Unfeigned Christianity

What is the purpose of marriage? Is it possible to marry the wrong person? What do you do if you find yourself in a marriage that feels impossible, like an impossible marriage? I'm honored to have as my guest this week, Laurie Krieg. Along with being a wife and mother, she's an author and serves on the board of the Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender . In this episode, we discuss the book she...

Did you know spanking can cause some children to experience sexual arousal? I didn't either until recent months. In this week's episode of Unfeigned Christianity, we dive into this with my guest sharing personal experience and research on the topic. In the expanded version, we discuss how to discipline children without spanking them, particularly when it requires physical restraint. You can access...

In Part 2 of my conversation with Greg Coles, we look at how to find belonging in singleness. Our conversation touches on aspects of his second book,  No Longer Strangers: Finding Belonging in a World of Alienation . You can check out the rest of Greg's work and his book at https://www.gregorycoles.com/ .  Also, if you'd like to check out the Dwell App, click here . Be sure to rate and review the...

I'm super stoked to share with you my conversation with Greg Coles. We discuss his memoir,  Single, Gay, Christian: A Personal Journey of Faith and Sexual Identity . This episode is Part 1 of my conversation with him as we look at what it means to be gay and how to walk faithfully with Jesus while being undeniably gay. You can check out Greg's work and his book at https://www.gregorycoles.com/ . ...

Sheila has written many books on sex, but in The Great Sex Rescue , she specifically addresses the ways in which many Christian books and teachers on sex have misled people about what sex is and what healthy sex in marriage looks like. We dive into all of that in today's episode. We spend an extra 10-15 minutes talking about what she would tell her younger self in the expanded version, here . I'd...

I recently had the privilege of interviewing my friend Lowell Herschberger about his work as a social worker. I loved my conversation with him as a way of learning how to do justice as disciples of Jesus.  We get into what it's like to work with a secular government, how Christians can serve as social workers in good conscience, and much more.  In the expanded version, we spend 10-15 minutes talki...

In this week's episode, I was privileged to be joined by Rebekah Mui and Dru Lattin to discuss power, gender, and roles. Now, we recorded this episode in early February, so we don't discuss any of the conversations that have taken place around the Christian world regarding gender and sexuality in the last month or so. But this episode is powerful, nonetheless. We're really peeling back the first l...

I'm honored to be joined by Dylo Cadet to discuss his recent book,  In the Name of "Mission Work."  Dylo is a native Haitian who was raised in a loving Christian family. For almost a decade he has worked with different mission agencies from the Anabaptist denomination. He is a husband and a young father of two. Dylo firmly believes that truth is our most important weapon in combatting any type of...

There has been a lot of commentary around the revival taking place at Asbury University. What are we to make of it all? What are we to make of Asbury? What are we to make of revivals?  All this and more on this week's episode.  Be sure to rate and review the podcast to let us know what you thought. I'd love to hear your feedback on the episode. What thoughts or questions do you have? You can send...

I am thrilled to share with you all my conversation with one of my friends and mentors, Dwight Gingrich. He has been doing an in-depth study on divorce and remarriage. So far he has looked at the historical Anabaptist perspective on the exception clause and some of Jesus' teachings on divorce and remarriage. He plans to finish up Jesus' teachings and move on to Paul next. If you would like to foll...

Got to sit down with my friend, Dru Lattin and discuss "deconstruction" from a pastoral perspective. Although, we both acknowledge there are terms we like better. Basically, we talk about the ways our faith has changed as we gain more experiences. Hope you enjoy! Also, if you'd like to check out the Dwell App, click here . Be sure to rate and review the podcast to let us know what you thought. I'd...

In today's episode, I share how Bible college has impacted me. I specifically share the three biggest surprises I've faced in the five years of Bible college so far. In the expanded version, I also go into detail about the two biggest challenges. You can access that version right here . Also, if you would like to check out the Dwell App for yourself, visit their website here . Be sure to rate and...

My friend Keeshon is back on to discuss some of the work he's been involved with lately, his journey of forgiving his parents, and why the church should care about racial issues (or other cultural issues). Has the church learned anything in the last couple of years with racial tensions at the forefront of American society? We also spend some time in the expanded version discussing how to empower/t...

