Stay ConnectedBecoming Church is where we explore how the message and movement of Jesus isn’t just about becoming Christians, it’s about becoming The Church the world needs.
Hosted by Kristin Mockler Young, this podcast dives into the surprising ways faith shapes, and is shaped by, our real lives: family, politics, justice, culture, and beyond.
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If you’ve felt ashamed or misunderstood by the things that make you different, this conversation will show you how your faith can be the thing that grounds you instead of becoming another place you have to hide.
Valeriya Hjertenaes, also known as Mrs. World Congeniality, shares how a beauty pageant led her to embrace her own OCD diagnosis and advocate for people with neurodivergence. She shares how she had to navigate mental health through differing cultural lenses and how she learned to stop performing in order to show up fully as herself. This episode is for everyone who’s tired of masking - because God doesn’t want you to pretend anymore.
CW: Valeriya shares the intrusive thoughts brought on by her OCD. She does not go into detail but more than once mentions thoughts of harming babies.
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Refugees are not problems to solve, policies to debate or threats to manage. They are people made in the image of God. As Christians, immigration should not be an issue that divides us. We should be united in welcoming the stranger and doing everything we can to restore dignity to people who are fleeing danger and seeking safety in the land of liberty and justice for all.
In this episode, Matthew Soerens helps us understand what’s really happening at a governmental level with immigration, why Christians are divided in this conversation and how our faith should shape the way we people looking for refuge.
Around 40 minutes in, Matt makes a comment about Santa. If you’ve got little ears around, grab earbuds or put this one on pause until they’re no longer listening.
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How do we break inherited patterns of fear, shame and control in our parenting? How do we instead create homes that are places of connection, dignity and peace?
Parenting coach Wendy Snyder is back to move us out of shame, reactivity and power struggles so we can rebuild a family structure rooted in peace, empathy and mutual respect. This episode covers strong-willed kids, power struggles, lying and emotional regulation.
Share it with a parent, grandparent, caregiver, teacher or ministry leader who wants to confidently raise the next generation differently.
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Grab “Fresh Start Your Family: Powerful Parenting to Restore Peace in Your Home” from our Becoming Church resource list on Amazon!
IG Live: “Parenting Phrases to Retire”
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Faith is powerful because it shapes our identity, provides a place to belong and gives us a true sense of purpose. But what happens when our beliefs become than something we choose? Can it still be called faith if it’s connected to an expectation of how we should think, speak, vote and interpret scripture?
This episode does not shame, condemn or demonize any believer who has the best intention to follow after Christ with the model they’ve been given. It’s an honest conversation with April Ajoy on the inner workings of Christian Nationalism as a system that is discipling people into a very particular belief as it infiltrates our churches, political arenas and even international relations. The hope is that, through April’s experience, people who are unaware of their participation in this type of high-control religion will begin to see the damage being caused so they can turn back to the way of Jesus. Because grace exists for all of us, even when we change our mind.
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Information overload easily leads to cynicism or overwhelm, but staying informed is a necessary part of responsible citizenship. America’s Favorite Government, Sharon McMahon, is here to help us find hope that’s more impactful than naive optimism. If you’re searching for nonpartisan data and historical evidence of what happens when faith gets too close to power, this episode will empower you to enact meaningful change with new and better information.
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Grab “We are Mighty” in English and Spanish and “The Small and the Mighty” from our Becoming Church resource list on Amazon!
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Vivian Mabuni grew up in a Chinese American home, in a Culturally Buddhist environment. She was familiar with crystals, incense and ceremonies for honoring the spirits of her elders, and even saw Christians performing similar rituals, but going through the motions was never connected to deeper meaning. Then she experienced Jesus in a way that performative Christianity had never offered.
Now Vivian helps Christians think more critically by providing training for all of God’s people to step into their callings. Fully acknowledged identity in Christ only benefits the church. This episode will give you the confidence to own your place.
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Spending time with Jesus is key for spiritual growth, but have you ever wondered what it would’ve been like for the disciples to learn those lessons in real time, right under the direction and correction of Jesus as their teacher?
George H. Xanthis plays John the Apostle, one of the few who would’ve been the closest to Jesus, on The Chosen. He shares what he’s learned by portraying a character whose transformation takes him from being a brash Son of Thunder to a humble disciple of love. If you find surrender to be challenging, this conversation will help you in the process of learning to let go.
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Listen to previous episodes with other cast members of The Chosen:
Elizabeth Tabish (Mary Magdalene)
Yasmine Al-Bustami (Rhema)
ChosenCon Compilation with Paras Patel, Jonathan Roumie, Noah James and more
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Thinking about mission trips might excite you or it might make you nervous that God will call you to sacrifice more than you have planned. This conversation explores the mission field that doesn’t require travel.
Mekdes Haddis shares her story of growing up in Ethiopia, coming to the states for college, and quickly realizing how the western church approaches global mission work - often without the input of people who know the culture, language and landscape.
This episode is for anyone interested in loving their neighbor locally or globally, while asking better questions about what help looks like and how to offer it with curiosity, humility and human dignity. Share this with a ministry leader to encourage their outreach to have an even greater impact.
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Grab “A Just Mission: Laying Down Power and Embracing Mutuality” from our Becoming Church resource list on Amazon!
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Science and faith are often pitted against each other in a battle where only one can be believed to be true. But neuroscientist Dr. Lee Warren argues that, not only can they co-exist, they are mutually beneficial.
This episode provides scientific data, as well as practical applications, for how you can make structural changes to your brain in order to become more mentally and physically healthy. You can heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, worry and loneliness without spiritual platitudes to live the whole life that God created you for.
Content Warning: Around 25 minutes in, Dr. Lee recounts the story of his son’s life being taken unexpectedly. He also recalls participation in war.
If you’re grieving an unexpected loss and need immediate support, call or text 988.
If you’re impacted by combat trauma and need support, call or tex 838255.
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Political strategists often teach from an agenda, with the motive of changing your mind. But Justin Giboney doesn’t want to convince you to vote with him. He is modeling a better Christian witness: one that chooses love of neighbor over partisan loyalty.
This episode is for everyone who is tired of the finger pointing, demonization that blames the other side without carefully reflecting on it’s own shortcomings. You’ll learn to exit the culture war, stay rooted in scripture, tell the truth without contempt, care about justice and hold on to hope without losing your soul.
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Grab “Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around: How the Black Church’s Public Witness Leads Us Out of the Culture War” from our Becoming Church resource list on Amazon!
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Grab a ticket to hang out with Justin E. Giboney in Charlotte, NC for “A Call to Unity as the Church in Race, Culture & Politics” on June 6, 2026.
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