Practically Christian Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Ever wish your kid would open up without the eye rolls and shutdowns? We sat down with Josh’s 15-year-old daughter, Kayla, for an unfiltered conversation about what actually helps teens talk, think, and grow when the room feels awkward and the stakes feel high. No scripts, no big speeches—just the daily habit of honest questions, listening for meaning, and pushing past “because I said so.” We explore how teaching the why behind the how builds real confidence. Kayla shares wh...

Send us Fan Mail A string of lights splits the night sky. Hearts jump, stories surge, and for a few charged minutes it feels like the invasion has begun—until research points to Starlink gliding through orbit. That whiplash from wonder to explanation sets the stage for a bigger question we wrestle with: what are we really seeing when we call something “alien,” and are we using the right lens to interpret the unknown? We dig into the history—from Project Blue Book’s 12,000 reports to headline...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel so exhausted that you're tired of being tired? That overwhelming sensation of running on empty while life keeps demanding more? You're not alone. In this authentically raw conversation, we dive into the epidemic of exhaustion that's affecting so many of us. From the micro-problem of driving aimlessly looking for a restaurant to the macro-issue of living without clear direction, we explore how purposelessness drains our energy faster than any physical task. ...

Send us Fan Mail Could your family's digital habits be destroying your relationships more than any banned book? While parents storm school board meetings over inappropriate literature, the unbridled use of technology in homes might be the real enemy we should be fighting. The passionate debates about removing certain books from schools have dominated headlines, but this episode explores a more insidious threat lurking in the palm of your hand. Most children today barely read physical books—t...

Send us Fan Mail What if the secret to a stronger marriage was as simple as laughing together more often? In this refreshingly candid episode, we dive into the surprising power of humor in relationships—including those awkward bedroom moments that couples rarely discuss publicly. Marriage shouldn't feel like a business arrangement where two people fulfill assigned roles without joy or genuine connection. Yet many couples fall into exactly this pattern, maintaining careful facades and losing ...

Send us Fan Mail In a world where every relationship seems to be constantly tested by daily stressors, the question arises: do lovers really need a holiday away from each other? This episode navigates the fine line between healthy time apart and necessary intimacy, encouraging couples to consider whether escaping together or apart will truly enhance their bond. We discuss the stresses that marriages can endure and how couples can sometimes feel the temptation to take a break, questioning if d...

Send us Fan Mail Conflict in relationships often stems from unmet expectations and selfishness. The episode guides listeners to embrace selflessness and serve their partners, presenting this approach as the key to eliminating arguments and fostering mutual understanding. • Discussing the biblical perspective on arguments • Identifying unmet expectations as a cause of conflict • Real-life examples to illustrate common arguments • Emphasizing selflessness as a relations...