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It’s so important to share the gospel with our kids, but how do we actually do that? Popular kids podcaster, Jessica White, tells us exactly what that can look like on this super practical episode of Unapologetic! Like Julia, Jessica also hosts a kids bible podcast—hers called Kids Bible Stories. Together, these two moms passionate about sharing Jesus with their kids talk about how to get our kids to church, why being intentional in our parenting and teaching is so important, and how to make church fun for kids, and not a chore. Their conversation also digs into—and disproves—the false belief that kids can’t be “real” Christians. Both Julia and Jessica have witnessed to their kids and seen them come to accept Christ, so together they talk about why some people might believe that isn’t the case and how to talk to our kids about God in a way that’s appropriate for their ages and maturity levels. Jessica and Julia wrap up the episode by encouraging parents to start their kids’ faith journey by being intentional, making time with God a daily habit, and beginning small. If you’re a parent, or have special kids in your life, don’t miss this episode! Check out Jessica’s kids podcast—Kids Bible Stories—and learn more about her and the ministry at kbpodcast.com.

Today on the show, Julia welcomes a guest she’s been wanting to talk with since Unapologetic began: Cissie Graham Lynch! Cissie is the granddaughter of one of the most famous evangelists of all time: Billy Graham. But although Cissie comes from a ministry family (something she and Julia have in common), that doesn’t mean she hasn’t faced her own spiritual battles. Julia and Cissie talk about it all on today’s episode. During their candid conversation, Julia asks Cissie what it was like growing up in the Graham family—sharing how Billy Graham’s influence on her grandma led the Jeffress family to First Baptist Dallas and ultimately began the legacy of faith in her own family. The two also discuss Israel and why Christians should care about the current crisis happening there, dig into Cissie’s spiritual battles during pregnancy and why women shouldn't be ashamed to admit they’re struggling, and look at the current revival movement happening on today’s college campuses compared to what Billy Graham started. Cissie closes the episode by encouraging listeners with the simplicity of the gospel and how Jesus’s message is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Don’t miss this powerful episode! Hear more from Cissie on her podcast, Fearless, or follow her on Instagram!

Peter Mutabazi was only 10 years old when he ended up on the streets of Uganda without food or family. Fast forward to today, and Peter is living in the U.S. as an adoptive dad of three and foster dad to 50-plus kids. What made this incredible testimony possible? As Peter will tell you, the hand of God and one person believing Peter deserved a second chance. On this inspiring episode of Unapologetic, Julia sits down with the author and head of advocacy organization, Now I Am Known, to talk all about foster parenting, adoption, and how we’re all called to look for the lost and point them to their heavenly Father. During Julia’s time as a licensed therapist, she worked almost exclusively with adopted children and their parents. Given that background, Julia digs into Peter’s experience as a single adoptive and foster dad, and together the two talk about the best parts of parenting in this way, the most challenging aspects, and how to decide if adoption or fostering is right for you. Julia ends the episode by encouraging us all—no matter what our lives look like—to go out, look for the lost, and point them to Jesus. Don’t miss this truly incredible episode! Learn more about Peter and his mission at nowiamknown.com or connect with him on Instagram. Peter’s book—Now I Am Known—is available everywhere now!

There’s a big difference between simply talking about (and often criticizing!) ministry and actually doing ministry, a truth pastor Luke Lezon knows firsthand. In this week’s episode of Unapologetic, Julia and Luke aren’t afraid to go there: tackling the current culture of “failure porn,” why the church needs to pour into the generation of 18-29 year-olds, and how to encourage and equip girls who have been called into ministry. This is such a relevant conversation you’re not going to want to miss! Luke started out in young adult ministry, pivoting to leading a church as a young adult himself in the process. During their conversation, Julia asks Luke to share his inspiring testimony—an experience with a strange illness that allowed him to see that God doesn’t often work around our messes, but in them. Given Julia’s years of experience in ministry herself, specifically young adult ministry, the two spend a lot of time talking about how to best pour into this generation that is so vital to the future of the church, even encouraging listeners to start their own ministry for young adults if that’s something you’re feeling called to! Julia wraps up their conversation by asking Luke his best piece of marriage advice for the younger generation. No matter which generation you belong to, this episode has something for you! Follow Luke on Instagram and get his book—Your Mess Matters—wherever books are sold!

