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Humble and Honest Podcast

Humble and Honest Podcast

By Stephen Francis

Welcome to the Humble and Honest podcast. A podcast filled with vulnerable conversations on life's biggest issues. Here you'll hear from Christian leaders from all over the world as they do their best to answer some of life's toughest questions.
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Toxic Leadership with Jeff and Terra Mattson

Humble and Honest PodcastMay 07, 2021

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Raised to stay and fighting to heal with Natalie Runion
Feb 13, 202446:42
Triumph after Tragedy with Davey Blackburn
Feb 06, 202450:20
Too Real with Chari Orozco

Too Real with Chari Orozco

Chari Orozco (pronounced Cha-dee) is an author of books, teacher of the Bible, and podcaster focused on all the feels. She is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus and using her gifts of speaking, writing, and design to impact the lives of those around her. When Chari is not writing or teaching she can be found traveling, designing and producing show’s like Women of the Bible, Outside the Walls, and Coffee with Andi.
In 2021 Chari stepped away from 20+ years of vocational ministry and stepped into a new season. She is currently serving as the Creative Director of The Smithee Group in New York City and writing her next book, Fruitful; Motherhood and Lack thereof.
May 27, 202248:21
Best Self with Chantelle Nelson
May 20, 202249:04
Don't Quit in the Dip with Shaun Nepstad
May 13, 202258:55
Surviving Church Abuse with Jenai Auman
May 06, 202201:00:19
Spiritual and the Religious with Mike Signorelli
Apr 29, 202255:23
Hurting but Healing with Trey Van Camp (Season Finale)

Hurting but Healing with Trey Van Camp (Season Finale)

Today's conversation for the season 3 finale of the humble and honest podcast is with Trey Van Camp is a 4th generation pastor. On January 10, 2016, he planted a church now known as Passion Creek Church in Queen Creek Arizona. Trey is happily married to his high school sweetheart, Jordan. They have 3 daughters: Faith Karis, Selah Ruth and Trinity Rose. He’s most famous for his popular YouTube channel that has three pillars of content. Ministry Vlogs - "DocumenTreys," Biblical Livestreams - "Q&Treys," and Tuesday Prayers - "Pray with Trey." Follow Trey Van Camp here Jason Mayfield episode here  Roy Dockery episode here  Trey Van Camp sermons here  Patreon here 
Jun 18, 202101:06:08
Sex and the Singleness Struggle with Kat Harris

Sex and the Singleness Struggle with Kat Harris

Kat Harris is the host of The Refined Collective Podcast, and Co-Founder of the online publication The Refined Woman. Her first book Sexless in the City will hit bookstores April 2021. She has also been a full-time photographer for the last decade with her work featured in: Vanity Fair, GQ, Forbes, People, Who What Wear, US Weekly, Glamour UK, and more.

She coaches and equips women all over the world in dating, relationships, singleness, sexuality, faith and how to build a renewed and healthy biblical sexual ethic rooted in freedom, truth and grace as opposed to the oh-so-common shame and fear narratives so many experienced growing up in evangelical culture.

Kat loves God, personal development, a good Beyoncé dance party, + is a Ranch dressing connoisseur. She believes in the power of story, that done is better than perfect, quality triumphs quantity, and that the journey truly is the destination. Ultimately, her vision is for women to know their beauty, identity, worth and value and to experience untapped freedom and joy in their lives regardless of their relationship status.


All things Kat Harris: https://therefinedwoman.com/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest

Jun 11, 202150:38
Pursuing Purpose with AJ Washington

Pursuing Purpose with AJ Washington

AJ Washington has been serving the community for quite some time. He found his passion early on through serving others and helping people identify the leader that is on the inside of them.

AJ primarily works with young adults. Whether in colleges or local churches, his goal is to establish a strong foundation in the next generation of leaders' ability to evolve no matter what life situation people are in.

The Ladder, an organization to help people live in each individual's purpose, has given AJ the ability to change the lives of people through the Word of God.

And with captivating quotes on his Social Media, AJ uses encouraging words to inspire people to continue moving forward.

Aj Washington: https://www.instagram.com/alfredjw_/

The Ladder: https://www.instagram.com/theLadderDallas/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest

May 28, 202143:40
Level up Your Life with Kelsey Chapman

Level up Your Life with Kelsey Chapman

Kelsey Chapman is the author of the book “What They Taught Me”, a podcaster and personal cheerleader to women building their dream life and business. Over the first few years of business, she leaned on the shoulders of incredible mentors who took her under their wing and taught her how to make the jump from dreamer to doer. Kelsey’s mentors helped shape her character so she could become the CEO and leader she is today. Now she is excited to pay it forward and be that cheerleader for you, too… because she believes YOU can turn your wildest dreams into REALITY.

