Raised on Faith

Raised on Faith
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In a world that often leaves families feeling isolated, we’re choosing to show up for each other every single week. We’re two brothers in Christ. One navigating the early days of fatherhood, one a few steps ahead, sharing what we’re learning in real time about faith, marriage, and raising a family. From the weight of leadership in the home to the everyday moments that shape who we’re becoming, nothing is off the table. Join the conversation and grow with us.

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 18: What Happens When You Give God 21 Days? | What Fasting Taught Me About Faith

    What happens when you give God 21 days and remove the distractions standing between you and Him? In this episode, Chris and Josh unpack Josh’s deeply personal experience completing a 21-day fast. What began as an act of prayer for healing for his son Hudson, his family, and the people he loves quickly became something Josh didn’t expect: a lesson in surrender. Josh shares how removing food created more space for prayer, Scripture, and time with God, ultimately forcing him to confront his need for control. Along the way, he realized that faith isn’t transactional, fasting doesn’t guarantee the answer we want, and sometimes God changes us before He changes our circumstances. Together, Chris and Josh explore prayer, gratitude, distractions, waiting on God, and what it actually means to seek Him first. They also challenge themselves, and you, to ask one important question: What have I sacrificed lately to create more room for God? Maybe fasting isn’t only about what you give up. Maybe it’s about discovering what you’ve been holding onto. A special thank you to Dad Life for sending us the hats we're wearing and featuring in this episode! Check out their gear at www.dadlife.store and connect with them on Instagram @dadlife_co. To learn more about Raised on Faith, submit a prayer request, connect with us on social media, and stay updated on future episodes, visit www.raisedonfaithpod.com. Welcome back to Raised on Faith.

  2. Sep 9

    Episode 17: When Grief and Joy Collide | Losing a Grandfather & Becoming a Father

    How do you grieve one life while preparing to welcome another? In this episode, Chris and Josh have an unplanned and deeply personal conversation about what happens when grief and joy collide. Just weeks after unexpectedly losing his grandfather, Chris opens up about processing that loss while preparing to become a father for the first time. Together, they reflect on grief, faith, legacy, and the peace that comes from knowing a loved one is with God. Chris shares the lasting impact his grandfather had on his life, the prayers he faithfully prayed throughout Chris and his wife's infertility journey, and the lessons he hopes to carry forward into fatherhood. They also talk honestly about the excitement, pressure, and uncertainty of becoming a parent and the desire to build a home grounded in faith, love, and intentionality. Sometimes life asks us to hold heartbreak in one hand and overwhelming joy in the other. Through both, God remains faithful. To learn more about Raised on Faith, connect with us on social media, and stay updated on future episodes, visit www.raisedonfaithpod.com. Welcome back to Raised on Faith.

  3. Sep 2

    Episode 16: I Thought God Had Left Me... | Finding God in the Darkest Seasons (ft. Karen Oxendine)

    What happens when you believe God has left you in the season you need Him most? In this episode, Chris and Josh sit down with their friend Karen Oxendine for a deeply honest conversation about faith, motherhood, divorce, church hurt, loneliness, and finding God again after one of the darkest seasons of her life. Karen shares how a painful divorce left her feeling abandoned by friends, disconnected from the church, and eventually questioning whether God had left her too. For years, she carried that hurt and isolation while continuing to show up as a single mother. But looking back now, Karen can see something she couldn't see then: God never left. Together, they talk about finding community again, learning to worship again, allowing people back into your life, and how God can use our deepest pain to help us encourage someone walking through the same valley. Your darkest season isn't necessarily where your story ends. Even when you can't feel Him, God is still there. To learn more about Raised on Faith, connect with us on social media, and stay updated on future episodes, visit www.raisedonfaithpod.com. Welcome back to Raised on Faith.

  4. Aug 26

    Episode 15: Why Hasn’t God Healed Me Yet? | Trusting God Through Epilepsy

    What do you do when you've prayed for healing, but the healing hasn't come? In this episode, Chris and Josh have one of their most personal conversations yet as Josh opens up about his family's journey through his son Hudson's epilepsy diagnosis. After months of appointments, uncertainty, difficult days, and countless prayers, Josh shares what it looks like to continue trusting God when the answer you're desperately hoping for hasn't come. Together, they talk candidly about fear, frustration, fatherhood, unanswered prayer, and the tension between believing God can heal while remaining faithful when He hasn't yet. It's a conversation about wrestling with the questions we don't always have answers for and discovering what trust looks like in the middle of the struggle. Faith isn't always understanding why something is happening. Sometimes, it's choosing to trust God while you're still waiting for the answer. A special thank you to Dad Country Club for sending us the hats we're wearing in this episode and supporting Raised on Faith. Check them out at www.dadcountryclub.com and follow them on Instagram @dadcountryclub. To learn more about Raised on Faith, connect with us on social media, and stay updated on future episodes, visit www.raisedonfaithpod.com. Welcome back to Raised on Faith.

