We wrap up this conversation with Pastor Will Robertson — author of 20 True Things and the When We Listen series — as he joined me on the podcast. Will’s a gentle soul with a steady conviction, the kind of pastor who listens before he speaks and points you back to Jesus without theatrics.

Across these two episodes, we dig into what it actually looks like to hear God in a chaotic world, how Christians can move past surface-level faith, and why truth still matters even when culture tries to blur it. Will brings clarity, humility, and the kind of wisdom that sneaks up on you and sticks.

His website is linked in the show notes. Go check him out and explore his books — they’re worth your time.

https://www.amazon.com/20-True-Things-William-Robertson/dp/B0DQBSYSWD

https://whenwelisten.net/

Pastor Will Robertson — author of 20 True Things and the When We Listen series — joins me on the podcast this week. Will’s a gentle soul with a steady conviction, the kind of pastor who listens before he speaks and points you back to Jesus without theatrics.

Across these two episodes, we dig into what it actually looks like to hear God in a chaotic world, how Christians can move past surface-level faith, and why truth still matters even when culture tries to blur it. Will brings clarity, humility, and the kind of wisdom that sneaks up on you and sticks.

His website is linked in the show notes. Go check him out and explore his books — they’re worth your time.

https://www.amazon.com/20-True-Things-William-Robertson/dp/B0DQBSYSWD

https://whenwelisten.net/

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This week, I’m joined by my friend Dean, a guest who comes from a 'slightly rebellious Catholic' perspective—someone who also things about the concepts of Jesus, Scripture, and the tension between tradition and truth and we come at it from different perspectives.
We dig into who Jesus really is, how/whether a person can be confident He’s God, and whether the Bible can be trusted. Even with our differences, the conversation stays grounded in respect, clarity, and a genuine desire to understand one another.
If you’re craving a dialogue that blends conviction with compassion and friendship, you’ll love this episode.

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Sorry for the audio quality. Kip finishes his story about Jesus entering his life. He was abused. He was rejected. The deepest hurt created a painful cycle: he brought hurt to others. That was his story, until one day—when something wild happened. God stepped boldly into his life and shattered the pattern. This isn't just a testimony; it's a raw, powerful look at rescue and total transformation.

You're about to hear the beginning of his unforgettable story, told in two crucial parts. Listen to this week we'll finish next week.

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He was abused. He was rejected. The deepest hurt created a painful cycle: he brought hurt to others. That was his story, until one day—when something wild happened. God stepped boldly into his life and shattered the pattern. This isn't just a testimony; it's a raw, powerful look at rescue and total transformation.

You're about to hear the beginning of his unforgettable story, told in two crucial parts. Listen to this week we'll finish next week.

This week’s episode is all about waking up to the truth that growing up around faith isn’t the same as living it. My guest shares his story of realizing that being “in church” doesn’t automatically mean being “in Christ.”
It’s the kind of moment a lot of us face—when the Sunday routine stops being enough, and you start asking, “Do I really know Jesus, or do I just know about Him?”
We talk through what it looks like to move from growing around faith to personal conviction, and how that shift changes everything.

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Jacob to talk through his journey with Jesus — from his time making music to the moment he decided to walk a different path. We talk about the loneliness that came with following Christ, the tension between being part of church life without getting lost in it, and the impact of watching steady, Godly people live out their faith day after day. It’s a real, down-to-earth conversation about growth, calling, and what it means to stay faithful when the crowd moves on.
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An early in life reader Carmelle had a unique relationship with Jesus. Struggling with some of the balance between the rules and the reverence and the relationship part of who Jesus is. Life hasn't always been easy but she recognizes where Jesus has played a role in her life all along. Even when her life was spared during a car accident.

Make yourself comfortable for this conversation.

This season feels different—in the best way. We’re stepping out of the abstract and into the personal. Real people, real stories, all centered on one question: How did you meet Jesus—and how do you know He’s who He says He is?

Host JD Shinn sits down with friends, guests, and folks from all walks of life to share what he calls “the second greatest story ever told”—the story of how God’s mercy meets an individual soul. Some stories will move you. Some might stretch you. All of them point to the truth that faith isn’t just words—it’s action.

It’s Backyard Theology with skin on it.
Let’s roll.

https://www.amazon.com/Second-Greatest-Story-Ever-Told/dp/1596143169

I set out to discuss the importance of doctrine with Marc in this episode. What I received in this discussion was more than what I thought I'd get. While doctrine informs how we live out our relationship with God, it is only part of the dance with the Divine. It informs the depths of how we pursue a loving relationship and what's more is that it informs us how the Almighty lovingly pursues humans. This episode closes out season 2 of Christianese. I'll catch you next season. I love you.

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