Is hell real? if it's real, what is it? A place? An idea? A power at work in the world/ If it's a place, where is it? And how could a good God send people to hell? Rebecca Carrell and Nika Spaulding invite Joshua Ryan Butler, author of The Skeletons in God's Closet, to sit down for an in-depth conversation about one of the most controversial aspects of the Christian faith.

Read more about Josh and his books here: https://joshuaryanbutler.com/

Purchase The Skeletons in God's Closet here: https://tinyurl.com/3c4zdzkx

Follow Josh on Twitter: @butlerjosh

If you enjoy the show, would you please consider rating and reviewing Honestly, Though? Those reviews help others find us in the PodUniverse, and we deeply appreciate the love! Also, you can reach out to us personally to join the conversation on the following platforms:

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

Nika Spaulding: stjudeoakcliff.org ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; Twitter - @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] or on Twitter: @TBStandridge

Jillian Benfield was a successful television news anchor and journalist when her world came crashing down through a phone call. Learning that her son had Down Syndrome caused her and her husband to rethink everything they thought they knew about God, life, and worth. Today, she advocates not only for her son's inclusion, but for all who have a condition that places them on society's "fringe." Join Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez for a poignant and powerful discussion on navigating the unexpected turns life takes.

Follow Jillian Benfield: http://jillianbenfield.com/
IG:@jillianbenfieldblog
FB: @jillianbenfield

Purchase The Gift of the Unexpected: Discovering Who You Were Meant to Be When Life Goes Off Plan for 30% off at http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/the-gift-of-the-unexpected/412290

If you enjoy the show, would you please consider rating and reviewing Honestly, Though? Those reviews help others find us in the PodUniverse, and we deeply appreciate the love! Also, you can reach out to us personally to join the conversation on the following platforms:

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

Nika Spaulding: stjudeoakcliff.org ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; Twitter - @NikaAdidas

No one makes it through life without scars, and scars wrought from shame can take years to heal. Whether you carry shame from past mistakes or from things others have done to you, Jesus can set you free. Join Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and guest Christian Williams as they take a close look at the origins of shame in Genesis and walk through the shame-detangling process.

Connect with Christian Williams:
Instagram: @thecw1990; @gracedthough
Twitter: @thecw1990

Podcasts:
Bad Seminarians (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-seminarians/id1537463450)
Graced, Though (https://www.gracedthough.com/)

If you enjoy the show, would you please consider rating and reviewing Honestly, Though? Those reviews help others find us in the PodUniverse, and we deeply appreciate the love! Also, you can reach out to us personally to join the conversation on the following platforms:

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

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

Nika Spaulding: stjudeoakcliff.org ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; Twitter - @NikaAdidas

No matter how old we are, something is always forming or shaping us, and unless we are intentional, we are conforming to the world around us. But the Apostle Paul said, "Do not be conformed to the patterns of this world. Rather, be transformed by the renewing of your mind." So how do we renew our minds? Join Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and Nika Spaulding as they discuss healthy rhythms for spiritual transformation.

If you enjoy the show, would you please consider rating and reviewing Honestly, Though? Those reviews help others find us in the PodUniverse, and we deeply appreciate the love! Also, you can reach out to us personally to join the conversation on the following platforms:

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

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

Nika Spaulding: stjudeoakcliff.org ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; Twitter - @NikaAdidas

A "staggering number of Americans" are reporting anxiety, fear, and frustration, according to the most recent Harris poll, largely due to inflation, civil unrest, and violence. And yet Jesus promised his followers peace, regardless of circumstances. Author and podcast Jodie Niznik sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Nika Spaulding to talk about corralling our anxious thoughts with "Lectio Divina"—a monastic practice of Scripture meditation.

To keep up with Jodie Niznik, visit http://www.jodieniznik.com/.

