This week on the podcast Katy sits down with pastor and professor Matthew D. Kim to have a conversation about his new book, “What’s God Really Saying Here?” which covers the bizarre, weird, and troubling passages in scripture. Matthew covers the difference between expository preaching and topical preaching, and why preachers should let the text interpret the text, as well as why we shouldn’t fear difficult passages in scripture. We also chat about the passages that didn’t make it into the book and Matthew shares a story of the fruit that came from teaching on a difficult topic in his own congregation.

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This week on the podcast Katy shares a powerful conversation with New York Times Best Selling Author Beth Allison Barr about her new book Becoming the Pastor’s Wife. Beth defines both patriarchy and complementarian theology, as well as provides an explanation as to why the roles of women have become limited in certain religious spaces. Beth also provides advice for women that find themselves in a church context that doesn’t affirm women in leadership roles.

Make sure you check out our continued conversation with Beth on our Second Service bonus episode available on Substack.

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This week on the podcast Katy discusses what Protestants can learn from Catholics with Mary Varni. Mary works for the Archdiocese of St. Louis in their Respect Life office and is wealth of knowledge on Catholic social teaching and doctrine. Mary debunks a common misconception about whether or not Catholics pray “to” Saints and also what determines whether or not someone is truly pro-life or not.

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Read the Gospel of Life by here.

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This week we chatted with Jessica LM Jenkins about how reimagining a more historically accurate nativity can impact both how we elevate the voices of women as well as our faith and theology.

Make sure you check our bonus Second Service episode on Substack where we discuss the nativity as an act of resistance and also how Mary’s story can give women hope today.

Below we’ve included Jessica’s links so make sure you follow her and grab some of her nativity paper dolls for Christmas.

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Historically Accurate Nativity Explanation

Podcast Episodes:

#13 Historically Accurate Nativity Part 1

#14 Historically Accurate Nativity Part 2

#31 Presence Over Power: The Nativity as God's Answer to Trauma

Visit Jessica’s website: www.wewhothirst.com

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Today we’ve got a special bonus LIVE recording to share with you from our quarterly in-person event “Magnify the Lord” where Pastor Angela Beise of The Crossing Grant’s Trail takes us on a deep dive into the Magnificat (otherwise known as Mary’s song).

We hope this message encourages you and that you find hope in Mary’s story.

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This week on the podcast Katy chats with Stephanie Kramer about her exodus from the Independent Fundamental Baptist Church. Stephanie shares about her faith practices inside the IFB, divorce, leaving the church and finding grace on the other side. If you have little ones with you, this might be opposite if you want to save for later, as we discussed pretty culture and sexual assault allegations within the church.

You can learn more about the IFB and its dangerous teachings by checking out any of the resources we’ve listed below:

Let Us Prey Documentary

“The Well Trained Wife” by Tia Levings

“The Myth of Good Christian Parenting” by Kelsey Kramer McGinnis and Marissa Franks Burt

Check out the related documentary “Shiny Happy People” to learn more about the IBLP

And to listen to our bonus “Second Service” episode with Stephanie where we discuss sexual assault within the IFB and hard complementarian churches, head to Substack and join our community for just $8 a month.

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This week on the podcast Katy chats with author Maddie Fischer about her new 60 day devotional Rest + Rely. They dive deep into Maddie’s personal struggle with anxiety and depression, as well as how the church often over spiritualizes mental health struggles but the world often minimizes the power of prayer and community.

Maddie also leads a group called LO Local, which is affiliated with Live Original and Sadie Robertson. You’ll get a chance to hear how she got involved with the organization and how you can plug into a local chapter.

Make sure you follow Maddie on Instagram @maddie_joy and purchase Rest & Rely here or anywhere books are sold.

This week on the podcast we’ve got a special Giving Tuesday edition featuring Mikaela Garth, Executive Director and Founder of Powerful Purpose, an organization designed to help kids thrive, not just survive.

Katy and Mikaela discuss what exactly her organization does and specific stories of children who’ve been impacted by Powerful Purpose. Mikaela also gives tips on what it might look like to live a more generous life in 2026 and how her faith impacts how operates in the world.

Make a monetary donation and learn more about Powerful Purpose on their website www.powerfulpurpose.org and make sure you follow them on Instagram @power.fulpurpose

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