It can sometimes be hard to share the gospel with a culture that seems to speak a language different from the one we speak at church. But Jesus is calling us to do exactly that. As an evangelist and church planter, Shauna Pilgreen has firsthand experience translating Jesus to a culture desperate to hear his truth. On today’s episode of Unapologetic, Julianne sits down with Shauna to break it all down for us. Shauna and her husband lead Epic Church in San Francisco, one of the most secular and diverse cities in the country. Given that experience, Shauna knows exactly what it takes to translate the gospel in a way anyone can understand, whether that’s to your Uber driver, the barista at your favorite coffee shop, or—sometimes most challenging of all—your own family and friends. During this candid conversation, Julianne asks Shauna to share some of the ways Christians speak our own language (that we may not even be aware of), where we can start when it comes to translating Jesus to those around us, and practical tips for overcoming awkwardness or discomfort when it comes to talking about our faith. This whole episode is filled with incredible stories from Shauna of the ways she’s seen Jesus move in the lives of those you’d least expect. We’re all called to share the good news of Jesus with whoever we meet—this encouraging conversation will equip you with the tools needed to do exactly that! Shauna’s newest book—Translating Jesus—is available everywhere now! Connect with her on Instagram or learn more at shaunapilgreen.com.

International minister and bestselling author John Bevere wants you to live in fear of God. But a life lived in fear of God is probably a lot different than what you’d imagine. In his own life and ministry, John has seen that fear of God transform him personally, change his family, and allowed him to take the gospel to millions upon millions of people. On today’s episode of Unapologetic, John and Julianne unpack exactly what it looks like to live in fear—or as John calls it, in awe—of the Lord. During their inspiring conversation, John shares why this message is so close to his heart—outlining how understanding the difference between loving and fearing God truly motivates his ministry. Julianne then asks John to talk about what living in awe of God looks like practically in our everyday lives, how embracing that healthy fear of God can counterintuitively give us peace and encouragement, and why John thinks so many Christians today are missing this vital aspect of a relationship with God. Towards the end of the episode, John opens up about how he and his wife, Lisa, started Messenger International and why he’s so passionate about discipling the world. John is truly a hero of the faith, and you’re not going to want to miss this episode! John’s newest book—The Awe of God—is available everywhere now! Connect with him through his website and learn more about Messenger International at messengerinternational.org.

Happy 2024 and welcome to a whole new year of unapologetic conversations! We’re kicking off the year with some timeless encouragement from bestselling author, business owner, and mom of eight (yep, eight kids!) Julie Carr! Julie’s may not be a name you know, but through her writing and consulting businesses, she’s had a hand in crafting messages from many of your favorite speakers, including people like Lysa TerKeurst, Tim Tebow, and Sheila Walsh. During their conversation, Julie and Julianne talk about debunking the myth of finding true balance—instead focusing on the seasons of our lives and how we can accomplish what God has put in front of us in that specific season. Throughout the episode, Julianne asks Julie about her multifaceted career, being a mom while also following her dreams as a writer and businesswoman, and where to start if you want to write a book yourself someday. Towards the end of their conversation, Julie walks us through what it looks like to parent from the perspective of raising an original—sharing some of her best advice for raising kids that are all uniquely designed by God. Whether you’re a busy working mom, stay-at-home mom, or simply a person wanting to start off the new year on a positive and encouraging note, you’re not going to want to miss this episode of Unapologetic! Learn more about Julie and her work on her website, and stay connected with her on Instagram.

October 7th, 2023, was a day that changed the world forever. That was the day terrorist group Hamas attacked the nation of Israel, reigniting a conflict that has been simmering for decades. When Christians saw the headlines that day, many wondered, are we living in the end times prophesied in the book of Revelation? In his newest book, Are We Living in the End Times?, Dr. Robert Jeffress addresses that titular question, plus seven others about the future, using biblical truth to shed light on this often misunderstood time in world history. He walks us through it all on today’s special, year-end episode of Unapologetic. During their candid conversation, Julianne asks the questions we’re all wanting to know about this latest conflict in Israel, including what makes this time in Israel’s history different from other conflicts, why there has been so much recent hostility towards Israel and the Jewish people, and if these latest events did in fact set in motion a timeline prophesied in Scripture. Dr. Jeffress doesn’t shy away from answering each question with honesty and biblical knowledge, while also walking us through how Christians can spread the hope of the gospel in these times of uncertainty and confusion. As we head into a new year, it’s so important to be prepared and assured of the fact that Jesus is the only firm foundation we can stand on in a shifting world. Listen to this timely conversation everywhere now! Dr. Jeffress’s new book—Are We Living in the End Times?—is available everywhere now! Connect with him at ptv.org or by listening to the Pathway to Victory podcast.

