Is white supremacy at work in our churches? Unfortunately, YES. When we are ready to face this hard truth, then what? Today I’m chatting with Daniel Hill and how to fight the racial systems that divide us by better understanding the lies we face. Daniel shares his own path of racial awakening and how that changed his life and ministry. We break down a few of the lies we face and how to bridge the divide. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Why do all the Black kids sit together in the Cafeteria? by Dr. Beverly Tatum whiteliesbook.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

We love to put Jeremiah 29:11 on our coffee mugs and wall prints — but what does it REALLY mean? How can we truly trust that God is in control of our lives? Does he really have our best in mind? In this great conversation with Megan Marshaman we dive in deep to what is means to trust God. If God gives us a hope and a future, what does that look like? LINKS FROM THE SHOW Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Haley Barton Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

Prayer can be tough for many of us. It can be challenging to talk to someone we can't touch or see. If you feel this struggle, this episode is for you! I'm chatting with Chrystal Hurst about creating a great prayer life and what it looks like to pray without ceasing. You will walk away from this conversation encouraged and ready to have a deeper relationship with God!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

Today we are wrapping up the series “what are the secrets of a secure woman?” as I chat with Rachel Kang about her experience in finding security in our identity. Rachel has an incredible story of family, heritage and finding herself through Christ at the center of it all. Let's be secure women!  LINKS FROM THE SHOW Aliens in the Promised Land Playing in the Dark Toni Morrison  Toni Morrison - The Pieces I Am (PBS) (Apple TV)  Full Show Notes Here! Follow me on the socials: Instagram  |  Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

This week we are in part 2 of the series “What are the secrets of a secure woman?” and I’m chatting with Nicki Wilson about being secure in our bodies. Nicki gives some great encouragement and advice in loving yourself and your body no matter where you are. Come hear all of her secrets to being secure! LINKS FROM THE SHOW Intuitive Eating Full Show Notes Here!  Follow me on the socials: Instagram  |  Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

We all want to be secure as women, but is there a secret sauce to what security looks like? In part one of a three part series, I’m chatting with Alli Worthington about what it looks like to be a secure woman throughout the seasons we find ourselves in. Alli gives great encouragement to what it looks like to stand strong through adversity, and find our security as a woman where God calls us. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Alli & Jo Morning Show  Standing Strong by Alli Worthington Callings by William Placer Atomic Habits by James Clear Defuntland --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

I have a really fun episode for you today as I welcome back Elizabeth for a great chat about resources. In this episode of “What did I miss?” (Thanks Thomas Jefferson), Elizabeth and I discuss what to read and watch that have impacted us over the past few months (and some fun things too). If you are looking for some resources to help reframe your thinking, this is the perfect episode for you!  LINKS:  Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria White Fragility Long Way Home Everything’s Trash But It’s Okay The Residence Native Born a Crime The Myth of the American Dream Such a Fun Age Rhythms of Renewal Blackfish Athlete A Unorthodox Stateless A 3 Minute Hug The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez Filthy Rich Down to Earth Get the full show notes! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

We find ourselves in a time of great strife and division in our country. In the wake of the pandemic and a political season, people are at odds more than ever. Can we as citizens of the United States actually believe that we are equal? What does that even look like? John Kingston and I talk about this important question of “Can American really be united?”. LINKS FROM THE SHOW American Awakening Better Together Concert --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

Immigration. Such a hard topic in our culture today, but a much needed conversation. Maybe you are unsure of what to believe and struggling to understand the narrative behind immigration. Today's episode is a great conversation with Sarah Jackson, author of "The House the Love Built" and Executive Director of Casa de Paz. Because, immigrants...we get the job done.  LINKS FROM THE SHOW A 3 Minute Hug  Casa de Paz Locked in a Box Brene Brown interview with Ibram X. Kendi How to be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message

We all know what it’s like to wait, and it’s not always an easy spot to be in. Whether we are waiting for a pandemic to end, waiting on an answer from God, waiting for a job — we all know what it’s like to wait. Today I’m chatting with Jessica Hottle about how to wait well. When we find ourselves in seasons of getting a “no” or simply waiting, how can we do it with grace and patience? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theaskingpod/message