The Speakeasy

Let's talk about the world of Christian content creation, a shared experience of a content creator and an influencer. The industry has exploded and the Speakeasy will dive into what this experience looks like. Blake will discuss the good and bad of sharing your life on the internet as an interesting new genre of work.

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Laura Wifler joins Blake to talk about mothering a child with a rare disability and the grief and joy that comes along with that. In her book, she helps kids discover God's gift of Imago Dei, which gives deep connection to every person and provides the foundation for friendship. Listen in as they talk about some tips for proactive family discussions on understanding disabilities and how to answer kid's common questions surrounding that.

Laura is the author of the children's book, Like Me - available everywhere now!

To connect with Laura:

Website: laurawifler.com

Instagram: @laurawifler

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Can Christians take part in the use of cannabis - medically or recreationally? What does Scripture have to say about it? Tune in to hear my experience with transitioning from pharmaceuticals to cannabis and why I feel okay about it theologically.

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Patrick Miller | Truth Over Tribe | Episode 211

Pastor and cultural commentator Patrick Miller joins Blake to talk about creating a community where people who hold to different beliefs, values, and politics can work together for the common good. In his book, he offers a new way to look at the world, politics, religion, church, and people differently and as Jesus does. Listen in as they talk about how we as Christians can pledge their allegiance to Jesus instead of their political party.

Patrick is the author of Truth Over Tribe - available everywhere now!

To connect with Patrick:

Website: choosetruthovertribe.com

Instagram: @truthovertribe_

Twitter: @patrickkmiller_

Podcast: podcast.choosetruthovertribe.com/episodes

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The Speakeasy: Committing to being Misunderstood | Episode 210

If you are into conversations that are habitually disruptive and are a little bit deconstructive, deconstructive in a rebuilding way, welcome to Confessions of a Crappy Christian, the Speakeasy.

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Best-selling author, podcaster and Down syndrome advocate Heather Avis joins Blake to talk about creating a more inclusive world where everyone belongs. In her book, she reminds us that it is possible to make room for all people and all abilities, and that life is brighter when we give every person a chance to shine. Listen in as they talk about making a decision to step into an uncomfortable place to break down the barrier and what it looks like when you have the tools and the opportunity to love well.

Heather is the author of Everyone Belongs - available everywhere now!

To connect with Heather:

Website: theluckyfew.com | heatheravis.com

Instagram: @theluckyfewofficial | @heatheravis

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Blogger and podcaster Lana Stenner joins Blake to talk about how to experience more grace and authenticity right where you are through practical and inspirational examples. In her book, she shares what it looks like to ditch the hustle lifestyle and see beauty in your surroundings, cultivate bonds with the ones you love and how to work hand in hand with God. Listen in as they talk about how living with intention and purpose brings a happy, healthy life full of God's simple pleasures.

Lana is the author of The Grace-Filled Homestead - available everywhere now!

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Blog: lanastenner.com

Instagram: @lanastenner

TikTok: @lanastennerandgoatgang

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Founder of Live Deeply Rooted and blogger Sopha Rush joins Blake to talk about the good and beautiful things that are birthed through the refining seasons. In her devotional, she gives you the tools to live deeply rooted through powerful, life-changing truths. Listen in as they talk about the power of our own stories and how God is using each and every one of those testimonies to glorify Him.

Sopha is the author of 100 Days of Living Deeply Rooted - available everywhere now!

To connect with Sopha:

Blog: sopharush.squarespace.com

Instagram: @sopharush

Twitter: @sopharush

Facebook: @sopharush

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President of Proverbs 31 Ministries and author Lysa TerKeurst joins Blake to talk about how boundaries are not just a good idea, they're a God idea. In her book, she helps readers learn how to be honest when they are hurt and how good boundaries pave the way for the truest version of love. Listen in as they talk about how to recognize when a relationship has become unsafe or unsustainable and some of the tools for healthy ways to have hard conversations.

Lysa is the author of Good Boundaries & Goodbyes - available everywhere now!

To connect with Lysa:

Website: lysaterkeurst.com

Instagram: @lysaterkeurst

Twitter: @lysaterkeurst

Facebook: facebook.com/OfficialLysa

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Author and artist Ruth Chou Simons joins Blake to talk about how we can avoid the post-holiday let down and have a more meaningful Advent season. In her book, she offers a fresh take on the Advent experience; Jesus wasn't born to stay in a manger – he was born to go to the cross. Listen in as they talk about how Christmas is just the beginning of the road to redemption and what it looks like to replace the unrealistic expectations in the holiday season with gratitude and love.

Ruth is the author of Emmanuel - available everywhere now!

To connect with Ruth:

Website: ruthchousimons.com

Instagram: @ruthchousimons

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