Uncharted with Ines Franklin

Can we truly be it all? I think this is a common statement I hear from so many women. "We can do it all. We can have it all. We can be a mom, a powerhouse worker, an athlete, a wife, a great friend, and an individual. In reality, being everything to everybody is an impossible task. However, as we learn from today's guest, we can say YES to God first, and everything else can fall into place. Stella Reed is the executive director of the Dream Center Leadership School in Los Angeles. She is also a wife, mother, speaker, pastor, and the co-founder of the Dream Center in New York City. Stella just says, "Yes," to what God is calling her to. What would happen in your life if you gave God your "Yes"? How would your life be transformed? In this podcast, we learn all about how Stella's yes transformed her life. So take the risk and say, "Yes!" Then you too can see how God's will can play out in your life. He is willing to walk with you in the good and the bad and guide you through it all. I hope today's podcast inspires you and encourages you along your journey of faith. LINKS Official Website Become a Guest on Uncharted Ines Franklin on Instagram

Watch this newly formatted episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IxiZl3Kb4Wc Vengeance. Power struggles. Revenge. Sacrifice. These are challenging topics and even more complex when discussing how to live in relationship through a biblical lens. On today's podcast, Andy Lara, Kayleigh Rogers, and I talk through David and Saul's relationship versus David and Jonathan's. We dive deep into 1 Samuel 24, when David cuts the corner of Saul's robe and why that seemingly small action carried significant weight. We also discuss how power and justice play a prominent role in the relationship between David and Saul. Relationships can be messy, but we have a God who is relational and designed us to live in relationships with one another. We invite you to join us in this conversation and hope God speaks to you through it. LINKS Official Website Become a Guest on Uncharted Ines Franklin on Instagram

Along our journey of faith, there will be bumps and bruises, mountains and valleys, and walls to work around. Going along our journey of faith changes us and teaches us about God. Today, I get the opportunity to introduce you to my friend and the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Scott Sauls. He is a longtime friend and an amazing writer. Scott's story is no different than many of ours. Today on the Uncharted Podcast, we get to hear about his journey of faith and the beautiful testimony he has. Today, he reminds us that just because our path can sometimes be crooked or messy doesn't mean we can't still bear fruit. Scott has written five books and is about to release his sixth, "Beautiful People Don't Just Happen," which is about the restoration God can have in our lives. You can learn more about him at his website, https://scottsauls.com/, or check him out on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. LINKS Official Website Become a Guest on Uncharted Ines Franklin on Instagram

The journey of faith is a beautiful mystery. We might anticipate it being a linear process, but in reality, it's a unique process filled with ups and downs. Often we set an expectation for our journey of faith, but then we are bound to be disappointed. It's also unique for each person and their walk with the Lord. On today's podcast, Andy and myself are joined by a special guest, my daughter Kayleigh. Kayleigh is the content director for our team. During this episode, we discuss the mystery of the journey of faith and the uncharted path before us of following God. We hear about the walls Kayleigh has experienced and gone through along her walk with God and hear a bit more about Andy's journey of faith as well. We hope you enjoy this week's conversation with my team. If you haven't yet, please make sure to subscribe, so you never miss an episode. Onward! LINKS Official Website Become a Guest on Uncharted Ines Franklin on Instagram

It's been nearly ten months of the Uncharted Podcast, and today, we're reflecting on what we've learned throughout 2021. We started this podcast with a plan to discuss the journey of faith and the mystery of God throughout it all. We've had people share with us their unique faith experiences, had interviews with authors, podcasters, and teachers, and dove into many meaningful, in-depth conversations. I hope you enjoy this podcast as we discuss some of the most memorable moments for us, plus a look at what we hope will be ahead for us in 2022. Thank you for joining us along this uncharted journey, and we hope it encourages you to discover and live your faith beyond the boundaries. Learn more at http://www.unchartedpod.com Get our free weekly devotional and first access to our content at www.inesfranklin.com/subscribe

