Backstage with JamieKBates

Eryn Hall comes to talk with Jamie this week about her life 17 years ago when she was plagued with an eating disorder and body dysmorphia. She explains how food became such a source of struggle, the ways she would hide her disorder, and eventually the thing that caused her to find freedom. Jamie asks her what people could have done to help her in the middle of her struggle and they discuss how we can all do a better job of placing value on the right things. Enjoy this vulnerable and insightful conversation with Eryn!

This week, Jamie talks with Grant Diamond (Preacher Guy on Twitch!) about being a digital missionary in the 21st century. Grant talks about his heart to see the Kingdom of God reach every sphere of culture and how God transitioned him from pastoring a local church to reaching people in his online community with the fun nature of faith that he brings to every interaction and stream. Grant talks about how faith shouldn’t be complicated and why he is committed to always being the Christian invited to the party! Enjoy Twitch Partner and digital missionary, Preacher Guy!

This week Jamie and Diane Perkins talk about how to be people who live generously and “otherly”. Diane shares her story of going through a divorce and losing her job all while in the middle of a lawsuit and how God took those opportunities to teach her about the power of generosity and how sometimes the best way to pull yourself out of a hard time is to help someone else through theirs. Diane shares incredible stories of how God has taught and used her in this area and she encourages us that in the waiting seasons, the testing seasons and the fruitful seasons…we can never out-give God.

Rachel Henry comes Backstage with Jamie to share her story of being home one night while her children were asleep when three men broke into her house and sexually assaulted her. She talks about that horrific night, how she got through it and her journey of healing. Rachel shares the honest questions she had of God, the layers to forgiveness and how seven years later, she still prays for those men. She also shares spiritual and practical insights on how to walk through recovery from sexual assault and how to support someone who is.

This week, Jamie sits down with Sarah Rumel who shares her story of growing up in a dysfunctional home, falling into drug addiction, finding God through the local church and then eventually having an affair with the married pastor of that church. She humbly and authentically walks us through the years of pain, shame and devastation this relationship brought and what caused her to finally have the strength to end it (the answer might surprise you). Sarah’s story starts with pain, addiction, shame and the devastating consequences of sin but it ends in redemption, freedom and a life she never dreamed possible. You will fall in love with Sarah’s heart, vulnerability and willingness to be so real in hopes that it will help someone else who needs to remember that our story doesn’t have to end where it starts.

This week Jamie brings you a woman she heard teach 10 years ago that forever changed the way Jamie saw and approached the Bible, the distinguished Dr. Cynthia James. Dr. James is Associate Pastor and Director of Education at The Potters House Dallas and she sits down with Jamie and tells her story of falling in love with the Word that she has faithfully studied, preached and taught over decades of pastoring and leading. Dr. James talks about how to start reading your Bible, how to dig deep, and how no one can truly engage with the Word and not meet love. Enjoy one of the most brilliant minds and faithful women of our time, Dr. Cynthia James.

Buckle up for a super fun, funny and light-hearted episode as Jamie brings in Dustin along with their sisters/roommates as they give the listeners a Backstage glimpse of life at the Bates home. They talk about their house dynamics, sibling differences, Dustin’s propensity to snoop on their relationships via the Ring doorbell, and how annoying it is that Jamie wants to track them 24/7. Whitney and Taylor open up about how they forged individual identities within strong family units, how their walk with God became their own and how quarantine antics brought them all close. You will sense the love here and hopefully laugh along to this VERY Backstage conversation with Taylor Kline and Whitney Bates.

Q&A with Jamie by Jamie Kline Bates

This week, Jamie brings her two kids Backstage to talk about…well…just about everything! Jude & Genesis Bates are here to break down their worldview as 6 & 7 year olds. Jamie asks them questions and they respond surrounded by fruit snacks being popped and drinks being slurped (if you have Misophonia skip this episode!). The Bates Bois talk about school, favorite family memories, their dad, why they aren’t allowed to have balls in the house and why the devil is the worst but also looks so cool in the Bible videos they watch lol. This episode is all over the place but it's a fun ride and a glimpse Backstage into Jamie’s favorite part of life, being a mom.

This week we have Barnabas Piper joining us Backstage to talk about his experience growing up the son of famous pastor, author and theologian, John Piper. He shares his experiences, both good and hard, and walks us through his faith journey that took a few unexpected turns a long the way. He talks about the difference between being able to argue theology and actually being a Christian, how Christians need to work on tearing down theological fences and how important questions can be to strengthening our faith. He tells stories about his dad, his family, and shares openly the things that helped and hurt him along the way. They talk about Piper’s podcast, Happy Rant, and agree on the power of not taking oneself too seriously. Enjoy Barnabas and his authenticity, his sense of humor, his sharp brain and his stories of growing up The Pastor's Kid.

Books by Barnabas Piper:

The Pastor's Kid

Help My Unbelief

Hoping for Happiness

The Curious Christian