If social media reveals anything, it reveals that we are a people who want to be seen and heard. In short, we are searching for significance. Carol McLeod joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod (Liz Rodriguez) to discuss how the world's idea of significance is destined to fail us, and how true affirmation and validation can only be found in one place.
We all have things in our past we wish we could erase. And you've heard people say, "Don't let your past define you!" But what if that is exactly what it's supposed to do? Author and speaker Kasey Van Norman sits down with Rebecca and Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod to talk about the power in using your past to propel you in your purpose.
In a #metoo #churchtoo world, how can we ensure our boys will grow up with a Christ-centered worldview? Dave Willis didn't hold back when he sat down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodgriguez, covering everything from pornography to marriage to gender and everything in between. Listen to the podcast and find out how you can win a copy of Dave's book, called "Raising Boys who Respect Girls."
By and large, the world shies away from honest conversations about dying, death, and grieving. Even in Christian circles much of what we say is wrong. Dr. Glenn Kreider of Dallas Theological Seminary sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about the damage we do when we approach death incorrectly, and how the good news is so much better than we thought.
The National Education Association calls anxiety "the mental-health tsunami" of today's generation of kids and teens. A Pew Research survey from last year states that 70% of polled students cited anxiety and depression as major problems. Cynthia Yanof of ChristianParenting.org sat down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about navigating mental health with our kids and the surprising source of their problems.
Those who have struggled with shame to one degree or another know the truth: shame is insidious, permeating our relationships and inhibiting our ability to connect with God and others. But Scripture tells us that Jesus has already born our sin and our shame, freeing us to live victoriously in Christ. So why do we still struggle? Ashley Greene joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss how we can finally break shame's slippery tentacles.
Sometimes the biggest thing keeping people away from the church is Christians. Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez sit down with author and professor Mary Jo Sharp to talk about her latest book, "Why I Still Believe." If you or someone you know struggles with misbehaving Christians, this episode is for you.
You have a dream in your heart, but something is holding you back. You feel called to lead, but have yet to stand up. Why? Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez sit down with author Kat Armstrong to discuss the barriers keeping women from walking and thriving in the thing that Jesus has called them to do. Where the Church and the world have mixed messages on a woman's role, Kat has another message: "No More Holding Back!"
As the daughter of Billy and Ruth Graham, little Ruth grew up the daughter of the world's most famous evangelist. She longed for her father to be home and more present in her life. Ruth sat down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez for a candid conversation about her brokenness and her journey to forgiveness that she details in her new book, Forgiving My Father, Forgiving Myself.
Fifteen months ago Leslie Thompson came home to the unthinkable; her husband of fourteen years had taken his own life. Lean in and listen to one of the most remarkable faith journeys you'll ever hear on this powerful episode of "Honest Conversations," where we look at tough topics through a biblical lens.
You pray for something for months, and sometimes years. But what do you do when God says "Yes," and it looks nothing like what you thought it would? In this episode of "Honest Conversations by HeartStrong Faith," Liz Rod-on-the-Pod talks about the yes, the disappointment, and strengthened faith in the midst of it.
Ministry streamlining is all the rage as many churches move away from women's and men's ministry and toward a church-and-homegroup model. Kelley Mathews, co-author of Organic Ministry for Women, joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about the Christian celebrity culture it cultivates and why it's toxic for the church.
Recent research shows that the millennial generation is the loneliest generation in modern history. Even more troubling than that, Gen Z, our teens and children, are expected to surpass them. Why are we so lonely and what can we do about it? Leslie Verner, author of Invited: The Power of Hospitality in the Age of Loneliness, joins Rebecca and Liz to talk about it.
One in three women have or will suffer abuse at the hands of a domestic partner. Tonya Neal shares her story on the Honest Conversations podcast and gives anyone who has suffered any kind of trauma this good news: "Desolation ain't your destination." God can and will love you back to life if you let him.
How do we find contentment in a world that bombards you with the message that you have to do more, be more, earn more, get more, and know more? Author Malinda Fuller joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rod on the Pod to share her story of rejecting the artificial significance of social media and an over-burdened calendar and embracing rest and peace.
Their marriage spiraled to the point that she prayed that her husband would die. Jessica Wall joins Liz Rodriguez and Rebecca Carrell to share how God breathed life into a marriage full of deceit, despair, and desperation.
What does fear of the future have in common with faith? They both require trust in the unseen. Every day we face a choice: Dwell on our fears or dwell on the truth - that our God is bigger than our fears and sovereign over all. Kay Wyma joins Rebecca Carrell and Christina Perez (in for Liz) to talk about transferring our faith in our fear to the One who conquers our fears.
Protestant and Catholic churches alike have been rocked by the scandal of sexual abuse. Author and abuse survivor Mary DeMuth joins Rebecca and Liz to talk about how and how not the church must respond.
Anxiety -- be it clinical or circumstantial -- is something we all wrestle with at times. In this episode of Honest Conversations, we talk about how the Church has hurt those who struggle, and what the Christian Community can do to help.
How should Christian parents school their children? In this episode of Honest Conversations, Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez sit down with Jill Miller, who has taught in both public and private settings.
You thought you’d be married by now, have children by now, or grandkids, or a better job and live in a better house. How do you cope with a broken heart and shattered dreams? Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez chat with Jill. E. Smith on this week’s episode of Honest Conversations: Looking at Tough Topics through a Biblical Lens. If you'd like to follow more of what Jill is up to, you can visit here website here: https://www.jilleileensmith.com/...
Some wounds cut too deep to heal quickly, but Christ commands us to forgive. On this episode of "Honest Conversations" Rebecca and Liz share their journeys of forgiving both others and themselves.
Many women struggle with food. This week, Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez sit down with HeartStrong Faith Conference speaker and author Margaret Feinberg to discuss her latest book, "Taste & See: Discovering God Among Butchers, Bakers, and Fresh Food Makers." Discover what a close examination of food can teach us about God, Scripture, and healing in this episode of Honest Conversations.
Mary Demuth, international speaker, author, and pioneer of the #WeToo movement, shares her story of childhood sexual abuse and how to navigate trauma. Her latest book, "Healing Every Day", is designed to help us bring our wounds to our Heavenly Healer. If you'd like to follow what Mary is up to or learn more information about her resources and content, click here: https://www.marydemuth.com/
What are some of the most common mistakes we make when we read the Bible? What are some of the barriers to reading it more than we do? Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez discuss how to get the most out of your Bible reading and encounter the living Christ in the process.
Author and speaker Joy Pedrow joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to share her journey of sexual healing and how to minister to those who struggle. If you'd like to follow more of what Joy is up to, visit here website here: https://joypedrow.com/
In Genesis 1 God says, "In His image He created them." On today's podcast, Rebecca and Liz talk to author and Bible teacher Kaitlyn Schiess to discuss God's vision for women, both in Scripture and society today.
Psalm 84:11 says, "For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless." So what do you do when God withholds your deepest desires, like marriage and children? Kate Downing joins Rebecca and Liz on the podcast to talk about what to do when God lets you down.
It's our very first episode of Honest Conversations: A Podcast by HeartStrong Faith! We're so excited to be doing this podcast and we hope that the content and conversation that we have together blesses you greatly as we dive deep into popular topics to see what the Bible has to say about it. Nothing shreds the heart like the sting of rejection. In episode one of Honest Conversations, Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez share how the Lord turns rejection into selection and dejection into hope....
