Trade a Lie for a Truth

Ever felt like deep Bible study is only for pastors, church leaders, Christian influencers, or scholars full of commentaries and Hebrew concordances? I mean, they have degrees in that stuff. They’re trained in theology. They just GET the Bible in a way ordinary Christians don’t. But... me? I’m just normal. I love Jesus and I believe the Bible is God’s very Word that I respect and honor, but I didn...

Ever been told to “look within” to discover who you really are? Maybe it came in the form of self-help advice, motivational quotes, or even well-meaning encouragement. But here’s the problem: when we look inward for identity, we buy into the very lie keeping us lost. On this episode of Trade a Lie for a Truth, join Heidi Lee Anderson and Alena Pitts Franklin (actress, vocalist, and author of the d...

Ever picked up the Bible and thought, “Agh, this is so dry”? You try to read, but the words don’t seem to connect, some parts are confusing, and discouragement creeps in. Why (and how) does it come alive for others? You’re not alone. Join this conversation with Gretchen Saffles, founder of Well-Watered Women, as we tackle this lie that “the Bible is dry.” We’ll talk about the claim from unbeliever...

You know those warnings that go off in our mind? “You better prepare for the worst.” “You can’t trust people — you’ve been hurt before.” “God might not come through this time.” “Play it safe. Don’t risk it.” It sounds like wisdom. It feels like caution. But underneath, it’s fear. And fear is not the fruit of a good counselor — it’s the evidence of a liar. Scripture tells us in 2 Timothy 1:7 that G...

Have you ever believed the lie that it’s too late? Too late to change careers, too late to repair a relationship, too late to step into your calling, or too late even to return to God? The enemy loves to whisper, “You’ve missed your chance. The door is closed. The opportunity wasted. It’s all downhill from here. Your story is over.”   Good news: the Word of God tells us something very different.  ...

  Marriage is supposed to make us happy, right? I mean, that's what we've been sold: the perfect spouse, the fairytale wedding, the happily ever after. It sounds good, right? But what happens when life doesn't follow the script? When your spouse disappoints you, says things that kind of make you mad, or just doesn't complete you like rom-coms promise?   Suddenly that belief that marriage is here t...

Ever feel like life just keeps knocking you down? No matter how hard you fight, no matter how much you pray, you just can’t seem to win? Have you ever wondered why the battles feel so constant, or caught yourself thinking, ‘I’ll never get past this struggle’? Maybe you’ve questioned if you’ll ever feel strong or free again.   But what if defeat isn’t your story at all? What if it’s just the enemy’...

Ever tried juggling all the things? Work, mom life, extracurricular activities? Clean house, toned body, healthy meals? Volunteering at church, keeping up with the yard, staying on top of emails, meeting up with friends, and organizing the toys? Not to mention, reading your Bible and being a loving, attentive wife? Join me as I pull back the curtain of my life and share a behind-the-scenes look in...

Have you ever heard someone say, "God won't give you more than you can handle"? But then life happens, and you do face more than you can handle. There's a diagnosis that's far bigger than you. Bills that seem insurmountable. Your child’s challenges that are far out of your control. The strains in your marriage, well… it's all requiring a lot more from you than you feel like you have left in you. T...

A Jehovah’s Witness knocks at the door, reciting Bible verses. A Mormon posts on social media, talking about the grace of God and following Jesus. A Muslim prays… do all religions really lead to the same God? And what about atheists and the God they disbelieve in?   Join me as I interview one of the nation’s leading apologists, Pastor Jason Carlson, as he tackles the lie, “All religions point to t...

Ever felt like you don't belong? Maybe it’s because you homeschool and everyone else sends their kid to public. Or you moved, and while everyone else has their people, you have to start fresh with all strangers. Or maybe it’s in your job—you’re a Christian and everyone else… let’s just say doesn’t show the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Whatever it may be, we’ve got to tackle this lie, because because...

Conflict and peace... they seem like polar opposites, right? You certainly can’t have one with the other… Or can you? Join me as I interview Donna Jones, author of Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life, as we open up the Bible, hear what God has to say on the matter, and discuss the practical steps clearly laid out for us in places like James and Ephesians. Not only will we realize how peace can still r...

