Episode 112- Unrealistic Expectations Pt 1

Episode-113- Rerun

(Rerun) In this episode of our podcast, Thomas and Kari Shepherd, a husband-and-wife team, dive deep into the topic of overcoming toxic negativity. They explore how a negative mindset can infiltrate our lives, relationships, and workspaces, leading to a spiral of discouragement and despair. Together, we share practical steps and biblical wisdom to combat negativity, reclaim joy, and foster a positive, faith-filled outlook.

Episode 112- Unrealistic Expectations Pt 1

This week on the Forward Podcast, Pastor Thomas tackles a subject many men silently wrestle with every day, unrealistic expectations. Modern men are carrying enormous pressure. Be successful. Be strong. Be spiritual. Be emotionally stable. Lead your family perfectly. Never struggle. Never slow down. Never fail. But what happens when the expectations we place on ourselves... or the ones culture places on us, become impossible to carry? In this episode, we have an honest conversation about comparison, burnout, leadership pressure, marriage expectations, spiritual fatigue, and the hidden weight many men carry quietly. We discuss how social media, culture, and even our own pride can create standards God never intended us to live under.

Episode 111- Next Steps

Graduation is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. In this episode of the Forward Podcast, Thomas and Kari talk about the “next steps” every graduating senior should think about as they enter a new season of life. From faith and friendships to purpose, pressure, and staying grounded in a changing world, this conversation is full of practical encouragement for graduates and those investing in them.

Episode 110- Mother Knows Best

Thomas and Kari sit down for one of their deepest conversations yet as they discuss the phrase, “Mother Knows Best.” In a culture that constantly redefines motherhood, they explore what Scripture says about the spiritual influence, wisdom, burden, and responsibility of a godly mother. This episode dives into the unseen emotional weight moms carry, the spiritual atmosphere they create in the home, and the challenges of raising children in today’s culture. They also tackle difficult questions about anxiety, social media, exhaustion, guilt, discipleship, and what biblical motherhood truly looks like in real life. Whether you are a mom, have a mom, or are raising a family, this conversation will encourage you to value the God-given influence of faithful motherhood. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share the episode with someone who has impacted your life through faithful motherhood.

Episode 109- When Leaders Fall

This week we’re talking about a painful but important topic: how to move forward when a leader you respected falls morally or ethically. We’ll walk through practical ways to process the hurt, grieve well, and keep moving ahead.