Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan Youssef

No matter who you are, Mo Isom Aiken is going to challenge and encourage you in your relationship with Christ. She is a powerful witness to the sufficiency of Jesus' sacrifice to cover and deliver us from all sin. In part 1 of this candid two-part conversation, Mo shares her compelling personal testimony.   Mo is the New York Times Bestselling author of Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to Bol...

Your best friend just lost their job. Your co-worker is sick in the ICU. Your neighbor just lost their spouse. You want to help, but you don't want to say or do the wrong thing. Today's Candid Conversations guest, Stan Carder, is here to help.   For over 40 years, Stan has walked through fierce personal trials and has, in turn, walked countless others through difficult times. From a small rural ch...

How do we truly count our suffering as joy and draw near to God in our trials? Today's guest, Julie Chapman offers insight into the incredible power of worshiping God in the midst of difficult times.    Julie is a three-time cancer and brain tumor survivor. She's also the friend you would call if you got bad news or needed your spirits lifted. Her optimism, determination to point others to the lig...

We are all facing challenges in quarantine and we can easily become focused on our suffering and miss what God is doing. In this episode of Candid Conversations, Jonathan Youssef takes a few minutes to share what God has been teaching him in quarantine.   We asked you to share what God has been teaching you during quarantine and Jonathan also offers your insight during this episode. To ask Jonatha...

There are many unknowns right now. Among them is the long term effect of the COVID crisis on both the economy and our personal finances. Jonathan Youssef welcomes David Nicholas to Candid to help explain what we are facing financially, as well as how we should frame it in light of Scripture. David also offers some practical counsel like the best way to prepare for the months ahead and how to use y...

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for 10 to 34-year-olds and the rate of suicide in the United States has increased 33% from 2000 to 2017. As the current global pandemic of COVID-19 continues, there has been an exponential increase in calls to suicide hotlines. This is the time to talk about suicide. Jonathan Youssef welcomes friend and former colleague, Laura, to Candid to share her perso...

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for 10 to 34-year-olds and the rate of suicide in the United States has increased 33% from 2000 to 2017. As the current global pandemic of COVID-19 continues, there has been an exponential increase in calls to suicide hotlines. This is the time to talk about suicide. Join Jonathan Youssef and Dr. Bill Davis for a candid conversation about the root of suici...

Jonathan Youssef reflects on the blessings  to be found in seasons of waiting and the hope we have in Christ as we celebrate Easter. To ask Jonathan a question or to connect with the Candid community, visit https://LTW.org/Candid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candidpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candidpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecandidpod For more original podcasts from Lead...

As stress and isolation grow, how can we combat rising anxiety without normalizing it? Clay Kirkland offers unique insight and help from his personal struggle with anxiety and years of providing spiritual direction for thousands of young adults while leading one of the largest campus ministries in the United States.   In this episode of Candid, Clay unpacks his own personal struggle with anxiety a...

Jonathan Youssef offers timely Biblical encouragement for believers during the COVID-19 crisis. He also shares the  importance of welcoming and addressing difficult questions from your children in trying times. To ask Jonathan a question or to connect with the Candid community, visit https://LTW.org/Candid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candidpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candidpod...

There are 169 million Netflix users, 28 million Hulu users and 74 percent of Americans have subscriptions to online streaming services. In just three short months, Disney+ had 28.6 million subscribers. With so much content readily available,  how should we, as believers, decide what and how much to consume? Dr. Al Mohler joins Jonathan Youssef for a conversation about media and our consumption of...

Jonathan Youssef welcomes Mike Galanos to Candid Conversations for an inspirational conversation on how God shifted his focus from pursuing fame to pursuing a thriving relationship with Jesus Christ. Mike is a longtime anchor for CNN Headline News  who offers encouraging insight for people working in secular environments who want to be a witness for Christ but don't know how. To ask Jonathan a que...

What comes to mind when someone mentions church? For some, it's a positive thought full of love, warmth, and community. For others, it immediately sparks feelings of judgment and rejection. Through the local church, we should experience Christ, meet our heavenly family, and grow in faith and love as we are stretched by one another, but is this happening?   In this episode, Jonathan Youssef unpacks...

