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Self Evident
by Jenna Smith
Dedicated to speaking truths that were once self evident, and doing so in love.
Episodes
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Important Updates from Self-Evident (SE #152)
This episode of Self-Evident contains some important updates from the team. A couple of beloved hosts have moved on and Self-Evident is working on seeing where God leads us in this next chapter. As we seek God’s best for this platform, we will be taking some time this semester as a hiatus to be...
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Ships in The Night: How To Bridge the Gender Gap (SE #151)
In this episode of Self Evident, Kenna Rose & Jenna are joined by David Robison & Nathan Bilkis of Social Lights, an organization of Christian fellowship in the Chicagoland area – to learn more, go to sociallights.blog. The group sets out to discuss why it is so difficult for men and women to be...
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Foundations of Truth: Resolution in Christ (SE #150)
As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the...
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He Who Is Faithful In Little… Talking Toxic Empathy With Friends (SE #149)
A few months ago, a lovely woman of God, Emily Cecile, picked up Allie Stuckey’s “Toxic Empathy” book & was so deeply impacted that Rebecca Leland (podcast guest host extroidinare) picked it up, & then she loved it so much that she called Jenna to talk about it in this book review episode of Self...
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Foundations of Truth: Redemption in Christ (SE #148)
As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the...
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When Does Empathy Become Toxic? (SE #147)
A few months ago, a lovely woman of God, Emily Cecile, picked up Allie Stuckey’s “Toxic Empathy” book & was so deeply impacted that Rebecca Leland (podcast guest host extroidinare) picked it up, & then she loved it so much that she called Jenna to talk about it in this book review episode of Self...
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Foundations of Truth: Man’s Rebellion (SE #146)
As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the...
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Thank You But No Thank You: How To Let A Man Down (SE #145)
How do you turn away a man who is very interested in you. . . and you are not interested in him? In this episode, Jenna & Rebecca Leland share what God has taught them through mentors and experiences. Resources Follow Rebecca on Instagram! Book: Single & Satisfied | Nancy Wilson… Continue Reading
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Foundations of Truth: Man’s Sinful State (SE #144)
As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the...
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On Being Bathed in The Word & if Roman Catholics Are Saved (SE #143)
Welcome to part two of our three part conversation about Christian church & the denominations within it. Our guest hosts are Rebecca Leland, a blessing & a beautiful follower of Christ – you can find her on Instagram at @Rebecca_Leland. And we have David Robison & Nathan Bilkis of Social Lights…
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Foundations of Truth: The Fall of Man (SE #142)
As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the...
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Offending Friends: Calling Out Sin in Love (SE #141)
Rebecca & Jenna talk about how to offend in love as Christians. Rebecca lists three steps before calling out a brother or sister who needs calling out: 1: be Bibled up. God will give you the words to say. 2: Pray for them 3: Be confidant in Christ… Continue Reading
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Foundations of Truth: God the Son (SE #140)
As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the...
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No Kings & The Theology of Protesting (SE #139)
Protesting is part of the First Amendment rights we have as Americans. They can be positive, such as the Boston Tea Party, the Civil Rights Movement or the March for Life. Or, they can be negative such as Pride parades and the BLM riots of 2020. How should Christians think through protests? Using...
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LA Riots: How Should Christians Respond? (SE #138)
In this episode of Self Evident, Jenna Smith and Anthony Leal discuss the ongoing protests in Los Angeles, exploring the complexities of the situation from a Christian perspective. They delve into the experiences of those on the ground, the impact of media narratives, and the importance of...
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Foundations of Truth: God the Son (SE #137)
As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the...
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How Can Christians Reach Leftist-Leaning Women? (SE #136)
In this episode, Alyssa & Jenna are joined again by Stephanie Stapert, a strong Christian who has seen many “genres” of women in her line of work with TPUSA. The conversation goes from how feminine clothing is a beautiful and glorious thing for Christian women, how we dress matters, and how to...
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Foundations of Truth: God the Father (SE #135)
As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the...
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Should I Be On a Dating App? (SE #134)
Since our culture is so online now, our public sphere is all online, well, [dating apps] is how you find someone nowadays, right? Right? Rebecca Leland is back on the podcast with Jenna, and the topic is dating apps–should Christians utilize this method of finding a significant other? Watch the...
