By the Girl Named Blake
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Former NFL linebacker, three-time All-American, and College Football Hall of Famer David Pollack joins Blake to share his inspiring journey of perseverance and faith. After a career-ending neck injury and later being let go from ESPN, Pollack reflects on how these setbacks allowed him to pivot toward impactful new roles, such as coaching youth sports and writing his new book, The Won’t Quit Kid. He emphasizes the importance of valuing relationships, particularly in marriage, sharing heartfelt lessons about putting one's spouse first and maintaining a united front. Pollack discusses his reliance on faith through life’s challenges and how embracing hard moments strengthened his character and purpose. He also speaks candidly about his commitment to intentional communication and support within his family, demonstrating the power of love and teamwork in navigating life’s trials.
In this episode, you’ll be able to…
David is the author of The Won’t Quit Kid — available everywhere on November 21!
To connect with David…
Website: davidpollack.com
Instagram: @davidpollack47
X: @davidpollack47
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Pastor, author and speaker Mark Batterson joins Blake to discuss his new book, A Million Little Miracles. Building on themes from his earlier work, Mark dives into the idea of everyday miracles, exploring how small moments of beauty and gratitude can transform our lives. The conversation highlights how acknowledging these smaller blessings—like breathing or witnessing the changing colors of leaves—can help us see the world through a lens of wonder and gratitude. Mark encourages listeners to cultivate a “holy curiosity,” a perspective that appreciates the complexities of creation and sees every day as filled with divine purpose. The episode ultimately invites listeners to redefine miracles, seeing them in both the big, life-altering events and the quiet, daily gifts that often go unnoticed.
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Mark is the author of A Million Little Miracles — available everywhere on November 19!
To connect with Mark…
Website: markbatterson.com
Instagram: @markbatterson
Facebook: @markbatterson
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Listen in to this special post-election episode where Blake provides an in-depth reflection on the recent election results. Join her to discuss initial expectations and preparations, the surprising outcome, and the ensuing public and personal reactions. The episode highlights the polarized nature of public discourse, the challenges of maintaining personal relationships amidst political divides, and the critical role of faith in navigating these challenging times. Thankfully Blake has walked through this before and is able to offer advice on how to respond to hostile interactions, the importance of prayer, and finding hope and community in uncertain times.
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In this special pre-election edition of Confessions of a Crappy Christian, Blake reflects on the anticipation and uncertainty surrounding the upcoming election, emphasizing the importance of being spiritually prepared for any outcome. While addressing concerns about potential policy impacts and media influence, Blake underscores that true strength and hope are rooted not in politics but in faith. Citing Philippians 4:12-13 and Isaiah 40:31, Blake shares that waiting on the Lord—through seeking, trusting, and praying—renews our strength and helps us face challenges with assurance.
No matter the result, listeners are reminded that God remains in control, providing hope that never disappoints, as affirmed in Romans 5:1-5. Blake encourages everyone to stay anchored in faith, resilient, and prayerful, trusting in the steadfast nature of God to navigate whatever comes next.
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Mother-daughter duo Clarissa and Fiona Moll join Blake to discuss their journey of grief after losing Rob, Clarissa's husband and Fiona's father, in a tragic hiking accident. They talk about how their experience led them to write the book Hurt Help Hope, which serves as both a guide and a resource for others walking through grief. Clarissa reflects on the importance of having conversations about death, even before tragedy strikes, and how those discussions provided a sense of direction amidst loss. Fiona opens up about balancing societal pressures with grief as a young teen and how leaning into vulnerability, rather than strength alone, became essential. Together, they emphasize the value of embracing faith during sorrow, recognizing Jesus as a comforting presence in both the darkness of grief and moments of hope. The conversation offers insights into navigating grief non-linearly, encouraging listeners to find comfort and community in their journeys.
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Clarissa and Fiona are the authors of Hurt Help Hope – available everywhere now!
