Culture & Hard Conversations Episodes

If you could travel back to any moment in biblical history , where would you go? This fascinating question opens the door to so many possibilities. There are countless moments in Scripture that would be incredible to witness ...

In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I continue the Christian Men Series , highlighting men who use their gifts and talents to serve God in unique ways. I’ll be honest—I'm not usually someone who gets excited a...

“I forgive you.” Those three words can be incredibly difficult to say. There have been many moments in my life when forgiveness felt almost impossible. Maybe you’ve experienced that too. When someone has hurt us deeply, the i...

How many times have you told someone “I’m fine” when you knew that wasn’t really true? It’s something many of us do without even thinking. Saying those words often feels easier than explaining what we’re actually going throug...

In the previous episode, I had a powerful conversation with Debra McNinch about her journey as a Christian parent when her adult son announced that he was transgender. That conversation raises an important question many paren...

Parenting often brings unexpected challenges, but sometimes those challenges arrive in ways we never imagined. In this episode, I’m joined by Debra McNinch, who shares her personal journey as a Christian parent after her adul...

What lies are you believing about yourself? The words we speak about ourselves carry more weight than we often realize. When we criticize our appearance, question our worth, or doubt the abilities God has given us, we may be ...

Sometimes looking back can be helpful—but staring too long at the past can keep us from moving forward. In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations , I reflect on the simple but powerful metaphor of the rearview mirror...

Do you trust God? One of the most powerful ways to strengthen our faith is to remember the ways God has already been faithful in our lives. When we pause and look back at His goodness, it changes how we face the present and h...

Grief is something every person will experience at some point in life, yet many of us struggle to know how to be present for someone who is suffering. In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations , I reflect on what it ...

Is The Chosen a helpful portrayal of the life of Jesus, or could it introduce ideas that lead believers away from biblical truth? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I explore the growing popularity of the TV ...

Should Christians practice yoga, or is it spiritually incompatible with the Christian faith? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I sit down with David Libby to explore the growing debate surrounding yoga withi...

God can transform even the most broken chapters of our lives into powerful stories of redemption. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana shares the powerful testimony of Pastor Matthew Karchner , whose life w...

Two days before my 40th birthday, I received a terrible surprise. In this episode, I share the story of how God used the situation for His glory. –––––––––––––– Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to...

In this episode, I share reflections from my morning Bible study on Isaiah 57 and what this passage reveals about God's goodness, mercy, and character. –––––––––––––– Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaning...

Church hurt is a painful reality for many believers. In this episode, I reflect on experiencing hurt within the church and how faith can guide us toward healing and truth. –––––––––––––– Was this episode of Honest Christian C...

In this follow-up episode, we reflect on difficult conversations and ask an important question: could we sometimes be the difficult person? Let’s examine our own responses and interactions. –––––––––––––– Was this episode of ...

In this episode, we explore why it’s important for Christians to talk with people who think differently and how honest conversations can strengthen discernment and understanding. –––––––––––––– Was this episode of Honest Chri...