Humble and Honest Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Abercrombie—writer, podcaster, and author of Rise of the Truth Teller and Love is the Resistance—to discuss life after the 2024 election. Ashley's work has been featured in outlets like Darling, OprahMag.com, and Relevant, and her expertise in faith, culture, and politics makes her the perfect voice for this timely conversation. With the election results behind us but emotions still high as we approach the holidays and inauguration, Ashley offers practical wisdom on navigating strong emotions, having grace-filled conversations, and anchoring ourselves in God's truth. No matter how you voted, this discussion will encourage us to trust in God, treat each other with kindness, and move forward with hope. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen675/support

Today's episode is with Natalie Runion, Pastor's Kid turned Pastor.  She currently lives in Colorado Springs, CO with her husband Tony and two daughters. She is the author and creator of the movement “Raised to Stay” where she shares the brutal beauty of being raised in the church and holding on to Jesus. Connect with Natalie on her website, podcast, or getting her book.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen675/support

Welcome to the new season of the Humble and Honest Podcast! This captivating conversation is with Davey Blackburn, founder of Nothing is Wasted Ministries. Davey shares his powerful story of transforming personal tragedy into a mission of hope and redemption. To learn more, visit Nothing is Wasted Ministries Website  and subscribe to Davey's podcast here. You can also submit a prayer request here. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and encouragement as we delve into the incredible journey of turning pain into purpose. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen675/support

Chari Orozco (pronounced Cha-dee) is an author of books, teacher of the Bible, and podcaster focused on all the feels. She is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus and using her gifts of speaking, writing, and design to impact the lives of those around her. When Chari is not writing or teaching she can be found traveling, designing and producing show's like Women of the Bible, Outside the Walls, and Coffee with Andi. In 2021 Chari stepped away from 20+ years of vocational ministry and stepped into a new season. She is currently serving as the Creative Director of The Smithee Group in New York City and writing her next book, Fruitful; Motherhood and Lack thereof.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

Chantelle Nelson is a certified Life Coach with a masters in Counseling Psychology. She is passionate about helping women who feel stuck break out of cycles and show up to their life. Her and her husband Donta live in Redding, California with their two boys, Zion and Kobe. More from Chantelle here Her podcast here Patreon here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

Today's conversation is with Shaun Nepstad. Shaun has a passion to help people who feel stuck. Through speaking, writing, and building teams, he is a sought-after speaker on leadership around the world. He and his wife, Dianna, founded Fellowship Church in Antioch, California, in 2002. Over the past nine years, the church has grown from 350 to over 5,000 in weekly attendance and expanded to two campuses. He and his wife, along with their four daughters, live in the San Francisco Bay Area. Get his book here See his church here Follow on social media here Patreon here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

Today's conversation is with Jenai Auman. Jenai is a mom of two, wife to one, and book-owner of many. She is a prolific writer and blogger on "To till the soil", a resource for the ones who are grieving in the area of Christianity. She is also the creator of the wilderness forum, a private online community for those who are deconstructing or were harmed in Christian environments and advocates who listen. Jenai is a survivor of church abuse and makes it her mission to help people in similar situations. Jenai Auman instagram here Wilderness Forum here Patrion here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

Welcome to Season 4 of the podcast! Today's conversation is with Mike Signorelli is a 4th generation pastor. Mike Signorelli is the founding pastor of V1 Church. In just five years, V1 Church has grown from one location to three campuses nationally across New York Metro, Brooklyn, and Indiana; including over 100 watch parties globally in homes. According to INJOY Stewardship Solutions, V1 Church achieved “Fastest-Growing Church in America” category for the last three consecutive years. Mike and his wife Julie have two daughters—Everly Faith and Bella Joy. They currently reside in Queens, NYC where you'll find them discovering new restaurants, ice skating, driving to ballet rehearsal, or laying around at a beach. For more from Mike Signorelli check here and here. Support on Patreon here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

