In the quest to be healthy and whole, spiritual care can get lost in the shuffle. Phil and Lou Walleck of Restoration Community sit down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss an unlikely path to soul care and joy for adults and children alike. If you enjoy the Honest Conversations podcast would you please subscribe, rate, review, and share? Join the conversation! Find Rebecca and Liz Rodriguez here: Twitter: @RebeccaACarrell ; @lizannrod ; @HeartStrongF Facebook: @HeartStrongFaith In...
Mar 08, 2021•24 min
The short four-chapter book of Philippians offers us deep theology, rich promises, and the clearest picture of Christ's divinity. After teaching through Paul's letter to the church of Philippi at the HeartStrong Faith Women's Bible Conference, Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and theologian, speaker, and Bible teacher Nika Spaulding sit down to discuss the book and its implications for us today. If you enjoy the Honest Conversations podcast would you please subscribe, rate, review, and share? Joi...
Mar 01, 2021•33 min
Have you ever looked around at your life and thought, "It wasn't supposed to be like this?" Producer, director, actress, songwriter, and vocalist Kristen Brewer joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss ways to navigate deferred and broken dreams and trusting God in the midst of deep disappointment.
Feb 22, 2021•42 min
God answered Liz's prayer with a job that moved her from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. But what do we do when an answered prayer looks nothing like you imagined? In a conversation called, "Redefining Good," Liz and Rebecca chat about the common misconceptions about answering God's call and the definition of "good."
Feb 15, 2021•32 min
As Americans postpone marriage or forgo it altogether, cohabitation numbers continue to climb. In part five of their series on sex and sexuality, Gary Barnes sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss reasons why and the opportunities this presents for the Gospel. If you would like more information on any of the topics covered in the Sex and Sexuality series, we highly recommend Sanctified Sexuality: Valuing Sex in an Oversexed World. Find the book here: https://amzn.to/3ohtLLG ...
Feb 01, 2021•38 min
The challenges confronting Generation Z has many parents wringing their hands and looking everywhere for answers. Dr. Jessica McCleese, licensed family, marriage, and sex therapist, sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss what kids and teens are and aren't doing when it comes to sex and sexuality. If you would like more information on any of the topics covered in the Sex and Sexuality series, we highly recommend Sanctified Sexuality: Valuing Sex in an Oversexed World. Find th...
Jan 25, 2021•41 min
In this third episode on the Sex and Sexuality series, licensed therapist Debby Wade sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss the interrelated nature of pornography, prostitution, and polyamory and to provide hope to all who struggle with sexual addictions. If you would like more information on any of the topics covered in the Sex and Sexuality series, we highly recommend Sanctified Sexuality: Valuing Sex in an Oversexed World. Find the book here: https://amzn.to/35Smmfz You c...
Jan 18, 2021•41 min
What does the Bible really say about same sex attraction and homosexual relationships? Dr. Wesley Hill, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Trinity School for Ministry, shares his experiences as a same sex attracted male and offers insightful advice on how the church can better serve the LGBTQ community in truth and love.
Jan 11, 2021•51 min
This episode of the Honest Conversations podcast kicks off a six-week series based on the book Sanctified Sexuality: Valuing Sex in an Oversexed World, edited by Dr. Sandra Glahn and Dr. Gary Barnes. We will look at gender, gender dysphoria, same-sex attraction, and other hot-topic issues surrounding sexuality and the church. This week, Dr. Glahn sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss biblical views of gender and gender roles. Find Sanctified Sexuality: Valuing Sex in an Ove...
Jan 04, 2021•54 min
We hope you are enjoying your holidays! As a bonus this week, we present to you Liz Rodriguez's presentation from the 2019 HeartStrong Faith Women's Bible Conference. We hope you can join us this February 26/27 for the fifth annual HeartStrong Faith Women's Bible Conference in Downtown Dallas, either live or virtually. For details and tickets, go to https://www.heartstrongfaith.com/ .
Dec 31, 2020•41 min
We hope you are enjoying your holidays! As a bonus this week, we present to you Rebecca Carrell's presentation from the 2019 HeartStrong Faith Women's Bible Conference. We hope you can join us this February 26/27 for the fifth annual HeartStrong Faith Women's Bible Conference in Downtown Dallas, either live or virtually. For details and tickets, go to https://www.heartstrongfaith.com/ .
