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Pages of Godlight PodcastEpisode 8: Out of the Embers; Faith after the Great Deconstruction by Bradley JersakDeconstruction: Trendy brand name for falling away from belief in God? Or a process essential to authentic faith?
Liberation or trauma? Prison break or exile?
It’s complicated. Just like you.
Christian history records a Great Reformation and a Great Awakening. But today’s “Great Deconstruction” will surely leave an equally profound impact.
In Out of the Embers, Bradley Jersak explores the necessity, perils, and possibilities of the Great Deconstruction―how it has the potential to either sabotage our communion with God or infuse it with the breath of life, the light and li...
2025-12-3123 minPages of Godlight PodcastEpisode 7: "Healing Prayer: God’s Idea for Restoring Body, Mind and Spirit” with David Chotka and also by Maxie DunnamIn this episode of Pages of Godlight, host Christine Whitaker sits down to explore Healing Prayer: God’s Idea for Restoring Body, Mind, and Spirit by respected pastor and teacher David Chotka, with contributions from Maxie Dunnam. With decades of pastoral experience, Chotka has served congregations across Canada and led countless individuals into deeper intimacy with God through prayer. As the founder of Spirit-Equip Ministries, he has trained leaders worldwide in biblical healing, spiritual gifts, and discernment.
This conversation unpacks how Chotka’s hands-on ministry experience informs his practical theology of healing. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and...
2025-08-0837 minPages of Godlight PodcastEpisode 6 - And: The Restorative Power of Love in an Either Or World by Felicia MurrellWhile others often respond to the cares and concerns of our day through anger, And: The Restorative Power of Love in an Either/Or World attempts to offer a response steeped in the heartbeat of Love.
This book is an invitation to encounter the lived experience and philosophical musings of another as a human, not as a project or agenda to conquer. Without apology, it embraces humanity and all the emotions, back stories, and history that come along with who we are and who Love is inviting us to be. This book is for those who want...
2025-03-3139 minPages of Godlight PodcastEpisode 4: Intimate Good: A Skeptical Christian Mystic in Conversation with Teresa of Avila with Author Laurel MathewsonIn this episode of the Pages of Godlight Podcast, Christine Whitaker sits down with author Laurel Mathewson to discuss her thought-provoking book Intimate Good: A Skeptical Christian Mystic in Conversations with Teresa of Avila. Laurel shares her unique journey as a modern Christian wrestling with skepticism, doubt, and the mystic traditions of the faith, engaging in a spiritual dialogue with one of the Church’s great mystics, Teresa of Avila.
The conversation explores Laurel's personal reflections on prayer, intimacy with God, and the search for authentic spirituality in today’s world. Through the lens of Teresa’s writin...
2024-11-1038 minPages of Godlight PodcastEpisode 5: A Pilgrim's Progress: An Illustrated Adventure for Kids with Illustrator Phil A. SmouseIn this episode of the Pages of Godlight Podcast, Christine Whitaker sits down with award-winning illustrator Phil A. Smouse to discuss his vibrant and engaging adaptation of A Pilgrim's Progress: An Illustrated Adventure for Kids. This beloved classic by John Bunyan is re-imagined for a younger audience, complete with captivating illustrations that bring Christian's journey to life in a way that both educates and entertains.
Phil shares his creative process and inspiration behind transforming this timeless allegory into an accessible and visually appealing story for children. Join us as we explore how A Pilgrim’s Progress continues to...
2024-11-1037 minPages of Godlight PodcastEpisode 3: Part 2: "I Didn’t Survive: Emerging Whole After Deception, Persecution, and Hidden Abuse" with Naghmeh Abedini and co-authored with Eugene BachIn the continuation of Naghmeh Abedini’s gripping story, Pages of Godlight Podcast dives deeper into her journey of survival and transformation. Hosted by Christine Whitaker, Part 2 of I Didn’t Survive: Emerging Whole After Deception, Persecution, and Hidden Abuse explores the aftermath of Naghmeh’s public battle for her imprisoned husband and the personal revelations that followed. Naghmeh shares how she confronted the hidden abuse she endured and her path to rediscovering herself in the midst of global attention, personal betrayal, and spiritual struggle.
She co-authored this book with Eugene Bach, this episode delves into the diffic...
2024-11-101h 01Pages of Godlight PodcastEpisode 2: Part 1: "I Didn’t Survive: Emerging Whole After Deception, Persecution, and Hidden Abuse" with Naghmeh Abedini and co-authored with Eugene BachIn this episode of the Pages of Godlight Podcast, Christine Whitaker of Whitaker House Publishing sits down with Naghmeh Abedini to discuss this powerful book, I Didn’t Survive: Emerging Whole After Deception, Persecution, and Hidden Abuse. Naghmeh courageously shares her personal journey through years of hidden abuse, deception, and spiritual persecution while being thrust into the international spotlight as she fought for the release of her imprisoned husband, Saeed. With raw honesty, Naghmeh reflects on the emotional and spiritual turmoil she endured and the transformative process of healing and wholeness that followed. This conversation dives deep into the th...
2024-11-1039 min
Pages of Godlight PodcastEpisode 1: Intro: Why We Like to ReadEpisode 1: The Beginning of Pages of GodLight – A Journey Through Words and Light
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Pages of GodLight Podcast, where we dive into the magic of books and the brilliance of storytelling. Hosted by Christine Whitaker of Whitaker House Publishers, along with special guests Amy Bartlett and Chip MacGregor, this first episode is a heartwarming introduction to the podcast's mission: to uncover the sacred light within the pages of the books we love.
Christine, a lifelong book lover, shares her journey of how reading became more than just a hobby—it b...
2024-11-1037 min