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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.
Thank you for downloading and sharing with a friend:) You are loved!!
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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?
Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend :)
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Get the Book: What Made Jesus Mad
Tim's Website: Life On Mission
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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.
Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!
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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Bunni's Book: Jesus and Politics: One Woman's Walk with God in a Mud-Slinging Profession
Website for Christians Engaged: Christians Engaged
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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!
Show Links:
Lisa Harper's Back Porch Theology: Living Called Instead of Driven
James 1: 8-17
Bunni Pounds
Bunni's Book: Jesus and Politics
Tim Harlow
Tim's Book: What Made Jesus Mad?
Dr. Jon Choi
Dr. Joel Muddamalle
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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.
Thank you for listening and sharing with a friend!
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Get Ryan's book
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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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The FAQs: Report Reveals Sexual Abuse Cover-Up by Southern Baptist Entity
Resource for Survivors: 21 Days- We Too
About Mary DeMuth
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Has my political lean become my bow? I often wrestle with the tension between my political beliefs and my ultimate allegiance to King Jesus. It's a journey that's often easier said than done! I want to engage culture. I want to make a difference for Jesus. I desire unity, but sometimes it's difficult to hold that tension- especially in today's political culture. If you feel like that at all, this conversation is for you.
This week, I concluded my conversation with Joshua Ryan Butler. He shares practical tools that can help us engage our culture in a Christ-like way, and he draws inspiration from our Biblical heroes who navigated their political systems. This conversation is a powerful reminder that God is a redemptive God, intervening in our mess for our good and for His glory. Jesus is not only the ultimate party crasher; He is throwing a better party.
Remember to download and share this episode with a friend! Your feedback is invaluable to us. If the conversations that we are having have been helpful to you, let us know by leaving a review. We would love to hear from you!
Josh has also provided incredible resources, including the Christian Political Commitment and the Party Crasher Bible Study.
Show Links
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Connect with Josh
Get Josh's Book, The Party Crasher: How Jesus Disrupts Politics as Usual and Redeems our Partisan Divide
Madi's Website
Josh's Website
Party Crasher Bible Study
Christian Political Commitment
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! As an amateur historian, any holiday centered around history is one of my favorites. So, in true American fashion, we are talking about the division we see in America today. I know we have friends listening from around the globe. Off the bat, you may not think this conversation is for you, but what we're talking about this week is looking for security in human institutions rather than God, leading to political idolatry. Josh is here to help us answer the question: Who Can Heal Our Partisan Divide?
We chatted for quite a bit, so this episode is a two-parter. This week, rather than rehashing which party is right, Josh and I break down the 4 (Wat 4? Yes 4!) political ideologies we see sweeping the globe today. Josh and I evaluate the core values of each party, ultimately finding Ecclesiastes to be true: God has indeed placed eternity in the hearts of man. Finally, we talk about his latest book, The Party Crasher: How Jesus Disrupts Politics as Usual and Redeems our Partisan Divide, an incredible book about political discipleship and how followers of Jesus can faithfully engage the political world around us.
Remember to download and share this episode with a friend! Your feedback is invaluable to us. If the conversations that we are having have been helpful to you, let us know by leaving a review. We would love to hear from you!
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Madi's Website
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Get Josh's Book, The Party Crasher: How Jesus Disrupts Politics as Usual and Redeems our Partisan Divide
Josh's Website
About Josh
Joshua Ryan Butler is a pastor and the author of The Party Crasher, Beautiful Union, The Skeletons in God’s Closet, and The Pursuing God. Josh loves shifting paradigms to help people who wrestle with challenging Christian faith topics by confronting popular caricatures and replacing them with the beauty and power of the real thing. He and his wife, Holly, and their three children live in Portland, Oregon. They enjoy spending time with friends over great meals and exploring the scenic beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
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Today is an exciting day over here at Unpolished Faith. Madi sits down to talk about her personal journey of working hard to reach goals, having paused dreams, and failing forward. Madi also discusses July updates for the podcast, who the guests are, and the conversations we're having!
To keep up with Madi as she navigates this season, be sure to follow her on Instagram.
SHOW LINKS
Unpolished Faith
Proverbs 6:6
Joshua Ryan Butler
Mary Demuth
Ryan Wekeman
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During today's conversation on Unpolished Faith, I am joined by my friend, Abi Yarnell. Abi is in the middle of her doctoral program, studying to be a Christian counselor. We are just two girls who want to help our friends who are struggling. Too often, shame is attached to mental health and getting help that is needed. You won't find any of that here today. We don't have every answer, but in the age of social media, post-pandemic, this conversation needs to be had.