Today's conversation for the season 3 finale of the humble and honest podcast is with Trey Van Camp is a 4th generation pastor. On January 10, 2016, he planted a church now known as Passion Creek Church in Queen Creek Arizona. Trey is happily married to his high school sweetheart, Jordan. They have 3 daughters: Faith Karis, Selah Ruth and Trinity Rose. He's most famous for his popular YouTube channel that has three pillars of content. Ministry Vlogs - "DocumenTreys," Biblical Livestreams - "Q&Treys," and Tuesday Prayers - "Pray with Trey." Follow Trey Van Camp here Jason Mayfield episode here  Roy Dockery episode here  Trey Van Camp sermons here  Patreon here  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

Kat Harris is the host of The Refined Collective Podcast, and Co-Founder of the online publication The Refined Woman. Her first book Sexless in the City will hit bookstores April 2021. She has also been a full-time photographer for the last decade with her work featured in: Vanity Fair, GQ, Forbes, People, Who What Wear, US Weekly, Glamour UK, and more. She coaches and equips women all over the world in dating, relationships, singleness, sexuality, faith and how to build a renewed and healthy biblical sexual ethic rooted in freedom, truth and grace as opposed to the oh-so-common shame and fear narratives so many experienced growing up in evangelical culture. Kat loves God, personal development, a good Beyoncé dance party, + is a Ranch dressing connoisseur. She believes in the power of story, that done is better than perfect, quality triumphs quantity, and that the journey truly is the destination. Ultimately, her vision is for women to know their beauty, identity, worth and value and to experience untapped freedom and joy in their lives regardless of their relationship status. All things Kat Harris: https://therefinedwoman.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

Aj Washington is a husband, finance expert, and founder of the Ladder Dallas. The Ladder Dallas encourages individuals to demonstrate leadership, integrity, passion, and the purpose of God in their daily walks of life. The Ladder empowers people to connect, relate and evolve; by discovering our purpose in God. They challenge people to take control of who they are in Christ and to learn daily how God expects us to be productive in our loves. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

Kelsey Chapman is the author of the book “What They Taught Me”, a podcaster and personal cheerleader to women building their dream life and business. Over the first few years of business, she leaned on the shoulders of incredible mentors who took her under their wing and taught her how to make the jump from dreamer to doer. Kelsey’s mentors helped shape her character so she could become the CEO and leader she is today. Now she is excited to pay it forward and be that cheerleader for you, too… because she believes YOU can turn your wildest dreams into REALITY. Get Kelsey's book here. Follow Kelsey here. Become a Patron here. anchor.fm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

Andi Andrew is the author of She Is Free, Fake or Follower, and her newest book which is coming out October 2021, Friendship–It's Complicated. She is also the founding Pastor of Liberty Church, a multisite church she pioneered with her husband Paul in 2010. In 2015 she launched She Is Free, a movement that exists to engage and equip women to encounter God and expand the Kingdom. Currently, Andi's life is focused on raising her four kids in Brooklyn, writing books, creating for her show and podcast Coffee With Andi, building Liberty Church, and traveling to invest in churches and lives all around the world. Follow Andi Andrew @andiandrew Check out Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

Jeff Mattson and Terra Mattson have each invested more than two decades in leadership coaching and trauma-informed therapy – and have helped national organizations and churches navigate difficult leadership crises. The Mattsons bring their unique experience and wisdom to their first book together: Shrinking the Integrity Gap: Between What Leaders Preach and Live. Jeff and Terra are the married co-founders of Living Wholehearted and the Courageous Girls movement. They coach leaders in a variety of settings, from corporate offices to leadership retreats and individual counseling. Their professional experience and research have formed their unique perspective on the relationship between leadership and integrity. Jeff, an executive leadership coach, and Terra, a licensed therapist and author of Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace, are raising two daughters in Oregon. Jeff and Terra's podcast: https://terramattson.com/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest anchor.fm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