You can now purchase  Live Free: Making Sense of Male Sexuality as an audiobook! Click Here to get your own copy! If you would like to see my recent reviews of the book (and an explanation for why it took so long to get an audiobook), you can access them here . Also, don't forget about our BLACK FRIDAY DEAL where you can order your own copy of Live Free: Making Sense of Male Sexuality for 70% off!...

With this final chapter of https://www. TheLiveFreeBook.com,  we wrap up my review of my first book. Yes, there are things I would say differently. But I'm grateful this books has blessed and helped as many people as it already has. I believe it will continue to.  What about you? What do you think? Have you read it? Remember -- BLACK FRIDAY DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT -- You can order your own copy of Live...

In this second-to-last chapter of https://www. TheLiveFreeBook.com,  I discuss the role accountability and internet filters can play in living in sexual freedom. I'm grateful I didn't address any earlier in the book. Find out why in today's episode! Mentioned in the episode is my interview with Arthur Nisly where we discuss handling internet filters as we raise our kids. You can access that expand...

Is it true that men pursue conquest primarily through a cause worth living for while women pursue conquest primarily through relationships? I don't think I'd say it that way if I wrote chapter 18 of https://www. TheLiveFreeBook.com,  today. I explain why in today's episode. Remember -- BLACK FRIDAY DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT -- You can order your own copy of Live Free: Making Sense of Male Sexuality for 70...

We can find our life's purpose by seeing where God has already worked in our lives. That's what we look at in chapter 17 of https://www. TheLiveFreeBook.com. Remember -- BLACK FRIDAY DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT -- You can order your own copy of Live Free: Making Sense of Male Sexuality for 70% off!! Just visit this link: https://amzn.to/392AxTX. Check out the previous episodes by visiting this link .  If yo...

What is the mark that you are leaving in this world? What is the specific way you are participating in the greater story God is writing? Finding that and pouring energy into that is key to staying free from unwanted sexual behaviors. We discuss it more in chapter 16 of https://www. TheLiveFreeBook.com. Remember -- BLACK FRIDAY DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT -- You can order your own copy of Live Free: Making S...

A crucial part of staying free is discovering how our sexuality fits into God's larger story. That's what this chapter of https://www. TheLiveFreeBook.com is all about. Mentioned in this episode is our course, Finding My Place in God's Story. Enrollment ends at midnight tonight. If you would like to learn more about the course and consider enrolling, you can visit the course page here: https://www...

I would use a different word than "conqueror" if I wrote this chapter of https://www. TheLiveFreeBook.com again. There are a few other ways in which I talk about purpose as men that I would change, but I'm relatively pleased with how little I disagree with myself in this chapter. Remember -- BLACK FRIDAY DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT -- You can order your own copy of Live Free: Making Sense of Male Sexuality...

In chapter 13 of https://www. TheLiveFreeBook.com,  I transition from talking about sex and emotional health the larger purpose for our existence. Some things I'd say differently have to do with our stereotypes about gender roles.    Remember -- BLACK FRIDAY DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT -- You can order your own copy of Live Free: Making Sense of Male Sexuality for 70% off!! Just visit this link: https://amz...

This chapter of https://www. TheLiveFreeBook.com deals with lies that trip us up after we have experienced a certain level of freedom.   Remember -- BLACK FRIDAY DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT -- You can order your own copy of Live Free: Making Sense of Male Sexuality for 70% off!! Just visit this link: https://amzn.to/392AxTX. Check out the previous episodes by visiting this link .  If you would like to follo...

This chapter of https://www. TheLiveFreeBook.com helps you know what to do with the pain caused by wounding experiences, and I feel pretty good about it even today. Remember -- BLACK FRIDAY DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT -- You can order your own copy of Live Free: Making Sense of Male Sexuality for 70% off!! Just visit this link: https://amzn.to/392AxTX. Check out the previous episodes by visiting this link ....

I make a statement in this chapter of www. TheLiveFreeBook.com  that completely miscommunicates what I intended to say! Remember -- BLACK FRIDAY DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT -- You can order your own copy of Live Free: Making Sense of Male Sexuality for 70% off!! Just visit this link: https://amzn.to/392AxTX. Check out the previous episodes by visiting this link .  If you would like to follow along with this...