It’s easy to react to headlines.
It’s harder to listen.

In this episode, I talk with my cousin Sonya, who lives and works in Minneapolis, about the recent ICE activity and what it looks like from someone actually there.

We discuss immigration enforcement, fear within immigrant communities, how local churches are responding, and how Christians can navigate these conversations without living in an echo chamber.

This isn’t about outrage.
It’s about proximity.

If we want to love others well, we have to understand their lived experience.

Also, if you would like to help provide rent support for people affected by the activity, you can do so through this GoFundMe campaign.

Grace and peace.

00:00 Introduction and Context of Minneapolis Events
04:49 Sonya's Journey to Minneapolis and Counseling Career
07:48 Life in Minneapolis: Community and Environment
10:43 Involvement with Immigrant Families and Community Support
13:39 Understanding ICE Activities and Community Impact
16:36 Personal Stories and Experiences with Detention
19:45 Legal and Ethical Concerns Surrounding ICE Operations
22:32 Fear and Anxiety Among Immigrant Families
34:06 Understanding the Hostility of Immigration
35:41 Demographics of Immigrants in Minnesota
37:29 Fraud Cases and ICE Presence in Minneapolis
42:05 Protests and Community Response to ICE
45:58 Christian Community's Involvement and Support
50:37 Misconceptions About Immigrants
52:32 The Human Rights Crisis and Community Support
57:17 Ways to Help Immigrants in Minneapolis

Some teachings sound biblical.

They use Scripture.
They feel familiar.
They often come from trusted voices.

But when you look closely… they aren’t rooted in Jesus as revealed through the Scriptures.

In this episode, I walk through seven dangerous teachings quietly shaping the church right now—from Christian nationalism and Zionism to the Jezebel spirit, same-sex marriage, head coverings, racial myths, and how we address habitual sin. (You can read the article version here.)

This is not about policing pastors.
It’s not about hunting heresy.

It’s about becoming theologically anchored.

Because anything that distracts us from becoming like Jesus—
even if it sounds spiritual—
is dangerous.

Grace and peace.

00:00 Introduction to Unfeigned Christianity
02:19 The Importance of Theological Anchoring
09:45 Seven Dangerous Teachings in the Church
10:33 The United States as a Christian Nation
22:02 The Head Covering and Submission
29:12 Accountability to Christ
29:15 The Curse of Ham Myth
34:40 Consequences of the Curse of Ham Myth
36:45 The Jezebel Spirit
48:00 Understanding Rebellion and Authority

I almost quit.

After a long season of health challenges, burnout, and disillusionment, I came close to walking away from writing, podcasting, and this work altogether. In this episode, I share what brought me to that edge—and what pulled me back.

This episode marks a reset for Unfeigned Christianity as we begin 2026.

We talk about why the church desperately needs to be theologically anchored, why emotional health is essential for discipleship, and how we are often being formed more by media and politics than by the way of Jesus.

This isn’t a polished manifesto.
It’s an honest conversation.

If you’re longing for a faith that is grounded, emotionally healthy, and capable of loving others well—this journey is for you.

*You can read the written version of this episode here.

00:00 Welcome Back and Personal Updates
01:18 Introducing Zara Aurielle
02:47 Reflecting on the Past Year
04:40 Upcoming Interviews and Themes
09:06 The Importance of Theological Anchoring
17:54 The Need for Emotional Health
27:10 Loving and Discipling Others Well

If you’re tired of shallow faith, reactive Christianity, or pretending everything is fine—this space is for you.

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Grace and peace.