Catherine Toon

What if every “I am not enough,” “I am unworthy,” or “I am unloved” whisper could be silenced by the voice of Jesus within you? In this revelatory episode of Perspectives with Catherine Toon, theologian and author Dr. C. Baxter Kruger unpacks how the lies of shame and separation shape our souls—and how Christ’s “I AM” restores us to wholeness. Baxter shares life-changing insights from his soul dia...

In this rich conversation, poet-chaplain David Tensen and Catherine explore what true eldering looks like in an age hungry for maturity, belonging, and wisdom. David encourages mature believers to embrace the challenge of authentic eldering through intentional decentering. This means decentering anything that demands center-stage - including ourselves, the ways we see God, the need to be constantl...

In this enlightening conversation, Bruce and Dr. Catherine Toon explore the profound themes of love, salvation, and the nature of God. Bruce shares his personal journey from a cult upbringing to a deeper understanding of the gospel, emphasizing the importance of love in healing and spiritual growth. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding eternal separation and the transformative power of love...

Identity in Christ changes everything—and encounter with Divine Love does just that—restoring original innocence, healing the heart and mind, and revealing who you’ve always been. Raised around church but wrestling with shame and addiction that resulted in multiple incarcerations, Rachael Cannon encountered Love Himself and everything shifted. In this tender conversation, Catherine and Rachael exp...

God’s love heals the deepest places. Discover identity in Christ, inner healing, and how to hear God without fear. What if disruption is actually an invitation from Love to begin again? In this heartfelt conversation, Catherine Toon and author Felicia Murrell explore how God’s love restores our true identity, calms our nervous system, and leads us into spiritual healing and wholeness. You’ll learn...

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Dr. Catherine Toon interviews Scott Cook on the transformational journey of living from within. Together, they explore what it means to awaken to your true identity in Christ, live from the indwelling presence of God, and align your heart with divine Love. Scott shares deep insights into the inner life of the Spirit, overcoming external validation, a...

In this powerful episode, Catherine Toon sits down with Lisa Wentworth Couture to explore the deeply transformative concept of Beloved Union—a journey into divine intimacy, identity, and spiritual awakening. Lisa shares her heart on what it means to be one with God, how love heals separation, and the beauty of living from our true identity in Christ. Whether you're deconstructing old beliefs or lo...

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Feeling spiritually dry or emotionally flatlined? In this powerful message, Dr. Catherine Toon invites you into a deep encounter with God's passionate love to reignite your purpose and passion. Discover how to lean into divine love, awaken to your identity in Christ, and rise from your wilderness renewed and restored. Explore the transformational truths from Ephesians 3 and Song of Solomon, and ex...

Are you ready to embrace the fire of God? In this explosive interview, Dr. Catherine Toon sits down with Bill Vanderbush, acclaimed author and speaker, to dive deep into his latest book, "The Fire Is Not Optional: Recovering the Baptism of Jesus and the Message of the Early Church." Discover what it means to be baptized not just with water, but with the fire of the Holy Spirit—a transformative exp...

In this deeply thought-provoking episode, Mo Thomas, author and speaker, shares his journey from fundamentalist Christianity to discovering the indwelling Christ within. Mo candidly explores deconstruction, spiritual trauma, and how his encounter with the love of God transformed his understanding of identity, grace, and inclusion. For those questioning inherited beliefs or craving an authentic exp...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Francois and Lydia Du Toit, creators of the Mirror Bible Translation, to explore the liberating message of the Gospel of Grace and the profound implications of union with Christ. Francois shares his transformational journey from legalism to revelation, diving deep into how the finished work of the cross redefines human identity and restores our understand...

What if the Bible was never meant to portray a God who is anything less than perfectly good? In this powerful interview with Dubb Alexander, we explore how centuries of interpretation have sometimes clouded the true heart of God—and how Jesus Himself is the perfect lens for reading every verse. Discover how cultural context, covenant shifts, and the life of Christ reveal God’s unchanging nature as...

