Testimony & Personal Stories Posts

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…

How do we recognize healthy spiritual leadership, and what happens when authority begins to drift from its biblical foundation?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, Amelia Walden joins me again for a deeper discussion on the New Apost…

What happens when spiritual movements gain influence faster than discernment keeps pace?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I kick off the new season by sitting down with Amelia Walden to examine the New Apostolic Reformation (…

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…

What do you do when the child you love chooses a path you never imagined, and your faith is tested in ways you didn’t expect?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Jeff and Diana Seaman, pastors and authors o…

How does someone move forward when the past feels too painful to name?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Mark Sowersby, author of Forgiving the Nightmare, to discuss forgiveness, healing, and the long road to r…

What does it look like when worship moves beyond a genre and becomes a way of life?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with my friend Will Spilman, also known as Aesaph, to talk about faith, redemption, and the unexp…

Have you ever felt exhausted by trying to “get it right” with God, only to feel further away instead of closer?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Desiree Taylor to talk about breaking free from…

What does it take to speak when silence once felt like the safest option?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with LaShaundra Barnes — a follower of Jesus, a mother, and a survivor of domestic abuse — to t…

What happens when everything you’ve built collapses — your business, your security, even your sense of identity?On this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Richard Walsh, CEO of Sharpen the Spear, to discuss…

How do you rebuild a life when chaos has been the norm for as long as you can remember?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Erik Allen to talk about faith, addiction, and what it looks like to pursue purpose afte…

What happens when the things we hide begin to destroy the people we love the most?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Logan Hufford to discuss addiction, secrecy, and the long road to healing. Logan shares his s…

What does surrender actually look like when life has trained you to survive, fight, and stay in control?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with John Jarman — a Marine veteran, former football coach, and author…

What happens to faith when suffering doesn’t resolve quickly — or at all?In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with David Libby, author of A Different World: God’s Sovereignty in the Face of Suffering…

After several heavy conversations, this episode takes a gentler turn—one rooted in grace, honesty, and hope.In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I share a personal journey from worship legalism to freedom, and how God used musi…