The Also Called Podcast

⚔ What is spiritual warfare—and why does it matter in everyday life? In this episode, Mia Burke and Andrea Bufkin are joined by Christine Walker, Dr. Latasha Davidson, and Bonnie Schultz for a rich, grounded conversation about the reality of spiritual warfare, biblical worldview, and what it means to live aware of both the physical and spiritual realms. Together they explore Scripture, identity in...

🧐 Pop psychology is everywhere—but how do we discern what aligns with God’s truth? In this episode, Mia Burke, Andrea Bufkin, and guest Melody Worsham explore the rise of pop psychology culture, social media therapy language, healing trends, accountability, and how psychology and faith can work together without replacing God. Together, they unpack the difference between psychology and pop psychol...

🔎 How do our relationships shape the way we see God? In this episode, Mia Burke, Andrea Bufkin, and guest Harley Olafson explore attachment theory, relationships, trauma, healing, and how our experiences with caregivers and authority figures can influence our understanding of God. Together, they discuss secure attachment, faith, therapy, discipleship, and why healing often requires both theologic...

🧠 What if neuroscience doesn’t contradict scripture…but actually confirms it? In this episode, Mia Burke and Andrea Bufkin explore the fascinating intersection of faith, neuroscience, trauma, and spiritual formation. Together, they unpack how the brain is wired, how trauma shapes our responses, and why renewing the mind is both deeply spiritual and deeply biological. From nervous system regulatio...

👫 Community is one of the most talked-about words in church culture…but what does biblical community actually look like? In this episode, Mia Burke, Andrea Bufkin, and guest Tasha Kossler explore the beauty, challenge, and necessity of Christian community. Together, they discuss Acts 2, isolation, discipleship, vulnerability, serving others, and why authentic connection matters so deeply in our f...

🙋‍♀️ What does it actually mean to follow Jesus in today’s culture? In this episode, Mia Burke, Andrea Bufkin, and special guest Dr. Latasha Davidson unpack the difference between cultural Christianity and authentic discipleship. Together, they explore modern faith, customized spirituality, church culture, discipleship, and what happens when Christianity becomes more about comfort than transforma...

Season 2 is officially here! 🎉 Join Mia Burke + Andrea Bufkin as they return to the Also Called Podcast to talk about everything that’s happened since last season—from writing books and spiritual growth to lessons learned, words of the year, faith practices, and what God has been teaching them in this season. This episode is part catch-up, part vision-casting, and all heart. Plus, get a sneak pee...

In today’s episode, our last of season one, we review our favorite things from this seaon and hint at season two's topics- be sure to watch our socials. And we dive deep into being the church today. Get ready for a look at the Acts 2 church and what it means to be the Ecclesia —let’s get started! Show Notes References The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast episodes on Galatians 6:10  The Rise of C...

Welcome to The Also Called Podcast! In today’s episode, we'll meet two writers from our soon-to-be-released book, The Other Disciples . Today, we’re diving into the savvy and sassy, Photini, also known as The Woman at the Well, our eleventh disciple from the book written by Andrea Bufkin, and the patient final disciple, Elizabeth Zechariah, and her answered prayer, written by Asha Junot.  Joi...

Welcome to The Also Called Podcast! In today’s episode, we'll meet two writers from our upcoming book, The Other Disciples . Today, we’re diving into the motives of Salome, the ninth disciple from the book written by Renee Walter, and Anna’s patience rewarded our tenth disciple, written by Harley Olafson. Join us as we discover who they were, their remarkable experiences, Salmoe’s big, audaci...

The Also Called Podcast! In today’s episode, we'll meet two writers from our soon-to-be-released book, The Other Disciples . Today, we’re diving into the perspective shift of the busybody, Martha, the seventh disciple from the book, written by Cathi Palmer. And her sister, Mary of Bethany’s anger, our eighth seeker, written by Mia Burke. Join us as we discover who they were, their remarkable...

Welcome to The Also Called Podcast! In today’s episode, we'll meet two writers from our soon-to-be-released book, The Other Disciples . Today, we’re diving into the life-changing story of a very little-known woman, Susanna, the fifth disciple from the book written by Sabeth Kapahu, and Mary of Nazareth, our sixth follower, written by Katrina Carson.  Join us as we discover who they were, thei...

Welcome to The Also Called Podcast! In today’s episode, we'll meet two writers from our soon-to-be-released book, The Other Disciples . Today, we’re diving into the life-changing story of Daughter or The Woman with the Issue of Blood, the third disciple from the book written by Stephanie Williams, and Joanna Chuza, our fourth, written by Anita Smith.  Join us as we discover who they were, the...

Welcome to The Also Called Podcast! In today’s episode, we'll meet two writers from our soon-to-be-released book, The Other Disciples . Today, we’re diving into the eye-opening stories of Mary Cleopas, the first disciple from Katie Fullmer, and Mary of Magdala, our second, from Bonnie Schultz. Show Notes Mary Cleopas: Matthew 27:55-61, 28:1-10, 5-7 ; Mark 15:40-47, 16:1-8 , Luke 24:3-32 ; Joh...

In today’s episode, we’re journeying into what it means to follow Jesus. Join us as we discover what a disciple is, how we follow, and what it means to be under a teacher—asking: “Are we called, too?” Get ready for the journey into the heart of Jesus for His students—let’s get started! Show Notes References Disciple = One who embraces and assists in spreading the teachings of another. Grace Theolo...

 In today’s episode, we’re searching to discover the Proverbs 31 woman. Join us as we discover who or what she is, how we’re to follow that ideal, and whether it's realistic to think we can live that life- asking: are we called to be a Proverbs 31 woman too? Get ready for the journey into the heart of God for His girls—let’s get started! Show Notes References Proverbs 31 (NLT) The Virtuous Wo...

In today’s episode, we’re going deep into the concept of worldview as we consider it in The Other Disciples' introduction. Join us as we discover what it is, how it impacts our ability to see reality, and how it affects our mindset- asking: what is real and how should I live? Get ready for the journey into the heart of the Father for how we understand His world—let’s get started! Show Notes R...

 In today’s episode, we dive into God’s intention when designing women. Join us as we discover who we are, how we were made, and our place in God’s grand design of personhood, ministry, and marriage, all asking—”Are we called, too?” Get ready to journey into the heart of the Father for His daughters—let’s get started! Show Notes References Genesis 2:18 Genesis 2:21-22 Dr. Joel Muddamalle at the Th...

The Also Called Podcast’s inaugural season dives deep into the topics covered in the introduction of our recently released book, The Other Disciples (Releasing early 2026 on Amazon). We’re just two friends with lots of questions, looking to Jesus and the Word to figure out what this thing called life is and what it means to live in faith.   In today’s episode, we talk about the Also Called Podcast...

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