Mark Clark is the founding pastor of Village Church, a multi-site church with locations in multiple cities across Canada and online around the world, that seeks to reach skeptics and challenge Christians. He is the author of The Problem of Jesus (Zondervan, 2021) and The Problem of God (Zondervan, 2017) winner of the 2018 Word Award for Evangelism. Mark has been the subject of several articles in Christianity Today and Outreach Magazine voted him one of the Top 26 Leaders to Watch. He resides in Vancouver, Canada, with his wife, Erin, and their three daughters. Get a copy of Mark's book today: https://www.amazon.com/Problem-Jesus-Answering-Skeptics-Challenges/dp/0310108306 Listen to his messages: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-9sI4AuzechZdVwPX5vM2w Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest churchcoach.co anchor.fm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

Today's episode is with Erin Moon. Erin is the host of the Faith Adjacent podcast, as well as the resident Bible scholar on The Bible Binge podcast. She’s the author of Every Broken Thing, O Heavy Lightness, and Memento Mori, and she is also the Senior Creative at the Popcast Media Group. Erin cares deeply about chips and salsa, as well as creating and caring for communities of curious and kind people. She lives in Birmingham, Alabama with her husband and three kids, and she and the kids are collectively petitioning for a dog. For more from Erin check out... The Bible Binge Podcast Erin Moon's Website Patreon Page Churchcoach.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

Today’s conversation is with Jason Mayfield Jason Mayfield is a first-generation Christian with a genuine testimony of "difficulty to destiny." Passionate about revealing the truths of the gospel of grace, Jason teaches the scripture with accuracy while demonstrating the power of the Holy Spirit. After a decade in pastoral ministry, Jason and his wife Ashleigh founded Grace For Life, Inc. (now Jason Mayfield Ministries, Inc.), designed to help people experience grace for life through Jesus Christ utilizing internet broadcasts, television, and social media. Since the organization's founding in 2014, Jason Mayfield Ministries, Inc. has reached over 1 million people. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

Today’s conversation with Brenda Davies. She is the host of God is Grey, a YouTube channel with over 100,000 subscribers, and the author of the book On Her Knees: Memoir of a Prayerful Jezebel. We talk today about some of our similarities and also her thoughts regarding purity culture in the church. To all of my listeners who might have a traditional/conservative Christian viewpoint, I’m going to warn you now that this episode may be challenging, however, I believe conversations like this are needed more in our world. And who knows, perhaps you may learn something that gives you a better perspective of who God is and how he works in our lives. God is Grey: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Xf6ScN9riYhTOUsvhkhaw Brenda's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Her-Knees-Memoir-Prayerful-Jezebel/dp/0802878539 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest Start a Podcast: anchor.fm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

Today’s episode is Blake Guichet. Blake is a podcaster, writer, & rebel who just wants to equip her listeners on how to use their gifts & remind them that they are free indeed. She is the host of the Crappy Christian Podcast, which started with less than 1,000 followers and no credentials but has now grown to a chart-topping podcast & resources for all women. Check out all the great things Blake is doing at https://crappychristianco.com/ Check out Patreon https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest Anchor.fm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

Today’s episode is with Jeffrey Kranz. Jeffrey Kranz runs OverviewBible, a website and YouTube channel that helps people understand what the Bible is, what it's for, and what it's all about. In 2019, he self-published The Beginner's Guide to the Bible. He loves grey skies and black coffee—so it's a good thing he lives in Seattle. Today’s episode we discuss the other gods, demons, ghosts, and other strange things we can find in the Bible. With so many people interested in the supernatural during the halloween season, this is a conversation I’m sure will spark your interest. Check it out for yourself, my conversation with Jeffrey Kranz. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

A compilation of conversation on controversial subjects covered at the last two seasons. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

Jonathan Merritt is one of America’s most trusted and popular writers on religion, culture, and politics. He is an award-winning contributor for The Atlantic, a contributing editor for The Week, and is author of several critically-acclaimed books including Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words are Vanishing - and How We Can Revive Them. Additionally, he trains hundreds of young writers through his Write Brilliant seminars and online course. He is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades including the Wilbur Award for excellence in journalism, the Religion News Association’s columnist of the year award, and the Englewood Review of Books “Book of the Year” award. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