  5. Aug 19

    Episode 14: One “Yes” Could Change Everything | Faith, Friendship & Fatherhood (ft. Evan Purpura)

    What if one simple “yes” could change the direction of your life in ways you never expected? In this episode, Chris and Josh sit down with their friend Evan Purpura for a conversation about faith, friendship, fatherhood, and the unexpected ways God can use ordinary decisions to shape our lives. From building an online community that eventually brought Chris and Josh together to navigating marriage, raising a daughter, career ambitions, and everything in between, Evan shares what life looks like in his current season. Together, they talk about friendships formed in unexpected places, balancing the roles and responsibilities we carry, making time for the people who matter, and recognizing how God may be working through moments we don't fully understand at the time. Sometimes you don't get to see where the road leads before taking the first step. You simply say yes, stay faithful, and trust God with what comes next. One decision. One connection. One “yes.” You never know what it could lead to. To learn more about Raised on Faith, connect with us on social media, and stay updated on future episodes, visit www.raisedonfaithpod.com. Welcome back to Raised on Faith.

  6. Aug 12

    Episode 13: Our Hottest Takes | These Might Make You Mad... But Hear Us Out

    Everybody has a few opinions they know might get them in trouble. This week, we're saying ours out loud. In this episode, Chris and Josh share some of their hottest takes on faith, family, culture, and everyday life. Some are lighthearted, some might make you think, and a few might have you completely disagreeing with what they have to say. From the way we approach our faith and raise our families to the cultural norms we've simply learned to accept, this conversation explores the beliefs, opinions, and convictions that shape how we see the world. Along the way, Chris and Josh challenge the listener, share plenty of laughs, and dig a little deeper into why they believe what they believe. Not every take is meant to change your mind. Sometimes, it's simply worth having the conversation. You don't have to agree with every take. Just hear us out. To learn more about Raised on Faith, connect with us on social media, and stay updated on future episodes, visit www.raisedonfaithpod.com. Welcome back to Raised on Faith.

  7. Aug 5

    Episode 12: Why Change Feels So Hard | Identity, Growth & Following Jesus (ft. Brian Auman)

    Why does change feel so difficult, even when we know it's good for us? In this episode, Chris and Josh are joined by Brian Auman for an honest conversation about identity, spiritual growth, and what it really looks like to follow Jesus through every season of life. Together, they explore why we often resist change, how our identity shapes the choices we make, and the daily process of becoming more like Christ. Brian shares insights from his own journey of faith as they discuss the tension between who we are today and who God is calling us to become. From breaking old habits and surrendering control to embracing growth that doesn't always feel comfortable, this conversation is a reminder that transformation is rarely instant, but it's always worth pursuing. Following Jesus isn't about becoming someone else overnight. It's about faithfully taking the next step, trusting that God is shaping you with every season, every challenge, and every act of obedience. To connect with Brian, follow him on Instagram @aumanforthree. Check out his fitness Instagram @briangets_fit. And, you can also learn more about his work by visiting www.brianaumaninsurance.com, www.brianaumanrealestate.com, or www.brianaumancoaching.com. To learn more about Raised on Faith, connect with us on social media, and stay updated on future episodes, visit ⁠www.raisedonfaithpod.com⁠. Welcome back to Raised on Faith.

  8. Jul 29

    Episode 11: Why Do We Feel So Alone? | Finding Community Again

    Why do so many of us feel more connected than ever... yet more alone than ever before? In this episode, Chris and Josh unpack the growing epidemic of loneliness and explore why genuine community feels so much harder to find as adults. From busy schedules and changing life seasons to social media and the loss of intentional relationships, they discuss the barriers that keep us isolated and what it takes to build meaningful connections again. Together, they reflect on the difference between being surrounded by people and truly being known, why friendships require more intentionality than they once did, and how vulnerability can become the bridge to authentic community. They also share personal experiences, practical encouragement, and biblical wisdom on why we were never meant to do life alone. Community rarely happens by accident. It grows through intentionality, consistency, and the courage to reach out first. To learn more about Raised on Faith, connect with us on social media, and stay updated on future episodes, visit www.raisedonfaithpod.com. Welcome back to Raised on Faith.

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In a world that often leaves families feeling isolated, we’re choosing to show up for each other every single week. We’re two brothers in Christ. One navigating the early days of fatherhood, one a few steps ahead, sharing what we’re learning in real time about faith, marriage, and raising a family. From the weight of leadership in the home to the everyday moments that shape who we’re becoming, nothing is off the table. Join the conversation and grow with us.

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    Raised on Faith
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    2026
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