You Asked, Let's Talk.

About You Asked, Let's Talk.

You Asked, Let’s Talk is a podcast for people who still have questions about faith. Every episode starts with a real question someone is asking about God, the Bible, doubt, suffering, church, purpose, or real life. Host Bobby McGraw sits down with thoughtful guests to stay with the question long enough to make sense of it. No pressure. No spin. No easy answers. Just Honest to God conversations about the Bible and real life for people who are still asking, still thinking, and still open to where the conversation might lead. Follow us at clearfaith.org/join (http://clearfaith.org/join) to stay connected. Follow us on our social channels: Instagram: @clearfaithfoundation (https://www.instagram.com/clearfaithfoundation) Facebook: @clearfaithfoundation (https://www.facebook.com/people/Clear-Faith-Foundation/61589954023986/) YouTube: @clearfaithfoundation (https://www.youtube.com/@clearfaithfoundation)

Publisher

Clear Faith Foundation

Category

business · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 May 2026

Latest episode

27 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Oct 2026

   What Makes Life Feel Like Enough? (feat. Joshua Becker)

   What happens when you get the thing you thought would finally be enough, and still want more? Bobby McGraw talks with Joshua Becker, author and founder of Becoming Minimalist, about possessions, achievement, and where we look for security. Joshua remembers a Saturday spent cleaning his garage while his five-year-old son waited outside for him to play. That moment changed what he wanted to own and how he wanted to spend his time. But owning less did not end every struggle. Joshua also shares how reaching the New York Times bestseller list left him wanting a higher spot or another week on the list. He explains how minimalism helped him see Jesus’ teachings about money and generosity differently, and why he looks to God for the contentment achievement cannot give him. If you keep moving the finish line, this conversation offers a chance to consider what you’re hoping the next thing will do for you. Key Takeaways Possessions can cost more than money. Caring for them can take time and attention away from the people you love. Owning less does not automatically end the need to prove yourself. Joshua still recognizes that pull in his accomplishments. Minimalism, as Joshua describes it, means owning what you need so you can give more attention to what matters. Giving away excess possessions helped Joshua understand Jesus’ teachings as a better way to live, rather than only a demand to sacrifice. Joshua finds his foundation for contentment in God’s care. For those curious about Jesus, he suggests exploring a church with someone they trust or reading Mark or John. Chapter Markers 00:00 - Why More Never Seems Like Enough 05:35 - The Garage Moment That Changed Joshua’s Life 10:00 - Money, Possessions, and the Cost of Wanting More 16:12 - Finding Security in God and Rethinking Jesus’ Teachings 21:28 - Where to Start Exploring Jesus Resources JoshuaBecker.com (https://joshuabecker.com/) - Joshua’s recommended starting point for his books, projects, and other work. Becoming Minimalist (https://www.becomingminimalist.com/) - Joshua’s website about intentionally owning less. Listen to the full episode of You Asked, Let’s Talk, and share this conversation with someone wondering why the next achievement never seems to feel like enough. Have a question of your own? Send it to Clear Faith (https://clearfaith.org/podcast) for a possible future conversation. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: XCAR3AJ5ZK8ARWRF

2. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Job or Calling: What's the Difference? (feat. Brad Lomenick)

