Season 5

January Revisit: A Favorite Moment Worth Hearing Again Throughout January, I’m sharing short clips from past episodes of Honest Christian Conversations —moments that deeply impacted me and continue to resonate. Today’s miniso...

January Revisit: A Favorite Moment Worth Hearing Again Throughout January, I’m sharing short clips from past episodes of Honest Christian Conversations —moments that deeply impacted me and continue to resonate. Today’s miniso...

January Revisit: A Favorite Moment Worth Hearing Again Throughout January, I’m sharing short clips from past episodes of Honest Christian Conversations —moments that deeply impacted me and continue to resonate. Today’s miniso...

As we step into a new year, I’m sharing some significant changes coming to Honest Christian Conversations —and the personal journey God has been leading me through to get here. After a season of deep reflection, conviction, a...

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 ...

Have you ever set a Bible-reading goal, missed a day (or a week), and felt like giving up altogether? You’re not alone. In this minisode, I talk about the difference between setting goals and making decisions—and why that shi...

*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...

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...

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...

Do you like biohacks? Many people today are seeking secrets and biohacks for their health journey. Well, get excited because today, my guest, Rob Rene, discovered revolutionary biohacks to health that blend biblical wisdom wi...

There is a purpose in suffering. Do you believe that? Today's minisode features an inspiring example of trusting God's timing after a tragedy, as well as a challenge that may be difficult for some to face. Listen to the episo...

Have you suffered a tragic loss? Have you learned how to trust God through the pain? Jackie Rose's world was shattered when her military son, Randy, faced a severe mental health crisis that ended in tragedy and suicide. Left ...