Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

My guest this week is Jonny Ardavanis, Lead Pastor of Stonebridge Bible Church in Franklin, Tennessee, and founder of Dial In Ministries, an organization dedicated to providing biblical resources for the next generation. Previously serving as a camp director at Hume Lake Christian Camps and dean at The Master's University, Jonny’s passion is helping people know and love Jesus through a deeper understanding of His Word. 

In this episode, we dive into his new book, Consider the Lilies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God. With statistics showing that one-third of teenagers have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and one in four young adults have experienced suicidal thoughts in recent years, Jonny offers a compassionate, biblically-centered approach to addressing anxiety, depression, and other mental health struggles.

This is such a powerful and timely conversation, whether you're personally navigating these challenges or supporting someone who is. You don’t want to miss this!

2:26 – Jonny 101

Husband and girl dad Pastor of Stonebridge Bible Church in Tennessee President of Dial In Ministries

4:35 – Consider The Lilies

Jonny’s experience at Hume Lake Providing a resource that addresses anxiety from a biblical perspective Understanding God’s character in addressing anxiety

12:12 – Living In An Anxious World

The root causes of anxiety and worry The stories of Job, David and Elijah Jesus addressing anxiety in scripture

31:28 – Finding Hope and Healing

Experiencing holy hindsight Practical steps for those dealing with anxiety Christian counseling and community support The hope and joy found in Christ

FEATURED QUOTES

“To be human in the world in which we live is to be prone to anxiety.”

“What is anxiety? Well, I use the definition that it's anytime we take our eyes off of God and fix our gaze instead on the problems, pressures, and uncertainties of life.”

“If God loves, cares, provides for the lilies and the birds…how much more does God love, provide, care and nurture those who are made in His image and who have been blood bought by his one and only Son, Jesus Christ?”

Learn more about Jonny:

https://www.forthegospel.org/jonny-ardavanis

Jonny on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jonnyardavanis/?hl=en

Pre-order your copy of Consider The Lilies

https://www.amazon.com/Consider-Lilies-Finding-Perfect-Character/dp/0310368243

Stonebridge Bible Church

https://stonebridgebible.org/

Dial In Ministries 

https://dialinministries.org/

Dial In Ministries on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGB5fYWHTNemqp9aZC232eg

Dial In Ministries on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/dialinministries/?hl=en

Dial In Ministries on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/p/Dial-In-Ministries-100063760952717/

Dial In Podcast

https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3166a6da-ec56-457f-a56b-f513711d2dfe/dial-in-with-jonny-ardavanis

Bio Jonny Ardavanis is the lead pastor of Stonebridge Bible Church in Franklin, Tennessee, and the founder and president of Dial In Ministries, a ministry that provides biblical resourcing for the next generation. Jonny formerly served as both a camp director at Hume Lake Christian Camps and as a dean at The Master’s University. Jonny is passionate that people come to know and love Jesus Christ as they pursue a deeper understanding of His Word. Jonny lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife, Caity Jean, and their two daughters.       

DialinMinistries.org instagram.com/JonnyArdavanis ; instagram.com/DialinMinistries youtube.com/@DialinMinistries x.com/DialinMin Podcast: Dial In with Jonny Ardavanis

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

My guest today is my dear friend, Dr. Steve Bezner. Steve is the senior pastor of Houston Northwest Church, in Houston Texas. His passion is to see Houston and the world become more like heaven as people become more like Jesus. He’s a preacher, teacher, writer, and speaker and has such a gift for making the Bible easy to understand.

Steve’s new book is releasing this October, called Your Jesus is Too American: Calling the Church to Reclaim Kingdom Values over the American Dream, which I’m so excited to talk about today. In this book, Steve challenges the overpowering influences of money, politics, and status that often overshadow Jesus' teachings.

With over a decade of pastoral experience, Steve encourages readers to rediscover important kingdom values like humble service, reconciliation, generosity, and a grounded political witness in our communities. This is such an incredible book, and I strongly believe it’s a must-read as we head into this election season. 

