Have you ever wondered what the very language of God is? Listen as Juana Shaffer and Charity Parenzin(i) discuss the truth of God. It is a powerful discussion full of honesty, hope, revelation, and love. For more content (or to put a face to a voice), check out our YouTube channel!

Today's world would like you to believe that Christians are not meant to be involved in any issue deemed political. In fact, they would like you to believe Christ's followers should not have a voice standing against anything immoral either. However, neither of these beliefs in founded on what Christ exampled. And, as followers of Him, we are called to stand against moral devolution in all spheres of influence in our society. Our guests today aim to do just that.Mark and Amber Archer are...

Have you ever wondered what submitting to God actually looks like? In a world that seems to constantly be moving the "goal posts" of the standard of following Jesus, it's easy to lose sight of what Christ examples for us and directs us to do. In this episode, you will hear a simple "call to action" for how to truly submit your life to Christ. In addition, we will reflect on the danger of allowing our culture to dictate Christ's call and standard. (i.e. allowing our faith to be judg...

If you've ever suffered - and I mean really BIG pain - you know the feeling of emotional waves crashing over your soul. Perhaps you've wished to just make it all end. Or cried out to God and wondered where He is.Darci J. Steiner knows suffering. And she also knows God. But, where is God in the MIDDLE of the suffering?Today we talk with Darci about suffering, God's unending love, God's goodness, and a generation of kids who need to know how to find God in the midst of suffering.Once you're don...

Do you ever treat yourself like you aren't WORTHY of the sacrifice it takes to be healthy? (Not super thin or "a super model"... just, healthy?) Most of us don't if we're honest. In fact, many of us treat our bodies like they are here to carry our head around, or lug kids to soccer, or make dinner. But what if we realize we are meant to treat our body with love? Sacrificial, unconditional love? Well, that, my friends, would be a game changer. One full of grace and one that might just ke...

Who doesn't want to end conflicts quickly and as painlessly as possible? Well, with the help of people like Jerry Fu, you can do just that.Jerry Fu is a conflict resolution and leadership coach who is, quite frankly, a needed part of the body of Christ. He is certified in leadership coaching through the International Coaching Federation, Talent Optimization through Predictive Index, and Emotional Intelligence. He is also a pharmacist(!) Trust me, you'll enjoy Jerry's honest, straight-forward,...

Andrea Epting is a practicing, Licensed Professional Counselor and psychotherapist in Savannah, Georgia specializing in process addictions (addictions that are not chemical/drug-based). She is also the host of the Direct Impact Podcast and mother of two teens. Her passion is helping teens and adults overcome many life challenges including addiction. In this episode - done for The America Unchained Project - we talk about guarding kids against potential addiction.You can find Andrea's Podcast ...

You're gonna wanna know Tess Scott. She's funny, smart, experienced and wise. In this interview we talk about the many things she has overcome with God in her life including raising eight boys, overcoming cancer, and marrying the same man twice (!!)From her site: Tess is a wife, a mom of 8 boys and a black sheep turned Jesus Girl. She loves her huge family, antiques at auction, and soaking up the ever-brief Ontario sunshine in her backyard with her BFF. She has battled boys in adolescenc...

If you've ever sinked into a hole of darkness, not wanting to breath another breath, then you understand depression. Or, perhaps you've NEVER understood how anyone can get "so sad". Well, in either case, Linda Bjork has a story of coming out of depression into hope and empowerment you should listen to. In addition, her story is a compassionate warning to parents of the value of staying connected to your children, even when life is hard.https://innovativejoy.comFor more content (or to pu...

We've all heard of John the Baptist. Many of us see him as an eccentric accent in the story of Jesus and His disciples. But, a large amount of theologians consider John the Baptist as the MOST important figure in the New Testament second only to Jesus.So, why do so many of us sort of skip over his importance? Probably because we (including myself before this deeper dive into his life) lack the understanding of history and exactly what he did as the last Old Testament prophet. But John's life ...

