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Spirit Outspoken
Spirit Outspoken
63 episodes
4 days ago
Send us a text What if faith wasn’t about having all the answers, but about staying curious? In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we’re joined by Zach Helton for an honest, expansive conversation about spirituality, curiosity, and what it means to follow Jesus without fear of exploration. Together, we unpack the pressure many Christians feel to have certainty and why releasing the need to “know it all” can actually deepen, not diminish faith. Zach shares his personal experience studying Buddh...
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Send us a text What if faith wasn’t about having all the answers, but about staying curious? In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we’re joined by Zach Helton for an honest, expansive conversation about spirituality, curiosity, and what it means to follow Jesus without fear of exploration. Together, we unpack the pressure many Christians feel to have certainty and why releasing the need to “know it all” can actually deepen, not diminish faith. Zach shares his personal experience studying Buddh...
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Spirit Outspoken
Episode 63: How Studying Buddhism Can Deepen a Jesus-Centered Faith w/ Zach Helton
Send us a text What if faith wasn’t about having all the answers, but about staying curious? In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we’re joined by Zach Helton for an honest, expansive conversation about spirituality, curiosity, and what it means to follow Jesus without fear of exploration. Together, we unpack the pressure many Christians feel to have certainty and why releasing the need to “know it all” can actually deepen, not diminish faith. Zach shares his personal experience studying Buddh...
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4 days ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Spirit Outspoken
Episode 62: Using Astrology & Numerology to Reflect and Grow
Send us a text Whether or not you follow these systems, Chinese astrology and numerology can offer helpful insights and meaningful questions to guide your year. You don’t have to believe in these systems to benefit from them - they’re simply tools to encourage self-awareness, thoughtful reflection, and intentional living as we step into a new year. In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we explore the transition from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse. Chinese astrology helps us u...
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1 week ago
33 minutes

Spirit Outspoken
Episode 61: The Star of Bethlehem Through Astrology & Astronomy; A New Way of Seeing the Christmas Story
Send us a text What if the Christmas story is more than just a tale we’ve heard since childhood? In this episode, we journey into the night sky to explore the Star of Bethlehem through astrology and astronomy - uncovering the celestial secrets that guided the Magi and revealed a deeper, spiritual message spoken through the stars. Discover a new way of seeing the birth of Jesus, where ancient wisdom, cosmic patterns, and spiritual symbolism converge. Perfect for anyone curious abou...
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2 weeks ago
39 minutes

Spirit Outspoken
Episode 60: The Beautiful Lessons of Pain: Healing, Faith, and Awakening with Ruthie Lindsey
Send us a text What if the very experiences that break us could also set us free? In this powerful episode of Spirit Outspoken, transformational coach, speaker, and author Ruthie Lindsey shares her journey through trauma, addiction, chronic pain, and profound loss - and how those challenges became the gateway to her deepest healing and freedom. Ruthie opens up about walking through the most painful moments of life, discovering how suffering can coexist with liberation, and finding God as a lo...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 21 minutes

Spirit Outspoken
Episode 59 - What We Got Wrong About Homosexuality: Culture, Politics & The Church (Part 2)
Send us a text This week Rachael and Jaisa explore how the AIDS crisis, conservative politics, and American Christianity combined to make homosexuality the moral issue of an era. They examine how “traditional marriage” in the Bible included polygamy and other forms never condemned by Jesus, and how the oft-quoted verses about marriage were actually responses to questions about divorce, not universal rules. We also challenge the harmful “gay but celibate” expectation, showing how it robs LGBTQ...
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1 month ago
59 minutes

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Episode 58 - The 1946 Mistake that Changed Christianity: How "Homosexual" Entered the Bible
Send us a text Did the original Bible actually condemn homosexuality-or was that added later? In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we uncover the shocking history behind how the word “homosexual” entered the Bible for the very first time in 1946 through the Revised Standard Version and how scholars later admitted it was based on an outdated and inaccurate psychological definition tied to illegal sexual acts, not loving same-sex relationships. We break down the original biblical passage...
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1 month ago
50 minutes

