The Next Faith-Filled Step

The conversation around UFOs, unexplained phenomena, and the supernatural has moved from the fringe into the mainstream with the government releasing files and Steven Spielberg releasing Disclosure Day.   But what does it mean for people of faith? Is this a conversation we should engage in? Or avoid? Sunny Cain is joined by Derrick Warfel, author of UFOs and God: Revealing Deception and Truth...

Often what keeps us stuck is not a lack of strength, but the weight of what we haven’t released. Sunny Cain is joined by Alexandra Hoover for a conversation about releasing offense, healing from hurt, and stepping forward into freedom. Based on Alexandra’s book You Can Let Go , this episode unpacks how bitterness and unresolved pain can quietly weigh us down and keep us from fully stepping into wh...

What does it take to build a strong, resilient family in a world filled with challenges and distractions? In this encouraging Father’s Day weekend conversation, Adam Davis joins us to talk about what it means to build a “bulletproof family”—not a perfect family, but one rooted in Christ, strengthened through adversity, and equipped to stand firm through life’s battles. A fo...

What does it look like to live as a pilgrim on the journey—not just in theory, but in the everyday choices that shape our lives? Sunny Cain talks with Rich Villodas about honoring God with what we have—and all that we are. When we hear that phrase, it is easy to think only about money. But honoring God with what we have means so much more. It means asking what the way of Jesus has to say about our...

What do you do when life changes in a way you never expected? In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Tim Timmons joins us to talk about grief, gratitude, trust, and learning to wake up to the presence of Jesus in the middle of fragile seasons. After an incurable cancer diagnosis at 25, Tim found himself wrestling with suffering, uncertainty, and the pressure of striving. Through that journey...

Feeling spiritually, mentally, or emotionally drained? In this episode of The Next Faith-Filled Step , Sunny sits down with pastor Chris White for a conversation about what it means to be running on empty in a draining world—and how to begin refueling your soul in God’s presence. Together, they explore why so many people are exhausted right now, the warning signs of deeper soul depletion, and why...

In this episode of The Next Faith-Filled Step , Sunny sits down with pastor and author Ryan Wekenman to talk about his book Free Me from Me: Escaping the Maze of Self-Centeredness by Embracing a God-Centered Life. Together, they unpack why so many Christians feel stuck in cycles of striving, comparison, burnout, shame, and self-reliance—and how even spiritual growth can become exhausting when we u...

On this episode of The Next Faith-Filled Step , Sunny Cain is joined by author, pastor, and leadership coach David Stine to talk about how to endure—and even grow—through the storms of life. Hard seasons are something we all face. But how different might our lives look if instead of shrinking from these seasons and trials, we met them head-on?  Drawing from his book The Way of the Ox , David...

Motherhood is beautiful—but when women get honest, we know it can also feel exhausting, heavy, and impossible.  In this episode, Sunny sits down with Shalene C. Roberts, author of When Mothering Is Hard and No One Sees, for an honest conversation about the hidden struggles of motherhood and the spiritual battle many moms don’t realize they are fighting. Together, they talk about: Why motherho...

What does it look like when God reaches into deep brokenness and completely rewrites a life? This week, Sunny Cain sits down with Stephen McWhirter—worship leader, songwriter of Come Jesus Come , and author of Radically Restored . Stephen shares his journey from growing up in a home marked by abuse and religious hypocrisy… to years of addiction and running from God… to a radical encounter with Jes...

What happens when life doesn’t go the way you thought it would? When the prayers don’t get answered the way you hoped… and you find yourself asking, “ Is God still good, even when my life is falling apart?”  This week, Sunny sits down with Bart Millard—lead singer of MercyMe and co-author of Even If —for an honest conversation about holding on to faith in the middle of disappointment, sufferi...

On this episode of The Next Faith-Filled Step , Sunny Cain sits down with author and speaker Ann White to talk about what it really looks like to walk in courage-not in theory, but in real life. So often, we carry struggles quietly—hiding shame, fear, insecurity, or pain—trying to manage it on our own. But what happens when what we’re carrying starts to feel too heavy to hold? What happens when hi...