So, without further ado, let’s get into it!

5:44 – Steve 101

Pastor of Houston Northwest Church Growing up in north Texas Being called to ministry Two adult sons

7:36 – The Genesis Of The Book

The inspiration behind Your Jesus Is Too American The book’s foundation in the Sermon on the Mount Embodying the kingdom of God in the middle of community

15:29 – Living Out Kingdom Values 

Being disciples of Jesus first Focusing on issues rather than candidates Turning to scripture and working towards the vision of Jesus locally Jesus’ command to love your enemy

34:33 – Faith In Action

Embodying Jesus in our daily lives Recognizing ingrained beliefs that conflict with Jesus’ words Stepping into the lived experience of the kingdom Pre-ordering your copy of Your Jesus Is Too American

FEATURED QUOTES

“The purpose of a church is to provide faithful witness for Jesus in the midst of a community that often wants to ignore Jesus and ignore His way.”

“The first and most important identity needs to be your identity in Christ and joining into His story.”

“When you die to the American dream and you embrace the way of Jesus, you actually end up having a far better experience of being human than you could ever imagine.”

Learn more about Steve:

https://www.stevebezner.com/

Get your copy of Your Jesus Is Too American

https://www.amazon.com/Your-Jesus-Too-American-Calling/dp/1587436310

Houston NW Church

https://www.hnw.org/

Steve on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/sbezner/

Steve on X

https://x.com/bezner

Steve on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/sbezner/?hl=en

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

I’m thrilled to welcome the incredible, hilarious, and brilliant Chase Rashad to the show. Chase is the lead pastor at Unison Christian Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is also a musician and a racial equity coach for many schools, churches, and businesses. 

Chase recently released a new book, Seamless: What Your Spiritual Gifts Are Really For, exploring how spiritual gifts, intended by God to transform the world, are often underutilized. He reminds us that, like a human body has many different parts and functions, every believer has a unique role to play in the Body of Christ.

This conversation was truly special. We laughed, we got deep, and this quickly became one of my favorite episodes in a long time. Chase’s insights on community, the role of spiritual gifts, and the importance of working together within the church were so inspiring and thought-provoking. Trust me, you’re in for a treat this week!

3:56 – Chase 101

Married for 19 years Parent to 4 humans and a great dane Pastor, singer, writer, musician and author The perfect shade of green and sanctified imagination

12:49 – What Your Spiritual Gifts Are Really For

Where Chase’s passion for this book came from The importance of unity among believers 1 Corinthians 12 Spiritual gifts as a way to serve others

24:44 – The Power of Every Gift

Recognizing and honoring all gifts The danger of only valuing visible or “up front” gifts The detrimental effects of isolation  How spiritual gifts are often best discovered and used in community

39:30 – Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts

Identifying your gifts in community Spiritual gifts as a conversation starter Praying over your skills and talents Connecting with Chase

FEATURED QUOTES

“It’s not hung on, how big our churches are, how dope our podcasts are, how good our books are, and how great we sing… Our witness for Christ is hung on our love for each other and our unity. And that was really the burden by which I wrote Seamless.”

“If you're working against your ability to be united, you're also working against your ability to show the world Jesus.”

“Our purpose isn't to memorize Scripture with each other. Our purpose isn't to sing songs to one another. Our purpose isn't even to just make sure that we're good. Our purpose is to make disciples.”

Learn more about Chase:

Get your copy of Seamless

https://www.amazon.com/Seamless-What-Spiritual-Gifts-Really/dp/1632575841 Unison Christian Church

https://unisongr.churchcenter.com/home

Unison Christian Church Podcast 

https://unisoncc.podbean.com/

Chase’s Music

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/chase-rashad/1481147224

Chase on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-r-stancle-sr-b577b068/

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world. 

This week, I'm so excited to welcome Sandra Stanley and her daughter, Allie Stanley Cooney, as our guests. Sandra, a familiar face on the show, is a dedicated foster parent, foster advocate, and co-author of the book Parenting: Getting It Right.

