Her Faith Inspires Podcast

Harrison Tinsely is a young, ordinary dad who found himself in the middle of a custody battle over his little boy. But it doesn't end there. Little did he know, the issue would become more complicated when the biogical mother of his son started dressing their little boy in girls clothing. Harrison Tinsley is speaking out about this issue involving not only his own child, but all children going thr...

Are Christians who leave the New Age trading one form of fundamentalism for another? Is it wrong for Christians to call tarot, psychic readings, and crystals evil? A New Ager thinks so. In fact, she sent out an email to her subscribers calling out Christians for leaving the practices of the New Age and exclusively following Jesus. Shanda breaks down why Christians cannot mix the New Age with Chris...

More people identify as "nones" today than any other time in history. That means they do not have any affiliation with any religion. Christianity has been on a steep decline for the last several decades, yet there has been an incline in the mental health crisis, mass shootings, and societal decay overall. Is there a correlation between the decline of Christianity and our current cultural situation...

Why do some Christians cuss? Is cussing a sin? The book of James tells us no one can tame the tongue because it is an unruly evil. And while we could go through each word and evaluate whether or not it's okay to say, the issue is far deeper than dropping an F-bomb. Shanda talks about the two categories our words fit into and what our words reveal about us. If we have to give an account for every i...

The world isn't netural. Our culture is after the hearts and minds of our kids and social media is the battle ground. Parents aren't aware of the dangers lurking behind the screen in the hands of their own kids. Chris Gonzales, a former FBI agent, does. Chris shares some of the dangers behind the screen and what parents need to be aware of in this digital age. After years in the agency, Chris left...

Barbie is on the boycott list for many Christians, and with all the negative movie reviews, Shanda wasn't going to go see it either. However, she caved. In this episode, she gives her reasons for why she watched Barbie, and although she does spare you another lengthy review, she goes into why Christians boycotting Hollywood is dangerous for the American culture. She also dives into celebrity Chris...

Is your church going woke? "A pastor doesn't wake up one day and decide to become a heretic." So, how do you know if your church is leaning toward liberal theology? Lance Cashion explains that we're not necessarily talking about politics here. We're discussing the slow fade from sound theology to liberal theology. Lance gives us the warning signs of what to look for if your church is replacing the...

Why is it important for Christians to be equally yoked in marriage? And what does that even mean? It's as simple as finding a project or finding a partner. The Bible does not encourage us to find a project - someone you can take to church and hope will change as you date. The Bible encourages you to find a partner - someone who is already committed to a relationshp with Christ and who will come al...

Ignorance is the absence of knowledge. But there are Christians who keep themselves in a state of willful ignorance because if you don't know, you don't have to address the hard cultural topics we face today. Is there neutral ground for the Christian? Kelli from Women in Apologetics shares the cost of speaking the truth and why the commitment to the truth happens long before you ever have to pay t...

Do you know why first impressions are important? Because if you dress up and look put together, you're more likely to convince people that looking good means you are good. This is called the halo effect and it's a bias we see in 1 Samuel when God accuses Samuel of choosing a king based upon his appearance. Everyone has biases, including you. Shanda talks about what biases are, how to identify them...

What happens when a Darwinian evolutionist suddenly realizes intelligent design makes sense? Emily Morales use to be a Darwinist after she grew tired of the anti-intellectual nature of the Christians around her. However, she could not find ample evidence to support Darwinism. She is on the show to talk about her journey to believing God is the creator of the universe. She also discusses her son's...

What version of the Bible is the most accurate and which one should you read? Why are some Bible verses missing from certain translations? Many people say the Bible can't be trusted because it's been changed over and over throughout the years, just like the game of telephone is played. Is that true? Shanda answers all of these questionss and talks about how to choose a Bible that is right for you....

What is with the "end times" and the evidence we're living in the last days? Are we really living in the last days and does the moral decline of culture prove it? Albert and Shanda continue their conversation about the unseen realm and spiritual warfare. They discuss the very real part Christians play in the unseen realm, even if you don't feel like you do. The reality is God chose Christians as H...

