Unapologetic with Julia Jeffress Sadler

What do we do when Christian leaders fall, or even closer to home, when our Christian friends or family leave the faith? On this week’s episode of Unapologetic, Julia asks her dad, Dr. Robert Jeffress, these questions and more! Plus, the two also talk about Julia’s prodigal story—addressing the practical things we can do to come back to God ourselves or welcome others back into the church. From th...

We all struggle with knowing our worth, women especially. That’s why Brittany Maher and Cassandra Speer created Her True Worth—to point us to the truth that our identity is already secure in Jesus! On this week’s episode of Unapologetic, Julia sits down with Brittany and Cassandra to talk about the battles we all face when it comes to finding our value and how social media can both hurt us and hel...

There are a number of truths every Christian should know. From angels and dinosaurs to temptation versus testing, the core beliefs of the faith are vitally important. But how do we explain something like spiritual warfare or why going to church shouldn't be an option to someone who’s not a Christian, or even more importantly, to our own kids? On this week’s episode of Unapologetic, Julia sits down...

Christians are not immune to moral failure. It’s a hard thing to wrap our heads around sometimes, but it’s true. Yet just because Christians fail doesn’t mean God does. So how do we stay close to God when our fellow Christians mess up? That’s the exact question author and speaker Lisa Whittle is here to answer on this week’s episode of Unapologetic. A fellow pastor’s kid, Lisa is no stranger to th...

Discerning God’s will for our lives is anything but easy. We long for signs and assurances to help us along the way. Thankfully, God does give us guideposts—guideposts of grace—in His Word, through other people, and sometimes even in the form of billboards (just ask Julia!) to point us forward. On this episode of Unapologetic, Julia welcomes author and artist Ruth Chou Simons back to the show to t...

Country singer Granger Smith has faced loss few of us can even imagine. After losing his son, River, in a tragic drowning accident in 2019, Granger said he was paralyzed by guilt. It was only through surrendering to the power of the gospel and coming face-to-face with Jesus that Granger and his family were able to survive and move forward in freedom. On this powerful episode of Unapologetic, Julia...

We’re kicking off season 4 of Unapologetic with a very special guest: one of Julia’s biggest influences and her number one dream guest, Mark Batterson! Six years ago, a complete stranger changed Julia’s life when he challenged her to pray bold prayers. That stranger was author Mark Batterson, and his writing and witness led not only to Julia's prayer for miracle triplets but also to her realizing...

**Over the next few weeks, we’re re-releasing some of our favorite Unapologetic episodes as a way to celebrate the first year of UNA! This conversation with Candace Cameron Bure, all about being a Christian in Hollywood, originally aired on February 8th, 2023. A lot of us grew up with (or at least watched reruns of!) Candace Cameron Bure playing DJ Tanner on “Full House.” But that iconic role as A...

**Over the next few weeks, we’re re-releasing some of our favorite Unapologetic episodes as a way to celebrate the first year of UNA! This conversation with Vice President Mike Pence on keeping his oath under fire originally aired on February 1st, 2023. In his own words, Vice President Mike Pence is “one of the least known, well-known public figures in America.” His is the story of a small-town ki...

**Over the next few weeks, we’re re-releasing some of our favorite Unapologetic episodes as a way to celebrate the first year of UNA! This conversation with Andi Andrew, all about how to have healthy female friendships, originally aired on July 27th, 2022. We’ve all walked through brokenness in our lives, whether those wounds occurred last week or as far back as childhood. Author and speaker Andi...

**Over the next few weeks, we’re re-releasing some of our favorite Unapologetic episodes as a way to celebrate the first year of UNA! This conversation about Nicole Zasowski’s book, What If It’s Wonderful? originally aired on June 1st, 2022. “What ifs?” cause anxiety, paralyzing fear, and steal joy from moments and memories that are meant to be cherished and enjoyed. What if my worst fear becomes...

**Over the next few weeks, we’re re-releasing some of our favorite Unapologetic episodes as a way to celebrate the first year of UNA! This conversation between Anthony Evans Jr. and his therapist, Stacy Kaiser, is all about what happens when faith and therapy meet. This episode originally aired on August 24th, 2022. Have you ever seen a client and their therapist interviewed together? #1 Billboard...

