Episodes

  • Bart Millard | Even If; Trusting God Through The Fire

    Bart Millard | Even If; Trusting God Through The Fire
    Apr 25 2026

    What happens when life doesn’t go the way you thought it would?
    When the prayers don’t get answered the way you hoped… and you find yourself asking, “Is God still good, even when my life is falling apart?”

    This week, Sunny sits down with Bart Millard—lead singer of MercyMe and co-author of Even If—for an honest conversation about holding on to faith in the middle of disappointment, suffering, and unmet expectations.

    Bart shares about a season where life was flourishing—until everything shifted. From success and stability into an unexpected valley, he opens up about wrestling with control, identity, and the belief that he was responsible for everything going wrong.

    Together, we explore:

    • Trusting God when life moves from “green pastures” to the valley
    • Letting go of the pressure to hold everything together
    • The weight of unmet expectations and unanswered prayers
    • Learning to rest in God’s grace instead of striving for approval
    • What it means to say “God is still good”… even if circumstances don’t change

    Bart also shares the story behind the powerful song Even If, and what it cost him to sing those words honestly.

    If you’re walking through a hard season…
    If you’re holding prayers that haven’t been answered…
    If you’re trying to trust God in the middle of uncertainty—this conversation is for you.

    Featured Book: Even If; Trusting God Through the Fire & Movie: I Can Only Imagine 2

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    36 mins
  • Ann White | Courage for Life — Healing, Vulnerability & Finding Courage in Christ

    Ann White | Courage for Life — Healing, Vulnerability & Finding Courage in Christ
    Apr 18 2026
    On this episode of The Next Faith-Filled Step, Sunny Cain sits down with author and speaker Ann White to talk about what it really looks like to walk in courage-not in theory, but in real life. So often, we carry struggles quietly—hiding shame, fear, insecurity, or pain—trying to manage it on our own. But what happens when what we’re carrying starts to feel too heavy to hold? What happens when hiding is no longer working? Ann shares her personal story of moving from a life of hidden struggles and emotional baggage into a place of healing and freedom. Through her journey, she reveals how courage begins with bringing what’s hidden into the light—first before God, and often with a trusted person. In this conversation, we talk about:
    • Healing from emotional pain, shame, and insecurity
    • The courage it takes to be honest about what we’re carrying
    • The power of confession and bringing struggles into the light
    • Ann’s “Seven Steps to Courage” and how to begin walking them out
    This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or tired of trying to hold it all together alone. There is freedom on the other side of courage—and it often begins with one honest step. Featured Book: Courage For Life

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    43 mins
  • Tara Beth Leach | The great morning revolution

    Tara Beth Leach | The great morning revolution
    Apr 10 2026
    Have you ever looked up and realized somewhere along the way, you are not as connected to God as you once were? Not because you stopped loving Him. Not because you stopped believing. But because life became busy, heavy, painful, or exhausting—and before you knew it, you did not know how to find your way back. Sunny Cain talks with Tara Beth Leach about the difficult wilderness season that left her weary and disconnected from God. In the middle of that season, the Holy Spirit invited her to rise. Out of that invitation came what Tara calls The Great Morning Revolution—a simple, life-giving practice of beginning each day with God. In this episode:
    • What to do when you feel disconnected from God
    • Why we often overlook the simple things we need most
    • Creating a meaningful morning routine with God
    • How spending time with God can change the direction of your day
    • Finding your way back to intimacy with Jesus
    Sometimes the simplest things are the most life-giving. This conversation is an invitation to begin again. Featured Book:The Great Morning Revolution

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    27 mins
  • Courtney Pray Duke | The Power of Resurrection in Everyday Life