   How do you know what you’re supposed to do with your life without letting what you do become who you are? Leadership expert Brad Lomenick joins Bobby McGraw to talk about calling, identity, work, and what happens when an assignment that once felt right no longer fits. Brad shares how looking for “breadcrumbs” from earlier in life can reveal gifts and patterns that have been there all along, and why your calling is bigger than any job title or season. They also explore what it means to remain faithful when your current work does not feel like the best expression of who you are, why relational intelligence matters in an increasingly digital world, and how to think about faith when Christian leaders disappoint you. For anyone questioning their career, purpose, identity, or faith, this conversation offers a way to think about the season you are in without assuming you have to have the next one figured out. Key Takeaways Look for “breadcrumbs” from your past that reveal the gifts and patterns that come naturally to you. Your job is an assignment, not your identity. Calling can remain consistent even as your work changes. Faithfulness still matters when your current season does not feel like the perfect fit. In an age of AI, curiosity and relational intelligence can make a meaningful difference in how we connect with people. Disappointment with Christian leaders does not have to end your exploration of faith. Get curious about where your cynicism comes from and keep asking questions. Chapter Markers 03:45 - Breadcrumbs Lead to Calling 05:22 - Assignment vs. Calling 06:10 - Be Curious About Your Gifts 09:30 - The Importance of Humble Leadership 11:44 - Who Am I When the Title Changes? 13:52 - When Your Job Doesn’t Satisfy You 16:31 - Relational Intelligence in the Age of AI 17:49 - Spiritual and Vocational Calling 19:07 - Can You Trust Faith After Leaders Fail? 20:58 - How Curiosity Helps You Be Heard 23:29 - Why Christianity? 25:04 - Conclusion and Where to Find Brad Resources H3 Leadership (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0718088506?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback) - Brad Lomenick’s book on becoming a more integrated leader. H3 Leadership Podcast (https://www.h3leadership.com/) - Brad recommends his podcast as the best place to follow his current work. Have a question about God, faith, or the Bible you have been afraid to ask out loud? Visit clearfaith.org/podcast (http://clearfaith.org/podcast) to submit it for a future episode of You Asked, Let’s Talk.

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Why Are Christians So Judgmental? (feat. Greg Jao)

   Why do Christians sometimes come across as so judgmental, especially toward people who believe, live, or think differently? Bobby McGraw sits down with Greg Jao of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship to talk about disagreement, cultural blind spots, curiosity, and what it looks like to hold real convictions without reducing people to their worst ideas. He also explains why Christians need to acknowledge where the church has caused real harm and why humility can open conversations that defensiveness shuts down. Keep looking, keep asking questions, and do not let someone else’s failures end your curiosity. Key Takeaways Christians can read the same Bible differently because culture shapes what we notice and what we overlook. Curiosity helps us understand people without requiring us to abandon our convictions. Christians should be willing to acknowledge and apologize for real harm done by the church. Disagreement becomes judgmental when we stop seeing the other person as a whole human being. If judgmental Christians have made faith difficult to explore, keep looking at Jesus and keep asking questions. Chapter Markers - 00:00 - Welcome to Greg Jao - 13:02 - How Culture Shapes the Way We Read the Bible - 19:11 - Why Curiosity Changes the Conversation - 23:35 - Owning the Church’s Baggage - 30:21 - How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable Links and Mentions InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (https://intervarsity.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=MW_IV_895-41678_paid-search-fy21_DIGSEARCH2007&utm_content=christian-community_evangelism_nil_nil&sc=DIGSEARCH2007&mwm_id=481324069338&mwsc=IV-895-DIGSEARCH2007&utm_campaign=MW_IV_895-45872_paid-search-fy23_20220801_DIGSEARCH2208&&utm_content=discipleship_nil_nil_nil&&mwm_id=481324069338&IV-895-DIGSEARCH2208&MW_IV_895-45872_paid-search-fy23_20220801_DIGSEARCH2208&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=11668424124&gbraid=0AAAAACpLBhqXTXGVJoyXlwgb0S_53kBsx&gclid=CjwKCAjw2aPVBhBkEiwA0Cptt0o5slNGjAcbIoH8AEJaAD-lMULn_MhSr16Kf060Y5YlbGq3HAmm9BoC5igQAvD_BwE) - Greg’s ministry serving students on college and university campuses. Greg recommends it as a place where believers, doubters, and people exploring Christianity can ask questions together. Clear Faith Foundation - Have questions about faith, God, or Christianity? Visit clearfaith.org (https://clearfaith.org) to explore honest conversations and resources for the questions that matter most. 30-Minute Bible - Want to understand the bigger story of Scripture? Visit 30minutebible.com (https://30minutebible.com) for a simple, accessible way to see how the Bible fits together. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: I8ZVCGXNL5ICVQAJ

4. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Is God Punishing Me? (feat. Suzanne Nadell)