There is no story too broken for Jesus to redeem. When all our formulas break down, there is a Savior who never does. Karrie's story is no different. Karrie grew up in the church. She knew all the formulas she needed to do in order to earn God's love. But as she got older, she realized that all the formulas and striving still didn't satisfy the deep longing for hope in her heart. During our conversation, we learn about Karrie's journey to hope and are reminded of how easy it can be for us to stop seeking our true source of endless peace: God. It was a beautiful dialogue, and I hope it will help you learn some tools on how to seek God to help you be fulfilled. Karrie is a pastor, life coach, author, and podcaster. She is also the creator of Freedom Movement, which is a nonprofit organization helping individuals experience freedom and walk out their God-ordained purpose. Learn more about Karrie Garcia - www.karriegarcia.com Buy The Exchange by Karrie Garcia - https://www.wearefreedommovement.org/theexchange

Do you ever feel like you don't belong or fit in? Do you ever ask God, “Who am I that you would give me this task?” I know I certainly have. On today's episode, you're going to hear from Kate Czechowicz, who is the women's pastor at Mariners Church.Kate's story reminds us that our journey of faith doesn't always follow a straight line. She shares how while she may not fit the mold of the typical women's pastor at a megachurch, clinging to God's voice and his purposes is exactly where she needs to be.Remember that God never changes, and his love for his children never fails. He wants to walk with you along your uncharted path. I pray this podcast brings you encouragement today. Learn more at www.unchartedpod.com

"I want believe the best in you; and to me, that's what kinship is all about. It's an approach to humanity. It's a Jesus-following way of being that will honor the dignity, the image of God, in every human-being." – Mark Fields Today on the podcast, I had a conversation with Mark Fields, the founder of Kinship Collective. It is yet another reminder that the journey of faith is an incredible adventure and a joyful experience if we allow God to guide us through the path that is not "uncharted" to Him. God will teach us about Himself, ourselves, and the world. He will invite us to bring good healing and comfort to those around us. Kinship Collective is a community of people who are seeking to end “otherness." Many people feel like they're on the edges or even exiled from their communities. But Mark and this group of people have created an open-door experience for all. The goal is for the community to feel the love, companionship, understanding, comfort, and the truth of Jesus. Enjoy the show! Learn more at www.unchartedpod.com

"Human dignity, the idea that humans are valuable, is rooted in the biblical concept that humans are made in the image of God." – Daniel Darling With everything going on in the world today, I wanted to share with you an interview I did with Daniel Darling last year. Daniel wrote a book on human dignity and how every single person was created in the image of God. Every person was created by God on purpose for a purpose, and it's important we remember that as we go along our journey of faith. Each of us were created for a unique purpose, and we discuss that and so much more on today's podcast. Daniel Darling is the author of many books. His is also a regular contributor to USA Today. Dan also speaks and preaches around the country. He hosts his own weekly podcast called The Way Home. Daniel received his bachelor's degree in pastoral ministry from Dayspring Bible College and is a graduate of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. BUY THE DIGNITY REVOLUTION HERE

There are so many amazing stories about women in the Bible, but often, they are left behind or forgotten. Today on the podcast, I speak with Carolyn Custis James. She is an author of seven books, six of which specifically discuss the role of women within the Word and our world. Some of her books include Finding God in the Margins, which is about the book of Ruth and looking at Ruth from a female perspective. She wrote Malestrom: Manhood Swept into the Currents of a Changing World, which became Christianity Today's Book of the Year in 2016. Some of her other wonderful books include Half the Church: Recapturing God's Global Vision for Women, Understanding Purpose, Lost Women of the Bible, and When Life and Beliefs Collide: How Knowing God Makes a Difference. Carolyn is a faculty member at Missio Seminary. She is a consultant and editor for Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, and she was named in 2013 by Christianity Today as one of the 50 Evangelical Women to Watch. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with her, and I hope you will too. Learn More at www.inesfranklin.com