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Sweden Bans OnlyFans. America Should Too. (SE #133)
Sweden has taken massive steps towards addressing the very real problem that pornography causes in society– sex trafficking, prostitution, and child sexual abuse. In addition to this, Senator Mike Lee from Utah has introduced a bill that would ban pornography due to an updating in the definition…
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Church Denominations are Sinful? (SE #132)
This episode is part of a series regarding interdenominational unity. David Robison and Nathan Bilkis of Social Lights join Rebecca Leland & Jenna Smith for this discussion. Resources Mentioned Lecture Series: Unity of the Church | Canon Press Book: Mere Christianity | C.S. Lewis … Continue Reading
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Should Women be Pursuing Careers? (SE #131)
We sell our souls to [careers] a little bit: ‘I’m gonna sacrifice my sleep, my nutrition, my romantic relationships, my family relationships, my friend relationships–on the altar of work,’ and it is really sad to see. New guest host alert! Stephanie Stapert is a Christian woman who works at…
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Get Out of Your Head & Go Find Community: The Benefits of Being in Person Pt. II (SE #130)
Listen to part one of this conversation here! Featuring Jenna, David Robison of Social Lights and Rebecca Leland, this edition of Self Evident concludes our conversation regarding the science and studies of community benefits. This segment goes into Robert Putnam’s research on social capital and...
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How to Actually Fix the Birth Rate (SE #129)
Is there a way to actually fix the birth rate? This episode of Self Evident dives into this very topic with three policy proposals that would address the root cause of the decrease in birth rates. Resources Article: 3 Ways to Increase the Birth Rate While Respecting Human Dignity | Washington…
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In Each Other’s Company: The Benefits of Being In Person (SE #128)
This episode is part one of a two part series! Featuring Jenna, David Robison of Social Lights and Rebecca Leland, the two coolest Christian community builders in the Chicagoland area, the conversation ranges from the science of body language to health benefits of in person community to…
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Can Trump Fix the Birthrate? (SE #127)
Can Trump Fix the Birthrate? The Trump Administration is currently brainstorming three policy ideas regarding the declining birthrate that America is facing. In this episode, we go through each policy, evaluate them from a biblical perspective, and decide whether or not they will be able to fix...
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Why Being a “Trad Wife” Doesn’t Make You a Biblical Wife (SE #126)
In this episode, Alyssa discusses the popular “trad wife” trend that is popular among Christian social media influencers. While being a “trad wife” is an understandable break away from the feminist movement, is this movement biblical?… Continue Reading
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Assisted Suicide is Not Death With Dignity (SE #125)
In March of 2023, Eliana, Kenna Rose, Alyssa and Jenna investigated the topic of legalizing euthanasia, why it was morally and ethically wrong, etc. The reason we are reposting it in 2025 is because Illinois is on the cusp of making assisted suicide legal. Senate Bill 9 can be called for a vote…
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Gen Z is Shifting the Tide of Culture: A Worldview Presentation (SE #124)
Self Evident’s own Kenna Rose presents an encouraging report on Generation Z at the Illinois Family Institute worldview conference, which was held at Belmont Bible Church in Downers Grove.… Continue Reading
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Having ‘Two Moms’ is Damaging to Children (SE #123)
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders just signed HB1669 (Keep Kids First Act) into law. In this episode, Alyssa dives into why the passage of this law is a win not just for Christians, but for society. Resources The Washington Stand: Arkansas to Allow Christian Adoption & Foster Care Groups…
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The Department of Education is Dismantled, But What Does That Mean? (SE #122)
In this episode, Alyssa, Jenna & Kenna Rose dismantle education subjects that have been in the mainstream news recently. The discussion goes around why it is a constant battle of who owns the child, why our federal government has been storing files in a literal mine, and education: with the...
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Should Kids Take Risks? (SE #121)
Should children be allowed to take reasonable risks? Like going into a grocery store by themselves or attending a sleepover? In this episode, Alyssa gives her “new mom” take on this hot topic in the conservative mom circle.… Continue Reading
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Everylife, Encouragement, & Evaluating Your Life | Guest: Sarah Gabel Seifert (SE #120)
Self Evident is thrilled to publish our conversation with Sarah Gabel Seifert, Founder and President of Everylife Company–the only pro-life diaper company to exist. This conversation navigates how Sarah saw a need and filled it, honoring the little lives who wear diapers by providing toxin free...
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Abortion is Never ‘Safe’ (SE #119)
A botched abortion, committed by Illinois abortionist, Dr. Keith Reisinger-Kindle, once again highlights the inhumane practice of abortion. Alyssa dives into the circumstances surrounding this botched abortion and gives a response to the idea that abortions should be “safe.” Resources: Rep. Brad...