Get Kelsey's book here. 

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Become a Patron here. 

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May 21, 202137:40
Being Humble and Honest with Andi Andrew
May 14, 202153:50
Toxic Leadership with Jeff and Terra Mattson

Toxic Leadership with Jeff and Terra Mattson

Jeff Mattson and Terra Mattson have each invested more than two decades in leadership coaching and trauma-informed therapy – and have helped national organizations and churches navigate difficult leadership crises. The Mattsons bring their unique experience and wisdom to their first book together: Shrinking the Integrity Gap: Between What Leaders Preach and Live. Jeff and Terra are the married co-founders of Living Wholehearted and the Courageous Girls movement. They coach leaders in a variety of settings, from corporate offices to leadership retreats and individual counseling. Their professional experience and research have formed their unique perspective on the relationship between leadership and integrity. Jeff, an executive leadership coach, and Terra, a licensed therapist and author of Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace, are raising two daughters in Oregon.

Jeff and Terra's podcast: https://terramattson.com/podcast

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest

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May 07, 202145:60
The Problem of Jesus with Mark Clark

The Problem of Jesus with Mark Clark

Mark Clark is the founding pastor of Village Church, a multi-site church with locations in multiple cities across Canada and online around the world, that seeks to reach skeptics and challenge Christians. He is the author of The Problem of Jesus (Zondervan, 2021) and The Problem of God (Zondervan, 2017) winner of the 2018 Word Award for Evangelism. Mark has been the subject of several articles in Christianity Today and Outreach Magazine voted him one of the Top 26 Leaders to Watch. He resides in Vancouver, Canada, with his wife, Erin, and their three daughters.

Get a copy of Mark's book today: https://www.amazon.com/Problem-Jesus-Answering-Skeptics-Challenges/dp/0310108306

Listen to his messages: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-9sI4AuzechZdVwPX5vM2w

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest

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Apr 30, 202101:05:59
Is the Bible True with Erin Moon

Is the Bible True with Erin Moon

Today's episode is with Erin Moon. Erin is the host of the Faith Adjacent podcast, as well as the resident Bible scholar on The Bible Binge podcast. She’s the author of Every Broken Thing, O Heavy Lightness, and Memento Mori, and she is also the Senior Creative at the Popcast Media Group. Erin cares deeply about chips and salsa, as well as creating and caring for communities of curious and kind people. She lives in Birmingham, Alabama with her husband and three kids, and she and the kids are collectively petitioning for a dog. For more from Erin check out...

The Bible Binge Podcast

Erin Moon's Website

Patreon Page

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Apr 23, 202147:45
Unapologetic with Jason Mayfield

Unapologetic with Jason Mayfield

Today’s conversation is with Jason Mayfield Jason Mayfield is a first-generation Christian with a genuine testimony of "difficulty to destiny." Passionate about revealing the truths of the gospel of grace, Jason teaches the scripture with accuracy while demonstrating the power of the Holy Spirit.

After a decade in pastoral ministry, Jason and his wife Ashleigh founded Grace For Life, Inc. (now Jason Mayfield Ministries, Inc.), designed to help people experience grace for life through Jesus Christ utilizing internet broadcasts, television, and social media. Since the organization's founding in 2014, Jason Mayfield Ministries, Inc. has reached over 1 million people.


Jason Mayfield content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m_yiNOt40c&ab_channel=JasonMayfield

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest

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Apr 16, 202145:57
Progressive Christianity with Brenda Davies

Progressive Christianity with Brenda Davies

Today’s conversation with Brenda Davies. She is the host of God is Grey, a YouTube channel with over 100,000 subscribers, and the author of the book On Her Knees: Memoir of a Prayerful Jezebel. We talk today about some of our similarities and also her thoughts regarding purity culture in the church. To all of my listeners who might have a traditional/conservative Christian viewpoint, I’m going to warn you now that this episode may be challenging, however, I believe conversations like this are needed more in our world. And who knows, perhaps you may learn something that gives you a better perspective of who God is and how he works in our lives. 

