Pastor and author Justin Kendrick joins Blake to talk about burying your ordinary and walking away from a transformed person. Listen in as they discuss seven habits that lead to spiritual growth, learning to follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit, and through this, discovering a deeper love for God and a heart boasting for Him. Justin is the author of Bury Your Ordinary - available everywhere now! To connect with Justin: Website: buryyourordinary.com and voxchurch.org Instagram: @pastorjustink...
Nov 17, 2021•35 min•Season 7Ep. 152
Former college football coach Mark Richt joins Blake to talk about his new book in which he shares his greatest football memories and how his faith was an anchor during his coaching years. Listen in as they discuss crucial moments in Mark’s life from playing to coaching that mingled with the journey of his faith. Mark is the author of Make the Call - available everywhere now! To connect with Mark: Website: makethecallbook.com Instagram: @mark_richt Twitter: @MarkRicht Shop Red Aspen Nail Dashes ...
Nov 10, 2021•26 min•Season 7Ep. 151
Artist and speaker Ruth joins Blake to talk about helping women find a better way of living than the world’s ever-changing, never-enough, try-harder standard. Ruth encourages us to find freedom from the constant quest of trying to better ourselves and rest in the truth that God’s grace is enough. Listen in as they discuss feelings of wanting to belong, inadequacy, and comparison, and how we can ditch that knowing we’re favored by God. Ruth is the author of When Strivings Cease - available everyw...
Nov 03, 2021•35 min•Season 7Ep. 150
Speaker and writer Amy Gannett joins Blake to talk about the sizable gulf between knowing God and worshipping Him. Like a family member or a friend, we can’t love someone well if we don’t truly know them. Listen in as Amy encourages us to worship in reverence with who God has revealed himself to be, rather than who we have each made him out to be. Amy explains that theology and worship go hand-in-hand. Without theology, worship can be ungrounded. Without worship, theology can be stifled and cold...
Oct 27, 2021•39 min•Season 7Ep. 149
Personal development expert and author Christy Wright joins Blake to talk about how easily we make ourselves over-scheduled, over-committed, and over-tired. We are all doing so much, but somehow it feels like we’re still not doing enough. Listen in as they discuss the need to redefine what life balance is so that we can take back our time and get the right things done, not just more things. Christy is the author of Take Back Your Time - available everywhere now! To connect with Christy: Website:...
Oct 20, 2021•43 min•Season 7Ep. 148
Author, speaker, and podcast host Brittany Rust joins Blake to talk about the devastating news and grief in losing a child. With 10-20% of known pregnancies resulting in miscarriage, it’s something that tragically affects so many yet many don't talk so much about it. Listen in as they walk through Brittany’s story, and as she shares her heart to help women walk through scripture to find healing in Christ. Brittany is the author of Hopeful Devotions for Healing After Miscarriage - available every...
Oct 13, 2021•32 min•Season 7Ep. 147
Mentor and author Ted Shimer joins Blake to talk about the devastating percentage of people who say they watch porn - from Christian college students to spouses to pastors. Ted has witnessed first-hand the destruction of pornography addictions and how it can ruin marriages, careers, and lives. Listen in as they discuss the roots of pornography, the underlying causes, and the power in vulnerability to fight against the addiction. Ted is the author of The Freedom Fight - available everywhere now! ...
Oct 06, 2021•39 min•Season 7Ep. 146
Podcaster, author, and television failed baker, Heather Creekmore joins Blake to talk about the struggle she’s had with body image, the comparison trap, and how it can consume you. We discuss why & how we get so stuck in the comparison cycle and the spiritual root of it [idolatry]. Chasing the “incorrect better” becomes a burden, but chasing the “correct better” finds us beauty and freedom! Heather is the author of Compared to Who and The Burden of Better - available everywhere now! To conne...
Sep 29, 2021•42 min•Season 7Ep. 145
Author Julie Plagens joins Blake to talk about her seven-year family estrangement from her parents. Julie dives into a subject that is not often talked about in the Christian community, and explains how she had to walk away from her family to find healing. By divine intervention and the grace of God, after reconciliation, their family was knit back together. Julie is the author of Estranged: Finding Hope When Your Family Falls Apart - available everywhere now! Faithful Counseling offers professi...
Sep 22, 2021•43 min•Season 7Ep. 144
Author and therapist Molly LaCroix joins Blake to talk about reconciling with your inner critic and treating them as an asset rather than your enemy. Listen in as they touch on topics like the importance of therapy, inner peace, and how to get to a point of appreciating the parts of yourself that are trying to protect you. Molly is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in private practice. She received her master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Bethel Seminary San Diego an...