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MAHA, Mommas, & Christian Gratitude for Food (SE #118)
Self Evident is talking seed oils, coffee consumption & the Spiritual power of food & a nap. Our newest guest host, the elegant Elizabeth Fiedler, talks about how the MAHA movement is focusing on determining the root causes of autism and childhood diseases through nutrition, and how as…
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This School District Went Too Far (SE #117)
Today, we are covering the Deerfield School District Scandal. Shepard Middle School, located in Illinois School District 109 in Deerfield, is under heavy fire for forcing middle school girls to undress in front of a biological male. Today’s episode will cover the details of what happened in the...
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When You’re Single & Don’t Wanna Be (SE #116)
In this edition of Self Evident, Rebecca, Alyssa & Jenna are bringing up the topic that’s as hard to avoid as many people cannot shake the status of: singleness. It’s a subject every human on God’s green earth has struggled with (well, exceptions apply *cough*Paul*cough*) and is hard to accept as…
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Parents, Honor, & Resentment (SE #115)
This episode is the first one featuring our new guest host, Rebecca Leland! To get to know her a little more, listen to our first conversation with her by clicking here. Honoring your parents is something that does NOT come easily to humans, and as adults, it’s easy to become embittered against...
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Homeschoolers Are Happier? (SE #114)
Synopsis: Are Homeschoolers Happier? Alyssa dives into a recent study from Cardus which found that homeschoolers are not only better educated, but they are also more likely to be happier, optimistic, grateful, and successful. Sources and References: Overview of U.S. Department of Education |...
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Should Christians Watch “The Bachelor”? (SE #113)
Should Christians watch ‘The Bachelor’? This episode dives into this very topic and discusses whether or not shows like ‘The Bachelor’ promote healthy ideas of relationships. References Article | Kaitlyn Schiess doesn’t Hold Back on Her Take on the Bachelor Nation Last chance to sign up for the...
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Illinois Might Not Require Marriage Officiants?! (SE #112)
In 2026, you might not need a marriage officiant to be legally married in the state of Illinois. In this episode, Alyssa breaks down HB 3049 and all that it entails for Christians and the institute of marriage. To reference HB 3049, click here. To attend the Worldview Conference on the High…
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A Three Stranded Cord: Community & Christ | A Social Lights Conversation (SE #111)
There is no Christian community outside of Christ. The closer you are to Christ, the closer you will draw the ones who you need to be near to. ~Pastor Toby Sumpter In this episode, Jenna & Kenna discuss the root problem of generation Z’s loneliness with the founders of Social Lights, David…
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The New Mainstream Media (SE #110)
Kenna and Jenna converse over how the way generation z take in news, and how the mainstream new sources have shifted dramatically in the past 4 years.… Continue Reading
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Hospital Admits “Gender-Affirming” Care Was Never Medically Necessary? (SE #109)
Chicago Children’s Hospital inadvertently admits that “gender-affirming” procedures were never backed by science and were never medically necessary. Christians are still mad about USAID funding being paused for re-evaluation. All of this on today’s episode of Self Evident! Article: Is the…
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The Toxic Empathy Surrounding Illegal Immgrants (SE #108)
Over Christmas break, Alyssa was joined by Eliana to have a discussion about the toxic empathy surrounding the problem of illegal immigration and how we as Christians can seek the welfare of our country that protect and love our neighbors. Read the Got Questions article referenced: What Does the...
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Abortion Aids Abusers (SE #107)
Alyssa dives into the dark truth of the abortion industry. Abortion profits off of abuse. Article: Abortion Aids Abusers Video of Undercover Live Action Reporter Defund Planned Parenthood … Continue Reading
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Did The Target Boycott Work? (SE #106)
Did the Target boycott work? Target roles back their DEI policies and Trump bans transgenders from the military. All of this and more on today’s episode. Resources Referenced: Transgenderism Not Honorable, Truthful or Compatible With Military Service How Americans Pushed the Pioneer of Woke…
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Underrated Highlights from President Trump’s First Week (SE #105)
Kenna and Jenna attempt to wrangle all of the events, actions and orders President Trump accomplished during the first week of his administration. There. Is. So. Much. Together they dissect Melania’s statements through her style, the new government appoinments of Homeland Security and DOD,...
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Day One Was a WIN (SE #104)
Alyssa dives into Inauguration– commenting on the iconic fashion looks of both Melania and Usha, and also discussing the major executive orders signed by President Trump on day one. See below for all the articles referenced and resources given: BBC News | Melania’s Hat Washington Stand |…
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Marriage & Children Are a Hope to be Cherished | Guest: Scott Phelps (SE #103)
In this episode, Jenna and Alyssa conclude their conversation with Scott Phelps, Founder and Director of the National Marriage Campaign (you can listen to part one right here). They discuss the top policies President Trump needs to enforce in order to protect the hope and joy of a future for Gen…
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