On this episode of Honestly, Though: Real Talk. Real Life. Real Faith., Rebecca Carrell and Nika Spaulding welcome back author and Bible teacher Kat Armstrong for a powerful conversation about tracing themes throughout Scripture. Kat reminds us that God never wastes a person, place, or thing, and her passion for studying the Bible and serving Jesus will leave you inspired and encouraged in your own walk of faith.

Find Kat's books and Bible studies HERE: https://www.katarmstrong.com/
Find out more about Nika Spaulding here: https://www.nikaspaulding.com/
Find out more about Rebecca Carrell here: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/

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We have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at [email protected].

All she wanted to do was start a Christian camp, so how did she end up launching and running a paper company? Stephanie Peters sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Nika Spaulding to talk about waiting on the Lord, counter-intuitive moves, and small steps of faith at a time.

Find out more about Duncan and Stone Paper Co. here: https://www.duncanandstone.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoo4sjIbLMyfawSnqHJRbXl65VIdtToIbKFTLuOCHxqSaluABTx3
Learn more about Camp Well here: https://thewellsummit.com/

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Liz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez | FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775

Nika Spaulding: https://www.nikaspaulding.com ; IG - @NikaAdidas | X - @NikaAdidas



We have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at [email protected].

The world tells you to do more, try harder, build your side-hustle, because you are only as good as what you produce. And it's killing you. Jenn Jett, founder of the Well Summit and self-proclaimed spiritual mentor and table setter, invites you to slow down, sit with the Holy Spirit, and see what He might say. If you find yourself swept along in the frantic pace of our culture, this conversation serves as a deep breath and a long exhale.

Learn more about Jenn Jett here: https://jennjett.com/
Learn more about Camp Well here: https://thewellsummit.com/
Follow Jenn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenn_jett/

Find out more about Nika Spaulding here: https://www.nikaspaulding.com/
Find out more about Rebecca Carrell here: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/

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Liz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775

Nika Spaulding: https://www.nikaspaulding.com ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; X - @NikaAdidas



We have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at [email protected].

Shame whispers that we are unworthy. Regret tells us we’ll never change. But what does God say?


In this powerful episode of Honestly, Though, Rebecca and Liz welcome Dr. Lacey Congdon—DTS graduate and expert in helping women break free from the grip of shame. Together, they explore the roots of shame and regret, how these emotions can silently shape our lives, and what it means to be fully known and fully loved by a gracious God. Dr. Congdon offers biblically grounded wisdom, practical tools, and the hope of freedom through Christ. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your past or tangled in guilt, this conversation is for you.

Find out more about Nika Spaulding here: https://www.nikaspaulding.com/
Find out more about Rebecca Carrell here: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/

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Liz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775

Nika Spaulding: https://www.nikaspaulding.com ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; X - @NikaAdidas



We have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at [email protected].

In this powerful episode of Honestly, Though, hosts Rebecca Carrell and Nika Spaulding are joined by Kelly Dippolito from the Center of Women in Leadership to revisit the stories of Rahab, Sarah, and Bathsheba—three women often misunderstood or overlooked in Scripture. Together, they explore how God worked through their courage, faith, and even their pain to move His redemptive story forward. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation that challenges assumptions, reclaims dignity, and reminds us that God's grace has always been at work through the lives of women in Scripture.

Visit the Center for Women in Leadership HERE.

Learn more about Kelly Dippolito HERE.

Find out more about Nika Spaulding here: https://www.nikaspaulding.com/
Find out more about Rebecca Carrell here: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/

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Liz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775

Nika Spaulding: https://www.nikaspaulding.com ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; X - @NikaAdidas



We have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at [email protected].

In this episode, Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and Kate Downing dive into a powerful conversation about what it means to fight the fear of the world by growing in the fear of the Lord. As anxiety, uncertainty, and cultural pressure rise all around us, how do we respond with boldness, peace, and faith? The trio explores the difference between being paralyzed by fear and being anchored in reverence for a holy, sovereign God. Join them as they unpack Scripture, share personal stories, and encourage listeners to live courageously—not by denying fear, but by replacing it with something far greater.

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Liz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775

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We have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at [email protected].

In a culture that attaches worth to productivity, many of us live dangerously close to the brink of burnout. If you find yourself striving and straining and still coming up short, we recorded this conversation just for you. Jodi H. Grubbs sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about the art of being still and the spiritual renewal that God imparts through silence.

Find Jodi's latest book, Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale, HERE
Find Jodi online HERE

Find out more about Nika Spaulding here: https://www.nikaspaulding.com/
Find out more about Rebecca Carrell here: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/

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Liz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775

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We have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at [email protected].

In this episode, we welcome Rev. Dr. Laura B. Murray to explore the transformative power of Christian hospitality. Drawing on her deep theological insight and practical experience, Dr. Murray discusses how hospitality extends beyond social niceties to become a radical, countercultural expression of God’s love. She invites listeners to consider hospitality not as a mere act of hosting, but as a posture of the heart—one that creates space for the stranger, the marginalized, and the weary. Through Scripture, stories, and thoughtful reflection, this conversation challenges us to embody Christ’s welcome in our homes, churches, and daily lives.

See Rev. Dr. Laura's resources here: https://laurabmurray.com/

See Nika's resources here: https://www.nikaspaulding.com/

See Rebecca's resources here: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/

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Liz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775

Nika Spaulding: https://www.nikaspaulding.com ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; X - @NikaAdidas

We have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at [email protected].

The Bible tells the story of the world, God's people, and God's plan to save the nations. The Old Testament tells the story of the birth, rise, fall, and partial redemption of Israel. The Gospels tell the story of Jesus. Acts through 3 John tells the story of the birth, rise, and spread of the Church. We are, right now, living between 3 John and Revelation. Pastor, author, and theologian J.T. English joins Nika Spaulding and Rebecca Carrell to talk about what it means to live into Scripture by remembering and rehearsing.

Resources and Recommendations:


The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story Find the book HERE. 
Listen to the Knowing Faith podcast HERE.
Learn more about Training the Church HERE.
Find J.T.'s book, Remember and Rehearse: An Invitation to Participate in God's Story HERE.

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Liz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775

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We have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at [email protected]. 

When did people believe that Jesus was God and what role did women play in the spread of the gospel? Dr. Sandra Glahn sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Nika Spaulding to talk about the mothers of the church and the various ways that men and women served together.

Resources: Find out more about Dr. Sandra Glahn here: https://sandraglahn.com/
Find out more about Nika Spaulding here: https://www.nikaspaulding.com/
Find out more about Rebecca Carrell here: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/

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Rebecca Carrell: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ ;  IG - @RebeccaCarrell ; X: @RebeccaACarrell ; FB - Rebecca Ashbrook Carrell

Liz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775

Nika Spaulding: https://www.nikaspaulding.com ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; X - @NikaAdidas



We have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at [email protected].