Join us as we talk through both Madi and Abi's mental health journeys, how spiritual health affects mental health, the over-spiritualization and the under-spiritualization of mental health, and what the church's, and lay Christian's, response should be to the mental health crisis.
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Today, we are joined by Tim Barnett. You may recognize his hat and red pen from the mega-TikTok account Original Mr. B. Tim is an apologist for Stand to Reason, an organization that trains Christians to think more clearly about their faith and make an even-handed, incisive, yet gracious defense for classical Christianity. Mr. B (Tim) uses his wicked smarts to defend the Christian faith and bring others to the knowledge of Jesus Christ. He is here at Unpolished Faith to help us answer the question: how can Christians defend their faith in an increasingly hostile culture?
Madi and Tim discuss deconstruction, doubt, and returning to biblical faith, all to equip you with a tool kit to engage your culture with the truth of Jesus Christ.
SHOW LINKS
Connect with Madi
Connect with Tim
Follow Unpolished Faith on Instagram
Stand to Reason
Red Pen Logic
Tim's Book: The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond
Expand your tool-kit: Tactics, Greg Koukl
Timecodes:
What are Apologetics? And why do we need them?
(22:30) What is deconstruction?
(25:30) Is doubt a bad thing?
(27:00) Can we ask hard questions?
(29:30) Returning to a Biblical faith
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Today, we are joined by Ben Kirby, creator of the Instagram account @PreachersNSneakers and author of "PreachersNSneakers: Authenticity in an Age of For-Profit Faith and (Wannabe) Celebrities." Ben is helping us answer the question: should Pastors wear pricey clothes?
Although Ben's account highlights many celebrity pastors, this conversation reminds us that this question is truly a gut check for all who claim Jesus: Am I wearing what I am wearing for the approval of others? Am I only appealing to the lust of the eye and pride of life? Is what I am doing distracting from or diluting the message of the gospel?
Be encouraged, friends; this is not a “be poor for Jesus” discussion. Rather, this is a let’s “be more like Jesus” conversation!
Timecodes:
(7:00) What is Preachers N Sneakers, and how did it take off?
(9:59) The comments section of Preachers 'N' Sneakers
(10:20) What are we getting from wearing expensive clothing in the pulpit?
(11:15) Ben's dog also has an opinion about celebrity pastors and enters the chat...
(13:55) Should pastors ask for our money if they drive a Rolls Royce?
(16:20) At what point does the "celebritization" of the pastoral office become something we should be talking about?
(19:52) Are we causing our neighbor to sin by showing off our fancy clothes and apparel?
(21:50) What has capitalism done to the pulpit and the church?
(26:49) Have we idolized stuff, numbers, and access?
(33:17) Is the church hurt we've seen today because we've prioritized money, fame, and access?
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Ben signed books for us! YAY! Enter the giveaway, which ends June 15th, 2024. You could win a signed copy of PreachersNSneakers!
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Connect with Ben
Ben's Book: "PreachersNSneakers: Authenticity in an Age of For-Profit Faith and (Wannabe) Celebrities."
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Hi friends! Welcome to the first episode with a guest in Season 2. Over the next few months, we will be answering uncomfortable questions that every Christian should be comfortable answering. We are answering one of the most Googled questions in the past ten years: "Do all good people go to Heaven?" My good friend and childhood Pastor, Kenny Chinn, and I have a conversation about the "otherness of God," salvation, and the criteria for entering heaven. Today you will be reminded that you too can enter the Holy of Holies because of Christ's sacrifice.
I am so grateful for how you have supported and shared the message of this podcast. My mission is to carve out a space that allows you to live free of perfectionism, legalism, and any other "ism." I am thrilled to be here and to share these conversations with you.
Thanks for listening and sharing these episodes with friends!
Also, looking for a fantastic worship song about the Holy of Holies? YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO THIS SONG!
k. Thanks bye- M
SHOW LINKS:
-Connect with Pastor Kenny Chinn
-Connect with Madi
-Understanding the Holiness of God: Leviticus (ESV)
-Understanding the Holiness of God: Deuteronomy (ESV)
-How Jesus Fulfilled the Law and Was the Perfect Sacrifice: John (ESV)
-How Jesus Changed Everything (ESV)
-The Bible Recap: Leviticus (ESV) (It's not every recap but a good place to start!)
-The Bible Recap: Deuteronomy (ESV) (Also a good place to start for Deuteronomy)
-Sin Is Serious Business
-The Sprinkling of the Blood - Charles Spurgeon Sermon
-5 Types of Offerings the Israelites Made
-Holier Than Thou: Jackie Hill Perry (Want to be more in love with God? Read this book)
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Am I the only one that feels like this year has gone by so fast? Can you believe we are almost in June? Can you believe we are already in Season 2! I am so excited to share all the good, fun, and real conversations we have coming soon.
