UnVerse

UnVerse

By Ashlynn Eison and Denise MechlingReligion & Spirituality
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UnVerse episodes

  • Musings of the Bible Thumping Church Kids : A Real Conversation

    The phrase "good church kid" has been used for decades to describe an innocent kid that doesn't cause trouble and generally follows the rules. In your experience though, can you honestly say that the way we have treated these kids has encouraged them to pursue a closer relationship with God? Ashlynn and Denise pull from their time of being one of the church kids to reveal some misconceptions that the public, and more specifically the church, have about these young people. 

    42 min
  • It's All About Me :Testimony

    Have you ever found yourself believing that your testimony was too bad or too boring to share? In those moments, we have the opportunity to take a step back and reevaluate what a testimony truly is and why we are commanded to share it. Brandi Warren joins us on this episode and beautifully shares what the word testimony means to her and why we should look deeper into God's design for our story.

    45 min
  • Choosing the Best Motivation : Love, Gratitude, or Duty

    Should the motivation for serving God change as a Christian matures in their faith or does is stay constant for all people at all stages of life? This is a question that we have to ask ourselves from time to time when we look and WHY we do what we do. Whether consciously or unconsciously, our motivation greatly impacts the results of our service.

    39 min
  • When Your Roots Run Deep : Comfort Or Controversy

    Why is it so hard to leave a place, job, or people? There are so many times in our lives where we are faced with a change that will make us uncomfortable and change the trajectory of our lives. We come up with a million reasons why we can't or won't make a change. but eventually you have to decide to be comfortable or to encounter controversy.

    36 min
  • Can Women Really Have It All? : Women In Ministry

    Join Ashlynn and Denise as they explore the topic of Women in Ministry with Kathy Parsons. Ask yourself, can women really have it all? Does that include being able to work in ministry? What does scripture really say about women through the years and their role in spreading the gospel?

    40 min
  • Tips or Tracts : Y'all Need Jesus

    Come alongside Ashlynn and Denise as they read a listeners heartbreaking story about their experience with Christians. In this episode, we explore how there is often a drastic divide between our behavior and Christlikeness. Where do we go wrong when we say “Y’all Need Jesus”?

    43 min
  • Does Different Mean Divide? : Separation From Other Christians

    In the past we have talked a lot about love and unity, but are there legitimate biblical reasons why a Christian should separate from another christian? Bryan Samms joins us in this episode to discuss the topic of separation between Christians and churches, and gives us an inside look at how this has impacted his own life.

    41 min
  • Is There An Answer? : Traditional Church vs. Contemporary Church

    How is a Christian supposed to determine what style of church that God would be most pleased with? We are presented with an array of options that range from dark smokey stages to pews and stained glass windows. Surely, God would direct His people towards the type of church that best honors Him! Leave your opinions at the door, and challenge your comfort zone.

    39 min
  • All Pain and No Gain : Church Hurt

    "I am tired of being so angry all the time." Some situations we face in life cause sprouts of anger to spring up and over time, or almost instantly, cause deep roots of anger and hurt. In Episode 6, All Pain and No Gain: Church Hurt, through a very real conversation, Denise and Ashlynn discuss the unfortunate reality that many times churches and people inside churches can be the overwhelming cause of our pain. 

    43 min

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Through real conversations, Ashlynn and Denise challenge others to test their preconceived ideas about Christianity through the lens of God's word.