Have you ever looked up and realized somewhere along the way, you are not as connected to God as you once were? Not because you stopped loving Him. Not because you stopped believing. But because life became busy, heavy, painful, or exhausting—and before you knew it, you did not know how to find your way back. Sunny Cain talks with Tara Beth Leach about the difficult wilderness season that left her...

Courtney Pray Duke joins us to share her story of devastating loss, deep grief, and the restoring power of Jesus. After the sudden death of her husband, Courtney found herself navigating unimaginable heartbreak while raising three young children. In this conversation, she shares what it looked like to wrestle with God in the dark, to hold on through the “in-between,” and to slowly begin to get up...

Pastor Chad Roberts joins us to share his story of suddenly losing his sight in 2018 while serving in ministry. In this conversation, Chad opens up about what it was like when life went dark, the questions he wrestled with, and how suffering challenged—and ultimately deepened—his understanding of God. Together we talk about: trusting God when life feels unfair unanswered prayers and waiting what w...

We say we trust God, but often live like everything depends on us. In this episode, we explore the gap between what we say we believe and how we actually live. Using the story of the man with the withered hand, we talk about what it means to move from lip-service trust to lived trust. Jesus asked the man to do what seemed impossible: “Stretch out your hand.” His response was not shaped by fear, di...

What would change if you lived from your calling instead of striving to prove yourself? Sunny Cain talks with Karrie Garcia about identity, purpose, and learning to live from the calling God has placed on your life. This conversation reminds us that purpose is not something we earn—it is something we learn to live from. In this episode: Discovering your God-given calling Living from identity inste...

Healthy relationships do not happen by accident. Sunny Cain and Tammy Claughton talk about how to have better conversations, communicate with greater wisdom, and build healthier relationships. Whether you are navigating conflict, longing for deeper connection, or simply wanting to communicate more clearly, this episode offers practical help. Topics include: How to improve communication in relation...

What does it look like to live as a pilgrim on the journey—not just in theory, but in the everyday choices that shape our lives? Sunny Cain talks with Rich Villodas about honoring God with what we have—and all that we are. When we hear that phrase, it is easy to think only about money. But honoring God with what we have means so much more. It means asking what the way of Jesus has to say about our...

What does it look like to care for your body in a way that honors God? Sunny Cain sits down with Lisa Whittle to talk about her book Body & Soul and the connection between our physical health and spiritual life. Rather than focusing on appearance or striving, this conversation invites listeners to see their bodies as gifts from God and to approach health with grace, wisdom, and stewardship. In...

Brad and Heidi Mitchell share the powerful story of how adultery nearly destroyed their marriage—and how God met them in the middle of the brokenness. Through prayer, honesty, repentance, and growing intimacy with God, they began to rebuild what seemed impossible. In this honest and hope-filled conversation, we talk about: The pain and devastation of betrayal in marriage How prayer became the foun...

Prayer was never meant to be a performance. It is an invitation into relationship. Sunny Cain talks with Becki Tirabassi about what it looks like to develop a vibrant, authentic prayer life. Becki has been helping people develop a habit of an hour a day in prayer for over 40 years.  Whether prayer feels natural to you or difficult, this conversation will help you understand that God is inviting yo...

Sometimes the strength to keep going is not found in trying harder. Sometimes it begins by letting go. Sunny Cain is joined by Alexandra Hoover for a conversation about releasing offense, healing from hurt, and moving forward with freedom. Based on Alexandra’s book You Can Let Go , this episode explores how bitterness and unresolved pain can quietly weigh us down and keep us from fully stepping in...

Have you ever stopped to think about what has your heart? Not just the big decisions, but the small, everyday leanings—toward worry, ambition, comfort, distraction… or toward God. In this episode of The Next Faith-Filled Step, Sunny Cain sits down with Jen Wilkin for a conversation about wisdom, the heart, and the ways we are formed over time. Too often we rely on willpower, striving, and self-dis...

In this deeply personal episode, Sunny Cain shares part of her testimony of growing up in a cult and enduring abuse. Through honest conversation, Sunny talks about the long journey of healing, the lies that can take root in our minds, and the invitation God gives us to renew our thoughts and steward our minds well. This episode is for anyone who has walked through trauma, painful experiences, or s...