Bold Faith Now - Read Deeply. Live Boldly

Missy Eversole
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Read Deeply. Live Boldly. Are you looking for books and conversations that strengthen your faith, challenge your thinking, and encourage you to live boldly for Jesus? Welcome to the Bold Faith Now Podcast, where faith, books, biblical truth, and courageous conversations come together. I'm Missy Eversole, author, speaker, podcaster, and Colson Fellow, and I believe the stories we read and the truth we take in can shape the way we live out our faith. Each week, we'll pull up a chair and talk with Christian fiction and nonfiction authors about their books, their faith, the stories behind their writing, and the biblical truths God has placed on their hearts. Some conversations will take us into fictional worlds that remind us of courage, redemption, hope, and grace. Others will help us wrestle with faith, culture, calling, and what it looks like to follow Jesus in everyday life. And along the way, you'll still hear solo episodes and biblical encouragement to help you grow deeper in God's Word and live with greater courage in a culture that desperately needs the hope of Jesus. You don't need to have all the answers or a theology degree to live boldly for Christ. You simply need a willing heart, a growing knowledge of His Word, and the courage to take the next faithful step. So grab your favorite drink, pull up a chair, and join me at the table. Let's read deeply, grow in truth, and live boldly for Jesus. Follow the Bold Faith Now Podcast so you never miss an episode. Website: www.missyeversole.com Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author

  1. 2d ago

    128 - How God Builds Families in Unexpected Ways with Katie Cruice Smith

    What does it look like to care for vulnerable children when God has not called you to foster or adopt? In this episode of Bold Faith Now, Missy talks with author, editor, adoptive mom, and foster care advocate Katie Cruice Smith about the beautiful and sometimes difficult journey of adoption and foster care. Katie shares how God redirected her dream of motherhood after years of infertility and ultimately grew her family through the adoption of three biological siblings. She also challenges the church to look beyond labels and circumstances and see every child as someone created by God, loved by Him, and worthy of welcome and support. Katie also shares the incredible story behind her children's book, Why Did You Choose Me?, which began as an essay she wrote while applying for an adoption grant. In this episode, Missy and Katie discuss: How God used infertility and unexpected circumstances to lead Katie and her husband toward adoption and build their family in a way they never imagined. Why adopted and foster children should never be defined by their past, diagnoses, circumstances, or labels. Practical ways Christians and churches can support foster and adoptive families, even when they are not called to foster or adopt. How an adoption grant essay eventually became Katie's children's book "Why Did You Choose Me?" Katie reminds us that while not every Christian is called to foster or adopt, Scripture does call us to care for vulnerable children. Sometimes that looks like opening your home. Other times it looks like bringing a meal, offering respite care, helping with homework, sending an encouraging text, praying faithfully, or simply making sure a family knows they are not walking alone. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Katie Cruice Smith: Website: Katie Cruice Smith • LinkedIn Book: Why Did You Choose Me? Connect with Missy: Download the September Scripture Journaling prompts (Growth) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

    128 - How God Builds Families in Unexpected Ways with Katie Cruice Smith

  2. Aug 31

    127 - What Does Bold Faith Look Like Right Now with Missy Eversole

    What does bold faith look like in your life right now? We often picture bold faith as something big, public, or extraordinary. But Scripture shows us that bold faith can look like courage, prayer, hospitality, wisdom, obedience, or simply taking the next faithful step God puts in front of us. In this Season 4 kickoff of Bold Faith Now, Missy looks back at thirteen bold women of the Bible whose faith took very different forms and shares what their stories can teach us about following God faithfully in our ordinary lives. You'll also hear what's ahead for Season 4, including more conversations with Christian nonfiction and fiction authors about faith, culture, calling, storytelling, biblical truth, and the stories behind the stories. In this episode, Missy discusses: Why bold faith doesn't always look loud, dramatic, or fearless What thirteen women of the Bible teach us about courage, obedience, prayer, wisdom, and faithfulness Why Christian fiction and nonfiction can both communicate powerful truths How to recognize and take the next faithful step God has placed in front of you Bold faith isn't necessarily knowing where the whole story is going. Sometimes it's simply trusting God enough to say yes in the chapter you're living right now. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Missy: Download the August Scripture Journaling prompts (Wisdom) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

