This week on JOE, Lisa welcomes Michael Freeland Miller, pastor of the Upper Room Church, and author of His House, His Presence: Call the Church to God's Original Design. Michael's engaging personality will draw you in as he offers transparent thoughts on prayer, including his own struggle with boredom and the one word that helped him to overcome it. Why is the next generation struggling to love the church? What is cultural Christianity and is it good enough? Can deconstruction really be a good thing? Listen in to explore these questions and more!

If you’ve ever witnessed the damage caused by an assumption – whether it was made by you or about you – then you’re in good company! This episode of “Lisa Unfiltered” has the practical tools and guidance we ALL need to keep ourselves in check. Listen to discover: What is the opposite of assumption? What follows assumption? And what is Lisa’s five-point checklist to help us keep assumptions at bay? Grab a notebook and pen because you’ll want to keep these life-changing principles handy!

Join Lisa and award-winning author Philip Yancey for a discussion about the revised and updated edition of his provocative book, What’s So Amazing About Grace? Together, they uncover the secret to holding fast to your convictions, while also being respectful and compassionate towards those who think differently. In a culture that desperately needs civility with grace, Yancey challenges Christians to become “living answers” to the world’s questions about the life-changing power of grace. Listen in for a conversation that will challenge, convict, and inspire you!

If you’ve ever heard the term “generational sin” mentioned in a church or another faith setting, it’s likely created some unanswered questions. What exactly is “generational sin?” Does the Bible mention it specifically? Can your personal spiritual life be impacted by your family history? In this episode, Lisa shares insight from her own research and personal Bible study on this topic and uncovers truths that will give you peace, hope, and power.

Lisa and her longtime friend Ike Miller give us a glimpse into their “old shoe” friendship as they discuss his new book, Good Baggage. If you’ve ever wondered how anything positive can come from past hurts, this conversation covers it all.  From lying for love to “disarming the switch” to distinguishing between secrecy and privacy, Lisa and Ike offer a fresh take on how “baggage” can actually make us stronger and more capable than we imagine.

When discussing single life versus married life, it’s easy to use stereotypes and assumptions to frame our opinions of others. In this unfiltered conversation with Lisa, she addresses how unhelpful and even harmful these assumptions can be. As the church, how can we do better? What does the Bible say about singleness and married life? And what is the best way to honor those who don’t share your same “relationship status?” Listen in for thoughtful questions and answers you can discuss with both your single and married friends!