Sep 15, 2021•36 min•Season 7Ep. 143
Blogger and author Alyssa Bethke joins Blake to talk about not focusing on what you lack and start feeling grateful and satisfied with what you have. Listen in as they touch on topics like fear, worry, dissatisfaction, anxiety, and body image. Alyssa walks us through issues that rob us of our joy and helps us recognize them for what they are: distractions. Alyssa is the author of Satisfied: Finding Hope, Joy, and Contentment Right Where You are - available everywhere now! Faithful Counseling off...
Sep 08, 2021•40 min•Season 7Ep. 142
Bestselling author, pastor, and podcast host Shawn Bolz joins Blake to talk about how humans were uniquely created by God to innately hear His voice. He urges Christians to seek and partner with Him in their daily decisions to unlock His wisdom, guidance, and provision in and for the marketplace. Listen in as they discuss imparting courage to those in the marketplace to trust and hear God for their careers, businesses, and finances, giving them tools they need to hear and follow God’s leading. K...
Aug 25, 2021•52 min•Season 7Ep. 141
Pastor and musician Rick White joins Blake to talk about challenging some beliefs that are taught in many churches today. In his new book, he exposes the top 10 lies that pervert the gospel and promote legalism. Listen in as they discuss various lies that have caused the faith of many to be ruined and as they defend the pure gospel of grace. Rick is the author of The Top 10 Stinking Lies From The Pulpit, available now! Faithful Counseling offers professional mental health counseling from a Bibli...
Aug 18, 2021•45 min•Season 7Ep. 140
Vicki Ellis joins Blake to talk about her ministry Heritage Ranch. At a very young age, Vicki was sexually abused, and in the process of her personal healing, her vision and heart for the Ranch was born. Vicki is the founder and Executive Director of Heritage Ranch, a Christian children’s home committed to operating a sustainable and effective organization that will enable generational change in the lives of children and families throughout south Louisiana. Listen in as they chat about the heart...
Aug 11, 2021•29 min•Season 7Ep. 139
Pastor Patrick Linnell joins Blake to talk about his radical movement - Grace Bomb - that gives people a way to bless and encourage both those they know and complete strangers. Listen in as they chat about personal stories of blessing people with everything from large tips to encouraging notes, and how you can get involved in the Grace Bombing movement. Patrick is the author of Grace Bomb: The Surprising Impact of Loving Your Neighbors, available everywhere now! getfaithful.com/crappychristian f...
Aug 04, 2021•41 min•Season 7Ep. 138
Pastor Rob Singleton joins Blake to talk about the social media age, how it’s changed us, and asking the question - is social media the problem, or is it how we use it? Listen in as they talk about their personal experiences with social media and how Rob believes we should be using it in our lives. Rob is the author of Overliked: Finding Direction, Courage, and Meaningful Relationships in a Society Crippled by Social Media, available everywhere now! The Crappy Christian Community is making an ef...
Jul 28, 2021•43 min•Season 7Ep. 137
Enneagram expert Beth McCord joins Blake to talk about using the enneagram as a tool as a believer in Christ. Listen in as they discuss the impact the enneagram has had on both of their lives and marriages and what their answer is for people who seem to have an issue with Christians using the enneagram. Beth is an enneagram coach and leader, and the author of Becoming Us: Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving, Christ-Centered Marriage, available everywhere now! The Crappy Christian Community ...
Jul 21, 2021•46 min•Season 7Ep. 136
Counselor and leadership expert Nicole Unice joins Blake to talk about how to navigate (necessary) conflict in a Christ-like, effective matter. Listen in as they chat about how to have difficult conversations and to use it to further our relationships instead of end them. Nicole is a speaker and the author of the Miracle Moment: How Tough Conversations Can Actually Transform Your Most Important Relationships, available everywhere now! The Crappy Christian Community is making an effort to change ...
Jul 14, 2021•45 min•Season 7Ep. 135
Professional storytelling Robyn Kown joins Blake to talk about the incredible things that happen when people tell their stories. Listen in as they chat about Robyn’s ministry, Storytellers Live, and the amazing things that have happened in living rooms around the country when women get together and share vulnerably and authentically. Robyn is the fearless leader and visionary behind Storytellers Live and the host of the podcast by the same name. Charlotte’s Web CBD is the world’s most trusted he...
Jul 07, 2021•30 min•Season 7Ep. 134
Podcaster Amber Cullum joins Blake to offer a new perspective on the idea of comparison. Listen in as they discept comparison and how maybe, just maybe, it can be used for good in our lives instead of harm. Amber is the host of the Grace Enough podcast as well as a wife, mom, & physical therapist. Audible is the best way to listen to all of the great books you hear about on our show, with thousands of titles & easy access, you can start listening to your favorite books today. Head here f...
