Her Faith Inspires Podcast

The mockery of the Last Supper during the opening ceremonies of the Olympics isn't suprising. What is suprising is the response of many in the church who scold Christians for defending Christianity. Is everyone invited to partake of the Last Supper? Should Christians remain silent because we will be hated for the name of Christ? Shanda answers these questions, examines some of the posts by pastors...

What is the evidence of a Christian life? Shanda walks you through the epistle of James, the half brother of Jesus. She breaks down all five chapters, pulling the main, and sometimes controversial points from this epistle. You will hear the timeline of James's confession of faith, as James and the rest of Jesus's family thought He was crazy. Jesus made it a point to show Himself to James after His...

Can a person be a gay Christian? George Carneal, author of From Queer to Christ  and former homosexual, is on the show to talk about his experience growing up a pastor's kid and leaving it all for a homosexual lifestyle in Southern California. George shares the power of a parent's prayer and the unrelenting pursuit of Christ on his life. His message will inspire, encourage, and ignite a fire in yo...

There is a wrong way to read the Bible, which means there is a right way to read the Bible. Today, we are using the book of Philippians to show how to use the 5 W's and an H strategy to "til the ground" before reading any book of the Bible. We'll also look at Dr. Frank Turek's S.T.O.P. method for Bible study, and why the strategies you learned in elementary school are all you need to understand ho...

Most Mormons are committed, moral, and dedicated people. But are they Christians? They claim to be but is that true? Eric Pement, a former Reorganized Latter Day Saint, is on the show to talk to us about his experience growing up in the RLDS organization, and why he thought he was a better Christian than you. Eric came to Christianity after he realized he wanted a personal relationship with Jesus....

The phrase "prayer closet" is uttered by many in the church and because it is we think it must be biblical. That's the power of repetition. But is going into your prayer closet and quieting your mind the avenue in which God speaks? Is that what Jesus meant when He said, "go into your closet and pray"? (Matt 6:6) Shanda answers the following questions to help us understand how to hear from God:  Wh...

Most people love a good murder mystery but what can they teach us about life? Jim Wallace, a former atheist and cold case detective, is on the show to discuss the fifteen rules for life he learned from his career as a cold case detective. He shares the truth behind our human nature, and how the Christian worldview supports the lessons learned throughout these investigations. Jim wisely takes conte...

Last month, a young Haitian missionary couple were killed in the field. A lot of people condemned them for being in a dangerous country where their lives were at risk, saying they had no business being there. The real question is: is Christianity comfortable? Are we supposed to pick and choose where to take the gospel as long as it's safe and we know it won't cost us anything? Shanda discusses the...

Why do people arrive at their beliefs? Richard Suttles, otherwise known as The Faithiest Atheist, is here to discuss the importance of having civil conversations with people who don't think and believe like you. His background in counter-terrorism has led him to see there are only two steps in taking beliefs to a dangerous level. We discuss what those are and why it's important to be passionate ab...

As parents we often wonder if we've done enough when raising our kids. Are they ready to face the world as adults, and did we teach them everything they need to know before they launch into the world? Dean Fulbright is on the show to talk about the top three things to instill into your kids as teens and young adults before they leave the house. Dean and Shanda discuss what parenting older kids loo...

There's a saying by parents that goes, "This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you." It's only until you become a parent yourself and are in the middle of disciplining your child that that statement rings true. In this episode, we talk about effective discipline of children and teens, and we get into how to deal with adult children living in your home. For those parents who don't like to disc...

With culture encouraging women to find their purpose outside the home, SAH moms feel undervalued and under appreciated. But what does the Bible say? Shanda and her mom, Susan, talk about the ministry of motherhood. They share what that means and why a mom is the biggest influence in a child's life, the sacrifices it takes to be there for your kids and why diligence is the key word in parenting.  ...

