Unapologetic with Julia Jeffress Sadler

Vice President Mike Pence on Keeping His Oath, January 6th, & Faith Under Fire

In his own words, Vice President Mike Pence is “one of the least known, well known public figures in America.” His is the story of a small town kid from Indiana with big dreams of representing his hometown. Those dreams, and the faith he found as a college student, led him not only to representing his hometown, but took him all the way to Congress and ultimately the White House. In this candid, faith-filled, and inspiring conversation, Julia sits down with the former Vice President as he shares everything from his early career in politics and how he met his wife, Karen, to how he unapologetically lives out his faith in the public eye and his advice to young people today. Vice President Pence doesn’t shy away from talking about controversial issues either—recounting how he chose to keep his oath to his office, God, and the American people throughout the events of January 6th, 2021, and why he has felt peace with those decisions ever since. The episode ends with the Vice President’s thoughts on the importance of family and the role of faith in politics. No matter your political leaning, this is sure to be an inspiring listen that will make you proud to be an American! Vice President Mike Pence’s book, So Help Me God is available everywhere now! Keep up with his latest updates on Instagram.

Single Moms, Divorce, & Broken Crayons Still Color, with Toni Collier

You’re never too far gone. God can do anything. Your story isn’t over. Broken crayons still color. In this raw and inspiring conversation, best-selling author and speaker Toni Collier shares how God sustained her during her broken marriage, encouraged her through her season as a single mom, and called her out of shame and into a worldwide ministry platform with the banner and message “Broken Crayons Still Color.” Author of the new book, Brave Enough to be Broken, Toni sits down with Julia to share her story of childhood abuse, trauma, divorce, and being a single mom. Together the two talk about Toni’s journey toward healing, why sharing our testimonies is so vital, and how to encourage and come alongside the divorced women or single moms in your life. Toni is a living testament to Jesus’s ability to heal even the darkest chapters in our lives. Whatever you’re walking through or have walked through in the past, this conversation will leave you hopeful and encouraged—don’t miss it! Brave Enough to be Broken is available everywhere now! Keep up with Toni by following her on Instagram or by listening to the Still Coloring podcast.

How to Stay Married, featuring Gary Thomas

All marriages go through hard seasons. Whether it’s running after little kids, struggling to make ends meet financially, or dealing with something as serious as infidelity—marriage is hard work. But that doesn’t mean we should give up on our marriages even when things get difficult. On this week’s episode of Unapologetic Julia sits down with pastor and bestselling author, Gary Thomas to talk about the actionable steps we can all take to make our marriages stronger. Now an empty-nester after raising three kids with his wife, Lisa, Gary knows a thing or two about doing the work to make your marriage the best it can be. During their conversion Julia and Gary talk about the different seasons of life and parenting, why couples are more likely to divorce during certain life stages, how to reconcile and overcome even the biggest of hurts, and the difference between married couples who simply stay together and those who cherish each other. Gary ends the conversation by sharing his no. 1 piece of marriage advice that all couples need to hear. Whatever season of marriage you’re currently in, or if you’re simply wanting to be married someday, this episode is a must-listen! Gary’s newest book, Making Your Marriage a Fortress, is out now! Connect with Gary through his website or by reading his blog.

Calling Out the Called, featuring Shane Pruitt

At 21 years-old Shane Pruitt felt an undeniable call from God to be a pastor. Many of us may feel that call, but not all of us respond like Shane did. So how can we know without a doubt that God is calling us to ministry? That’s exactly what Julia and Shane talk about on this episode of Unapologetic! In his newest book, Calling Out the Called, Shane outlines how we can know we’re being called to ministry, and why leaders in the church today need to extend that invitation to equip the next generation of teachers, leaders, and speakers. During this practical and convicting conversation, Julia and Shane talk about their individual calls into ministry, why witnessing to others is so important, how to know if you’ve been called by God, and the different opportunities for women in the church. They conclude the episode by sharing their favorite ministry stories. If you’ve ever considered going into ministry, don’t miss this conversation! Calling Out the Called is available everywhere now! You can connect with Shane on Instagram or through his website.

Raising Emotionally Strong Boys, featuring David Thomas

How do we raise emotionally strong boys? That’s the question we’re kicking off 2023 with by inviting bestselling author and counselor David Thomas onto the show! It’s commonly thought that boys aren’t as emotional as girls, but that’s just not true! Our boys feel things just as strongly as our girls do, and it’s up to us as parents to raise boys who are emotionally and spiritually healthy. During their conversation Julia and David discuss how Jesus is the perfect model of healthy masculinity, why it’s so important for parents to do their own work, and when to seek professional help for your kids. Together they share stories of parenting multiples (twins and triplets!) and close the episode by challenging parents to do the hard work of healing from their own brokenness in order to promote health and healing for future generations. No matter what stage of parenting you’re in—or if you’re simply wanting to become a parent in the future—this is a can’t-miss episode packed with godly wisdom and practical advice to kick off the new year! David’s newest book, Raising Emotionally Strong Boys, is out now! Connect and learn more at raisingboysandgirls.com or by following Raising Boys and Girls on Instagram!