Dec 28, 2020•54 min
Everyone has something to say about who you are and what you're worth. Amidst the competing voices of social media, advertisers, friends, family, and coworkers, Hannah Brencher sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to chat about training our ears to hear the only voice that matters. Learn more about Hannah Brencher and her books here: https://www.hannahbrenchercreative.com/ Are you enjoying the Honest Conversations Podcast? Would you be willing to subscribe, rate, review, and share it...
Dec 21, 2020•32 min
How should Christians approach the environment when we know that someday God will usher in a new heaven and a new earth? Does the way we approach stewardship extend to our planet? Does the Bible speak into this? Dr. Sandra L. Richter, author of Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says About the Environment and Why it Matters, sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to sort through the myths and the methods of Biblical Environmentalism. Find all of Dr. Sandra Richter's books here: https://a...
Dec 14, 2020•33 min
A second round of breast cancer. A global pandemic. And a battle plan. Suzie Eller sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about joy-stealers and the key to true and lasting joy. Follow Suzie Eller on her blog or by going on Instagram at @suzanne.eller; Facebook @SuzanneEller
Dec 07, 2020•30 min
Joy and Tait Cruse lost their precious son, Connor, to Stage IV neuroblastoma over ten years ago. They launched Team Connor in 2008 to honor their son's last wish--that no other child would have to fight the battle he fought. In July 2020, they received another blow--doctors diagnosed Tait with a form of leukemia typically seen in children. Joy sits down with the Honest Conversations crew to talk about God's presence and power in the midst of their worst fears. Find Joy's book, Hope Transformed:...
Nov 30, 2020•35 min
Who do you follow on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook? Dan Darling says, "What leaders do in moderation, their followers do in excess." Who we follow, what we watch, and the voices we listen to are shaping us. But that doesn't necessarily mean we should cancel our accounts and drop off the face of the internet. Join Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and Dan Darling as they have an honest conversation about social media in the age of rage. Find Dan's book, A Way With Words: Using Our Online Convers...
Nov 23, 2020•34 min
When their daughter was born with a severe brain disorder, the doctor told Pastor Robin Steele and his wife that their newborn daughter would not live a meaningful life. Robin sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss what makes life meaningful and how their precious daughter Kennedy--who has severe special needs--has helped them discover the truth. Find Robin Steele's book, How to be Made Whole: An Answer to the Whole Question, here: https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Made-Whole-Qu...
Nov 16, 2020•28 min
Psychologists say depression and anxiety are skyrocketing. Dentists report an increase in jaw pain due to teeth grinding. Why? Because our stress, our anger, our fear must come out somehow. Chad Bird sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about the healing power of lament and how God has graciously provided a script. Chad Bird blogs at https://www.1517.org/ , where you can also find all of his social media handles. Preorder his new book, Unveiling Mercy, by clicking HERE. Are y...
Nov 02, 2020•41 min
In a ladder-climbing, platform-building, always-going world where achievements equal success, we find ourselves stressed-out, burn-out, and exhausted. Christian Williams, a self-described recovering performer, invites us to examine rest and how we define it. There is a reason we feel empty and Jesus offers a better way. Christian graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Theological Studies. Follow Christian here: https://bit.ly/35uZdib , on Twitter at @cw1990est, or on Instag...
Oct 26, 2020•22 min
The tiny book of Jonah carries big implications and applications for believers today. Dr. Mark Yarbrough, president of Dallas Theological Seminary, joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss the legitimacy of the prodigal prophet and what we can learn from him today. You can find Dr. Yarbrough's book, 'Jonah: Beyond the Tale of a Whale', anywhere books are sold or by clicking here: https://amzn.to/34eVeqT Are you enjoying the Honest Conversations Podcast? Would you be willing to subscrib...
Oct 19, 2020•45 min
In a world that measures success by likes, retweets, power, beauty, money, and fame, author and podcaster Jaimie Ivey points us toward a better way. We waste our time and God's gifts when we wish for another person's life or journey. Jaimie sat down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod (Rodriguez) to talk about hair disasters, pandemic stress, and Jesus--the only One worth imitating. Are you enjoying the Honest Conversations Podcast? Would you be willing to subscribe, rate, review, and sh...
