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 Welcome to Order Within, a show about restoring our connection to God and living with the power He intended for us. In a world facing depression, corruption, and narcissism, this podcast offers strategies and tales of resilience, faith, and purpose. I believe in the power of reconnecting with our authentic selves and our sacred heritage as created beings. Each episode is crafted to inspire and guide you toward a life of honor, faith, and service. We blend biblical study, philosophy, and critical thinking to bring more fulfillment. Join me in rediscovering the essence of true selfhood and the treasures within the way our Creator intended. Order Within is more than a podcast; it's a commitment to support each other in pursuing a virtuous, meaningful life centered around God. Join me, visit www.orderwithinpodcast.com.

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  • The Price of Silence Within the Church with Megan Hollingsworth | Ep. 135

    The Price of Silence Within the Church with Megan Hollingsworth | Ep. 135
    Jan 25 2026

    What happens when the church chooses silence over truth? When victims are told to submit and abusers are protected by performance Christianity?

    In this powerful 1 hour 45 minute conversation, Megan Hollingsworth (Megan Against Injustice on Substack) shares her story publicly for the first time—revealing how church culture silenced her during years of abuse, and how opening the Bible became her pathway to genuine healing and freedom in Christ.

    This isn't just Megan's story. It's a mirror for anyone who's felt the weight of church silence, struggled to speak truth in Christian spaces, or wondered how to break generational cycles of sin and trauma.

    You'll discover:

    • Why the church's culture of silence protects abusers and harms victims • How to be "gentle with the broken and bold with the proud" (Jesus' model) • The life-changing difference between repentance and religious performance • How Scripture and prayer became the foundation for authentic healing • Practical wisdom for breaking generational trauma and sin cycles • Why speaking truth openly actually facilitates healing, not shame

    Megan's closing wisdom: "If you're confused and the world doesn't make sense and you just want to find truth—the truth is found in the Bible and in prayer. Nobody can reveal the truth other than God. Open the Bible, pray. You'll be all right."

    This conversation is for: ✓ Survivors of abuse seeking biblical wisdom for their healing journey ✓ Church leaders wanting to create safer, more truthful communities ✓ Parents breaking generational cycles and seeking to parent with honesty ✓ Anyone navigating the tension between boldness and grace in Christian life ✓ Believers who've felt silenced and are finding their voice again

    Connect with Megan:

    Substack: https://lightexposesdarkness.substack.com/

    Megan Against Injustice Bio: "Truth told in love sets us free. God's word named abuse before psychology confirmed it. I reveal that truth to equip trauma-informed church leaders, comfort the brokenhearted, and model lament, repentance, and the redemptive hope only Jesus brings."

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    1 ora e 46 min
  • Obedience to Christ: A Journey of Transformation with Sasha Lipskaia | Ep. 134

    Obedience to Christ: A Journey of Transformation with Sasha Lipskaia | Ep. 134
    Jan 10 2026
    “Following Christ means taking on your cross and dying to yourself every single day and knowing that you were nothing without Him, and that the only reason you were here was so that you can know and love and follow and live in Him, which is the only way you could actually live.” - Sasha LipskaiaThere’s a haunting verse in Matthew that should shake every person who calls themselves a Christian:“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven... Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you.’” (Matthew 7:21-23)I never knew you.Those might be the most terrifying words in all of Scripture. Because they reveal a truth that cultural Christianity desperately wants to avoid: believing in Jesus and actually following Jesus are two completely different things.My conversation with Sasha Lipskaia brought this reality into sharp focus in a way I didn’t anticipate. Here’s a woman who was baptized at six years old in the Russian Orthodox Church. Who believed in God her entire life. Who spoke about Jesus freely. Who even incorporated Christ into her spiritual practices and coaching work.And yet for 30 years, she didn’t truly know Him.This isn’t a story about someone who rejected God and came back. This is about someone who thought they were with God all along - only to discover they’d been dancing around the truth rather than surrendering to it.The Deception of 95% TruthSasha’s journey took her through yoga studios, energy healing modalities, goddess archetypes, and tantric practices that promised enlightenment and self-realization. She became a successful coach helping others find their “divine feminine,” teaching meditation and spiritual practices that felt deeply meaningful.And here’s what makes her story so important: she never rejected Jesus during any of it.She would talk about Christ consciousness. Reference Christian mystics. Feel moved when she heard Jesus’ name. She even went to church occasionally, read parts of the Bible, and genuinely considered herself a follower of Christ.But as she powerfully describes in our conversation: “It was 95% truth - and that’s what makes it so alluring. But there’s 5% that says ‘you are God, and the divine is you.’ And that 5% is the poison that corrupts everything else.”This is the brilliance of the enemy’s strategy. He doesn’t need to get you to reject Jesus outright. He just needs to convince you that you can follow Jesus AND follow yourself. That you can worship God AND worship your own truth. That you can submit to Christ AND maintain sovereignty over your own life.The New Age movement isn’t dangerous because it’s completely false. It’s dangerous because it takes legitimate spiritual hunger - the hunger for connection with God - and redirects it toward self-worship dressed in spiritual language.As Sasha puts it: “I thought I wanted to know God and be intimate with Him. And the enemy gave me exactly that - except it was: ‘You ARE God. And this is God and this is God.’ I was creating a theology that served me while saying I wanted to die to my ego.”The Moment Everything ChangedFor over a year, God had been seeding Himself visibly in Sasha’s life. She’d hear Jesus’ name in conversations and feel something stir. She’d feel protective when people spoke against Him. But she kept putting Him off.It started simply: she wanted to go to church for Easter. The door was closed. Tomorrow, she thought. Tomorrow came - yoga class and tantra class were scheduled. She went to yoga. It started raining. She’d change and then go to church. She changed. Time for tantra class. She didn’t go.And all day, she felt this weight. Like she’d let down someone she loved.The next week was Pentecost. She was in bed, praying - not meditating this time, but genuinely praying. And her prayer had always been simple: “Show me the truth. What is the truth?”She describes what happened next with raw honesty:“I’m asking ‘what’s the truth, what’s the truth?’ And I didn’t know Scripture well enough to realize Jesus said ‘I am the truth, I am the way, I am the life.’ But I could feel Him in front of me. There was no answer - there was just Him. And I hear: ‘Go to church. Your answer is go to church.’”This time, she obeyed.The Gospel reading that day was from John 1 - the story of Nathanael under the fig tree. Jesus tells Nathanael, “I saw you under the tree,” and Nathanael responds, “You are the Son of God!”And Sasha realized: Jesus had been seeing her all along. Under the tree. In her bed. Through all her spiritual seeking. Through all her New Age practices. He saw her. But she hadn’t been seeing Him.“My whole life I was seeking Him, wanting Him, saying I believed in Him, calling His name, being in church, praying. But I did not know Him. I did not make an effort to truly know Him. I wasn’t open ...
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    1 ora e 33 min
  • Christmas Truths and Myths with Julie West | Ep. 133