This time, Sandra is joined by her daughter, Allie, who has a Master’s in Christian Education and background in student ministry, to discuss their book Meet Me in the Middle: 8 Mother-Daughter Conversations about Life and Faith. 

This book is such an incredible resource for those looking to strengthen their relationship with young girls in their lives. As a mom of a tween girl myself, this conversation was so insightful and encouraging. Moms, grandmas, sisters, dads, uncles, and mentors- there is something in this episode for you! 

4:52 – Allie 101

Georgia native, pastor family, youngest of 3 Background in student ministry and Christian education Wife and mom

7:27 – Sandra 201

Life as a grandmother Writing a book with Allie 36 years of marriage

8:26 – Writing a Book Together

What led Sandra and Allie to write this book  Having hard conversations ahead of time Setting your child up for success

15:24 – The Imperfect Path of Parenting

Appreciating a parent’s love when you become a parent Making mistakes as a parent Allowing children to make mistakes in a safe environment The unique dynamic of a mother/daughter relationship  Philippians 4:4-9 as a foundation for this book

28:16 – Meet Me In The Middle

How this book is structured  Identity and self-worth in middle and high school What we model matters Parenting in the age of social media Helping your children own their faith

48:17 – Final Thoughts

Navigating big feelings with your children Getting your copy of Meet Me In The Middle Encouragement for moms and mentors

FEATURED QUOTES

“If we can bridge the gap between moms and daughters so that they can have some of the hard conversations ahead of time, before…. there's conflict and tension…it is such a win when those hard times come.”

“We really wanted to structure it in a way that a grandmother or an aunt or a mentor could also pick it up and do this with the young lady in their life that they love and who is important to them.”

“You don't have to change, you don't have to pretend, you don't have to give up hope, because Jesus did all of that on your behalf… You are enough and you are loved, and you are a child of God.”

“What we model matters, and it matters in the development of our children's faith and how they view their Heavenly Father.”

Learn more about Sandra and Allie:

https://www.sandrastanley.com/meetmeinthemiddle

Get your copy of Meet Me in the Middle 

https://www.amazon.com/Meet-Me-Middle-Mother-Daughter-Conversations/dp/0310368677

Get your copy of Parenting: Getting It Right

https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Getting-Right-Andy-Stanley/dp/0310366275/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zWEmq7GGvxYEchs0KShkw_xA3D4LBVR9tIJAm0eZLRgsDPFM_0sVtgStL4OceEucDiZxuWVTa7BVc4qDvnVWp7BeV1To3BFO9wjky07Q-79EBPiNXZ7kgu1gkj4eK0vUojrsnXGW9LG5NIcO6A9y3vGgpzBMRJ6okTT9KESOzRcswK2SRxd7AYBXH5v9trlMJNfAeRisd-GLAzzEHg0BnNrdhj8Ng9QM9egb7OTAdCo.K97LQwbs-mFGFmMBDRy1cpDI5RVsSO8JoZbkRnss_qA&dib_tag=se&hvadid=634502039983&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9010494&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5591213651008220050&hvtargid=kwd-1913356014711&hydadcr=27890_14488800&keywords=parenting+getting+it+right&qid=1725999611&sr=8-1

Allie on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/alliekaycooney/?hl=en

Sandra on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sandrawstanley/?hl=en

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

As we kick off the new school year, this conversation could not be timelier! My guest this week is the incredible Jennifer Pepito, who is on a mission to help moms create a home filled with peace, wonder, and purpose.

Jennifer is host of the Restoration Home Podcast, founder of The Peaceful Press, and author of the book Habits for a Sacred Home: 9 Practices from History to Anchor and Restore Modern Families. 

As a homeschooling mother of seven, Jennifer has a deep passion for equipping families to homeschool in a way that is developmentally appropriate, spiritually nourishing, and based on proven methods of education.