Justin Khoe (pronounced “ku”) is a professional Youtuber, podcaster and church consultant creating content for the spiritually curious. Justin has partnered with numerous organizations including Allmade, A Better World Canada, Faithlife, and hundreds of churches, colleges, and conferences around the world. By bringing people from opposing ideologies, religions, and politics, Justin works towards a world where each person has a more established set of beliefs because they have been challenged and explored. To see his latest upload, visit justinkhoe.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

I am joined with Dan Koch. Dan Koch hosts the You Have Permission Podcast and is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at Northwest University. Previously, he co-hosted the Depolarize! and Reconstruct podcasts and played guitar in Sherwood. He lives with his wife Jaffrey and son Soren in Seattle, WA. Dan Koch has very different theological and biblical beliefs than me, but is someone who I frequently learn from and hope you do too. Hear our conversation on this matter now. My conversation with Dan Koch. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

Welcome to season 3 of the Humble and Honest Podcast! Today's conversation is with Roy Dockery. Pastor Roy Dockery is the Host of the Savage Truth Podcast, an activist, rapper, and international public speaker. Pastor Roy Dockery currently runs an international ministry, and a global healthcare technology organization with the support of his amazing family which includes his loving wife and three children. Using his voice as a force for change in the professional, public and faith-based communities Pastor Roy Dockery is no stranger to stages of many sizes. Today Pastor Roy gives us his savage truth regarding issues regarding the equality act and often misquoted Scripture. This conversation is a hot one so be ready to be challenged now with my conversation with Roy Dockery. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest Savage Truth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVyJfJX1Ut6JahCcngUlWaw Anchor: Anchor.fm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephen675/support

