Can You Explain This

Kristin Cary and her husband Michael help people find freedom from unwanted sexual behavior and provide hope and healing for women after sexual betrayal. Listen in to her story about how she's leaned into Jesus and continued to walk after betrayal. You can also download her free resources here:  https://l4jxclap.pages.infusionsoft.net

What does it mean to have a relationship with God and just talk to him? Even though I read the Bible and we memorized it. I didn't feel like it resonated with me. Brianna grew up knowing about God, but not really knowing God. Listen in to hear how he helped her through her relationship with food, body image and self worth. You can also check out her Food Freedom Journal below: www.madewell345.com/foodfreedomjournal

Ever sit at a used car lot and the salesman is giving you a bunch of bologna?  That's what Natasha thought when someone told her she needed to forgive her abuser.  Listen in today to hear how she forgave the unforgivable.   ALSO, don't forget to follow us over on Instagram here to join the conversation. We're always open for questions about who you think God is and your experience with Him.

Restoring Relationships in Papua New Guinea: When someone decides that Jesus is worth risking it all for, things change. That's what Dave Wall and his family did as missionaries in Papua New Guinea for 20 years.  Dave tells God-sized stories about him  -Navigating being a white man in another man's land,  -Bringing his own baby into the jungle, and  -Restoring a relationship with these people and Jesus.  The story is fascinating and probably not what you thought being a missionary actually looked like. *ALSO Dave as a trilogy of books coming out that are a must read. His first book made me cry and laugh on the same page. I can't wait to read these new books all about his time in Papua New Guinea.  Don't forget to follow us over on Instagram here to join the conversation. We're always open for questions about who you think God is and your experience with Him.

Calling all extroverts and people who've ever felt isolated.... Hello most people! Meet my friend Megan: Wild part college girl to still fun loving Jesus girl.  But Megan's story is much deeper than the parties and the fun... She shares her story of struggling with isolation after following Jesus. She lost most of her friends! She tells of her struggle with IVF and a total loss of her identity.  If you don't relate to some part of her story... you probably didn't listen to the whole thing ;)  Take a listen and let us know what resonated with you: ALSO, don't forget to follow us over on Instagram here to join the conversation. We're always open for questions about who you think God is and your experience with Him.

What was the greatest gift someone ever gave you? Now imagine this... what is the greatest gift someone could ever give you? Is it something money could buy?  Is it a healed relationship? Is it peace with a situation? Is it forgiveness to heal? What is that greatest gift? I imagine that if we think hard enough that those greatest gifts usually don't come in the form of financial gifts.  I imagine what your soul is looking for, came in the form of a baby.  Take a listen to today's podcast to see what God's greatest gift to mankind was. Share what great gift you'd love to receive this year:   ALSO, don't forget to follow us over on Instagram here to join the conversation. We're always open for questions about who you think God is and your experience with Him.

If you love science and you feel like no one has the answers about God that quite line up in your mind, this episode is for you. After Jason spent years studying human life, taking classes in anthropology, biology and evolutionary science, he never got answers from his teachers. At least answers that were satisfying. He began to wonder about things from a tiny beetle, to the human brain to astronomy. How could that have evolved one step at a time? Whether or not it did, just set that aside. Now Jason says he knows with all my heart that this life is designed by a Creator, who was God. Come take a listen.   Also don't forget to follow us over on Instagram. Jason had so many questions and still does, we want to be a place where it's safe to ask your questions. 

From Religious Rebel to Missionary, Dusty Cooper has dedicated his entire life to mission work in the Caribbean.  Religious restrictions of rules and regulations made him question if he wanted any part of this God. Come listen to Dusty's story of how God showed him grace that he says can transform generations and cultures. If you ever are curious about mission work or learning more about helping IsleGo, you can check them out here.   Also, don't forget to follow us over on Instagram and say hey or ask any questions.  

When your faith is handed to you on a silver platter, how do you know if it's the right one? Sarah, the host of Can You Explain This, tells a portion of her story today about a struggle she had with her own faith. What does God really want with people anyway?  All these questions and more are covered in a discussion about faith in today's episode. ALSO, don't forget to follow us over on Instagram here to join the conversation. We're always open for questions about who you think God is and your experience with Him.

After being blamed for her father's death, then her husband was caught in an affair that same week. Then he left. The weight of shame almost buried her. She began to question if God was real, until she ran into some Christian's who met her in the middle of her pain. Even today in her battle with a chronic illness, come find out how Natasha still trusts God. ALSO, don't forget to follow us over on Instagram here to join the conversation. We're always open for questions about who you think God is and your experience with Him.

