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Has someone asked you a tough question about Christianity, and you wished you had a clear, confident answer?

In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy talks with trial lawyer and Christian apologist Daniel P. Buttafuoco about his book, Unapologetic: Clear Answers to Tough Bible Questions, A Trial Lawyer's Guide to Winning People, Not Just Arguments.

Drawing from decades of courtroom experience, Daniel explains why the Christian faith is reasonable, historically grounded, and supported by evidence. He shares how eyewitness testimony strengthens the reliability of the New Testament and why differences within the Gospel accounts can actually support their credibility.

In this episode, Missy and Daniel discuss:

• Why Christians need to understand the reasons behind their faith

• How eyewitness testimony supports the reliability of the New Testament

• Why young believers need apologetics before entering college

• How to answer tough questions without losing sight of the person asking them

Christianity is not a blind faith. We have sound reasons for what we believe, and we do not need to fear hard questions. Our goal is not to win an argument. It is to point people toward the truth and hope of Jesus Christ with clarity, humility, and grace.

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with Daniel Buttafuoco:

Website: Unapologetic • Quora

Book: Unapologetic: Clear Answers to Tough Bible Questions, A Trial Lawyer's Guide to Winning People, Not Just Arguments.

Connect with Missy:

Download the August Scripture Journaling prompts (Wisdom) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/

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Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.

Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

Have you wondered how Christians can remain rooted in Christ and faithfully engage a culture filled with chaos, confusion, and compromise?

In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy talks with pastor, author, and Portland Trail Blazers chaplain Mike Tatlock about his book, A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture. Mike explains why today's cultural climate feels like a storm and how believers can stand firm without retreating from the people and places God has called them to serve. He also shares how compromise begins when we agree with the wrong promises, how hidden altars can compete for our devotion, and the miraculous story of surviving a fall of nearly 600 feet while climbing Mount Hood.

In this episode, Missy and Mike discuss:

• How believers can remain deeply rooted in Christ during cultural storms

• Why compromise begins when we agree with promises that contradict God's truth

• How success, comfort, money, and even our phones can become hidden altars

• Practical ways to engage others through prayer, relationships, thoughtful questions, and genuine follow-up

This conversation is a powerful reminder that Christians should not run from the darkness. Christ in us is greater than the surrounding chaos, and God has placed each of us in a mission field where we live, work, and play.

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with Mike Tatlock:

Website: Vertical Pursuit • Instagram

Book: A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture

Connect with Missy:

Download the August Scripture Journaling prompts (Wisdom) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/

For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter.

Website: Missy Eversole

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Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.

Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

Have you wondered how Christians can recognize woke ideology without losing sight of truth, compassion, and the gospel?

In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy talks with author and apologist Dr. Neil Shenvi about the new book he co-authored with Dr. Patrick Sawyer, Post-Woke: Asserting a Biblical Vision of Race, Gender, and Sexuality. Neil explains the worldview behind contemporary critical theory, why its message is especially appealing to young people, and how parents can prepare their children to recognize ideas that conflict with Scripture. He also shares practical guidance for navigating smartphones and social media, and reaching people with both courage and compassion.

In this episode, Missy and Neil discuss:

• The four central ideas behind contemporary critical theory

• Why woke ideology continues to influence young people

• How parents can protect and prepare their children in a technology-driven culture

• Why listening, asking good questions, and sharing the gospel are essential when discussing difficult cultural issues

This conversation is a powerful reminder that rejecting nonbiblical ideas is not enough. Christians must offer a better vision, one grounded in the truth, goodness, and beauty of God's Word.

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with Dr. Neil Shenvi:

Website: Neil Shenvi • X • Facebook

Book: Post-Woke: Asserting a Biblical Vision of Race, Gender, and Sexuality

Connect with Missy:

Download the August Scripture Journaling prompts (Wisdom) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/

For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter.

Website: Missy Eversole

Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor

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Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.

Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

Are we preparing our children for college, or simply sending them into the lion's den?

In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy talks with Dr. Gary Lovejoy about his book, Students in the Lion's Den, and the growing concern many Christian parents have as their sons and daughters head off to college.