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Episode 57 - Fearless Faith: Suffering, Perfect Love & Jesus’ Finished Work w/ Jonathan Henderson
Send us a text In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Pastor Jonathan Henderson of Grace Hill Church in Glendale, CA, we dive deeper into some of the biggest questions people of faith wrestle with: Why does God allow bad things to happen? Were we ever meant to fear God? And what does Scripture really say about Jesus’ finished work? Jonathan shares a freeing and deeply compassionate perspective rooted in Scripture-one that reveals a God who never intended us to be afraid of Him. We unpack...
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1 month ago
34 minutes

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Episode 56 - Reframing Hell & The Cross w/ Jonathan Henderson
Send us a text In this powerful episode of Spirit Outspoken, we sit down with Pastor Jonathan Henderson of Grace Hill Church in Glendale, CA and author of the transformative book Worth Every Drop: God’s Relentless Pursuit to Prove You Matter. In Part One of this two-part series, Jonathan opens up about his personal journey of doubt, faith, and discovery. Together, we explore his fresh and compassionate interpretations of the cross and as well as his concept of hell. If you’ve ever wrestled wi...
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1 month ago
42 minutes

Spirit Outspoken
Episode 55 - Decolonizing the Church: The Justice of Jesus w/ Joash Thomas
Send us a text In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Joash Thomas, author of The Justice of Jesus, to explore how colonization has distorted the heart of Christianity - and how reclaiming the original message of Jesus can bring healing, justice, and spiritual freedom. Joash shares how empire, power, and privilege have shaped the Church, what it means to decolonize our faith, and how followers of Jesus can return to His true teachings of love, equality, and care for humanity. We al...
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2 months ago
59 minutes

Spirit Outspoken
Episode 54 - Spiritual Bypassing: Avoiding Feelings in the Name of Faith
Send us a text In this episode, we unpack "spiritual bypassing", which occurs when we try to “just trust God,” “stay positive,” or “have more faith,” instead of honestly facing the emotions God is trying to meet us in. We talk about how Jesus Himself felt deeply - grief, anger, compassion, sorrow - and how He never rushed or minimized the emotional experience of being human. He wept. He prayed in agony. He felt disappointment and frustration. He didn’t bypass the hard. He surrendered inside o...
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2 months ago
44 minutes

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Episode 53 - Has the Bible Become Your Idol?
Send us a text In this episode, we dive into one of the most thought-provoking questions in modern faith. We explore how devotion to Scripture can sometimes replace a living relationship with the Divine, and how even something sacred can become an idol when it’s placed above love, intuition, and the teachings of Jesus. In this episode, we dive into: The surprising history of biblical inerrancy and how it became a modern doctrineSigns of idolatry - when faith becomes rigid, judgmental, or fear...
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2 months ago
35 minutes

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Episode 52 - Christian Mysticism: It's Not What You Think
Send us a text What if Christian mysticism isn’t about secret rituals or fringe beliefs, but about direct connection with God? In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we explore what Christian mysticism really means and how it’s been misunderstood for centuries. We explore how early Christian mystics sought union with God through love, contemplation, and experience, not dogma. Discover how mysticism bridges spirituality and faith, and visit our Resource Library to download a pdf of practices yo...
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2 months ago
47 minutes

Spirit Outspoken
Episode 51 - One Pastor's Bold Truth: A Fresh Look at Christianity's Misunderstood Teachings w/ Shawn Broadnax
Send us a text Ever wondered what Jesus really came here to teach? In this thought-provoking conversation, we sit down with Shawn Broadnax, a pastor offering a refreshingly honest look at Christianity’s most debated topics. Together, we explore what the Church may have misunderstood about Jesus’ message, and how returning to love, compassion, and truth can transform the way we live and worship today. We talk about: - How capitalism plays a role in today's modern church and how that im...
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2 months ago
52 minutes

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Episode 50 - Scientific Support for Jesus' Crucifixion & Resurrection
Send us a text In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we explore the scientific and historical evidence for the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Discover what astronomers, geologists, medical experts, and historians have uncovered about the events surrounding Jesus’ death and miraculous return. From astronomical data that aligns with the timeline of the crucifixion to geological findings and medical explanations that directly correlate with biblical accounts, we dive deep into the ...
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3 months ago
23 minutes

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Episode 49 - Is Forgiveness Selfish? The Many Ways this Practice Benefits You
Send us a text In this episode, we’re unpacking why forgiveness is actually one of the most selfish acts you can do. We don’t mean selfish in a bad way, we mean it’s life-giving for YOU. When we forgive, we release the weight of resentment, open ourselves to peace, and allow God to handle the justice part. We talk about: - What Scripture really says about forgiveness - Why forgiveness doesn’t always mean reconciliation, or dropping your boundaries - The physical, emotional, and spiritual ben...
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3 months ago
33 minutes

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Episode 48 - Banned From the Bible: The Hidden Gospel of Paul & Thecla w/ Meggan Watterson
Send us a text What if one of the earliest gospels, written around 70 AD, held a story of radical faith and feminine power the Church tried to bury? In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we sit down with Wall Street Journal bestselling author Meggan Watterson to explore her groundbreaking book The Girl Who Baptized Herself and the hidden Gospel of Paul and Thecla. Together, we uncover why this gospel was banned from the Bible, how Thecla’s story challenges patriarchal structures, and what it r...
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3 months ago
48 minutes

Spirit Outspoken
Episode 47 - Healing After National Tragedies: How to use Respect & Spirituality to Unite Both Sides
Send us a text In this heartfelt and honest conversation, we share how we’re processing the emotions and tension following the Annunciation School Shooting and Charlie Kirk’s murder. Together, we explore what it means to grieve, reflect, and begin the healing process in a nation that feels deeply divided. This episode offers perspective on how each of us can take small, personal steps to bridge divides, restore compassion, and unite a country torn apart by fear and ideology. If you’ve been w...
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3 months ago
37 minutes

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Episode 46 - Questioning God & Rebuilding Faith w/ Kristin Mockler-Young
Send us a text Have you ever wrestled with doubt, church hurt, or wondered if the Jesus you’ve been handed really lines up with the Jesus of love and justice? In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we sit down with Kristin Mockler-Young, teaching pastor, host of the Becoming Church podcast, and writer of Substack's Turning the Gem. She’s become a voice of hope for countless believers rethinking faith. Together, we dive into deconstructing and rebuilding faith, how spirituality shapes politics a...
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4 months ago
54 minutes

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Episode 45 - Rediscovering Nature's Wisdom w/ Malia Grace
Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Spirit Outspoken, we welcome author Malia Grace, creator of the children’s book, "Cody’s Whisper". The story follows Cody the coyote on a journey into nature, where he learns from the moon, trees, creek, fox, butterfly, deer, and owl. Each encounter reveals the beauty and unique gifts that every being brings to the world. Together, we explore how "Cody’s Whisper" offers more than a children’s tale, it’s a gentle reminder for parents, caregivers, an...
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4 months ago
38 minutes

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Episode 44 - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Healing w/ Bob Vetter
Send us a text In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we sit down with Bob Vetter - cultural anthropologist, healer, and spiritual mentor with over 25 years of experience. Bob has devoted his life to preserving indigenous wisdom, ceremony, and healing traditions while guiding modern practitioners to live fully in their purpose. We explore how ancient teachings and sacred rituals can be integrated into today’s world. Bob shares powerful insights from his journey, offering both spiritual inspirat...
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4 months ago
48 minutes

Spirit Outspoken
Send us a text What if faith wasn’t about having all the answers, but about staying curious? In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we’re joined by Zach Helton for an honest, expansive conversation about spirituality, curiosity, and what it means to follow Jesus without fear of exploration. Together, we unpack the pressure many Christians feel to have certainty and why releasing the need to “know it all” can actually deepen, not diminish faith. Zach shares his personal experience studying Buddh...