Divorce can be a tricky topic and is not often discussed with relation to your journey of faith. Between the few Bible verses that talk about it and the pain and loss that happens in the middle of one, divorce is often covered in shame, doubt, sadness, and loneliness. Today on the podcast, we have my husband, Jim, and we go into depth on marriage, divorce, pain, and God's ultimate grace. We discuss what a faith-filled marriage is called to be and what the Bible tells us about marriage and divorce. We also go into some of the theological interpretations behind a few of the heavily used Bible verses used to speak about divorce. There was so much we could have talked about! Maybe we will do a sequel. Nevertheless, whether you are single, dating, married, widowed, or divorced, this is an episode that will hopefully speak to you and encourage you on your journey of faith. We hope you will also share it with others who need it. LINKS Official Website Become a Guest on Uncharted Ines Franklin on Instagram

Today, Ines and Andy share about their experiences as parents trying to guide their children along the journey of faith. They reflect on how their own childhood and church experiences have played a key role in how they've chosen to equip their children in matters of faith. As we learned in our previous episode with Dan Koch, the Gospel is an excellent primer for how we should live our lives, and that means in all functions. Parenting isn't just a label, it's a course we as parents have to take. Please listen in and enjoy this podcast as we unpack what it means to spiritually guide our children on their faith journey. OFFICIAL WEBSITE | www.inesfranklin.com

When you first became a believer, did you think you would eventually have enough knowledge that you would feel a great deal of certainty? I know I did. But our journey of faith doesn't work that way. We are always learning and growing, as we should be. When we reach a rigid certainty, it's likely we have halted our progress. Today's podcast episode is with Gabe Lyons, who is the host and founder of Q Conference. He believes we should hold the posture of staying curious, thinking well, and doing good. When Gabe started his ministry, he realized that many people were being given the answers instead of being prompted to think for themselves. He set out to help people stay curious. In this podcast, Gabe and I discuss the beauty that can come from exposing ourselves to a wide array of voices and taking the time to be thoughtful about the significant issues in our lives. Gabe Lyons is the co-author of Good Faith and unChristian, and author of The Next Christians. He founded Q, a learning community of Christian leaders who seek to engage thoughtfully in the current cultural moment. Gabe seeks to equip Christians to apply their faith in their daily life by openly discussing some of the most controversial issues we all face and applying a biblical framework to participate in restoring broken relationships and institutions. Check out QIdeas

Many of us, during our journey of faith, have a desire to become more educated or more certain on specific biblical topics, as we think it is vital to the strength of our walk with the Lord. However, sometimes the search can lead to more confusion. What do we do then? This week, I am joined by Bonnie Lewis. Bonnie thought that if she became more educated and more certain on biblical topics that she would be a stronger believer. However, during her time and after completing her education, she found herself with more questions and a greater awareness of all she needed to learn. Bonnie became passionate about seeking out diverse voices, and this led her to sometimes chose the road less traveled. Bonnie is a skilled author, speaker, and theologian. She completed a Master of Theology at Fuller Seminary. She is the author of “timshell”, the first-ever idiomatic Bible translation. She translated certain sections of the Bible and brings a fresh perspective to the way we read Scripture. She enjoys looking at the Word to get as much of the richness as possible from it. If you're looking to have a broader view of the Scriptures, I think she is a refreshing resource. She also works as a Creativity and Divinity Coach at Radical Wellness Collaborative as she seeks to walk with others on their journey of faith. Listen in as we unpack from Bonnie's journey through certainty, biblical literacy, and learning to amplify new and unique voices that can help us grow in our relationship with God. Show notes links: https://www.radicalwellness.co/team/bonnie-lewis https://www.timsheltranslation.com/

The journey of faith isn't always linear. It can be like a winding road, full of twists and turns. Sometimes, to our surprise, we might find ourselves feeling disconnected, asking questions about beliefs once held secure, having doubts, even struggling to trust the people who have led us. So much feels vague and unclear during deconstruction seasons that It can be frightening. If we have the courage to share about it, others might respond with judgment or distance themselves for fear of catching the doubt bug. This only adds to the isolation we feel. In recent years, more people are willing to talk about these experiences, and I am glad. Because Jesus walks with us, this unsought journey inward does not have to lead us to the end of our faith. Rather it becomes a pursuit of personal integrity in our relationship with God, His Word, and His people. Such an effort, especially when done in community with others who care about us and are wise, can lead us to a more beautiful and deeper understanding of both ourselves and God, as opposed to what others want us to believe. It is a slow and courageous process, but a fruitful one nevertheless. In this conversation with Dan Koch, we hear how he ended up in the "deconstruction" zone and how what he learned has equipped him to help others find a deeper hope and a more beautiful faith. I am so grateful for Dan sharing with us his story and wisdom with such graciousness. Check out all of Dan's podcasting work at https://www.dankochwords.com/ Check out Dan's website created with Sarey Martin Concepcion - https://www.soyouredeconstructing.com

