S1:EP14 “Corporate Jesus”, Evan Jevnikar’s Testimony of Science, Shame, and the Savior Who Stayed

Episode Description: Welcome to Moms With A Call, a space for the spiritually curious and the courageously healing. In this deeply personal episode, McKenzie and Rebecca sit down with McKenzie’s husband, Evan Jevnikar (aka @dailydinoguy), for an unfiltered and hope-filled conversation about faith, addiction, identity, and confession. Evan shares his story, from growing up in Arizona and committing to Christianity at a young age, to struggling with pornography addiction, battling suicidal thoughts during COVID, and ultimately finding healing through community, accountability, and God’s relentless love. This isn’t a conversation about perfection. It’s a conversation about honesty. About letting go of the version of “corporate Jesus” we were taught and discovering a God who sees every part of us and stays. We talk about: - Early faith and hidden addictions - Shame, confession, and the power of accountability - The impact of porn addiction on identity and relationships - How paleontology and faith surprisingly align - God’s faithfulness in the darkest seasons If you’ve ever felt like your struggle disqualifies you from God’s love, this one’s for you. You are not too far gone. And you’re not alone. Episode Timeline: 00:34 – Special guest intro: Evan Jevnikar 01:44 – Evan's early life and spiritual upbringing 08:35 – High school challenges and broken friendships 16:20 – Searching for identity in college 28:50 – Confession, community, and accountability 44:28 – Judgment, grace, and human imperfection 45:34 – The complexity of pornography addiction 46:20 – Personal reflections on shame and struggle 48:58 – The ripple effects of addiction 51:49 – True faith and finding accountability 54:01 – How paleontology points back to God 01:06:03 – Depression and isolation during COVID 01:11:55 – Facing suicidal thoughts 01:12:24 – Finding hope, healing, and real love 01:19:17 – Final encouragement for those still wrestling Connect with Moms With A Call: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & YouTube → @momswithacall Show updates and more → www.momswithacall.com Leave a review and let us know how this episode moved you — your words mean more than you know. Have a story to share? Reach out to us at [email protected] Intro + Outro Music by Jason Bowles Branding + Design by www.dvoorheisdesigns.com