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What to Expect From a Midwife When You're Expecting (Christian Birth Conversation)
April 30, 2025

What to Expect From a Midwife When You're Expecting (Christian Birth …

Giving birth is one of the most powerful and challenging experiences a woman can go through, and no one should have to walk through it alone. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I speak with a Christian midwif...

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Becoming a Prayer Warrior: Trusting God When Faith Is Tested
April 23, 2025

Becoming a Prayer Warrior: Trusting God When Faith Is Tested

What happens when your faith is tested in ways you never imagined? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I speak with Tracy Ripley , a mother whose life changed dramatically when her youngest son was born with a...

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Walking Through the Unthinkable: Finding Faith After the Loss of a Child
April 16, 2025

Walking Through the Unthinkable: Finding Faith After the Loss of a Ch…

What do you do when life brings an unthinkable moment? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I speak with a mother whose life was forever changed by the heartbreaking loss of her child. Through the depths of gri...

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More Than a Song: Using Christian Music to Study the Bible
April 9, 2025

More Than a Song: Using Christian Music to Study the Bible

Do you love Christian music? What if the songs you listen to could deepen your understanding of Scripture? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I sit down with Michelle Nezat , host of the More Than a Song podc...

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The Power of Intercessory Prayer: Can Prayer Really Change Things?
April 2, 2025

The Power of Intercessory Prayer: Can Prayer Really Change Things?

Does prayer really make a difference? Amy Lykosh and I discuss intercessory prayer, praying with expectation, and how prayer can transform lives. Amy's Website: https://workplaceprayer.com/ Listen to Laura Buckley's Christmas...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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What If You Weren’t Miraculously Healed? | Faith, Suffering, and Healing
Dec. 11, 2024

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

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...

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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...

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Escaping a Cult and Finding Freedom | A Story of Women’s Resilience
Nov. 6, 2024

Escaping a Cult and Finding Freedom | A Story of Women’s Resilience

Sometimes the places that promise safety and community can become environments of control and harm. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana shares the powerful testimony of Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch , a woman...

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Healing Through Love and Compassion | From Adversity to Compassion
Oct. 30, 2024

Healing Through Love and Compassion | From Adversity to Compassion

Sometimes the most difficult seasons of life become the very place where compassion begins to grow. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana shares the inspiring story of Sue Corl , a woman whose early life cha...

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From Rock Bottom to Faith-Fueled Success | Alex Sanfilippo (PodMatch)
Oct. 23, 2024

From Rock Bottom to Faith-Fueled Success | Alex Sanfilippo (PodMatch)

Sometimes the lowest moments in life become the turning points that shape our faith and future. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with Alex Sanfilippo , entrepreneur and founder of PodMatch , t...

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Creating a Vision for a Faith-Centered Marriage
Oct. 16, 2024

Creating a Vision for a Faith-Centered Marriage

Strong marriages don’t happen by accident—they are built through intentional faith and daily commitment. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with Doug and Leslie Davis , the founders of the Visio...

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Spreading Faith in Cambodia | A Story of Redemption and Evangelism
Oct. 9, 2024

Spreading Faith in Cambodia | A Story of Redemption and Evangelism

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...

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A Personal Relationship with God | Faith Beyond Religious Ritual
Oct. 2, 2024

A Personal Relationship with God | Faith Beyond Religious Ritual

For many people, faith can feel like a set of rituals or traditions rather than a living relationship with God. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with an inspiring author who shares her journey...

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Praying for a Prodigal Child | Spiritual Warfare and Faith
Sept. 25, 2024

Praying for a Prodigal Child | Spiritual Warfare and Faith

Watching a child walk away from faith can be one of the most painful experiences a parent faces. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with Jeff and Diana Seaman , pastors from Rocklin, California,...

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From Drugs to Worship Music | Aesaph’s Faith Story
Sept. 11, 2024

From Drugs to Worship Music | Aesaph’s Faith Story

Worship is more than music—it’s a life devoted to God. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with Christian music producer Aesaph (Will Spilman) , whose life story is a remarkable testimony of tran...

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Finding Freedom from Christian Legalism | Desiree Taylor
Sept. 4, 2024

Finding Freedom from Christian Legalism | Desiree Taylor

Legalism can quietly take root in the Christian life, replacing the freedom of grace with rigid rules and constant pressure to perform. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with Desiree Taylor , a...

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Overcoming Domestic Abuse Through Courage and Faith
Aug. 28, 2024

Overcoming Domestic Abuse Through Courage and Faith

What happens when faith becomes your anchor in the middle of life’s most difficult storms? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with LaShaundra Barnes , a devoted follower of Jesus, mother of thre...

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Rebuilding After Financial Loss | Richard Walsh’s Faith Story
Aug. 21, 2024

Rebuilding After Financial Loss | Richard Walsh’s Faith Story

What happens when the life you’ve built suddenly falls apart? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with Richard Walsh , CEO of Sharpen the Spear , who shares his powerful story of losing everythin...

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