Mental health disorders are an issue for many of us, and it is often and sadly a journey filled with shame and pain. In this episode, I'm joined by Rebecca Lyons to talk about mental health and our journey of faith. Rebecca started wrestling with panic disorder when she moved to New York. After a year and a half of dealing with panic attacks, she cried out to the Lord, and at that moment, she was flooded with peace and didn't experience another panic attack for seven years. But, the journey did not end for her there. Anxiety still affects her from time to time. Therefore, she established spiritual rhythms to maintain health and renewal. Rebecca is here to remind us that we don't have to perform for God. We can go to God with our rawness, our desperation, our longing, and our despair. His hands are wide open for us. After our podcast last week on spiritual abuse with Dr. John Townsend, I thought it would be beneficial to have Rebecca's voice here to talk about the prevalence of mental illness in our midst and how it is that it affects our journey of faith. We discussed how we can really talk about it, how we walk with God, and how God equips us, heals us, and even transforms us to help others. Rebecca Lyons is an excellent national speaker. She is a bestselling author Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose, You Are Free: Be Who You Already Are and Freefall to Fly: A Breathtaking Journey Toward a Life of Meaning. She is the co-founder of Q Ideas. Her work has been featured on The TODAY Show, Good morning America, CNN, Huffington Post, and more. For more information about Rebekah Lyons, visit https://rebekahlyons.com/

As you know we love to tell stories of people along their journeys of faith. Many times enjoy sharing high moments that we like to talk about and remember. But, we also go through difficult and challenging moments that we don't tend to talk about but we could learn so much from if we can find a safe space to share those experiences. Sometimes, we make those spaces to hear from you, the listener and sometimes we need an expert to speak into what makes those moments difficult to overcome or how to identify ways to navigate through the hardship. Today is a day for an expert. I am joined by Dr. John Townsend to talk about Spiritual Abuse. I've seen in many people's stories how Spiritual Abuse has played a critical role. In some cases, it's a divergent path but we find our back and again and for others, it completely devastates their faith. Dr. Townsend spends some time defining abuse, how to spot it, and how also offers advice for leaders and how we can work to avoid the hidden trap doors that may put you in a situation where you may be hurting others. Dr. Townsend is a business consultant, leadership coach, and psychologist. He has a Masters in Theology from Dallas Seminary and has written over 30 books, selling more than 10 million copies worldwide. Join him on Facebook at Dr. Townsend LIVE for great Q&A. LINKS Official Website Become a Guest on Uncharted Ines Franklin on Instagram

This may surprise you. Pastors also encounter seasons of spiritual crisis. Sadly, we don't often hear their stories. In today's Uncharted podcast, we meet Scott. He's the Pastor of Discipleship at a church in Santa Cruz. He tells us about his own struggles along the journey of faith and the pain of spiritual disorientation. For Scott, the darkest season of his life happened just as he started his work as a youth pastor. It led him to question much of his faith and ministry calling. He went into a six-year journey of digging into his soul and finding his view of God shifting. With the help of a Spiritual Director, he learned to connect with Jesus in a renewed and refreshing way. Can Evangelicals engage in Roman Catholic spiritual practices? Is it okay to explore other faith denominations? Is it wrong to exercise spiritual practices which are different than our own? Scott discusses these questions and much more.

