Crystal Renfrow

The Conversation

Religion EN ↓ 41 episodes

Welcome to The Conversation. On this show, we are learning how to view things happening in the world through a biblical lens and we’re also learning how to have conversations. Join we dive into all the topics big and small so that we can think and act critically and biblically.

Author

Crystal Renfrow

Category

Religion

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Latest episode

Feb 1, 2026

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Episodes

Thoughts about Minnesota 01.02.2026

Welcome back to the podcast. On today’s episode, I give a brief sort of spiel on some final thoughts that I have of Christians responding to the incidents and the happenings from Minnesota. Take a listen.

A Response. 10.01.2026

A lot has been going on this past week. And this is my response.

This Conversation IS important! | Responding to the Nick Shirley viral story 30.12.2025

In a marathon episode, it’s a hot take on the most viral story happening right now in the Internet space and what that means for us as believers. Come along for a quick hot take as I present to you why it’s essential for you as a Christian to pay attention to these stories.

OU Student Essay Gets A Zero? | My Response 07.12.2025

Welcome back to the podcast. On this episode, it’s a quick response to the headline that happened this week, as it relates to a University of Oklahoma student who is a Christian and got a zero on their essay. Let’s talk about it in terms of how context changes everything. If you did not read the totality of the essay, you might go off the news clips and claim that there is religious discrimination...

React Less, Discern More 30.11.2025

When news breaks, the world reacts. But followers of Jesus are called to discern. In this episode, we talk about why discernment matters more than ever—especially when stories reach us stripped of context. Using recent headlines from both corporate and church culture, we unpack how to slow down, withhold quick conclusions, and seek the deeper truth beneath what we see. This conversation lays the g...

Context Changes Everything 28.11.2025

Part 1: Why Context Matters In this opening conversation, we explore why context shapes so much more than the words we choose. A simple moment in a meeting—someone saying “figure it out”—sparked a deeper realization: the same phrase can mean leadership to one person and pressure or past trauma to another. This episode invites you into a gentle, thoughtful look at how our stories shape our interpre...

Saturday Thoughts 03.11.2025

Hello. I’m back again after a long hiatus. On today’s episode I picked up the phone and decided to record some thoughts as they were occurring to me on things that I am seeing in social media space as it relates to Christians and how we consume the content. Take a listen if you’d like. As always leave a comment let me know what you think.

Trailer | RAW 03.08.2025

Welcome to the conversation podcast. I am your host, Crystal.

Cover Up Culture | Part 1 24.07.2025

Let’s talk about it. Does the American church have experience with covering 9:20

Church Hurt | Things We Don’t Talk About 15.07.2025

On this episode, I talk about a couple of things that we don’t talk about as it relates to Church her stories. There’s always more but these are just a couple of things to get the discussion started. What are some things you think that we don’t talk about as it relates to Church hurt?

Sunday Wrap 14.07.2025

Come join a brief conversation about the weeks top stories in the Christian space.

S2 E 1 | How Did We Get Here? 09.07.2025

On this episode of season, two mega medium, micro, macro and many churches, I explore the ideas and thoughts I had on how we got here to where The church in America is in the state that it’s in. This is a super simple podcast episode. I hope you enjoy. Stay tuned for a special episode coming up after this as always Comment and if you haven’t subscribe.

Season Two Preview 23.05.2025

We are back! Season Two of the Conversation Podcast is here. In this episode, I am giving a sneak peek into the topics happenon the podcast as well as a mini back story into why I chose this topic.

Let’s Talk Alphabet Wars 22.02.2025

Oh, this episode of the podcast we talk about the alphabet wars. This is concerning all the news related to ice, DOGE, USA ID, and more. What is our role as a believer in these moments come take a listen on a brief conversation. MUSIC Intro - “Jazzaddicts” by Cosimo Fogg - https://youtu.be/e_ItIBfaqXA?si=9qLL9UpVknBQQKIi Outro - “Gotta Go” by Tokyo Music Walker - https://youtu.be/CX-hVk6C5wM?si=TZ...

The Aftermath | Super Bowl Moment 12.02.2025

Thank you for listening to the podcast The Conversation. On today’s episode, we talk about the Christian response to the halftime performance and actually what it means to be salt and light in the Earth.

Welcome Back | The Fast...Is Over 04.02.2025

Well, after an unplanned hiatus, we are back with the conversation podcast on today’s episode. I discuss what happened at the end of the fast and reiterate what this podcast is about, so come take a listen and be a part of the ongoing conversation.

Day 17 | Messy Humanity, Part 2 22.01.2025

welcome to the conversation podcast. On today’s episode we’re continuing the conversation for a little bit about messy humanity. And some lessons that we can learn that lead us to have a different response when it comes to restoring people back to the faith. #21DaysOfPrayerAndFasting

Day 16 | Messy Humanity 21.01.2025

hello! Welcome to day 16. Yep, we’re gonna catch ahead and be normal. On today’s episode, we talk about church messiness of people and how we can become more like Christ even in the midst of these situations. If you haven’t already take a listen, and I hope you will find some nugget of truth to take with you today. #21DaysOfPrayerAndFasting

Day 15 | Part 2...Here's what happened 19.01.2025

Part two of the conversation about days nine through 14 and what happened. If you miss the first episode, make sure you go back and listen to it before listening to this one. #21DaysOfPrayerFey.

DAY 15 | Days 9-14...Missing…Here's What Happened-Part 1 19.01.2025

Welcome back to day 15 of the 21 days of prayer fasting marathon episode recording. In today’s episode, I discuss what happened on days nine through 14. Part one is partially cut off at the end because Apple Intelligence… Ha ha. Take a listen as I give some insight into how my fast has been going, what’s happened over the last few days, and how we’re moving forward from here. #21DaysOfPrayerAndFas...

Day 8 | What is God Saying? 13.01.2025

welcome back to the conversation podcast. It is day number eight. And on this episode, we take a moment to dive for a little bit of study to learn to make time in our 21 Days of prayer and fasting. to hear what God is saying. Take a listen. May you be encouraged with this conversation. #21DaysOfPrayerAndFasting.

Day 7 | Rest Well 11.01.2025

Welcome back to another episode of The Conversation podcast. In this episode, we’ll briefly encourage resting. I hope that you may be engaged in rest during the 21 days of prayer and fasting season. Take time to rest and allow your body to fully engage in just resting and resetting. just a brief conversation as wetalk today. It #21DaysOfPrayerAndFasting.

Day 6 | An Honest Moment 09.01.2025

On today’s episode, I am having an honest moment with you. I pray that this podcast encourages you to be honest and open before God during your prayer and fasting time. #21DaysOfPrayerAndFasting

Day 5 | The Truth, the WHOLE truth, and nothing but the truth 08.01.2025

It’s day five of the twenty-odd days of recording an episode. Hello, and welcome back to today’s podcast episode, where I challenge us to consider what it means to know God's truth and counsel. As we dive in to draw closer to the Lord in these 21 days of prayer and fasting, one of those things that we should be doing is reading God‘s word and letting it consume us. Consider the profound truth that...

Day 4 | Fun Day! Tools for studying God’s word 07.01.2025

It’s day four! In today’s episode, we are discussing some tools that I use that you could use to study God‘s work. It’s a fun day! We are going to be talking about things that I used to study. In the show notes below, I have linked all the products that I use and have received lately. God‘s word and why it’s important to study God‘s word. A brief discussion, listen, and enjoy. I have linked all th...

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