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Christian Mix 106 On DemandRooted in Christ Podcast - Adultery, Porn, and Legalism -- Why I Almost Walked Away from Christianity | Ana Murby on The Rooted in Christ Podcast Ep. 179What happens when faith feels more like rules than relationship?In this powerful episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric Stephens sits down with Ana Murby to unpack a raw, honest testimony of walking away from Christianity—and being relentlessly pursued by God anyway.Ana shares her journey through a legalistic Christian upbringing, deep shame, pornography addiction, divorce, and feeling completely disqualified from God’s love. Through brokenness, surrender, and radical honesty, she experienced true freedom—not through perfection, but through relationship with Jesus.This conversation tackles topics the Church often avoids, includ...
2026-01-2645 min
Rooted In ChristAdultery, Porn, and Legalism -- Why I Almost Walked Away from Christianity | Ana Murby on The Rooted in Christ Podcast Ep. 179What happens when faith feels more like rules than relationship?In this powerful episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric Stephens sits down with Ana Murby to unpack a raw, honest testimony of walking away from Christianity—and being relentlessly pursued by God anyway.Ana shares her journey through a legalistic Christian upbringing, deep shame, pornography addiction, divorce, and feeling completely disqualified from God’s love. Through brokenness, surrender, and radical honesty, she experienced true freedom—not through perfection, but through relationship with Jesus.This conversation tackles topics the Church often avoids, including...
2026-01-2645 min
Rooted In ChristAdultery, Porn, and Legalism -- Why I Almost Walked Away from Christianity | Ana Murby on The Rooted in Christ Podcast Ep. 179What happens when faith feels more like rules than relationship?In this powerful episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric Stephens sits down with Ana Murby to unpack a raw, honest testimony of walking away from Christianity—and being relentlessly pursued by God anyway.Ana shares her journey through a legalistic Christian upbringing, deep shame, pornography addiction, divorce, and feeling completely disqualified from God’s love. Through brokenness, surrender, and radical honesty, she experienced true freedom—not through perfection, but through relationship with Jesus.This conversation tackles topics the Ch...
2026-01-2645 minRooted in Christ PodcastAdultery, Porn, and Legalism -- Why I Almost Walked Away from Christianity | Ana Murby on The Rooted in Christ Podcast Ep. 179What happens when faith feels more like rules than relationship?In this powerful episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric Stephens sits down with Ana Murby to unpack a raw, honest testimony of walking away from Christianity—and being relentlessly pursued by God anyway.Ana shares her journey through a legalistic Christian upbringing, deep shame, pornography addiction, divorce, and feeling completely disqualified from God’s love. Through brokenness, surrender, and radical honesty, she experienced true freedom—not through perfection, but through relationship with Jesus.This conversation tackles topics the Church often avoids, includ...
2026-01-2645 min
When You LookGod Broke Her Addiction at a Porn Convention | Ana Murby | 035When Ana Murby walked into a porn convention, she didn’t expect God to meet her there — but that’s exactly what happened.After years of battling a secret pornography addiction, failed marriages, depression, and anger, Ana was desperate for freedom. What started as rebellion and shame turned into one of the most powerful stories of redemption you’ll ever hear. From “I’m done with God” to “He broke my chains in the darkest place,” this conversation reveals how Jesus met Ana right where she was and completely transformed her life.🎙️ In this episode of When You Look, host...
2025-11-191h 06
Relatable WisdomYou’re Letting the Wrong Things In — Protect Your Peace | Life Lesson Quotes — Ana Murby | Ep 111In this episode of Relatable Wisdom, I sat down with Ana Murby—a mother of five, writer, and podcast host—who bravely shared her journey from the depths of addiction to a life guided by intentional wisdom. Ana’s favorite quote, “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life” (Proverbs 4:23), served as the anchor point for a heartfelt conversation about boundaries, responsibility, and the impact our choices have on ourselves and those around us. Ana opened up about her struggles with pornography addiction and the transformative role this verse played in her sobriety and person...
2025-08-1325 min
My Podcast StoryBuilding a Faith-Based Podcast with Zero Audience: My Raw Journey — Ana Murby | Ep 55 In this episode of My Podcast Story, I sat down with Ana Murby, the heart and voice behind Honest Christian Conversations. We dove into Ana’s journey—how she rebuilt her podcast from scratch, overcame early struggles, and found real purpose in serving her audience instead of just herself. Ana opened up about the challenges of navigating faith in today’s culture and unpacked why authenticity matters, both on the mic and in life. We also geeked out a bit about workflows, podcasting on YouTube, and even shared a few laughs about our less-than-perfect first seasons. If you’ve ever dou...