Drawing from more than 30 years as a professor on a secular college campus and more than 40 years as a therapist, Dr. Lovejoy shares what he has seen firsthand as students wrestle with faith, loneliness, ideology, and the pressure to conform. He also offers practical wisdom for parents, churches, and students who want to stand firm in biblical truth without fear, anger, or panic.

In this episode, Missy and Dr. Lovejoy discuss:

• Why many Christian students feel unprepared when their faith is challenged on campus

• How parents can respond when a child begins questioning or walking away from faith

• Why honest conversations before college matter more than lectures after the fact

• How churches and campus ministries can help students find biblical community and support

This conversation is a powerful reminder that preparing students for college is about more than academics, scholarships, and dorm room supplies. It is about helping them build spiritual muscle, learn to ask good questions, and know why they believe what they believe before they enter the lion's den.

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with Dr. Lovejoy:

Website: Dr. Gary Lovejoy

Book: Students in the Lion's Den

Connect with Missy:

Download the July Scripture Journaling prompts (Trust) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/

For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter.

Website: Missy Eversole

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Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.

Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

Are you prepared to stand for truth when it costs you something?

In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy talks with Sarah Rollandini, author of Gird Your Loins: A 30-day Devotional for Courageous Faith, about what it means to be rooted in biblical truth and ready to live boldly for Jesus in today's culture.

Sarah shares how her years as a public school teacher opened her eyes to the need for deeper discipleship, stronger biblical foundations, and believers who are prepared to give a reason for the hope they have in Christ.

In this episode, Missy and Sarah discuss:

• Why "gird your loins" is a call for believers to prepare their minds and stand firm

• How shallow discipleship leaves Christians unprepared for hard cultural questions

• Why speaking truth with grace may still offend, and why that should not stop us

• How weary believers can rely on Scripture, the Holy Spirit, prayer, and biblical community

This conversation is a timely reminder that bold faith is not about being loud, harsh, or argumentative. It is about being prepared, standing firm in God's Word, and loving people enough to speak truth with courage and grace.

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with Sarah:

Website: Sarah Rollandini • Facebook

Book: Gird Your Loins: A 30-Day Devotional for Courageous Faith

Connect with Missy:

Download the July Scripture Journaling prompts (Trust) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/

For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter.

Website: Missy Eversole

Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor

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Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.

Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

Have you ever needed the reminder that this day, even the hard one, is still a gift from God?

In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy talks with Megan Feveryear, founder of This Day Ministry, about choosing joy, trusting God in uncertain seasons, and learning to see His hand in the ordinary moments of life.

Megan shares the story behind This Day Ministry and how God called her from Pennsylvania to Middle Tennessee during a season when everything felt quiet, unknown, and uncertain. What began in 2020 became a ministry rooted in Psalm 118:24 and the reminder that every day belongs to the Lord.

In this episode, Missy and Megan discuss:

• Why Psalm 118:24 became the heartbeat behind This Day Ministry

• How God uses quiet and uncertain seasons to lead us in obedience

• Why biblical courage often looks like taking the next faithful step

• The powerful reminder that you are known, seen, and loved by God

This conversation is an encouraging reminder that God is present in both the ordinary and the extraordinary.

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with Megan:

Website: This Day Ministry • Facebook • Instagram

Book: Reclaiming Boldness

Connect with Missy:

Download the July Scripture Journaling prompts (Trust) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/

For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter.

Website: Missy Eversole

Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor

Instagram: missyeversole_author

Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.

Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

Have you ever wondered what it really means for the church to live like family?

In this episode of Bold Faith Now, Missy talks with Dr. Rich Griffith and Dr. JJ Jones, co-writers of Reimagining Church as Family. Together, they discuss what it means for the church to move beyond programs, age groups, and traditional family structures, and truly live as the family of God.

Rich and JJ remind us that discipleship doesn't need to become overly complicated or professionalized. Sometimes it looks like conversations in the car, sitting around a table, serving together, or helping younger generations discover their gifts.

In this episode, Missy, Rich, and JJ discuss:

• Why the church must think biblically about family, not just culturally or biologically

• How systemic abandonment can leave young people, single parents, grandparents, seniors, and others feeling unseen

• Why intergenerational discipleship matters for the health of the church

• How every person in the body of Christ has something to offer, no matter their age, stage, or season of life

Church family can be messy because people are messy. But when the church lives as the body of Christ, every generation has a seat at the table.

