Prayer & Spiritual Growth Episodes

Why am I changing Honest Christian Conversations ? In this episode, I’m sharing the heart behind some important shifts happening to the podcast and how God has been reshaping my understanding of Christian discernment, leaders...

What does it really mean to be the hands and feet of Jesus ? Many Christians want to share the gospel but feel unsure where to start. In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations , we talk about what it looks like to li...

Do you want to share your faith but feel nervous, awkward, or afraid of being rejected? You’re not alone—and you’re not failing God because of it. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I’m joined by James Moffit...

Pride can close us off to correction and differing opinions. This minisode explores judging people by their past, their beliefs, and our own biases, and how humility opens the door to growth. Listen to the whole episode with ...

Do you avoid confrontation? Do you shrink back when you know someone disagrees with you—especially about faith, politics, or truth? In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations , I reflect on how stepping into uncomfort...

What happens when God answers your prayer… but not in the way you expected? In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations , I share a real-life moment of asking God for patience—and then walking straight into a day full ...

When you hear the word obedience , do you cringe? You’re not alone. In this Season 6 minisode of Honest Christian Conversations, I unpack why obedience to Christ isn’t about control—it’s about freedom. Inspired by my conversa...

What do you do when God nudges you to speak to someone you’d rather avoid? In this powerful episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I sit down with Scott Mocha to explore how God often calls us to love the very people soc...

As the year comes to a close, I invite listeners to examine whether they are following the real Jesus or an airbrushed version shaped by culture and assumptions. This minisode unpacks true biblical intimacy—being fully known ...

Have you ever wondered whether the Jesus you follow is the real Jesus or a version shaped by your upbringing, culture, or personal expectations? In today’s episode, we’re peeling back the filters and confronting one of the mo...

This minisode explores the importance of encouragement for men and how believers can support them well. Heads up: I am not feeling well during this episode (I had the stomach flu while recording), but God showed up and did wh...

Are the words SURRENDER and HUMILITY cringe words to you? This week's guest, Mark Osborne, is a perfect example of letting go of yourself to find Christ through the power of surrender and humility, two things foreign to human...

Do we have the wrong idea about silence with God? In this reflective minisode, I explore what silence really looks like when your mind won’t slow down—especially at night. Drawing from personal experience, motherhood, and fai...

Burnout is becoming one of the most silent battles in ministry today. Many pastors, ministry workers, and Christian leaders carry overwhelming spiritual, emotional, and physical burdens—often without a safe place to rest. In ...

*Trigger Warning * If you get queasy (like I do), my guest's near-death experience is discussed in depth here. Overcoming Pride is not easy to do, especially when you are a punk kid like Mick Wienholt was when he found himsel...

Community is more than a group of people you spend time with — it is one of the most vital parts of your spiritual and mental well-being. In this minisode, I talk about what true Christian community looks like, why God design...

Stop blindly trusting so-called Christian sources. Learn how to think clearly and discern truth. Become bolder and more confident in your faith. Honest Christian Conversations explores faith, culture, and real life through bi...

Your faith wasn’t meant to grow alone. My guest this week is fellow podcaster and friend, Mista Yu of "They Call Me Mista Yu" Podcast. He comes on the show to discuss the power of community and how it eventually helped him le...

In this minisode, I’m coming to you from what feels like week 37 of being sick (okay, slight exaggeration, but still!). Today we’re talking about something I’ve been thinking about ever since my conversation with Dan Parr and...

A new bible translation can set off alarms, and that’s a healthy response. Today, I have an open and honest conversation with voice actor and translator Dan Parr . We discuss my apprehensions about a new bible translation and...

In today’s minisode, I'm talking about something many believers forget: you cannot pour into others if you’re spiritually empty yourself . We love serving, giving, encouraging, and showing up for the people God places in our ...

What if your most profound shame became the place God builds your purpose and calling? Former ski coach Brian Seim shares how hidden addiction shattered his life and how grace and belonging, a Christ-centered family, and Cele...

I am still getting over a cold, so this episode is short but sweet. Please send me your comments or questions about the last episode, as it may have been challenging for you. Tom Snow had some tough pills for us to swallow, a...

When church feels more like a brand than a community , perhaps God is showing us that we need spiritual clarity and should return to the basics. In this conversation with Tom Snow , we explore the importance of spiritual clar...