This month on Unpolished Faith we will have Pastor Kenny Chinn, Ben Kirby, creator Preachers 'N' Sneakers, Tim Barnett of Red Pen Logic, and Abbi Yarnell on the show. All of these guests are wicked smart and fully committed to the call of Jesus on their life. We've linked the books, websites, and social media below so check it out!
We have so many good conversations to look forward to! I am so glad you are here. Remember to follow us on Instagram and share this show with a friend.
SHOW LINKS:
Pastor Kenny Chinn Northside Baptist Church
Meet Ben Kirby
Preachers 'N' Sneakers
Ben's Book: Preachers 'N' Sneakers
Meet Tim Barnett
Stand to Reason
Red Pen Logic
Tim's Book: The Deconstruction of Christianity
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This episode contains references to a suicide attempt.
Many Christians today express fear when it comes to sharing their testimony. I have felt the same way. What if they reject me? What if they don't like what I have to say? What if they have questions I can't answer? The what if game is strong from the enemy. This season, you have heard from many of my incredible friends as they shared their messy stories of great faith, and today, I am sharing my own messy story. I really wanted this episode to be practical, so rather than sharing my testimony alone, I am breaking my testimony down as an example of how you can share YOUR story. This episode will cover four steps from Acts 22 that Paul uses to share his testimony, the Romans Road, and even how God can turn an NCIS episode into a gospel conversation starter. Don't miss this final episode of Season 1!
My goal for you today is that you would feel empowered and unstoppable to step into gospel opportunities fearlessly, knowing that your Father in Heaven is proud that you share boldly!
I can’t thank you enough for all the amazing and kind words you have spoken over me this last season and for supporting the growth of this podcast through sharing, downloading, and review-ing. The next few months are exciting for me because of the conversations we are about to have, but for now, thank you for being here for the real stuff because, friends, that's the good stuff! Have a great week :)
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"Continue to ask the Lord and believe that you will be free. Because it is attainable for all of us as sons and daughters of the Most High God. Freedom is a part of our inheiratance."
This episode is Part 2 of the conversation with my childhood friend Jonathan Gonzalez. Growing up as an outsider to the "in-crowd," I would have told you that Jonathan had the perfect life. He was a basketball player. He hung out with all the cool kids at school. On the outside, Jonathan's life looked perfect, yet he was battling pornography addiction. Pornography is a super uncomfy and cringey topic for many Christians, but sin, regardless of what it is, is common to us as humans. This episode will help shed light on the often unseen battles many face behind closed doors.
We have centered this conversation on overcoming sin and fighting for God's promises, whatever that may look like for you. Whether you struggle with porn or not, I hope this final part of our conversation gives you a wealth of resources to fight sin in your own life and lay claim to the life Jesus died to give you. Jonathan's story serves as a reminder that no one is immune to the challenges of temptation, but through resilience, faith, and community support, redemption and healing are possible.
SHOW LINKS:
15 Mind-Blowing Statistics About Pornography and the Church
Christian Women and Pornography: What the Statistics Might Not Tell You
What You Should Know About Christian Women and Pornography
MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Jonathan Gonzalez is a Team Lead for Yardi Systems. He has also served as a youth leader for the past three years at Dwell Church, where he equips the next generation with the Word of God. His passion and mission are to shepherd God's people into a place of deeper intimacy with Him. Connect with Jonathan here.
CONNECT WITH US:
@madifranquiz and @unpolishedfaith on Instagram
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Pornography. I tend to cringe when that word is said. This topic can be uncomfortable to talk about, but getting uncomfy can be good when we seek to bring light to a dark subject that affects us all in one way or another.
Pornography is often only discussed as an issue among men. While only 13% of self-identified Christian women say they never watch porn—87% of Christian women have watched porn, and 45% say that they struggle with a porn addiction. This addiction is infiltrating every ministry of our churches and even the pulpits. It is no longer a "just a dude" issue.
I'm sitting down with my childhood friend Jonathan Gonzalez in this week's episode to talk about overcoming strongholds of sin. Growing up as an outsider to the "in-crowd," I would have told you that Jonathan had the perfect life. He was a basketball player. He hung out with all the cool kids at school. On the outside, Jonathan's life looked perfect, yet he was battling pornography addiction. This episode will help shed light on the often unseen battles many face behind closed doors.
We are centering this conversation on overcoming sin and fighting for God's promises, whatever that may look like for you. Whether you struggle with porn or not, I hope the next two weeks give you a wealth of resources to fight sin in your own life and lay claim to the life Jesus died to give you. Jonathan's story serves as a reminder that no one is immune to the challenges of temptation, but through resilience, faith, and community support, redemption and healing are possible.