2025-07-2940 min
The lowLIFE ShowThe lowLIFE Interviews: His Will Not Ours w/ Ana Murby (Audio Only)DL the lowLIFE sits down with Ana Murby to unpack a powerful story of God’s grace overcoming porn addiction and despair. With explosive honesty, Ana recounts the moment her son discovered her struggle and how surrendering to God’s will led to miraculous healing and spiritual restoration. This episode is for anyone fighting sin, addiction, or shame. Listen now to discover power in confession, redemption, and transformation in Christ.Ana Murby is the Host of Honest Christian Conversations Podcast. Follow the link to learn more https://www.honestchristianconversations.com/W...
2025-07-071h 01
Honest Christian ConversationsAre You Humble? (MINISODE)Have you ever had a moment when your pride got the better of you, and you immediately felt that sting of regret? Humility is not something we are born with; it's something we gain through daily actions to be humble. How do we learn to be humble men and women? Listen to this example of God making me humble.LEAVE A COMMENT FOR ME- Get a shout-out on the podcast!Visit my WebsiteCheck out the
2025-06-2705 min
Honest Christian ConversationsAre You Living The Low Life?Are you ready to live the low life? Ready to discover what happens when you stop fighting God and surrender your pride? This week's guest is Dustin Largusa, the host of the low Life Show. He has an excellent platform for teaching people to get low and humble themselves. Through a painful life of poor choices, he has learned that the low life is not bad when you are living it for Christ.FOLLOW DUSTIN ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dl_thelowlife/...
2025-06-2536 min
Honest Christian ConversationsFind The Bright Side Of Covid (MINISODE)Could something good have come from COVID? Despite the hardships, losses, and disruptions COVID-19 brought to our lives, God was still at work. Did you see it during your COVID lockdown experience?LEAVE A COMMENT FOR ME- Get a shout-out on the podcast!Visit my WebsiteCheck out the FREEBIES I created for you!Looking to find a place to belong?Join the HCC...
2025-06-2005 min
Honest Christian ConversationsHow Did The Pandemic Affect You? "Be not weary in well doing, for in due season you shall reap," Jo'mel Powell, my guest this week, thought he was trying to save only his marriage, but as the 2020 pandemic hit, he realized he would be saving more than that. He shares his harrowing story on the show with genuine conviction that of someone who has lived through darkness and emerged with a deeper faith than before. His strength and undying love for his wife and newborn daughter during that pandemic lockdown and all that followed for...
2025-06-1838 min
Honest Christian ConversationsWhere Would You Go? (MINISODE)Where would you go if you could travel back to any moment in biblical history? This is such a facinating question with so many possibilities. There are many exciting places to choose from. In this minisode, I share a few of my ideas. Respond to this minisode and let me know what you would choose. LEAVE A COMMENT FOR ME- Get a shout-out on the next minisode!Visit my WebsiteCheck out the FREEBI...
2025-06-1303 min
Honest Christian ConversationsCan A Documentary Be Cool?Are you a documentary person? I am not usually someone who enjoys a documentary, but from time to time I will watch one if the subject matter is engaging enough.What began as a passion for filmmaking has evolved into a mission to create free, professional-quality documentaries that bridge the gap between ancient texts and modern readers. Craig DeHut's work as co-founder of Appian Media takes viewers on breathtaking journeys across biblical landscapes, transforming how we read Scripture through amazing documentaries.Craig's Website: https://www...
2025-06-1137 min
Honest Christian ConversationsI Forgive You (MINISODE)"I FORGIVE YOU."Is this hard for you to say? It has been for me many times in my life. I am sure it has been for you, too. Perhaps you are in a position where you need the forgiveness. How would it feel to hear the person you wronged say, "I forgive you"?This mindset shift is a game-changer!Forgiveness isn't just something we're commanded to do—it's the key that unlocks our future from the prison of our past. Take a listen to my emotional journey through healing and fo...
2025-06-0607 min
Honest Christian ConversationsStop Saying "I'm Fine"Stop lying to people and saying "I'm fine" when you aren't. Lying to the ones you love is never okay. We need to have an open and honest conversation with them, allowing healing to take place. That is exactly what I do this week on the podcast. Kent Darcie never expected to become "the divorce guy" at parties. Yet, through his painful journey as a child of divorce, he discovered a largely unaddressed ministry field - helping adult children of divorced parents recognize and heal from the wounds they often don't realize they're...