    Christmas Truths and Myths with Julie West | Ep. 133
    Dec 13 2025
    What if everything you’ve been told about Christmas being “pagan” is actually backwards?I sat down with Julie West Worth Remembering - Bible teacher, media personality, and genuine treasure trove of biblical and historical knowledge - for one of the most intellectually satisfying conversations I’ve had about faith, Christmas traditions, and the beautiful complexity of Scripture.This isn’t another surface-level holiday discussion. Julie and I dive deep into the actual historical origins of Christmas traditions, unpacking myths that get repeated year after year, and discovering how God invites us to use our minds - not shut them off - when approaching His Word.What You’ll Discover in This ConversationThe Real Story Behind Christmas TreesForget what you’ve heard about pagan origins. Julie shares the incredible account of Saint Boniface and how the Christmas tree actually represents a powerful Christian testimony of God’s triumph over false worship. The truth is far more beautiful than the myths.Saint Nicholas and the Gospel PictureThe real story of Saint Nicholas isn’t about a jolly elf - it’s a stunning picture of Christ’s redemptive work. When you hear how Nicholas actually saved three sisters from slavery, you’ll never see Santa the same way again.Why December 25th Matters (Even If It’s Not Exact)Was Jesus actually born on December 25th? Probably not. Does that make Christmas meaningless? Absolutely not. Julie breaks down why the celebration matters even when we can’t pin down exact dates, and what this teaches us about worship versus legalism.The Intellectual Depth of ChristianityOne of the most powerful themes in this conversation is how God doesn’t ask for blind faith - He invites us to wrestle, reason, and dig deep. If you’ve ever felt like Christianity requires you to “check your brain at the door,” this conversation will revolutionize your perspective.Wrestling with Scripture Is Part of the JourneyFrom Job’s arguments with God to Jesus using the Socratic method with religious leaders, the Bible itself demonstrates that questioning, wrestling, and seeking understanding are fundamental to genuine faith - not obstacles to it.Key Moments & Timestamps[00:03:42] The danger of “shorthand” Christianity and urban legends[00:05:58] Brandon’s journey: from intellectual skepticism to discovering the Bible’s depth[00:07:25] The Christmas tree myth debunked: Saint Boniface and the Thunder Oak[00:18:03] The beautiful backstory of Saint Nicholas and redemption[00:31:45] Was Jesus really born on December 25th?[00:45:12] The importance of source materials and honest inquiry[00:58:30] Why Christianity doesn’t require blind faith[01:13:46] God gave us brains for a reason - let’s use them[01:15:30] The archaeological evidence supporting biblical history[01:18:03] Julie’s upcoming projects and recommended resourcesWhy This Matters for Your Faith JourneyIf you’ve ever felt torn between intellectual honesty and faith, this conversation offers genuine hope. Julie demonstrates what it looks like to be both a rigorous scholar and a devoted follower of Christ - proving these aren’t contradictory positions but complementary ones.Whether you’re:* New to faith and wrestling with questions about Christian traditions* A longtime believer who wants to go deeper than surface-level understanding* Someone who loves the intellectual depth of Scripture* A parent wanting to pass on faith with integrity and honesty* Curious about the real history behind Christmas celebrationsThis conversation will challenge myths, deepen your understanding, and remind you that God designed us to seek, question, and discover truth - not to settle for comfortable half-truths.Resources MentionedJulie’s Book: Exiting Egypt - Julie is generously offering free digital copies of her book. This will be for a limited time only, so get your copy while you can. If you decide to take her up on the gift, a review of her book would be greatly appreciated! Julie’s Upcoming Podcast: “Oh Wow, That Really Happened” - A true crimes approach to obscure Bible storiesRecommended Resources:* Wave Nunnally - Dead Sea Scrolls scholar and conservative Christian teacher* Craig Keener - Biblical scholarship* Biblical Archaeology* Expedition Bible - YouTube channel going through various Biblical sites and discoveriesConnect with Julie WestJulie is a Bible teacher, author, and on-air personality at Z 88.3 in Orlando. She’s been featured on Fox News, various media outlets, and brings decades of theological study combined with practical teaching that makes Scripture accessible without dumbing it down.My ReflectionOne of the things that continues to blow my mind about Christianity is discovering how intellectually robust it actually is. I came to faith thinking I’d have to set aside my love of learning and reason - only to discover that God actually invites us into the deepest intellectual pursuit imaginable: knowing...
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    1 ora e 22 min
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