Jesse shares how his years in youth ministry shape the way he parents now, and why he believes kids don’t just need youth pastors and teachers—they deeply need their parents to be spiritual shepherds too. He describes a meaningful practice he’s developed: for the two years before each child enters high school, he reads through a special Bible just for them, underlining, making notes, and writing prayers in the margins. When they step into that new season, they receive a Bible filled with evidence of a dad who has been praying, thinking, and walking with God on their behalf.

It’s a simple, powerful picture of legacy, Scripture, and the long, faithful work of loving our kids toward Jesus.

Listen to the full conversation with Jesse here.

Jesse reflects on the rich heritage of faith he received from his parents, including his father Brent’s years as a Walk Thru the Bible instructor, and the way his parents protected and involved their kids in ministry so that church became a place of joy, not resentment.

He also shares a heartfelt account of walking through his dad’s long cancer journey, the grief of loss, and the “dark night of the soul” that followed—when belief in God still made sense in his mind, but felt distant in his heart.

It’s an honest, hopeful, and deeply encouraging conversation for anyone who loves the church, has been hurt by the church, or is serving in leadership and longing to stay healthy over the long haul.

It’s a heartfelt conversation you won’t want to miss.

Sean explains the roots of apologetics, how it equips believers to respond with wisdom and clarity, and why asking honest questions is not the opposite of faith. He also shares why doubt can be a doorway to deeper trust in God, and how understanding the big picture of Scripture helps us see where we fit in God’s story.

It’s an amazing, intellectual conversation you don’t want to miss!

Find out more about Sean at: seanmcdowell.org

Sean defines apologetics as providing a defense or reason for the hope we have, rooted in the Greek word apologia. He clarifies that apologetics serves two key functions: Equipping Christians with answers to build a confident faith and Removing barriers for unbelievers who are open to considering the claims of Christ.

The conversation also touches on the common misconception that doubt is the opposite of faith, which Sean asserts is one of the worst things we do; he emphasizes that doubt is not the opposite of faith, but unbelief is.

It’s a great conversation you won’t want to miss!

Listen (and watch!) to the full interview with Chip Ingram here: https://www.walkthru.org/blog/47-chip-ingram-on-finding-your-place-in-gods-story/

Learn more about Chip and listen to more Step Into the Story episodes here: https://www.walkthru.org/blog/47-chip-ingram-on-finding-your-place-in-gods-story/

Listen to the full interview with LeAnne Martin here: https://www.walkthru.org/blog/46-leanne-martin-on-finding-beauty/

Learn more about LeAnne and listen to more Step Into the Story episodes here: https://www.walkthru.org/blog/46-leanne-martin-on-finding-beauty/

Listen to the full interview with Bob Goff here: https://www.walkthru.org/blog/45-bob-goff-on-catching-whimsy/

Learn more about Bob and listen to more Step Into the Story episodes here: https://www.walkthru.org/blog/45-bob-goff-on-catching-whimsy/

Crawford Loritts has been the featured speaker at Super Bowls, NCAA Final Four Chapel, and the Pentagon. He served for 27 years on the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ and for 15 years as the pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, GA. He is also the author of 9 books and the host of 2 nationally-syndicated radio programs. Today, he serves as the President and Founder of Beyond Our Generation, an organization committed to encouraging and helping shape the next generation of Christian leaders.

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