Untidy Faith

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...

Seth has been in ministry for over 20 years, recently serving as Communications Director at a thriving church in North Dallas. He is also the host of The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast, blogs at sethmuse.com , and has his Masters of Arts in Media and Communications from Dallas Theological Seminary. Seth specializes in helping church communicators use social media and content marketing to find com...

Has your church been closed since the lockdown started? Have you struggled with staying connected while everything is online? We were all told this would be a few weeks, and it morphed into a few months … and counting. Our churches didn’t think we’d still be away from one another, and neither did we. So we were all caught off guard. But I’d like to posit a theory: The pandemic didn’t really keep u...

Is it really the Gospel vs. Justice? Is this the question you’ve found rattling around in your head the last couple of months -- maybe years? If so, I hope this eases your mind and helps you see how they work hand-in-hand beautifully for the glory of God and the growth of His Kingdom. Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to di...

God's primary way of communicating with his people is through the Bible. It's our primary source of authority ... but what if you look at the pages and don't know where to start or even what you're looking at when you finally do start? I've got you! Join me today as I walk through 7 ways to get more from your time in God's Word including ... 1. Believe that you can 2....

Being a disciple is a lifelong journey with many phases. Through them all, these three elements recur the most and can help you determine where you are in your maturity at the moment.  The discipleship pyramid includes: Seeker Student Disciple Where are you? Come let me know on Instagram @ kateboyd.co Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If...

When COVID-19 first entered the U.S., a wave of racist rhetoric and action came against Asian Americans. No corner of society was free from its touch, nor have they been from the beginning -- including the church. Guest Teresa Kwon talks about her experiences in corporate America, ministry, nonprofits, and local churches as an Asian American and how we as believers can begin to combat the racism w...

Racism in America doesn't only affect Black people. The centering of the white experience means that it has also affected Indigenous, Latinx, and Hispanic populations among others. In this episode, I talk with Marlena Graves as she walks us through some of America's history of racism and the easiest step locally to begin fighting against white supremacy and supporting people of color. Ma...

In 2020, we're seeing a new civil rights revolution happen before our eyes. And it's an issue that we, as believers especially, need to face head on. Because of that, I wanted to bring a series of conversations on racism to the beginning of this podcast. We can't be a people that shy away from challenging topics. Instead, I want to help you face them and lead through them with empat...

Welcome to Happy & Holy! In our inaugural episode, learn more about your host -- writer, speaker, and Bible teacher, Kate Boyd -- as well as the Happy & Holy life and discipleship framework. The 5 dimensions or rhythms of a disciple or in discipleship: Personal: Being rooted in spiritual disciplines and healthy habits as a foundation for life. Relational: Connecting to a community to serve...