Welcome to If I’m Honest: Ministry Unfiltered. We are your hosts, Summer and Jhamal, and we are campus ministers who love Jesus, college students and laughter. We invite you to follow us on our journey as we untangle the thoughts of ministers with fun, transparent, and encouraging stories. You can trust that we will always keep it real and relatable every time you tune into the show!
Q & A | Relationships, Gen Z, End Times, And More!
The hosts answer listener questions about relationships, Gen Z, and end times, offering unfiltered thoughts and insights on popular topics in this Q&A episode.
19 Aug 2024
IIH: End Times, Mark of the Beast, and Lizard Politicians…Oh My!
This episode explores the church's role in addressing end times prophecies and conspiracy theories amid societal fear and confusion.
6 Aug 2024
If I'm Honest ... I'm Discontent | Throwback
The hosts of "If I'm Honest: Ministry Unfiltered" explore the impacts of unacknowledged discontentment and Jesus' initiation for us, addressing how far is too far when discontent with yourself.
22 Jul 2024
IIH: How Should the Church Respond to America's Chaos?
The hosts discuss the Church's responsibility to address political turmoil in America, emphasizing engagement and care amidst overwhelming current events.
15 Jul 2024
If I'm Honest...Money Won't Fix Everything!
The hosts of "If I'm Honest: Ministry Unfiltered" explore money's role in life, suggesting a shift in focus towards contentment and generosity can lead to a more fulfilling existence.
8 Jul 2024
If I'm Honest...Our Evangelism Needs Work!
The hosts discuss modern evangelism, emphasizing love and personal experience to attract people without demonizing them.
1 Jul 2024
If I'm Honest...What Is This New Age Christianity?
What's up y'all! Today we are talking about all things crystals, sage, and manifestation, (oh my)! We get really honest about new age spirituality and practices that often are rooted in our inability to wait and endure well to see God's will accomplished.
Let us know what you think or if you have more questions for us to discuss, send us an email or a DM on our IG page. We look forward to hearing from you!
24 Jun 2024
If I'm Honest...Can We Talk About Sex?
Welcome back everyone! On this episode of the cast, we get into a conversation about sex and its positive (and sometimes negative) impact on us as believers . We discuss the gift that God ingrains in sex and why it’s worth waiting to engage in.
Let us know what you think about our takes or if you have more questions for us to discuss, send us an email or a DM on our IG page. We look forward to hearing from you!
17 Jun 2024
If I'm Honest...Queer Folks Are Made In God's Image Too!
What's up guys! On this week's episode, we talk about the LGBTQ+ community. Often times, this community has been ostracized and demonized by the Church, but some actually argue they have more faith to keep showing up and living for Christ amidst persecution from the Church itself.
Though we are no experts, we provide our insight on how queer folks are made in the image of God with the hopes of creating more understanding on how to truly love one another well!
Let us know your thoughts and experiences. And if you have more questions for us to discuss, send us an email or a DM on our IG page. We look forward to hearing from you!
10 Jun 2024
If I'm Honest...Obedience Is Scary!
Hey y'all! On today's episode of the cast, we get into what it means to be obedient to what the Lord is calling us to do! We think through how we can be sure we are hearing God and how obedience is actually good for us in the end, even though it is often difficult!
Tell us your thoughts or struggles with being an obedient follower of Christ. If you have more questions for us to discuss, send us an email or a DM on our IG page. We look forward to hearing from you!
3 Jun 2024
If I'm Honest...I Don't Want To Forgive!
What's up y'all! On this episode of the cast, we continue our conversation on conflict by discussing the topic of forgiveness. Learning to forgive and be forgiven can be so difficult but it's also a process that is necessary for reconciliation. Tune in as we discuss the nuances of what it means to do life with people when we need to forgive!
Let us know your thoughts on forgiveness, send us an email or a DM on our IG page. We look forward to hearing from you!
27 May 2024
If I'm Honest...Conflict Is Inevitable!
On this episode of the cast, we discuss the eventuality of conflict in all of our relationships. We share our struggles and wisdom when it comes to how we navigate those moments in an effort to do conflict in a biblical and healthy way.
Some of the questions we tackles this episode are:
1) Why does conflict arise in our relationships?
2) How do we handle conflict well according to scripture?
Let us know your thoughts and your experiences about conflict! DM us on our IG page or leave a comment. We look forward to hearing from you!
20 May 2024
If I'm Honest...I Would Rather!