Ever thought, “Once I can get past this, I’ll have joy again”? Here’s the deal: While happiness is based on circumstances, joy comes from something—er, rather, someone—completely different. Once we understand what it is and learn from the Bible how to get it, then we can live with joy TODAY. Join me as I interview Hannah Crews, popular social media content creator @hannahcrews.blog and author of t...

Have you ever thought, “I could never do that”? I could never be a SAHM. I could never start my own business. I could never go back to school or try a different career. Today, we’re talking to someone who originally thought, I could never homeschool,” but now finds herself at home, educating her 3 kids, and would never trade it for the world. How did she get there? And how can we get to that place...

Have you ever felt like, “I can’t have real friends”? It’s not as easy as it was when we were in grade school; no, now making adult friends is hard. Let alone, making real adult friends. Today, we’re talking to 3 women who not only get it, the Pastors’ Wives Tell All trio, but they give practical help, examples, and encouragement to find those friends we’re so desperately looking for. In the end,...

Have you ever bought into the lie of hustle culture that’s screaming, “To get the life you want, you have to chase that life down!”? You know, work 24/7. Be available around the clock. Run yourself into the ground. Basically, if you want it, you gotta make it happen… all day, every day. But what if that’s not true? What if to get the life you want, you actually have to slow it down? Join me as I i...

💭Have you ever thought, “This is just how it is? It’s never gonna get better? It’s gonna last forever?” The good times seem to fly on by💨, but when we keep seeing that negative pregnancy test month after month, when our child’s struggles at school continue to be there, or a chronic illness has shadowed many of your days and there’s no hope of healing on the horizon... 👉It’s in these moments we...

Have you ever heard, “God had nothing to do with that?” Something so bad, so tragic, so horrific happened that it was almost spoken as a reassurance or thought to make you feel better. Like “how could a good God have allowed something so bad?” But is it true? And does it actually make you feel better? Join me as I interview Amber Smith, host of the Arise podcast and wife to Granger Smith. She rete...

Have you ever bought into the lie that if you do ______, then you’ll be a success… a good mom, a good wife, impressive to others, and finally, loved and accepted? If so, you’re gonna want to join me as I interview Mariela Rosario, Author and Founder of She Speaks Fire, as she retells a fresh look into the Genesis Garden, those figurative fig leaves we tend to pick up today, and her own story of dr...

Ever heard, "All good people go to heaven"?   Whether it’s Islam, Judaism, or secular humanism, the common belief of culture today is that getting into heaven is just a matter of following the Ten Commandments or the precepts of the Quran or the Golden Rule... ultimately, just "being a good person."   But is this true? Let’s find out today. My husband grew up learning about religion, but when he h...

In the midst of daily difficulties and everyday challenges, have you ever thought, “I’m so done with this! It’s so hard… pushing me too far… stretching me beyond belief. God, take this away—I’m ready for the good! I’m ready for the blessing"? Whether it’s motherhood pushing you past your limits, in your job with demands stronger than you have capacity for, or amidst the everyday mundane of paying...

Have you ever wondered, “When things are hard… God must be punishing me”? When you experience something painful—a trial within your marriage, your home, your finances, or your health—it can be easy to buy into this lie that God is punishing us because of something we said or did. But there is some good news found in Jesus.🙌 Join Amy Seiffert and I as we talk about the heart of the Father, the dif...

We’ve heard God’s timing is always perfect, but have you ever doubted it? When plans go south, bad news comes, and the trajectory keeps getting worse, it’s at this point we start to entertain this lie, don’t we? Because we know how to turn the story around! We have it all mapped out in our mind + in our prayers, and we know what would usher in the redemption and give us that happy ending we’re cra...

Have you ever wondered if God has lost His grip on your life? Things look bad. Circumstances keep getting worse. Prayers are going unanswered. Where is God and how in the world do we keep hanging on? As Ty and I share our love story, coupled with the 1️⃣ Bible story you need to hear when bad news comes, we'll uncover the truth of what's going on beneath the surface and even when things look terrib...

Ever feel like your children are a burden? Maybe you've never thought it, but others certainly have when they're giving you the look at the grocery store, annoyed you brought them on the plane, and making it seem like you all need to walk on egg shells when visiting a family member's house. Join Ariel Tyson and I as we look to God's Word to hear what He has to say on the subject, and as we look at...