Conversations with Ginny and Emma

Why are women walking away from the Church? Lydia Grace Kaiser, author of Bible Truth About Women - What They Don’t Tell You, explains how mistranslations and biased interpretations have shaped what many believe about women's roles in the church.  She shares why passages in Genesis 2 and 1 Timothy may not mean what we’ve been told - and how silencing women’s voices can lead to abuse of power, Gen Z disengagement from the Church, and harm to both men and women.  Helpful Links:  Book: Bible Truth About Women: What They Don't Tell You Website: Lydia Grace Kaiser Facebook: Lydia Grace Kaiser Substack: @LydiaGraceKaiser    

Millions Around the World are Watching The Chosen - Why? Stan Jantz of the Come and See Foundation shares the amazing story behind the hit streaming series The Chosen—and how its intimate and relatable portrayal of Jesus and his disciples is drawing viewers back to the Bible. Learn about the ambitious vision to bring the show to 1 billion people in 600 heart languages—always free of cost.   Helpful Links The Chosen – Watch Here Come and See | Help Reach the World with the Authentic Jesus Stan Jantz – Global Ambassador for Come and See     00:00 Why The Chosen Matters 00:33 Meet Stan Jantz 00:59 Funding Models Explained 03:45 What Makes It Different 06:49 Biblical Integrity And Imagination 08:36 Relatable Disciples Stories 10:40 Little James And Suffering 14:59 Personal Journey To Come And See 18:56 Global Distribution Stories 21:10 Translation Into Heart Languages 25:00 What’s Next Seasons And Films 28:47 App Community And Wrap Up

Meaning. Belonging. Purpose. Three things every person needs—but how do we actually find them? Dr. Os Guinness shares his journey from war-torn China to a deep and lasting faith, offering a clear and honest path forward for anyone searching for identity and meaning. If you’re asking the big questions about life and your place in it, this conversation is for you. Helpful Links:  All Books by Os Guinness  Books discussed on podcast The Great Quest: Invitation to an Examined Life and Sure Path to Meaning Signals of Transcendence: Listening to the Promptings of Life American Agonistes: America's 250th and the Restoration of a Nation in Conflict with Itself and Its past Documentary "Truth Rising" Documentary    

What does Gen Z really want to know about God? Author Tanita Maddox reveals Gen Z’s biggest spiritual questions—Is God real? Am I enough? Am I safe?—and explains how the Church can respond with empathy, listening, and hope to a generation marked by anxiety, loneliness, and a longing to be heard.     Helpful Links Buy Tanita's Book Here:  What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God: Seven Questions About Life and Faith Connect with Dr. Tanita Maddox: Visit Tanita's website Or follow her on Instagram  

What happens when the Bible is read by women? The her.Bible creator Jenny Steinbach shares the story of an audio Bible narrated entirely by women. With 32 voices from 10 countries, the multi-ethnic Her.Bible offers a fresh way of hearing Scripture and connecting a new generation to God’s Word. Links:  her.BIBLE – A Women's Audio Bible    

Yes - There was a real Santa Claus - St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra. In this special Christmas episode, Emma and Ginny speak with Father John about the historic St. Nicholas and the significance of the whole Advent season. You’ll discover new traditions to make the season richer and more meaningful for your family. Take a listen! Helpful Resources  Books: To Dance with God: Family Ritual and Community Celebration  Glad and Golden Hours: A Companion for Advent and Christmastide The Liturgical Year: The Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual Life - The Ancient Practices Series Films: VeggieTales | Saint Nicholas 🎄 Christmas Special Saint Nicholas: The Real Story (2015) | Full Movie Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa  

Can gratitude really change your life? Award-winning author and life coach Donna Wyland sits down with Emma and Ginny to explore how gratitude can reshape a life. Donna opens up about personal loss, seeking purpose, and the passion behind her books, A Guided Gratitude Journal and Last Best Year: A Short Guide to a Grateful Life.   Helpful Links:  https://www.amazon.com/Guided-Gratitude-Journal-Donna-Wyland/dp/1732870578/ref https://www.amazon.com/Last-Best-Year-Short-Grateful-ebook/dp/B0FN6NM6FB/ref https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0025LHZNW?ingress=0&visitId=07fca6c8-afa3-4515-a342-f6a72bf4ff4f&ccs_id=93d32cc6-1e14-4c85-969c-d60a7aa7f482 Spotify "Last Best Year" Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZdrrHave9d6tGMsc88iAS?si=ec8508c022d240c3 "Free to Be" Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freetobe/id1563122045  

Is God multilingual? Is McDonald's food "ethnic?" Dr. Nelson Jennings, a Missions Professor and Author, shares his experiences living and teaching in Japan and Korea. He explores the powerful connection between Culture and Faith, the transforming power of learning a new language, and the adventure of "moving toward people" wherever we live.  Helpful Links:  Editor, Global Missiology - English (GME - http://www.globalmissiology.org/)  East Asia Coordinator, Dictionary of Christian Biography in Asia (DCBAsia - https://dcbasia.org/) President, Global Mission Leadership Forum (KGMLF - http://kgmlf2011.org/) "Worldwide Witnesses" (blogpost - http://jnelsonjennings.blogspot.com/)   Amazon Author Page (https://www.amazon.com/author/jnelsonjennings)     

AI is everywhere—and it’s changing how we live.  Johns Hopkins Instructor David Concepcion separates the real from the hype—and explores how AI is impacting our society, relationships, and even our faith. A hopeful conversation that blends caution with curiosity. About Today’s Guest: David Concepcion | Hopkins EP Online https://www.linkedin.com/in/trusted/ Articles and Websites: AI and Faith Does AI hurt the environment? Does it impact energy bills? : It's Been a Minute : NPR How to master chatGPT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tLHVyd7WtM Review of useful AI Tools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upDOltxNRqQ How can a church use AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCU_y2b23U

Is the True Hero returning to popular culture? Vincent Andreano, founder of Oblation Comics, talks about his upcoming graphic novel, Arbiter.  Discover how Vinny's daughter inspired him to return to his passion for art and storytelling and why he believes popular culture is seeking True Heroes. Get encouragement for rediscovering your own passion and getting to work today! Links to Vinny's work ARBITER | Oblation Comics Arbiter - FundMyComic   00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:39 Meet Vinny: The Artist's Journey 01:20 Founding Oblation Comics 02:33 Reigniting the Passion 04:12 The Craft of Graphic Novels 08:47 The Story of Arbiter 10:04 Inspiration and Themes 14:01 The Evolution of Heroes 16:29 The Evolution of Superheroes and Transhumanism 17:30 Revival and the Return to Truth 18:24 Bonding Through Art with My Daughter 21:08 Balancing Passion Projects with Family Life 21:44 The Journey of Creating Arbiter 27:05 Crowdfunding and Bringing Arbiter to Life 30:23 Final Thoughts and Inspirational Message