It might seem hard to believe that a third-world country like Uganda has something vital to teach us about true contentment and joy, but that’s exactly what ministry leader Kelly Miller learned while working with students there. In fact, living and serving in Uganda changed this former software executive’s heart so much that he founded a ministry and wrote a book on his experience—all about how true joy is only found when we embrace a life of surrender to God’s plan. On this special episode of Unapologetic, Julianne sits down with Kelly as he shares his story—from working with high school students in America to answering God’s call to move with his wife to Uganda and starting their ministry, 314 Community. Kelly’s is an inspiring testimony, and through his ministry both in The States and in Uganda, he’s learned gospel truths we can all apply to our lives. Most Importantly he’s learned that joyful obedience to God’s teachings based on grace—not obligation—leads to true transformation. During their time together, Julianne and Kelly also discuss why the prosperity gospel is so detrimental in a country like Uganda, why Americans are unhappier than ever given our material wealth, and Kelly’s advice for pursuing your God-given purpose. At Christmastime especially, it’s so important to embrace the only source of true joy: Jesus. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! Kelly’s book, Unexpected Joy, is available everywhere now! Connect with him and learn more about his ministry at 314Community.org.

By now, we’ve probably all realized that America is in crisis. With drag queen story hours and college kids rallying to celebrate Hamas, it’s not hard to see that the Christian principles our country was founded on are not being practiced. As Christians, is there anything we can do to turn the tide and fight back against the path of destruction our country is going down? John Cooper thinks so. On this week’s episode of Unapologetic, Julia’s friend and colleague Julianne fills in to talk with John—frontman of the award-winning Christian rock band, Skillet—all about the fight for America’s soul. In his newest book, Wimpy, Weak, and Woke, John outlines why he believes our country is headed for utopian destruction and how exactly we got to this point. Together he and Julianne touch on how this cultural revolution has affected the church, why some leaders who call themselves Christians are actually encouraging these cultural lies, and what we, as Bible-believing Christians, can do to see God’s Kingdom come to Earth. If you’ve been following the news cycle lately or have ever been shocked and confused by the direction our country is headed, this conversation will leave you with answers and a clear call to action to reject the lies of the world in favor of God’s biblical truth. Don’t miss it! Get John’s new book—Wimpy, Weak, and Woke—everywhere now! For more of his content, tune in to his Cooper Stuff podcast or follow him on Instagram.

Having “the talk” with your kids is hard enough, but given the culture we’re living in today, parents are now being forced to have multiple difficult conversations around the topics of sexual identity, transgenderism, and how God created us with their kids. On this timely episode of Unapologetic, Julia’s friend and colleague, Julianne Thompson, steps into the host chair to chat with the director of the Sexual and Gender Identity Institute at Wheaton College, Dr. Mark Yarhouse, all about how to have these conversations with our kids. Dr. Yarhouse is an award-winning professor, psychologist, and researcher who outlines exactly how to approach topics of sexual identity with compassion, conviction, and civility in his new book, Talking to Kids about Gender Identity. Together he and Julianne discuss why it seems like issues of gender identity and transgenderism seem to be happening more today, why churches shouldn’t shy away from these topics, and how parents can avoid fear-based tactics and choose to approach these new challenges as cultural ambassadors—all the while maintaining the biblical truth of God’s created design. Whether you’re a parent navigating these waters or simply someone who has questions about how to approach the sexual identity issues you’re seeing in our culture today, this episode will leave you with fresh insights and encouragement from an expert in the field—don’t miss it! Learn more about Dr. Yarhouse and his work for the Institute of Sexual and Gender Identity on their website. Talking to Kids about Gender Identity—Dr. Yarhouse’s newest book—is available everywhere now! You can also connect with him on Twitter.

We’re sharing our third and final talk from Girls Night 2023 at First Baptist Dallas, this time featuring bestselling author and speaker, Madison Prewett Troutt! Madi has been on the podcast a few times now, but you’ve never heard her like this. During her time on stage Madi challenged each one of us to rise up and be the royals God is calling us to be. But how do we rise up? Especially in a world as turbulent as the one we’re living in right now? Drawing on the story of Esther, Madi highlights three practical ways we can all rise up for Jesus right where we’re at today: by relying on God’s strength and spirit, by surrounding ourselves with godly people, and by choosing to fight the true enemy, not each other. All throughout her time, Madi candidly shared stories from her own life where she was challenged to rise to the moment and choose to depend on God—from seasons of loneliness in college to staying true to her faith in front of millions on reality TV. Like Esther’s story, Madi’s hasn’t always been a smooth road, but she hopes what she’s been through can be an encouragement to all the women and girls (and really anyone!) who desires to stand firm for Jesus in an unstable world. Unsure how to rise up and claim your identity as a royal in God’s eyes? Madi’s message is exactly what you need to hear today! Connect with Madi through her Instagram, and stay up to date with all First Baptist Dallas events on their website. Julia’s new children’s book, You Can Pray Big Things, is out now! Order your copy here!