Honestly, Though

Rebecca Carrell
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Honestly, Though: Real Talk. Real Life. Real Faith. Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and Nika Spaulding welcome you to the table to share in "faith conversations for life transformation." All three have Master's degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary and teach the Bible in their respective ministry spheres. Rebecca spent over two decades in radio in the Dallas/Fort Worth area before "retiring" to take a position at DTS. Liz serves as the Director of Women's Ministry and Guest Services at Calvary Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Nika sits as Resident Theologian at St. Jude Oak Cliff Church in Dallas. They tackle everything from sexuality to gender to culture to bizarre coffee drinks and always point you back to Christ. Honestly, Though exists to have faith conversations for life transformation.

  1. Sep 21

    Episode 183 | The Depths of John's Gospel | Guest: Seana Scott

    Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez sit down with Seana Scott to talk about her new book, Believe, and why the Gospel of John is such a rich place to encounter Jesus. They explore how devotion and theology belong together, why ordinary obedience matters more than big platform language, and how Scripture can meet both the doubter and the longtime believer. In this episode, they also talk honestly about learning to read the Bible, hearing God through His Word, and why John’s Gospel is especially helpful for people who want to know Jesus more deeply and personally. Seana’s devotional reading pattern: Pray and dump out the mental clutterAsk the Holy Spirit to speak through the textRead the passage slowly and in contextNotice what is actually being saidIdentify what the Spirit is highlightingTurn truth into prayerCarry that truth into daily obedienceSweet Potato Brownies 1 cup mashed sweet potato1 cup almond butter2 eggs1 1/2 t vanilla extract1/2 t almond extract2/3 c. cocoa powder2/3 c maple syrup1/2 cup chocolate chips1/2 cup Reeces Peanut Butter Chips1/2 - 1 t sea salt1/2 t baking sodaMash sweet potato, almond butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla, almond extract, salt, and baking soda together. Slowly stir in 1/2 c chocolate chips. Take a little bit of sea salt and sprinkle the top of the mixture after putting it in a square baking pan (either spray with cooking spray or use parchment paper to line). Sprinkle RPC chips across the top. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Let cool for 20 minutes. DEVOUR.

  2. Sep 7

    Episode 182 | Major Life Updates with Liz and Nika

    Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and Nika catch up on major life changes, from new jobs and ministry shifts to empty nesting, writing projects, and the rhythms of following God in a new season. What starts with peacocks, golden retrievers, and WNBA talk turns into an honest conversation about calling, burnout, friendship, and how God shapes different seasons of faithfulness.

  3. Aug 31

    Episode 181 | Dolly Parton, Esther, and the God We Can't Escape | Guest: Misty Hedrick

    Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez welcome Bible teacher and theologian Misty Hedrick for a rich conversation about Dolly Parton, the book of Esther, and why flattened stories of women do a disservice to the text and to readers. Sharing her PhD research, Misty shows us why neglecting the book of Esther is to neglect one of the most gospel-rich books in the Old Testament. Find Misty on Substack HERE. We love hugs! And when you rate, review, and share Honestly, Though on Apple Podcasts (and all podcast platforms), we see it immediately, and it feels just like a big, warm hug. Thank you in advance for taking an extra moment to make sure others find us in the algorithms. And speaking of finding us... Honestly, Though: @honestlythoughthepodcast (FB & IG) Rebecca Carrell: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ ;  IG - @RebeccaCarrell ; X: @RebeccaACarrell ; FB - Rebecca Ashbrook Carrell Liz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775 Nika Spaulding: https://www.nikaspaulding.com ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; X - @NikaAdidas We have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at taylorstandridge1@gmail.com.

  4. Aug 17

    Episode 180 | When a Hindu Meets Jesus | Guest: Kamal Manik

    What happens when a man raised in a devout Hindu home encounters Jesus? Kamal Manik grew up in Mumbai, India, immersed in Hinduism and deeply committed to his faith. But his search for God eventually led him somewhere he never expected—to Jesus Christ. In this episode, Rebecca Carrell and guest host Dr. Josh Winn sit down with Kamal to hear his remarkable story. Along the way, Kamal helps us understand the Hindu beliefs that shaped his childhood—from karma and dharma to reincarnation and spiritual power—and what changed when he encountered the gospel. This is more than a conversation about two different religions. It’s a conversation about striving versus grace, uncertainty versus assurance, and trying to earn your way to God versus discovering the God who came looking for you. Today, Kamal’s story has come full circle as he prepares to plant a church in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and share the hope of Jesus with others. If you’ve ever wondered what Hindus believe, how Christians can lovingly engage their Hindu friends and neighbors, or what makes the gospel of Jesus so radically different, this conversation is for you. We love hugs! And when you rate, review, and share Honestly, Though on Apple Podcasts (and all podcast platforms), we see it immediately, and it feels just like a big, warm hug. Thank you in advance for taking an extra moment to make sure others find us in the algorithms. And speaking of finding us... Honestly, Though: @honestlythoughthepodcast (FB & IG) Rebecca Carrell: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ ;  IG - @RebeccaCarrell ; X: @RebeccaACarrell ; FB - Rebecca Ashbrook Carrell Liz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775 Nika Spaulding: https://www.nikaspaulding.com ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; X - @NikaAdidas We have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at taylorstandridge1@gmail.com or on Twitter: @TBStandridge