    127 - What Does Bold Faith Look Like Right Now with Missy Eversole

  3. Aug 24

    126 - Deep Roots and Bold Faith with Missy Eversole

    What are you rooted in when life gets hard, culture gets confusing, or following Jesus costs you something? Bold faith doesn't begin with being outspoken, having the perfect response, or standing on a stage. It begins beneath the surface, with roots that are growing deep in Christ. In this solo episode of Bold Faith Now, Missy explores the connection between being rooted in Jesus and having the courage to live boldly for Him. Grounded in Colossians 2:6–7, Acts 4:13, and a memorable encounter with a Walmart cashier, she reminds us that biblical boldness often shows up in ordinary moments of obedience. In this episode, Missy discusses: Why bold faith begins with being deeply rooted in Christ How biblical boldness combines conviction, courage, grace, and compassion Why ordinary acts of obedience can become powerful opportunities to point others to Jesus How the unseen habits of Scripture, prayer, truth, and obedience prepare us to stand firm when the storms come Deep roots are formed before the storm. The quiet choices no one sees are often the very things God uses to prepare us for the moments when standing firm matters most. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Missy: Download the August Scripture Journaling prompts (Wisdom) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

    126 - Deep Roots and Bold Faith with Missy Eversole

  4. Aug 17

    125 - How to Answer Tough Bible Questions with Daniel Buttafuoco

    Has someone asked you a tough question about Christianity, and you wished you had a clear, confident answer? In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy talks with trial lawyer and Christian apologist Daniel P. Buttafuoco about his book, Unapologetic: Clear Answers to Tough Bible Questions, A Trial Lawyer's Guide to Winning People, Not Just Arguments. Drawing from decades of courtroom experience, Daniel explains why the Christian faith is reasonable, historically grounded, and supported by evidence. He shares how eyewitness testimony strengthens the reliability of the New Testament and why differences within the Gospel accounts can actually support their credibility. In this episode, Missy and Daniel discuss: Why Christians need to understand the reasons behind their faith How eyewitness testimony supports the reliability of the New Testament Why young believers need apologetics before entering college How to answer tough questions without losing sight of the person asking them Christianity is not a blind faith. We have sound reasons for what we believe, and we do not need to fear hard questions. Our goal is not to win an argument. It is to point people toward the truth and hope of Jesus Christ with clarity, humility, and grace. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Daniel Buttafuoco: Website: Unapologetic • Quora Book: Unapologetic: Clear Answers to Tough Bible Questions, A Trial Lawyer's Guide to Winning People, Not Just Arguments.   Connect with Missy: Download the August Scripture Journaling prompts (Wisdom) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

    125 - How to Answer Tough Bible Questions with Daniel Buttafuoco

  5. Aug 10

    124 - Christ Is Greater Than the Chaos with Mike Tatlock

    Have you wondered how Christians can remain rooted in Christ and faithfully engage a culture filled with chaos, confusion, and compromise? In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy talks with pastor, author, and Portland Trail Blazers chaplain Mike Tatlock about his book, A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture. Mike explains why today's cultural climate feels like a storm and how believers can stand firm without retreating from the people and places God has called them to serve. He also shares how compromise begins when we agree with the wrong promises, how hidden altars can compete for our devotion, and the miraculous story of surviving a fall of nearly 600 feet while climbing Mount Hood. In this episode, Missy and Mike discuss: How believers can remain deeply rooted in Christ during cultural storms Why compromise begins when we agree with promises that contradict God's truth How success, comfort, money, and even our phones can become hidden altars Practical ways to engage others through prayer, relationships, thoughtful questions, and genuine follow-up This conversation is a powerful reminder that Christians should not run from the darkness. Christ in us is greater than the surrounding chaos, and God has placed each of us in a mission field where we live, work, and play. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Mike Tatlock: Website: Vertical Pursuit • Instagram Book: A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture Connect with Missy: Download the August Scripture Journaling prompts (Wisdom) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

    124 - Christ Is Greater Than the Chaos with Mike Tatlock

  6. Aug 3

    123 - A Biblical Response to Woke Culture with Dr. Neil Shenvi

    Have you wondered how Christians can recognize woke ideology without losing sight of truth, compassion, and the gospel? In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy talks with author and apologist Dr. Neil Shenvi about the new book he co-authored with Dr. Patrick Sawyer, Post-Woke: Asserting a Biblical Vision of Race, Gender, and Sexuality. Neil explains the worldview behind contemporary critical theory, why its message is especially appealing to young people, and how parents can prepare their children to recognize ideas that conflict with Scripture. He also shares practical guidance for navigating smartphones and social media, and reaching people with both courage and compassion. In this episode, Missy and Neil discuss: The four central ideas behind contemporary critical theory Why woke ideology continues to influence young people How parents can protect and prepare their children in a technology-driven culture Why listening, asking good questions, and sharing the gospel are essential when discussing difficult cultural issues This conversation is a powerful reminder that rejecting nonbiblical ideas is not enough. Christians must offer a better vision, one grounded in the truth, goodness, and beauty of God's Word. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Dr. Neil Shenvi: Website: Neil Shenvi • X • Facebook Book: Post-Woke: Asserting a Biblical Vision of Race, Gender, and Sexuality Connect with Missy: Download the August Scripture Journaling prompts (Wisdom) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