Do you Believe in Miracles? featuring American Idol star Colton Dixon

Do you believe in miracles? “Build a Boat” singer Colton Dixon has experienced his fair share of miracles, from performing for millions on American Idol to the birth of his twin daughters, but those miracles didn’t come without seasons of spiritual dryness and times of testing. During this episode, Colton shares his testimony, talks about the story behind the top-charting Christian song “Build a Boat,” and together Colton and Julia share about the miracles they’ve each experienced and the role faith plays in witnessing a miracle. Julia wraps up the show by talking directly to those of us who are feeling stuck or hopeless in this season. Her four pieces of practical advice will leave you with a dose of encouragement and give you the necessary tools to keep going no matter the circumstances you’re facing. Don’t miss this hope-filled episode! Keep up with Colton by following him on Instagram or checking out his website. You can watch the “Build a Boat” music video here!

How Can I Know God is Real, Jesus is Alive, the Bible is True & More with Dr. Robert Jeffress

How can we know Jesus is really the Savior of the world? What proof is there that the Bible is true? How do we know Christianity is the correct faith? Can we know for sure we will go to Heaven when we die? Dr. Robert Jeffress is back for pt. 2 of his conversation with Julia, this time discussing some of the biggest questions we have as Christians based on his bestselling book, How Can I Know?. Julia asks Dr. Jeffress the tough questions: how can we know there is a God? How can we know we are going to Heaven? And, is Christianity the only “right” religion? Together the two dive into Scripture to unpack the answers—sharing their own experiences and salvation stories along the way. If you’ve ever had questions for God or wondered if He’s even real, this honest conversation will leave you filled with hope and ready to share the Good News! How Can I Know? is available everywhere books are sold! Connect with Dr. Robert Jeffress at ptv.org or by listening to the Pathway to Victory podcast.

Things that Matter Most with Dr. Robert Jeffress

If Jesus were to give a TED Talk, what would he say? Dr. Robert Jeffress—senior pastor of First Baptist Dallas, bestselling author, FOX News contributor, and Julia’s dad and biggest hero—returns to Unapologetic this week to talk all about his newest book, 18 Minutes with Jesus: Straight Talk From The Savior About The Things That Matters Most. This conversation between father and daughter is insightful and inspiring, as Julia and Dr. Jeffress discuss how the Sermon on the Mount—which served as the foundation for 18 Minutes with Jesus—is still relevant today and can be read in 18 minutes—the exact length of a TED Talk. Jesus is the expert on life, love, faith, forgiveness, and money and he put his teaching about all of these topics in the Sermon on the Mount. Together Julia and Dr. Jeffress talk about the Christian obligation to forgive, why worry and money often go hand in hand, and Jesus’ keys to happiness. Their conversation ends with an encouraging word from Dr. Jeffress on practical ways to study the Bible. The 18 minutes Jesus spent preaching the Sermon on the Mount truly is straight talk directly from the Savior—revolutionary then and applicable now. 18 Minutes with Jesus is available everywhere now! Connect with Dr. Robert Jeffress at ptv.org or by listening to the Pathway to Victory podcast.

Forgiving, Fighting Well, & Finding Purpose in Marriage with Levi & Jennie Lusko

The goal isn’t to be right, the goal is for the relationship to get right,” pastor and author Levi Lusko shares on this week’s episode of Unapologetic. Marriage has the potential to be even better than we can imagine long after the wedding cake is eaten and we return from that tropical getaway, and ministry couple Levi and Jennie Lusko want to tell us how to do just that. On this episode of Unapologetic Julia sits down with the Luskos to talk all things marriage: how to pursue God together, what it looks like to fight fair, and moving past baggage in the light of God’s grace. Throughout this practical conversation, Julia and the Luskos also get honest about some of their own marriage struggles—talking about fights they’ve had with their respective spouses and debunking the myth that every season of marriage has to be amazing. Single, dating, engaged, or married, this episode will leave you with fresh insights and godly wisdom you won’t want to miss! Levi and Jennie Lusko’s new book, The Marriage Devotional, is out now! Connect with them through The Marriage Devotional websiteor by following each of them on Instagram at @levilusko and at @jennielusko.

What To Do About Worry with Chad Veach

How do we pray in a way that changes things? Why do we worry as Christians when we know God is in control? On this week’s episode of Unapologetic Julia invites pastor of ZOE Church in Los Angeles and one of the most influential pastors in America, Chad Veach, to the show to talk all things prayer: how to pray, common misconceptions about prayer, and instilling a love of prayer in our kids. During all the chaos of 2020, Chad found himself reaching out to God in prayer constantly. After that year prayer became a foundational part of Chad’s relationship with Jesus, even more than it was already. With the birth of her miracle triplets, Julia became an unapologetic advocate for big, bold prayers, so together Chad and Julia talk about why praying for miracles and sharing those stories is important, how to combat our worries with prayer, and what to do when God says no. Even if you’ve been a Christian for a long time, we all have something to learn when it comes to prayer. Don’t miss this episode! Chad’s new book, Worried about Everything because I Pray about Nothing is available everywhere now! You can connect with him at chadveach.org by following him on Instagram.