Today's Conversation is with Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams is the lead pastor of Bay City Church in San Francisco and creator of Ex Nihilo Health. Eddie is a former NFL player. He is married to Sarah, and they have three children. Eddie is a Bay Area native with a passion for better San Francisco. Eddie Williams is not only passionate about the gospel but also about health and fitness. Today, we talk about how to best stay healthy during the holiday season and recovery from burnout. Check out Ex Nihilo Health here.Check out Eddie's previous episode here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4V9viuDXtcrv3DgK2HpV70Check out Eddie Williams video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvas7j7jZzE&ab_channel=ExNihiloHealthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today's episode is with Tommy Niblack. Tommy is born in Philly, but has lived in Jersey, Ga, LA, NY, but is currently living in the Seattle area with his wife and 3 kids.Tommy is a “PK,” he’s also a singer/songwriter/producer, who has worked with many artists such as Michelle Williams, Tyrese, Brandy and Andrea Crouch.He has recently authored his very first book entitled, Follow Me: A Closer Look At Obedience.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today's episode is with Faith and Kat from Melanated Faith, Tyler Burns, Brandon Watts, Chase Wiggins, Lo Alamon, Ashlee Eiland, and Eddie Williams. This is the final chapter of the "best of" seriesAll these episodes are available today! Also Check out these special guests below:Rashawn CopelandKyle DendyErick HodgeDianna NepstadSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today's episode with Dan Koch, Jonathan Merritt, Justin Khoe, Jeffrey Kranz, John Mark Comer, Nick Stumbo, and Cait and Nicole Zick of the Moral Revolution. This is part two of the three-part "best of" series. All episodes available today!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today's conversation is with Ashley Abercrombie, Nicole Smithee, John Mark Comer, Larry Mayberry, Dianna Nepstad, Adam Weber, Eddie Williams, and Hosanna Wong. This is part 1 of the best-of series. All conversations in this podcast are available today!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today's episode is with Lo Alaman. Lo Alaman is a spoken word poet, writer, preacher, and all-around faithful man of God. Lo’s day job is as Director of Community Life at The Harvest Church in The Woodlands, Texas, but his passion and gift are bringing words to life. He is the writer of the book We Sang A Dirge, a collection of poems, journeys, prayers, and invitations. In today’s conversation, we discuss the upcoming book and also how’s he’s approaching issues in culture from a keeping it real for Christ perspective. Get a copy of We Sang a Dirge HERE.Check out some of Lo's poetry and Sermons HERE. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today's episode is with John Mark Comer. John Mark Comer lives, works, and writes in the urban core of Portland, Oregon, with his wife and three children. He is the pastor for teaching and vision at Bridgetown Church. Prior to planting Bridgetown, John Mark was the lead pastor of a suburban megachurch. Along with hosting several podcasts, he is the author of Loveology, The Relentless Elimination of Hurry and God Has a Name. Today's conversation will discuss life post-election and how to respond to things in culture from a healthy perspective. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today's Conversation is with Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams is the lead pastor of Bay City Church in San Francisco and creator of Ex Nihilo Health. Eddie is a former NFL player. He is married to Sarah, and they have three children. Eddie is a Bay Area native with a passion for better San Francisco. Eddie Williams is not only passionate about the gospel but also about health and fitness. Today, we talk about how Christians should care about the health and also the best ways to be healthy physically and emotionally. Get ready, this conversation is going to challenge and inspire to health. Check out Ex Nihilo Health here.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today’s episode is with Jeffrey Kranz. Jeffrey Kranz runs OverviewBible, a website and YouTube channel that helps people understand what the Bible is, what it's for, and what it's all about. In 2019, he self-published The Beginner's Guide to the Bible. He loves grey skies and black coffee—so it's a good thing he lives in Seattle. In today’s episode, we discuss the other gods, demons, ghosts, and other strange things we can find in the Bible. With so many people interested in the supernatural during the Halloween season, this is a conversation I’m sure will spark your interest.Check out Overview Bible's Youtube page here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today's episode is with Ashley Key is a multimedia producer for CBN—The Christian Broadcasting Network—and co-host for 700 Club Interactive, a live, 30-minute showairing every week day at 10 a.m. ET on national cable channel Freeform. Sheis also the youth director for Relate Church in Suffolk, Va.Ashley is a daughter, sister, and friend to many. She is an evangelist andteacher, devoted to spreading the message of Jesus Christ to the worldaround her—especially to her fellow millennials and the generations thatfollow. She is passionate about sharing what God has brought her throughand how He continues to renew her mind and transform her life, every day.For more, follow Ashley on Instagram @ashleyekey.Check out Unhooked: Purity in a Pornified World: https://www.cbn.com/unhooked/Also Unhooked: Holy in a Hookup World: https://www.cbn.com/unhooked/hookup-world/ for the 40 day devotional. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today's conversation is with Adam Weber. Adam is the founder and lead pastor of Embrace, a multi-site church based out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Author of Talking With God and Love Has A Name, he also hosts a podcast called The Conversation. Adam still cheers for the Cincinnati Bengals but no longer drives a Rambler. He’s married to his wife, Becky, and has four kids: Hudson, Wilson, Grayson, & Anderson. He also has seven chickens, two dogs, & three fish, but what he really wants is a sheep. In today's conversation, we talk about issues he's currently wrestling with and how he's navigating the tensions as a leader and father. We also speak on his new book Love Has a Name, and why it's for everyone listening today. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today's episode is with Dan Koch. Dan Koch hosts the You Have Permission Podcast and is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at Northwest University. Previously, he co-hosted the Depolarize! and Reconstruct podcasts and played guitar in Sherwood. He lives with his wife Jaffrey and son Soren in Seattle, WA. Dan Koch has very different theological and biblical beliefs than me but is someone who I frequently learn from and hope you do too. We speak on what it means to be a Christian, purity culture, and end time popularity. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today's episode is with Chase Wiggins. Chase Wiggins is a pastor at Family Community Church in San Jose. He specifically leads FCC Encounter the young professionals ministry for ages 18-37. He loves preaching, teaching, creating spoken words, planning events, and doing everything in my power to help grow the kingdom of Jesus Christ. Today's episode speaks on gentrification in the bay area and how it affects ministry. We also spend much time talking on the important issue of justice and black lives matter. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today’s conversation is with Brandon Watts. Brandon Watts is the pastor of the Epiphany Church Brooklyn in BedStuy which he started in 2016. With a missionary mindset, Brandon’s daily quest is to impact the local community through the love of Christ, and his passions include preaching the gospel, shepherding his family and church, and seeing the inner city transformed by the message of Jesus. He, like myself, is a black man and in today’s conversation, you’ll hear us be very vulnerable about our feelings regarding the Breonna Taylor verdict. At the time of this recording, we heard only days ago, that the police officers involved with the death of Breonna Taylor, a black woman who was killed while in bed, received no penalty involving her death. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today's episode is with Dianna Nepstad. Dianna Nepstad pastors an incredibly diverse, multi-cultural church outside of San Francisco alongside her husband, Shaun Nepstad (who has a great new book out called “Don’t quit in the dip” and their four daughters. She is a communicator of biblical truth and has a great understanding of what it means to have prophetic insight in the seven realms of influence, to be a culture shaper and a community leader with her unique skill set. She is a leading voice in female leadership who can be seen in ministries like PROPEL women and the Better Together TV. Today we talk about how to overcome issues like racism, postpartum depression, and how to also help someone who is dealing with their own difficulties. Get the book "Don't Quit in the Dip" Here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today's episode is with Nikole Lim. Nikole Lim is a speaker, educator, and consultant on leveraging dignity through the restorative art of storytelling. She is the founder and international director of Freely In Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping survivors and advocates to lead in ending sexual violence through their rewritten stories. With a background in photography and filmmaking, Nikole has the ability to see the world through paradox which provides surprising insight into our world full of pain and joy, brokenness and beauty, despair and hope, suffering, and love. She is releasing a new book titled Liberation is Here. Liberation is Here shares her story with honest introspection—capturing empowering and heart-wrenching stories that have transcended into her experience. In this episode, we talk about her work to free women from sexual violence, her new book, and how the church can do a better job with its missionary work. For more information on Freely in Hope click here.Join the Book Launch Today by clicking here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Welcome back for season 2! I've returned with more humble and honest conversations with Christian leaders on cultural issues. Today’s guest is Brady Shearer. Brady is the Creator of Nucleus and Pro Church Tools. Helping churches navigate the biggest communication shift in 500 years. I am a big fan of all of his content and today we talk all about what does the future of the church looks like post COVID along with technology and conspiracy theories. We dip a little bit into the politics too. Check out Pro Church Tools Here.Take a look at his software Nucleus Here.This episode is brought to you with the help of Ambo TV. Ambo TV brings inspirational live sermons from the most captivating, next-generation Christian pastors, along with in-studio discussion, to a broad multi-platform audience. Check out ambotv.com and @ambonetwork via social media to see all the great sermons and pastors they showcase. You’ll even see me there.