    123 - A Biblical Response to Woke Culture with Dr. Neil Shenvi

  7. Jul 27

    122 - Preparing Your Student for the Lion's Den with Dr. Gary Lovejoy

    Are we preparing our children for college, or simply sending them into the lion's den? In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy talks with Dr. Gary Lovejoy about his book, Students in the Lion's Den, and the growing concern many Christian parents have as their sons and daughters head off to college. Drawing from more than 30 years as a professor on a secular college campus and more than 40 years as a therapist, Dr. Lovejoy shares what he has seen firsthand as students wrestle with faith, loneliness, ideology, and the pressure to conform. He also offers practical wisdom for parents, churches, and students who want to stand firm in biblical truth without fear, anger, or panic. In this episode, Missy and Dr. Lovejoy discuss: Why many Christian students feel unprepared when their faith is challenged on campus How parents can respond when a child begins questioning or walking away from faith Why honest conversations before college matter more than lectures after the fact How churches and campus ministries can help students find biblical community and support This conversation is a powerful reminder that preparing students for college is about more than academics, scholarships, and dorm room supplies. It is about helping them build spiritual muscle, learn to ask good questions, and know why they believe what they believe before they enter the lion's den. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Dr. Lovejoy: Website: Dr. Gary Lovejoy  Book: Students in the Lion's Den Connect with Missy: Download the July Scripture Journaling prompts (Trust) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

    122 - Preparing Your Student for the Lion's Den with Dr. Gary Lovejoy

  8. Jul 20

    121 - Rooted in Truth and Ready to Stand with Sarah Rollandini

    Are you prepared to stand for truth when it costs you something? In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy talks with Sarah Rollandini, author of Gird Your Loins: A 30-day Devotional for Courageous Faith, about what it means to be rooted in biblical truth and ready to live boldly for Jesus in today's culture. Sarah shares how her years as a public school teacher opened her eyes to the need for deeper discipleship, stronger biblical foundations, and believers who are prepared to give a reason for the hope they have in Christ.  In this episode, Missy and Sarah discuss: Why "gird your loins" is a call for believers to prepare their minds and stand firm How shallow discipleship leaves Christians unprepared for hard cultural questions Why speaking truth with grace may still offend, and why that should not stop us How weary believers can rely on Scripture, the Holy Spirit, prayer, and biblical community This conversation is a timely reminder that bold faith is not about being loud, harsh, or argumentative. It is about being prepared, standing firm in God's Word, and loving people enough to speak truth with courage and grace. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Sarah: Website: Sarah Rollandini • Facebook Book: Gird Your Loins: A 30-Day Devotional for Courageous Faith Connect with Missy: Download the July Scripture Journaling prompts (Trust) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on the podcast may differ from my own Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I do not endorse my guests' religious views. Listeners should approach content with an open mind, embracing diverse perspectives to foster dialogue and understanding. Click here to view my What I Believe Statement.

    121 - Rooted in Truth and Ready to Stand with Sarah Rollandini
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Read Deeply. Live Boldly. Are you looking for books and conversations that strengthen your faith, challenge your thinking, and encourage you to live boldly for Jesus? Welcome to the Bold Faith Now Podcast, where faith, books, biblical truth, and courageous conversations come together. I'm Missy Eversole, author, speaker, podcaster, and Colson Fellow, and I believe the stories we read and the truth we take in can shape the way we live out our faith. Each week, we'll pull up a chair and talk with Christian fiction and nonfiction authors about their books, their faith, the stories behind their writing, and the biblical truths God has placed on their hearts. Some conversations will take us into fictional worlds that remind us of courage, redemption, hope, and grace. Others will help us wrestle with faith, culture, calling, and what it looks like to follow Jesus in everyday life. And along the way, you'll still hear solo episodes and biblical encouragement to help you grow deeper in God's Word and live with greater courage in a culture that desperately needs the hope of Jesus. You don't need to have all the answers or a theology degree to live boldly for Christ. You simply need a willing heart, a growing knowledge of His Word, and the courage to take the next faithful step. So grab your favorite drink, pull up a chair, and join me at the table. Let's read deeply, grow in truth, and live boldly for Jesus. Follow the Bold Faith Now Podcast so you never miss an episode. Website: www.missyeversole.com Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeversole_author

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