To connect with Clarissa and Fiona…
Website: clarissamoll.com
Instagram: @mollclarissa
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Writers Meseidy Rivera and Rachel Reeves (from Here Are the Headlines) join Blake to discuss the importance of voting, particularly for Christians, and criticize those abstaining from elections due to dissatisfaction with candidates. They highlight concerns about religious freedom, free speech, and media censorship, emphasizing that Trump, despite his flaws, is more likely to protect these rights than Harris. Throughout, the hosts stress the importance of civic responsibility and choosing hope amid uncertainty, wrapping up with humor about bracing for election night chaos and staying connected in the weeks to come.
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To connect with Rachel and Meseidy…
Rachel: @herearetheheadlines
Rachel’s Website: herearetheheadlines.com
Meseidy: @itsmeseidy
Meseidy’s Substack: It’s Meseidy
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Writer, author, and creator of Scribble Devos Whitney Lowe joins Blake to discuss her new devotional, Set Your Eyes Higher, which focuses on four key themes: identity and insecurity, wisdom and humility, capacity and burnout, and scarcity and abundance. Whitney explains that the devotional aims to move beyond surface-level Christianity by addressing real-life struggles through a lens of scripture. They emphasize the value of devotionals as accessible "on-ramps" to deeper scripture engagement, especially for people overwhelmed by life or new to faith. The conversation also critiques the prideful tendency to dismiss devotionals, suggesting that even brief moments with God can yield profound spiritual growth. Ultimately, the episode highlights the importance of anchoring one's identity and pursuits in God's abundance rather than cultural expectations or personal performance.
In this episode, you’ll be able to…
Whitney Lowe is the author of Set Your Eyes Higher - available everywhere now!
To connect with Whitney…
Website: scribbledevos.com
Instagram: @whitneypiersonlowe
Facebook: @scribbledevos
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Psychologist, author, and speaker Dr. Camden Morgante joins Blake to discuss the effects of purity culture, particularly on women, and the misconceptions and shame that many have struggled with because of it. Dr. Camden defines purity culture as a movement, especially prominent in the 1990s and 2000s, that promoted abstinence before marriage using fear and shame. They discuss how the movement's rigid rules led to shame, especially when individuals didn’t follow them, and the lasting emotional damage for many, even into marriage. Camden highlights how people were left with false promises, like the idea of a “fairy tale marriage” for those who stayed pure, and the painful process of disentangling from those beliefs. The episode offers a compassionate look at healing from these deeply ingrained teachings.
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Dr. Camden is the author of Recovering from Purity Culture - available everywhere on October 15, 2024!
To connect with Dr. Camden…
Website: drcamden.com
Instagram: @drcamden
Facebook: @drcamden
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Author, speaker, and podcaster Jordan Raynor joins Blake to discuss his children's picture book, The Royal in You. The conversation begins with an exploration of Raynor’s personal journey and misconceptions about heaven, which led him to write this book. He explains that many Christians dread eternity due to false teachings about heaven being a place of endless worship without purpose. Jordan emphasizes the biblical vision of heaven as a renewed earth, where we will work, create, and reign alongside Jesus. The conversation dives into how understanding this changes our present lives, giving greater purpose to daily tasks and helping us experience glimpses of heaven here on earth.
In this episode, you’ll be able to…
Jordan is the author of The Royal in You - available everywhere on October 22, 2024!
To connect with Jordan…
Website: jordanraynor.com
Instagram: @jordanraynor
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In this solo episode, Blake discusses the history of the CIA's controversial MK Ultra program, which explored mind control and behavior modification through drugs, hypnosis, and psychological manipulation. The episode begins by referencing recent events that reignited the discussion around government secrecy and censorship. She emphasizes the long-term effects on unsuspecting U.S. citizens, who were subjected to non-consensual experiments with devastating consequences. The episode ultimately questions the government's trustworthiness and stresses that faith in Christ is the only source of true security.
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To connect with Blake…
Instagram: @thegirlnamedblake
Website: thegirlnamedblake.com
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