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True Comfort
True Comfort is a podcast for anyone who's heartbroken and tired of shallow advice. Here we share our real pain, hope that's found only in Jesus, and solid evidence that God's promises can be trusted. Hosted by Teasi Cannon, each episode features a compassionate and personal conversation with a Christian apologist who brings truth from the Bible, backed by compelling evidence that God’s promises are not empty. Trusting in our Creator isn’t an act of blind faith. It’s a well-reasoned decision to…
Episodes
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His Greatest Fear Came True. Could He Still Trust God? with Jacob Vazquez
What happens when the one thing you've always feared becomes your reality? In this episode of the True Comfort podcast, Teasi Cannon sits down with apologist…
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Her Mother Trafficked Her. God's Word Healed Her with Stacy Lynn Harp
How do you heal when the person who was supposed to protect you was the one who handed you over to be abused? In this episode of the True Comfort podcast…
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I Don't Always Want to Go To Church Anymore. Here’s Why I Go Anyway.
What do you do when going to church just isn't easy anymore? In the season premiere of the True Comfort podcast, Teasi Cannon opens up about something deeply…
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Counterfeit Forgiveness: A Special Announcement & Podcast Update
In this very special and emotional 34th episode of the True Comfort podcast, Teasi Cannon shares a major update and a deeply personal announcement. After over…
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The Damaging Myth of Absolute Certainty with Adam Lloyd Johnson
What do you do when you are terrified that Christianity might not be true, but you are too ashamed to tell anyone? In this episode, Adam Lloyd Johnson (founder…
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Overcoming Deep Insecurity and Crushing Loss with Karen Patrick
What happens when you grow up in the church but secretly battle a paralyzing lack of assurance in your salvation? In this episode, Karen Patrick—a pastor's…
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Hypocrisy in the Church and the Sustaining Truth of God's Word with Mary Jo Sharp
How do you hold onto faith when the people who claim to have the truth cause you the most pain? In this episode, former atheist turned Christian apologist Mary…
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Reasons to Hang On at the Edge of Hopelessness with Naomi Wright
How do you find the will to live when your entire worldview is a lie? In this powerful conversation, Naomi (Founder of Be Emboldened and Licensed Clinical…
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Wired For Truth: Autism and Unshakeable Faith Through Heartbreak with Nick Peters
Can a good God allow a life to be shattered by divorce? Today, Christian apologist Nick Peters (PhD candidate) opens up about the intersection of faith…
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Tearing Down Brick Walls of Self-Protection with Diego Fallas
Stop Performing, Start Connecting: Breaking the Cycle of People-Pleasing Do you ever feel like you’re presenting a “generic” version of yourself just to fit…
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When Wisdom and Stubbornness Meet Non-Stop Suffering with John Ferrer
What do you do when the "happily ever after" of marriage is immediately met with a stage 2 cancer diagnosis and chronic illness? In this powerful conversation…
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An empty nursery, a living hope with Lindsay Martin
In one of our most raw and moving episodes yet, Lindsay Martin (Apologetics Canada) opens up about the day her world stopped: the stillbirth of her firstborn…
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From Collapse to Clarity: A Family Story of Trauma, Loss, and Hope with Amy Birks
In this deeply moving conversation, Amy Birks opens up about a life defined by high-stakes ministry, generational trauma, and the crushing weight of multiple…
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Forgiveness Was Never Unconditional: Vee Chandler's 10-Year Deep Dive into What the Bible Actually Says
Does the Bible actually command us to forgive people who aren’t sorry? If you’ve ever felt pressured to "forgive and forget" a deep betrayal while the offender…
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The Private Pain of Online Ministry: Masking, Neurodivergence, and Insecurity
Have you ever felt like a fraud in your own faith? In this deeply vulnerable conversation, lay apologist and researcher David Wolcott pulls back the curtain on…
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My Rock Bottom and the Real "Right Side of History"
People often say we need to make sure we’re on the “right side of history.” But what does that actually mean? In this episode of True Comfort, Teasi Cannon…
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A Pastor’s Battle with Critical Race Theory: "Social Justice" Is Leaving Christians Hopeless and Bitter
Is your church—or your friendship group—fracturing over race, politics, and "wokeness"? In this deeply personal and sobering conversation, Kevin Briggins…
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Betrayed and Abandoned, But Not By God with Elizabeth Urbanowicz
What happens when the person you trust most is living a double life? In this raw and deeply personal conversation, Elizabeth Urbanowicz (Founder of Foundation…
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When God Doesn’t Heal: Finding Faith in an Unending Medical Nightmare
What do you do when your body—and your faith—are pushed to the breaking point? Rebekah Howe has spent years facing a genetic condition that causes her joints…
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From Panic Attacks to Peace: How Apologetics Cured My Fear of Death
Is your faith strong enough to handle a crisis, or is it just a "ticket out of hell"? In this powerful interview, Jennifer Beitel shares her journey from…
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Surviving Hyper-Charismatic Church Corruption with Nakita Canfield
"I didn't know the real Gospel until I left." After years of "Name It, Claim It" theology and hyper-charismatic pressure, Nakita found herself at the center of…
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The Darkness of Clinical Depression and the Light That Never Fades with David Bouchard
Can you trust God when you don't feel hope? In this episode, I sit down with David Bouchard, a cybersecurity professional, scientist, and lay pastor who spent…
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From Dumpster Diving to Defending the Faith with Eric Hernandez.