Oct 12, 2020•36 min
Is the vaccine the "mark of the beast" from Revelation 13? Did the Apostle John really climb out of a vat of boiling oil unscathed? Did Martin Luther actually nail his ninety-five theses to the door of the Roman Catholic Church? Dr. Michael Svigel of Dallas Theological Seminary sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss Urban Legends of Church History (available now in bookstores) and why we need to get this right. Find Urban Legends of Church History HERE. Also find Dr. Michael...
Oct 05, 2020•53 min
Did you know that chronic loneliness is as deadly as smoking five cigarettes a day? And also the number one reason for overcrowded emergency rooms? Pastor and author Max Lucado sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez on this week's episode of the Honest Conversations podcast to discuss how Jesus can and does meet us in our loneliness and isolation. Max Lucado's latest book is called, You are Never Alone. Are you enjoying the Honest Conversations Podcast? Would you be willing to subscrib...
Sep 28, 2020•32 min
Alli Worthington and her family were broke and homeless. With just forty-two dollars and google, she built a business and then a ministry, and now counsels and coaches women on how to live with Christ at the center. Her message of perseverance is timely and true in a world filled with empty promises and self-help platitudes. Are you enjoying the Honest Conversations Podcast? Would you be willing to subscribe, rate, review, and share it? And we'd love for you to join the conversation! Reach out t...
Sep 21, 2020•29 min
When most people hear the word "politics" they tend to back away or change the subject. Kaitlyn Schiess sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about how "political" became a dirty word and why Christians should eagerly engage in politics--not for power, but for the love of your neighbor. Kaitlyn Schiess' book is called The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor. Find her blog at https://kaitlynschiess.com/kaitlyn-schiess and find her on social med...
Sep 14, 2020•46 min
We live in an age of outrage in a culture constantly in conflict. Pastor, author, and speaker Scott Sauls joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about the devastating effects that cancel culture can have on a person and how to speak peace into a rage-infused world. Are you enjoying the Honest Conversations? Would you consider leaving us a review? Scott Saul's book is called "A Gentle Answer: Our Secret Weapon in an Age of Us Against Them." Find his blog at https://scottsauls.com/blog/ ....
Sep 07, 2020•30 min
As a culture, we are always on the run, always racing to the next thing. In her latest Bible Study, Teresa Swanstrom Anderson, aka "The Pink Theologian," beckons us to slow down and soak up God's Word as she calls us to, as her study is titled, "Live for What Really Matters." Join the Conversation! Find us on the following platforms: Twitter: @RebeccaACarrell ; @lizannrod ; @HeartStrongF Facebook: @HeartStrongFaith Instagram: @rebeccacarrell ; @lizannrodriguez ; @lizrodonthepod ; @heartstrongfai...
Aug 31, 2020•37 min
Is there a right and wrong way to share your faith? God can and does use anything and anyone, but in this episode of the Honest Conversations podcast Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez talk about a recent conversation that left Rebecca feeling frustrated and unheard. Is there a "best way" to talk about Jesus? Join the conversation anytime by reaching out to Liz and Rebecca through email, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and recommend the Honest Convers...
Aug 24, 2020•33 min
Achalasia is an extremely rare disorder that causes the esophagus - the muscle that helps you swallow - to stop working. Joy Pedrow Skarka recently received this frightening diagnosis and spent over 30 days alone in the hospital in the midst of a global pandemic. Even in great pain, she has managed to praise her Savior. In episode 64 of the Honest Conversations Podcast, Joy shares her story of God's Presence in the midst of deep physical and emotional pain. Like what you hear? Please rate, revie...
Aug 17, 2020•36 min
The book of Revelation has long been acknowledged as perhaps the most mysterious book in all of Scripture, interwoven with symbolism and metaphor. This week on the Honest Conversations Podcast Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez sit down with Bible teacher Nancy Gemaelich to discuss how and why Christians need to study the only book in the Bible that promises a blessing to its readers. PLUS - what FAMOUS CELEBRITY is Liz-Rpd-on-the-Pod related to? You'll find out in episode 63 of Honest Conversati...
Aug 10, 2020•23 min
