Honestly, Though

Open AI released ChatGPT in November 2022 acknowledging that they had no idea what the implications could be. Elon Musk famously said, "With artificial intelligence, we're summoning the demon." Renowned scholar and theologian Dr. Darrell Bock of Dallas Theological Seminary sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about the technology's possibilities, and the psychological implicati...

Oftentimes, we view children's ministry as a launch pad for "real ministry," but Bible teacher and podcaster Patty Parker says nothing could be further from the truth. Children's ministry reaches kids during their most formative years. Patty sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Nika Spaulding to discuss simple ways to cultivate a love for Jesus and the Bible in children. Patty Parker writes with bri...

Over the past five years, devastating reports of abuse have surfaced within the institution millions of people trust the most—the Church. How does this happen and what can we do? Boz Tchividjian, Billy Graham's grandson, sits down with Nika Spaulding and Rebecca Carrell to talk about red flags and redemption. To reach Boz Tchividjian, go to to https://bozlawpa.com/ To purchase When Narcissism Come...

Imagine living in a place where gold is so common that it replaces concrete for streets. Or the most precious gems on earth are so accessible that they adorn the city gates. This is how Scripture describes the place where we'll spend eternity. On this episode of Honestly, Though, Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez. and Nika Spaulding discuss how our eternal destination should affect the way we live to...

Dr. Wayne Braudrick's son received a life-altering diagnosis at age nineteen. This week on Honestly, Though, he sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss navigating life with paranoid schizophrenia and God's faithfulness in the midst of chaos. Listen to Dr. Wayne Braudrick's teaching program, All the Difference, at https://allthedifference.us/ If you enjoy the show, would you ple...

Americans spent $49 Billion dollars last year—in the midst of a recession—on anti-aging products and cosmetic procedures. Scripture, however, describes old age as a gift and gray hair as a crown. Jen Wilkin sits down with Nika Spaulding and Rebecca Carrell to talk about a healthy posture toward aging and a deeper appreciation for the older generations. Find Jen Wilkin at: https://www.jenwilkin.net...

At the tender age of thirteen, Jessica Harris accidentally stumbled across pornography while researching for a school paper. That incident opened a rabbit hole from which Jessica would not emerge for nearly a decade. Today, she shares her freedom story and encourages strugglers to lean into Christ and community—our only hope of escaping shame. Find Jessica's books and blogs here: https://beggarsda...

Does God elevate men above women? Did Paul exclude women in ministry? And why does God adopt us as "sons" and not "children?" A cursory look through many biblical translations seems to suggest that's the case. Heather Hart of Heather Hart Writes sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Nika Spaulding to discuss the world of the first century and how the Bible's original audience heard Paul's letters. Fi...

In a world that celebrates position, possession, and power, Seana Scott joins the podcast to remind us that washing dishes, changing diapers, and writing expense reports are great in the eyes of the Lord. Join us for a powerful conversation as we redefine success in Kingdom terms. Seana Scott hosts and produces the Well Soul Podcast: a refreshing sip of Living Water for your parched and thirsty so...

Is hell real? if it's real, what is it? A place? An idea? A power at work in the world/ If it's a place, where is it? And how could a good God send people to hell? Rebecca Carrell and Nika Spaulding invite Joshua Ryan Butler, author of The Skeletons in God's Closet , to sit down for an in-depth conversation about one of the most controversial aspects of the Christian faith. Read more about Josh an...

Jillian Benfield was a successful television news anchor and journalist when her world came crashing down through a phone call. Learning that her son had Down Syndrome caused her and her husband to rethink everything they thought they knew about God, life, and worth. Today, she advocates not only for her son's inclusion, but for all who have a condition that places them on society's "fringe." Join...

No one makes it through life without scars, and scars wrought from shame can take years to heal. Whether you carry shame from past mistakes or from things others have done to you, Jesus can set you free. Join Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and guest Christian Williams as they take a close look at the origins of shame in Genesis and walk through the shame-detangling process. Connect with Christian...

No matter how old we are, something is always forming or shaping us, and unless we are intentional, we are conforming to the world around us. But the Apostle Paul said, "Do not be conformed to the patterns of this world. Rather, be transformed by the renewing of your mind." So how do we renew our minds? Join Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and Nika Spaulding as they discuss healthy rhythms for spi...

