080 - Saying Yes to God and No to People Pleasing with Kenza Haddock
Bold Faith Now - Where Faith Meets Courage
Release Date: 04/21/2025
097 - How Colleges Undermine Biblical Worldview with Dr. Corey Miller
Bold Faith Now - Where Faith Meets Courage
What happens when colleges stop educating and start shaping beliefs? In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy Eversole talks with Dr. Corey Miller, President and CEO of Ratio Christi and author of "The Progressive Miseducation of America," about how colleges and universities are undermining biblical worldview. In this conversation, they discuss: Why colleges and universities are actively shaping belief, not just providing education How the biblical worldview is being replaced by secular and ideological frameworks Why Christian students are often unprepared for the...
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096 - Standing Firm When the World Redefines Identity with Denise Shick
Bold Faith Now - Where Faith Meets Courage
What happens when the culture’s confusion about gender identity collides with God’s unchanging truth? In today’s episode, Missy sits down with Denise Shick, founder and executive director of Help 4 Families Ministries and Living Stones Ministries. Denise shares her deeply personal story of growing up with a father who identified as transgender, how that experience shaped her childhood, and how God redeemed her pain to equip her to minister to families walking through similar struggles today. This conversation dives into the cultural rise of gender ideology, the emotional and spiritual...
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095 -Finding Healing Through Forgiveness with Micah E. Davis
Bold Faith Now - Where Faith Meets Courage
Have you ever struggled to forgive—whether someone else, yourself, or even God? In today’s conversation, Missy sits down with Micah E. Davis, pastor and author of Three Strikes and You’re Forgiven, to unpack one of the hardest commands Jesus gives us: forgive. Micah shares his deeply personal story of betrayal, loss, generational wounds, and redemption, and how God led him on a transformative journey of forgiveness toward his father, mentors, and even himself. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Why forgiveness feels unfair and costly—and why choosing not to forgive costs us even...
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094 - Surviving Spiritual Abuse Without Losing Your Faith with Anna Vaughn
Bold Faith Now - Where Faith Meets Courage
What do you do when the place that’s supposed to be safest, your church or ministry, becomes the source of your deepest wounds? In this episode of Bold Faith Now, Missy talks with Anna Vaughn, author of Caught in the Crossfire, about spiritual abuse: what it is, how it shows up in churches and ministries, and how God gently leads us from victimhood into healing and freedom. Anna shares her own story of ministry burnout, panic attacks, and manipulation, and how the Lord met her through counseling, inner healing, and the hard work of forgiveness. If you’ve been hurt by a leader, confused by...
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093 - Standing Firm in Spiritual Warfare with Athena Dean Holtz
Bold Faith Now - Where Faith Meets Courage
What if the spiritual battles you’re facing aren’t random, but strategic attacks meant to keep you discouraged, divided, and distracted? In today's conversation, Athena Dean Holtz joins Missy to unpack the themes of her new book, "No Longer Hidden: You Cannot Resist What You Do Not Recognize." Drawing from decades of ministry, deep personal wounds, and God’s restoring work, Athena helps listeners understand how the enemy operates and how believers can stand firm in Christ with courage, clarity, and unity. Whether you’ve faced betrayal, spiritual confusion, church hurt, or the struggle...
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092 - Rooted in the In Between with Missy Eversole
Bold Faith Now - Where Faith Meets Courage
Have you ever noticed how the days between Christmas and the New Year feel a little different? This in-between week often holds a quiet pause—a space between reflection and resolution, rest and responsibility. In today’s episode, Missy invites listeners to breathe, reflect, and consider how staying rooted in God’s Word can gently shape the year ahead. In this episode, you’ll hear about: What it truly means to be the “blessed person” who delights in God’s Word Five simple, sustainable ways to stay rooted in Scripture How themed monthly journaling prompts can support...
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091 - A Christmas Reflection of Hope, Light, and Rest with Missy Eversole
Bold Faith Now - Where Faith Meets Courage
How is your heart this Christmas? In today’s Christmas special, Missy invites listeners into a gentle, hope-filled conversation about light in the darkness, the tenderness of grief, the joy of childhood memories, and the steady presence of Jesus who meets us right where we are. With Scripture, reflection, and even a little 1980s Cabbage Patch nostalgia, this episode offers encouragement for every kind of December heart. You’ll Hear About: Why Christmas is beautiful and complicated, and why you don’t have to choose between joy and grief. How Scripture reveals the heart of Christmas...
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090 - The Peace God Offers in the Slow Moments with A.C. Seiple
Bold Faith Now - Where Faith Meets Courage
What if the stress you carry isn’t a spiritual failure, but an invitation from God to pay attention to your body, your soul, and His presence? In today’s episode, licensed counselor, retreat leader, and author A.C. Seiple joins Missy to talk about her new book, “The Sacred Art of Slowing Down.” They talk about why our bodies communicate more to our brains than we realize, why “being” can feel so uncomfortable, and how God designed us with remarkable systems to help us return to safety and rest. This conversation is rich, honest, and deeply encouraging, especially if you’ve been...
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089 - Finding Peace in a Chaotic World with Grace Fox
Bold Faith Now - Where Faith Meets Courage
What if the peace you’re longing for isn’t found in quieter circumstances, but in a deeper relationship with God, the one who holds you close? In today’s episode, author and speaker Grace Fox joins Missy for a conversation about peace—what it really is, why it feels so elusive in our world, and how the names of God reveal His heart to calm our deepest unrest. From practical boundaries to spiritual anchors, Grace shares how God's character invites us into inner rest, even when life around us feels overwhelming. You’ll Hear About: Why true peace is a Person, not a circumstance, and...
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088 - Why Four Gospels Reveal One Savior with George Shamblin
Bold Faith Now - Where Faith Meets Courage
What if understanding Jesus more fully starts with seeing Him through four unique perspectives? In this episode, Missy sits down with pastor and author George Shamblin to explore why each Gospel writer—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—reveals a different facet of who Jesus is. From the Messiah to the Son of God, the Son of Man, and God Himself, these four portraits help deepen our faith and anchor us in the richness of Scripture. George also shares timely encouragement for Advent, insights about noticing the hurting, and a powerful challenge to live boldly in this season. You’ll Hear About:...
info_outlineIn Episode 80 of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy welcomes author and counselor Kenza Haddock to discuss the complexities of people pleasing from a biblical perspective. They explore the roots of people pleasing, the importance of understanding one's identity in Christ, and how to navigate relationships without compromising faith. The conversation includes biblical examples of people pleasers, the difference between encouragement and flattery, and practical advice for overcoming the tendency to please others at the expense of one's well-being.
Remember to live boldly for Jesus, and let your light shine bright for Him!
Connect with Kenza:
Website: Kenza Haddock
Previous Bold Faith Now Episodes featuring Kenza:
Finding Connection in a Disconnected World
Uncovering the Richness of Feasting on God's Word
Confronting Spiritual Enemies and Finding Peace
Connect with Missy:
Website: Missy Eversole
Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor
Instagram: missyeversole_author
Free Resource: Join me in 2025 as we memorize Bible verses together! Go to missyeversole.com and download the free resource, 26 Bible Verses for 2025.
Disclaimer: Guests' views on the podcast may differ from my Christian beliefs. While I aim for diverse discussions, I may not endorse their religious views. Listeners should approach content with openness to diverse perspectives, fostering dialogue and understanding.
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