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What can happen when we discover the power of the pause and make room to hear from God? This week on the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy chats with author Sally Jo Pitts about how God used her years as an educator, guidance counselor, and licensed private investigator to prepare her for a completely different calling as a Christian romantic suspense author. In this episode, Missy and Sally Jo discuss: How Sally Jo's background in education, counseling, and private investigation shaped her writing Why Christian fiction can offer readers truth, grace, hope, and a picture of faith lived out in difficult circumstances The inspiration behind her latest novel, Sweet Dare, including foster child Zeke and the unforgettable Jellybean The power of the pause and how prayer, stillness, and listening can help us take the next faithful step Sally Jo also shares what writing has taught her about trusting God when the path isn't clear. Her encouragement is simple: sometimes, we don't need to push harder. We need to pause, pray, listen, and trust God to show us what comes next. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Sally Jo Pitts: Website: Sally Jo Pitts Book: Sweet Dare, Book 3 of the Sweet County Secrets series Connect with Missy:  Download the November Scripture Journaling prompts (Gratitude) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

How can keeping your eyes on the light of Jesus help when life feels dark or uncertain? In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy chats with author and editor Sue Fairchild about God's faithfulness through an incredibly difficult year, including Sue's journey through breast cancer and her husband's unexpected health crisis. Sue also shares about her Advent devotional, More Than a Manger, and why digging deeper into Scripture can help us move beyond the familiar Christmas story and see Jesus more clearly. In this episode, Missy and Sue discuss: How God met Sue throughout her breast cancer journey Why she chose to quiet outside voices so she could hear from God What Scripture really tells us about the Christmas story How remembering God's faithfulness helps us keep our eyes on the light of Jesus Through it all, Sue reminds us that Jesus understands our pain, God is faithful in every season, and sometimes bold faith looks like slowing down, listening closely, and trusting Him with what comes next. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Sue: Website: Sue Fairchild • Instagram Book: More Than a Manager Episode 32 of the Bold Faith Now Podcast with Sue Connect with Missy:  Download the November Scripture Journaling prompts (Gratitude) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

What does it look like to live a faith that stands firm when culture changes, truth is challenged, and obedience costs something? In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy chats with author and historian Rebecca Price Janney about her Heirs of Freedom series and how historical fiction can remind us that while the culture around us may change, God's truth never does. Rebecca shares how her love of history shapes her writing, why accuracy matters when bringing the past to life, and how the spiritual struggles Christians faced more than a century ago aren't all that different from what believers face today. In this episode, Missy and Rebecca discuss: Why the challenges to biblical truth in the early 1900s feel surprisingly familiar today How Rebecca's own seminary experiences helped shape Jacob's struggle with faith in In the Land of the Morning Calm What Shelby and Parker teach us about following God when obedience means leaving comfort behind How one faithful life can influence generations and why God can use ordinary people to make an extraordinary difference Rebecca also shares the heart behind the Heirs of Freedom series, the importance of passing faith and freedom from one generation to the next, and why she is hopeful about what God is doing among young adults today. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Rebecca: Website: Rebecca Price Janney Book: Heirs of Freedom Series Connect with Missy:  Download the October Scripture Journaling prompts (Strength) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

Have you ever wanted to study the Bible for yourself but felt intimidated, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin? In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy chats with Bible teacher, author, and podcaster Angie Baughman about why studying Scripture for yourself matters and how every woman can begin, no matter how much or how little she already knows. Angie shares her simple Step-by-Step Method for digging deeper into Scripture and reminds us that Bible study doesn't have to be complicated. It begins with opening God's Word, starting where you are, and trusting the Holy Spirit to guide you. Missy and Angie also talk about Angie's Bible study, Cast Your Cares: Recognizing and Speaking to Anxiety, and what 1 Peter 5 teaches us about anxiety, surrender, and recognizing the enemy's lies. In this episode, Missy and Angie discuss: Why learning to study the Bible for yourself helps you recognize God's voice, promises, and character How to move past the intimidation of feeling like you don't know enough to study Scripture Angie's simple Step-by-Step Method for digging deeper into one word and one verse at a time Why casting our cares on God helps us surrender what we were never meant to carry alone You don't have to be a theologian or have all the answers. Start where you are, open God's Word, and take the next step. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Angie: Website: Live Steady On Book: Cast Your Cares: Recognizing and Speaking to Anxiety Connect with Missy:  Download the October Scripture Journaling prompts (Strength) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