Jun 30, 2021•41 min•Season 6Ep. 133
Star of Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta Lori Allen joins Blake to talk about the power in saying yes to new opportunities and adventures, no matter what age you are. Listen in as they chat about what it’s like to star on a popular reality show, what the wedding industry has taught them both, & how Lori has no interest in letting her age define her or what she is capable of. Lori Allen is an American businessperson, television personality, and author known for her appearances on Say Yes to the ...
Jun 23, 2021•32 min•Season 6Ep. 132
Dr. Terrance McLain joins Blake to share his powerful testimony of God’s deliverance in his life and his journey through homosexuality and deliverance. Listen in as they have an authentic conversation about a difficult topic, what God says about it, and Terrance’s experience. Dr. Terrance McClain serves as a Pastor at New Life Fellowship Church in Seguin, TX, and is the author of God Brought Me Through, available now. Faithful Counseling offers professional mental health counseling from a Biblic...
Jun 16, 2021•43 min•Season 6Ep. 131
Listen in as your host Blake gets real about our God-given gifts. In a time where certain abilities are elevated above others, we need the truth of Scripture to remind us that all gifts are given by the Spirit. So in this week’s episode, Blake gets real about the lie of the spotlight and reminds you that she believes in YOU, in how God created you, and what He created you to do. Be sure to tune in if you’re feeling discouraged or unimportant - this one is for you! This week’s episode is sponsore...
Jun 09, 2021•21 min•Season 6Ep. 130
TI Lowe joins Blake to talk about the process of writing a fiction novel and the premise of her new book Under the Magnolias. Listen in as TI and Blake chat about a story of loss, gain, and falling in love, and the journey TI took to writing it. T.I. Lowe is an ordinary country girl who loves to tell extraordinary stories and is the author of nearly twenty published novels, Under the Magnolias being her most recent - available everywhere! This week’s episode is sponsored by the Crappy Christian ...
Jun 02, 2021•29 min•Season 6Ep. 129
Nicolas C. Day joins Blake to talk about discovering the wonder of discovering a God you’ve always denied and how we can share that wonder with our children. Listen in as they have an authentic conversation about Nic’s shift from atheism to Christianity and his new fiction novel bringing that story to light for children. Nicolas C. Day is an author, his debut novel Into the Great Marinara, is a spaghetti-filled middle-grade fantasy set to release in May 2021 with Elk Lake Publishing. This week’s...
May 26, 2021•31 min•Season 6Ep. 128
Carey & Toni Nieuwhof join Blake to talk about those tender moments when a marriage is at a crossroads. Listen in as they have an honest conversation about tough marriage seasons, considering divorce, and what you can do to restore and rescue your marriage with God. Toni Nieuwhof is a family law mediator, former divorce attorney and co-host of the Smart Family Podcast. She is the wife of Carey Nieuwhof, who is an influential leadership author and podcaster, and international speaker. This we...
May 19, 2021•50 min•Season 6Ep. 127
Rebekah Hargraves joins Blake to talk about what is often the hardest part of motherhood, combating lies, guilt, & shame thrown at us by the enemy. Listen in as they tell their personal stories of struggling with believing lies as well as the redemptive power of the Father’s truth in the face of doubt and fear. Rebekah is a podcaster, speaker, and the author of Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them), available everywhere! This week’s podcast sponsors: Charlotte’s Web CBD is the ...
May 12, 2021•38 min•Season 6Ep. 126
Elizabeth Meyers joins Blake to talk about walking through difficult life experiences and coming out the other side. Listen in as they discuss Elizabeth’s story of loss and trauma and how God was faithful to heal her hurts and turn her around to help others. Elizabeth is a wife, homeschool mom, motivational speaker, and the author of Undaunted and Undefeated, available everywhere! This week’s podcast sponsors: Audible is the best way to listen to all of the great books you hear about on our show...
May 05, 2021•33 min•Season 6Ep. 125
Ben Kirby, the man behind the viral Instagram account @preachersnsneakers, joins Blake to talk about the cultural phenomenon of mega church pastors and the lives they lead and the shoes they wear. Listen in as they discuss the often nuanced subject of how much money our pastors make and if we’re allowed to ask questions about how they use it. Ben Kirby is the author of Preachers n Sneakers: Authenticity in an Age of For-Profit Faith and (Wannabe) Celebrities, which is out April 27th. This week’s...
Apr 28, 2021•48 min•Season 6Ep. 124
Mary Whitman Ortiz joins Blake to talk about intimacy within marriage and what’s holding you back from achieving it. Listen in as they have an honest conversation about overcoming roadblocks to intimacy with communication and talking openly about sex in your marriage! Mary Whitman Ortiz is an author and relationship coach who focuses on sexual intimacy within marriage. Her book Why Can’t I Talk to Him About Sex is available everywhere! This week's podcast sponsors: Faithful Counseling offers pro...
Apr 21, 2021•25 min•Season 6Ep. 123
