Relationships & Family Episodes

What happens when life completely changes the plans you thought were set in stone? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I talk with Karen Dittman about a life story that defies expectations and beautifully refl...

Is God inviting you to take your relationship with Him to a deeper level? Sometimes the Holy Spirit gently prompts us to let go of something that is holding us back from growing closer to God. But recognizing that call—and re...

What does it mean to have a “revelationship” with God? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I sit down with Cathy Garland to explore the powerful idea behind the word she coined: Revelationship . Cathy shares h...

Mental health matters. In this minisode, I reflect on the importance of developing healthy habits that support emotional stability , especially when we are facing difficult emotions. I share some personal insights about learn...

Do you ever struggle with negative or overwhelming emotions? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Brittany Tinsley shares her powerful testimony of walking through a season of self-harm and the journey toward h...

Betrayal cuts deeper when it comes from people who share your faith. So how do you move forward in a healthy way when the hurt comes from within the church? In this minisode, I reflect on the difficult reality of church hurt ...

What happens when false accusations turn your entire life upside down? What if those accusations become so serious that they involve the FBI? For Pastor Markus Watson, this nightmare scenario became his reality. In this episo...

What do you care about most? After my conversation with Jake Thurston about his book You Need Friends , I found myself reflecting on an important question: How much do we truly care about our relationships? That reflection le...

Have you ever felt that uncomfortable nudge from God about your parenting? Sometimes God uses conversations, moments of reflection, or even other people’s insights to show us where we need to grow. That’s exactly what happene...

Parenting faithful children in today’s culture can often feel like swimming against the current. Raising kids who know and follow Christ requires intentional discipleship, honest conversations, and a willingness to lead by ex...

What did your dad teach you that still guides your life today? Fathers often leave lasting impressions on our character, values, and the way we see the world—sometimes in ways we don’t fully recognize until much later. In thi...

The modern church has a masculinity problem. While culture debates whether masculinity itself is toxic, many churches have struggled to clearly communicate what healthy, biblical masculinity actually looks like. In some cases...

What happens when your child turns 18? Suddenly, they are considered a young adult, and the role of a parent begins to change in ways we may not expect. Parenting doesn’t end when our children become adults—but navigating thi...

Do you remember your teenage years? The awkward self-consciousness, the deep search for identity, and the questions about purpose seemed to echo without clear answers. Every generation wrestles with those questions, but Gen Z...

Are you ready to live the low life? What would happen if we stopped fighting God and chose instead to surrender our pride and humble ourselves before Him? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I sit down with Du...

Could something good have come from COVID? Despite the hardships, losses, and disruptions the pandemic brought into our lives, God was still at work—even in the middle of uncertainty. In this minisode, I reflect on the COVID ...

“Be not weary in well doing, for in due season you shall reap.” In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I sit down with Jo’mel Powell, who shares a deeply personal story about what the 2020 pandemic revealed in hi...

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...

Abuse is a painful reality that many people quietly carry, often feeling isolated and unsure where to turn for help. In this episode, I’m joined by Stacey Womack, who shares how God unexpectedly called her into a ministry ded...

How is your mental health? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I sit down with licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist Healey Ikerd , host of the Healthy and Redeemed podcast. Togethe...