  5. Aug 3

    Episode 179 | God's Fingerprints in Math | Guest: Dr. Jason Wilson

    Where is God in math? Join Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez in this episode of Honestly, Though, as we explore the fascinating intersection of faith, mathematics, and statistics. Dr. Jason Wilson serves at Biola University and has a passion for revealing God's fingerprint through numbers. Discover how understanding data can deepen your faith, enhance your discernment, and testify to the Creator’s divine design. REFERENCES: Statistics and Faith by Dr. Jason Wilson Association of Christians in the Mathematical SciencesSeeing Through Statistics by Jessica UtzConnect with Dr. Jason Wilson: LinkedInPersonal WebsiteWe love hugs! And when you rate, review, and share Honestly, Though on Apple Podcasts (and all podcast platforms), we see it immediately, and it feels just like a big, warm hug. Thank you in advance for taking an extra moment to make sure others find us in the algorithms. And speaking of finding us... Honestly, Though: @honestlythoughthepodcast (FB & IG) Rebecca Carrell: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ ;  IG - @RebeccaCarrell ; X: @RebeccaACarrell ; FB - Rebecca Ashbrook Carrell Liz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775 Nika Spaulding: https://www.nikaspaulding.com ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; X - @NikaAdidas We have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at taylorstandridge1@gmail.com.

  6. Jul 27

    Episode 178 | The Ancient Document You've Never Heard Of: The Didache | Guest: Dr. Alan Garrow

    What is the Didache and why does it matter? In this episode of Honestly, Though, we explore the fascinating world of one of the oldest Christian documents outside the New Testament. Join us as Dr. Alan Garrow unpacks its significance, historical evolution, and relevance for believers today, revealing how ancient practices still shape contemporary faith. Resources & Links: The Didache Discoveries: Recovering the Apostolic Decree and the Missing Epistle of John (Book)We love hugs! And when you rate, review, and share Honestly, Though on Apple Podcasts (and all podcast platforms), we see it immediately, and it feels just like a big, warm hug. Thank you in advance for taking an extra moment to make sure others find us in the algorithms. And speaking of finding us... Honestly, Though: @honestlythoughthepodcast (FB & IG) Rebecca Carrell: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ ;  IG - @RebeccaCarrell ; X: @RebeccaACarrell ; FB - Rebecca Ashbrook Carrell Liz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775 Nika Spaulding: https://www.nikaspaulding.com ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; X - @NikaAdidas We have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at taylorstandridge1@gmail.com.

  7. Jul 20

    Episode 177 | How the Biblical Authors Read the Scriptures | Guest: Dr. Gary Edward Schnittjer

    Rebecca and guest co-host Dr. Josh Winn of Dallas Theological Seminary sit down with Dr. Gary Schnittjer, a seasoned Old Testament scholar, to explore how the earliest authors of the biblical texts understood the Scriptures. We uncover how understanding the interconnected story of the gospel transforms our approach to Bible study and deepens our faith journey. Resources & Links: Connected: How Scripture Guides the Study of Scripture by Dr. Gary Schnittjer Dr. Gary Schnittjer’s SubstackStory of Scripture Podcast We love hugs! And when you rate, review, and share Honestly, Though on Apple Podcasts (and all podcast platforms), we see it immediately, and it feels just like a big, warm hug. Thank you in advance for taking an extra moment to make sure others find us in the algorithms. And speaking of finding us... Honestly, Though: @honestlythoughthepodcast (FB & IG) Rebecca Carrell: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ ;  IG - @RebeccaCarrell ; X: @RebeccaACarrell ; FB - Rebecca Ashbrook Carrell Liz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775 Nika Spaulding: https://www.nikaspaulding.com ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; X - @NikaAdidas We have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at taylorstandridge1@gmail.com.

  8. Jun 29

    Episode 176 | Restorying Your Life | Guests: Dr. Kelley Mathews and Mary DeMuth

    Do you ever wish your life followed a different storyline? Join Rebecca, special guest co-host Dr. Kelley Mathews, and Mary DeMuth as they invite you to "Restory Your Life. This episode explores the power of storytelling in healing, the biblical foundation of suffering and restoration, and practical steps for trusting the pen to Jesus to write a different story for you. Whether you're in the midst of hardship or celebrating victory, this conversation offers hope, encouragement, and biblical insights that apply to every facet of life's journey. Resources and Links: Kelly Matthews's dissertation "More Than a Mother"Restory Your Life by Mary DeMuthThe Estuary SubstackThe Psalms of LamentConnect with Mary DeMuth: WebsiteXInstagramConnect with Kelly Matthews: WebsiteXSubstack: The EstuaryWe love hugs! And when you rate, review, and share Honestly, Though on Apple Podcasts (and all podcast platforms), we see it immediately, and it feels just like a big, warm hug. Thank you in advance for taking an extra moment to make sure others find us in the algorithms. And speaking of finding us... Honestly, Though: @honestlythoughthepodcast (FB & IG) Rebecca Carrell: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ ;  IG - @RebeccaCarrell ; X: @RebeccaACarrell ; FB - Rebecca Ashbrook Carrell Liz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775 Nika Spaulding: https://www.nikaspaulding.com ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; X - @NikaAdidas We have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at taylorstandridge1@gmail.com.

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Honestly, Though: Real Talk. Real Life. Real Faith. Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and Nika Spaulding welcome you to the table to share in "faith conversations for life transformation." All three have Master's degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary and teach the Bible in their respective ministry spheres. Rebecca spent over two decades in radio in the Dallas/Fort Worth area before "retiring" to take a position at DTS. Liz serves as the Director of Women's Ministry and Guest Services at Calvary Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Nika sits as Resident Theologian at St. Jude Oak Cliff Church in Dallas. They tackle everything from sexuality to gender to culture to bizarre coffee drinks and always point you back to Christ. Honestly, Though exists to have faith conversations for life transformation.

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  • Creator
    Rebecca Carrell
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    172
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Rebecca Carrell
  • Show Website
    Honestly, Though

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