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Teens And Young Adults Episodes

Dec. 31, 2025

Airbrushed Jesus vs. the Real Jesus: A Conversation About True Faith

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...

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Dec. 26, 2025

Who Is Encouraging Our Men? A Needed Conversation (MINISODE)

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...

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Dec. 24, 2025

All That Matters is God and Doing His Will: A Story of Surrender and …

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...

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Dec. 19, 2025

Do We Have the Wrong Idea About Silence With God? (MINISODE)

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...

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Dec. 10, 2025

“I Should Have Died That Day”: A Story of God's Mercy and Grace

*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...

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Dec. 5, 2025

How May I Serve You? The Power of Healthy Community for Mental and Sp…

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...

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Nov. 26, 2025

Why Clarity Matters: Inside the Easy to Understand Read Bible (EUR) P…

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...

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Nov. 21, 2025

Bless Yourself So You Can Bless Others: Who’s Pouring Into Your Life?…

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 ...

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Nov. 7, 2025

Why Your Health Isn’t Your Savior: Learning to Trust God’s Timing (MI…

Today, I explore how our pursuit of health can become a form of control when we forget who sustains us. No matter how disciplined we are with diet, exercise, or wellness routines , our health remains in God’s hands. True peac...

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Oct. 24, 2025

How to Stand for Your Pro-Life Values When You’re Afraid to Speak Up …

Afraid to speak about your pro-life values? ME TOO! In this minisode, discover practical ways to find courage and share your pro-life values with love and compassion. Listen to Stuart's episode FOR YOU: COMMENT on the episode...

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Oct. 22, 2025

Why Should Christians Stand for Pro-Life Values?

Your Pro-life values matter to God! Stuart Kellogg challenges Christians who remain silent about their pro-life values, calling the church to take a bold stand for pro-life values. Discover why this matters now more than ever...

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Oct. 17, 2025

How to Strengthen Your Relationship with God Through Silence (MINISOD…

This reflective minisode invites you to slow down, quiet your mind, and rediscover quiet time with God. Inspired by a heartfelt conversation with guest Anita Keagy , I share how Anita’s story of adoption beautifully mirrors G...

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Oct. 15, 2025

Practical Ways to Seek God First

Are you in need of practical ways to seek God? Anita Keagy’s powerful journey through teenage pregnancy and her difficult decision to choose adoption became a divine metaphor for God’s desire to be known and sought by His chi...

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Oct. 3, 2025

Should A Christian Talk To Someone Who Disagrees With Their Values? (…

Do you struggle to talk to someone who is questioning their faith? Doubt can feel like a locked door, especially when you want to help but don’t know what to say. Today, I'm honest about missed chances, the fear of “not knowi...

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Oct. 1, 2025

What's Your Problem With Jesus?

Do you have a problem with Jesus? When Constance Hastings titled her book "The Trouble with Jesus," she knew it would raise eyebrows, but beneath that provocative title lies a profound message of hope for anyone wrestling wit...

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Sept. 26, 2025

Why Can’t I Stop This Sinful Behavior? (MINISODE)

Why can't I stop this sinful behavior? Have you ever wondered why certain sins are so hard to overcome? The answer might be straightforward and more uncomfortable than we want to admit. Do you have a sinful behavior you want ...

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Sept. 19, 2025

Are You Ready To Give It All For Christ? (MINISODE)

Would you give it all for Christ if he asked you to? The sudden passing of Charlie Kirk has left a profound void in the Christian community, prompting a deeply personal reflection on what it means to give it all for Christ in...

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Sept. 5, 2025

You Aren't Ready For This One! (MINISODE)

If you've already listened to my episode with George Sisneros, I know you aren't ready for this one! On the heels of one of my most SPIRITUALLY CONVICTING episodes, I reflect on my conversation with George and his decision to...

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Sept. 3, 2025

Do You Really Love God?

Do you love God? This was the startling question that changed everything for George Sisneros . His honest answer revealed uncomfortable truths about his priorities and prompted him to question whether he really did love God. ...

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Aug. 20, 2025

When Life Throws Curveballs

Sometimes Life is confusing. One minute you are told you can't conceive, and then boom, you are pregnant and in your forties! After being told natural conception wasn't possible due to her husband's autoimmune issues, Karen D...

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Aug. 13, 2025

Are You In A Revelationship?

What does it mean to have a "revelationship" with God? Cathy Garland guides us through this profound concept with Southern charm and biblical wisdom that will transform your perspective on your spiritual journey. The story of...

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Aug. 6, 2025

How Do You Handle Your Tough Emotions?

Do you struggle with negative emotions? Brittany Tinsley shares her powerful journey through self-harm , offering hope and practical wisdom for those and their loved ones who are struggling. She provides healthy ways to deal ...

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July 25, 2025

Do You Care About Your BFF? (MINISODE)

What do you care about the most? Following my conversation with Jake Thurston about his book "You Need Friends," This had me pensive as I wondered how do you care about your relationships, and I explored the most crucial rela...

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July 23, 2025

You Need Friends!

Whether you claim, "I don't need friends , " or you desperately seek deeper connections , this conversation offers the why and how to build relationships that transform your social life and well-being. CHECK OUT YOU NEED FRIE...

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