Testimony & Personal Stories Posts

In a world saturated with social media pressure, performance, and comparison, the search for identity has never been more complex—especially for young people.On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Benjamin Crawsha…

When we imagine encountering God, we often picture peaceful moments in worship or quiet reflection.Rarely do we imagine prison cells, crushing loss, or a gun held to one’s head. Yet in this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit do…

When the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world, it left behind stories marked by fear, loss, and profound transformation.In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I speak with Jo'mel Powell, whose testimony reveals what masculine strength loo…

Understanding Scripture often requires more than reading words on a page—it calls for context, history, and imagination.On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I’m joined by Craig DeHut, co-founder and CEO of Appian Media, t…

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 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 …

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…

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 …

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’…

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 faith is measured by financial success, health, and positive declarations?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I’m joined once again by Chad Wagner, pastor of Excelsior Springs Church, to examine the teachings…

Are dreams simply reflections of our subconscious—or could they be a means through which God still communicates?In this continued conversation on Honest Christian Conversations, I’m joined again by Jonnie T for a thoughtful exploration…

In a world filled with noise, skepticism, and competing spiritual voices, how do believers discern what is truly from God?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Jonnie T to discuss the continued role of spiritual gifts …

What if the question isn’t whether spiritual gifts exist—but why they were given in the first place?On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Chad Wagner, pastor of Excelsior Springs Church, to explore one…

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…