What does it look like to find joy in suffering when God doesn't change your circumstances? In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy chats with Lara Silverman, author of Singing Through the Fire, host of the Singing Through Fire podcast, and a former federal prosecutor whose life changed dramatically when a rare neurological illness left her bedridden. Lara shares how God has sustained her through the loss of her health, her dream career, and her husband, Matt, and how He has taught her that His grace is truly sufficient. Her story reminds us that joy doesn't mean ignoring grief or pretending suffering doesn't hurt. It means learning to trust that God is still present, still working, and still worthy of our praise in the middle of it. In this episode, Missy and Lara discuss: Why Christians need a biblical understanding of suffering before difficult seasons come How God can use suffering to bring Him glory and advance the Gospel The danger of believing that unanswered healing means someone does not have enough faith How Lara learned to experience real joy while grieving tremendous loss Why God's grace is sufficient, even when circumstances do not change Lara also shares how God redeemed skills from the legal career she lost and is now using them through writing, podcasting, interviewing others, and sharing the Gospel from her own home. Her encouragement for anyone walking through a difficult season is simple but powerful: do not overwhelm yourself by looking too far ahead. Trust God for the grace you need today and cling to His strength moment by moment. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Lara: Website: Lara Silverman Book: Singing Through the Fire Podcast: Singing Through Fire Podcast Connect with Missy:  Download the October Scripture Journaling prompts (Strength) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

What if the everyday work you do inside your home is actually kingdom work? In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy chats with Gina Romero, author of Welcome Home: A Guide to Homemaking from the Heart and founder of Welcome Home by Gina. Gina shares how God unexpectedly called her from corporate America into a ministry centered on biblical homemaking, and why she believes our homes can be one of the most important places to live out our faith. In this episode, Missy and Gina discuss: Why homemaking is about much more than keeping a clean or beautiful house How wives and mothers can view their homes and families as kingdom work Why family meals and intentional time together can create opportunities for discipleship How Sabbath rest helps us surrender our schedules and responsibilities to God Gina also talks about moving beyond Pinterest-perfect expectations and finding purpose in the ordinary work of caring for our homes and families. She reminds us that even when our work feels unnoticed or unfinished, God sees it all. Whether you are raising young children, working outside the home, juggling responsibilities, or walking through a different season entirely, the work God has placed before you matters. Sometimes bold faith looks like faithfully doing the ordinary things right in front of us and trusting God to use them for His kingdom. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Gina: Website: Welcome Home by Gina Book: Welcome Home: A Guide to Homemaking from the Heart  You can also watch Gina on the Goodview Television Network and The Welcome Home Kitchen on Jesus Said TV. Connect with Missy:  Download the October Scripture Journaling prompts (Strength) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

What happens when fear blurs the truth of God's Word? In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy chats with award-winning Christian fiction author Jaime Jo Wright about writing fiction novels that aren't afraid to explore darkness, fear, and uncertainty while still pointing readers toward the hope and truth found in Jesus. In this episode, Missy and Jaime discuss: Why Gothic storytelling draws Jaime and how she uses it to guide readers toward the light of Christ How The Bookshop of 99 Doors explores fear, uncertainty, and what happens when we lose sight of unchanging truth What bold faith looks like for a Christian novelist writing about topics that may stretch readers outside their comfort zones Why Christians need to stay grounded in Scripture as they engage with books, entertainment, culture, and conflicting ideas about truth This conversation reminds us that while stories may lead us through dark and uncertain places, God's truth remains steady. As Christ-followers, we don't have to fear hard questions when we know where to turn for answers. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Jaime Jo: Website: Jaime Jo Wright Book: The Bookshop of 99 Doors Facebook Group: Avid Readers of Christian Fiction   Connect with Missy:  Download the September Scripture Journaling prompts (Growth) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

What if the battle for peace, joy, and contentment begins with what we allow to shape our minds? In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy chats with author and podcaster Kelsey Gjesdal about her new 60-day study, Mindset: Learning to Live with the Mind of Christ. Through the book of Philippians, Kelsey encourages readers to exchange anxiety, overthinking, and perfectionism for the truth and peace found in Christ. In this episode, Missy and Kelsey discuss Why renewing our minds with God's Word is a process, not a quick fix How knowing God's character helps us trust Him when our emotions tell us otherwise What Philippians teaches us about joy, peace, contentment, and anxiety Kelsey's heart for using fiction, nonfiction, and podcasting to point Gen Z toward Jesus Our circumstances can change quickly, but Jesus never does. Kelsey reminds us that the peace, joy, and contentment we seek are found when we fix our eyes on Christ and ground our thoughts in the truth of God's Word. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Kelsey: Website: Kelsey Gjesdal Book: Mindset: Learning to Live with the Mind of Christ. Connect with Missy:  Download the September Scripture Journaling prompts (Growth) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