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today’s episode is with my friend Erick Hodge. Erick Hodge a.k.a “Sir Hodge” is a Creative Director who tells stories through photography and film. As a market place missionary, his main focus is to build the Kingdom of God. Some clients include The NFL, Charlotte Hornets, Nike & Jordan, Lecrae, and the Carolina Panthers. Today we share our personal experiences as Liberty University graduates and all the scandal going on with our alma mater. We wanted to not throw mud at this situation any more than there already has, but you better believe we have some humble, and honest things to say about it. Check out some of Erick Hodge's work here.See his latest work with rapper Lecrae on the documentary Restoration here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Season 2 is on the way! Be on the lookout for a September premiere date! I’m excited to be joining 30+ other men at the Together415 Men’s Conference (https://together415.mykajabi.com/a/31771/WSbVhyV9). Hear from 30 other pastors, communicators, leaders, and entrepreneurs who are committed to seeing men rise up and develop into the leader's God is calling them to be. To lead with longevity, integrity, and devotion to Jesus. This event will be unlike anything you’ve experienced before! The goal for this conference is to help call men higher by digging deeper. There will also be a woman's conference on August 22nd (https://together415.com/ladies/)This is online. Pick your favorite sessions to watch live starting August 28th, but don’t feel overwhelmed, you will have access to every session with the purchase of a conference ticket! You’ll hear about everything from dating as a man in this generation, finding meaning in the messiness of life, building wealth as an entrepreneur, finding balance in chaos, killing comparison, and much more. I’ll be speaking on Breaking what's Broken!We’re featuring some of my good friends and favorite leaders, including:● Kyle Dendy● Rashawn Copeland● Ryan Romeo● And so many more!For the Ladies you will hear from friends and leaders including:Ashley AbercrombieNicole SmithieDenise Copelandand so many more!There’s more I’d love to tell you about this retreat, but I’ll let you check out all the details for yourself.You can use my code [Stephen10] to get $10 off the all-access pass. Get all the info and secure your spot for the Unapologetic Retreat today! [https://together415.mykajabi.com/a/31771/WSbVhyV9 or for the ladies https://together415.com/ladies/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Hosanna Wong is an Author, Bible-Teacher, and Spoken Word Artist, sharing captivating stories of a powerful God with churches, conferences, prisons, & other events around the country year-round. She is passionate about empowering this generation to know who they are, & boldly live out their purpose.Her sermons & spoken word pieces are rooted in her upbringing on the streets of San Francisco, her first-hand experiences with loss, hope, & redemption, & her innermost desires to see lives healed and restored by the power of Jesus. Hosanna is the Teaching Pastor at EastLake Church in the San Diego area, & the Executive Director of Calvary Street Ministries, an outreach bringing hope to the homeless & low-income families in San Francisco. Under the name Hosanna Poetry, she has released two spoken word albums Maps, Boots, & Other Ways We Get There (2013), & Figless (2015), and authored 2 books, I Have a New Name (2017) & Superadded (2018). SOCIAL MEDIA –WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubePRODUCTS –BooksI Have A New Name (2017)Hosanna's debut full-length book, I Have A New Name, is a powerfully raw and inspiring book on forgetting the old names, and answering to a new confidence, a new purpose, and a new name.Superadded (2018)A devotional on abundant life. Through super short chapters and super practical applications, Hosanna shares scriptures and stories about a super-adding God and the life of abundance He has for us-the life Jesus came to give us.Spoken WordMaps, Boots, & Other Ways We Get There (2013)Figless (2015)I Have A New Name – Single (2017)Hey, world. This episode is brought to you with the help of Ambo TV. Ambo TV brings inspirational live sermons from the most captivating, next-generation Christian pastors, along with in-studio discussion, to a broad multi-platform audience. Check out ambotv.com and @ambonetwork via social media to see all the great sermons and pastors they showcase. You’ll even see me there.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today's episode is with Jonathan Merritt. Jonathan is one of America’s most trusted and popular writers on religion, culture, and politics. He is an award-winning contributor for The Atlantic, a contributing editor for The Week, and is author of several critically-acclaimed books including Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words are Vanishing - and How We Can Revive Them. Additionally, he trains hundreds of young writers through his Write Brilliant seminars and online course. He is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades including the Wilbur Award for excellence in journalism, the Religion News Association’s columnist of the year award, and the Englewood Review of Books “Book of the Year” award. Today's episode will speak on provocative subjects like the church with LGBTQ issues, Biblical authenticity, and