When we meet Jesus for the first time, it is the most exhilarating feeling you can imagine. A rush of love over takes you and an overall amazement that God is who He says He is overwhelms your mind. Then something happens. If we aren't careful we can become so familiar with God's ways that we lose our amazement for who He is. This message is a call for Christians to return to their first love and fall in love with Jesus all over again. There is no mastering God. The wisest theologian is no close to knowing God in totality than an infant child, yet often the longer we are in relationship with Jesus the less fervent we become. Let's turn our hearts back to the Him so He can set us on fire again!

In this episode I interview Aaron Heeg, a husband of 24 years and a father of 6 who's served in leadership in several ministries over the years. On today's episode we discuss how to self-examine and, with the aide of the Holy Spirit, get free from the things that attract us to toxic environments. We also delve deeper into why leaders get abusive and how we can heal and thrive as the people God made us to be. As always, if you like what you hear, leave a review and don't forget to subscribe! 

In this episode I interview my friend Michael Dore, a man with extensive experience in ministry and the marketplace, about how leadership is supposed to look in a church and organizations in general. We discuss the differences between healthy and unhealthy leadership paradigms and how leaders can properly shepherd and get the most out of God's people. You won't want to miss this episode. Be sure to subscribe if you like what you hear!

Have you ever wondered why people stay in an abusive church when they know things aren't as they should be? Cassandra and myself tackle some of the main mindsets that get build over time that keep people coming back for more. They're often taught to distrust their own instincts, they'll never experience the power of God again, or sometimes people keep going because they love the people they fellowship with. We tackle all of these and more from our own experiences. Be sure to subscribe!

On today's episode I interview my friend and fellow GSSM alum, Zach Ducote. Zach is an entrepreneur with a missionary's heart. On today's episode we discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy thought life and how your inner world determines your outer world. We evaluate this truth in the context of spiritual abuse and examine why it's important to renew your mind so you can propel yourself forward into your destiny. If you haven't done so already, be sure to subscribe!

On today's episode I sit down with my friend Stephen Thor. Stephen is a former campus pastor who's currently an engineer. We go deep today discussing emotional health in the life of a Christian and the importance of embracing your humanity to have compassion for yourself and for others. With culture adapting to value authenticity and vulnerability, we as Christians will have zero impact if we insist on maintaining a façade. Be sure to like this episode and subscribe to the Podcast!

On today's episode, my guest and friend Heidi Bastaros dives into Scripture to show the differences between healthy and unhealthy church cultures. If you have been engrained in an unhealthy environment, Heidi shares deep wisdom to help you heal and move forward victoriously. You will walk away from this episode with a great ability to discern the intentions of others, establish healthy boundaries, and how to forgive yourself. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already!

Recently, the news broke that the now deceased Ravi Zacharias, a legendary apologist, was living a double life. RIZM, the ministry that bears his name, recently released a report which confirmed the accusations which were made against them. In this episode we dissect the report and draw out lessons from this terrible scandal so the Church can embrace the coming purity and holiness movement. Please subscribe if you haven't already!

On today's episode I interview my good friend John Gallagher. John has an extensive background in media both in the ministry and marketplace contexts. On today's episode we discuss how relationships and expectations from leadership in a church can turn unhealthy when we seek their approval over God's approval. This naturally lead to a discussion on the importance of a strong devotion life for a Christian. Unhealthy dynamics in our relationships with leaders is one of the hallmarks of an abusive church culture. As always, don't forget to subscribe!

Welcome to season 2 of Raw Faith! We are kicking off the new season with an interview with my friend Shane Latham. Shane has an extensive background as a licensed professional counselor and brings unique perspective from a psychological perspective on the effects of spiritual abuse. For today's episode we are digging into some takeaways from the landmark book on the subject of spiritual abuse, "The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse." This episode will help further clarify the makings of an abusive environment which will set the stage for later conversations in this season. As always, please subscribe if you haven't already!