Unapologetic with Julia Jeffress Sadler Julia Jeffress Sadler

One of the most important people in your life can (and should be!) your therapist. That’s why on this week’s episode of Unapologetic Conversations we’re looking at how to have those honest, sometimes hard, conversations with the professionals who want to help you be your healthiest version of you. Anthony Evans Jr. and his long-time therapist, Stacy Kaiser, give us a look into their own client-therapist relationship, leaving us all with the courage to have these kinds of vulnerable conversations ourselves.

As a licensed counselor herself, Julia loved talking with Anthony and Stacy about all things therapy: Why Christians should consider talking with a therapist, how to find the right therapist for you, navigating forgiveness and toxic people, and an honest look at why some people are hesitant to see a professional. Anthony and Julia also share stories of growing up as pastor’s kids, plus Anthony talks about his best pieces of advice for making faith your own. Throughout their conversation, Stacy imparts what she’s learned in her years as a psychotherapist, including how to balance forgiveness and boundaries, adding hope to faith, and her advice for teens. This is a can’t-miss episode packed with practical tools and honest reflections from two people who have been in the trenches of life together.

Anthony and Stacy’s book, When Faith Meets Therapy, is available everywhere books are sold.

This unapologetic conversation is all about something so many of us need to hear: how to talk to your spouse. Your spouse is one of the most important people in your life, and how you talk to them matters. For this week’s episode of Unapologetic Conversations, Julia sat down with pastor and bestselling author Gary Thomas to do just that!

All marriages go through seasons of struggle, but 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!

Connect with Gary through his website or by reading his blog. 

We’re back with our Unapologetic Conversations series, this week looking at how to talk to our kids! How do we help our kids realize and reach their God-given dreams? How can we encourage them in their passions (even if those passions may be different from our own plans for their lives)? Julia sits down with Bill Reeves—former CEO of KLOVE and current head of David C. Cook Publishing—to talk all about raising up this next generation! Bill has worked in Christian media for 35+ years, and is a father and grandfather. His best piece of advice for how to talk to our kids about their dreams: stop trying to write your kid’s story, instead help them read the story God has already written for their lives. Julia and Bill also discuss why Christians should be encouraged to step into the media and entertainment worlds, how the church can do a better job of pointing the next generation in this direction, and Bill’s best advice for kids and teens wanting to pursue the arts. If you’re a parent, or anyone hoping to impact the next generation for the Lord, don’t miss this conversation! Learn more about Bill and his work with David C. Cook on their website.

We’re continuing our Unapologetic Conversations series this week talking all about how to talk to your friends! Relationships matter, especially godly friendships, but so often we can disagree with our friends on things like parenting, politics, or lifestyle. That’s the case for Julia and her real-life friend, Ashley Abercrombie. During this candid conversation, Ashley and Julia—who land on opposite sides of the political spectrum—talk about how to stay friends with those who don’t believe the same as you do.

Even though Julia and Ashley hold different views on many issues, these women do agree on the most important thing, and it has become the foundation of their friendship: that Jesus is their Savior and our job is to tell as many people as possible about him. Together these two women talk about it all, from Ashley’s story of recovery and redemption to how to keep the conversation open with those who don't agree with us. They end the episode by encouraging listeners to hold onto their convictions—talking with friends in a way that’s truthful and kind. It’s not always easy to stay friends with those who look at things differently than us, but it is possible—don’t miss this Unapologetic Conversation on how to do just that!

Find out more about Ashley and her work on her website, or follow her on Instagram!

As we launch into spring, we’re also diving into a brand new series here at UNA called Unapologetic Conversations! This special series of episodes will highlight the people who matter most in each of our lives—from our spouse and kids to others who play important roles, individuals like therapists and friends all the way down to ourselves! Yep, what we say to ourselves does matter!

For this first episode of Unapologetic Conversations, we’re featuring an interview Julia did with Heart of Dating’s Kait Tomlin, all about how to date, break up, and embrace your single years! How we talk to our boyfriend or girlfriend matters, and not just if that person turns out to be our future spouse! Together, Julia and Kait share their collective wisdom in this episode, on everything from attachment theory and saying goodbye to shame to why breaking up well is important and their encouragement for those who want to be married. Single, dating, or engaged, you’re not going to want to miss this relevant and practical conversation!

Keep up with Kait through her Christian dating community, Heart of Dating, or follow her on Instagram!

For women especially, the years between ages 25 and 35 are filled with so many milestones, decisions, and ultimately, comparison. That’s exactly why author and podcast host Stephanie May Wilson has come to refer to these years as a woman’s “everything era,” the decade when it seems like everything is happening, all at once. On this week’s episode of Unapologetic, Stephanie joins Julia for a candid conversation that feels like you’re sitting in on a girl’s night between the two that’s packed with wisdom on how to navigate these pivotal years, from women who’ve done it themselves.

Together Julia and Stephanie dive into their shared passions, talking about friendship, girls in ministry, being unique, and their motherhood journeys. Stephanie shares her testimony and talks about how a Bible verse written in lipstick ultimately led her to Christ. Plus, Julia opens up about struggling to fit the stereotypical Christian mold and how she chose to embrace her own way of following Jesus and doing ministry. If you’re a woman in her “everything era” specifically, you’re not going to want to miss out on the practical wisdom and encouragement of this episode!

Stephanie’s newest book—Create A Life You Love—is available for preorder now! Listen to Stephanie’s podcast, Girls Night, or follow her on Instagram to keep up with her latest updates!