   When something painful happens, it is easy to wonder: Did I do something wrong? Is God punishing me? Bobby McGraw sits down with Suzanne Nadell to explore that question through her story of two cancer diagnoses, years of uncertainty, and a faith that changed along the way. Suzanne talks honestly about being angry with God, powering through pain, and learning to slow down and process what was happening. She reflects on how suffering clarified her purpose and taught her to receive help from others. For anyone facing a diagnosis, disappointment, or season that feels unfair, this conversation is a reminder that hardship is not proof that God has abandoned you. Key Takeaways A painful season is not proof that God is punishing you. You can be angry or confused with God and still turn toward Him. God can bring good from painful circumstances without pretending the pain itself is good. Sometimes healing means slowing down instead of outrunning what hurts. Other people matter in hard seasons. Let them help carry the weight. Chapter Markers 00:00 - Welcome to Suzanne Nadell 03:43 - Growing Up With Faith That Felt Like Rules 06:51 - Finding a Faith of Her Own 08:03 - Suzanne’s First Cancer Diagnosis 10:25 - Facing Cancer as a Young Mom 12:34 - What Cancer Did to Her Faith 14:52 - A Second Cancer Diagnosis 16:20 - When Suzanne Got Angry With God 18:24 - What She Did With the Anger 21:02 - The Moment She Finally Stopped and Felt It 24:23 - Is God Punishing Me? 26:14 - What Romans 8:28 Meant to Suzanne 28:23 - How Suffering Changed Her Faith 30:14 - Following the Nudges She Had Ignored 32:04 - Why God’s Timing Can Feel So Slow 34:31 - What to Do in the Middle of a Diagnosis 37:22 - Letting Other People Show Up 40:09 - How Suzanne’s Calling Became Clearer 42:25 - She Leads Church and Finding Your People 44:12 - Remember That You Are Loved Links and Mentions Wired to Lead - Suzanne’s book about leadership lessons from the newsroom and leading in the church: https://www.amazon.com/Wired-Lead-Being-Leader-Church/dp/0827243464 (https://www.amazon.com/Wired-Lead-Being-Leader-Church/dp/0827243464) SuzanneNadell.com (http://SuzanneNadell.com) - Suzanne’s book, speaking, and current work: http://SuzanneNadell.com (http://SuzanneNadell.com) Called To All of It - A program for women navigating faith, family, and career: https://suzannenadell.com/called-to-all-of-it-1 (https://suzannenadell.com/called-to-all-of-it-1) She Leads Church - A community and conference for Christian women in leadership: https://www.sheleadschurch.com/ (https://www.sheleadschurch.com/) CaringBridge - The online journal Suzanne used during her cancer experiences: https://www.caringbridge.org/ (https://www.caringbridge.org/) Rooted - A church program Suzanne participated in around her second diagnosis. Romans 8:28 - A passage central to how Suzanne understood God working through the good and painful parts of her story. Follow You Asked, Let's Talk and share it with someone going through something hard and wondering where God is in the middle of it.

5. 

   15 Sept 2026

   What Does God Want Me to Do With My Life? (Dr. Jennifer Keitt)