Some celebrities are celebrating abortion as a stepping stone to a better life for women. Today's Candid Conversations guest has a very different perspective to share.  At just 20 years old, Bree Tuttle had an abortion and suffered through physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional scarring. Bree joins Jonathan Youssef today to share the truth she wishes she'd known before her abortion.   Bree is...

Dr. Bruce A. Lowe from Reformed Theological Seminary joins Jonathan to take a deep dive into the topic of sin. Together, they discuss several aspects of sin, including: • What is sin and who defines it? • Why is the topic of sin taboo in the church of all places? • How do I address the problem of sin in my life? • Why is isolation dangerous? • What role does community play in breaking habitual sin...

So many teachers and theologians are teaching falsehood under the guise of Truth. What causes them to give in to this false teaching? Some think they are "saving" Christianity but does Christianity need to be saved? Jonathan Youssef welcomes Dr. Michael Youssef back to Candid Conversations to answer these questions and to share about his newest book, Saving Christianity? . Dr. Youssef has written...

Marriage. It is a blessing from God but it can also be difficult and complicated. We get married because we believe marriage is a good thing that will bless our lives. But much of the time, marriage morphs into something we didn’t intend it to be. When it does, we need something sturdier than romance and deeper than shared interest and mutual attraction. Jonathan welcomes Dr. Paul David Trip to Ca...

What is suffering? Why is there suffering in this world? Why aren't we immune to it as Christians? Why would a loving God allow suffering? One of the most asked questions by young people in the Western world is, "Why is there suffering?" Pain and hardship are part of the human experience but why? The Bible is clear that we will all face suffering to some degree and that it will ultimately be used...

Forgiveness is at the heart of the Gospel. Not just forgiveness but total forgiveness. A forgiveness that completely sets us free from the wages of sin and death. Not only are we totally forgiven but the Lord asks us to totally forgive others, too. Without giving and receiving forgiveness, we live a life of bondage. Join Jonathan and Dr. R.T. Kendall as they discuss the importance of forgiveness a...

Do you know the #1 question young people worldwide are asking about the Christian faith? Why are only youth in the West asking about suffering? Do you feel equipped to answer questions about Christianity? Join Jonathan Youssef as he welcomes David Robertson to Candid Conversations. David is an experienced minister and gifted apologist who can explain complex theological Truth in a simple and engag...

Do you want spiritual and physical help making progress on your health and fitness goals this year? Join Jonathan as he talks to Dave Hubbard, a former NFL player who is now America's Fitness Coach. Dave grew up on a farm in California. He played college football and then was drafted by the New Orleans Saints to play in the NFL. After leaving the NFL to become a pastor, he was almost killed when h...

Thank you for joining us for Candid Conversations in 2019.  In this New Year's Eve episode, Jonathan offers his appreciation for you and your engagement with the podcast this year.   He also reveals little known facts about resolutions including which states are the best and worst at keeping resolutions.  Sorry, Texas. Jonathan also reads some of your encouraging notes to our team and shares how y...

Relax and have a little fun by joining Jonathan Youssef as he welcomes his wife, Lindsey, to Candid Conversations for the first time. In this special Christmas Eve episode, they share a little bit about how Christmas was for each of them growing up and how they plan to celebrate it as a family in the future. To wrap things up, they play a short round of This or That: Christmas edition. From the en...

One of the issues in the church is the move by some to disconnect the Old Testament from the New Testament. Does the Old Testament really matter? What value does it have for the church today? Jonathan Youssef welcomes Zack Carden to Candid Conversations to help us understand the importance of both the Old and New Testaments and the purpose of the Biblical covenants. Zack has a Masters in Divinity...

Jonathan Youssef welcomes friend and former colleague, Laura, to Candid to share her personal experience of losing her mother to suicide. She tells her story to help people understand the reality of suicide, the impact of suicide on those left behind, and to provide words of love and hope to those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts. Jonathan also talks with seasoned counselor, Rand Eberhard...