Speaker and author Joel Malm joins Blake to talk about trusting in God's sovereignty through the ups and downs of life. In his book, he talks about how he has experienced firsthand the power of surrendering to God's plan and understanding the struggle to slow down and trust in God's timing. Listen in as they talk about how God always knows what is ahead and His grace will always come at the perfect moment in the perfect amount that we need.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Uncover hidden connections among life's challenging experiences.

• Explore the power of trusting in God's guidance during tough times.

• Delve into the potential of embracing discontentment for personal growth.

• Overcome fear by placing faith in the power of divine grace.

• Utilize past experiences as insightful lessons for future success.

Joel is the author of Connecting the Dots – available everywhere now!

To connect with Joel:

Website: joelmalm.com

Instagram: @joelrmalm

Facebook: @joelmalm

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Growing up in a religiously conservative home, Austin Noll had been conditioned to believe certain truths were absolute. But when he began to question these teachings, he discovered something unexpected: a greater understanding of faith, and a space to share his story with others. What he didn't expect was the ripple effect of healing and growth it would create.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Explore the intricacies of growing up in the church and examine how individuals can question faith and ideologies.

• Delve into the harmful dynamics present in Christian dating and relationships.

• Uncover the impact of purity culture on feelings of shame and guilt.

• Recognize the significance of critical thinking in shaping personal faith.

• Immerse yourself in understanding the Holy Spirit's supernatural role within Christianity.

Austin is the author of A Jumble of Crumbled Papers – available everywhere now!

To connect with Austin:

Instagram: @austin_noll

Podcast: @crumbledpaperspodcast

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Abby Roth joins Blake to talk about the idea of being classic: Becoming the best version of yourself in every possible way; constantly improving and constantly trying to accept reality for what it actually is. Listen in as they talk about rediscovering womanhood and femininity in today's day and age and what it looks like when we listen to what God calls us to prioritize instead of the world.

Abby is the host of The Classically Abby Podcast – listen everywhere now!

To connect with Abby:

Website: classicallyabby.com

Instagram | Twitter | YouTube: @classicallyabby

Podcast: classicallyabby.substack.com/s/the-classically-abby-podcast

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Writer, spiritual director, and award-winning musician Strahan Coleman joins Blake to talk about how his journey of pain, depression, and anxiety moved his working relationship with God to a deep friendship. In his book, he invites readers into a richer life of prayer by giving up consumer Christianity for a beautiful life of seeing and being seen by God. Listen in as they talk about why prayer is a way of being with God in the every day through our minds and bodies.

Strahan is the author of Beholding – available everywhere now!

To connect with Strahan:

Website: commonerscommunion.com

Instagram: @commoners_communion | @strahanmusic

Spotify: Strahan

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Do you feel heavy, restless, and less safe? Do you know of people in your life who have started to experience panic attacks despite never having them before? After discussing this with friends and followers on Instagram, we need to consider that this could be related to the spiritual realm. The upcoming episode of the Speakeasy will delve into the two spectrums of the unseen realms. Do you know where you stand when it comes to discussing and understanding the effects of the unseen realms?

After listening to this episode of the Speakeasy, please feel free to leave a comment and let Blake know your thoughts.

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Social researcher and relationship expert Shaunti Feldhan joins Blake to talk about one of the most common marriage issues: Sex. In her book, she provides insight into what helps couples maintain a healthy relationship in both physical intimacy and the larger context of general marital intimacy overall. Listen in as they talk about how we can get on the same page and create a thriving intimate life that is equally satisfying for both partners and how we can move from disconnection to delight.

Shaunti is the co-author of Secrets of Sex & Marriage – available everywhere now!

To connect with Shaunti:

Website: shaunti.com | secretsofsexandmarriage.com

Instagram & Twitter: @shauntifeldhahn

Facebook: facebook.com/ShauntiFeldhahnOfficial

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Author and co-founder of Dwellings Kathryn Maack joins Blake to talk about integrating what we're learning about God into our lives and closing the gap between our head and our heart. In her book, she talks about how we can surrender our entire selves to God in order to become abundantly alive, bearing His glory in the world every single day. Listen in as they talk about what it means to be spiritually alive; recognizing which parts of ourselves we're holding back in order for us to grow closer to Him.

Kathryn is the author of Whole – available everywhere now!

To connect with Kathryn:

Website: dwellings.info

Instagram: @kat_maack | @dwllngs

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Did you make it to 2023 without getting canceled? If so, you deserve a round of applause. In this week's episode of The Speakeasy, Blake will discuss the world of cancel culture, including its history and the true stories of hate that have been received by those who have been canceled. It is important to remember that you cannot cancel people who will not bend the knee.

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Author Jason Porterfield joins Blake to talk about how we define peace and what it actually looks like to be a peacemaker. In his book, he walks through Holy Week day-by-day where we get to see Jesus put all of his peace teaching into action. Listen in as they talk about how to recover the radical vision of peacemaking that Jesus embodied throughout Holy Week.

Jason is the author of Fight Like Jesus – available everywhere now!

To connect with Jason:

Website: jasonporterfield.com

Instagram & Twitter: @jg_porterfield

Facebook: facebook.com/JasonGPorterfield

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Ladies, have you tried every diet that exists? Have you found yourself getting trapped in the modern idea of what a woman's body is supposed to look like? If you have, this podcast episode will share what the turning point was for Blake. Yes, the idea of what a body should be has shifted. If you are ready to break up with the 'Crunchy Culture' and be happy in the body you have been given by God, be sure to listen to this episode. By the way, you may want to explore your ancestry after you listen in.

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