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Season 4 – Deep Dives Into Problematic Elements Of Christianity Episodes

Season 4 takes honest deep dives into difficult and problematic aspects of Christianity, including harmful teachings, church hurt, and theological tension, through a biblical lens.
Can Repentance Bring Healing? The Power of Strategic Repentance
March 26, 2025

Can Repentance Bring Healing? The Power of Strategic Repentance

Can repentance lead to healing? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I speak with Beatty Carmichael about the powerful connection between repentance, confession, and spiritual healing. Drawing from the wisdom o...
Challenge Your Beliefs: Repentance, Healing, and Spiritual Freedom
March 19, 2025

Challenge Your Beliefs: Repentance, Healing, and Spiritual Freedom

Are you willing to let God challenge your beliefs? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I speak with Beatty Carmichael about repentance, healing, and the possibility of spiritual freedom through confronting sin...
Deliverance Ministry: I Still Have Questions (Minisode)
March 17, 2025

Deliverance Ministry: I Still Have Questions (Minisode)

In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations , I share a quick update about an upcoming guest and a topic I’m still wrestling with: deliverance. After recent conversations and research, I still have many questions about...
The Chosen TV Series: Biblical or Problematic?
March 12, 2025

The Chosen TV Series: Biblical or Problematic?

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 ...
Why Do Christians Defend Yoga? Examining Yoga and the Christian Faith
March 5, 2025

Why Do Christians Defend Yoga? Examining Yoga and the Christian Faith

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...
Guest: David Libby
The Prosperity Gospel: Is It Worth the Investment?
Feb. 26, 2025

The Prosperity Gospel: Is It Worth the Investment?

Is the prosperity gospel really worth the spiritual investment? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Desiree Taylor returns to share her powerful personal journey out of the prosperity gospel and Word of Faith ...
The Prosperity Gospel: Does Faith Guarantee Blessings?
Feb. 19, 2025

The Prosperity Gospel: Does Faith Guarantee Blessings?

Is the prosperity gospel leading believers away from biblical truth? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I speak with Pastor Chad Wagner about the controversial Word of Faith movement and its teachings on fait...
Guest: Chad Wagner
Do You Really Know Prophecy? Understanding Biblical Prophecy (Minisode)
Feb. 14, 2025

Do You Really Know Prophecy? Understanding Biblical Prophecy (Minisode)

In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations , I share some powerful insights I gained during a sermon at my church in December 2024 that challenged the way I thought about prophecy. What does biblical prophecy really m...
Do Dreams Mean Anything? A Biblical Look at Dreams and Visions
Feb. 12, 2025

Do Dreams Mean Anything? A Biblical Look at Dreams and Visions

Do dreams actually mean something, or are they just strange late-night pizza-induced thoughts? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I sit down with Jonnie T from Refuge Freedom Stories to explore dreams and vis...
Honest Mistakes (Minisode)
Feb. 6, 2025

Honest Mistakes (Minisode)

In this short minisode of Honest Christian Conversations , I address and correct a mistake my guest and I made in the previous episode. Honest discussions about faith require humility and a willingness to acknowledge errors. ...
Do Sign Gifts Still Exist Today? | A Response
Feb. 5, 2025

Do Sign Gifts Still Exist Today? | A Response

Do the miraculous sign gifts described in Scripture still operate today? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with Jonnie T , host of the Refuge Freedom Stories podcast, to discuss the ongoing deb...
Do the Sign Gifts Still Exist? | A Biblical Discussion
Jan. 29, 2025

Do the Sign Gifts Still Exist? | A Biblical Discussion

Few topics spark as much debate in Christian theology as the question of whether the miraculous sign gifts still exist today . In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with Chad Wagner , pastor of Exc...
Guest: Chad Wagner
Understanding True Deliverance | A Biblical Perspective
Jan. 22, 2025

Understanding True Deliverance | A Biblical Perspective

The topic of deliverance ministry often raises many questions among Christians. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with Dr. David Chotka to explore the complex and sometimes controversial subjec...
Can Christians Be Demon Possessed? | Leaving Deliverance Ministry
Jan. 15, 2025

Can Christians Be Demon Possessed? | Leaving Deliverance Ministry

Few topics spark more debate in modern Christian circles than the question of whether a Christian can be demon-possessed . In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana speaks with Dawn Hill , a former false prophet...
Guest: Dawn Hill
Why Can’t I Say This Right? (Minisode)
Jan. 9, 2025

Why Can’t I Say This Right? (Minisode)

Have you ever struggled to say the same word correctly over and over again? In this short minisode, I share a simple and relatable moment about spoken mistakes and learning to laugh at ourselves. Listen to last week's episode...
The Power of Prayer and Healing | Dr. David Chotka
Jan. 8, 2025

The Power of Prayer and Healing | Dr. David Chotka

Prayer has long been a central part of the Christian life—but what happens when prayer leads to a healing that defies medical expectations? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with Dr. David Chot...
Is It Really All Up to Me? | The Danger of Trying to Save Others
Jan. 1, 2025

Is It Really All Up to Me? | The Danger of Trying to Save Others

Many believers feel a deep burden to help others come to faith—but what happens when that burden turns into the belief that someone’s salvation depends entirely on us? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana s...
Can God Be Trusted? | Faith in Life’s Difficult Seasons
Dec. 25, 2024

Can God Be Trusted? | Faith in Life’s Difficult Seasons

Life has a way of testing our faith in ways we never expected. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with Laura Buckley , an inspiring author who shares her deeply personal journey of faith, healin...
Healthy Ways to Agree to Disagree | Navigating Christian Disagreements
Dec. 18, 2024

Healthy Ways to Agree to Disagree | Navigating Christian Disagreements

Disagreements are inevitable—even among Christians who deeply love God and His Word. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with James Early , Bible teacher and host of the Bible Speaks to You podca...
Guest: James Early
My First Minisode!
Dec. 13, 2024

My First Minisode!

This is a quick episode in which I share feedback from some listeners and give a sneak peek at future episodes. Listen to S4 E3: https://www.honestchristianconversations.com/do-generational-curses-exist/ –––––––––––––– Was th...
What If You Weren’t Miraculously Healed? | Faith, Suffering, and Healing
Dec. 11, 2024

What If You Weren’t Miraculously Healed? | Faith, Suffering, and Healing

Many Christians have heard stories of miraculous healing. But what happens when healing doesn’t come? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana welcomes back David Libby to explore the often difficult and misund...
Guest: David Libby
Do Generational Curses Exist? | A Biblical Discussion
Dec. 4, 2024

Do Generational Curses Exist? | A Biblical Discussion

Many Christians have heard the phrase “generational curses.” But what does the Bible actually say about this idea? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with Richard Walsh to explore the concept of...
The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) Explained | Part 2
Nov. 27, 2024

The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) Explained | Part 2

What exactly is the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) , and why has it generated so much discussion within the church? In Part 2 of this conversation, Ana continues her discussion with author Amelia Walden as they take a deeper...
The New Apostolic Reformation Explained | Part 1
Nov. 20, 2024

The New Apostolic Reformation Explained | Part 1

In recent years, the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) has become a topic of growing discussion within Christian circles. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with author Amelia Walden to explore th...