Can you be a Christian and still love Wicked—the movies or the musical? I'm a Christian who's loved Wicked since high school. So, in this mini episode (originally posted to my social media), I want to share three questions I think through when considering this story and how it fits with my faith. I hope they help you as well!…
In this episode, I share four thoughts to help you prayerfully discern whether you should participate in Halloween as a Christian. We'll look at what the Bible says about not participating with evil, whether modern cultural Halloween celebrations fit into what the Bible calls evil, and how to make a wise choice about whether to participate in Halloween based on…
Does God's Grace Mean It's Okay to Sin? (Living a Holy Life) Since God is gracious and forgiving, does that mean He doesn't care how we live? Does God's forgiveness mean it's okay to live a life of disobedience to His commands while still claiming to know and follow Jesus? Understanding the biblical answers to these questions—and God's heart behind…
If you're a Christian, you're different now. In the moment you heard and believed the message about Jesus and responded by repenting from sin and confessing your faith in Him, you were saved by God—and so much changed in your life spiritually. Ephesians 1:3 tells us that God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing because we're united with Christ.…
Are you curious about who Jesus is, how to start a relationship with Him, or what it means to be a Christian? Are you a Christian wondering how to better understand or communicate your faith to others? In this episode, I get into those questions, share my personal story of coming to know Jesus, and I'll lead you in a…
Does the Bible teach that our heart's desires are deceitful and untrustworthy? Jeremiah 17:9 says: “The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it?" For some Christians, misunderstanding of this verse has caused unnecessary fear and trepidation in their relationship with God. So, in this episode, we're taking a deeper look at this verse, how…
Did you know Jesus cares about helping you enjoy entertainment and use good discernment in what content to enjoy? And He wants to help you do both. I know this to be true firsthand. This is not a normal episode; it's a compilation of social media videos where I share with you personal stories and examples from my own life…
"Christianity is a relationship, not a religion." "I can live how I want because my relationship with Jesus is personal." Have you ever said or heard those things before? Sometimes people who are curious about Christianity or even people who are already Christians unintentionally draw wrong conclusions about what the phrase “personal relationship” means. So, in this episode we’re debunking…
In my podcast episode My Advice For Christian College Students, I promised to share with my top podcast recommendations for Christian college students and young adults that are fun, encouraging, practical, and will help you grow in your faith. (In addition to my own Everyday Walk Podcast, of course, which I pray has been and will be a resource to…
If you're a Christian college student and young adult (or you know one), this episode especially is for you! I want to share my advice for Christian college students based on what I did well in college and what I wish I did better, and my perspective as a current campus minister. Whether you are a Freshman or you’ve already…