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Honest Christian Conversations

Podcast von Ana Murby

Englisch

Geschichte & Religion

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Honest Christian Conversations is a Christian podcast about spiritual growth, discernment, and real-life faith, hosted by Ana Murby. If you’ve ever questioned what you’ve been taught, struggled to separate biblical truth from false or misleading teaching, or wanted a deeper and more honest relationship with God, this podcast is for you. Through thoughtful, Scripture-grounded conversations, Ana explores addiction patterns, healing from legalism, obedience to Christ, spiritual growth, and the realities of everyday life with honesty and discernment. Learn to think clearly, discern truth, grow in confidence in your faith, and stop blindly trusting so-called Christian sources. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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Episode Why You Keep Falling Into the Same Sin: The Addiction Cycle Explained Cover

Why You Keep Falling Into the Same Sin: The Addiction Cycle Explained

Why do we keep repeating the behaviors we hate? In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations, I walk through the cycle of repeated sin and addictive behavior, exploring how triggers, habits, guilt, and shame can quietly keep us in bondage for years. Drawing from Romans 7:15–20 and my own testimony of overcoming a pornography addiction, I share practical reflections on: • Understanding triggers and behavioral patterns • Why repeated habits shape our desires and worldview • The difference between conviction and condemnation • How guilt and shame keep us trapped in unhealthy cycles • Why identity in Christ matters in overcoming repeated sin • Learning to take healing one day and one behavior at a time This episode is not about pretending to have life perfectly together. It’s about honestly confronting the cycles we hate, understanding why they happen, and learning how to walk toward freedom in Christ. –––––––––––––– If something in this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take a step forward in your faith, I’d love to hear from you. 👉 Write a quick review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/honest-christian-conversations/id1733709345] It helps this podcast reach others who are looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life. –––––––––––––– Looking for more support? 👉Continue the conversation [https://www.honestchristianconversations.com] Visit my Substack for thoughtful posts, podcast reflections, and ongoing discussion centered around faith, healing, discernment, and spiritual growth. 👉 Go deeper with the "Retrain Your Brain" Series [https://honestchristianconversations.kit.com/fadeefcb94] If you're walking through struggles with habits, addiction, or spiritual strongholds, this private podcast offers focused encouragement for recovery, healing, and freedom in Christ. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

20. Mai 2026 - 11 min
Episode Codependency and Addiction: How It Destroys Families (and How to Break Free in Christ) Cover

Codependency and Addiction: How It Destroys Families (and How to Break Free in Christ)

If you love someone struggling with addiction, you may feel stuck trying to fix, control, or carry what was never yours to hold. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I talk with Steve Rotermund about codependency and addiction—and how it can quietly destroy families. Steve shares his story of walking through his wife’s addiction, 13 years of codependency, and the impact on his marriage, children, and faith. This conversation looks at addiction from a different angle, not just the person struggling, but those living in the middle of it. We discuss what codependency really is, how it shows up in everyday life, and why trying to “fix” someone else can lead to deeper brokenness. If you’ve ever felt responsible for someone else’s emotions or choices, this episode will help you. –––––––––––––– If something in this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take a step forward in your faith, I’d love to hear from you. 👉 Write a quick review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/honest-christian-conversations/id1733709345] It helps this podcast reach others who are looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life. –––––––––––––– Looking for more support? 👉Continue the conversation [https://www.honestchristianconversations.com] Visit my Substack for thoughtful posts, podcast reflections, and ongoing discussion centered around faith, healing, discernment, and spiritual growth. 👉 Go deeper with the "Retrain Your Brain" Series [https://honestchristianconversations.kit.com/fadeefcb94] If you're walking through struggles with habits, addiction, or spiritual strongholds, this private podcast offers focused encouragement for recovery, healing, and freedom in Christ. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

6. Mai 2026 - 59 min
Episode Are You Addicted and Don’t Know It? Hidden Addiction Signs You Might Be Ignoring (Minisode) Cover

Are You Addicted and Don’t Know It? Hidden Addiction Signs You Might Be Ignoring (Minisode)

