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Somewhat anxious. Always authentic. Hosted by author and speaker Shelby Abbott, Real Life Loading… is a mashup of biblical truth, personal authenticity, cultural awareness, and straight-up humor.
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Oct 20, 2023 • 31min
I Have a New Name: Hosanna Wong
Hosanna Wong: She's into the 49ers, Marvel comics, spoken word poetry. She chats about rediscovering her connection with God during a season of life she never wants to repeat. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Oct 13, 2023 • 29min
Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With? Sam Allberry
“Why does God care who I sleep with?” Really--is your sex life really any of God's business? Author and pastor Sam Allberry gets down to business about sexual ethics, his one-star Amazon reviews, and what happens when people mess up. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Oct 6, 2023 • 29min
Same Sex Attraction, Faith, and Finding My Way Through: Sam Allberry
Same-sex attraction and Christian faith: How's that work out? Author and pastor Sam Allberry opens about discovering his sexual orientation, Christianity…and how to live with both realities. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Sep 29, 2023 • 31min
Tough Questions You Can Answer: Sean McDowell
You've been there, with friends lobbing tough questions about Jesus and you wanting to crawl under your chair. Apologist and author Sean McDowell opens up about some of the big ones—and how to talk about the hope you have. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Sep 22, 2023 • 30min
Love Jesus, Love Video Games: Reagan Rose
You love video games. You love Jesus. And not in that order. What do video games get right? What should you side-eye? Author and admitted video game addict Reagan Rose gets real about gaming. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Sep 15, 2023 • 30min
This Is Me Being Not Enough: Ruth Chou Simons
As a Taiwanese immigrant, Ruth Chou Simons was always head-down, proving her worth. She chats about shame-honor culture, the hamster wheel of never being enough—and one mind-blowing "aha" that changes it all. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Sep 8, 2023 • 35min
HBD, Real Life Loading…: Our One Year Highlight Reel
Real Life Loading… recaps a killer first year with its best-of highlight reel. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Sep 1, 2023 • 29min
Thriving in Your 20s: Jared and Becky Wilson
If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself? Jared and Becky Wilson know what they'd tell themselves in their 20s—and they literally wrote the book about it. Grab smart thoughts and wise stories for a regret-free decade. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Aug 25, 2023 • 30min
I Have MS—Now What?: Ben Fallon
A Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis stunned Crossfit competitor Ben Fallon. But through fierce diligence and relentless joy, MS has become his vehicle for tenacious faith and personal metamorphosis. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Aug 18, 2023 • 28min
I’m Doubting my Faith: Alisa Childers
Podcaster and vocal artist Alisa Childers plowed through years of doubt—and managed to come out stronger on the other side. She talks about the intellectual curiosity and tenacity of her faith renaissance, and how to defend truth without being "that" guy. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy