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What do you do when life takes a turn you never would have chosen?

In today's episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy sits down with author Lori Ann Wood to talk about her book Divine Detour: The Path You Never Chose Can Lead to the Faith You've Always Wanted. After a sudden and life-threatening heart failure diagnosis, Lori Ann found herself wrestling with deep questions about faith, suffering, and God's goodness.

In this episode, they discuss:

• The three faith questions we all face in trials: Is this life all there is? Is God always good? Is God's plan enough?

• Why doubt and questions can actually strengthen—not weaken—your faith

• The difference between lamenting and complaining, and why it matters

• How to stay connected to God when you feel silent, confused, or overwhelmed

This conversation is a powerful reminder that detours don't derail your faith, but deepen it.

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

Connect with Lori Ann:

Website: lorianwood.com

Get her book: Divine Detour: The Path You Never Chose Can Lead to the Faith You've Always Wanted on Amazon.

Free resource: Five prayers and promises when you can't talk to God

Connect with Missy:

Download the March Scripture Journaling prompts (Boldness and Courage) 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.

What happens when a parent's heartbreak collides with spiritual warfare, and love refuses to surrender?

In today's Bold Faith Now episode, Missy sits down with Debra McNinch, author of Battle Cry: Love Goes to War and founder of Battle Cry Moms and Battle Cry Dads, two communities created to support parents walking through the pain of prodigal children, addiction, estrangement, LGBTQ identity, unbelief, and other deep family wounds.

Debra shares the story behind her book and the moment everything changed for her family, the years of wrestling, and how God met her in the trenches of unanswered prayers. With honesty and hope, she explains why prodigal parenting is not merely emotional; it's a spiritual battle that demands intentional prayer, biblical clarity, and community.

In this conversation, they discuss:

• How Debra's personal journey as a mom shaped the message of Battle Cry

• Why prodigal parenting is ultimately a spiritual battle and not just a relational struggle

• What intentional, intercessory prayer actually looks like (beyond Sunday-school answers)

• How the enemy isolates parents and lies to them about being "the only one"

• The reality of spiritual warfare against families and identity

• How churches can better support families walking through prodigal seasons

• Why "no one fights alone" is far more than a slogan

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

Connect with Debra McNinch

Website: https://www.debramcninch.comBattle Cry Moms: https://www.battlecrymoms.comBook (Battle Cry: Love Goes to War): Available on Amazon

Connect with Missy:

Download the March Scripture Journaling prompts (Boldness and Courage) 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 ever felt God prompting you to do something, but you weren't sure where to begin?

In this episode of the Bold Faith Now Podcast, Missy sits down with Tamara Clymer, the owner of CrossRiver Media Group, a Christian publishing house committed to helping women grow in their faith through Christ-centered books.

Tamara shares how CrossRiver began not simply as a publishing company, but as a ministry with a heart to help women build bold, everyday faith. She also pulls back the curtain on the publishing process and offers practical wisdom for writers navigating the journey from idea to printed book.

In this conversation, they discuss:

• Why bold faith usually begins with small steps rather than big, dramatic moments

• What Christian writers should understand about publishing today

• The importance of editing, platform building, and marketing your message

• Why slowing down in Scripture can deepen your relationship with God

Bold faith does not begin when you feel fully ready. It begins when you trust God enough to take the next faithful step.

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

Connect with Tamara Clymer

CrossRiver Media Group

Website: CrossRiverMedia.com

Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok: @CrossRiverMedia

Connect with Missy:

Download the March Scripture Journaling prompts (Boldness and Courage) 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.

What is the one struggle you keep asking God to remove, but haven't yet surrendered fully to Him?

In this episode of Bold Faith Now, Missy sits down with pastor, radio host, and author of Killing Sin: Conquer the One Thing That is Defeating You, Karl Clauson, to talk about an often-avoided topic: confronting the sin patterns that quietly shape our lives. Karl shares his powerful testimony of addiction, repentance, and transformation, explaining why so many believers remain stuck in a cycle of striving and failure. This episode is a call to rediscover the life-changing power of grace, not just for salvation, but for daily victory, and to embrace practical, biblical steps toward freedom.

In this conversation, they discuss:

• Grace is not only what saves us, but it's what trains us. We cannot sanctify ourselves through effort; transformation comes by staying in a posture of dependence on Christ (Titus 2:11–12).

• Sin thrives in secrecy but loses power in the light. Honest confession to God and trusted believers is a biblical pathway to healing and freedom (1 John 1:9; James 5).

• Victory requires spiritual action. Karl's framework—Confess it. Attack it with Scripture. Block it with boundaries — believers actively cooperate with God's work in their lives.

​​We don't defeat sin by willpower. We overcome by daily relying on the grace, truth, and authority we already have in Jesus.

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

Connect with Karl Clauson

Book: Killing Sin: Conquer the One Thing That Is Defeating You Website: https://killsin.com

Connect with Missy:

Download the March Scripture Journaling prompts (Boldness and Courage) 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.

In this episode of Bold Faith Now, Missy Eversole sits down with Bible professor and author Dr. Jeff Leonard to explore the tension many believers experience: a sincere faith alongside seasons when God feels distant.

Drawing from Scripture, personal experience, and the themes of his book Seekers in the Hands of an Elusive God, Jeff explains why God's seeming hiddenness is not a flaw in our faith journey; it may actually be an invitation to seek Him more deeply.

In this conversation, they discuss:

• God's elusiveness is not abandonment. It can protect us from reducing Him to something small or controllable.

• Seeking strengthens faith. The most enduring faith is often formed in the desert, not in comfort.

