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How the World Ends, featuring Dr. Robert Jeffress

Over 40% of Americans believe we’re currently living in the end times. But what will actually happen when the world ends? For this week’s timely episode of Unapologetic, Julia sits down with an expert on end times biblical prophecy: her dad, Dr. Robert Jeffress! Dr. Jeffress has studied the events around Christ’s second coming for many years, and today he and Julia share that knowledge with listeners in a way that’s hopeful, impactful, and easy to understand. During their conversation, Julia asks Dr. Jeffress the questions we all want answers to, including: why do the end times matter, do we need to be scared of this time in history (answer: not if you’re a born-again Christian!), what does the timeline for the end of the world look like, and what role do the Jewish people play in these discussions. Dr. Jeffress answers each of these questions and more, lending us his invaluable knowledge of biblical prophecy to illustrate how Jesus’s second coming is really the whole point of Scripture. The episode ends on a hopeful note as Julia and Dr. Jeffress both encourage listeners to put their trust in the Lord and look to the future with a hope that’s secure in Christ. If you’ve ever wondered about the end of the world and how it might impact you, don’t miss this relevant episode! Dr. Robert Jeffress’s newest book—Are We Living in the End Times?—is available everywhere now! Connect with him at ptv.org or by listening to the Pathway to Victory podcast.

Beyond Our Control, Museum of the Bible, & Hobby Lobby, with Michael McAfee

It’s easy to put control of our lives in God’s hands when life is going according to plan. We meet the spouse. We get the job. We have the kids. But what happens when life goes anything but according to plan? Pastor Michael McAfee knows the heartache of having his plans derailed. He and his wife, Lauren, walked through a seven-year period of waiting to be parents before welcoming their daughter, Zion, home. A few months later she was diagnosed with cancer (Zion is now celebrating four years of remission!). In the midst of all that uncertainty, Michael learned how to surrender ultimate control to God, no matter the outcome, and that’s the story he shares on today’s unforgettable episode of Unapologetic. Julia is a friend and fan of the McAfee’s, and also knows what it’s like to struggle through infertility and loss. During their honest and heartwarming conversation, Julia and Michael talk about everything from God’s purpose for suffering and working to surrender that control to Michael’s passion for leading trips through his role at Inspire Experiences and his advice on where to start when it comes to reading the Bible. Towards the end of their conversion the two also discuss how they’ve seen God’s Word prove to be living and active in their own lives. Whatever you’ve walked through or are currently walking through, this uplifting episode will encourage you that God is forever with you and for you. Michael and Lauren’s book—Beyond Our Control—is available everywhere now! Learn more about Inspire Experiences at inspire.organd follow Michael on Instagram!

The Bible Recap, recap with Tara-Leigh Cobble

Reading the Bible is hard. Especially those books like Numbers, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy, can we just skip to the Gospels and Psalms already?! But reading the Bible—the entire Bible—can truly transform us from the inside out, if we let it. That’s what Tara-Leigh Cobble, host of the popular show, The Bible Recap, is here to tell us today: reading the Bible changed her life, and it can change yours too! Julia is thrilled to welcome Tara-Leigh to Unapologetic this week, and these two women who have so much in common don’t waste a second of this conversation! During the episode, Julia asks Tara-Leigh where The Bible Recap (which is getting close to 350 million downloads!) started, why reading the Bible in order can open up the story in new ways, what it means when we say the Bible is living and active, and the impact shared community can have on our daily time with God. Tara-Leigh also gets vulnerable—talking about how growing up in a Christian home led her to believe that she didn’t need to read the Bible that much and how all that changed when she truly fell in love with God’s Word. If you’ve ever wanted to read the entire Bible (or struggled to do so!), this conversation will leave you feeling encouraged and inspired to dive into Scripture anew! Listen to The Bible Recap wherever you get your podcasts, and follow Tara-Leigh on Instagram to stay up to date on her latest updates!

Signs from God, featuring Rachael Groll

How do we hear the voice of God? Should we trust in signs? What’s the difference between the voice of God, our own thoughts and feelings, and the condemnation of the Enemy? On this week’s episode of Unapologetic, Julia sits down with popular podcaster and author, Rachael Groll, to answer all those questions and more! Since she first said yes to God at 15 years-old, Rachael has felt called to help others hear His voice more clearly, especially women. As everyone who’s met her knows, Julia has this same heart for women and girls living out their God-given callings, so suffice it to say, these two had a lot to talk about! During their open-hearted conversation, Julia and Rachael cover it all: everything from Rachael’s own story and how she’s encouraged her three daughters to lean into their callings to asking God for a sign and encouragement for when we fall short. Julia ends the episode by asking Rachael her best advice for discerning between the voice of God, our own thoughts and fears, and the voice of the enemy (hint: if that voice is full of condemnation rather than conviction, it’s probably not God). For anyone who wants to hear God better—this episode is for you! Rachael is the creator and host of the Hearing Jesus podcast. Learn more about her ministry at shehears.org and follow She Hears on Instagram!

