The Conversation

Welcome back to the podcast. On today’s episode, I give a brief sort of spiel on some final thoughts that I have of Christians responding to the incidents and the happenings from Minnesota. Take a listen.

A lot has been going on this past week. And this is my response.

In a marathon episode, it’s a hot take on the most viral story happening right now in the Internet space and what that means for us as believers. Come along for a quick hot take as I present to you why it’s essential for you as a Christian to pay attention to these stories.

Welcome back to the podcast. On this episode, it’s a quick response to the headline that happened this week, as it relates to a University of Oklahoma student who is a Christian and got a zero on their essay. Let’s talk about it in terms of how context changes everything. If you did not read the totality of the essay, you might go off the news clips and claim that there is religious discrimination. But is it? In this episode, I challenge you to consider the context and everything about this story. Maybe you need to rethink your opinion…

When news breaks, the world reacts. But followers of Jesus are called to discern. In this episode, we talk about why discernment matters more than ever—especially when stories reach us stripped of context. Using recent headlines from both corporate and church culture, we unpack how to slow down, withhold quick conclusions, and seek the deeper truth beneath what we see. This conversation lays the groundwork for practicing wisdom in a reaction-driven age.

Part 1: Why Context MattersIn this opening conversation, we explore why context shapes so much more than the words we choose. A simple moment in a meeting—someone saying “figure it out”—sparked a deeper realization: the same phrase can mean leadership to one person and pressure or past trauma to another. This episode invites you into a gentle, thoughtful look at how our stories shape our interpretation, and why believers who want to lead with wisdom, empathy, and spiritual discernment must learn to pay attention to the unseen layers beneath everyday interactions.This is the foundation for a three-part series on understanding context as a pathway to healthier relationships, stronger teams, and a more compassionate Christian life.

Hello. I’m back again after a long hiatus.On today’s episode I picked up the phone and decided to record some thoughts as they were occurring to me on things that I am seeing in social media space as it relates to Christians and how we consume the content. Take a listen if you’d like. As always leave a comment let me know what you think.

Welcome to the conversation podcast. I am your host, Crystal.

Let’s talk about it. Does the American church have experience with covering 9:20

On this episode, I talk about a couple of things that we don’t talk about as it relates to Church her stories. There’s always more but these are just a couple of things to get the discussion started.What are some things you think that we don’t talk about as it relates to Church hurt?

Come join a brief conversation about the weeks top stories in the Christian space.

On this episode of season, two mega medium, micro, macro and many churches, I explore the ideas and thoughts I had on how we got here to where The church in America is in the state that it’s in. This is a super simple podcast episode. I hope you enjoy.Stay tuned for a special episode coming up after this as always Comment and if you haven’t subscribe.

We are back! Season Two of the Conversation Podcast is here. In this episode, I am giving a sneak peek into the topics happenon the podcast as well as a mini back story into why I chose this topic.

Oh, this episode of the podcast we talk about the alphabet wars. This is concerning all the news related to ice, DOGE, USA ID, and more. What is our role as a believer in these moments come take a listen on a brief conversation.MUSICIntro - “Jazzaddicts” by Cosimo Fogg - https://youtu.be/e_ItIBfaqXA?si=9qLL9UpVknBQQKIiOutro - “Gotta Go” by Tokyo Music Walker - https://youtu.be/CX-hVk6C5wM?si=TZ0lGdjjVUho0PR6

Thank you for listening to the podcast The Conversation.On today’s episode, we talk about the Christian response to the halftime performance and actually what it means to be salt and light in the Earth.

Well, after an unplanned hiatus, we are back with the conversation podcast on today’s episode. I discuss what happened at the end of the fast and reiterate what this podcast is about, so come take a listen and be a part of the ongoing conversation.

welcome to the conversation podcast. On today’s episode we’re continuing the conversation for a little bit about messy humanity. And some lessons that we can learn that lead us to have a different response when it comes to restoring people back to the faith.#21DaysOfPrayerAndFasting

hello! Welcome to day 16. Yep, we’re gonna catch ahead and be normal. On today’s episode, we talk about church messiness of people and how we can become more like Christ even in the midst of these situations.If you haven’t already take a listen, and I hope you will find some nugget of truth to take with you today.#21DaysOfPrayerAndFasting

Part two of the conversation about days nine through 14 and what happened. If you miss the first episode, make sure you go back and listen to it before listening to this one.#21DaysOfPrayerFey.