2025-06-0450 min
Honest Christian ConversationsWhat Can You Do To Help? (MINISODE)If your child has come out as Trans, you may feel helpless as a Christian parent. What can you do to help the situation?Following a powerful conversation with Debra McNinch about parenting children who identify as transgender, this mini-episode offers personal reflections and encouragement for Christian families navigating similar journeys.LEAVE A COMMENT FOR ME- Get a shout-out on the podcast!Visit my WebsiteCheck out the FREEBIES I crea...
2025-05-3007 min
Honest Christian ConversationsParents, Shout Your Battle Cry!A tsunami wave approaches while unsuspecting families enjoy a peaceful beach day. This powerful metaphor captures what happens when a child announces they're transgender to Christian parents who never saw it coming. Debra McNinch shares her raw, heartfelt journey through this experience with her adult son, offering a perspective rarely heard in church circles. She wrote an influential book about her journey in: "Battle Cry: Waging the Spiritual Battle for Your Prodigal."Check out Debra's Battle Cry book: https://debramcninch.com/IF THIS EPISODE ENCOURAGED...
2025-05-2847 min
The Intimacy InquiryRediscovering Faith: Ana Murby's Journey from Struggle to RedemptionRediscovering Faith: Ana Murby's Journey from Struggle to RedemptionIn this heartfelt podcast episode, Ana Murby from Connecticut opens up about her complex and inspiring life journey. As a mother of five, Ana reflects on her upbringing in a Christian household and shares the challenges she faced due to her introverted nature and reluctance to question her faith. Her story takes a dramatic turn as she recounts her experiences with two failed marriages, emotional and physical hardships, and a period of rebellion away from her faith. Ana describes how she rediscovered Christ and...
2025-05-261h 08
Honest Christian ConversationsWhy Do You Believe? (MINISODE)What do you believe about the Bible? Why do you believe it?Knowing WHY you believe is IMPORTANT! What concept about your faith will you explore this week? CHECK OUT ALLEN PARR AND MIKE WINGERLEAVE A COMMENT FOR ME- Get a shout-out on the podcast!Visit my WebsiteCheck out the FREEBIES I created for you!...
2025-05-2306 min
Honest Christian ConversationsDon't Apologize For Your FaithDo you know why you believe what you believe? Don't worry; I didn't either for a long time. Recently, I have jumped into the deep end of apologetics, and it's been fun but confusing. Knowing WHY I have faith is important to me, and I hope it is to you, too.David Libby returns to the podcast, bringing his practical wisdom on apologetics and true faith. A logger by trade and a passionate philosophy student, David embodies the truth that you don't need advanced degrees to understand and...
2025-05-2137 min
Honest Christian ConversationsAre You Being Called? (MINISODE)Do you feel God is drawing you to a specific ministry or opportunity?What do you think about this calling? This minisode addresses all the different reasons why we might not answer when Jesus calls.LEAVE A COMMENT FOR ME- Get a shout-out on the podcast!Visit my WebsiteCheck out the FREEBIES I created for you!Looking to find a place to belong?...
2025-05-1606 min
Honest Christian ConversationsGod Wants You To Be Free!Do you want to be free from your abuse?When Stacey Womack, a pastor's daughter who had never experienced domestic abuse, felt God calling her to start a ministry for abuse survivors, she reluctantly said yes. Twenty-seven years later, her program has served over 50,000 women who wanted to be free across seven countries. This conversation reveals how God works through unlikely vessels to heal the brokenhearted.If you want to be free too: https://abuserecovery.org/Past episodes about various...
2025-05-1433 min
Grow + Go with Em TylerGrow + Go | Honest About P-rn: Faith, Marriage + Healing with Guest Ana MurbyIn this episode of the Grow + Go podcast, I sit down with Ana Murby—mother of five, author, and host of Honest Christian Conversations—for a raw and redemptive conversation about marriage, addiction, and the power of God's grace. Ana opens up about her experience of walking through multiple marriages, battling pornography addiction, and discovering what it really means to put Jesus at the centre of every relationship.We discuss:✨ Why honesty and vulnerability are essential for healing and growth✨ How Ana navigated addiction and the freedom found through accountability✨ The sacred ministry of motherhood (even in the unseen...
2025-05-1453 min
Honest Christian ConversationsWhat Lies Are You Telling Yourself? (MINISODE)What lies are you listening to? The words we speak about ourselves carry immense spiritual weight. When we criticize our appearance, doubt our abilities, or diminish our worth, we criticize God's handiwork. Think about the lies you have believed as you listen to this minisode.LEAVE A COMMENT FOR ME- Get a shout-out on the podcast!Visit my WebsiteCheck out the FREEBIES I created for you!Look...
