Relationships & Family Posts

When a child announces they’re transgender, it can feel like a tsunami crashing into what once felt like solid ground.In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Debra McNinch, a devoted Christian mother who uses that …

Domestic violence and abuse often remain hidden in plain sight—even within faith communities.In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I speak with Stacey Womack, founder of an abuse recovery ministry, about a deeply important and o…

In today’s culture of growing mental health awareness, many Christians feel caught between secular psychology and spiritual teaching.On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I’m joined by Healy Ikerd, a licensed professi…

The intersection of faith and childbirth creates a powerful space for transformation.On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Gloria Hines, a Christian midwife whose approach to birth is deeply rooted in biblical truth an…

Life can change in an instant.In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Tracy Ripley, a mother whose faith was profoundly tested when her newborn son was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect just hours after birth.&nbs…

Loss is one of the most profound and life-altering experiences we can endure.On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Heather Bradley, a mother whose life was forever changed by the loss of her son, Brennan, at just four …

Prayer doesn’t always change our circumstances—but it always changes us. This episode of Honest Christian Conversations invites us to slow down and rediscover prayer as a living, relational connection with God. In this conversatio…

What if repentance isn’t just about confession—but about freedom, healing, and lasting transformation?In this second part of my conversation with Beatty Carmichael, we dive deeper into the power of repentance and its connection to spir…

Healing ministries often stir strong opinions—hope for some, skepticism for others. But what if the real question isn’t whether healing happens, but how we understand God’s intentions through Scripture?In this episode of Hon…

What happens when faith is taught to guarantee healing and prosperity—and life doesn’t follow the script?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I’m joined by returning Season Three guest Desiree Taylor, who shares her…

What happens when healing doesn’t fit into a neat formula, and faith is tested in the waiting?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down once again with returning guest David Chotka, pastor, author, and leader of Spir…

What happens when spiritual passion slowly turns into pressure, performance, and fear—without you realizing it?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Dawn Hill, a former false prophet who spent nearly two dec…

How do we hold faith when healing doesn’t come the way we expect, and what does prayer look like when outcomes remain uncertain?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Dr. David Chotka to explore prayer, heali…

What happens when everything you once believed collapses, and you encounter Jesus in the middle of grief and despair?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Audrey Dutton to talk about loss, healing, and the transfo…

What happens to our faith when life takes an unexpected turn, and we’re forced to let go of control?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Laura Buckley to talk about suffering, healing, and learning to trust…

How do we navigate theological differences without losing compassion, humility, or unity in Christ?On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with James Early—Bible teacher and host of The Bible Speaks to You podcast&…

What happens to our faith when healing doesn’t come the way we hoped—or when prayers seem to go unanswered?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with David Libby to talk about miracles, suffering, and the k…

Are generational curses real, or are we sometimes carrying patterns that were never meant to define us?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Richard Walsh to explore the often-misunderstood topic of generational c…

When faith is used as a tool for control, how do you begin to heal after escaping it?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch to talk about resilience, spiritual healing, and finding genuin…

What if the pain you endured became the very place God chose to reveal His love?On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Sue Corl to talk about suffering, resilience, and the quiet power of compassion. Sue shares her…

What happens when the life you’ve built falls apart and the only thing left to lean on is faith?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Alex Sanfilippo to talk about hitting rock bottom, rediscovering faith, a…

What if strengthening your marriage didn’t require a major overhaul—just a small, intentional daily choice?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Doug and Leslie Davis from Vision Driven Marriage to tal…

What does it look like to follow Jesus when obedience costs you everything—and surrender is not a one-time decision, but a daily one?On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Pastor Matthew Karchner to talk abou…

What if faith were less about obligation and more about relationship?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Amelia Walden to talk about moving beyond ritualistic faith and into a deeply personal relationship with G…