Welcome back to day 15 of the 21 days of prayer fasting marathon episode recording. In today’s episode, I discuss what happened on days nine through 14. Part one is partially cut off at the end because Apple Intelligence… Ha ha.Take a listen as I give some insight into how my fast has been going, what’s happened over the last few days, and how we’re moving forward from here.#21DaysOfPrayerAndFasting

welcome back to the conversation podcast. It is day number eight. And on this episode, we take a moment to dive for a little bit of study to learn to make time in our 21 Days of prayer and fasting. to hear what God is saying. Take a listen.May you be encouraged with this conversation.#21DaysOfPrayerAndFasting.

Welcome back to another episode of The Conversation podcast. In this episode, we’ll briefly encourage resting.I hope that you may be engaged in rest during the 21 days of prayer and fasting season. Take time to rest and allow your body to fully engage in just resting and resetting. just a brief conversation as wetalk today. It #21DaysOfPrayerAndFasting.

On today’s episode, I am having an honest moment with you. I pray that this podcast encourages you to be honest and open before God during your prayer and fasting time.#21DaysOfPrayerAndFasting

It’s day five of the twenty-odd days of recording an episode. Hello, and welcome back to today’s podcast episode, where I challenge us to consider what it means to know God's truth and counsel. As we dive in to draw closer to the Lord in these 21 days of prayer and fasting, one of those things that we should be doing is reading God‘s word and letting it consume us.Consider the profound truth that is proclaimed. I pray you find this helpful.#21DaysOfPrayerAndFasting.

It’s day four! In today’s episode, we are discussing some tools that I use that you could use to study God‘s work. It’s a fun day! We are going to be talking about things that I used to study. In the show notes below, I have linked all the products that I use and have received lately. God‘s word and why it’s important to study God‘s word. A brief discussion, listen, and enjoy. I have linked all the products I have received lately in the show notes below.​AmazonIndex cards3 x5 Index cardsBible PensTabs ​Mr Pen. Bible highlighters​Index Card Holder​​Daiso Japan​Notebook holder​DISCLAIMER: I couldn’t find links for everything that I talked about, but if you go to YouTube and look up Bible study supplies, you will see many videos that will give you some guidance

It’s day three! On today’s episode, you need to fight for it! We’re still holding steady with the thought of making room and holding space for God to speak during these 21 days of prayer and fasting and, quite honestly, for all time throughout the days of the year, making room and holding space for a Holy Spirit to speak, it’s a fight take a listen and be encouraged.# 21DaysOfPrayerAndFasting

Welcome back to day two of the conversation podcast. On today’s episode it’s a brief conversation, continuing the thought of holding space and making room for God to speak to you. If you are participating in a 21 days of prayer and fasting, I encourage you to hold space for God beyond these 21 days.I hope you find this episode encouraging. #21DaysOfPrayerAndFasting.

Welcome back to The conversation podcast!In today’s episode, I discuss the idea of holding space for people. I also give a little bit of backstory about why I have been missing, so take a listen and join the conversation.Over the next 27 days, I will be dropping an episode every day as part of my recording of what God is saying during these 21 days of prayer and fasting that I am participating in with my church community. I encourage you to make room and hold space for God to speak over these next 21 days. However, that looks good for you.If you’re new here or you’re not a believer, this conversation is always for you. I hold space for you. Everyone is welcome to participate.

