Maybe God

Having suffered childhood sexual abuse at the hands of a family member, 13-year-old Vesper Stamper was hungry for a sense of control. An answer was seemingly found in wicca, transcendental meditation, and other occult practices; but after her first experience of astral projection, Vesper became plagued by a dark spiritual oppression that only conversion and exorcism could lift. Decades later, the celebrated author and illustrator reflects upon the suffering that led to her experimentation, as well as the pain that has persisted years into her Christian walk. For the very first time, Vesper publicly discusses her recent health diagnosis, the despair she’s battled in the wake of the October 7th attacks, and the surprising companion she’s found in Christ.   Vesper’s illustrations, books, and podcast: https://www.vesperillustration.com/    Watch this interview: youtube.com/maybegodpodcast   Support future episodes (now accepting tax-deductible stock and crypto gifts): www.maybegodpod.com/donate    Sign up for our weekly newsletter with exclusive content: www.maybegodpod.com    Follow Maybe God on Instagram and Facebook: @maybegodpod

Three years ago, Maybe God shared one of the most chilling and troubling cases of wrongful accusation you’ll ever hear. It’s the heartbreaking, gut-wrenching story of two young people in love who fought for justice against all odds, and found God along the way. Greg and Gaebri Kelley’s story offers us something we all desperately need right now: hope. Hope that injustice and evil won’t have the last word. Hope that the truth still sets us free and that love still casts out fear.    Support Greg Kelley’s business: https://www.tomahawktargetsatx.com/   Watch “Outcry” on Showtime: https://www.sho.com/outcry   Watch Greg Kelley’s most recent interview with Eric Huffman: youtube.com/maybegodpodcast   Support future episodes (now accepting tax-deductible stock and crypto gifts): www.maybegodpod.com/donate    Sign up for our weekly newsletter with exclusive content: www.maybegodpod.com    Follow Maybe God on Instagram and Facebook: @maybegodpod

CJ Kirk has been doing martial arts for 30 years and is a 4th-degree black belt in Krav Maga. But it’s not his physical prowess that makes CJ such a great man – it’s his heart. If you’re a long-time Maybe God listener, you’ve been hearing about CJ since 2019 when we first featured the powerful story of Meredith Kirk, the young woman he adopted when she was in her early 20s. Today, we’re hearing what compelled him to pursue a father-daughter relationship with a grown woman who insisted that she wasn’t looking for a father and how that same persistence drives his mentorship of men on the hunt for purpose and hope.   Conquer Culture: https://conquerculture.com/   Meredith’s Story: https://www.maybegodpod.com/maybe-god-episode-63-why-can't-i-find-my-missing-piece   Watch this interview: youtube.com/maybegodpodcast   Support future episodes (now accepting tax-deductible stock and crypto gifts): www.maybegodpod.com/donate    Sign up for our weekly newsletter with exclusive content: www.maybegodpod.com    Follow Maybe God on Instagram and Facebook: @maybegodpod

Eric Huffman has a heart-to-heart conversation with his 16-year-old daughter, Joelle, as they explore the challenges and joys of navigating faith in a world filled with diverse beliefs. From being a Christian amidst non-Christian friends to decoding the influences of pop culture, this episode delves into the real-life experiences of a Christian teenager in 2023.   Watch this video: youtube.com/maybegodpodcast   Donate to future episodes: www.maybegodpod.com/donate    Sign up for our weekly newsletter with exclusive content: www.maybegodpod.com    Follow Maybe God: https://instagram.com/maybegodpod https://facebook.com/maybegodpod 

Family Teams Coach Jeremy Pryor discusses the Western world's fixation on freedom, fatherly disengagement from family life, the trend of population decline, and the solutions embedded in the biblical model of family. He explores the importance of redefining the role of fathers as coaches in the family and highlights the need for a shift from the nest model to the team model of family. The podcast also delves into the consequences of an anti-family narrative, the challenge of transitioning families to a team on a mission model, and the role of freedom and higher values in society.

According to anti-death penalty activist and author Shane Claiborne, American Christians have long been beholden to a hyper-punitive model of justice that favors the wealthy, white, and well-connected. But as he details in this episode, many within the church are awakening to a radically new vision of justice that opposes the death penalty not in spite of the Christian faith, but because of it. Central to this vision is the crucifixion of Christ – a bloody sacrifice that many consider to be the execution to end all executions.   Shane’s website: http://executinggrace.com/   Death Penalty Information Center: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/   Death Penalty Action: https://deathpenaltyaction.org/   Watch this video: youtube.com/maybegodpodcast   Donate to future episodes: www.maybegodpod.com/donate    Sign up for our weekly newsletter with exclusive content: www.maybegodpod.com    Follow Maybe God on Instagram and Facebook: @maybegodpod

Eric Huffman discusses overcoming fear through prayer in the face of opposition to Christian beliefs. He emphasizes the power of community and prayer in managing suffering, reshaping perspectives, and telling a more hopeful story. The podcast explores the transformative benefits of prayer, embracing God as the central figure in life's story, and living with boldness and humility in sharing His love.

With over 20 years in pastoral ministry, conflict resolution experts and XO Marriage podcast hosts Sean and Lanette Reed are chock full of wisdom when it comes to navigating marital storms. In this episode, they detail the turbulent early years of their own marriage, as well as the joy and restoration they found in sacrificing some of their individual hopes in favor of a shared, God-given vision for their future.    More on Sean and Lanette: www.seanandlanette.com/   “Marriage in Transition” Podcast: https://xomarriage.com/podcasts/marriage-in-transition/   Watch this interview: youtube.com/maybegodpodcast   Donate to future episodes: www.maybegodpod.com/donate    Sign up for our weekly newsletter with exclusive content: www.maybegodpod.com    Follow Maybe God on Instagram and Facebook: @maybegodpod

Justin Brierley spent 17 years moderating debates between the brightest secular and Christian minds as the host of “Unbelievable” on Premier Christian Radio. In recent years, Justin has witnessed conversations about the Christian worldview shift as leading atheists and secular thinkers have begun to realize the value of the religion they fought so hard to dismantle. Justin is convinced that despite the data on declining church attendance, a great wave of faith is coming ashore in the West.    Read Justin’s Book: “The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again”   Maybe God sponsor: https://htxgroup.com   Peter Boghossian on The Spectator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y6DVpTqcqI   The Re-enchanting Podcast: https://www.seenandunseen.com/re-enchanting-podcast-launches   Watch this interview: youtube.com/maybegodpodcast   Donate to future episodes: www.maybegodpod.com/donate    Sign up for our weekly newsletter with exclusive content: www.maybegodpod.com    Follow Maybe God on Instagram and Facebook: @maybegodpod

Jeremy Pryor, Family Teams coach, discusses practical ways to improve families by creating multigenerational teams, exploring topics such as God's vision for the family, the importance of Sabbath and family rhythm, changing family definitions, setting boundaries with technology for kids, and redefining family and building assets.