Faith for Real

Katrina Gambill
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What does it look like to be a Christian in the modern world? That's the question I'm trying to answer on Faith for Real. The Bible was written thousands of years ago, and we live in a world the people in it wouldn't recognize. But we're still supposed to live by it. And that gets really interesting when you get down into the normal decisions we make every day, because most of them don't have a clear "the Bible says do this" answer. So I want to dig into those questions. What does Scripture say? What principles apply here? What have we accepted as normal without thinking much about it? What are we free to enjoy? What's wise? What isn't? And how do we know the difference? That's what we're working through on Faith for Real.

  1. 5d ago

    Why Did Jonah Run From God?

    Jonah survives the storm and the fish, but his story still has a difficult conversation ahead of him. In this episode of Faith for Real, Katrina Gambill follows the complete story of Jonah, including his flight, the sailors’ response, his rescue, Nineveh’s repentance, and the plant outside the city. Jonah’s own explanation comes when the story reaches chapter four. It’s a story about receiving mercy and struggling when someone else receives it, too. We also keep an important distinction clear: mercy doesn’t mean calling evil good or abandoning accountability. Scripture: Jonah 1–4; 2 Kings 14:23–29 for Jonah’s historical setting. http://www.katrinagambill.com

  2. Sep 25

    When They Stop Asking: Raising Kids Who Can Follow God Without You

    At some point, our kids stop asking us first. They start making plans, forming opinions, wanting things, and taking steps before we even know what’s happening. And suddenly parenting starts to feel different. We’re still responsible for guiding them, but we also know we’re not supposed to make every decision for them forever. So what are Christian parents actually trying to build while our kids are still at home? In this episode of Faith for Real, I’m telling the story of how my 13-year-old negotiated the price of a truck on Facebook Marketplace before my husband and I realized how far the conversation had gone—and why one tiny nod from his stepdad made me think differently about what growing up is supposed to look like. We’ll look at Proverbs, Deuteronomy 6, Ephesians 6, and Luke 2 to talk about wisdom, discernment, parental authority, and what changes as our kids become capable of handling more on their own. Because the goal isn’t simply raising a child who follows our rules while they live in our house. We want to raise kids who know God, understand why His ways are good, seek wise counsel, and eventually make their own choices before Him when we aren’t standing beside them. And if you’re parenting a kid in that strange middle stage right now—old enough to do a lot on their own, but definitely not ready to do everything—I want to hear from you. What have you started handing over? And what are you absolutely not ready to hand over yet? 📖 FREE BIBLE CONTEXT CHEAT SHEET 8 questions I use when I'm studying to understand what I'm reading before deciding what it means: https://katrinagambill.com/bible-contex ▶️ WATCH PAUL PART 1: https://youtu.be/1NX3Cw-m2dA Subscribe for Bible stories, biblical biographies, and the backstory around what we're reading. LISTEN TO FAITH FOR REAL Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-for-real/id1896771493 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033jzpNigE3RJ6uqwiYCo1 More from me: https://katrinagambill.com/ I'm Katrina, and this is Faith for Real. http://www.katrinagambill.com

  3. Sep 18

    I Went Further Down a Paul Rabbit Hole. Here's What I Found.

    Paul is one of the most important people in the New Testament, but before he became the apostle we know, he was Saul of Tarsus—a man actively persecuting the earliest Christians. In Part 1, we’re going back to the beginning and following Paul’s story chronologically: his background, his education, his persecution of Christians, the road to Damascus, and the first years after his conversion. This is Paul’s story with the backstory—the historical and biblical context that helps all those familiar pieces finally fit together. http://www.katrinagambill.com

  4. Sep 11

    I Went Down a Rabbit Hole Studying Paul. This is His Story.

    Most of us know Paul. He wrote a huge chunk of the New Testament, went on missionary journeys, planted churches… we know Paul. But I realized pretty quickly while researching this episode that I knew almost nothing about Saul. So for Part One, we’re going all the way back. Where was he born? How was he both Jewish AND a Roman citizen? What did it mean that he was a Pharisee? And how does this guy go from being so against Christianity that he’s actively persecuting Christians to meeting Jesus on the road to Damascus? There is SO much backstory here that I had never learned, and suddenly a lot about Paul makes a whole lot more sense. This is Paul before he was Paul. http://www.katrinagambill.com

  5. Sep 4

    True Crime vs. My Faith: Why I Had to Stop

    I used to listen to true crime constantly—Crime Junkie, documentaries, unsolved cases, murder trials, all of it. Then one day I didn't want to anymore. But stopping made me wonder: should Christians listen to true crime at all? In this episode of Faith for Real, I'm looking at true crime and Christianity through the questions that changed how I consume it. We talk about the Netflix Jeffrey Dahmer series and Rita Isbell, the University of Idaho murders and Rebecca Scofield, the Lindsay Clancy trial, morbid curiosity, false witness, spiritual warfare, and what the Bible actually says about where we give our attention. I didn't find a Bible verse prohibiting true crime, and I don't think my decision to stop listening automatically becomes a rule for every Christian. But Scripture gave me much better questions to ask about why I wanted these stories, how I was treating the real people in them, what I believed about rumors and speculation, and how much of my attention I was willing to give them. If you've ever wondered whether Christians should listen to true crime—or you've started questioning your own true crime habit—this episode is for you. http://www.katrinagambill.com