2025-05-0906 min
Honest Christian ConversationsHere's to Your Health!How's your mental health? The difference between knowing God loves you and truly believing it sits at the heart of my conversation with Healy Ikerd, licensed professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, and host of the "Healthy and Redeemed" podcast. She is all about making your health whole.Healey's Website: https://writtenbyhealey.com/LEAVE A COMMENT FOR ME- Get a shout-out on the podcast!Visit my Website
2025-05-0745 min
Our Journey to HopeEpisode 108 - A Conversation With Ana Murby of Honest Christian ConversationsSend us a textAll of us face challenges to our hope. Sometimes these challenges come from directions we least suspect. Sometimes we might not even realize our hope is being challenged. We know we want something but don't quite know where to look. Sometimes we also attempt to fool ourselves into believing things are going great while in reality, our life is a dumster fire.My guest in this episode is a remarkable woman named Ana Murby. Ana grew up in an environment that should have been supportive. Yet something was missing. Unfortunately in her sea...
2025-05-0627 min
Honest Christian ConversationsDon't Stare At The Rearview Mirror (MINISODE)Sometimes it's okay to reflect on the past, but don't stare at that rearview mirror for too long; otherwise, you will not last long while driving forward. In this minisode, I will share why looking in the rearview mirror can be beneficial, but only for a season.Have you been trying to drive forward while staring at your rearview mirror? It's time to stop now before you and everyone in your "car" get hurt.LEAVE A COMMENT FOR ME- Get a shout-out on the podcast!
2025-05-0208 min
Honest Christian ConversationsWhat to Expect (From Your Midwife) When You're ExpectingGiving birth is HARD! Don’t go it alone! If you don't know what a midwife is, check this episode out now. Gloria Hines takes you on an extraordinary journey through her work as a Christian midwife, revealing how spiritual transformation occurs in the birthing room.If you need a Midwife and are local to Gloria's area, check out her website: https://glorybirth.com/LEAVE A COMMENT FOR ME- Get a shout-out on the podcast!Visit my...
2025-04-3044 min
Honest Christian ConversationsDo You Trust Him Yet? (MINISODE)Do you trust God? Where have you seen God's faithfulness in the past? Looking into the past to be reminded of his goodness and presence will determine how you live in the present and the future, and remind you that you can trust him. Do you trust him yet? Listen to this minisode and be reminded of his faithful love.LEAVE A COMMENT FOR ME- Get a shout-out on the podcast!Visit my WebsiteCheck out the...
2025-04-2504 min
Honest Christian ConversationsBecoming a Prayer WarriorAre you a prayer warrior?What happens when your faith is tested in ways you never imagined? Today, I'm joined by Tracy Ripley, whose life took an unexpected turn when her youngest son was born with a congenital heart defect and forced her to become his most avid prayer warrior.Will you become a prayer warrior for your life today? Tracy Ripley's Website: https://prayerfulwarrior.com/Listen to last week's episode with Heather Bradley: https://www.honestchristianconversations.com/w...
2025-04-2329 min
Honest Christian ConversationsWhat Can You Do To Help When Someone Is Grieving (MINISODE)Grieving is a process we all go through at some point in life, and yet we have trouble being near those who are suffering when we are not. This minisode shares ideas on being there for those who are grieving a loss when you are not. LISTEN TO HEATHER BRADLEY'S EPISODE: https://www.honestchristianconversations.com/walking-through-the-unthinkable/LEAVE A COMMENT FOR ME- Get a shout-out on the podcast!Visit my WebsiteCheck out the...
2025-04-1805 min
Honest Christian ConversationsWalking Through the UnthinkableWhat is your unthinkable moment?Heather Bradley joins me to share an extraordinary journey through the depths of unthinkable grief and the heights of spiritual renewal. Heather's heartbreaking experience of losing a child shaped her faith in profound ways, leading her to a deeper connection with Jesus and inspiring her to write a book that offers solace and hope, "Unthinkable: Taking the Hand of Jesus Through Pain and Suffering into a Life of Freedom and Purpose".Heather Bradley's Website: https://www.truthfreedomministry.com/
2025-04-1637 min
Honest Christian ConversationsWhat Values Are You Learning From Your Music? (MINISODE)Sometimes, music can be tricky. Not only should we watch the secular music we listen to as Christians, but also checking our Christian music is necessary and a great way to study the bible.*Stay till the end; you have some questions to answer.*LISTEN TO MICHELLE'S EPISODE: https://www.honestchristianconversations.com/want-more-from-your-music/LISTEN TO MORE THAN A SONG PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-a-song-discovering-the-truth-of/id829432908LISTEN TO SEASON TWO: https...
2025-04-1106 min