I’m so excited to have her on the show today to talk about her new book. Whether you homeschool or not, this conversation offers so much wisdom about building good habits in your home. I know you’re going to love it!

2:02 – Jennifer 101

• Mom of 7 children
• Homeschooling for 26 years
• Empowering moms to take action

5:23 – Intentional Parenting in a Chaotic World

• How Jennifer’s upbringing influenced her intentional parenting
• Having strong family practices to counterbalance culture’s chaos
• The power of simple habits, like family dinners and reading together

14:48 – Building Good Habits: Foundations for a Purposeful Life

• Utilizing and caring for what God has entrusted us with
• Balancing work and presence with your loved ones
• Staying committed to good practices even when results aren’t immediately visible
• Finding balance in consuming the news

27:54 – Final Thoughts

• Influential women of faith
• The Peaceful Press and resources for families
• Connecting with Jennifer

FEATURED QUOTES

“Just being humans in relationship with other humans, as opposed to living solely in a virtual reality world, is counter-cultural. And I wanted to highlight in this book how powerful it is just to be like a normal, sort of 1980s human.”

“Be faithful and trust that you sowed. Somebody else is going to water and make sure the harvest grows, and you don't know when that's going to happen. We aren't the potters. We are just the clay…Stay on the potting wheel and let God do what he's going to do, and just be faithful.”

“If we look at stories and we look at the Bible, we can be hopeful, but if we look at the news, we will be dysregulated, and our bodies will feel awful, and we'll have a really hard time being sweet with our kids.”

Learn more about Jennifer:

Get your copy of Habits For a Sacred Home

https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Sacred-Home-Practices-Families/dp/0764239546

The Peaceful Press

https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/

The Peaceful Press on Pinterest

https://www.pinterest.com/peacefulpress/

The Peaceful Press on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/thepeacefulpress/

The Peaceful Press on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/thepeacefulpress

Restoration Home with Jennifer Pepito Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restoration-home-with-jennifer-pepito/id1650672690

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

This month marks a huge milestone for Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - 8 amazing years of podcasting! It’s incredible to think that for 8 years, I’ve had the privilege of sharing my thoughts, interviews, and stories with you every single week. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your endless support and encouragement along the way!

Since I’ve been a little quieter on social media this summer, I wanted to record a special solo episode this week to catch up and share what’s coming up. Tune in as I fill you in on the last few months and share some exciting updates!

We have some incredible guests lined up for the fall that I can’t wait to share with you. But I also want to hear from you! Who would you like to hear on the podcast? What topics are you passionate about? Send me your ideas at [email protected] – I’d love to hear from you!

1:26 – Podcast Feedback, Guests, and More!

• Share your thoughts with me at [email protected]

2:38 – A Quiet Summer

• An intentional break
• Catching up on social media
• The beach, lake, and a trip to Rome

4:22 – An Exciting Update…

• Going back to school
• Masters in Theological and Biblical Studies
• Words of encouragement (please!)

6:50 – 8 Amazing Years!

• Grabbing your copy of If I Don’t Laugh, I’ll Cry
• Thank you for your endless support!!

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

This week on Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder, we’re sitting down with the incredible Abbie Halberstadt. Abbie is a wife, homeschooling mama to 10 amazing kids, a best-selling author, blogger, and fitness instructor. But most importantly, she's a Bible-believing Christian with a deep desire to know God and make Him known.

Abbie lives by the motto "Hard is not the same thing as bad," and she passionately encourages women to dig deep in the everyday trials of motherhood to uncover the treasures of joy and growth that are abundant if we're willing to look.

In this episode, we dive straight into a rich conversation about her newest book, Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad, which echoes this philosophy. We explore what it looks like to navigate the trials of life, motherhood, and everything the world throws at us.

It was an absolute honor to have Abbie on the show, and I just know you'll be as inspired by her as I was!

