Spirit Outspoken

Today on Spirit Outspoken, we’re joined by Sean Collyns , a world-renowned psychic medium with a four-year long waiting list and author of Your Soul Is the Source of Your Power (releasing this March). In this expansive and deeply comforting conversation, we explore what it’s truly like on the other side. Sean shares insights into the afterlife, collective oneness, and the divine energy that connec...

What if faith wasn’t about having all the answers, but about staying curious? In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we’re joined by Zach Helton for an honest, expansive conversation about spirituality, curiosity, and what it means to follow Jesus without fear of exploration. Together, we unpack the pressure many Christians feel to have certainty and why releasing the need to “know it all” can actua...

Whether or not you follow these systems, Chinese astrology and numerology can offer helpful insights and meaningful questions to guide your year. You don’t have to believe in these systems to benefit from them - they’re simply tools to encourage self-awareness, thoughtful reflection, and intentional living as we step into a new year. In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we explore the transition f...

What if the Christmas story is more than just a tale we’ve heard since childhood?  In this episode, we journey into the night sky to explore the Star of Bethlehem through astrology and astronomy - uncovering the celestial secrets that guided the Magi and revealed a deeper, spiritual message spoken through the stars. Discover a new way of seeing the birth of Jesus , where ancient wisdom, cosmic pat...

What if the very experiences that break us could also set us free? In this powerful episode of Spirit Outspoken , transformational coach, speaker, and author Ruthie Lindsey shares her journey through trauma, addiction, chronic pain, and profound loss - and how those challenges became the gateway to her deepest healing and freedom. Ruthie opens up about walking through the most painful moments of l...

This week Rachael and Jaisa explore how the AIDS crisis, conservative politics, and American Christianity combined to make homosexuality the moral issue of an era. They examine how “traditional marriage” in the Bible included polygamy and other forms never condemned by Jesus, and how the oft-quoted verses about marriage were actually responses to questions about divorce, not universal rules. We al...

Did the original Bible actually condemn homosexuality-or was that added later?   In this episode of Spirit Outspoken , we uncover the shocking history behind how the word “homosexual” entered the Bible for the very first time in 1946 through the Revised Standard Version and how scholars later admitted it was based on an outdated and inaccurate psychological definition tied to illegal sexual acts,...

In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Pastor Jonathan Henderson of Grace Hill Church in Glendale, CA, we dive deeper into some of the biggest questions people of faith wrestle with: Why does God allow bad things to happen? Were we ever meant to fear God? And what does Scripture really say about Jesus’ finished work? Jonathan shares a freeing and deeply compassionate perspective rooted in Scr...

In this powerful episode of Spirit Outspoken , we sit down with Pastor Jonathan Henderson of Grace Hill Church in Glendale, CA and author of the transformative book Worth Every Drop: God’s Relentless Pursuit to Prove You Matter . In Part One of this two-part series, Jonathan opens up about his personal journey of doubt, faith, and discovery. Together, we explore his fresh and compassionate interpr...

In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Joash Thomas, author of The Justice of Jesus , to explore how colonization has distorted the heart of Christianity - and how reclaiming the original message of Jesus can bring healing, justice, and spiritual freedom. Joash shares how empire, power, and privilege have shaped the Church, what it means to decolonize our faith, and how followers of Jesus...

In this episode, we unpack "spiritual bypassing", which occurs when we try to “just trust God,” “stay positive,” or “have more faith,” instead of honestly facing the emotions God is trying to meet us in. We talk about how Jesus Himself felt deeply - grief, anger, compassion, sorrow - and how He never rushed or minimized the emotional experience of being human. He wept. He prayed in agony...

In this episode, we dive into one of the most thought-provoking questions in modern faith. We explore how devotion to Scripture can sometimes replace a living relationship with the Divine, and how even something sacred can become an idol when it’s placed above love, intuition, and the teachings of Jesus. In this episode, we dive into: The surprising history of biblical inerrancy and how it became...

