Unapologetic with Julia Jeffress Sadler

What do we do when Christian leaders fall, or even closer to home, when our Christian friends or family leave the faith? On this week’s episode of Unapologetic, Julia asks her dad, Dr. Robert Jeffress, these questions and more! Plus, the two also talk about Julia’s prodigal story—addressing the practical things we can do to come back to God ourselves or welcome others back into the church. From the Hillsong exposè to the documentary on the Duggar family, stories of ministries falling from grace are undoubtedly popular right now. As Julia and Dr. Jeffress dive into how to respond when Christians fall and how to heal, they challenge listeners to check their hearts when consuming media that exposes unfortunate circumstances for entertainment. Together they also talk through how to keep from becoming jaded towards our fellow Christians, guarding your life against temptation, and overcoming spiritual regrets. Towards the end of the episode, Julia shares part of her own prodigal story—encouraging listeners to remember that no one is ever too far gone to run back to Jesus. This is an honest and uplifting discussion you’re not going to want to skip! Dr. Jeffress’s book—Coming Home, which he dedicated to Julia—is available on Amazon! Connect with him at ptv.org or by listening to the Pathway to Victory podcast. Check out Julia’s new podcast for kids, Kids Bible in a Year, at pray.com!

**Over the next few weeks, we’re re-releasing some of our favorite Unapologetic episodes as a way to celebrate the first year of UNA! This conversation with Candace Cameron Bure, all about being a Christian in Hollywood, originally aired on February 8th, 2023. A lot of us grew up with (or at least watched reruns of!) Candace Cameron Bure playing DJ Tanner on “Full House.” But that iconic role as America’s big sister is just part of Candace’s story! On this special episode of Unapologetic, Julia sits down with Candace to talk about how she left Hollywood at the peak of her young career, her time as a stay-at-home mom, and why she chose to return to the spotlight—using her platform as a way to spread the love of Jesus. Throughout their conversation, Candace unapologetically shares her testimony, gives a glimpse into family life with brother Kirk Cameron, discusses mental health struggles in Hollywood, and gives her best advice for Christians who want to go into media. You may think you know Candace Cameron Bure, but you don’t know her like this! Julia also shares how God used “Full House” to plant the desire in her heart for multiples and how DJ Tanner inspired her sister Dorothy’s childhood nickname. Don’t miss out on this uplifting and fun episode! Listen to the Candace Cameron Bure podcast here, or follow Candace on Instagram to keep up with her latest updates!

**Over the next few weeks, we’re re-releasing some of our favorite Unapologetic episodes as a way to celebrate the first year of UNA! This conversation with Annie F. Downs about her book, Chase the Fun, originally aired on September 7th, 2022. Did you know having fun is a glimpse of heaven? A self-described “fun expert,” best-selling author, speaker, and podcaster, Annie F. Downs’ whole ministry revolves around the pursuit of fun and why she believes fun is not only enjoyable but also biblical. On this week’s episode of Unapologetic, Julia gets to sit down with Annie to talk all things fun: from how Annie made fun her calling to where we can start when it comes to having fun in our own lives. Together the two explore the scriptural foundation for fun, discuss pursuing purity in adulthood, tap into what healthy confession looks like, and describe how to create boundaries around the media we consume. This is no doubt a fun conversation; however, it’s anything but surface-level, as Annie and Julia discover that at its core, fun is biblical because it points us to something bigger: an eternity spent with God in heaven. Annie is all across the internet—connect with her on Instagram or check out her website. Her newest book, Chase the Fun, is out now, and you can listen to the That Sounds Fun podcast everywhere you get your podcasts.