God is Grey: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Xf6ScN9riYhTOUsvhkhaw

Brenda's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Her-Knees-Memoir-Prayerful-Jezebel/dp/0802878539

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest

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Apr 09, 202142:09
Crappy Christians with Blake Guichet

Crappy Christians with Blake Guichet

Today’s episode is Blake Guichet. Blake is a podcaster, writer, & rebel who just wants to equip her listeners on how to use their gifts & remind them that they are free indeed. She is the host of the Crappy Christian Podcast, which started with less than 1,000 followers and no credentials but has now grown to a chart-topping podcast & resources for all women. Check out all the great things Blake is doing at https://crappychristianco.com/ Check out Patreon https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest Anchor.fm
Apr 02, 202145:54
Savage Truth with Roy Dockery

Savage Truth with Roy Dockery

Welcome to season 3 of the Humble and Honest Podcast! Today's conversation is with Roy Dockery. Pastor Roy Dockery is the Host of the Savage Truth Podcast, an activist, rapper, and international public speaker. Pastor Roy Dockery currently runs an international ministry, and a global healthcare technology organization with the support of his amazing family which includes his loving wife and three children. Using his voice as a force for change in the professional, public and faith-based communities Pastor Roy Dockery is no stranger to stages of many sizes.  Today Pastor Roy gives us his savage truth regarding issues regarding the equality act and often misquoted Scripture. This conversation is a hot one so be ready to be challenged now with my conversation with Roy Dockery.


Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humbleandhonest

Savage Truth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVyJfJX1Ut6JahCcngUlWaw

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Mar 30, 202147:18
Other Gods, Ghosts, and Strange Things in the Bible with Jeffrey Kranz

Other Gods, Ghosts, and Strange Things in the Bible with Jeffrey Kranz

Today’s episode is with Jeffrey Kranz. Jeffrey Kranz runs OverviewBible, a website and YouTube channel that helps people understand what the Bible is, what it's for, and what it's all about. In 2019, he self-published The Beginner's Guide to the Bible. He loves grey skies and black coffee—so it's a good thing he lives in Seattle. Today’s episode we discuss the other gods, demons, ghosts, and other strange things we can find in the Bible. With so many people interested in the supernatural during the halloween season, this is a conversation I’m sure will spark your interest. Check it out for yourself, my conversation with Jeffrey Kranz.

Mar 29, 202139:34
Best of Conversations pt 3 Black Voices

Best of Conversations pt 3 Black Voices

A compilation of conversation on controversial subjects covered at the last two seasons.
Mar 29, 202152:53
LGBTQ, PreachersNSneakers and all things Provocative with Jonathan Merritt

LGBTQ, PreachersNSneakers and all things Provocative with Jonathan Merritt

Jonathan Merritt is one of America’s most trusted and popular writers on religion, culture, and politics. He is an award-winning contributor for The Atlantic, a contributing editor for The Week, and is author of several critically-acclaimed books including Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words are Vanishing - and How We Can Revive Them.   Additionally, he trains hundreds of young writers through his Write Brilliant seminars and online course. He is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades including the Wilbur Award for excellence in journalism, the Religion News Association’s columnist of the year award, and the Englewood Review of Books “Book of the Year” award.

Mar 29, 202101:01:31
Gay Weddings, Weed, and God's mysterious ways with Justin Khoe.

Gay Weddings, Weed, and God's mysterious ways with Justin Khoe.

Justin Khoe (pronounced “ku”) is a professional Youtuber, podcaster and church consultant creating content for the spiritually curious. Justin has partnered with numerous organizations including Allmade, A Better World Canada, Faithlife, and hundreds of churches, colleges, and conferences around the world.   By bringing people from opposing ideologies, religions, and politics, Justin works towards a world where each person has a more established set of beliefs because they have been challenged and explored.   To see his latest upload, visit justinkhoe.com

Mar 29, 202101:14:16
Are you a Real Christian with Dan Koch

Are you a Real Christian with Dan Koch

I am joined with Dan Koch. Dan Koch hosts the You Have Permission Podcast and is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at Northwest University. Previously, he co-hosted the Depolarize! and Reconstruct podcasts and played guitar in Sherwood. He lives with his wife Jaffrey and son Soren in Seattle, WA. Dan Koch has very different theological and biblical beliefs than me, but is someone who I frequently learn from and hope you do too. Hear our conversation on this matter now. My conversation with Dan Koch.

