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The journey of faith is a beautiful mystery. We might anticipate it being a linear process, but in reality, it's a unique process filled with ups and downs. Often we set an expectation for our journey of faith, but then we are bound to be disappointed. It's also unique for each person and their walk with the Lord.

On today's podcast, Andy and myself are joined by a special guest, my daughter Kayleigh. Kayleigh is the content director for our team. During this episode, we discuss the mystery of the journey of faith and the uncharted path before us of following God. We hear about the walls Kayleigh has experienced and gone through along her walk with God and hear a bit more about Andy's journey of faith as well.

It's been nearly ten months of the Uncharted Podcast, and on today's episode, we're reflecting on what we've learned throughout 2021. We started this podcast with a plan to discuss the journey of faith and the mystery of God throughout it all. We've had people share with us their unique faith experiences, had interviews with authors, podcasters, and teachers, and dove into many meaningful, in-depth conversations.

There is no story too broken for Jesus to redeem. When all our formulas break down, there is a Savior who never does. Karrie's story is no different. Karrie grew up in the church. She knew all the formulas she needed to do in order to earn God's love. But as she got older, she realized that all the formulas and striving still didn't satisfy the deep longing for hope in her heart.

During our conversation, we learn about Karrie's journey to hope and are reminded of how easy it can be for us to stop seeking our true source of endless peace: God. It was a beautiful dialogue, and I hope it will help you learn some tools on how to seek God to help you be fulfilled.

Do you ever feel like you don’t belong or fit in? Do you ever ask God, “Who am I that you would give me this task?” I know I certainly have. On today’s episode, you’re going to hear from Kate Czechowicz, who is the women’s pastor at Mariners Church.Kate’s story reminds us that our journey of faith doesn’t always follow a straight line. She shares how while she may not fit the mold of the typical women’s pastor at a megachurch, clinging to God’s voice and his purposes is exactly where she needs to be.

"I want believe the best in you; and to me, that's what kinship is all about. It's an approach to humanity. It's a Jesus-following way of being that will honor the dignity, the image of God, in every human-being." – Mark Fields

Today on the podcast, I had a conversation with Mark Fields, the founder of Kinship Collective. It is yet another reminder that the journey of faith is an incredible adventure and a joyful experience if we allow God to guide us through the path that is not "uncharted" to Him. God will teach us about Himself, ourselves, and the world. He will invite us to bring good healing and comfort to those around us.

"Human dignity, the idea that humans are valuable, is rooted in the biblical concept that humans are made in the image of God." – Daniel Darling

With everything going on in the world today, I wanted to share with you an interview I did with Daniel Darling last year. Daniel wrote a book on human dignity and how every single person was created in the image of God. Every person was created by God on purpose for a purpose, and it's important we remember that as we go along our journey of faith. Each of us were created for a unique purpose, and we discuss that and so much more on today's podcast.

There are so many amazing stories about women in the Bible, but often, they are left behind or forgotten. Today on the podcast, I speak with Carolyn Custis James. She is an author of seven books, six of which specifically discuss the role of women within the Word and our world.

Some of her books include Finding God in the Margins, which is about the book of Ruth and looking at Ruth from a female perspective. She wrote Malestrom: Manhood Swept into the Currents of a Changing World, which became Christianity Today's Book of the Year in 2016. Some of her other wonderful books include Half the Church: Recapturing God's Global Vision for Women, Understanding Purpose, Lost Women of the Bible, and When Life and Beliefs Collide: How Knowing God Makes a Difference.

Divorce can be a tricky topic and is not often discussed with relation to your journey of faith. Between the few Bible verses that talk about it and the pain and loss that happens in the middle of one, divorce is often covered in shame, doubt, sadness, and loneliness.

Today on the podcast, we have my husband, Jim, and we go into depth on marriage, divorce, pain, and God's ultimate grace.

Today, Ines and Andy share about their experiences as parents trying to guide their children along the journey of faith. They reflect on how their own childhood and church experiences have played a key role in how they've chosen to equip their children in matters of faith. As we learned in our previous episode with Dan Koch, the Gospel is an excellent primer for how we should live our lives, and that means in all functions. Parenting isn't just a label, it's a course we as parents have to take.

Please listen in and enjoy this podcast as we unpack what it means to spiritually guide our children on their faith journey.

When you first became a believer, did you think you would eventually have enough knowledge that you would feel a great deal of certainty? I know I did. But our journey of faith doesn't work that way. We are always learning and growing, as we should be. When we reach a rigid certainty, it’s likely we have halted our progress.

Today's podcast episode is with Gabe Lyons, who is the host and founder of Q Conference. He believes we should hold the posture of staying curious, thinking well, and doing good. When Gabe started his ministry, he realized that many people were being given the answers instead of being prompted to think for themselves. He set out to help people stay curious. Read More…

Many of us, during our journey of faith, have a desire to become more educated or more certain on specific biblical topics, as we think it is vital to the strength of our walk with the Lord. However, sometimes the search can lead to more confusion. What do we do then?

This week, I am joined by Bonnie Lewis. Bonnie thought that if she became more educated and more certain on biblical topics that she would be a stronger believer. However, during her time and after completing her education, she found herself with more questions and a greater awareness of all she needed to learn. Bonnie became passionate about seeking out diverse voices, and this led her to sometimes chose the road less traveled.

The journey of faith isn't always linear. It can be like a winding road, full of twists and turns. Sometimes, to our surprise, we might find ourselves feeling disconnected, asking questions about beliefs once held secure, having doubts, even struggling to trust the people who have led us.