Ask The Pastor: Life’s Biggest Questions Answered

Julia is back this week for a conversation with her favorite guest—her dad, Dr. Robert Jeffress—for their special Ask The Pastor show! For this episode, Julia took the questions you submitted and had Dr. Jeffress share his answers. Together, the two talked through lighter topics like his favorite (and least favorite!) aspects of being a pastor and the most famous person he’s met, later diving into the heavier side of things as they looked at their shared beliefs around infant baptism, how we can know if someone is going to heaven, and what we should do when famous Christians mess up. Dr. Jeffress wrapped up this special Q&A show by encouraging us all in our God-given purpose, no matter what our life currently looks like. Plus, he also shared his favorite memory of Julia as a little kid! You’re not going to want to miss this fun and informative conversation! Connect with Dr. Jeffress at ptv.org or by listening to the Pathway to Victory podcast.

Can Kids Become Christians? featuring Jessica White

It’s so important to share the gospel with our kids, but how do we actually do that? Popular kids podcaster, Jessica White, tells us exactly what that can look like on this super practical episode of Unapologetic! Like Julia, Jessica also hosts a kids bible podcast—hers called Kids Bible Stories. Together, these two moms passionate about sharing Jesus with their kids talk about how to get our kids to church, why being intentional in our parenting and teaching is so important, and how to make church fun for kids, and not a chore. Their conversation also digs into—and disproves—the false belief that kids can’t be “real” Christians. Both Julia and Jessica have witnessed to their kids and seen them come to accept Christ, so together they talk about why some people might believe that isn’t the case and how to talk to our kids about God in a way that’s appropriate for their ages and maturity levels. Jessica and Julia wrap up the episode by encouraging parents to start their kids’ faith journey by being intentional, making time with God a daily habit, and beginning small. If you’re a parent, or have special kids in your life, don’t miss this episode! Check out Jessica’s kids podcast—Kids Bible Stories—and learn more about her and the ministry at kbpodcast.com.

A Legacy of Faith, with Billy Graham’s Granddaughter, Cissie Graham Lynch

Today on the show, Julia welcomes a guest she’s been wanting to talk with since Unapologetic began: Cissie Graham Lynch! Cissie is the granddaughter of one of the most famous evangelists of all time: Billy Graham. But although Cissie comes from a ministry family (something she and Julia have in common), that doesn’t mean she hasn’t faced her own spiritual battles. Julia and Cissie talk about it all on today’s episode. During their candid conversation, Julia asks Cissie what it was like growing up in the Graham family—sharing how Billy Graham’s influence on her grandma led the Jeffress family to First Baptist Dallas and ultimately began the legacy of faith in her own family. The two also discuss Israel and why Christians should care about the current crisis happening there, dig into Cissie’s spiritual battles during pregnancy and why women shouldn't be ashamed to admit they’re struggling, and look at the current revival movement happening on today’s college campuses compared to what Billy Graham started. Cissie closes the episode by encouraging listeners with the simplicity of the gospel and how Jesus’s message is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Don’t miss this powerful episode! Hear more from Cissie on her podcast, Fearless, or follow her on Instagram!

From Ugandan Street Kid to Forever Dad, with Peter Mutabazi

Peter Mutabazi was only 10 years old when he ended up on the streets of Uganda without food or family. Fast forward to today, and Peter is living in the U.S. as an adoptive dad of three and foster dad to 50-plus kids. What made this incredible testimony possible? As Peter will tell you, the hand of God and one person believing Peter deserved a second chance. On this inspiring episode of Unapologetic, Julia sits down with the author and head of advocacy organization, Now I Am Known, to talk all about foster parenting, adoption, and how we’re all called to look for the lost and point them to their heavenly Father. During Julia’s time as a licensed therapist, she worked almost exclusively with adopted children and their parents. Given that background, Julia digs into Peter’s experience as a single adoptive and foster dad, and together the two talk about the best parts of parenting in this way, the most challenging aspects, and how to decide if adoption or fostering is right for you. Julia ends the episode by encouraging us all—no matter what our lives look like—to go out, look for the lost, and point them to Jesus. Don’t miss this truly incredible episode! Learn more about Peter and his mission at nowiamknown.com or connect with him on Instagram. Peter’s book—Now I Am Known—is available everywhere now!

The Man in the Arena, featuring Luke Lezon

There’s a big difference between simply talking about (and often criticizing!) ministry and actually doing ministry, a truth pastor Luke Lezon knows firsthand. In this week’s episode of Unapologetic, Julia and Luke aren’t afraid to go there: tackling the current culture of “failure porn,” why the church needs to pour into the generation of 18-29 year-olds, and how to encourage and equip girls who have been called into ministry. This is such a relevant conversation you’re not going to want to miss! Luke started out in young adult ministry, pivoting to leading a church as a young adult himself in the process. During their conversation, Julia asks Luke to share his inspiring testimony—an experience with a strange illness that allowed him to see that God doesn’t often work around our messes, but in them. Given Julia’s years of experience in ministry herself, specifically young adult ministry, the two spend a lot of time talking about how to best pour into this generation that is so vital to the future of the church, even encouraging listeners to start their own ministry for young adults if that’s something you’re feeling called to! Julia wraps up their conversation by asking Luke his best piece of marriage advice for the younger generation. No matter which generation you belong to, this episode has something for you! Follow Luke on Instagram and get his book—Your Mess Matters—wherever books are sold!