Do you ever struggle to believe what God says about who you are? In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy chats with author and Christian life coach Anne Wooten about her book, The Red Letter Code: A 31-Day Journey Unlocking the Blueprint to Your Identity in Christ, and how the words of Jesus can help us replace the lies we believe with God's truth. Anne shares her journey of leaving a 50-year career in accounting when God called her into something new, even though she didn't know what would come next. Together, Missy and Anne talk about people-pleasing, the inner critic, renewing our minds with Scripture, and what it looks like to give God our "messy yes" before we have all the answers. In this episode, Missy and Anne discuss: Why knowing our identity in Christ and believing it can be two different things How God's Word helps us replace lies with truth What it means to give God our "messy yes" before we have clarity Why one small step of obedience can help us move forward in faith Fear, people-pleasing, and the inner critic can keep us stuck in lies about who we are. Anne reminds us that when we renew our minds with God's Word and remember our identity in Christ, we can move forward with greater trust, surrender, and bold faith. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Anne Wooten: Website: Anne Wooten Book: The Red Letter Code: A 31-Day Journey Unlocking the Blueprint to Your Identity in Christ Connect with Missy:  Download the September Scripture Journaling prompts (Growth) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

What does it look like to care for vulnerable children when God has not called you to foster or adopt? In this episode of Bold Faith Now, Missy talks with author, editor, adoptive mom, and foster care advocate Katie Cruice Smith about the beautiful and sometimes difficult journey of adoption and foster care. Katie shares how God redirected her dream of motherhood after years of infertility and ultimately grew her family through the adoption of three biological siblings. She also challenges the church to look beyond labels and circumstances and see every child as someone created by God, loved by Him, and worthy of welcome and support. Katie also shares the incredible story behind her children's book, Why Did You Choose Me?, which began as an essay she wrote while applying for an adoption grant. In this episode, Missy and Katie discuss: How God used infertility and unexpected circumstances to lead Katie and her husband toward adoption and build their family in a way they never imagined. Why adopted and foster children should never be defined by their past, diagnoses, circumstances, or labels. Practical ways Christians and churches can support foster and adoptive families, even when they are not called to foster or adopt. How an adoption grant essay eventually became Katie's children's book "Why Did You Choose Me?" Katie reminds us that while not every Christian is called to foster or adopt, Scripture does call us to care for vulnerable children. Sometimes that looks like opening your home. Other times it looks like bringing a meal, offering respite care, helping with homework, sending an encouraging text, praying faithfully, or simply making sure a family knows they are not walking alone. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Katie Cruice Smith: Website: Katie Cruice Smith • LinkedIn Book: Why Did You Choose Me? Connect with Missy: Download the September Scripture Journaling prompts (Growth) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

What does bold faith look like in your life right now? We often picture bold faith as something big, public, or extraordinary. But Scripture shows us that bold faith can look like courage, prayer, hospitality, wisdom, obedience, or simply taking the next faithful step God puts in front of us. In this Season 4 kickoff of Bold Faith Now, Missy looks back at thirteen bold women of the Bible whose faith took very different forms and shares what their stories can teach us about following God faithfully in our ordinary lives. You'll also hear what's ahead for Season 4, including more conversations with Christian nonfiction and fiction authors about faith, culture, calling, storytelling, biblical truth, and the stories behind the stories. In this episode, Missy discusses: Why bold faith doesn't always look loud, dramatic, or fearless What thirteen women of the Bible teach us about courage, obedience, prayer, wisdom, and faithfulness Why Christian fiction and nonfiction can both communicate powerful truths How to recognize and take the next faithful step God has placed in front of you Bold faith isn't necessarily knowing where the whole story is going. Sometimes it's simply trusting God enough to say yes in the chapter you're living right now. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Missy: Download the August Scripture Journaling prompts (Wisdom) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

