Honeyed Candor

In this episode of Honeyed Candor, Christy explains what has been going on in her life, and the importance of getting up and going again. This is the conclusion of season 1, and Christy talks about what's next on the horizon for Season 2 - including new rhythms and honest conversations. 

This week is different.  Normally I have show notes, scripture, and a clutterred desk as I record.  This week, however, I sat down with just my computer, microphone, and opened my mouth. 

Join me as I reveal a couple deep revelations the Lord showed me as I wrestled with the topic of women in leadership of the church.  I reveal my own hesitations, and how the Lord showed me the truth through scripture. 

Scripture says that judgement begins in the house of the Lord.  In this episode, Christy answers questions that center around the hypocrisy of Christians.  She also goes into detail about how allowing the flaws of others effects their relationship with God.  

In this third episode of The Impasse Series, join Christy gets honest about what belief actually requires. The true cost of belief, is surrender.

In this second episode of The Impasse Series, Christy goes over more questions that have to deal with "Why does God allow (insert issue here), and how God's love works in the midst of it all.

The Impasse Series | Episode 1 of 4: The Father's Heart

In this first episode of The Impasse Series, we're tackling nine of the hardest questions people bring to the edge of faith: Why does God feel absent? Why do evil people prosper? Why would a loving God allow Hell? Why doesn't He just make His existence obvious?

Every answer runs through the same lens. God is sovereign, and He is our Father. And once you understand that, His logic starts to look less like indifference and more like parenting. A Father who sees the whole timeline doesn't owe you an explanation for every decision. But He is good. And that changes everything.

This is Honeyed Candor. We speak the truth in love, even when the truth is hard, and even when love costs something.

The episode delves into the pastoral side of handling grief over fallen leaders, addressing the impact on disciples and the need for proper shepherding. It also explores the stages of grief, the burden of witnessing, and the struggle with self-doubt and vindication. The episode delves into the complex emotions and challenges faced when spiritual leaders fall, addressing the grief, forgiveness, and healing process. Christy provides practical advice and biblical insights for navigating these difficult experiences.

Takeaways

• Grief over a fallen leader is not a theology problem, it's a real loss.
• The burden of witnessing and the struggle with self-doubt and vindication are common experiences in the aftermath of a leader's fall.
• Rebuilding discernment after betrayal takes time and involves recalibrating your trust in God, not in people or leaders.

This episode breaks down how to discern and steward exposure and accountability using a biblical lens.

We're living in a moment where everyone is louder than ever — and truth is harder to find than ever. In this introduction episode, Christy Crites lays out the vision behind Honeyed Candor: why this show exists, what it refuses to be, and why a confused generation desperately needs a voice that is both honest and anchored. She takes a candid look at the cultural moment we're in — the noise, the compromise, the theological drift — and makes the case for why hard questions deserve real answers. Plus, what to expect going forward: one hard question, one honest answer, every week.

Host Christy Crites is a prophetic voice for a generation that has questions — and she's not afraid to answer them.

Life has a way of putting us into situations we weren't ready for. Perhaps a loss that doesn't make sense or a leader who falls. Maybe it's a prayer that went unanswered. Moments that make us wonder — is God even real? Is any of this true?

Honeyed Candor is a theology podcast that meets you in those moments. Every week, Christy answers the hard questions — the ones born out of real pain and real doubt — honestly, from scripture, without flinching.

This isn't a show for people who have it all figured out. It's for anyone who has ever had their faith rattled and needed someone bold enough to tell them the truth.

One hard question. One honest answer, spoken in love. Every week.

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