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#390: Can I Learn From C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien’s Friendship? With Joseph Loconte

Release Date: 02/19/2026

#402: Can I Recognize Jesus in My Everyday Life? With Kyle Idleman

4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

What if the Jesus you know has been shaped more by culture than by Scripture? All too often, we create a customized Jesus to fit our preferences instead of following the true Jesus revealed in God’s Word. And without even realizing it, He becomes the Lord of our comfort and convenience instead of the Lord of our lives. So today, pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman will give us a clear understanding of who Jesus is as Messiah and King! He’ll unpack how our view of Jesus can quietly drift, how to recognize when we’ve turned Him into a life coach instead of a King, and what it looks...

BONUS: Wisdom From the Front Porch

4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

In this very special BONUS episode, I’m sitting on the front porch with my beautiful mom, Judith Jolly. She’s a vibrant 84-year-old who raised me and helped shape who I am today—but more than that, she leaves a lasting impact on everyone she meets. You’ll hear us talk about the importance of genuine community, how her experiences during World War II shaped her perspective, and the values that stand the test of time. She also shares timeless wisdom on being authentic, taking initiative in forming relationships, loving neighbors and strangers alike, and finding joy in everyday life. My...

#401: Can I Choose Love? With Chip Ingram

4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

In this episode, Pastor Chip Ingram will challenge the way you think about love! Because, contrary to popular belief, love is much more than a feeling or an emotion, and it isn’t something that just happens to you; it’s something you choose. Chip explains what love really is (and isn’t), how to decipher between love and your feelings, and how you can love others even when you don’t feel like it—or when they really don’t deserve it. Plus, you’ll find out if you suffer from grandiosity… as he did. Not sure what grandiosity is? Listen in. What Chip shares is eye-opening!...

#400: Can I Experience Angels in My Life? With Melissa Spoelstra

4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

Angels show up all throughout Scripture—from the garden of Eden to the empty tomb. But despite their biblical presence, many of our ideas about angels have been shaped more by culture than by truth. So today, author and Bible teacher Melissa Spoelstra will set the record straight. Drawing from her in-depth study of angels in the Bible, Melissa unpacks who angels really are, what they do, and why understanding them matters for your faith today. She addresses common myths and misconceptions, explores questions like guardian angels and “the Angel of the Lord,” and explains how angels fit...

#399: Can I Recover From Trauma? With Mary DeMuth

4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

What do you do when your story feels too broken to redeem? That’s exactly where Mary DeMuth found herself—carrying the deep pain of childhood trauma, abuse, and brokenness. It’s a story she never would have chosen. But today, she celebrates a God who rewrites, redeems, and restores every story. In this conversation, Mary will help you discover how Jesus meets you in your past, transforms your present, and sets a new course for your future. Because no part of your story is beyond His redemption. So if you’re wrestling with shame, feeling stuck, or wondering if God has forgotten you,...

#398: Can I Start Small Habits To Grow Big Faith? With Hanna Seymour

4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

Life is busy. Between work, family, and everything else on your plate, consistent Bible reading, prayer, and quiet time can feel out of reach. But growing your faith doesn’t require a complete life overhaul! Instead, you can develop “seed habits”—small, simple practices that fit naturally into your everyday routines. Joining me today is author Hannah Seymour who shares a refreshing, practical approach to spiritual growth by combining the science of habit formation with the power of spiritual disciplines. From your kitchen to your commute, you’ll learn how to build meaningful...

#397: Can I Steward Biblical Self-Care? With Dr. Benjamin Espinoza

4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

What comes to mind when you think of self-care? Massages? Facials? Maybe a nap? While those are all good things, the truth is they won’t sustain us in the long run. So today, pastor and theologian Dr. Benjamin Espinoza invites you to rethink self-care. He’ll help you see that true self-care goes far beyond any surface-level indulgences and is actually deeply rooted in your relationship with God. You’ll see why caring for yourself is essential in caring for others and how something as simple as play can make a big difference. Plus, he’ll help you incorporate some very practical (and...

#396: Behold and Be Held (Easter Reflections)

4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

In the middle of this Holy Week, we’re sharing a special episode to help you pause and prepare your heart for the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. We know it’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of the holiday, so these Easter reflections will invite you to slow down and simply behold the Lamb—because whatever you behold, you will be held by. Plus, Layne Victoria sings over you a beautiful worship song that will reorient your heart and help you rejoice in the risen Savior! SHOW NOTES: Read the episode TRANSCRIPT in the show notes. Get my weekly email,...

#395: Can I Understand Spiritual Warfare? With Joel Muddamalle

4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

Spiritual warfare can feel mysterious, confusing, or even intimidating! But what does the Bible actually say about it—and why do we need to know? Well today on the 4:13, author and theologian Dr. Joel Muddamalle unpacks spiritual warfare through a biblical lens that will cut through the confusion. He tackles some intriguing and often misunderstood topics—such as the Nephilim—and reveals how all spiritual conflict originated from three key rebellions in Genesis. But this conversation isn’t just theological—it’s deeply practical! Joel connects these ancient events to the very...

#394: Can I Flourish and Live Fruitful? With Christine Caine

4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

God didn’t create you just to survive—He created you to flourish! In this episode of the 4:13, Bible teacher Christine Caine shares how you can thrive in every season of life—even the hardest ones—by grounding yourself in God’s unchanging truth. Using the biblical imagery of the olive tree, Christine explains how pruning can be restorative, pressing can produce the good stuff, and abiding in Christ leads to resilient, evergreen faith. So, if you’re feeling weary, stretched, or spiritually dry, listen in! This conversation will equip you to grow deep spiritual roots, bear lasting...

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On today’s episode, historian Joseph Loconte takes us inside the lives and friendship of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, two of the most influential Christian writers of the last century.

Amid the devastation of World War II, their imaginative writing provided a vision of reality—one grounded in truth, valor, and virtue. It’s through their stories that Tolkien and Lewis offered far more than escape, but a blueprint for resilience in times of crisis.

Joseph shares how looking at the world through the eyes of these two men can reveal the beauty and divine goodness that serve as an antidote to the lies, division, and hatred of our day.

Now… I may be a C.S. Lewis junkie, so I'll confess I nerded out a little in this conversation! But whether you’ve read every word they wrote or barely know their names, you’ll enjoy this life-giving and thoughtful conversation about friendship, faith, and the power of story.

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