Every message you send to me matters—especially when it comes from someone who is struggling and looking for encouragement.

In this fanmail episode, I respond to a message about addiction and the challenges that come with trying to break free. These kinds of questions often spark meaningful conversations that help not just one person, but many listeners who may be walking through similar struggles.

For many years, I personally struggled with an addiction to pornography. For seventeen years, it took more from my life than I care to admit. Because of that experience, I care deeply about creating a space where people can talk honestly about addiction and seek help without shame.

If you are struggling with addiction, please know that you are not alone. I am always willing to pray with you and walk alongside you as you seek healing and freedom.

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What happens when your child turns 18?

Suddenly, they are considered a young adult, and the role of a parent begins to change in ways we may not expect.

Parenting doesn’t end when our children become adults—but navigating this new stage of life can feel unfamiliar and uncertain. There’s no clear roadmap for how the relationship shifts.

In this minisode, I share some of the challenges I’ve faced as I learn to navigate a new season of parenting and a new relationship with my adult daughter.

If you’ve walked through this transition yourself—or know it’s coming—this reflection might resonate with you.

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Do you remember your teenage years?

The awkward self-consciousness, the deep search for identity, and the questions about purpose seemed to echo without clear answers.

Every generation wrestles with those questions, but Gen Z is facing them in a world shaped heavily by social media, constant comparison, and competing voices telling them who they should be.

In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Benjamin Crawshaw, a Gen Z pastor and representative of Trueface, to discuss the identity challenges young people face today.

Together, we explore how culture, technology, and social pressure influence how Gen Z sees themselves—and why discovering who we are in Christ is more important than ever.

This conversation dives into the timeless journey of identity and what it looks like to help the next generation find their worth and purpose in the right place.

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Have you ever had a moment when your pride got the better of you—and you immediately felt the sting of regret?

Humility is not something most of us are born with. It’s something we learn through daily choices and through the ways God shapes our hearts over time.

In this minisode, I share a personal example of a moment when God used a situation in my life to humble me and remind me how easily pride can slip in.

Learning humility isn’t always comfortable, but it’s an important part of growing in our walk with Christ.

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Are you ready to live the low life?

What would happen if we stopped fighting God and chose instead to surrender our pride and humble ourselves before Him?

In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Dustin Largusa, host of The Low Life Show. Dustin has built a powerful platform encouraging people to humble themselves before God and embrace a life that looks very different from what the world calls success.

Through years of painful choices and difficult lessons, Dustin came to realize that living the “low life” isn’t something to be avoided—it’s actually where true transformation begins when we fully surrender ourselves to Christ.

In our conversation, Dustin shares his journey, what humility really looks like in everyday life, and why getting low before God is the place where real change begins.

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LISTEN TO DUSTIN'S SHOW: https://thelowlifeshow.buzzsprout.com/

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Could something good have come from COVID?

Despite the hardships, losses, and disruptions the pandemic brought into our lives, God was still at work—even in the middle of uncertainty.

In this minisode, I reflect on the COVID lockdown experience and ask an important question: Did you see God moving during that season?

Sometimes it’s only in hindsight that we begin to recognize the ways God was shaping our hearts, strengthening relationships, or redirecting our paths.

After listening, I’d love to hear from you.

What good, if any, came out of the COVID season for you?

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“Be not weary in well doing, for in due season you shall reap.”

In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I sit down with Jo’mel Powell, who shares a deeply personal story about what the 2020 pandemic revealed in his life.

What began as an effort to save his marriage soon became something much bigger. As the world shut down during the pandemic, Jo’mel found himself fighting not only for his relationship but for his family and his faith.

With honesty and conviction, he shares what it was like to walk through one of the darkest seasons of his life and how God used that time to strengthen his love for his wife and newborn daughter.

Jo’mel’s story is a powerful reminder that even in seasons of uncertainty, hardship, and isolation, God can work in ways we never expected.

After listening, I’d love to hear from you.

What was the pandemic like for you?

CHECK OUT JO'MEL POWELL'S WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/jomel.powell

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If you could travel back to any moment in biblical history, where would you go?

This fascinating question opens the door to so many possibilities. There are countless moments in Scripture that would be incredible to witness firsthand.

In this minisode, I share a few of the moments I think would be amazing to experience and why they stand out to me.

After listening, I would love to hear from you.
Where in biblical history would you choose to go?

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In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I continue the Christian Men Series, highlighting men who use their gifts and talents to serve God in unique ways.

I’ll be honest—I'm not usually someone who gets excited about documentaries. But when the subject matter is engaging enough, I’ll give one a chance.

In this conversation, I talk with Craig DeHut, co-founder of Appian Media. What began as a passion for filmmaking has grown into a mission to create free, professional-quality documentaries that help modern readers better understand the ancient world of the Bible.

Through beautiful visuals and on-location storytelling across biblical landscapes, Craig and his team are helping bridge the gap between the world of Scripture and the world we live in today.

We talk about the heart behind Appian Media, why visual storytelling can deepen our understanding of Scripture, and how these documentaries have become an incredible free resource for families, churches, and homeschoolers.

If you've ever wondered whether a documentary could actually be engaging—or even cool—this episode might surprise you.

Craig's Website: https://www.appianmedia.org/

Appian Media's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@appianmedia

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“I forgive you.”

Those three words can be incredibly difficult to say.

There have been many moments in my life when forgiveness felt almost impossible. Maybe you’ve experienced that too. When someone has hurt us deeply, the idea of forgiving them can feel overwhelming.

But over time, I began to realize something important: forgiveness isn’t just something we are commanded to do—it’s something that can bring real freedom into our lives.

In this minisode, I share part of my personal journey through healing and forgiveness. One of the most meaningful steps in that journey was learning to say the words “I forgive you” to my parents.

That moment didn’t erase the past, but it changed how I carried it. Forgiveness began to release the weight of pain I had been holding onto for years.

If you’re in a place where forgiveness feels difficult—or if you’re longing to hear someone say those words to you—I hope this reflection encourages you to take a step toward healing.

Sometimes forgiveness becomes the key that unlocks the door to a new future.

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