Season 5 – Testimonies + Minisodes (Reflections & Growth) Episodes

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...

Do you believe you need friends? Some people say they don’t need friendships at all, while others long for deeper connections but aren’t sure how to build them. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , we explore w...

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...

Every message you send to me matters—especially when it comes from someone who is struggling and looking for encouragement. In this fanmail episode, I respond to a message about addiction and the challenges that come with try...

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...

Have you ever had a moment when your pride got the better of you—and you immediately felt the sting of regret? Humility is not something most of us are born with. It’s something we learn through daily choices and through the ...

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...

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 do you believe about the Bible—and why do you believe it? For many of us, faith begins with trust. We grow up hearing about God, reading Scripture, and accepting these truths as part of our lives. But at some point, we m...

Do you know why you believe what you believe? For a long time, I didn’t really stop to think about that question. I believed in God and trusted Him, but I hadn’t spent much time digging into the deeper reasons behind my faith...