How often do you think about the unseen realm? We can get so caught up in living in the moment, tending to our immediate needs and desires, that we often forget there is a spiritual realm we are part of. Albert Leon is back on the show to discuss the unseen realm, and we dive into the book by the late Michael Heiser as well as passages of Scripture that shed light on this topic. You will learn abo...

Some topics are heavily debated by Christains and when it comes to drinking alcohol, the debate can get heated. The real question isn't, "Did Jesus drink wine?" And it's also not, "Did Jesus turn water into grape juice?" Shanda dives into the real issue when we talk about the freedom we have in Christ. She also talks about who we should consider when drinking alcohol. This episode may ruffle some...

Shanda's husband, Dean, is on the show this week to talk about why men rose up to boycott Bud Light, why men like Andrew Tate and David Goggins are popular among young men, and why families who try and substitute dads are missing a huge part of training for kids. They discuss why men and women compliment each other in parenting roles, and answer the question: do women "tame" men? They also discuss...

What's the difference between toxic masculinity and biblical manhood? Are Catholics saved? What does the Bible say about the rapture of the church? Shanda answers your questions and gives an update on her move out of California - the good, the hard, and what she and her husband would have done differently. She also gives advice on how to talk to your kids about sex and how to get comfortable with...

Does it matter how much you weigh, what you eat, or if you workout? Does God care how we take care of our bodies? Body positivity is promoted by our culture and that really means it doesn't matter what you look like. Even if you're overweight and your BMI is in the unhealthy zone, you should celebrate the way you look and so should everyone else. And although the Bible does not place value on us b...

What are toxic relationships, and as Christians do we cut toxic people out of our lives? There are some Chrstian influencers on social media who tout the message of the culture when it comes to "toxic" relationships. If the people in your life do not cheer you on, clap along, or make you feel insecure, are you really supposed to cut them out of your life? Does the Bible tell us anything about toxi...

It's no secret that everywhere you turn, you and your children are bombarded with secular ideas. It's evident the culture is not neutral. With entertainment, social media, education, and companies that promote transgender ideologies, how do parents equip their families in an aggressive and "in your face" culture? Janel Greig from Grassroots Apologetics for Parents is on the show to discus disciple...

If God offers peace, why do Christians struggle with anxiety? Anxiety doesn't only affect the mind. It affects the whole person. Shanda talks about how to deal with anxiety from a biblical perspective, breaking down biblical truths that apply to anxiety in the mind, body, and soul. She shares her own struggle with anxiety, what she does to guard her mind, and why there is hope that this doesn't ha...

How do you talk to someone about God when they think His existence is on par with the Easter bunny? Can apathetic Christians inspire the next generation to see their need for God? Janell Wood and I discuss why more people in America don't know, don't care, and don't want God to exist. Janell works with foreign exchange students from all over the world and gives us great advice on what Gen Z is loo...

Most people in America deny Marixst beliefs and ideologies, but per George Barna's American Worldview Inventory, 10% of Americans live by and believe in Marxist ideas. Shanda talks about the victim mentality and why no one wins in a culture that promotes this type of thinking. She also gets into post-modernism and secular humanism and ends with why Christianity is the worldview that answers life's...

Is everone who is for abortion a progressive Christian? Are progressive Christians democrats? David Wolcott is on the show to discuss how to identify Progressive Christianity and why we cannot label anyone we might disagree with socially and politically a progressive Christian. We will walk through the signs that Progressive Christianity might be creeping into your church and how to have conversat...

If Christ didn't rise from the dead Christianity is a lie. The entire religion is based on the fact that Christ rose and if He didn't we are, as Paul says, the most to be pitied. Shanda takes you through the resurrection myths often touted by historians and others who say that although the disciples truly believed Christ rose there are natural explanations for what really happened that third day....