2:30 – Abbie 101

• Wife, mom, and Christian living in Texas
• Best-selling author
• Married to a supportive and wise partner
• Trust and teamwork within a family

16:55 – Hard Is Not The Same As Bad

• Where the idea for this book came from
• The hard teaches us something
• Who Abbie had in mind when writing this book
• Motherhood is not a burden

31:01 – The Gift of Parenting

• How motherhood is commonly portrayed today
• Ignoring voices that encourage complaining and victimhood
• Seeking strength and support from God
• Giving children purpose and responsibility at home

48:47 – Takeaways

• Psalm 27:13
• Connecting with Abbie

FEATURED QUOTES

“The hard teaches us something. Hard is not the same thing as bad.”

“Moms need to hear that the Lord is good regardless of your circumstances, that motherhood is not a burden, that it is, in fact, a blessing from the Lord.”

“Dig deep into Jesus and kick out those voices that are telling you can't and you're a victim. And then also take the practical steps to prepare yourself and your children to have peace in your home and good rhythms, because they will pay off over time.”

Learn more about Abbie:

https://misformama.net/

Abbie’s book, Hard Is Not The Same Thing As Bad:

https://misformama.net/hard-is-not-the-same-thing-as-bad

Abbie’s book, M Is For Mama:

https://misformama.net/book

Abbie on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/M.is.for.Mama/

Abbie on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/MisforMama

Abbie on Pinterest:

https://www.facebook.com/MisforMama

Connect with me:

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

You are in for a treat this week! My guest is the hilarious and inspiring Cynthia Yanof. Cynthia is a wife, mom of 3, podcaster, blogger, and everyday girl who believes in embracing life’s messiness with a sense of humor and a whole lot of faith.

She spends most of her days hoping her kids won’t embarrass her in public while praying they chase after God-sized dreams. After meeting her husband, Mike, in law school, she swapped legal aspirations for a simpler life (though that only lasted about a day). Now, Cynthia is the host of the popular MESSmerized podcast, a speaker, writer, and a passionate advocate for foster care.

We laughed, we got deep, and we covered it all in this episode. Cynthia’s first book, Life Is Messy, God Is Good, is available now, and this conversation is a perfect reflection of that message. Tune in for a fun and relatable chat that reminds us all that while life may be messy, God is always good.

2:13 – Dance Parties in Nursing Homes

• Embracing 40
• Having fun at every life stage
• Reminiscing about prom music

11:20 – Cynthia 101

• Married for 22 years with 3 kids
• A foster parent
• Author of Life Is Messy, God Is Good
• Leaving law to become a podcaster

16:21 – Redefining Success + Aligning With Your Calling

• Being outside of your gifting
• What narratives are you listening to?
• Measuring success by God’s truth
• God wastes nothing

24:46 – The Foundational Things

• The story of the thigh master
• Learning to hear the voice of God
• The ordinary stuff is important
• Deepening your relationship with God in hard seasons

36:42 – Embracing The Mess

• Questioning God’s timing and methodology
• God is God
• Connecting with Cynthia

FEATURED QUOTES

"When you're doing something outside of your gifting, you know."

“If you're sitting in a space where you're like, I feel like there might be something next the Lord's calling me into something next…. it takes the most reluctant ‘yes,’ and the Lord will take that and run with it.”

" You've got to be putting foundational things in place in your life in order to hear from God.”

" Don't buy into the lie that the ordinary stuff isn't significant because it is.”

Learn more about Cynthia:

https://cynthiayanof.com/

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MESSmerized Podcast

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https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

I am so excited to be joined by Kyle Winkler this week. He is a bible teacher and the creator of the highly acclaimed mobile app, Shut Up Devil!, which ranks among the top Christian apps. Kyle is also an accomplished author, speaker, and frequent guest on prominent Christian media platforms such as The 700 Club, Praise the Lord, and Sid Roth's It's Supernatural.

Outside of this, Kyle is the host of an incredible podcast and author of the book Permission To Be Imperfect: How To Strive Less, Stress Less, Sin Less. I’m always thrilled to have other podcasters on the show, and this chat with Kyle absolutely did not disappoint. In a world that constantly pushes us to do more and achieve more, this discussion is a timely reminder that we are already enough in God’s eyes.