Mar 29, 202143:16
Healthy for the Holidays with Eddie Williams (Holiday Bonus Episode)

Healthy for the Holidays with Eddie Williams (Holiday Bonus Episode)

Today's Conversation is with Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams is the lead pastor of Bay City Church in San Francisco and creator of Ex Nihilo Health. Eddie is a former NFL player. He is married to Sarah, and they have three children. Eddie is a Bay Area...
Dec 18, 202038:46
2020 with Tommy Niblack (Season Finale)

2020 with Tommy Niblack (Season Finale)

Today's episode is with Tommy Niblack. Tommy is born in Philly, but has lived in Jersey, Ga, LA, NY, but is currently living in the Seattle area with his wife and 3 kids.Tommy is a “PK,” he’s also a singer/songwriter/producer, who has worked with many...
Dec 17, 202043:40
Best of Part 2 Controversal Conversations

Best of Part 2 Controversal Conversations

Today's episode with Dan Koch, Jonathan Merritt, Justin Khoe, Jeffrey Kranz, John Mark Comer, Nick Stumbo, and Cait and Nicole Zick of the Moral Revolution. This is part two of the three-part "best of" series. All episodes available today!
Dec 10, 202055:10
Best of Conversations pt 1 Pastors

Best of Conversations pt 1 Pastors

Today's conversation is with Ashley Abercrombie, Nicole Smithee, John Mark Comer, Larry Mayberry, Dianna Nepstad, Adam Weber, Eddie Williams, and Hosanna Wong. This is part 1 of the best-of series. All conversations in this podcast are available today!
Dec 03, 202039:41
Not Token Black Guys with Lo Alaman

Not Token Black Guys with Lo Alaman

Today's episode is with Lo Alaman. Lo Alaman is a spoken word poet, writer, preacher, and all-around faithful man of God. Lo’s day job is as Director of Community Life at The Harvest Church in The Woodlands, Texas, but his passion and gift are bringing...
Nov 19, 202042:47
The Post Election and Cultural Moment with John Mark Comer

The Post Election and Cultural Moment with John Mark Comer

Today's episode is with John Mark Comer. John Mark Comer lives, works, and writes in the urban core of Portland, Oregon, with his wife and three children. He is the pastor for teaching and vision at Bridgetown Church. Prior to planting Bridgetown, John...
Nov 12, 202051:07
Healthy and Fit Christianity with Eddie Williams

Healthy and Fit Christianity with Eddie Williams

Today's Conversation is with Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams is the lead pastor of Bay City Church in San Francisco and creator of Ex Nihilo Health. Eddie is a former NFL player. He is married to Sarah, and they have three children. Eddie is a Bay Area...
Nov 05, 202034:30
Singleness, Dating and the Intimacy Fast with Ashley Key

Singleness, Dating and the Intimacy Fast with Ashley Key

Today's episode is with Ashley Key is a multimedia producer for CBN—The Christian Broadcasting Network—and co-host for 700 Club Interactive, a live, 30-minute showairing every week day at 10 a.m. ET on national cable channel Freeform. Sheis also...
Oct 22, 202042:57
Don't Give up on People with Adam Weber

Don't Give up on People with Adam Weber

Today's conversation is with Adam Weber. Adam is the founder and lead pastor of Embrace, a multi-site church based out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Author of Talking With God and Love Has A Name, he also hosts a podcast called The Conversation. Adam...
Oct 15, 202044:38
Gentrification and Justice with Chase Wiggins

Gentrification and Justice with Chase Wiggins

Today's episode is with Chase Wiggins. Chase Wiggins is a pastor at Family Community Church in San Jose. He specifically leads FCC Encounter the young professionals ministry for ages 18-37. He loves preaching, teaching, creating spoken words, planning...
Oct 01, 202041:03
Breonna Taylor with Brandon Watts

Breonna Taylor with Brandon Watts

Today’s conversation is with Brandon Watts. Brandon Watts is the pastor of the Epiphany Church Brooklyn in BedStuy which he started in 2016. With a missionary mindset, Brandon’s daily quest is to impact the local community through the love of Christ,...
Oct 01, 202048:43
Race, Parenting, and Hope in the Dip with Dianna Nepstad

Race, Parenting, and Hope in the Dip with Dianna Nepstad

Today's episode is with Dianna Nepstad. Dianna Nepstad pastors an incredibly diverse, multi-cultural church outside of San Francisco alongside her husband, Shaun Nepstad (who has a great new book out called “Don’t quit in the dip” and their four...
Sep 24, 202045:18
Free From Sexual Violence with Nikole Lim

Free From Sexual Violence with Nikole Lim

Today's episode is with Nikole Lim. Nikole Lim is a speaker, educator, and consultant on leveraging dignity through the restorative art of storytelling. She is the founder and international director of Freely In Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated...
Sep 17, 202042:14
The Jerry Falwell Scandal with Erick Hodge

