Untidy Faith

Today, I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with Traci Rhoades. Traci is a writer and Bible teacher. She lives in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area with her family. She is the author of Not All Who Wander (Spiritually) Are Lost. We talk all about discovering the beauty in other church traditions and how we can pursue unity in the Church even with our differences. If you find yourself in the m...

On Today’s show, I’m joined by Morgan Strehlow and Amanda Webb for a walk through Mark 3-4. We talk about Jesus’ redefining of family, people calling Jesus bad names, mustard seeds, and more parables. If you find yourself in the messy middle as a Christian, you’re not alone, and I’d love to help. I’ve created the Untidy Faith newsletter just for you. Together, we'll navigate the many tensions...

Today, I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with Tiffany Bluhm.  Tiffany Bluhm is the author of She Dreams and Never Alone and their companion Bible studies, and her latest, Prey Tell: Why We Silence Women Who Tell the Truth and How Everyone Can Speak Up. She is cohost of the podcast Why Tho and speaks at conferences and events around the world. Her work has been featured in World Vision ma...

On Today’s show, I’m joined by DeVon Wade and Joy Vetterlein for a walk through Mark 1-2. We talk about how the complex politics of the Israel/Jordan/Palestine region informed our ideas of Jesus’ baptism, what terrifies demons, what wine and bodies have in common, and a lot more. Joy Vetterlein | Instagram | Twitter DeVon Wade | Instagram | Twitter If you enjoyed our discussion, I’d love if you wo...

What if we didn't just rediscover Jesus in the Bible? What if we took a look all around us, and found Jesus in unexpected places. You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be the people of God on planet earth. And when we do, we have the potential to become the happy and holy disciples we are meant to be. ...

What if there was one magic skill that could change how you relate to any kind of person? Guess what, there is! It’s called communication. You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be the people of God on planet earth. And when we do, we have the potential to become the happy and holy disciples we are meant to...

“Thoughts and prayers” has become one of the king cliches of our time. So how do we begin to put meaningful action behind them to make a difference in the lives of the suffering? You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be the people of God on planet earth. And when we do, we have the potential to become the h...

Can niceness be an enemy of holiness? There’s a lot of talk about the cost of “cancel culture,” but there is less talk about the price we pay by putting niceness ahead of holiness in approaching our communities and its dynamics. Why is that and how do we change that? You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be...

I have a feeling that some people prefer a God that’s more like a robot. A detached, programmable, predictable deity in the sky. And while God is consistent in character and characteristics, I think we lose something when we divorce him from his human experience -- and all that comes with it. You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each othe...

What if reading the Bible isn’t just an invitation to know God and your beliefs better but also to imagine a better world? What if it’s an invitation to empathy and understanding? You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be the people of God on planet earth. And when we do, we have the potential to become the...

There’s a lot of talk about how Christians should interact with power today, and with good reason. In the US over the last few weeks, we’ve seen the name of Jesus invoked in some strange ways in the pursuit of power. Is that how Jesus would want us to lead? You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be the peopl...

Scandal has become a part of the evangelical reputation, pushing many to leave churches. So how do we create a community that feels safe? You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be the people of God on planet earth. And when we do, we have the potential to become the happy and holy disciples we are meant to b...

Have you ever taken the time to re-examine what you believe about Jesus? I have, and this season on happy and holy, we're talking all about the surprising things that I found when I re-examined the life of Jesus as an adult. You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be the people of God on planet earth. An...

Ever found yourself in the middle of a hard season or circumstance? Ever wondered where Jesus was or if he would ever see you there?  He will, and he does. And more than that, he enters into your story to change it. You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be the people of God on planet earth. And when we do,...

The Jesus I follow today is not the same Jesus I thought I knew when I was growing up. Digging into the Gospels as an adult with experience in different contexts and circumstances changed what I thought about Jesus, and it made him more beautiful to me than ever. Following Jesus is the one thing I'll not stop doing, because he's worth following. But he's also surprising. This season...

Your outer circumstances don’t have to determine your inner steadiness. That’s a message I wrote to myself on a sticky note recently because I needed it. Maybe you do too. Because here’s the truth: we can’t control what happens to us, but we can control how we respond. Today, my guest, Nathan Albert, will be talking about some of the practices that can help us stay grounded and connected to God so...

Life right now can feel like a blur. Days turn into weeks and now months later, we’re staring at our same 4 walls at home feeling overwhelmed. It’s hard to worship in a space that also functions for work, school, relaxing, cooking, cleaning, and a million other things. But today, we’re talking with Amber Brandt who is going to give you not just tips to create a space for worship physically but als...

Do you have single people in your life? Are you the single in the church and you need a different layer of care in the pandemic? You are not alone. We are all stretched in different ways, and those who live alone are feeling extra lonely and often extra on the outside of church. Stick with us today, and we’ll cover how we can be mindful of that and care for the needs of our single brothers and sis...

It’s no secret that we’re all feeling the strain of being far from our churches over the last six months, and the same has gone for our pastors. So how can our pastors care for us and how can we care for them? That’s today’s hot topic. Welcome to Happy & Holy, the podcast about creating biblical community with intimacy and integrity wherever you find yourself in location or in life. I’m your h...

Neighborhoods are often designed to keep you isolated from your neighbors, but with a little intentionality, you can change that. Author D.L. Mayfield joins me to share how she became passionate about loving her literal neighbors and how it challenged her to make bigger changes for the sake of their flourishing. Come let me know what you thought of our conversation on Instagram @ kateboyd.co to be...

Are you feeling lonely right now? You're not alone, and also you're totally normal. It turns out we're wired for friendships, and statistics show that online connections don't always cut it. But there are ways to stay connected to our friends even while COVID continues to be top of mind. Bailey T. Hurley shares her best tips and ideas for keeping our friends close and drawing n...

What does it mean to be faithful with your vote in 2020? It's actually a much bigger question than you think, and it all starts with helping us define politics and the Christian's role on earth. Kaitlyn Schiess guides us with this thoughtful interview into viewing politics on a broader scale and helping us with some "gut check" questions to work through our lives every day but...

What happens to the Church when it can't go in the building? How do you figure out how to worship when gathering like you're used to isn't really doable? The good news is that Church history and even believers around the world today have already shown us how. Join me as I talk with my friend, Dr. Sandra Glahn, about what church is and how we can continue to do and be it even in thes...

We can't be together like we normally would be, but that doesn't stop us from being the Church or doing what the Church does for each other and in the world. At least, it doesn't have to. It does mean we've gotta think outside the box. In season 2, we're making the shift to all things biblical community centered on intimacy and integrity. And we're kicking off with a...

The Christian life requires radical transformation -- not just once but for the rest of our lives. Today, Megan joins me to talk through wrestling with doubt and deconstruction to reconstructing your faith and repeating the process. Megan Westra is a dynamic and passionate public speaker, and holds an MDiv from Northern Seminary. With over a decade of pastoral experience, she is deeply committed t...