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with Rich Griffith:

Website: d6family.com and drrichgriffith.com

Connect with JJ Jones:

Website: Fellowship Bible Church in Brentwood, Tennessee, Toccoa Falls College

Connect with Missy:

Download the July Scripture Journaling prompts (Trust) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/

For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter.

Website: Missy Eversole

Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor

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Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.

Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

Have you ever felt like you did not quite fit in?

In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy talks with author Jenifer Jennings about her new children's book, Dotty Makes a Difference, and the beautiful reminder that God creates each one of us on purpose and for a purpose.

Jenifer shares the personal story behind Dotty, a spotted zebra who longs to fit in with the rest of her striped herd. What began as a writing contest entry became a powerful story of faith, friendship, courage, and trusting that God can use what makes us different for His glory.

In this episode, Missy and Jenifer discuss:

• Why children and adults often struggle with comparison and the desire to fit in

• How parents and grandparents can speak God's truth over children who feel different

• Why friendship and community help us walk in courage

• How God uses our weaknesses, gifts, and differences to point others back to Him

This conversation is a sweet reminder for kids, parents, grandparents, writers, and believers of all ages that our differences are not mistakes. God can use every part of our story for His purpose.

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with Jenifer:

Website: Jenifer Jennings

Instagram: Jenifer Jennings

Facebook: Jenifer Jennings

YouTube: Jenifer Jennings

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Connect with Missy:

Download the June Scripture Journaling prompts (Peace) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/

For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter.

Website: Missy Eversole

Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor

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Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.

Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

What if the way we see God as Father has been shaped more by our earthly wounds than by the truth of Scripture?

In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy talks with pastor and author Chuck Ammons about his new book, Reconstructing Dad. Chuck shares his personal story of losing his father at a young age, walking through fatherlessness, becoming a dad to five children, and discovering the tender, steady, and faithful heart of God as Father.

In this episode, Missy and Chuck discuss:

• How father wounds can shape the way we see God

• Why we need to read Scripture through what Chuck calls the Emmaus lens

• How striving, fear, and anxiety can reveal an orphan mentality

• Why rest is not laziness, but an invitation to trust the Father

Chuck reminds us that bold faith is not always quick obedience with immediate results. Sometimes bold faith looks like holding on to what God planted, even through storms, waiting, refining, and uncertainty.

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with Chuck:

Website: Chuck Ammons

Connect with Missy:

Download the June Scripture Journaling prompts (Peace) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/

For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter.

Website: Missy Eversole

Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor

Instagram: missyeversole_author

Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.

Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

Have you ever wondered what you might be missing when you read Scripture through only an English, Western lens?

In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy chats with Lauren Crews, author of Word Made Flesh: Echoes of Faith in the Hebrew Alphabet. Lauren takes a topic that can feel intimidating — the Hebrew alphabet — and makes it approachable, devotional, and exciting.

Through word pictures, biblical imagery, and simple examples, Lauren helps us see how the Hebrew language can deepen our understanding of Scripture and point us more clearly to Jesus. From the meaning behind the letter Aleph to the beauty of Shalom, this conversation is full of "aha" moments that will make you want to slow down, open your Bible, and linger with God's Word.

In this episode, Missy and Lauren discuss:

• Why Hebrew is a pictographic language and how each letter carries meaning and imagery.

• How the Hebrew alphabet points to Jesus through pictures of strength, sacrifice, covenant, and peace.

• Why Bible study does not have to be intimidating or overly academic.

• How slowing down with Scripture helps us move beyond checking a box and into a deeper relationship with God.

You do not have to be a scholar to dig deeper into God's Word. Start small, slow down, look up a word, and ask the Lord to open your eyes to the beauty already waiting in Scripture.

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with Lauren:

Lauren Crews on Facebook: Lauren Monaco-Crews or Lauren Crews Author

Instagram: @LaurenCrewsA2Z

Friday Live Book Study: Lauren co-hosts a live book study on StreamYard on Friday evenings from 5–6 p.m. Eastern through the Messianic Lamb Network. Search for Friday Night Live on the Messianic Lamb Network.

Connect with Missy:

Download the June Scripture Journaling prompts (Peace) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/

For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter.

Website: Missy Eversole

Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor

Instagram: missyeversole_author

Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding.

Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.