The Unfiltered Faith Podcast

Welcome to The Unfiltered Faith Podcast — where we strip away the polished, picture-perfect version of Christianity and dive into the messy, beautiful reality of walking with Jesus. Each episode is a deep, unfiltered conversation about faith, mental health, spiritual warfare, and the everyday battles that Christians face. We talk about the hard questions — the ones that often go unspoken in church pews and prayer circles. Whether it’s battling anxiety, wrestling with doubt, overcoming shame, or wondering where God is when life hurts, we’re here for all of it. This podcast isn’t about pretending to have it all together. It’s about finding freedom in the truth, healing through honesty, and strength in scripture. We believe God can handle our questions, our pain, and even our silence. And here, we explore how the Gospel speaks to the rawest parts of our stories. What to Expect: Deep, scripture-based conversations grounded in tru

The Unfiltered Faith Podcast is a religion podcast hosted by Austin Folkertsma, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Austin Folkertsma hosts The Unfiltered Faith Podcast, a religion show with 26 episodes published.

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  Episode #2

  #25 How to Spot Bad Theology w/Dustin Wright

  Aug 20, 202558 minS2

  <p>In this episode of The Unfiltered Faith Podcast, Austin is joined by Dustin—co-host of Raising The Wild Ones Podcast, also known as The Redneck Theologians—for an unfiltered conversation about one of the most important topics in the church today: How to Spot False Theology.</p><p>We live in a world where everyone seems to have a mic, a platform, and an opinion about God. Some teachings sound good. Some even sound almost right. But “almost right” is still wrong—and that’s why we need discernment.</p><p>Together, Austin and Dustin dive into:</p>📖 What theology actual...

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  #24 How to Be a Disciple (Not Just a Churchgoer)

  Aug 13, 202532 minS2

  <p>In this raw and challenging episode on The Unfiltered Faith Podcast, Austin pulls back the curtain on what it really means to follow Jesus in today’s culture.</p><p>✅ We talk about how easy it is to fall into the Churchgoer Trap—where you might know all the right Christian words, show up every Sunday, and still miss the heart of discipleship.</p><p>✅ We unpack what a real disciple is—not based on cultural Christianity, but on the actual words of Jesus.</p><p>✅ And we wrestle with the cost of following Him. Spoiler alert: It’s not cheap, but...

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  The Unfiltered Faith Podcast - Season 2 "How to" Promotion

  Jun 30, 20252 minS2

  <p>Welcome to The Unfiltered Faith Podcast Season 2! — a transformative season we’re calling “How To”. This season is all about practical, biblical guidance for everyday Christian living. We’re diving deep into real-life challenges and questions with clear, scripture-based answers that help you not just believe—but live out your faith boldly and intentionally.</p><p>Whether you're a new believer or someone who's been walking with Jesus for years, this season is packed with tools, encouragement, and truth to help you grow in Christ and reflect His light in your daily life.</p><p>What You’ll Learn This Season:<...

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  Episode #23

  #23. God Interrupted My Sleep—And Changed My Life w/ Susan Cottenham

  Jun 25, 202512 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The Unfiltered Faith Podcast, we sit down with Susan Cottenham, the author of the #1 International Bestselling book Love Notes from the Other Side, a deeply personal and divinely inspired book that sheds light on the dangers of online romance scams — and the unexpected ways God can use pain to awaken purpose.</p><p>Susan Cottenham shares how being woken up in the middle of the night by the Holy Spirit led her to write a book that would not only warn others, but also bring light, healing, and global impact. Despite the chaos of life, an...

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  Episode #22

  #22. Drowning Out the Noise to Hear the Whisper w/ Cathy Colver Garland

  Jun 23, 202536 minS1

  <p>What if the most sacred moments with God didn’t come in quiet perfection—but in chaotic surrender? In this deeply honest and hope-filled episode, we’re joined by Cathy Colver Garland, co-author of Revelationship: Transformative Intimacy With Christ and creator of the blog Gracefull Musings. As a former COO turned Spirit-filled mentor for moms and women, she shares how her journey through pain, deconstruction, and unexpected surrender led to a more intimate, real relationship with God.</p><p>We explore what it means to practice the presence of God in the everyday chaos of motherhood, grief, and rebuilding. With p...

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