Hi friend welcome back to another episode of Unpolished Faith! I am so excited you are here. This week I am recapping my experience at my first Christian church camp and giving you all the updates for everything we have coming in September. This is a busy month for me speaking at 3 conferences now, but I am so looking forward to everything God has in store!

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Have you read scripture passages about the Nephilim, the divine council, or the weird chariots in Ezekiel and been like Whaaattt? Have you ever asked yourself what Ancient Aliens are? Have you wondered what the UFO phenomenon is and how it works in the Christian worldview? Today's podcast is one you can't miss!

Prepare for an engaging conversation as we're joined by Dr. Joel Muddamalle from Proverbs 31 Ministries. Together, we'll delve into the Divine Council Worldview, the Tower of Babel, the divisions of the nations, and more. This aligns perfectly with our current season, Controversial, where we tackle tough questions and seek real answers about our faith. We'll also explore the role of Jesus in reclaiming the nations, bringing unity and peace to restore His people to Himself.

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"When there is a lack of a standard, everybody will do what they see fit. That's why we all need the standard, the Word of God, in our lives. We need to read it, study it, and apply it to our lives," Dr. Jon Choi.

On today's show, we have Dr. Jon Choi, my academic advisor for my Master's in Christian Ministry program at Dallas Baptist University. Dr. Choi has been a great spiritual adviser, mentor, and friend to me over the last three years. I have so enjoyed learning from him that I wanted you, my community, to learn from him, too! Today, Dr. Choi will be helping us to answer the question: What are hermeneutics? If that feels like a big Christian word, I totally get that. What we are talking about is how we can read the Bible, study it, and apply its lessons to our lives.

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Happy Thursday, friends! (And- birth week to me...Okay, I had to put that one here!) I am celebrating God's goodness and faithfulness through my twenty-something years this week, and one of the best ways you can celebrate with me is by leaving a review of the show. I would love to hear what you're loving about Unpolished Faith!

The second order of business, arguably the most important: Y'all know I am a reader. On today's show, we have Tim Harlow, the author of one of my Big Five books of all time. Tim wrote the book What Made Jesus Mad: Rediscover the Blunt, Sarcastic, Passionate Savior of the Bible. This book has shaped me in more ways than one, and I find myself coming back to re-read this book year after year. In our conversation, we talk about legalism, hypocrisy, being the hands and feet of Jesus, and more as Tim helps us answer the question: What Makes Jesus Mad?

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Did you see the opening ceremony of the Olympics this year? Do you feel more like an outsider because of your beliefs? Have you wondered how Christians can respond to the current cultural climate in a way that truly reflects our faith and values? I definitely have! Today's podcast is one you can't miss! Bunni Pounds from Christians Engaged joins us in this conversation as we seek to answer the question: how should Christians engage culture?

This was one of the first episodes I recorded, knowing eventually, this year, I would want to talk about this uncomfortable issue. It really is a lot simpler than I have made it out to be. We are called to be salt, light, and a city on a hill. Bunni gives us three practical takeaways on how we, as Christians, can effectively engage with culture while still remaining Christ-like. We also discuss Bunni's book, Jesus and Politics: One Woman's Walk with God in a Mud-Slinging Profession, and the work of Christians Engaged.

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If you're a young person listening to this podcast today and you want to connect with the work of Christians Engaged, check out their new initiative, 1630, which works to engage the next generation of leaders.

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Hi friends! Happy August. Today, you'll hear me talk about experiencing deeper intimacy with God, the Lisa Harper podcast, the book of James, and you might even get to hear me sing... I also couldn't wait to share everything we have coming up this month. Our season of uncomfortable questions continues with some questions that have come from you, Faith Fam.

Our lineup for August includes: Bunni Pounds, Tim Harlow, Dr. Jon Choi, and Dr. Joel Muddamalle. Trust me when I tell you that you do not want to miss an episode!

Thank you for sharing with a friend. :) You are helping us grow, and I am so incredibly grateful to each one of you. Love ya!

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Today on the show, we discuss singleness with Ryan Wekenman, who helps us answer the question, "Have we made marriage an idol?" I don't know about you, but I tend to idolize even God-given gifts. Whether you're single and want to be married, single and sufficient, married, or somewhere in between, you'll love learning how to steward the time the Lord gives you and how you can be present at the moment today.

Ryan is generously giving away a copy of his book, Single Today, on our Instagram. Don't miss this opportunity! Head over to @unpolishedfaith to find out how you can enter and potentially win a copy.

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Welcome back to Unpolished Faith! Today, we're diving into a topic that’s heavy but crucial: sexual abuse in the church. Today's episode is marked explicit. I promise it is not for potty language but for the weightiness of the subject matter. Sexual abuse isn't a new issue—it's one that, sadly, has been present throughout history. No space, not even the church, is immune.

How do we protect the vulnerable within our congregations? What steps can we take when abuse is discovered to help those who have been harmed? Has the corporate model of the church worsened this issue? And how has purity culture tangled our understanding of our bodies and worth? There are many questions Mary DeMuth and I answer in today's conversation, but the overarching question is: how should we, the body of Christ, respond to the sexual abuse crisis in the Church? One thing is sure- we must change the narrative about how we view and treat women and the vulnerable, both in our churches and in our modern culture.

**Today’s episode carries a trigger warning for trauma and sexual assault. The hard "r" word is mentioned several times. We don’t go into too much detail, but you may want to skip this episode if you are uncomfortable. Don't worry! You can jump back next week as we discuss singleness, seeking to answer the question: have we made an idol of marriage?

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