Unfiltered Christian Podcast

Ep 46 - Struggling with celibacy? Let’s talk about it!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2374030/fan_mail/new] If you’ve ever tried to live a life of abstinence and felt your body arguing back, you’re not alone and you’re not crazy. We sit down for one of our most unfiltered conversations yet as Shay shares her real celibacy journey, including the years of doing “seven months strong” then breaking, the nightly urges, and the quiet triggers that don’t look sinful until they pull you into temptation. We talk about Christian celibacy before marriage as a heart issue and a mind issue, not just a rule, and we keep it honest about what it feels like to wait for a covenant while life still happens.  We also go straight into the questions people whisper: Is masturbation part of celibacy? What about porn? How do those habits shape desire, create unrealistic expectations, and make intimacy harder later? Shay breaks down how she removed pornography first, then had to remove masturbation too, and why the emptiness after a quick release can become its own trap. If you’re searching for Christian advice on purity, sexual temptation, dating boundaries, and renewing the mind, this one gives practical steps without fake perfection.  Then we hit the hard part: what happens when you fall after years of trying, and you still love God. We talk guilt, accountability partners, spiritual warfare, and why “I don’t feel convicted anymore” can be a warning sign. We also connect it to Joseph’s story of fleeing temptation and trusting God when obedience seems to cost you. If this helps you, subscribe, share it with someone who’s struggling, and leave a review so more people find the conversation. What part of waiting challenges you most right now? Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/unfilteredchristianpodcast] 🎙️ Enjoying the podcast? Support the mission and help us keep these real, unfiltered conversations going: 👉https://ko-fi.com/unfilteredchristianpodcast [https://ko-fi.com/unfilteredchristianpodcast]   Got a question or topic you want us to dive into?  📩 unfilteredchristian1@gmail.com Let’s grow together in truth 🤍 Cece & Shay The Unfiltered Christian Podcast

EP 45 - Where Are The Men In Church?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2374030/fan_mail/new] When you look around church and mostly see women, it raises a bigger question than dating: what happened to the men, and what does church feel like from their side? We get real about why the gender gap shows up so strongly in many UK churches, from the way boys and girls are raised around faith to the subtle messages churches send about who belongs and who leads. We dig into the hard stuff people avoid saying out loud. Some men experience church as a feminine space with few places to be honest, build friendships, or process life without judgment. Others get approached mainly for labour, lifting, fixing, setting up, playing keys, and then left unseen when they need support. We also talk about men’s mental health, church wounds, and the pressure to “be strong” while suffering in silence. If church is meant to be a hospital, who is making sure men can actually be heard there? Then we move to solutions that are practical, not performative: ask men what they need, listen without comparison, and create real brotherhood through mentoring, sports, activities, and consistent community. We also share why building welcoming spaces matters for everyone, including Christian singles who want a safe environment that is not loaded with pressure but still keeps God at the centre. If you care about stronger families, healthier discipleship, and a more balanced church culture, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for more honest Christian talks, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find us. Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/unfilteredchristianpodcast] 🎙️ Enjoying the podcast? Support the mission and help us keep these real, unfiltered conversations going: 👉https://ko-fi.com/unfilteredchristianpodcast [https://ko-fi.com/unfilteredchristianpodcast]   Got a question or topic you want us to dive into?  📩 unfilteredchristian1@gmail.com Let’s grow together in truth 🤍 Cece & Shay The Unfiltered Christian Podcast

Ep 44 - Faith After A Stroke (In Memory of Devon)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2374030/fan_mail/new] Dee’s story starts with a request: record the conversation, then hold it until later. We did and now we’re sharing it with heavy hearts, because Dee has since passed away. What you’re about to hear is a moving testimony about stroke survival, faith under pressure, and the kind of resilience you don’t learn until life forces you to. Please note there’s a trigger warning for health trauma and hospital experiences.  We talk through Dee’s background as an island man who grew up with little, watched his mum carry the weight, and learned how to become a man without a steady father figure. He also opens up about racism in the UK, including violent incidents that left him fighting for safety and dignity. That stress carries into adulthood, where burnout, poor sleep, and intense work pressure collide with a season of trying to return to God and rebuild his spiritual life.  Then the health crisis hits. Dee describes alarming symptoms, repeated GP visits, being dismissed and misdiagnosed, and the moment everything spirals into a stroke, coma, and emergency brain surgeries with a 5% survival chance. We speak honestly about what recovery looks like after a stroke: fear, dependence, relearning speech and movement, emotional shifts, and the grief of losing the future you thought you had. Through it all, Dee points to prayer, family support, and surrendering control as the anchors that keep him standing.  If Dee’s testimony helps you, share it with someone who needs hope, subscribe for more conversations like this, and leave a review so more listeners can find the Unfiltered Christian podcast. What part of Dee’s journey stayed with you the most? Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/unfilteredchristianpodcast] 🎙️ Enjoying the podcast? Support the mission and help us keep these real, unfiltered conversations going: 👉https://ko-fi.com/unfilteredchristianpodcast [https://ko-fi.com/unfilteredchristianpodcast]   Got a question or topic you want us to dive into?  📩 unfilteredchristian1@gmail.com Let’s grow together in truth 🤍 Cece & Shay The Unfiltered Christian Podcast

EP 43 - Faith And Single Parenting

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2374030/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/unfilteredchristianpodcast] 🎙️ Enjoying the podcast? Support the mission and help us keep these real, unfiltered conversations going: 👉https://ko-fi.com/unfilteredchristianpodcast [https://ko-fi.com/unfilteredchristianpodcast]   Got a question or topic you want us to dive into?  📩 unfilteredchristian1@gmail.com Let’s grow together in truth 🤍 Cece & Shay The Unfiltered Christian Podcast

Ep 42 - Should Christians Eat Halal?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2374030/fan_mail/new] We wrestle with a simple question that turns out to be spiritual: should followers of Jesus eat halal meat when a prayer is invoked over it during slaughter. We read key Bible texts about food offered to idols, talk honestly about conviction, and share practical ways to respond without fear or judgement. Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/unfilteredchristianpodcast] 🎙️ Enjoying the podcast? Support the mission and help us keep these real, unfiltered conversations going: 👉https://ko-fi.com/unfilteredchristianpodcast [https://ko-fi.com/unfilteredchristianpodcast]   Got a question or topic you want us to dive into?  📩 unfilteredchristian1@gmail.com Let’s grow together in truth 🤍 Cece & Shay The Unfiltered Christian Podcast