For Real Though
With your host McKenna Ferry
Episodes
April 2, 2023 • 61 mins
Caleb Dierzen and Allie Reader are back this week with McKenna to talk all about goodness. In this discussion, the crew takes a deep dive into a rather vague fruit in order to determine what it actually means to be good like God is good.
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March 28, 2023 • 20 mins
For Real Though is a year old today. Listen in on today’s episode as McKenna shares how the podcast started in the first place and all about what has happened since.
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March 20, 2023 • 64 mins
Tim and Lynette Kosloskus are the kinds of people who seem to be constantly ready to share about how God has changed their lives. Join McKenna and JoLeigh, as they get to listen in on the stories, encouragement, and wisdom this couple shares from their own life experiences.
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March 14, 2023 • 45 mins
Continuing the Fruit of the Spirit series, Caleb Dierzan and Chris Knapp join McKenna to figure out what kindness really even is, and what it looks like when it shows up as a fruit of ones relationship with God.
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March 6, 2023 • 65 mins
For Real Though is back after a break with a brand new kind of episode. It is super easy to get lost in the weeds of the many confusing theological debates and theories, but in all reality, theology is not reserved for scholars and Professional Christians. On this episode, McKenna is joined by Katie Sievers to answer your questions about baptism and jump-start your own study on this topic.
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February 13, 2023 • 56 mins
Next up in the Fruit of the Spirit line-up is Patience. McKenna, Rebekah, and Ian Duda got together for this episode to share their own struggles with this fruit and discuss ways they are challenging themselves to grow.
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February 6, 2023 • 55 mins
Our Fruit of the Spirit series is back with a discussion on peace. Join in on the conversation about what biblical peace is, what it looks like in our lives, and how we can pursue it. JoLeigh and Rebekah join McKenna on today’s episode to specifically address peace in light of anxiety and how reflecting back on what God has done plays into peace as well.
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January 30, 2023 • 52 mins
We are so excited to share another Translating Christianese episode with you. Today Arol McFadden and Allie Reader join McKenna to discuss the phrase hedge of protection. This phrase is often seen as a sort of throw-away prayer, one overused and without much actual meaning, but this discussion uprooted a bunch of super important thoughts about it. Join McKenna and her guests as they explore the origin of the phrase, whether or not ...
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January 23, 2023 • 52 mins
The Passion Conference is a Christian conference for young adults with the mission of calling students from campuses across the nation and around the world to live for what matters most. McKenna, Rebekah, JoLeigh Buchanan, and Miranda Ruff share their experiences from attending this years gathering and discuss the value of the experience for other Christian young adults.
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January 16, 2023 • 48 mins
Today, this episode steps out of the studio, and all the way down to Atlanta, Georgia. Join McKenna as she asks other young adult Christians about their relationships with God.
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January 2, 2023 • 53 mins
The difference between joy and happiness. In this Fruit of the Spirit episode, Avery Hannig and Allie Reader jump on to tackle this topic. Join McKenna, Avery, and Allie for a lot of laughter and discussion as they talk about baby fever, middle names, how the brain works, and ultimately, how to pursue joy in your relationship with God.
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January 2, 2023 • 41 mins
McKenna is joined by Parker, JoLeigh, and Rebekah to kick off a new series on the Fruits of the Spirit. Join them in this introduction episode for an overview of what the Fruits of the Spirit are and how they show up in our lives.
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January 2, 2023 • 63 mins
It may not be Valentines Day, but today we are talking about love. Special guests Chris and Maddy Garcia jump in to share the super sweet story of how they met and fell for each other. Listen in to hear how the Holy Spirit fuels us to love our family, friends, and significant others.
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January 2, 2023 • 32 mins
McKenna, Rebekah, and special guest Claire Vanderhart continue the conversation on how God is surprising. Join them as they talk about what wrestling with God looks like, why bringing our emotions to God is so important, and how we can trust God through seasons of waiting.
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January 2, 2023 • 48 mins
This episode is for all you grinches who do not immediately overflow with joy and glad tidings at the first mention of Christmas. How you can still be a good Christian if the nativity story is not enough to change your mood and melt away your stress. McKenna is joined by YAC members Emily Corcoran and JoLeigh Buchanan to discuss the concerns they see regarding Christmas as well as ideas on what to do if you don’t love the holiday s...
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January 2, 2023 • 54 mins
This episode of For Real Though takes things outside! Join McKenna as she interviews people on the street to hear their answers to the question, What is service, really.
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January 2, 2023 • 45 mins
In this episode, McKenna and Rebekah have the privilege of talking with the incredible Claire Vanderhart. Claire is the director of the womens ministry and connections ministry at Moody Church, but this was not always the case. If you are looking for a beautiful story about trusting God even when it does not make sense, this is the episode for you.
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January 2, 2023 • 59 mins
As young adult Christians, when asked if studying philosophy holds any value, the short answer is Yes. Well, kind of. Mostly. McKenna and her guests Ian Duda and Emily Corcoran dig into this question in this mind-bending episode.
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January 2, 2023 • 45 mins
In this episode, McKenna sat down with special guest and radio host Leesa Leslie to discuss the topic of fasting. Joining them are JoLeigh Buchanan and Emily Gillis representing the Young Adult Crew aka the YAC.
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January 2, 2023 • 41 mins
On this episode of For Real Though, McKenna welcomes Ian Duda to share his story and what God has taught him about processing grief. Grief is something that everyone will wrestle with at some point in their lives, and while it looks different from person to person, McKenna and Ian hope this discussion can encourage you in your struggle, wherever you are at.
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