SHOW LINKS:
15 Mind-Blowing Statistics About Pornography and the Church
Christian Women and Pornography: What the Statistics Might Not Tell You
What You Should Know About Christian Women and Pornography
MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Jonathan Gonzalez is a Team Lead for Yardi Systems. He has also served as a youth leader for the past three years at Dwell Church, where he equips the next generation with the Word of God. His passion and mission are to shepherd God's people into a place of deeper intimacy with Him. Connect with Jonathan here.
CONNECT WITH US:
@madifranquiz and @unpolishedfaith on Instagram
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"What is an influencer?" "What is influence?" "Am I really an influencer?" These are questions that hit close to home, right? Here's the deal: whether you realize it or not, every interaction you have makes an impact. Yes, you are an influencer! Every encounter somehow shapes someone's thoughts, feelings, or actions. But here's the kicker: if you're a follower of Christ, you're not just any influencer but representing Him in every interaction. Today, we're diving into this truth with my friend Melvin Adams, who's using his passion for basketball to spread the gospel to those who need it most.
If you struggle with understanding your calling, purpose, or influence, we encourage you to lean in and allow God to speak into those areas of your life!
SHOW LINKS:
Connect with Madi Franquiz
Connect with Melvin Adams
Melvin Adams: Harlem Globetrotter & Motivational Speaker
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You are not alone. No matter what you might be feeling right now, God is right in the midst of your pain with you. I think it's really easy to look around at the chaos on the news and be grieved about the state our world is in. Although grief is often only addressed when related to death, the feeling of loss is much deeper and broader than this. It is not only appropriate to grieve when someone dies, but it is appropriate anytime anything of value is lost! I've experienced this in my own life, and I KNOW someone needs to hear this this week. Remember the words of the prophet Isaiah. "For the Lord comforts His people and will have compassion on His afflicted ones." (Isaiah 49:13b).
My long-time family friend, Shelly Genovese Calhoun, is on today's show. Her life changed forever on 9/11 when she lost her husband and the father of her daughter in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centers in 2001. Yet, through the grief and pain, God was gracious, so much so, that Shelly would say she has been twice blessed.
In our conversation, we discuss the complexities of grief and emphasize the importance of community in the healing process. We're confident that you'll enjoy this episode, be equipped with the knowledge to help someone experiencing grief, and be encouraged to lean into the community in times of tragedy.
Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Shelly Genovese Calhoun is an author, speaker, wife, and mother. A former fashion model, she represented East Texas in the Miss Texas USA pageant. She worked for Anne Klein, Neiman Marcus, JCPenney, Panhandle Slim, Dillards, and many other notable companies during her modeling career. She resides in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with her husband, Heath, and their two children. Daughter Jacqueline is a senior at Texas A&M University, and son Cash is a freshman in high school.
SHOW LINKS
Connect with Madi
Shelly's Website
Twice Blessed
SHOW NOTES
At around 45:15, sexual abuse recovery is briefly mentioned in the context of community share groups. Listener discretion is advised.
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Today's episode is a continuation of our conversation last week. Lauren closes out her story with a demonstration of the Lord's faithfulness, even through the worst of times. Resources and links to several organizations that help sexual abuse survivors have been provided in the description, along with the sexual abuse hotline, and the link to Watermark's Courageous Hope class.
Lauren and I extend a heartfelt invitation for you to find solace, insights, and encouragement in this discussion. For those who haven't experienced sexual abuse, we urge you to equip yourselves to stand as advocates for the voiceless. And for those who have yet to share their story, we understand the immense courage it takes to embark on a journey of healing and restoration. We firmly believe that through Christ Jesus, reclaiming your identity and discovering hope amidst the pain is possible. Sometimes, it takes seeing someone else stand up to do the same. So, we'll go first.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Lauren was born in a small town in Vermont. There, she developed her love for hiking, swimming, biking, skiing, and all the outdoorsy things. She got married in September of 2023 to Jake, who she fondly calls "the greatest man alive." They live together in Dallas, Texas. Lauren is currently in the residency program at Watermark Community Church, where she is being trained and equipped to care for survivors of sexual abuse.
SHOW LINKS
Sexual Abuse Recovery; Regeneration Teaching from John Elmore
Courageous Hope
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
What is Grooming?
National Sexual Abuse Hotline- 1-800-656-4673
CONNECT WITH US
Follow Lauren on Instagram
Follow Madi on Instagram
Follow Unpolished Faith on Instagram
Email: [email protected]
Remember, you are loved.
** Please note that this episode contains discussions of sexual abuse and childhood sexual abuse, as well as brief explicit language that may be offensive to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
- Visa fler