Is it possible to find peace and meaning in a world shaped by both chaos and order, certainty and mystery, suffering and joy? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Catherine Toon and guest Bill Thrasher dive deep into the sacred paradoxes woven throughout creation, scripture, and the human experience. From Newtonian laws to the mysteries of quantum physics, from the Tree of Life to the Tree of the Kn...

In this profound conversation, William Paul Young—author of The Shack—joins Dr. Catherine Toon to explore how God shows up in the very places we often try to escape: our pain, our confusion, and our chaos. Together, they unpack how transformation isn’t a lightning bolt from heaven, but a sacred, often spiral journey of revisiting wounds with God’s redeeming love. They explore the critical differen...

In this vulnerable and refreshing conversation, Catherine Toon sits down with Pastor Channock Banet to unpack the heart behind his powerful new book, Enough Already. If you’ve ever wrestled with the pressures of performance, perfectionism, and religious expectations—especially within ministry—this episode is for you. Channock shares his journey as a pastor caught in the toxic cycle of doing for Go...

In this thought-provoking conversation, Catherine Toon hosts Dr. Matt Pandel (psychologist and theologian) and Paul Young (author of The Shack), as they dive into the powerful themes of Matt’s newest book "Fractured Witness." This work boldly recognizes the Church’s (Ekklēsia’s) fractured legacy—how faith has been used to justify harm, and how true redemption calls us back to the real Jesus and th...

In this deeply moving conversation, Catherine Toon sits down with Brian Simmons—lead translator of The Passion Translation—to explore the breathtaking intimacy of God as our Bridegroom. This episode is a love letter from heaven, unveiling how God sees us: radiant, spotless, and utterly adored. You’ll discover what it means to ravage His heart with your beauty and be drawn into a divine romance unl...

What if everything you thought you knew about God needed a second look? In this engaging and heart-opening conversation, Catherine Toon interviews author and speaker Jason Clark about his provocative new book, “Rethinking God with Tacos.” Together, they explore what it means to rethink God—not through fear or shame, but through the lens of Jesus, perfect love, and radical grace. Jason shares his j...

In this heart-centered episode, Catherine Toon sits down with Shannon Bates to explore the transformative power of honor, love, and unity—both in ministry and everyday relationships. Shannon shares her personal journey and deep encounter with Honor and Love. Together, they unpack how self-honor, acceptance, and gratitude are foundational to restoring relationships, fostering connection, and buildi...

In this powerful episode, Catherine Toon invites you into the sacred journey of transformation. In a world that celebrates instant gratification, Catherine gently reminds us that growth in God’s kingdom is a process—a holy, beautiful, and sometimes painful unfolding. Drawing from her prophetic insight and deep spiritual experience, she explores how God uses every moment—even our trials—to conform...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Catherine Toon joins Bishop Jamie Englehart on his "Grace For All" show to unpack the healing revelation of a God who embodies both masculine and feminine attributes. With scriptural insight and compassionate wisdom, they explore how a distorted image of God—often influenced by misogyny and narrow interpretations—has impacted gender roles in the Church and beyond. Thr...

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Catherine Toon sits down with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui—authors of Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs’ Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance—to unpack the powerful intersection of faith, business, marriage, and ministry. Together, they explore how to stop sacrificing your family on the altar of achievement and instead walk in divine alignment that honors God, strengthe...

Join Dr. Catherine Toon and Bishop Jamie Englehart for a deeply rich and eye-opening conversation: Is everyone a child of God? This conversation explores the biblical, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of identity, adoption, and grace, and why understanding our true origin in God radically transforms how we live, love, and lead. Jamie unpacks powerful truths about the Imago Dei, the difference be...

In this powerful conversation, Catherine Toon and Mike Zenker dive deep into what it truly means to be the church—not just attend one. Together, they unpack complex yet crucial topics like identity in Christ, unlearning toxic doctrine, spiritual hunger, and healing from religious trauma. Discover how grace, humility, and authentic love trump rigid dogma, and why community and diverse perspectives...