• Scripture remains our surest guide. When feelings fluctuate, God's Word steadies our understanding of who He is.

• God reveals Himself in unexpected places. Nature, solitude, suffering, joy, and even mortality can draw us toward Him.

If you've ever wondered where God is in the darkness, this conversation offers both perspective and hope.

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

Connect with Dr. Jeff Leonard

Book: Seekers in the Hands of an Elusive God: Embracing Hope in the Seasons of Darkness

Website: BiblicalExplorations.com

Connect with Missy:

Download the March Scripture Journaling prompts (Boldness and Courage) 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.

What does it mean to live with bold faith when antisemitism is no longer hidden but openly celebrated?

In today's episode of Bold Faith Now, Missy Eversole sits down with author, Bible teacher, and Jewish believer Olivier Melnick to unpack the spiritual roots of antisemitism and why it is accelerating in our time. Drawing on Scripture, history, and current events, Olivier explains why antisemitism is not just political or cultural but also deeply spiritual.

This conversation will help you understand what's happening in Israel, on college campuses, online, and how Christians can respond with truth, courage, and compassion.

In this conversation, they discuss:

• What antisemitism really is and why it is irrational and satanic

• Why October 7 marked a turning point in global hatred toward Jews

• How biblical prophecy (Ezekiel 36, Zechariah 12) shapes our understanding of Israel today

• Practical ways Christians can stand with Jewish people and live out bold faith.

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

Connect with Olivier:

• shalominmessiah.com

• YouTube: Shalom in Messiah

Connect with Missy:

Download the February Scripture Journaling prompts (Love theme) 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.

What happens when a culture obsessed with convenience, science, and personal freedom begins to lose its spiritual foundation?

In this episode of the Bold Faith Now Podcast, Missy Eversole talks with author and researcher Joshua Spatha about why faith still matters in an increasingly confused culture. They explore the breakdown of biblical worldview in the modern West, the dangers of convenience-driven Christianity, and why true spiritual renewal begins with discipleship, accountability, and personal responsibility.

In this conversation, they discuss:

• Why faith and science were never meant to be separated

• How convenience weakens discipleship

• Why revival begins with individuals, not institutions

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

Connect with Joshua:

• https://mperspective.org

Connect with Missy:

Download the February Scripture Journaling prompts (Love theme) 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 does it look like to help teens find real joy in a digitally anxious world?

Teens are more connected than ever, and yet anxiety, distraction, and joylessness are rising.

In this episode of Bold Faith Now, Missy Eversole talks with longtime youth ministry leader Dr. Dave Rahn, co-author with Ebonie Davis, of Grit and Joy: Help for Bewildered Families of Teens, about what's really happening to teens in a digitally anxious world—and how parents and leaders can help.

In this conversation, they discuss:

• Why teens struggle with phone addiction and anxiety

• What "nomophobia" reveals about fear and attachment

• How social media shapes identity and undermines joy

• Why biblical grit and Sabbath rhythms matter

If you love a teen or serve the next generation, this conversation offers hope, clarity, and practical wisdom rooted in Christ.

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

Connect with Dr. Rahn:

• Fresh Catch 2.0 with Dave Rahn & David Dean Grit and Joy: Help for the Bewildered Families of Teens by Dave Rahn & Ebony Davis (D6 Family Publishers)

Connect with Missy:

Download the February Scripture Journaling prompts (Love theme) 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 happens when colleges stop educating and start shaping beliefs?

In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy Eversole talks with Dr. Corey Miller, President and CEO of Ratio Christi and author of "The Progressive Miseducation of America," about how colleges and universities are undermining biblical worldview.

In this conversation, they discuss:

• Why colleges and universities are actively shaping belief, not just providing education

• How the biblical worldview is being replaced by secular and ideological frameworks

• Why Christian students are often unprepared for the philosophical pressures of college

• What parents, churches, and Christian leaders can do to respond faithfully and wisely

This conversation equips parents, pastors, and Christian leaders to understand better what students face on campus and how to respond with wisdom, discernment, and bold faith.

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

Connect with Dr. Miller:

• Ratio Christi: https://ratiochristi.org

• The Progressive Miseducation of America — free introduction and first chapter: https://ratiochristi.org/the-progressive-miseducation-of-america/

Connect with Missy:

Free Resource for Parents

https://missyeversole.com/blog/5-bible-verses-to-pray-over-adult-children/

Download the February Scripture Journaling prompts (Love theme) 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.

What happens when the culture's confusion about gender identity collides with God's unchanging truth?

In today's episode, Missy sits down with Denise Shick, founder and executive director of Help 4 Families Ministries and Living Stones Ministries. Denise shares her deeply personal story of growing up with a father who identified as transgender, how that experience shaped her childhood, and how God redeemed her pain to equip her to minister to families walking through similar struggles today.

This conversation dives into the cultural rise of gender ideology, the emotional and spiritual wounds that often lie beneath gender confusion, the impact on families, and why the church must respond with both clarity and compassion rooted in Scripture.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• How Denise's childhood experience shaped her understanding of identity, grief, and God's design.

• Why the transgender movement has accelerated so dramatically in the last decade.

• The dangers and misconceptions surrounding medical transitions—especially among minors.

• How parents and churches can protect children and respond with biblical truth.

• The crucial need for the church to support those who detransition.

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

Connect with Denise:

Help 4 Families Ministries: https://help4families.org

Living Stones Ministries: via the same website

Book: Out of the Darkness and Into the Light: Winning the Battle of Gender Identity (Available on Amazon)

Connect with Missy:

Download the January Scripture Journaling prompts (Renewal theme) 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.