Jesus Over Everything

Summer Reset: REPLAY // Lee Strobel on the Question: "Is God Real?"

Is God real? According to Lee Strobel, that question is Googled more than 200 times per second, making it one of the most pressing questions of our time. In this Summer Reset episode of the Jesus Over Everything podcast, Lisa Whittle sits down with atheist-turned-teaching-pastor and New York Times bestselling author, Lee Strobel, for a conversation rooted in his book, Is God Real?  Strobel shares his own journey from unbelief to faith, tackles the question of suffering head-on, and addresses how to talk with children or teens who are walking away from faith. Intellectual honesty and genuine belief are not enemies, so if you’ve ever been asked the question, “Is God Real?” – by a teenager, a spouse, a friend, or your own heart – you’ll want this episode in your back pocket.   Listen in to learn more: Is God real? Why this question matters more now than ever Lee’s story: from atheism to faith through honest investigation How a simple prayer changed everything If God is real, why is there suffering? Is it okay (or even biblical) to question God? How to talk with a child or teenager who no longer believes What the evidence actually shows about the existence of God A word for the believer who quietly wrestles with doubt   Mentioned in the Episode: Book - Is God Real? by Lee Strobel: https://a.co/d/08flb4f5 Book - The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel: https://a.co/d/00Kp1JMq Invite Lisa to Speak: https://www.lisawhittle.com/speaking   Connect with Lee Strobel: Website: https://leestrobel.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lee_strobel/ X: https://x.com/leestrobel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeStrobel/ Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.lisawhittle.comSubstack: https://letsbeclear.substack.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial

Summer Reset: REPLAY // Cliques, Popularity, and Playing Church

What was the Acts 2 church meant to be? And how far have we drifted from it? Continuing the Summer Reset series on the Jesus Over Everything podcast, Lisa Whittle tackles a topic her own audience asked her to address: cliques, popularity dynamics, and comfortable social circles that quietly take root in the very place designed to be their opposite. Drawing on real messages from listeners, teachings from top theologians, and a challenge rooted in Matthew 28, Lisa makes the case that playing church – surrounding ourselves with people who look, act, and think just like us – is more than a social problem. It's a spiritual one. This is a conversation for anyone who's ever felt the gap between what the church is supposed to be and what it sometimes is, and wants to close it. Listen in to learn more: Why Lisa almost didn't make this episode and what changed her mind The listener's message about cliques in women's ministry that started it all What the Acts 2 church was actually designed to be (and what it was never meant to be) How our social patterns have replaced the mission of the church Why cliques have no place in a community called to unity The connection between comfortable Christianity and a lazy faith What is really at risk when we miss the person sitting alone A hard question: Are we living for Jesus or for popularity and comfort? Mentioned in the Episode: Book – Pagan Christianity by Frank Viola & George Barna: https://a.co/d/0gIvyAv9  Episode – Dr. George Barna on Championing the Next Generation: https://www.lisawhittle.com/joeshow/reset-2  Episode – Michael Miller on Getting Back to the Core of the Gospel: https://www.lisawhittle.com/joeshow/joe-s10e21  Invite Lisa to Speak: https://www.lisawhittle.com/speaking Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.lisawhittle.comSubstack: https://letsbeclear.substack.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial

Summer Reset: REPLAY // Dr. George Barna on Championing the Next Generation

Continuing our Summer Reset series on the Jesus Over Everything show, this conversation between Lisa Whittle and renowned researcher and author Dr. George Barna focuses on a foundational question: What does it mean to have a biblical worldview, and what’s at stake if we fail to pass one on to the next generation?   The data Dr. George Barna brings to this episode is the kind that should wake every believer up. A biblical worldview isn't formed by accident: it’s built in homes, modeled in churches, and lived out in the daily rhythms of faithful adults. The next generation is watching. The question is: what are they seeing?   Listen in to learn more: (00:24) Dr. Barna gets honest about nerves, aging, and why he still says yes to interviews (04:24) Why millions of Christ followers have walked away from Sunday mornings (08:04) How a 40-year researcher processes hope and despair in the data (13:54) Only 4% of American adults and just 1% of teens have a biblical worldview (14:36) Why a child’s worldview is substantially formed by age 13 (16:42) Barna’s simple definition of a biblical worldview (20:58) Is skipping church a sign of lost faith, or just doing faith differently? (31:22) Only 37% of pastors have a biblical worldview, and what that reveals about seminary (35:31) Barna’s unfiltered take on social media and discipleship (36:09) Introducing the “seven cornerstones of a biblical worldview”   Mentioned in the Episode: Book - Revolution by Dr. George Barna: https://a.co/d/0iHdx2rZ Book - Raising Spiritual Champions by Dr. George Barna: https://a.co/d/05O2sSOV Latest Reports - Cultural Research Center at ACU: https://azcu.edu/culturalresearchcenter/   Connect with Dr. George Barna: Website: https://georgebarna.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drgeorgebarna/ Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.lisawhittle.comSubstack: https://letsbeclear.substack.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial

Summer Reset: REPLAY // Comfortable Christianity is a Lie

Ever feel like your soul needs a vacation? You’re in the right place. The Jesus Over Everything Summer Reset is a collection of our favorite hot-topic discussions and unfiltered episodes with Lisa Whittle and friends. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be diving into what it looks like to truly reset your mind, your body, and your soul – all with Jesus at the center.  Kicking off the first four episodes on resetting your soul, this show starts with a hard and honest question: Is comfortable Christianity even real? Lisa Whittle doesn’t think so, and she’s not afraid to say it. Comfort is everywhere we look; in what we wear, who we spend time with, and increasingly, how we follow Jesus. But comfort and true discipleship are rarely the same thing, and the cost of confusing the two is higher than most of us realize. If you’ve been feeling a tug on your heart to go deeper in your relationship with God – this topic is for you. Listen in to learn more: Why “comfort” is the enemy you don’t see coming Comfortable Christianity defined: what it looks like in your everyday life The top 3 things comfort is costs you What does it actually require to have an “all-in life” for Jesus? Ready to let go of safe and predictable? A challenge for you. Mentioned in the Episode: Book – I Want God: https://www.lisawhittle.com/iwantgod Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.lisawhittle.comSubstack: https://letsbeclear.substack.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial

WOMEN: Saying the Quiet Thing Out Loud – The Ache We Don't Name in the Church

Join Lisa Whittle for an honest look at the quiet ache many women in the church experience—an ache that often goes unnamed and unspoken. Lisa shares her own experiences and those of countless women who have felt their gifts, confidence, and leadership misunderstood or suppressed. She addresses the damaging misconception that women’s competence is arrogance, and emphasizes how Scripture celebrates women who are decisive, courageous, and influential. Lisa encourages women to stand firm in their calling, to reject false guilt, and to trust in God's justice and timing. This episode calls the church to recognize and honor the full spectrum of women’s gifts, fostering a culture of respect, safety, and unity. If you’ve ever felt the quiet ache of being marginalized in the church, this episode offers the clarity and encouragement you’ve been longing for. Listen in to learn more: (0:42) The quiet ache: what it is and what is isn’t (3:38) Addressing bitterness, pride, arrogance or jealousy (4:53) Why women hesitate to speak out on this subject (9:17) The myth associated with women who are gifted (10:54) The importance of biblical discernment over assumptions or impressions (17:33) Biblical examples of courageous, influential women (Deborah & Priscilla) (19:38) How women learn unspoken rules to diminish their gifts or self-protect (21:35) The long-term impact on GenX, Millennial, GenZ, and GenAlpha (25:00) How the church can create an environment where women’s gifts flourish (26:20) Practical steps for women and leadership to foster trust and respect (31:26) Trusting God’s justice and timing in our calling and gifts (35:40) A 30-Day Challenge for gifted women who are feeling marginalized (36:46) A call for honest, courageous conversations to bring healing and unity in the church Mentioned in the episode: From Genesis to Junia: What the Bible Really Says About Women in Leadership: https://a.co/d/0dt6Crm4   Global Christian Relief: http://link.globalchristianrelief.org/lisa Body and Soul (Bible Study): https://www.lisawhittle.com/body God Knows (Book): https://www.lisawhittle.com/godknows Your God Knows (Bible Study): https://www.lisawhittle.com/yourgodknows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.lisawhittle.comSubstack: https://letsbeclear.substack.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial