You Can Handle the Truth!

You Can Handle the Truth!

A Gen Z daughter & her seen-it-all Baby Boomer mom—former actress and politician—take on life, the world, and their Christian faith with wisdom, wit, and just a touch of theatrics.

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July 14, 2025 41 mins

When Roland Warren was a student at Princeton, he and his girlfriend were pressured to abort their child. Instead, they chose life, and that decision changed everything. Now a national pro-life advocate and CEO of Care Net, Roland joins us to talk about what it means to be Pro Abundant Life.

In this episode of You Can Handle the Truth!, we talk about the spiritual deception behind abortion culture, the essential role of fathers, an...

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This episode of You Can Handle the Truth! features Shane Rosenthal, host of The Humble Skeptic, who reveals why Joanna—the overlooked woman in Luke’s Gospel—might have been the key eyewitness for Luke’s entire account.

We unpack archeological evidence, literary structures in Luke 24, and Joanna’s noble status as the granddaughter of Theophilus, the high priest. Shane also shares his powerful testimony of coming to faith after growi...

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In this solo episode, Kathy shares a bold message to two audiences: Christians who need clarity about Islam, and Muslim women who’ve never read their own sacred text.

She walks through what the Quran says about violence, women, and paradise—contrasting it with the dignity and hope Jesus offers. She also shares what’s happening in Iran, where Muslim women are having dreams and visions of Jesus and finding true freedom.

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In this timely episode, we talk immigration, faith, and facts with Jim Robb from NumbersUSA. With over 30 years of experience, Jim helps us understand what’s really happening at the border and how Christians can respond with both wisdom and compassion. We unpack voting trends, chain migration, and biblical principles that challenge believers on both sides of the political aisle. Don’t miss this episode if you’ve ever wrestled with ...

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What happens when parents lose the right to say “no”? In this episode of You Can Handle the Truth! we sit down with Rosalind Hanson of Moms For Liberty to discuss the high-stakes Supreme Court case Mahmoud v. Taylor, where parents are fighting back against public school policies that force children to engage with explicit materials without the ability to opt out.

From LGBTQ books in pre-K to state-backed sex education pushed by org...

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Heather’s story is one of the most sobering and powerful we’ve ever shared. In this episode of You Can Handle the Truth, we continue her testimony as she recounts her near-death experience after an overdose. She says she saw flashes of hell, total darkness, and felt an overwhelming separation from God.

This episode is about second chances, full surrender, and the power of Jesus to save. Heather shares how she found faith, forgivene...

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In this raw and powerful episode, we sit down with Heather Poffenberger to hear her story of addiction, trauma, and a near-death experience that led her to believe she saw hell.

From being introduced to alcohol at just two years old to enduring horrific loss, abuse, and repeated overdoses, Heather’s testimony is both heartbreaking and inspiring.

We’re not here to shock—we’re here to tell the truth. Jesus spoke more about hell than ...

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Is it just us, or is the world getting a little...weirder?

In this episode of You Can Handle the Truth!, we get real about the cultural confusion taking over Gen Z and Millennial life - from gender identity debates to cancel culture, “my truth” mantras, and "DIY religion." But through the chaos, there’s a bigger story unfolding, one where Jesus still speaks truth, offers solid ground, and invites you to something real.

It’s raw, fu...

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Gen Z is showing up to church again - and that’s good news. But are we ready to welcome them with humility, or are we holding onto pride and judgment that pushes them away? In this episode, we talk candidly about why humility is at the heart of real Christianity and how the church must shift to meet a hurting generation with compassion, not criticism.

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In this episode of You Can Handle the Truth!, we go back to the very beginning—Genesis. We explore why the world feels so broken, why bad things happen, and what Moses tells us about humanity's separation from God. We unpack the story of Adam and Eve, free will, the serpent’s deception, and how Jesus’ sacrifice brings redemption where we first fell short.

(00:00) Intro (01:10) Today’s Topic: Creation and Brokenness (04:12) Family D...

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May 5, 2025 39 mins

In this episode of You Can Handle the Truth!, we dive into the emotional reality behind Gen Z dating culture, the struggles of women in leadership, and the quiet battle between empowerment and compassion. We explore why so many young women feel used, disconnected, or disillusioned—and how Christian values offer a radically different path forward. With real stories, surprising statistics, and heartfelt wisdom, this episode challenge...

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In this episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most personal, controversial, and confusing topics in today’s culture: sex.

(00:00) Welcome & Spring 

(01:36) The Bathing Suit Struggle  

(05:18) Jesus Appeared to Women First—Here’s Why That Matters  

(07:15) From Free-Range Kids to Bubble-Wrapped Teens  

(10:38) Social Media, FOMO & Body Image  

(13:27) Let’s Talk About Sex 

(15:53) The Pill, Shame, and the Sexual Revolut...

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April 21, 2025 39 mins

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He came back. So can you.

In our comeback episode, Kathy and Annabelle celebrate the greatest plot twist in history—Jesus rising from the dead—and the surprisingly relatable redemption arc of the Apostle Peter (a man who fumbled hard and still got the mic at Pentecost). We’re talking comebacks: biblical, personal, and celebrity-level (because if Robert Downey Jr. can bounce back, so can you).

 

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April 14, 2025 43 mins

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It’s Holy Week, people, and it’s not just palm leaves and pretty dresses. This week we dive deep into the final atonement (yes, the moment that changed everything), and we are not holding back on folks who toss Jesus’ name around like it’s just punctuation. Spoiler: He’s not your cuss word.

We’re also talking through the most action-packed week in human history, giving you a front-row seat to the beauty, bruta...

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Glamping? Try God-led camping with no bathroom, no map, and no snacks. Welcome to the wilderness season, where the only thing flowing is manna and maybe your tears. Our mother-daughter duo deep dive into Moses, the wilderness, and why God sometimes makes us wait (and wait... and wait).

Why did an 11-day trip take 40 years? In this episode, Annabelle and her mom Kathy dive into the story of the Israelites in th...

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In this episode of You Can Handle the Truth, we dive into the dangers of crowd mentality, cancel culture, and the consequences of following emotions over truth. Kathy recalls a striking childhood memory—seeing Bobby Kennedy just days before his assassination—shedding light on how easily people get swept up in movements without fully grasping their implications.

We then explore the most profound example of canc...

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March 24, 2025 42 mins

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Are you following people or following truth? In this episode of You Can Handle the Truth, we dive into one of the biggest challenges in today’s world—discerning truth when emotions, trends, and social pressures try to dictate our beliefs.

 

(00:00) Intro

(02:06) Following Feelings vs. Following Truth

(04:35) Why So Many Young People Get Led Astray

(06:15) The Rise of Eastern Religion & Mysticism in America

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In Part 2 of Mom’s testimony - from Broadway actress to searching for truth, her journey takes a life-altering turn—with a bold prayer and an undeniable miracle in a mall. 💍 She prays for a husband… and gets an unexpected answer. 🛍️ A real, no-holds-barred miracle happens between the food court and the clearance rack. 🙏 God moves in the most unexpected places—this story proves it. If you’ve ever doubted that miracles still happe...

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In the captivating premiere of You Can Handle the Truth, Baby Boomer Kathy takes us on a wild, heartfelt journey through the '60s, '70s, and '80s—growing up without a spiritual foundation and searching for something deeper. From questions about God to Broadway and a guru, her search for truth takes unexpected turns. But one night, the intercessory prayers of a friend's Bible study change everything.

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