Is God still faithful when the "dream job" disappears and the bank account hits zero? In this powerful conversation, apologist and author Eric Hernandez…
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Disability, Tragedy, and Transcendent Hope with Ela.
"Did God intentionally design me with a disability?" In this powerful conversation, Ela (known as "The Disapologist") opens up about the raw reality of being…
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Sex, Money, & Power: A Cold Case Detective Audits His Own Heart.
Is your desire to serve God actually a hidden pursuit of power? In a culture obsessed with "platform" and "influence," how do you keep your motives pure? In…
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Unbearable Suffering and Finding Purpose in Christ with Bec.
Have you ever felt like God was holding you captive in your pain? Or woke up in the morning wishing you hadn't? I sit down with Bec, who lives with a severe…
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How God Uses Suffering For Our Good with Clay & Jean Jones.
What do you do when your worst nightmare becomes your daily reality? In this deeply vulnerable episode, Clay and Jean Jones pull back the curtain on their…
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Bitterness, Brain Damage, and the Beauty of the Cross with Dan Wallace.
What happens when a world-renowned New Testament scholar loses his memory and has to relearn Greek from the very textbook he wrote? In this powerful episode, I…
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When Forgiveness Isn't Biblical: The Tragic Cost of Ignoring Repentance with Chris Brauns & Matt Ferguson.
Have you been crushed by the pressure to "just forgive" an unrepentant abuser? Many of us have been taught that forgiveness must be unconditional and…
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Trusting in a God We Can't Touch - with Teasi Cannon.
Have you ever wished you could have just five minutes with Jesus physically present? So often I've ached for just one big hug or one good long look into His…
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Growing Up With a Womanizing Father and a Mother in the Occult – with Clay Jones.
Is God to blame for the horror in the world? If He is good, why is there so much suffering, genocide, and pain? We often ask, "Why do bad things happen to good…
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Battling a Crushing Fear of Death – with Alexa Cramer.
Have you ever lain awake at night paralyzed by the thought, "What if it’s all fake? What if there is nothing after this?" For Alexa Cramer (contributor to Mama…
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The Pain of Searing Rejection and a Silent God - with Dr. Brian Henson.
"If you won't stay for me, will you stay for Brian?" When his dad walked out the door without answering that question, he internalized a lie that nearly…
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From Teenage Pregnancy to Redemption: A Story of God’s Faithfulness with Erin Kunkle.
Sometimes the moments that feel like the end of our story are where God is starting a new chapter of our life. In this episode, Erin Kukle shares her journey…
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When God Seems Silent: Faith, Doubt, and the Long Road to Comfort with Greg Koukl.
What if the Christian faith isn’t about fitting God into your life, but stepping into His story? In this conversation, we explore with Greg Koukl the story the…
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Finding Hope while Watching Someone You Love Slip Away with Sarah Stonestreet.