In this episode I share a deeper dive into how I learned about spiritual abuse and how it affected my own life. I challenge you all who may have gone through manipulative and controlling situations to take a listen there is purpose beyond the pain. there is healing on the other side of what you have gone through.I pray that this podcast will leave you encouraged or hopeful that things will get better. You will find healing.Things Mentioned In the PodcastThe Basement with Tim Ross​The Gift of Rejection​Breaking Intimidation

Welcome back to part two of the conversation, spiritual abuse, Church heart, and the sharing of my story. And part two. We die a little deeper into Church space and what I learned in the crazy amount of things that I dealt with that cost great pain in my life and what I did to move on.Enjoy.

Welcome back to another episode of the conversation podcast a few days ago. I felt the Lord prompt me to take some time to share the story of my journey of healing from spiritual abuse, and Church hurt over the course of the last few years. This is not been an easy journey, but it has been well worth it. Because the prize has been to have a deeper relationship with Jesus, and to still have a complete love for the Church, the bride of Christ.Get out your tissues, get out your notebooks and dive deep with me into beginning to evaluate your own story if you’ve been hurt or suffered through spiritual abuse. My heart ‘s desire is that you would know that the love of the Father has not ceased to exist for you. He loves you more today than ever before. Things mentioned in the podcast.Under Cover by John Bevere

Hello and welcome back to another episode! On this episode, I’m processing real time my feelings about the American church and our responses on who won or didn’t win the election .These are just my thoughts and my thoughts only

Welcome back to the conversation podcast. We have an out of order episode here out of order meaning I’m recording this and releasing this ahead of my other scheduled podcast episodes in light of what has happened in the State Of Arizona with proposition 139. Find out what I think is the biggest reason why this proposition passed and what we need to do moving forward here.A reminder, this is a conversation podcast. All are welcome to the table so that we can all learn from one another.

On this edition of off-line and I gave you my quick hot take on Christians and social media and how we responded and react over hot button issues in this election season. This is just a hot take. I encourage you as always to dive deeper and to learn to think critically and biblically on these issues. I invite you in to hear my two sense of thoughts and to reconsider your own.

Here is my quick five minute hot take on race Christianity and politics. Listen in and listen closely. I encourage you all to dive deeper into God‘s word on this issue and to dive deeper into your heart and let God search you and try you and as it says in the word, see if there be any wicked way within you. do not mess around with this spirit any longer.Stay tuned. There’s more hot takes to come as we approach the election.

welcome back to another deeper episode in this off-line series in this episode. I’m taking a deeper dive into the hot. Take moment where I ask us the question of where do we go from here join me as we consider some very real issues that happened to the American church in the midst of this election season and some of my thoughts that I unpacked from my hot take.I challenge you to really consider the question. Where do we go from here?

This episode I share some HOT thoughts about what I think went wrong about Christians and the election. Come join us as we have a slight conversation. Stay tuned for more episodes over the next few days as we dive deeper into some of the hot topics and what we should respond and how we should be as Christians in this space.

Today, we’re talking about a viral video moment that happened with a pastor over giving to the poor. These are the kind of conversations that need to happen frequently OFFLINE. This series will be happening frequently because the Internet is crazy. So, join me today. Grab your coffee, tea, water and let’s talk about things out of the social media space. Pastor Keion Henderson - https://youtu.be/d3BmiO134bc?si=_F-ukznlPJMYjN1NThe Psychology of Money - https://a.co/d/aTMl9lX

I gave myself a gift this birthday. I wasn’t actually looking to give myself this but I am so grateful that I did. What do you need to do in your life to give yourself the gift of appreciating the pain of a season? YouTube Screensavers: https://youtu.be/8NNfHldzTQE?si=Lf70vA_JQkxH1UeZTim Ross - Episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/1v75wWzBLi5qX1mNuGEJRY?si=uhUw9lKhQ1uxYXRLan5IQg

Welcome to the first episode! On this episode, I’m sharing the why for this podcast beginning. It’s been a journey of getting here. And here we are. Enjoy.

Welcome to the Conversation. I’m your host Crystal. Join us for a unique podcast where I share some reflective thoughts, ideas, and more on what is happening in our world and how we respond to things critically and biblically.