    Courtney Pray Duke | The Power of Resurrection in Everyday Life
    Apr 5 2026
    Courtney Pray Duke joins us to share her story of devastating loss, deep grief, and the restoring power of Jesus. After the sudden death of her husband, Courtney found herself navigating unimaginable heartbreak while raising three young children. In this conversation, she shares what it looked like to wrestle with God in the dark, to hold on through the “in-between,” and to slowly begin to get up again. We talk about:
    • grief and faith after loss
    • “declarations in the dark”
    • the story of Jairus’ daughter and why it mattered so deeply
    • how Jesus meets us in broken places
    • finding hope, purpose, and even new beginnings after pain
    This is not just a conversation about surviving loss. It is about resurrection in everyday life—the truth that Jesus still brings life where things feel hopeless. If you are in a season of grief, waiting, or wondering whether you will ever feel whole again, this episode offers hope: your story is not over. Featured Book: And She Got Up: Shattered by Loss, Restored by Jesus

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    39 mins
  • Chad Roberts | Blind Faith: Seeing God Through Darkness

    Chad Roberts | Blind Faith: Seeing God Through Darkness
    Mar 29 2026
    Pastor Chad Roberts joins us to share his story of suddenly losing his sight in 2018 while serving in ministry. In this conversation, Chad opens up about what it was like when life went dark, the questions he wrestled with, and how suffering challenged—and ultimately deepened—his understanding of God. Together we talk about:
    • trusting God when life feels unfair
    • unanswered prayers and waiting
    • what worry reveals about our hearts
    • how to keep your faith alive in the middle of suffering
    • why delays are not the same thing as denial
    Chad also shares practical wisdom for anyone walking through a storm, and for those who want to love someone who is suffering well. If you are struggling to understand where God is in your pain, this episode is a reminder that even in the darkness, God is still present. Featured Book: Blind Faith: Seeing God Through Darkness

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    45 mins
  • Sunny Cain | Go Be Love – Put Your Whole Self In

    Sunny Cain | Go Be Love – Put Your Whole Self In
    Mar 22 2026
    We say we trust God, but often live like everything depends on us. In this episode, we explore the gap between what we say we believe and how we actually live. Using the story of the man with the withered hand, we talk about what it means to move from lip-service trust to lived trust. Jesus asked the man to do what seemed impossible: “Stretch out your hand.” His response was not shaped by fear, disappointment, or his condition—it was shaped by trust. We also look at the ways we protect ourselves:
    • control
    • comfort
    • reputation
    • self-sufficiency
    And how those things can keep us from fully following Jesus. If there is a “withered hand” in your life—a place of fear, shame, uncertainty, or obedience you’ve been holding back—this episode is an invitation to put your whole self in and trust God with it. Key Verse: Matthew 12 / Mark 3 Takeaway: Trust in God was never meant to stay on our lips. At some point, trust moves into our lives.

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    24 mins
  • Karrie Garcia | Living from Calling

    Karrie Garcia | Living from Calling
    Mar 15 2026
    What would change if you lived from your calling instead of striving to prove yourself? Sunny Cain talks with Karrie Garcia about identity, purpose, and learning to live from the calling God has placed on your life. This conversation reminds us that purpose is not something we earn—it is something we learn to live from. In this episode:
    • Discovering your God-given calling
    • Living from identity instead of striving
    • Overcoming fear and insecurity
    • Walking in obedience to God’s leading
    • Finding the courage to take your next step
    If you have ever felt stuck, uncertain, or unsure of your purpose, this conversation will help you move forward.

    Featured Book- Free & Fully Alive

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    44 mins
  • Tammy Claughton | Healthier Relationships, Better Conversations

    Tammy Claughton | Healthier Relationships, Better Conversations
    Mar 8 2026
    Healthy relationships do not happen by accident. Sunny Cain and Tammy Claughton talk about how to have better conversations, communicate with greater wisdom, and build healthier relationships. Whether you are navigating conflict, longing for deeper connection, or simply wanting to communicate more clearly, this episode offers practical help. Topics include:
    • How to improve communication in relationships
    • Listening well and responding with grace
    • Navigating difficult conversations
    • Building healthier, more life-giving relationships
    • Why communication matters in every area of life
    If you want healthier relationships and better conversations, this episode is filled with practical wisdom.

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    44 mins