A "staggering number of Americans" are reporting anxiety, fear, and frustration, according to the most recent Harris poll, largely due to inflation, civil unrest, and violence. And yet Jesus promised his followers peace, regardless of circumstances. Author and podcast Jodie Niznik sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Nika Spaulding to talk about corralling our anxious thoughts with "Lectio Divina"—a...

Ask ten different pastors if a woman can lead in church, and chances are you will get ten different answers. So what does the Bible have to say about it and what did the earliest churches believe? How did Jesus relate to women and what role did they play in his ministry? Rebecca Carrell and Nika Spaulding sit down with Dr. Sue Edwards and Kelley Mathews to discuss their latest book, "40 Questions...

In 1997, Josh Harris wrote and released a book called I Kissed Dating Goodbye. The book quickly became a best seller, and purity culture was born. Liefway Christian Booksellers produced True Love Waits —a program primarily designed to teach teens the biblical path to marriage. The program, however, produced unintentional results. Dr. Sandra Glahn of Dallas Theological Seminary sits down with Rebec...

What are you saying goodbye to in 2022? What do you hope for in 2023? Nika Spaulding, Liz Rodriguez, and Rebecca Carrell discuss what God taught them in 2022, their dreams for the new year, and their prayers for YOU as you turn the page on your calendar. If you enjoy the show, would you please consider rating and reviewing Honestly, Though ? Those reviews help others find us in the PodUniverse, an...

Remember the way Christmas inspired a deep sense of wonder when you were a child? What if you could recapture that as an adult? Rebecca, Liz, and Nika discuss what it means to have childlike wonder and circumstance-proof joy this Christmas. If you enjoy the show, would you please consider rating and reviewing Honestly, Though ? Those reviews help others find us in the PodUniverse, and we deeply ap...

Cynthia Yanof's kids span fourteen years—from a 20-year-old sophomore in college to a six-year-old kindergartner. This week on Honestly, Though, Cynthia shares four things she's learned as the "oldest mom on the playground." Find Cynthia at https://cynthiayanof.com/ and be sure to check out the Pardon the Mess Podcast. See Cynthia's latest contribution to the Today Show's website: https://communit...

Luke's Gospel holds the honorific title of the longest gospel account. The ancient historian, more than any other gospel author, highlighted Jesus' humanity. Luke captures Jesus' heart for the outsider and his respect for and inclusion of women. Dr. Sandra Glahn, prolific author and Dallas Theological Seminary Professor, sits down with Rebecca and Liz to share some lessons she learned while writin...

Radha Vyas grew up in a loving Hindu family who welcomed her religious curiosity and encouraged her seeking. She attended church several times with friends, but always went back to her family's faith. Several years after college, she found herself depressed and exhausted, unable to do enough good to feel worthy of love. Everything changed when she started a new job and made friends with a couple o...

In the ancient world, women rarely appeared in genealogies, yet Jesus's recorded lineage (Matt. 1:1-16) contains five. Who are "The Mothers of Jesus," and what do they teach us about God? What can we learn from their stories? Christian William, Director of Women’s Discipleship at Christ Community Church, sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Nika Spaulding to discuss Tamar, Rahab, and Mary as Christi...

Rachel Most (RN, MABC) says, "Mothers who experience miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss often feel abandoned by their healthcare providers. After losing five babies—three to miscarriage and two to stillbirth—she founded Unspoken Motherhood, a non-profit organization that shows the love of Christ to grieving mothers by bridging the gap between the medical staff and the patient. You can learn...

For two-thousand years, Christians across the globe have gathered on Sundays to celebrate their faith. But the church has changed and morphed through the millennia. What can we learn from the first Christians? What did they profess and how did they gather? Nika Spaulding shares her doctoral research and shows us why we need the witness of the early church. If you enjoy the show, would you please c...

Frank Reed got his start in radio over 30 years ago, working alongside the late Don Imus, Howard Stern, and many of America's broadcast giants. But his story really begins when he accepted Christ on a train to New York City. Dallas/Fort Worth's number one Christian radio host sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk early mornings, overcoming addictions, and "retirement." If you en...