Honestly, Though

Everyone experiences mental affliction in some way. Sometimes through long seasons of suffering. Other times through a quiet discomforting sense that all is not as it should be. Dr. Alan Noble sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Nika Spaulding to talk about "the burden and gift of living," and how, in the darkest times, even get out of bed is an act of worship and an acknowledgment of God's goodnes...

For centuries, Christians have wrestled with the wrath of God and how to understand why Jesus flipped tables in the temple. Old Testament scholar Lindsay Ann Nickens sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss how Herod's temple became a hotbed of exploitation, sexism, and racism. We love hugs! And when you rate, review, and share Honestly, Though on Apple Podcasts (and all podcast...

Author and Pastor Brian Zahnd walked a five-hundred-mile pilgrimage from France to Spain, examining crucifixes and meditating on what he saw. Five years later, he put pen to paper to discuss a kaleidoscopic view of the cross of Christ and what we miss in our modern-day understanding of Jesus's death, resurrection, and ascension . We used some big seminary words! Here they are:  Atonement : The rec...

Life has a way of throwing curve balls and, every now and then, smacking us in the face with a bat. Author and podcaster Cynthia Yanof says it's in the mess of everyday life that God comes alongside us to guide us, and even show us how to laugh along the way. Join Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and Cynthia for a discussion that will leave you laughing out loud and filled with hope, no matter how...

In a world consumed by youth and beauty, where worth is enmeshed with our ability to produce, how should we approach age? Author Missy Buchanan sits down with Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and Nika Spaulding for some "age myth-busting," and shows how our golden years should be our greatest years. Connect with Missy at  https://missybuchanan.com/ We love hugs! And when you rate, review, and share...

How do you define hope? What do you hope for? Paul, writing to the believers in Rome, promised that hope would never put us to shame (Romans 5:5). So how do we reconcile that with all of the times that which we hoped for did not come to pass? Author Irwyn Ince joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez on this episode of Honestly, Though to discuss biblical hope, and how it powers us to do all that G...

The fourth commandment states, "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy," and for thousands of years, faithful Jews around the world have abstained from working on the sacred day. Should Christians do the same? On the one hand, Paul said we are not under the law but under grace (Rom 6:14). On the other hand, all of the other commandments are restated in the New Testament. This week on Honestly, T...

Is it possible to hear God's voice? How do you know if it's God. you, or something more sinister? This week on @HonestlyThoughThePodcast. Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and Nika Spaulding discuss the wide will of God and why we should be careful with the words "God said." Resources : Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World by Michael Horton. Buy HERE . We love hugs! And when you...

Christians across the centuries have squirmed while reading some of the more graphic accounts of biblical warfare. Many have asked how a loving God could order such atrocities. Old Testament scholar Lindsey Ann Nickens joins Rebecca, Liz, and Nika to talk about the sexual nuances surrounding Old Testament warfare language and explain how God, indeed, is merciful in his judgment. We love hugs! And...

The problem of evil is as old as time. But where did it originate, and why is it so pervasive? If you have ever wondered how a good God could allow such horror to permeate his creation, this podcast is for you. Dr. Ingrid Faro, professor at Northern Seminary, sits down with Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and Nika Spaulding to chat, answer the tough questions, and talk about her personal experienc...

The Apostle Paul loved sports analogies. He told the Corinthians to run their race to win the prize and that he did not fight as one who "beats the air." The author of Hebrews told his readers to "throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and to run with perseverance the race set before us." Sports mirror the Christian walk. This week on Honestly, Though, Dr. Paul Putz...

Jalen Taylor was living his best life: a senior in college, popular with his friends, and multiple career opportunities. Then, for no apparent reason, he fell into a depression that he simply couldn't shake—not with counseling, not with medication, not with hospital care. Suicidal, he cried out to God. And God answered. Listen in as Jalen describes his encounter with Christ that led him out of the...

Since the Da Vinci Code hit the New York Times Best Sellers list in 2003, questions and conspiracies have surrounded the Bible and its books. Why did the Gospel of John make it in but not the Gospel of Thomas? Or Mary? Why is the Catholic Bible different than the Protestant Bible, and which one is correct? Dallas Theological Seminary Professor and author Dr. Michael J. Svigel sits down with Rebecc...

Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and Nika Spaulding reflect on God's faithfulness in 2023 and anticipate all God will do in 2024 as they remind you that God is always making all things new. And that is good news for sinners like us. We love hugs! And when you rate, review, and share Honestly, Though on Apple Podcasts (and all podcast platforms), we see it immediately, and it feels just like a big,...

What happens when a pastor/theologian loses his faith? Matt Whitman, host of the Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast, sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about the massive cultural shifts of the last few decades, how they disassembled his faith, and how the Lord put it back together. If you've found faith tricky, if you wrestle with doubt, if faith feels complicated, then this show...

Psychologists espouse what God's people have known since Israel's conception: there is great power in gratitude. Neuroscientists have shown that practicing thankfulness can create new neuropathways, even helping to heal past trauma. But why does God command his people to thank him ? Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and Nika Spaulding explore the "why" and "how" of thankfulness (and also talk about...

Well, we tried to have a conversation on sports and theology, but it went wildly wrong. So, instead, we surprised Nika Spaulding with her college athletic director and had a fantastic discussion on how coaches can shape kids for Christ. Find us on the following platforms: Honestly, Though : @honestlythoughthepodcast (FB & IG( Rebecca Carrell : https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ ; IG - @RebeccaCar...

Jesus said, "Ask, seek, and knock. Paul told us to "pray without ceasing." Over and over again through Scripture, we see God moving miraculously on behalf of the saints. So what do we do when God tells us, "No"? This week on the show, our own Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod shares her unanswered prayers and the deep disappointment she's facing. However, even in the midst of her grief, she shows how God is stil...

The American Church faces a crisis of division. The people of God, however, have been here before. Thousands of years ago, the Kingdom of Israel suffered a devastating civil war. Psalm 133, a Psalm of Ascent, reminds us of God's heart for his Church and offers a way forward. If you enjoy the show, would you please consider rating and reviewing Honestly, Though ? Those reviews help others find us i...

In 2017, Katy Hutson began the fight of her life. As she faced breast cancer head-on, she found solace and the Lord's comfort through poetry. This week on Honestly, Thougjh, Katy sits down with Rebecca and Nika to talk about poetry as the language of lament, and how God sustained her through the storm. Find out more about Katy and her latest book at https://www.katyhutson.com/ Resources : Now I La...

Ask a room for of middle schoolers what they want to be when they grow up and over 75% will say, "YouTubers," "TikTokkers," or some other form of social media influencers. The truth is, God wired us to both be influenced and influence others. Dr. Jonathan Murphy of Dallas Theological Seminary sits down with Rebecca, Liz, and Nika to chat about authentic influence and why it matters. Connect with D...

Does God feel distant? Is your faith floundering? The trials and heartaches of life can wear us thin, burn us out, and take us down. Enter Mary DeMuth. She wants to help you supercharge your faith with her 90-Da Bible Reading Challenge. Join us on this episode of Honestly, Though, as Mary shows us how the fastest way to a changed life is a transformed mind. Read more about Mary DeMuth and her book...

Little kids experience big emotions, and Licensed Professional Counselor Michelle Nietert wants to equip parents with the tools they need to help their children thrive in what many have deemed "The Age of Anxiety." Join Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and Nika Spaulding as they discuss the emotional climate of our culture and how it's affecting our kids. Find out more about Michelle Nietert and he...

What is "evangelicalism" What does it mean to be "evangelical?" The word has shifted in American culture over the last decade, but at its onset, it was a powerful movement that drew hundreds of thousands of people to Christ. This week on Honestly, Though , author and professor Dr. Karen Swallow Prior sits down with Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and Nika Spaulding to discuss her latest book, The...

We live in a cultural moment where image is everything. Indeed, we believe that changing the outside can fix the inside. Dr. Carmen Imes says nothing could be further from the truth. We find our truest selves when we cast our gaze upward and step into our God-ordained purpose. What is that purpose? Discover it today on this week's episode on Honestly, Though. Purchase Dr. Imes' latest book, Being...