Can moms balance a successful and demanding career and a busy home? The cultural message is that we can, but is that true? It's impossible to give your best effort simultaneously to more than one aspiration. Everything else is going to get second best. Angela Mitchell from Raising Apologists is on the show to talk about why you can't have it all in motherhood, but you can have what's most fulfilli...

Whatever is at the center of your life shapes you. The atmosphere of the home helps a child understand what is most important. Where does the family gather to talk and are free to create? Are more words texted on a device than to each other? Shanda talks about the center of the home before technology and why parents are losing ground when it comes to influencing their children to follow God. No fa...

Should a husband and wife divulge all of their baggage to each other, especially before they get married? What is baggage? If something can be carried it can be put down. But that means it must be dealt with. Shanda talks about the three types of baggage that can crush a marriage and what you can do to make sure it doesn't. Choosing to love your spouse means you sacrifice how you feel for what's b...

It's no secret that almost 50% of marriages end in divorce. When something becomes normalized in society that doesn't mean the church should stop speaking out about it. Unfortunately, the breakdown of the family is reflected in the breakdown of society. Shanda discusses the history of divorce in America and how it affects the family and children. If you think divorce does not ripple beyond you and...

In this first episode of the Marriage and Family series, Shanda lays out a defense for why marriage is not a social construct. With more people marrying later in life and less marriages overall, why do young people devalue marriage? The bottom line is that marriage is not only good for society, it's good for you. Shanda breaks down why the definition of marriage cannot be changed and how marriage...

What is the New Apostolic Reformation and why do you need to know about it? Holly Pivec, author and apologist, warns the church about the teachings and practices of NAR. NAR is a fast growing movement in the church that emphasizes signs and wonders, and they believe God provides new revelation through His prophets. Have you heard of Bethel Church? Do you you listen to Jesus Culture? If so, you're...

When Christians integrate new age practices like yoga, meditation, and the power of your words. into life coaching, should Christians participate because they incorporate scripture and prayer? Shanda will tell you how to spot new age practices in Christian coaching and online teachers and why it has no place in the church Then we'll look at what the Bible says about suffering and the hope we have...

Is marriage a social construct that can be redefined without consequence? John Ferrer is on the show to discuss why marriage and family are the strength of society. Statistically, the divorce rates in the church compare equally to the divorce rates outside of the church, however, there is a stark difference when looking at the marriages of committed Christians. John and Shanda discuss these differ...

How do you know if someone is misinterpreting Scripture? Shanda goes through some of the most misintepreted BIble verses today and how to spot when someone takes a verse out of context. You'll learn the top three rules to properly study the Bible, and how to choose the right teachers that will help you grow out of the milk of the gospel.  Register for Shanda's next class: The 7 Churches in Revelat...

Every religion holds to essential doctrines that make them distinct and identifiable from every other belief system. Christianity is no different. David Wolcott and I examine Progressive Christianity and their denial of the essential doctrines of the faith. Does this mean those who say they're progressive Christians are not Christian? We also talk about why many Christians today identify with mora...

What is faith? If you ask a Christian, they likely can't tell you. Christians, like many unbelievers, think faith is believing in something you can't see without evidence. Is it true that in order to have faith you can't ask for evidence? Is faith opposed to logic and reason? Shanda recaps her conversation with an atheist on social media and shares the results from a poll asking Christians to defi...

How did the sexual revolution impact the church? Why do many who grew up in the days of purity culture feel the message was damaging to those in the church? Terrell Clemmons from Salvo Magazine takes us back in time to the moral shift that led to the sexual revolution. We discuss why expressive individualism is hurting our culture, and why identity is linked to sexuality. This conversation is both...

Lady Gaga's 2011 song, Born This Way , was a hit because not only does it have a catchy tune, it has a catchy message: God accepts you the way you are because He makes no mistakes. Messages like these are a dime a dozen in the culture we're in. But what if they come from those in the church? Shanda discusses the catchy phrases that have made their way into the church but are accepted by Christians...