Raised to Stay

About Raised to Stay

Are you standing at the intersection of your faith and your frustration? Raised to Stay is the essential podcast for those who have seen the flaws, felt the pain, and questioned everything but still feel a powerful pull toward the heart of Jesus. We create space for the messy, honest, and complex journey of faith. If you have been raised in the church and are looking for a way to stay with Jesus without minimizing your doubts or frustrations, join us. Let's rebuild and remain, together.

Publisher

Natalie Runion

Category

arts · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Jan 2023

Latest episode

26 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

7 of 23 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   26 Aug 2025

   Body and Soul with Lisa Whittle

   In this episode of the I Don't Even Like Women podcast, Natalie and Lisa Whittle discuss the importance of self-love, body positivity, and understanding our identity as women created in the image of God. They explore the concept of whole body theology, the impact of cultural narratives on body image, and the church's role in fostering healthy conversations about our bodies. The discussion emphasizes the need for women to take control of their thoughts, understand their worth, and embrace a h...

2. 

   19 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Embracing Your Sparkle- with Sparkle Netto

   In this episode, Natalie and Sparkle engage in a heartfelt conversation about the multifaceted roles women play in life and how they can embrace their identities without being confined to societal expectations. Sparkle shares her journey from aspiring to be the first female president to finding her purpose in serving others through her experiences as a mother and a professional. They discuss the importance of rewriting negative scripts, the power of community, and how to navigate failure with...

3. 

   22 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Mean Girls in Ministry with guest Jonetta Prendergast

   In this enlightening conversation, Natalie and Jonetta Prendergast explore the complexities of sisterhood among women in ministry. They discuss the importance of healing, the impact of identity issues, and the challenges posed by competition and gossip. Jonetta shares her insights on the mean girl mentality, the significance of the Titus II woman, and the power of prophetic words. They also address the Jezebel spirit and how to navigate toxic environments while encouraging women to seek commu...

Inside a recent episode

Embracing Your Sparkle- with Sparkle Netto

Published 19 Aug 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] No. Or, you know, working with someone who has been wrestling with body image or whatever and saying today, I'm putting it all out there. We have done the hard work. Where do you personally get the holy huts buzz? What we would call it? Like, oh, holy huts buzz. Like, where do you, where does that come from? At 35 years old when you're looking at sick. Thirty -seven. I just heard my perfect. Like, at 36, because we know what 40 something kind of magical happens in women. Yeah, we're kind of like, yeah, don't care. They call it the eagle. Have you heard that? It's incredible. It's the most beautiful thing. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

115 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

33 ratings

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