Honest Christian Conversations

Is it okay to be angry with God after tragedy? In this deeply moving episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I step out of my comfort zone by speaking with Weston Brandon, a member of the LDS Church, about grief, faith, and healing after unimaginable loss. Weston shares the heartbreaking story of losing his wife just weeks after the birth of their son—and the anger, questions, and raw prayers that followed.

Together, we explore what honest prayer looks like in seasons of pain, whether faith can survive deep anger toward God, and how healing can begin even when answers never come. This conversation also touches on widower grief, finding love again without guilt, navigating faith differences, and trusting God through life-altering tragedy.

If you’ve ever felt angry with God, struggled with grief after loss, or wondered if faith can coexist with heartbreak, this episode offers hope, honesty, and encouragement.

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Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?

If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.

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Get updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.

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Your support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.

👉 Submit a prayer request

Visit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.

Thank you for being part of this community.

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When you hear the word obedience, do you cringe? You’re not alone. In this Season 6 minisode of Honest Christian Conversations, I unpack why obedience to Christ isn’t about control—it’s about freedom. Inspired by my conversation with Scott Mocha, I challenge the fear of sharing the gospel and introduce a new kind of FOMO: fear of missing what God wants to do through you. This episode encourages believers to step out of their comfort zones, model faith through action, and allow their children to encounter Jesus in real, personal ways.

If you’ve ever hesitated when God nudged you to love someone others avoid, this minisode is for you.

👉 This minisode only scratches the surface. My full conversation with Scott Mocha was deeply encouraging and challenged how I think about loving people. Listen to that episode here

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What do you do when God nudges you to speak to someone you’d rather avoid?
In this powerful episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Scott Mocha to explore how God often calls us to love the very people society overlooks.

Scott shares his remarkable journey—from addiction to experiencing radical transformation through unconditional love. Together, Scott and I unpack what it really looks like to respond when God calls you in the moment—without fear, judgment, or pressure to “get it right.”

This conversation challenges believers to move past comfort, religious performance, and excuses, and instead reflect the heart of Christ through genuine connection, compassion, and obedience.

If you’ve ever wondered how to share your faith naturally, love people who don’t believe like you, or respond when God places someone on your heart, this episode will encourage and equip you.

Listen to Scott's Memoir

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Get updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.

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Your support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.

👉 Submit a prayer request

Visit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.

Thank you for being part of this community.

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January Revisit: A Favorite Moment Worth Hearing Again

Throughout January, I’m sharing short clips from past episodes of Honest Christian Conversations—moments that deeply impacted me and continue to resonate.

Today’s minisode features a 3-minute clip from Part Two of a two-part conversation centered on repentance, healing, and spiritual freedom. In this episode, I speak with Beatty Carmichael as we explore the power of strategic repentance and how confronting past sin can lead to profound healing and newfound peace, inspired by Proverbs 28:13.

Because this conversation unfolds over two episodes, I strongly encourage you to listen to Part One first, then the full Part Two episode, to fully grasp the depth and heart of this message.

Whether this is your first time hearing this discussion or a reminder of a truth you’ve encountered before, I invite you to revisit both episodes prayerfully.

Sometimes God uses a familiar call to repentance to bring lasting healing and freedom.

January Revisit: A Favorite Moment Worth Hearing Again

Throughout January, I’m sharing short clips from past episodes of Honest Christian Conversations—moments that deeply impacted me and continue to resonate.

Today’s minisode features a 3-minute clip from a previous episode centered on breaking free from religious legalism and finding true peace in Christ. For many years, I was personally steeped in legalism, and the aftermath was painful and lasting.

In the original episode, I speak with Desiree Taylor, author of Created to Relate, as she shares her powerful testimony of breaking free from the chains of legalism and discovering authentic freedom and peace in Christ.

Whether this is your first time hearing this conversation or a reminder of truth you’ve already encountered, I invite you to go back and listen to the full episode.

Sometimes God uses a familiar message to gently lead us into deeper freedom.

🎧 Original Episode: Finding Peace Beyond Religious Legalism

Buy Desiree’s book

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Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?

If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.

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It helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.

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Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:

👉 Join the mailing list

Get updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.

👉 Support the show financially

Your support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.

👉 Submit a prayer request

Visit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.

Thank you for being part of this community.

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January Revisit: A Favorite Moment Worth Hearing Again

Throughout January, I’m sharing short clips from past episodes of Honest Christian Conversations—moments that deeply impacted me and continue to resonate.

Today’s minisode features a 3-minute clip from a previous episode where I share my spiritual reflections on the Quiet on the Set documentary and the hidden abuses within the 1990s–2000s Nickelodeon studio.

Whether this is your first time listening or a reminder of a conversation you’ve already heard, I invite you to go back and listen to the full episode.

Sometimes God uses a familiar message to speak to us in a brand-new way.

🎧 Original Episode: My Takeaway from the Quiet On The Set Documentary

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If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.

As we step into a new year, I’m sharing some significant changes coming to Honest Christian Conversations—and the personal journey God has been leading me through to get here.

After a season of deep reflection, conviction, and prayer, I realized I needed to grow in boldness, humility, and love—especially when it comes to engaging with people I disagree with. This episode is an honest look at what it means to let God stretch our faith, challenge our comfort zones, and call us into deeper obedience.

If you’re entering this year sensing that God is calling you to grow, change, or step into something uncomfortable, you are not alone. Let’s walk this journey together and allow Him to transform us.

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As the year comes to a close, I invite listeners to examine whether they are following the real Jesus or an airbrushed version shaped by culture and assumptions. This minisode unpacks true biblical intimacy—being fully known and still chosen—and why Scripture is essential to knowing who Jesus really is. A sobering, hope-filled call to begin the new year rooted in God’s Word.

Looking to see how you can discern the true Jesus from the airbrushed? Listen to Phill Tague's episode

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Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?

If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.

This minisode explores the importance of encouragement for men and how believers can support them well.

Heads up: I am not feeling well during this episode (I had the stomach flu while recording), but God showed up and did what he always does: to encourage and equip.

Listen to Mark's Episode

Listen to the back catalog of previous men-equipping-men episodes of season five.

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Was this episode of Honest Christian Conversations meaningful to you?

If something here encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take one small step forward in your faith, I’m really grateful you spent this time with me.

Here’s how you can take the next step 👇

👉 Leave a comment or write a quick review

It helps this show reach others who are also looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life.

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Other ways to connect with Honest Christian Conversations:

👉 Join the mailing list

Get updates, monthly prayer gatherings, and a little behind-the-scenes reflection on what God is teaching me as I walk this journey of faith.

👉 Support the show financially

Your support helps keep this space going and allows for more honest conversations about healing, freedom, and following Jesus in everyday life.

👉 Submit a prayer request

Visit the website and let me pray with you. This is a safe place for questions, struggles, and taking things to God honestly.

Thank you for being part of this community.

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