All of a sudden, immediate fear and anxiety took over my body.  "We're going to run more tests. And we don't have time to wait." When you get a diagnosis of stage 4 metastatic breast cancer... life doesn't seem to make sense anymore.  Listen to this weeks episode where Nina Johnston got a life threatening diagnosis.  Does she question if God is good? Does she doubt the things she's been saying about him all these years? If you want to follow Nina's journey, you can do that here. ALSO, don't forget to follow us over on Instagram here to join the conversation. We're always open for questions about who you think God is and your experience with Him.

In one of the most unbelievable stories we've had on the podcast, Dave Wall and his daughter Essie experience an encounter with a real God after their wife and mother had a double brain aneurysm. Dave recently wrote a book called:  DNR - Do Not Resuscitate: When you face the impossible in life, but know you'll win no matter the outcome.  You will see an amazing puzzle come together one piece at a time. The story points directly to the fact Dave and his family were prepared by God Himself for this tragedy. You will see hope when no hope is visible. You will see confident faith overcoming daily hurdles that never seem to end. And you will learn how to live a win-win life no matter the circumstances. Also, you can follow Essie here. Lastly, if you want to follow us over on Instagram and connect with other listeners, come follow here.    

Have you ever wondered if God is on your side? This is where my friend Carrie felt after never quite fitting in with Christian Church people to a major struggle with infertility. You won't want to miss the surprise ending to Carrie's story.  Trust me, it goes far beyond the typical infertility stories you may have heard before. Can you explain this?

Manage your time the way Jesus managed his with a biblical antidote to swamped to-do lists and hurried schedules. In Jordan's new book Redeeming Your Time, he tackles some ways to manage your time the way Jesus did... But this interview goes back to the beginning with Jordan.  What made him become an author. Did he always know he was going to write books, be a dad, sell multiple businesses? Tune in to see what pivotal conversation changed the trajectory of Jordan's life. ALSO, JORDAN IS DOING A PHENOMENAL GIVEAWAY, YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS OUT ON IT. Promise it's not a lame free chapter of a book ;) But you'll want to listen to the episode to find out the details.  

Wonder if God will ever fix the mess you're in?   What if God presented a choice to you: Do you want to stay where you are or do you want freedom?   This is where today's guest Maureen was... in a cycle of people pleasing.   If you're a mom, a people pleaser, or a perfectionist, this is your episode.

Brittany Meng is a writer, wife, military spouse, and mom of five. She recently moved back to the states after a 3 year overseas assignment in England. She blogs at thebamblog.com and is the author "Unexpected: Learning to love your unpredictable story" You can find Brittany on Facebook at The Bam Blog. Her book, "Unexpected" is for sale in print and ebook form from Amazon. If you've ever had expectations about how life is going to turn out... then you probably can relate to Brittany's story. Unexpected and unpredictable are just a few of the words that hover over Brittany's life from an autism diagnosis to an unplanned pregnancy the month she moves to England, her life has been a roller coaster of emotions. Come on over and listen to: Unexpected Providence Maybe God really did have a plan in the unexpected...  

Have you ever wondered if God hears your prayers? Does it feel like prayer is like rubbing a magic lamp in hopes your wishes come true? Does God have an actual plan and purpose for your life? These questions and quite a few more are answered in today's interview with a husband and wife. Dara and Scott Simons have dedicated their lives to disaster relief ministry and helping others see the goodness of God.

Salt Strong Owner and previously in financial management says he had an encounter with God that took him from a fast track of chasing the ladies and money to a cancer diagnosis that changed the trajectory of his life. He now owns Salt Strong, the best fishing community out there with over 25,000 members and has written a book: Fishing for Happiness. You can find Salt Strong and many of their own Unchurched Podcast here: https://www.saltstrong.com

Sometimes we want God to show us a sign. But does that look like a neon sign?  In today's episode God speaks through queso.  Sarah Snyder shares her story of leaving a cult, being angry at the Universe, to learning that love in fact isn't transactional. But the queso... it was the turning point.   

If it feels like there's more to the Universe than what you've experienced... I invited you to take a listen.   These stories include how God is personally involved with people. And in this episode we hear a story of God answering a prayer while it was prayed... through a neighbor and her dead husband.