   What does God want me to do with my life, especially when the path I’m on no longer feels right? Bobby McGraw sits down with Dr. Jennifer Keitt to talk about success, purpose, waiting, emotions, and recognizing God’s direction when life stops making sense. At 27, Jennifer had checked every box but still found herself deeply dissatisfied. What followed was her “summer of chaos,” a season that changed the direction of her life. She shares how waiting, trial and error, Scripture, relationships, and even disorientation helped shape her next steps. For anyone wondering whether they are behind, missing God, or simply unsure what to do next, this conversation offers a different way to think about finding purpose. Key Takeaways Success does not automatically mean you are living the life you were made for. Feeling disoriented can be an invitation to pay attention to what is happening beneath the surface. Hearing God can look like Scripture, wise questions, trial and error, peace, and taking the next step. Purpose usually unfolds over time rather than arriving as a complete roadmap. Your emotions can provide important clues as you discern what is happening in your life. Chapter Markers 00:00 - Welcome to Dr. Jennifer Keitt 00:49 - When Success Still Feels Empty 03:06 - A New Faith in a Confusing Season 05:26 - The Summer of Chaos 07:17 - When Aloneness Becomes an Invitation 08:28 - Finding a Different Path 10:22 - What Does It Mean to Hear God? 12:11 - Abraham, Transition, and Learning to Go 15:21 - What Abraham Teaches Us About Waiting 16:08 - Why Time Is Not the Enemy 19:16 - How Jennifer’s Purpose Kept Expanding 23:18 - Why Bigger Audiences Did Not Grow Her Faith 24:33 - When Success Feels Empty Again 26:19 - When God’s Math Does Not Make Sense 28:39 - What Emerging Adults Are Asking 32:46 - Learning to Lead Yourself First 36:25 - What to Do When You Do Not Know Your Next Step 39:38 - God, Emotions, and Paying Attention 41:11 - What Jennifer Wishes She Knew at 27 42:31 - Learning to Wait for Something New 44:50 - Where to Connect With Jennifer 47:57 - A Final Word for the Journey Links and Mentions Keitt Institute (https://keittinstitute.org/) - Jennifer’s work in self-awareness, leadership, emotional health, and personal development: keittinstitute.org JenniferKeitt.com (https://jenniferkeitt.com/) - Jennifer’s personal website. Jolt Academy (https://joltacademy.co.uk/) - A Keitt Institute program focused on personal development and understanding how you think, respond, and lead. The Codex - Jennifer’s “spiritual operating system” for understanding how people connect with God and grow spiritually. Genesis 12 - Abraham’s story of leaving what was familiar and following God without knowing the full destination. Isaiah - Jennifer references God doing a “new thing” as she discusses her current season of waiting. Listen to the full episode of You Asked, Let’s Talk, follow the podcast, and share it with someone wondering what God wants them to do next.

6. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Is the God of the Old Testament Really Good? (feat. Dr. Heath Thomas)

   Why does God seem angry, violent, or even mean in parts of the Old Testament while Jesus seems so loving? Bobby McGraw sits down with Old Testament scholar and Oklahoma Baptist University president Heath Thomas to wrestle honestly with that question. Heath argues that we often begin the biblical story in the wrong place. Before God is described as judge, He is revealed as the Creator and giver of life. From there, the Old Testament tells a larger story of rescue, blessing, discipline, and restoration. Along the way, Heath explores difficult questions about war, judgment, poetry, doubt, and why following Jesus does not mean having every answer. Sometimes, he says, Jesus is less a simple answer and more the clue we keep following. Key Takeaways The Old Testament begins with God as Creator and giver of life, not as an angry judge. God’s relationship with Israel is part of a larger rescue story meant to bring blessing to the world. Difficult passages about war and judgment make more sense within the Bible’s larger story. Faith does not require an answer to every question. Sometimes “I don’t know” is an honest place to begin. Much of the Old Testament is poetry, meant to shape how we see reality rather than simply give us information. Chapter Markers 00:00 - Welcome to Heath Thomas 02:01 - All of Life, All for Jesus 04:03 - From Rules to Relationship 08:39 - Jesus Is the Clue 10:22 - What Does a Relationship With God Look Like? 14:13 - Personality and the Way We Experience God 16:36 - How Heath Became an Old Testament Scholar 19:20 - Why Does God Seem Angry in the Old Testament? 21:49 - Israel and God’s Rescue Mission 25:18 - A Kingdom of Priests and a Blessing to the World 27:36 - What About War in the Old Testament? 30:25 - Starting the Story With the God of Life 33:03 - Why Did God Allow Us to Sin? 36:10 - Faith When You Do Not Have the Answer 39:03 - Why, How Long, and the Presence of God 41:24 - Are We Reading the Old Testament Wrong? 42:52 - Why So Much of the Old Testament Is Poetry 47:42 - Where to Start Exploring the Old Testament 48:21 - Where to Connect With Heath Links and Mentions The 30-Minute Bible (https://www.amazon.com/30-Minute-Bible-Gods-Story-Everyone/dp/0830847847) - An accessible introduction to the larger story of Scripture. Reading the Old Testament as Christian Scripture (https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Old-Testament-Christian-Scripture/dp/0801098033) - Heath’s book on the Old Testament, God’s character, and its connection to the New Testament. Oklahoma Baptist University (https://www.okbu.edu/) - Heath serves as president. Abraham Kuyper - Dutch theologian referenced in the discussion of Christ’s lordship over every area of life. Listen to the full episode of You Asked, Let’s Talk, follow the podcast, and share this conversation with someone who has wrestled with the God of the Old Testament or wondered whether difficult Bible passages can still be trusted.