What if Christian mysticism isn’t about secret rituals or fringe beliefs, but about direct connection with God? In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we explore what Christian mysticism really means and how it’s been misunderstood for centuries. We explore how early Christian mystics sought union with God through love, contemplation, and experience, not dogma. Discover how mysticism bridges spiritu...

Ever wondered what Jesus really came here to teach?  In this thought-provoking conversation, we sit down with Shawn Broadnax, a pastor offering a refreshingly honest look at Christianity’s most debated topics. Together, we explore what the Church may have misunderstood about Jesus’ message, and how returning to love, compassion, and truth can transform the way we live and worship today. We talk ab...

In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we explore the scientific and historical evidence for the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Discover what astronomers, geologists, medical experts, and historians have uncovered about the events surrounding Jesus’ death and miraculous return. From astronomical data that aligns with the timeline of the crucifixion to geological findings and medical e...

In this episode, we’re unpacking why forgiveness is actually one of the most selfish acts you can do. We don’t mean selfish in a bad way, we mean it’s life-giving for YOU. When we forgive, we release the weight of resentment, open ourselves to peace, and allow God to handle the justice part. We talk about: - What Scripture really says about forgiveness - Why forgiveness doesn’t always mean reconci...

What if one of the earliest gospels, written around 70 AD, held a story of radical faith and feminine power the Church tried to bury? In this episode of Spirit Outspoken , we sit down with Wall Street Journal bestselling author Meggan Watterson to explore her groundbreaking book The Girl Who Baptized Herself and the hidden Gospel of Paul and Thecla. Together, we uncover why this gospel was banned...

In this heartfelt and honest conversation, we share how we’re processing the emotions and tension following the Annunciation School Shooting and Charlie Kirk’s murder. Together, we explore what it means to grieve, reflect, and begin the healing process in a nation that feels deeply divided. This episode offers perspective on how each of us can take small, personal steps to bridge divides, restore...

Have you ever wrestled with doubt, church hurt, or wondered if the Jesus you’ve been handed really lines up with the Jesus of love and justice? In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we sit down with Kristin Mockler-Young, teaching pastor, host of the Becoming Church podcast, and writer of Substack's Turning the Gem. She’s become a voice of hope for countless believers rethinking faith. Togethe...

In this inspiring episode of Spirit Outspoken, we welcome author Malia Grace, creator of the children’s book, "Cody’s Whisper". The story follows Cody the coyote on a journey into nature, where he learns from the moon, trees, creek, fox, butterfly, deer, and owl. Each encounter reveals the beauty and unique gifts that every being brings to the world. Together, we explore how "Cody’s...

In this episode of Spirit Outspoken , we sit down with Bob Vetter - cultural anthropologist, healer, and spiritual mentor with over 25 years of experience. Bob has devoted his life to preserving indigenous wisdom, ceremony, and healing traditions while guiding modern practitioners to live fully in their purpose. We explore how ancient teachings and sacred rituals can be integrated into today’s wor...

In this deeply personal solo episode of Spirit Outspoken , Jaisa opens her heart to share a life-changing milestone: her son’s final chemo treatment after nearly two and a half years of fighting childhood cancer. It’s a story of resilience, mixed emotions, and learning how to step into a new season after the storm. As summer winds down and the Spirit Outspoken team heads into a short two week brea...

In this episode of Spirit Outspoken , we sit down with Brian Recker as he shares his personal reflections on hell and introduces his new book, Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love . We also discuss the harm caused by fear‑based theology, especially toward the LGBTQ community , and how re‑centering faith on love and inclusion can bring freedom and healin...

What happens when an evangelical pastor starts asking the questions the Church avoids? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Brian Recker—a former evangelical pastor who walked away from the pulpit to pursue a more honest, inclusive form of Christianity. Brian shares his personal journey through deconstruction, the inner tension of leaving behind deeply ingrained beliefs, and how he found a d...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Taylor Perkins (formerly known as Mr. Cult Daddy), we explore how reality mirrors your inner world, why triggers can be divine teachers, and how reclaiming the divine feminine and divine masculine leads to deep healing. Taylor shares how true expansion comes not through effort, but through surrender — and why you already have everything you need. Perfect for anyo...