Honest Christian Conversations

What do you do when life brings an unthinkable moment? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I speak with a mother whose life was forever changed by the heartbreaking loss of her child. Through the depths of grief, she discovered a deeper walk with Jesus and a renewed understanding of God’s presence in suffering. This conversation explores how faith can survive unimaginable loss and...

Music shapes us more than we realize. In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations , I ask an important question: What values are you learning from the music you listen to? While many Christians are careful about secular music, we often forget that even Christian music should be thoughtfully examined. Lyrics influence our thinking, our theology, and the way we understand God’s Word. This sho...

Do you love Christian music? What if the songs you listen to could deepen your understanding of Scripture? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I sit down with Michelle Nezat , host of the More Than a Song podcast. Michelle shares how she discovered a powerful way to use Christian music as a gateway into deeper Bible study. Instead of letting worship music remain background noise, M...

In this Christian minisode of Honest Christian Conversations , I reflect on the power of prayer and why it may be far bigger than we often imagine. Prayer isn’t just a spiritual habit—it’s a way of inviting God into our lives and trusting Him to move in ways we may not see coming. If you’ve ever wondered whether prayer truly makes a difference, this short episode will encourage you to think again....

Does prayer really make a difference? Amy Lykosh and I discuss intercessory prayer, praying with expectation, and how prayer can transform lives. Amy's Website: https://workplaceprayer.com/ Listen to Laura Buckley's Christmas Day Episode: https://podcast.ausha.co/honest-christian-conversations-10/can-god-be-trusted –––––––––––––– If something in this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or help...

Can repentance lead to healing? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I speak with Beatty Carmichael about the powerful connection between repentance, confession, and spiritual healing. Drawing from the wisdom of The Prayer of Freedom and the biblical principle found in Proverbs 28:13, we explore how confronting past sins and bringing them honestly before God can open the door to fre...

Are you willing to let God challenge your beliefs? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I speak with Beatty Carmichael about repentance, healing, and the possibility of spiritual freedom through confronting sin honestly before God. Beatty shares insights from his journey of leaving a family legacy of medical doctors to pursue a deeper understanding of spiritual healing and biblical...

In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations , I share a quick update about an upcoming guest and a topic I’m still wrestling with: deliverance. After recent conversations and research, I still have many questions about deliverance ministry, spiritual warfare, and how Christians should approach these subjects biblically. In this short episode, I open up about where I currently stand and prev...

Is The Chosen a helpful portrayal of the life of Jesus, or could it introduce ideas that lead believers away from biblical truth? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I explore the growing popularity of the TV series The Chosen and some of the concerns Christians have raised about it. I examine how entertainment, spiritual practices, and media influence our understanding of faith. T...

Should Christians practice yoga, or is it spiritually incompatible with the Christian faith? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I sit down with David Libby to explore the growing debate surrounding yoga within the church. Together, we discuss the origins of yoga, its connections to New Age spirituality and Eastern religious practices, and why many Christians defend or adopt it as...

Is the prosperity gospel really worth the spiritual investment? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Desiree Taylor returns to share her powerful personal journey out of the prosperity gospel and Word of Faith movement. Desiree opens up about how God used difficult experiences, including her hearing loss, to reshape her understanding of faith and draw her into a deeper relationship...

Is the prosperity gospel leading believers away from biblical truth? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I speak with Pastor Chad Wagner about the controversial Word of Faith movement and its teachings on faith, blessing, and prosperity. Together, we examine how prosperity theology has influenced modern Christianity, its connections to New Age ideas, and how believers can test thes...

In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations , I share some powerful insights I gained during a sermon at my church in December 2024 that challenged the way I thought about prophecy. What does biblical prophecy really mean, and do we sometimes misunderstand how it works? In this episode, I reflect on what I learned and share some personal thoughts about prophecy, spiritual discernment, and h...

Do dreams actually mean something, or are they just strange late-night pizza-induced thoughts? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I sit down with Jonnie T from Refuge Freedom Stories to explore dreams and visions from a biblical perspective. Together, we discuss whether God still speaks through dreams today, how Christians should approach dreams and spiritual experiences, and how...

In this short minisode of Honest Christian Conversations , I address and correct a mistake my guest and I made in the previous episode. Honest discussions about faith require humility and a willingness to acknowledge errors. Join me as I briefly clarify the issue and continue pursuing biblical truth and discernment. Listen to last week's episode: https://podcast.ausha.co/honest-christian-conversat...

Do the miraculous sign gifts described in Scripture still operate today? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with Jonnie T , host of the Refuge Freedom Stories podcast, to discuss the ongoing debate surrounding sign gifts such as prophecy, dreams, and visions. Jonnie shares his personal journey and biblical perspective on why he believes these gifts were never meant t...

Few topics spark as much debate in Christian theology as the question of whether the miraculous sign gifts still exist today . In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with Chad Wagner , pastor of Excelsior Springs Church in Missouri, to explore the biblical discussion surrounding sign gifts such as speaking in tongues, prophecy, and other miraculous manifestations. Chad s...

The topic of deliverance ministry often raises many questions among Christians. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with Dr. David Chotka to explore the complex and sometimes controversial subject of deliverance and spiritual healing. Together, they discuss the questions many believers wrestle with as they try to understand deliverance: What does true deliverance look...

Few topics spark more debate in modern Christian circles than the question of whether a Christian can be demon-possessed . In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana speaks with Dawn Hill , a former false prophet who spent nearly two decades deeply involved in New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) and deliverance ministry teachings. After leaving that world behind, Dawn now shares her story...

Have you ever struggled to say the same word correctly over and over again? In this short minisode, I share a simple and relatable moment about spoken mistakes and learning to laugh at ourselves.  Listen to last week's episode: https://podcast.ausha.co/honest-christian-conversations-10/unlocking-the-secrets-of-prayer-and-healing –––––––––––––– If something in this episode encouraged you, challenge...

Prayer has long been a central part of the Christian life—but what happens when prayer leads to a healing that defies medical expectations? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with Dr. David Chotka , pastor and leader of a global prayer ministry, to discuss the powerful connection between prayer, faith, and healing. Dr. Chotka shares the remarkable story of his wife’s...

Many believers feel a deep burden to help others come to faith—but what happens when that burden turns into the belief that someone’s salvation depends entirely on us? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with Audrey Dutton , host of the Eat Me, Drink Me podcast, who shares her powerful testimony of transformation from a satanic atheist to a devoted follower of Jesus....

Life has a way of testing our faith in ways we never expected. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with Laura Buckley , an inspiring author who shares her deeply personal journey of faith, healing, and learning to trust God through life’s unexpected challenges. Laura opens up about the difficult seasons that forced her to wrestle with a question many believers eventua...

Disagreements are inevitable—even among Christians who deeply love God and His Word. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Ana sits down with James Early , Bible teacher and host of the Bible Speaks to You podcast, to discuss how believers can navigate theological disagreements in a healthy, Christ-centered way. James shares insights from his journey of teaching others to think deepl...

This is a quick episode in which I share feedback from some listeners and give a sneak peek at future episodes. Listen to S4 E3: https://podcast.ausha.co/honest-christian-conversations-10/do-generational-curses-exist –––––––––––––– If something in this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take a step forward in your faith, I’d love to hear from you. 👉 Write a quick review It help...