I’m telling you, this is an episode that you’re going to be thinking about weeks after you hear it. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this powerful conversation with Kyle!

3:50 – Kyle 101

• Living in central Florida
• Founder of Kyle Winkler Ministries
• Creator of the Shut Up, Devil! show and app
• Author of Permission To Be Imperfect

6:18 – Finding Peace in Imperfection

• Kyle’s faith journey and struggle with perfectionism
• The pressures of modern hustle culture
• Common misconceptions about God’s character
• The true nature of God

20:04 – Shut Up, Devil!

• Shifting your perspective when reading scripture
• God’s intention for humanity
• Combatting lies with biblical truths
• Understanding the enemy’s tactics
• Renewing our minds with the truth of God’s word

30:29 – Encouragement for Perfectionists

• The trap of the “good Christian” syndrome
• Performance vs. grace
• You have permission to be imperfect
• Leaning into who you are

FEATURED QUOTES

“We get into this pattern of we've got to do, do, do, do, do, in order to exceed or succeed, and it ends up wearing us down and burning us out.”

“Any other thing that isn't grace and isn't unfailing love- any other idea that you have about God is ultimately a lie.”

“When you… take yourself out of the picture, and you let the Holy Spirit really take you through things and show you things, you'll see God in ways you never did before.”

Learn more about Kyle:

Kyle Winkler Ministries

https://www.kylewinkler.org/

Get Your Copy of Permission To Be Imperfect

Permission to Be Imperfect: How to Strive Less, Stress Less, Sin Less - Kyle Winkler Ministries

Kyle’s Other Books

https://www.kylewinkler.org/store/books/

The Shut Up, Devil Show

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shut-up-devil-show-with-kyle-winkler/id1051150056

Download the Shut Up, Devil! App

Shut Up, Devil! - Apps on Google Play

Kyle on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/kylewinklerministries

Kyle on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/kylejwinkler

Kyle on X

https://x.com/kylewinkler

Kyle on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/c/kylewinklerministries?sub_confirmation=1

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

My guest this week is the incredible Kim Jones, who you might also know as Real Talk Kim. She is a pastor, entrepreneur, mentor, motivational speaker, entertainer, best-selling author, and mother of two sons, Morgan and Lincoln.

I’m thrilled to have her on the show today to talk about her new book, Unstuck. This is a powerful 90-day guide designed to help you break free from pain and regret through God’s truths and prepare your soul for new beginnings. 

In our conversation today, Kim talks about hitting rock bottom after a devastating divorce. It was during this time that she realized she needed to take charge of her life, forgive others and herself, and embrace joy.

I hope you’ll join us for this great reminder that, no matter where you are in life, it's never too late to get unstuck and start anew. This is probably one of my favorite episodes of the summer and I’m so excited to share it with you!

2:55 – Kim 101

• Real Talk Kim on social media
• Mother, pastor, and coach
• Author of six books

6:58 – Turning Scars Into Stars

• Embracing joy
• Forgiving yourself and letting go
• God’s perfect timing and plan

14:24 – Breaking Free: Getting Out Of Your Own Way

• Kim’s catalyst for change
• How Kim used prayer and affirmations to change her mindset
• The role of forgiveness during the healing process
• The story of Jesus and Judas

24:52 – The Heart Behind Unstuck

• Forgiving others and yourself
• Taking one day at a time
• God isn’t done!

FEATURED QUOTES

"I remember when I got my laugh. And it was when I stopped caring what people thought about me.”

“Every season is strategic by God. Even if you did it, even if you messed up, he's gonna turn them scars into stars.”

"As long as you ain't dead, God ain't done."

"Forgiveness is about getting your heart right with God."

Learn more about Kim:

Real Talk Kim

https://realtalkkim.com/

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Real Talk Kim on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/realtalkkim/

Real Talk Kim on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/realtalkkim

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.