Have you ever wondered what Advent is? Well, if you weren't raised in a more traditional Christian Church environment, you may have no idea. Or you may think it's all about celebrating Christ's birth. (And you'd be half right).Advent is something every follow of Jesus can celebrate with joy! But, you might want to hear exactly what it is all about first.Listen in as Charity explains what this wonderful tradition means, what is often misunderstood about it. In addition, she talks about what th...

Have you ever wondered what it means to actually rest? The Bible talks a lot about work, but it also tackles the idea of resting. So, what is rest exactly? And why is it so important the Bible actually talks about it? And are we even DOING it right?Today, Scott LaPierre - father of nine (!), author, pastor, writer - talks about what it means to rest as defined through the framework of the Bible. Something many of us rarely think about in depth. Settle in... it's a great reminder o...

Get ready to hear a kind voice of wisdom, love, and honesty. Danielle Bernock is an author, coach, and survivor of childhood trauma. In her own words: I’m on a mission to open the eyes of ONE MILLION emotional trauma survivors to their value and belovedness through the power of the love of God.Through my process of healing from childhood trauma and childhood emotional neglect I learned the truth about trauma.Trauma is personal.Trauma is a thief.Trauma is a beast.Trauma is an invol...

If you think you know what the story of Joseph in the Bible is about, you may want to think again. In this episode Charity shares a sermon by Voddie Baucham who delivers a wonderful teaching on the deeper, often overlooked meaning of the Joseph story. But, fair warning... this may change your whole paradigm on what you think of God's promise and how He keeps it. (And it's so, so good!)For more content (or to put a face to a voice), check out our YouTube channel!

The amazing Leanna Crawford stops by to talk to us about her life, the Christian Music industry, inspiration, honesty with God, reading through the (entire) Bible, and love.If you don't yet know who Leanna is, get ready to become a fan... seriously. This woman is wonderful, honest, deep, and loves Jesus fiercely.Learn more about here at: http://leannacrawford.com/Check out her music: https://youtu.be/70JD5YTemJchttps://youtu.be/vrWdkziEuyAListen to Mean Girls with Jekalyn CarrHere'...

Get ready to have an honest conversation - full of depth and laughter - with Stephanie Jordon. Mother of nine (yes, NINE) kids, author of Believing in Boundaries and A Dose of Reality (2nd edition coming soon), Stephanie is full of wisdom, honesty, and love. You will glean from her experiences and see her heart of love - all of which will make you want to be her best friend in about five minutes flat.Here's a little more about this amazing woman: Stephanie Jordon has been married, divor...

Do you really want truth? How will your life look afterward?Nikki Thompson is a powerhouse who has lived through a LOT. And she has come out of it all by radically changing her life to follow Jesus. She is an honest breath of fresh air - full of compassion, not gonna leave you in your lies. Get ready to swim in the deep end. Then go check out Nikki's book, 50 Shades of Truth!For more content (or to put a face to a voice), check out our YouTube channel!

Should we call out other Christians on things? Is so, what things? If we are "all sinners" whose to say you can call ANYONE on ANYTHING?Calling other Christians on their errors is hard. And easy to avoid. And, although it should never be taken lightly, it seems that our modern church culture has created a vortex of NEVER calling anyone out on errors - be it personal attacks, misunderstandings, or theological fallacies. But what does the Bible say? The Bible says many things about us hol...

Have you ever wondered how to talk to an atheist about Christ? Maybe you have friends who resist the idea of God or colleagues who simply don't believe there's anything beyond science.Well, if you've ever wanted to know how to approach hard conversations with a professed atheist or you simply love testimonies of those who come to the Lord in powerful ways, hearing honest conversations, or laughing with friends, this episode is for you.Wendy Cunningham is a devout atheist turned warrior for Ch...

If you've never heard of Jonathan McLernon, after this talk, you may never forget him.The founder of Freedom Nutrition, Jonathan has an amazing story of his journey to health. In a nutshell, he survived an attempted murder (nearly beaten to death in South Africa) as well as losing his life savings in a failed business venture. He then let Christ help rebuild himself from the ground up. Having lost and kept off over 100lbs after many failed attempts, Jonathan used to suffer fr...