  6. Aug 27

    Why We're Never Satisfied With What We Have

    I can have a closet full of clothes and still think I need clothes. I can have cabinets full of kitchen appliances and find another one that's supposed to make dinner easier. I can be perfectly happy with what I own, right up until I see the better version. Why doesn't having enough stop us from wanting more? I started with that question and ended up somewhere I didn't expect. First I looked at planned obsolescence, Keeping Up with the Joneses, and the psychology of social comparison. Companies have spent decades learning how to make us reconsider things we weren't planning to replace. But they didn't create our desire for more. They learned how to use a desire that was already there. So where does that leave Christians? In this episode of Faith for Real, I'm looking at Eve, surrounded by God's provision and still wanting the one thing she didn't have. Solomon, finding out what happens when you have enough money and power to keep saying yes. Jesus' teaching on what we treasure, serve, worry about, and seek. Paul, who learned contentment in both abundance and need. And Agur, praying for neither poverty nor riches. I'm not telling you never to upgrade your phone, or to feel guilty for buying something nice. Scripture doesn't ask for that. The question I'm asking is harder: what am I expecting to get from having what I don't have? And how do we learn to enjoy what God provides without spending our lives looking for what's next? http://www.katrinagambill.com

  7. Aug 19

    How Do I Know If I've Really Repented?

    Pharaoh, Saul, Judas, David, and Peter all confessed the same sin. Only two actually repented, find out what separates them. Have you ever confessed the same sin to God so many times you've lost count, and secretly wondered if any of it was even real? That's the question I went looking for an answer to here. I studied five guys in the Bible who all got caught in their sin and had to figure out what to do next — four of them said the exact same words, and only two of them changed. Here's what we get into: 0:00 Welcome and season two introduction 0:35 Why repeated sin can leave you questioning your confession 1:10 The five biblical examples of repentance 2:13 The three parts of real repentance 2:51 Judas: confession without turning to God 6:48 Three common lies about repentance and guilt 11:44 Repentance is not a performance review 15:55 Confession versus forsaking sin 16:28 Pharaoh: sorrow that fades when pressure lifts 18:10 Saul: protecting reputation after being confronted 20:16 Judas revisited: regret without seeking God 21:56 David: asking God to change the heart behind sin 24:47 Peter's denial of Jesus 26:57 Peter's restoration and renewed calling 28:04 Godly grief versus worldly grief 30:51 Practical steps for confession and change 32:43 Hope for anyone still fighting the same sin 33:15 Closing encouragement If you've ever wondered whether you're really repentant or just stuck in a cycle of guilt and apology, this one's for you. 🔔 Subscribe — new episodes every week. 📖 Scripture referenced: Exodus 9–10, 1 Samuel 15, Matthew 27, 2 Samuel 11–12, Psalm 51, Luke 22, John 21, 2 Corinthians 7, Proverbs 28, Romans 7 #repentance #biblestudy #confession http://www.katrinagambill.com

  8. Jun 19

    Letting Go of Control as a Christian Mom: Trusting God in Marriage and Motherhood

    What if the thing you keep trying to manage is actually something God is asking you to trust Him with? In this episode, Katrina talks about motherhood, marriage, control, co-parenting, and learning to make room for what God is building in your home. Through the story of one small moment between her husband and son, she reflects on how easy it is for a mom to confuse helping with managing — especially when she is used to carrying every schedule, emotion, correction, and outcome. Through Psalm 127, Psalm 68, and Ephesians 5, this episode looks at what it means to trust God to build the house, respect your husband without disappearing, and step back from roles God never asked you to carry. If you are a Christian wife or mom who feels responsible for keeping every relationship steady, this episode will help you ask a better question: am I supposed to help here, or am I supposed to trust God here? http://www.katrinagambill.com

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What does it look like to be a Christian in the modern world? That's the question I'm trying to answer on Faith for Real. The Bible was written thousands of years ago, and we live in a world the people in it wouldn't recognize. But we're still supposed to live by it. And that gets really interesting when you get down into the normal decisions we make every day, because most of them don't have a clear "the Bible says do this" answer. So I want to dig into those questions. What does Scripture say? What principles apply here? What have we accepted as normal without thinking much about it? What are we free to enjoy? What's wise? What isn't? And how do we know the difference? That's what we're working through on Faith for Real.

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  • Creator
    Katrina Gambill
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
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    © 2026 Made For This LLC
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