"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…
"High Water" by Tori Kelly is an inspirational song about believing you can make it through hard times. So, in this episode of the Scripture & Song series, I want to share with you a personal story of an encounter I had with God through this song at a Tori Kelly concert. Then, together, we'll learn from these lyrics and…
Do you ever wonder if it's okay to bring God your real, raw thoughts and emotions? In this episode, we’re chatting about the song “Dear God” by Hunter Hayes, how to be honest and vulnerable with God in prayer, and how to process emotions with God. This topic has changed my relationship with God for the better, and I believe…
“Sinner’s Prayer” by Anne Wilson is a beautiful song about someone coming to a place of faith in Jesus and readiness to surrender your life to Him. And it's a great model for what to pray when you're ready to give your life to Jesus. In this Scripture & Songs themed episode, we'll unpack these lyrics together, learn what the…
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In this episode, you and I are exploring the lyrics in of some of my favorite mainstream and Christian songs that deal with themes of God, faith, and spiritual questions–"7 Days" and "All We Know" by Alessia Cara and "The Architect" by Kacey Musgraves. Together we'll unpack the topics and questions brought up in the lyrics of these songs and…
Throughout my life, learning to navigate being passionate about both arts/entertainment and the Church/my faith in Jesus, I've noticed that those two worlds and two communities don't always understand each other or get along well a lot of the time, and that breaks my heart. I don't believe it has to be that way or that God wants it to…
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…
In this episode, I want to share five practical tips/questions with you that I personally use to discern individual pieces of entertainment I consume as a Christian and evaluate its impact on me. I hope this helps your discernment process too. This is a follow-up episode to Can Christians Listen to "Secular" Music? https://youtu.be/TS_b6NVCHjc Episode Outline and Bible Passages 1)…