In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations, I’m talking about something most people never think to call addiction: the hidden patterns that don't seem that harmful on the outside. From control and perfectionism to people-pleasing and the pursuit of validation, some of the habits we excuse can quietly take hold of our hearts. In this episode, I open up about my own struggle with control, how hidden patterns can form without us realizing it, and why addiction is often more subtle than we think. You’ll also hear practical self-reflection questions to help you uncover what may be driving your habits, along with encouragement for how to begin walking in freedom without shame. If you’ve ever felt stuck in people-pleasing, emotional dependence, perfectionism, or hidden habits you can’t quite explain, this episode is for you. In this episode: • Hidden addiction signs most people miss • The connection between control, validation, and emotional dependency • Why people-pleasing can become addictive • Practical questions to help you identify unhealthy patterns • How to begin breaking free through honesty, repentance, and truth Want to go deeper? Check out my conversation with Steve Ward of STEPS Ministries [https://podcast.ausha.co/honest-christian-conversations-10/are-you-addicted-to-something-high-functioning-addiction-compulsive-habits-spiritual-freedom], where we unpack subtle addictions and why uncovering your “why” matters. Need extra support? 👉 "Retrain Your Brain" Series [https://honestchristianconversations.kit.com/fadeefcb94] If you're walking through struggles with habits, addiction, or spiritual strongholds, I also host a private podcast focused on recovery, healing, and freedom in Christ. –––––––––––––– If something in this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take a step forward in your faith, I’d love to hear from you. 👉 Write a quick review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/honest-christian-conversations/id1733709345] It helps this podcast reach others who are looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life. –––––––––––––– Looking for more support? 👉Continue the conversation [https://www.honestchristianconversations.com] Visit my Substack for thoughtful posts, podcast reflections, and ongoing discussion centered around faith, healing, discernment, and spiritual growth. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

17. Apr. 2026 - 8 min
Episode Are You Addicted to Something? High-Functioning Addiction, Compulsive Habits & Spiritual Freedom Cover

Are You Addicted to Something? High-Functioning Addiction, Compulsive Habits & Spiritual Freedom

Binge-watching, sugar cravings, people-pleasing, control, work—when does a habit become an addiction? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations, I talk with Steve Ward, founder of Steps Ministries [https://lifeimprovementsteps.com], about high-functioning addiction, compulsive habits, and the hidden “chains” that can quietly shape our lives. From alcohol and porn addiction to everyday coping patterns, we explore how addiction forms in both the brain and the heart, how to recognize the true cost of unhealthy habits, and how to begin the journey of addiction recovery without shame. You’ll walk away with practical insight, encouragement, and clear next steps toward healing, community, and freedom in Christ. –––––––––––––– If something in this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take a step forward in your faith, I’d love to hear from you. 👉 Write a quick review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/honest-christian-conversations/id1733709345] It helps this podcast reach others who are looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life. –––––––––––––– Looking for more support? 👉Continue the conversation [https://www.honestchristianconversations.com] Visit my Substack for thoughtful posts, podcast reflections, and ongoing discussion centered around faith, healing, discernment, and spiritual growth. 👉 Go deeper with the "Retrain Your Brain" Series [https://honestchristianconversations.kit.com/fadeefcb94] If you're walking through struggles with habits, addiction, or spiritual strongholds, this private podcast offers focused encouragement for recovery, healing, and freedom in Christ. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

1. Apr. 2026 - 55 min
Episode Why I’m Changing Honest Christian Conversations: Christian Discernment & A New Direction Cover

Why I’m Changing Honest Christian Conversations: Christian Discernment & A New Direction

Why am I changing Honest Christian Conversations? In this episode, I’m sharing the heart behind some important shifts happening to the podcast and how God has been reshaping my understanding of Christian discernment, leadership, and direction over the past season. Season 6 stretched me in ways I didn’t expect. Stepping outside my comfort zone, hosting conversations with people who think differently, and navigating uncomfortable topics didn’t just challenge listeners; it changed me. What began as an experiment in dialogue became a deeper lesson in humility, critical thinking, and trusting God with the outcome. –––––––––––––– If something in this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you take a step forward in your faith, I’d love to hear from you. 👉 Write a quick review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/honest-christian-conversations/id1733709345] It helps this podcast reach others who are looking for honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and real life. –––––––––––––– Looking for more support? 👉Continue the conversation [https://www.honestchristianconversations.com] Visit my Substack for thoughtful posts, podcast reflections, and ongoing discussion centered around faith, healing, discernment, and spiritual growth. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

11. März 2026 - 13 min
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