7. 

   1 Sept 2026

   Can I Still Trust Jesus After Church Hurt? (feat. Mark Matlock)

   In this first episode of You Asked, Let’s Talk, Bobby McGraw sits down with author and speaker Mark Matlock to talk about spiritual curiosity, church hurt, hypocrisy, and why Jesus is still worth another look. Mark shares how his posture toward faith conversations shifted from quick, combative answers to relational honesty, and he reflects on the difference between believing Christian ideas and actually knowing Jesus. For anyone who has been wounded by church, disappointed by religious people, or unsure where to take their questions, this conversation offers a gentle reminder: keep your eyes on Jesus. Key Takeaways Spiritual curiosity is not something to fear. It can be a doorway into deeper faith. Faith is more than knowing beliefs about Jesus. It is learning to trust and follow Him. Jesus spoke truth without humiliating, alienating, or punishing people with His words. Church hurt can go deep, affecting our ability to trust both people and God. You do not have to have every answer to take one honest next step toward faith. Chapter Markers 00:00 - Welcome to Mark Matlock 02:39 - Magic, India, and Relational Faith 06:19 - From “God Said It” to Honest Curiosity 09:15 - Believing Ideas vs. Knowing Jesus 11:30 - Killing the Inner Pharisee 15:09 - Why We Cannot Grow Alone 17:31 - What It Means to Trust Jesus 23:17 - The Image of God and the Ache for More 27:15 - When Church People Let You Down 30:17 - Hypocrisy, Humility, and Community 33:00 - Will You Let Me Be Not Okay? 38:15 - Advice for the Spiritually Curious 40:42 - Alpha and Safe Places to Ask Questions 42:25 - The Longing for Something More 43:53 - What Mark Would Say to Someone Hurt by Church 45:32 - Where to Connect with Mark Links and Mentions Alpha - Mentioned as a helpful, no-pressure place to explore spiritual questions. WisdomHacker.com (http://WisdomHacker.com) - Mark’s work on biblical wisdom and everyday life. The Wisdom Hacker on Instagram - Mentioned by Mark as a way to connect. Mark Matlock on Facebook - Mark engages in conversations with people from different backgrounds. Listen to the full episode of You Asked, Let’s Talk, follow the podcast, and send this episode to someone who may still be carrying questions about faith, church hurt, or whether Jesus is worth trusting again.

8. 

   31 May 2026

   You Asked, Let's Talk | Official Podcast Trailer

   You Asked, Let’s Talk is a podcast from the Clear Faith Foundation with Honest to God conversations about the Bible and real life. Maybe you have a faith background, but somewhere along the way the questions started to outnumber the answers. Maybe faith has never felt like a place with room for someone like you. Or maybe you still show up, but there are questions beneath the surface you’ve never quite known where to take. This podcast begins with the belief that questions are not the problem. Not having anywhere to take them is. Hosted by Bobby McGraw, each episode starts with a real question from a real person. Then Bobby sits down with authors, scholars, teachers, and everyday people who have thought deeply about that question and have something worth sharing. No lecture. No sales pitch. No pressure to land somewhere before you’re ready. Just honest conversations about God, faith, Jesus, the Bible, doubt, and the life we’re actually living. Submit your question at clearfaith.org/podcast (http://clearfaith.org/podcast) and subscribe wherever you listen. You Asked, Let’s Talk.

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