Self Evident

This episode of Self-Evident contains some important updates from the team. A couple of beloved hosts have moved on and Self-Evident is working on seeing where God leads us in this next chapter. As we seek God’s best for this platform, we will be taking some time this semester as a hiatus to be able to come back to the new school year with the same self evident truths shared in Gods love. We can&#...

In this episode of Self Evident, Kenna Rose & Jenna are joined by David Robison & Nathan Bilkis of Social Lights, an organization of Christian fellowship in the Chicagoland area – to learn more, go to sociallights.blog . The group sets out to discuss why it is so difficult for men and women to be friends, and how to go about interacting with the opposite sex in a God glorifying manner.&#82...

As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the basics. What is the basis, the foundation of why we do what we do– why we speak what we speak?… Con...

A few months ago, a lovely woman of God, Emily Cecile, picked up Allie Stuckey’s “Toxic Empathy” book & was so deeply impacted that Rebecca Leland (podcast guest host extroidinare) picked it up, & then she loved it so much that she called Jenna to talk about it in this book review episode of Self Evident. This is part two of a two part series. To listen to part one, click here . Resources...

As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the basics. What is the basis, the foundation of why we do what we do– why we speak what we speak?… Con...

A few months ago, a lovely woman of God, Emily Cecile, picked up Allie Stuckey’s “Toxic Empathy” book & was so deeply impacted that Rebecca Leland (podcast guest host extroidinare) picked it up, & then she loved it so much that she called Jenna to talk about it in this book review episode of Self Evident. This is part one of a two part series. Resources Video: Interview with Allie Beth Stu...

As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the basics. What is the basis, the foundation of why we do what we do– why we speak what we speak?… Con...

How do you turn away a man who is very interested in you. . . and you are not interested in him? In this episode, Jenna & Rebecca Leland share what God has taught them through mentors and experiences. Resources Follow Rebecca on Instagram! Book: Single & Satisfied | Nancy Wilson … Continue Reading

As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the basics. What is the basis, the foundation of why we do what we do– why we speak what we speak?… Con...

Welcome to part two of our three part conversation about Christian church & the denominations within it. Our guest hosts are Rebecca Leland, a blessing & a beautiful follower of Christ – you can find her on Instagram at @Rebecca_Leland. And we have David Robison & Nathan Bilkis of Social Lights, an organization of Christian fellowship in the Chicagoland area – to learn more, go t...

As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the basics. What is the basis, the foundation of why we do what we do– why we speak what we speak?… Con...

Rebecca & Jenna talk about how to offend in love as Christians. Rebecca lists three steps before calling out a brother or sister who needs calling out: 1: be Bibled up. God will give you the words to say. 2: Pray for them 3: Be confidant in Christ… Continue Reading

As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the basics. What is the basis, the foundation of why we do what we do– why we speak what we speak?… Con...

Protesting is part of the First Amendment rights we have as Americans. They can be positive, such as the Boston Tea Party, the Civil Rights Movement or the March for Life. Or, they can be negative such as Pride parades and the BLM riots of 2020.
How should Christians think through protests? Using No Kings as an example, Kenna and Jenna discuss God’s justice, the command to be self-controlled and i...

In this episode of Self Evident, Jenna Smith and Anthony Leal discuss the ongoing protests in Los Angeles, exploring the complexities of the situation from a Christian perspective. They delve into the experiences of those on the ground, the impact of media narratives, and the importance of understanding the roots of anger and fear within the community. The conversation emphasizes the need for pray...

As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the basics. What is the basis, the foundation of why we do what we do– why we speak what we speak?… Con...

In this episode, Alyssa & Jenna are joined again by Stephanie Stapert, a strong Christian who has seen many “genres” of women in her line of work with TPUSA . The conversation goes from how feminine clothing is a beautiful and glorious thing for Christian women, how we dress matters, and how to reach leftist leaning women as Bible believers.… Continue Reading

As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the basics. What is the basis, the foundation of why we do what we do– why we speak what we speak?… Con...

Since our culture is so online now, our public sphere is all online, well, [dating apps] is how you find someone nowadays, right? Right? Rebecca Leland is back on the podcast with Jenna, and the topic is dating apps–should Christians utilize this method of finding a significant other? Watch the promo for this episode here ! Resources Podcast Episode: What Women Should Look For; A Psychiatric...

Sweden has taken massive steps towards addressing the very real problem that pornography causes in society– sex trafficking, prostitution, and child sexual abuse. In addition to this, Senator Mike Lee from Utah has introduced a bill that would ban pornography due to an updating in the definition of “obscenity.” Resources Article: Sweden Bans OnlyFans. America Should Too | Self Evident  Articl...

This episode is part of a series regarding interdenominational unity. David Robison and Nathan Bilkis of Social Lights join Rebecca Leland & Jenna Smith for this discussion. Resources Mentioned Lecture Series: Unity of the Church | Canon Press Book: Mere Christianity | C.S. Lewis  … Continue Reading

We sell our souls to [careers] a little bit: ‘I’m gonna sacrifice my sleep, my nutrition, my romantic relationships, my family relationships, my friend relationships–on the altar of work,’ and it is really sad to see. New guest host alert! Stephanie Stapert is a Christian woman who works at Turning Point Academy and, along with Jenna & Alyssa, wants to ring the warning...

Listen to part one of this conversation here! Featuring Jenna, David Robison of Social Lights and Rebecca Leland , this edition of Self Evident concludes our conversation regarding the science and studies of community benefits. This segment goes into Robert Putnam’s research on social capital and what broke the American community apart in the ’60s, and pushing out of your comfort zone...

Is there a way to actually fix the birth rate? This episode of Self Evident dives into this very topic with three policy proposals that would address the root cause of the decrease in birth rates. Resources Article: 3 Ways to Increase the Birth Rate While Respecting Human Dignity | Washington Stand Video: Can Trump Fix the Birth Rate? | Self Evident Report: Planned Parenthood’s Ann...

This episode is part one of a two part series! Featuring Jenna, David Robison of Social Lights and Rebecca Leland , the two coolest Christian community builders in the Chicagoland area, the conversation ranges from the science of body language to health benefits of in person community to forgiveness and pushing out of your comfort zone to find community. Resources Podcast Article: A Three Stranded...