**Over the next few weeks, we’re re-releasing some of our favorite Unapologetic episodes as a way to celebrate the first year of UNA! This conversation with author and speaker Holley Gerth—all about the power of being an introvert—originally aired on August 3rd, 2022. The world is pretty equally divided into introverts and extroverts, but for introverts especially, our culture can often feel like...

**Over the next few weeks, we’re re-releasing some of our favorite Unapologetic episodes as a way to celebrate the first year of UNA! This conversation with Annie F. Downs about her book, Chase the Fun, originally aired on September 7th, 2022. Did you know having fun is a glimpse of heaven? A self-described “fun expert,” best-selling author, speaker, and podcaster, Annie F. Downs’ whole ministry r...

**Over the next few weeks, we’re re-releasing some of our favorite Unapologetic episodes as a way to celebrate the first year of UNA! This conversation with Lee Strobel all about his incredible testimony originally aired on December 1st, 2021. What happens after we die? How do we answer questions about heaven and hell? How can we know if heaven is real—and, more importantly—if we will go there? At...

**Over the next few weeks, we’re re-releasing some of our favorite Unapologetic episodes as a way to celebrate the first year of UNA! This conversation with June Hunt about her incredible story first aired on November 2nd, 2022. Today’s story was originally on the cover of all major publications in the 1960s. However, the story was cut short since what was reported was only the beginning. God resc...

**Over the next few weeks, we’re re-releasing some of our favorite Unapologetic episodes as a way to celebrate the first year of UNA! This conversation with Dr. Robert Jeffress about his book, How Can I Know?, first aired on December 14th, 2022. How can we know Jesus is really the Savior of the world? What proof is there that the Bible is true? How do we know Christianity is the correct faith? Can...

**Over the next few weeks, we’re re-releasing some of our favorite Unapologetic episodes as a way to celebrate the first year of UNA! This conversation with Dr. Robert Jeffress about his book, 18 Minutes with Jesus, first aired on December 7th, 2022. If Jesus were to give a TED Talk, what would he say? Dr. Robert Jeffress—senior pastor of First Baptist Dallas, bestselling author, FOX News contribu...

Let’s talk about something that affects a lot of people, including those in the Christian community—eating disorders. We know it’s not an easy conversation to have, but that’s why Julia is bringing on licensed therapist and author Rachael Gilbert to Unapologetic—we never shy away from uncomfortable topics here. With a shared background in counseling, Rachael and Julia have a unique perspective on...

We are all responsible for fulfilling the Great Commission and sharing the gospel with others. But for Austin and Tate Bonnema, that calling meant taking a bold step forward and becoming full-time missionaries in Africa. As a young married couple, they built a home and a ministry in Zambia that serves as a testament to God’s call on their lives. On this latest episode of Unapologetic, Austin and T...

Christian mothers are often bombarded with advice and expectations, whether homeschooling their children, making homemade baby food, or abandoning their careers. But what if pursuing your creative passions was essential to motherhood? What if you didn’t have to give up your dreams just because you’re now a mom? In this episode, Julia unapologetically challenges the notions explaining, “You are the...

If you’ve been a Christian for a while you probably know every word to Nicole C. Mullen’s award-winning song, “Redeemer.” But what you might not know is the heartbreak the singer-songwriter had to walk through to write those famous lyrics. On this special episode of Unapologetic, Julia sits down with Nicole and invites her to share her testimony—from suffering through abusive relationships to winn...

Lisa Harper is one of the best theologians in ministry today—and she was the first person Julia ever interviewed! For this episode of Unapologetic, Julia sits down with Lisa to ask her anything and everything theology-related: how to study the Bible, why good doctrine is so important, how to know if you’re under good teaching, and more! In a time where “theologians” seem to be everywhere, it’s so...

Money expert, Ramsey personality, and daughter of famed financial peace guru Dave Ramsey—Rachel Cruze is on Unapologetic talking about her family business and philosophy, financial freedom, and her hope for every season of money management. Julia and Rachel talk about the dangers and realities of prenups, separate bank accounts, credit cards, and uniting finances as a couple later in life. Rachel...

You don’t have to carry it all. Personal choices, responsibilities, crisis situations, legalism, sexism, incorrect teaching, and misunderstanding of biblical roles, along with knowing and following your God-given purpose and calling can all result in shame, guilt, judgment, isolation, condemnation, and the idea that you have to carry it all. But Jesus says, “My yoke is easy and my burden is light”...