Today we are joined by Amanda Anderson, author of All My Friends Have Issues and founder of her ministry, Heart in Training. Amanda joins us to share about her journey experiencing exile, confusion, and disorientation within her community about political tensions over the past few years. Her vulnerability offers us a window into the sincere conflict we find ourselves within as we wrestle with the overlap between American Christianity and politics. Learn more at www.inesfranklin.com. Official Website Become a Guest on Uncharted Ines Franklin on Instagram

Today on the Uncharted Podcast, Ines and Andy offer up 3 ways to explore what it looks like to know more about your church. These ways are through discussing Governance, Theology, and Worldview. Within those three pillars, you can parse out many areas worth dialoguing with your church pastors, elders, and staff. No matter where you are on your journey of faith, if you are currently or formerly participated in attending a church, having a clear understanding of what makes up these three areas can prepare you and bring clarity to areas of tension. While we pursue a whole and tangible relationship with God, we need to acknowledge that the application of His intentions through human people has its opportunities and successes. No execution of church is perfect, but we also don't want you to be surprised when we find ourselves at odds with policies or doctrines of the church you've attended for years. Most importantly, should you find yourself in a position to help or in a situation of concern, we suggest attempting to be a part of the solution by asking questions of your leaders in your church. We feel that a healthy church should be transparent with its business dealings and also open and willing to engage questions about their theology and worldview. If you have any questions about other ways of approaching these questions or topics, feel free to email us at hello@unchartedpod.com!

Today we are joined by none of than one of my daughters, Melissa Bond. Melissa spends some time sharing with me her journey through losing her sense of belonging and community. Melissa continues to hope for the possibility that somewhere out there exists a place where people gather, free from a partisan political agenda, seeking God in genuine pursuit of a deep a meaningful faith beyond the Sunday experience.

Our friend Brian spends some time with us sharing about coming to Jesus through a rich salvation experience, but wrestling with the presentation of a life of faith through the traditional Sunday gathering. He shares about how wrestling with the non-profit 501c3 implications have led him to a deeper relationship with God, by exploring additional avenues for worship, gathering experiences, and spiritual practices. - Links mentioned in the episode: HOUSES OF WORSHIP https://omniaclubs.com/las-vegas/the-omnia-chandelier/ ON RULE OF LIFE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bridgetown-audio-podcast/id84246334?i=1000470440176 ANNUAL RHYTHMS https://www.glenivy.com/ PIHOP (house of prayer in Pasadena) https://www.pihop.com/ COMMONWEALTH CHURCH SD (nick & keri fox) https://www.commonwealthsd.org/ LINKS Official Website Become a Guest on Uncharted Ines Franklin on Instagram

You're invited to join us today with our conversation with our friend, Tanya Kara. Tanya takes some time to share about her spiritual journey and her struggle to find connection with God in this current season. She discusses her faith history and church experiences growing up, and how she has recently found connection with God in an unexpected place as she wrestles with the tension of how she “should” connect with God. LINKS Official Website Become a Guest on Uncharted Ines Franklin on Instagram

Today, I wanted to share with you 3 ways that I intend to approach how I actively listen to our guests on the podcast. I hope that you could consider and adopt these methods into your own listenership as we can grow together as a community towards kindness, healing, and thoughtfulness. Enjoy! LINKS Official Website Become a Guest on Uncharted Ines Franklin on Instagram

Uncharted with Ines Franklin Rediscovering Faith Beyond the Boundaries Welcome to Uncharted, a new podcast with Teacher & Pastor, Ines Franklin. Today, our producer Andy Lara joins us to discuss why we decided to do this podcast and who it may be for. This podcast is for anyone who: Finds themselves in a season of discomfort with some aspect of their faith, but do not wish to abandon it; Are disconnected from the faith community to which they used to belong, but are still committed to corporate worship; Has been discouraged by the execution of Christ-entered faith, but still hope for a meaningful spiritual life; Or are looking for a more beautiful, meaningful and authentic faith beyond the boundaries of their previous faith. I can't wait for you to hear the stories we will share. Also, we want you to be our guest! It is my desire to walk with you on your journey of faith. Also, I believe that other people will BE ENCOURAGED to know that they are not alone on this wandering journey. LINKS Official Website Become a Guest on Uncharted Ines Franklin on Instagram