In this moving conversation, I sit down with Sarah Stonestreet, host of The Strong Women Podcast and Director of Community Outreach at St. George’s Anglican…
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Why Christianity Still Makes Sense When Life Hurts with Dr. Paul Gould
In this conversation, Dr. Paul Gould opens up about a season of deep loss, identity crisis, and unexpected waiting, and how God met him in heartbreak. We…
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Insecurities, Illness, and the Indescribable Beauty of God's Truth with Megan Almon
In this episode of True Comfort, host Teasi Cannon and Megan Almon discuss Megan's journey from journalism to apologetics, her experiences with rejection, and…
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A Biochemist's Bold and Costly Faith with Dr. Fuz Rana
In this conversation, Teasi Cannon and Dr. Fuz Rana explore the intersection of science and faith, particularly in the context of biotechnology and ethical…
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Special Episode: Digging out of Despair with Teasi Cannon
In this episode of True Comfort, Teasi Cannon shares her personal journey through struggles with depression and despair, emphasizing the importance of…
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The Pain and Prayers of a Pastor with Brandon Smith
In this conversation, Teasi Cannon and Brandon Smith explore the complexities of faith, suffering, and the role of church leadership. Brandon shares his…
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Disease, Broken Dreams, and Devotion to Jesus with Laura Zifer
In this conversation, Teasi Cannon and Laura Ziefer talk about Laura's personal health challenges, including her battle with celiac disease and being literally…
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Regret, Loneliness, and the Love of Christ with Monique Duson
In this conversation, Teasi Cannon talks with guest Monique Duson who shares transparently for the first time about her personal journey of navigating…
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From Torment to Simple Trust with Bobby Conway
In this conversation, Teasi Cannon talks with Pastor Bobby Conway who shares his personal journey through struggles with mental health, extreme doubt, and…
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From Black Sheep to Beloved - with Shanda Fulbright
In this conversation, Teasi Cannon talks with author and apologist Shanda Fulbright who shares openly about feeling as if she was a mistake or the black sheep…
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My Helping Caused More Harm – with Anna Kitko
In this conversation, Teasi Cannon and Anna Kitko explore the intersection of psychology and theology, Anna's unique journey into apologetics, her personal…
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Darkness Didn't Win: A Father's Faith Through Excruciating Pain with Dr. Clark Bates
In this episode of True Comfort, Teasi talks with Dr. Clark Bates who discusses his journey into studying textual criticism and then opens his heart to share a…
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A Heavy Loss; a Strong Faith – with David Geisler
In this conversation, Teasi Cannon and David Geisler talk about his journey into apologetics and evangelism as the son of apologetics trailblazer, Norman…
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Special Episode: A Deep Wound, a Debilitating Lie, and Divine Intervention - with Teasi Cannon
In this special episode, Teasi Cannon shares very tender details of her own journey through multiple experiences of abuse and the resultant, often debilitating…
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A Painful First-time Revelation and the Redemptive Power of God's Truth - with Melissa Dougherty
In this episode of True Comfort, Teasi Cannon welcomes Melissa Dougherty, a Christian artist and apologist, who shares vulnerably about something she’s never…
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Trauma, Tragedy, and Transcendent Hope - with Jennifer Defrates
Special Note: This episode addresses the topic of suicide. The suicide hotline number will be listed below in the show notes. Also, we experienced some audio…
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Did My Dad Die Without Jesus? - With Professor R. L. Solberg
Losing a loved one is hard, but it’s even more heartbreaking when we’re uncertain about their eternal destination. In this episode of True Comfort, Teasi has a…
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Faith That Holds Through A Lifetime of Suffering, With Hillary Ferrer
Have you ever felt like life keeps throwing you one devastation after another? In this episode of True Comfort, Teasi Cannon speaks with Hillary Ferrer…
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A Mother's Greatest Fear: A Life of Greater Faith, with Phoenix Hayes
Have you or someone you know felt the pain of powerlessness when it comes to helping someone you love? In this episode of True Comfort, Teasi Cannon has a…
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Suffering Leads Bible Scholar to Give Up, But Not on God or His Truth - with Douglas Groothuis
Have you or someone you know ever had to give up on a desperate prayer for someone you love? In this episode of True Comfort, Teasi has a heartfelt…
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Life felt meaningless: Jesus didn't. With Alisa Childers
Have you or someone you know ever felt as if in one tragic moment everything good and right and meaningful in the world was shattered? In this episode of True…
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Welcome to True Comfort, Where Pain Meets Promise
Welcome to this introduction to the True Comfort Podcast, where pain meets promise hosted by Teasi Cannon. If your heart's broken, and you're tired of shallow…