What are you rooted in when life gets hard, culture gets confusing, or following Jesus costs you something? Bold faith doesn't begin with being outspoken, having the perfect response, or standing on a stage. It begins beneath the surface, with roots that are growing deep in Christ. In this solo episode of Bold Faith Now, Missy explores the connection between being rooted in Jesus and having the courage to live boldly for Him. Grounded in Colossians 2:6–7, Acts 4:13, and a memorable encounter with a Walmart cashier, she reminds us that biblical boldness often shows up in ordinary moments of obedience. In this episode, Missy discusses: Why bold faith begins with being deeply rooted in Christ How biblical boldness combines conviction, courage, grace, and compassion Why ordinary acts of obedience can become powerful opportunities to point others to Jesus How the unseen habits of Scripture, prayer, truth, and obedience prepare us to stand firm when the storms come Deep roots are formed before the storm. The quiet choices no one sees are often the very things God uses to prepare us for the moments when standing firm matters most. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Missy: Download the August Scripture Journaling prompts (Wisdom) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

Has someone asked you a tough question about Christianity, and you wished you had a clear, confident answer? In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy talks with trial lawyer and Christian apologist Daniel P. Buttafuoco about his book, Unapologetic: Clear Answers to Tough Bible Questions, A Trial Lawyer's Guide to Winning People, Not Just Arguments. Drawing from decades of courtroom experience, Daniel explains why the Christian faith is reasonable, historically grounded, and supported by evidence. He shares how eyewitness testimony strengthens the reliability of the New Testament and why differences within the Gospel accounts can actually support their credibility. In this episode, Missy and Daniel discuss: Why Christians need to understand the reasons behind their faith How eyewitness testimony supports the reliability of the New Testament Why young believers need apologetics before entering college How to answer tough questions without losing sight of the person asking them Christianity is not a blind faith. We have sound reasons for what we believe, and we do not need to fear hard questions. Our goal is not to win an argument. It is to point people toward the truth and hope of Jesus Christ with clarity, humility, and grace. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Daniel Buttafuoco: Website: Unapologetic • Quora Book: Unapologetic: Clear Answers to Tough Bible Questions, A Trial Lawyer's Guide to Winning People, Not Just Arguments.   Connect with Missy: Download the August Scripture Journaling prompts (Wisdom) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

Have you wondered how Christians can remain rooted in Christ and faithfully engage a culture filled with chaos, confusion, and compromise? In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy talks with pastor, author, and Portland Trail Blazers chaplain Mike Tatlock about his book, A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture. Mike explains why today's cultural climate feels like a storm and how believers can stand firm without retreating from the people and places God has called them to serve. He also shares how compromise begins when we agree with the wrong promises, how hidden altars can compete for our devotion, and the miraculous story of surviving a fall of nearly 600 feet while climbing Mount Hood. In this episode, Missy and Mike discuss: How believers can remain deeply rooted in Christ during cultural storms Why compromise begins when we agree with promises that contradict God's truth How success, comfort, money, and even our phones can become hidden altars Practical ways to engage others through prayer, relationships, thoughtful questions, and genuine follow-up This conversation is a powerful reminder that Christians should not run from the darkness. Christ in us is greater than the surrounding chaos, and God has placed each of us in a mission field where we live, work, and play. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Mike Tatlock: Website: Vertical Pursuit • Instagram Book: A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture Connect with Missy: Download the August Scripture Journaling prompts (Wisdom) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

Have you wondered how Christians can recognize woke ideology without losing sight of truth, compassion, and the gospel? In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy talks with author and apologist Dr. Neil Shenvi about the new book he co-authored with Dr. Patrick Sawyer, Post-Woke: Asserting a Biblical Vision of Race, Gender, and Sexuality. Neil explains the worldview behind contemporary critical theory, why its message is especially appealing to young people, and how parents can prepare their children to recognize ideas that conflict with Scripture. He also shares practical guidance for navigating smartphones and social media, and reaching people with both courage and compassion. In this episode, Missy and Neil discuss: The four central ideas behind contemporary critical theory Why woke ideology continues to influence young people How parents can protect and prepare their children in a technology-driven culture Why listening, asking good questions, and sharing the gospel are essential when discussing difficult cultural issues This conversation is a powerful reminder that rejecting nonbiblical ideas is not enough. Christians must offer a better vision, one grounded in the truth, goodness, and beauty of God's Word. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Dr. Neil Shenvi: Website: Neil Shenvi • X • Facebook Book: Post-Woke: Asserting a Biblical Vision of Race, Gender, and Sexuality Connect with Missy: Download the August Scripture Journaling prompts (Wisdom) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.