Welcome back everyone! 🥳 On this episode of the cast, we start things off light with an exciting game of Would You Rather! You’ll get a much deeper view into our thought processes as friends as well as our random thoughts on faith and culture! 💭
Let us know if you disagreed with our takes or if you have more fun questions for us to discuss. Comment or send us a DM on IG. We look forward to hearing from you!
18 Sept 2023
If I'm Honest...Church Is Difficult But Necessary!
On this episode of the cast, we discuss the reasons why this generation has seemingly abandoned the church and how the church is necessary to the Christian life. We dive into the tension and gift that Christian community can be if we focus on god's vision for the church.
Some of the questions we tackles this episode are:
1) How do we begin to reconcile our past traumas of church with the present need for a local community?
2) What is the detriment of ignoring and abandoning the church (globally and locally) in its current state?
3) How can we follow Jesus if we can ignore the parts of His body that are ailing and decaying?
Let us know your thoughts and your experiences about church! Send us an email or a DM on our IG page. We look forward to hearing from you!
11 Sept 2023
If I'm Honest...I'm Just Tired!
Welcome back everyone! On this episode of the cast, we discuss the toll that ministry takes on our bodies and souls. We lean into the vulnerability of what it feels like to pour from an empty cup and the need to establish rhythms of rest for healthy relationship with God, others, and our work.
Some of the questions we tackles this episode are:
1) How do we recognize our need to stop and rest even when it doesn’t seem easy?
2) How does our restlessness effect our health (spiritual, mental, emotional, physical)?
3) How can we care for and hold accountable those in need of rest?
Let us know your thoughts and your experiences with this topic! Send us an email or a DM on our IG page. We look forward to hearing from you!
28 Aug 2023
If I'm Honest...The Holy Spirit Didn't Say That!
On this episode of the cast, we discuss the implications of hearing and speaking on behalf of God and the weight that a ministers words carry. We also get into the pressures that ministers can face as they seek to provide comfort to those they serve.
Some of the questions we tackles this episode are:
1) What does it mean to hear from God? Does He actually still speak?
2) How do we navigate ministry in a culture that seeks for signs more than they do presence and maturity in Christ?
3) How can we comfort those who are hurting without bearing false witness on God?
Let us know your thoughts and your experiences with this topic! Send us an email or a DM on our IG page. We look forward to hearing from you!
21 Aug 2023
If I'm Honest...Dating Is Like Potted Meat!
On this episode of If I'm Honest: Ministry Unfiltered, we talk about dating and how it can be ghetto in these dating streets. We discuss the inner dialogue we have and our desire to be in Godly and healthy relationships. We get into topics such as being unequally yoked, why our witness matters, and how we need to give more grace for those dating ministers.
Some of the questions we'll address are:
1) Why is the dating scene so difficult to engage in?
2) Why is it important to date people who understand the ministry calling God has given us?
3) How do we provide grace for those who date ministers?
4) How do we invite Jesus to be Lord over every area of our lives, including our relationships?
We want to hear form you! Would y'all like a part two to this conversation? Send us your questions about dating or your wildest dating story to our email at ministryunfiltered@gmail.com and you may be featured in an episode!
14 Aug 2023
If I'm Honest...Can I Be Vulnerable?
On this episode, we jump straight in as we discuss our struggles with being vulnerable and fully human. We will be talking about the internal questions we ask ourselves while we wrestle with the weight of ministry work and how we engage our emotions and struggles aside from our work.
(We experience some technical difficulties towards the end of the cast that affects our sound quality. We apologize and ask that you would bear with us and continue to listen.)
Some of the questions we'll address are:
1) What is so hard about being vulnerable in and outside of ministry?
2) Why is it important to have well balanced community of friends, mentees, and mentors? What is the danger of not being discipled and poured into?
3) How do we invite Jesus into the spaces of our humanity so we can truly be His image bearers?
We want to hear from you! What makes it hard for you to allow Jesus and community into your humanity?
7 Aug 2023
If I'm Honest...I'm Discontent!
On our first episode, we jump straight in as we tackle the topic of discontentment. We will be talking about the impacts that unacknowledged discontentment can have in our lives and what Jesus' initiation is for us.
Some of the questions we'll address are:
1) How far is too far when you are discontent with yourself?
2) When can we start to take matters into our own hands if we feel like God isn’t listening?
3) Am I expected to hold on forever?
We want to hear from you! What’s some odd things you’ve done or seen done due to being tired of waiting?
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