The Jerry Falwell Scandal with Erick Hodge

Today’s episode is with my friend Erick Hodge. Erick Hodge a.k.a “Sir Hodge” is a Creative Director who tells stories through photography and film. As a market place missionary, his main focus is to build the Kingdom of God. Some clients include The...
Sep 10, 202048:43
Does the Church Have a Future with Brady Shearer

Does the Church Have a Future with Brady Shearer

Welcome back for season 2! I've returned with more humble and honest conversations with Christian leaders on cultural issues. Today’s guest is Brady Shearer. Brady is the Creator of Nucleus and Pro Church Tools. Helping churches navigate the biggest...
Sep 10, 202041:06
Season 2 Special Announcement!

Season 2 Special Announcement!

Season 2 is on the way! Be on the lookout for a September premiere date! I’m excited to be joining 30+ other men at the Together415 Men’s Conference (https://together415.mykajabi.com/a/31771/WSbVhyV9). Hear from 30 other pastors, communicators, leaders,...
Aug 07, 202002:42
Power of Words with Hosanna Wong

Power of Words with Hosanna Wong

Hosanna Wong is an Author, Bible-Teacher, and Spoken Word Artist, sharing captivating stories of a powerful God with churches, conferences, prisons, & other events around the country year-round. She is passionate about empowering this generation to...
Jun 04, 202001:06:18
Being Black and Kind with Ashlee Eiland

Being Black and Kind with Ashlee Eiland

Today's conversation is with Ashlee Eiland. Ashlee is a leader, pastor, writer and Bible teacher who exists to join God in His redemptive work here on Earth. Her work has one purpose: to help humanity build bridges back to the Truth of who God is and...
May 21, 202051:24
Fame and Influence with Kolby Koloff

Fame and Influence with Kolby Koloff

Today's conversation is with Kolby Koloff. Kolby Koloff is a preacher, singer, and social media influencer. She first became famous for being a start on the reality tv show “preachers daughters” and since has made waves in both Christian music and now...
May 14, 202059:32
Purpose Gang with Kyle Dendy

Purpose Gang with Kyle Dendy

Today’s episode is with Kyle Dendy. Kyle is a preacher, motivational speaker, author, entrepreneur, and spoken word artist. He is responsible for both “Speaker Secrets” a program made for anyone interested in getting speaking opportunities and “Book...
May 07, 202048:33
Stopping Sex Trafficking with Rachael Roland

Stopping Sex Trafficking with Rachael Roland

Today's episode is with Rachael Roland. Rachael is the sole founder of Beloved Beauty. She founded the organization in 2018 to help sex-trafficking survivors create more promising futures. Beloved Beauty is a charitable effort seeking to provide...
Apr 30, 202049:05
Sex, Relationships and Identity with Cait and Cole Zick

Sex, Relationships and Identity with Cait and Cole Zick

Caitlin and Cole Zick are passionate about seeing the church come together to be effective and thrive in every area of life. Caitlin and Cole became directors of the Moral Revolution in 2017 and openly share their marriage story and first years of sex...
Apr 23, 202055:52
Why Read the Bible with Zach Windahl

Why Read the Bible with Zach Windahl

Today’s episode is with Zach Windahl. Zach Windahl is an entrepreneur who loves helping others realize their identity and encouraging them to chase their dreams. He describes himself as a supernormal person that serves a supernatural God. He...
Apr 16, 202042:58
Black Christian with Faitth Brooks and Kathryn Freeman

Black Christian with Faitth Brooks and Kathryn Freeman

Today's conversation is with Faith Brooks and Kathryn Freeman, the host of the podcast Melanated Faith. Faitth is a social worker, works for Be the Bridge as the Director of Programs, and is passionate about anti-racism education. Faitth is also the...
Apr 09, 202001:24:30
Being a Woman in Ministry with Tanya Herald

Being a Woman in Ministry with Tanya Herald

Today I’m joined with Tanya Herald. Tanya is the co pastor of the Refuge Church in Windham Maine along with her husband Adam. I talk with Tanya about being a woman in ministry, leading with her husband, and also all she’s dealing with as a pastor in the...
Apr 02, 202043:21
Coronavirus vs the Church with Chris Misterek

Coronavirus vs the Church with Chris Misterek

Today's bonus episode is with Chris Misterek. Chris launched Self-made Web Designer knowing he could help people go from knowing nothing about development or design to having a thriving freelance side hustle or full-time career as developers. Why?...
Mar 27, 202047:01