To subscribe to her podcast on Spotify, visit https://open.spotify.com/show/3EV8RsLUlSeyfZvONYoRFc

To check out Jodie's books, see http://www.jodieniznik.com/studies

If you enjoy the show, would you please consider rating and reviewing Honestly, Though? Those reviews help others find us in the PodUniverse, and we deeply appreciate the love! Also, you can reach out to us personally to join the conversation on the following platforms:

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

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

Nika Spaulding: stjudeoakcliff.org ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; Twitter - @NikaAdidas

Ask ten different pastors if a woman can lead in church, and chances are you will get ten different answers. So what does the Bible have to say about it and what did the earliest churches believe? How did Jesus relate to women and what role did they play in his ministry? Rebecca Carrell and Nika Spaulding sit down with Dr. Sue Edwards and Kelley Mathews to discuss their latest book, "40 Questions About Women in Ministry" and delve into one of the most divisive topics in Christian circles today.

To order 40 Questions About Women in Ministry, click here: https://www.amazon.com/40-Questions-About-Women-Ministry/dp/0825447259

To connect with Dr. Sue visit https://www.discovertogetherseries.com/meetsue or follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sue.g.edwards.56

To connect with Kelley Mathews visit https://www.patheos.com/blogs/kelleymathews/author/kmathews/

Connect with Kelley on Twitter: @KelleyMMathews

If you enjoy the show, would you please consider rating and reviewing Honestly, Though? Those reviews help others find us in the PodUniverse, and we deeply appreciate the love! Also, you can reach out to us personally to join the conversation on the following platforms:

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

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

Nika Spaulding: stjudeoakcliff.org ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; Twitter - @NikaAdidas

In 1997, Josh Harris wrote and released a book called I Kissed Dating Goodbye. The book quickly became a best seller, and purity culture was born.Liefway Christian Booksellers produced True Love Waits—a program primarily designed to teach teens the biblical path to marriage. The program, however, produced unintentional results. Dr. Sandra Glahn of Dallas Theological Seminary sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about the ramifications of purity culture on women and how to rebuild right relationships between men and women in the church.

Find more about Dr. Sandra Glahn at http://aspire2.com/.

Purchase Dr. Glahn's most recent Bible study at http://aspire2.com/books/coffee-cup-bible-series/.

Connect with Dr. Glahn on social media: @sandraglahn

If you enjoy the show, would you please consider rating and reviewing Honestly, Though? Those reviews help others find us in the PodUniverse, and we deeply appreciate the love! Also, you can reach out to us personally to join the conversation on the following platforms:

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

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

Nika Spaulding: stjudeoakcliff.org ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; Twitter - @NikaAdidas

What are you saying goodbye to in 2022? What do you hope for in 2023? Nika Spaulding, Liz Rodriguez, and Rebecca Carrell discuss what God taught them in 2022, their dreams for the new year, and their prayers for YOU as you turn the page on your calendar.

If you enjoy the show, would you please consider rating and reviewing Honestly, Though? Those reviews help others find us in the PodUniverse, and we deeply appreciate the love! Also, you can reach out to us personally to join the conversation on the following platforms:

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

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

Nika Spaulding: stjudeoakcliff.org ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; Twitter - @NikaAdidas

Remember the way Christmas inspired a deep sense of wonder when you were a child? What if you could recapture that as an adult? Rebecca, Liz, and Nika discuss what it means to have childlike wonder and circumstance-proof joy this Christmas.

If you enjoy the show, would you please consider rating and reviewing Honestly, Though? Those reviews help others find us in the PodUniverse, and we deeply appreciate the love! Also, you can reach out to us personally to join the conversation on the following platforms:

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

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

Nika Spaulding: stjudeoakcliff.org ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; Twitter - @NikaAdidas

Cynthia Yanof's kids span fourteen years—from a 20-year-old sophomore in college to a six-year-old kindergartner. This week on Honestly, Though, Cynthia shares four things she's learned as the "oldest mom on the playground."

Find Cynthia at https://cynthiayanof.com/ and be sure to check out the Pardon the Mess Podcast.

See Cynthia's latest contribution to the Today Show's website: https://community.today.com/user/jill-jefferson

If you enjoy the show, would you please consider rating and reviewing Honestly, Though? Those reviews help others find us in the PodUniverse, and we deeply appreciate the love! Also, you can reach out to us personally to join the conversation on the following platforms:

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

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

Nika Spaulding: stjudeoakcliff.org ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; Twitter - @NikaAdidas