Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan Youssef
Tough Questions. Powerful Stories. Real Faith. Join Dr. Jonathan Youssef and your favorite pastors, authors, theologians and Christian influencers every Tuesday for conversations about Christ and culture.
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What if the biggest obstacle to raising grateful kids… is our own entitlement? In this episode, Jonathan sits down with author and Mercy House Global founder Kristen Welch, whose journey from “comfortable Christian mom” to global nonprofit leader started with a single, terrifying yes and a life-altering moment in the l
The Nicene Creed: How An Ancient Statement Still Shapes the Christian Faith: feat. Jonathan Youssef | Episode 305
In a world where spiritual claims come from every direction—podcasts, platforms, pulpits, and social feeds—it’s becoming harder to discern what’s truly biblical. Many ideas sound close to Christianity yet miss the mark in ways that quietly reshape what we believe about Jesus. If you’ve ever heard something that didn’t
Embracing Gratitude & Contentment in a Discontent World: feat. Jonathan Youssef | Episode 304
We live in a world that tells us happiness is always just one more step away—one more raise, one more purchase, one more answered prayer. Yet even when we finally get what we thought we wanted, peace still feels out of reach. In this powerful reflection, Jonathan Youssef invites you to pause and consider a radically di
Raising Gospel-Centered Kids in a Pressure-Filled World: feat. Cameron Cole | Episode 303
What happens when faith becomes about performance rather than grace? In this heartfelt and eye-opening conversation, Jonathan Youssef sits down with Cameron Cole, President of Rooted Ministry and author of Heavenward: How Eternity Can Change Your Life on Earth, to talk about breaking the cycle of performance-based Chri
From Feminism to Faith: Understanding the Gender Identity Crisis: feat. Dr. Katie McCoy | Episode 302
In a culture where identity has become fluid, how can Christians respond with Biblical Truth with both conviction and compassion? In this episode of Candid Conversations, Jonathan Youssef sits down with Dr. Katie McCoy, author of To Be a Woman: The Confusion Over Female Identity and How Christians Can Respond. Together
Spiritual Resilience: Leading Faithful Lives in a Changing World: feat. Michael Keller | Episode 301
What happens when faith collides with a world changing faster than ever? In this episode, Michael Keller and Jonathan Youssef wrestle honestly with AI, digital isolation, and the fractured search for meaning, offering real hope and practical wisdom for anyone longing for true connection and honest community with grace