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Tribute to Masculinity (Week 1): How Parental Divorce Quietly Shapes Adult Lives
June 4, 2025

Tribute to Masculinity (Week 1): How Parental Divorce Quietly Shapes Adult Lives

Parental divorce leaves impressions that often follow children well into adulthood—shaping relationships, identity, and emotional health in ways many don’t immediately recognize.In this first episode of my Tribute to Masculinity series…
When Faith Is Tested by the Unexpected
May 28, 2025

When Faith Is Tested by the Unexpected

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 …
Apologetics Without Intimidation
May 21, 2025

Apologetics Without Intimidation

Understanding apologetics can feel overwhelming at first—but it doesn’t have to be.In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I’m joined by David Libby, author of Apologize Without Apologizing, for a thoughtful and surpri…
Bringing Abuse Out of the Shadows
May 14, 2025

Bringing Abuse Out of the Shadows

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…
Mental Health, Identity, and Biblical Truth
May 7, 2025

Mental Health, Identity, and Biblical Truth

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…
Faith in the Birth Room: How Christian Midwifery Transforms Childbirth
April 30, 2025

Faith in the Birth Room: How Christian Midwifery Transforms Childbirth

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…
Faith When Your Child’s Health Is Uncertain
April 23, 2025

Faith When Your Child’s Health Is Uncertain

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…
Finding Hope After Unthinkable Loss
April 16, 2025

Finding Hope After Unthinkable Loss

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 …
Music, Worship, and Biblical Discernment
April 9, 2025

Music, Worship, and Biblical Discernment

Our world is filled with constant noise and distraction. Let's explore how music can serve as both a powerful aid to worship and a meaningful doorway into deeper engagement with Scripture.In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I’…
When Prayer Becomes More Than a Habit
April 2, 2025

When Prayer Becomes More Than a Habit

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…
Can Repentance Bring Healing?
March 26, 2025

Can Repentance Bring Healing?

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…
Can Healing and Deliverance Be Biblically Understood Today?
March 19, 2025

Can Healing and Deliverance Be Biblically Understood Today?

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…
Are Popular Christian Trends Shaping or Diluting Our Faith?
March 12, 2025

Are Popular Christian Trends Shaping or Diluting Our Faith?

In a culture saturated with spiritual trends and faith-adjacent media, how do believers discern what truly aligns with Scripture?On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I take a closer look at several popular practices and reso…
Can New Age Practices Coexist with Christian Worship?
March 5, 2025

Can New Age Practices Coexist with Christian Worship?

As New Age spirituality continues to seep into mainstream culture, many believers are left asking difficult questions: Can practices rooted in other religions truly be separated from their spiritual origins—and should they have a place in Chri…
When Faith Promises Too Much
Feb. 26, 2025

When Faith Promises Too Much

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…
Healing, Faith, and Spiritual Authority
Jan. 22, 2025

Healing, Faith, and Spiritual Authority

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…
Leaving Deliverance Behind: Discernment, Deception, and Returning to the Gospel
Jan. 15, 2025

Leaving Deliverance Behind: Discernment, Deception, and Returning to the Gospel

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 to Enhance Your Prayer Life
Jan. 8, 2025

How to Enhance Your Prayer Life

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…
When Life Changes Suddenly: Faith, Healing, and Trusting God
Dec. 25, 2024

When Life Changes Suddenly: Faith, Healing, and Trusting God

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…
Faith, Healing, and Humility in Theological Conversations
Dec. 18, 2024

Faith, Healing, and Humility in Theological Conversations

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 If You Weren’t Miraculously Healed? Faith, Suffering, and Trusting God
Dec. 11, 2024

What If You Weren’t Miraculously Healed? Faith, Suffering, and Trusting God

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…
Empowering Women Through Stories of Resilience
Nov. 6, 2024

Empowering Women Through Stories of Resilience

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…
Healing Through Acts of Love and Compassion
Oct. 30, 2024

Healing Through Acts of Love and Compassion

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…
Alex Sanfilippo on Finding Faith at Rock Bottom
Oct. 23, 2024

Alex Sanfilippo on Finding Faith at Rock Bottom

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…