PreachersNSneakers. This episode is brought to you with the help of Ambo TV brings inspirational live sermons from the most captivating, next-generation Christian pastors, along with in-studio discussion, to a broad multi-platform audience. Humble and Honest is now on Patreon! For as low as 1 dollar a month you can help support this show and help continue to these conversations. Be a part of the process by clicking here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today's conversation is with Ashlee Eiland. Ashlee is a leader, pastor, writer and Bible teacher who exists to join God in His redemptive work here on Earth. Her work has one purpose: to help humanity build bridges back to the Truth of who God is and between one other in redemptive, healing relationship. Her passion for Scripture, family, writing, elevating women in the Church, and the holy journey of adoption are core to who she is. Ashlee serves as Formation & Preaching Pastor at Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids. She and her husband, Delwin, have three kids, Brooklyn, Myles, and Journey. Check out Ashlee Eiland's new book Human(Kind) here.This episode is brought to you with the help of Ambo TV brings inspirational live sermons from the most captivating, next-generation Christian pastors, along with in-studio discussion, to a broad multi-platform audience. Humble and Honest is now on Patreon! For as low as 1 dollar a month you can help support this show and help continue to these conversations. Be a part of the process by clicking here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today's conversation is with Kolby Koloff. Kolby Koloff is a preacher, singer, and social media influencer. She first became famous for being a start on the reality tv show “preachers daughters” and since has made waves in both Christian music and now teaching and preaching the gospel to thousands of people. Today I talk with Kolby about her experiences with being on the show, the music industry, and life as someone that people look up to on a social media platform.This episode is brought to you with the help of Ambo TV brings inspirational live sermons from the most captivating, next-generation Christian pastors, along with in-studio discussion, to a broad multi-platform audience. Humble and Honest is now on Patreon! For as low as 1 dollar a month you can help support this show and help continue to these conversations. Be a part of the process by clicking here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today’s episode is with Kyle Dendy. Kyle is a preacher, motivational speaker, author, entrepreneur, and spoken word artist. He is responsible for both “Speaker Secrets” a program made for anyone interested in getting speaking opportunities and “Book launch Secrets” a program for anyone wanting to start a book. He’s spoken on major stages including TEDx and Lakewood church with Kanye West. Today we talk about success, dealing with criticism, and knowing Kanye West. Click here for more information on Kyle DendyThis episode is brought to you with the help of Ambo TV brings inspirational live sermons from the most captivating, next-generation Christian pastors, along with in-studio discussion, to a broad multi-platform audience. Humble and Honest is now on Patreon! For as low as 1 dollar a month you can help support this show and help continue to these conversations. Be a part of the process by clicking here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Today's episode is with Rachael Roland. Rachael is the sole founder of Beloved Beauty. She founded the organization in 2018 to help sex-trafficking survivors create more promising futures. Beloved Beauty is a charitable effort seeking to provide healing, vocational training, and job opportunities in the beauty industry for women recovering from sex trafficking." Today's episode will discuss sex trafficking in America and how to have a healthy body image. Click here for more information on Beloved Beauty. This episode is brought to you with the help of Ambo TV brings inspirational live sermons from the most captivating, next-generation Christian pastors, along with in-studio discussion, to a broad multi-platform audience. Humble and Honest is now on Patreon! For as low as 1 dollar a month you can help support this show and help continue to these conversations. Be a part of the process by clicking here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)

Caitlin and Cole Zick are passionate about seeing the church come together to be effective and thrive in every area of life. Caitlin and Cole became directors of the Moral Revolution in 2017 and openly share their marriage story and first years of sex in marriage to start a healthy conversation and begin to unfold God’s design of sex. With eleven years of marriage and ministry experience, they openly share their story and first years of sex in marriage hoping to start a healthy conversation and ultimately see others find freedom through their experience. They also created four children in five years, which gives insight into their love for chaos. Today's episode will cover, sex, identity, and Christian romance. This episode is brought to you with the help of Ambo TV brings inspirational live sermons from the most captivating, next-generation Christian pastors, along with in-studio discussion, to a broad multi-platform audience. Humble and Honest is now on Patreon! For as low as 1 dollar a month you can help support this show and help continue to these conversations. Be a part of the process by clicking here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest)