Self Evident
Important Updates from Self-Evident (SE #152)
This episode of Self-Evident contains some important updates from the team. A couple of beloved hosts have moved on and Self-Evident is working on seeing where God leads us in this next chapter.
As we seek God’s best for this platform, we will be taking some time this semester as a hiatus to be able to come back to the new school year with the same self evident truths shared in Gods love.
We can’t wait for what’s in store!… Continue Reading
Ships in The Night: How To Bridge the Gender Gap (SE #151)
In this episode of Self Evident, Kenna Rose & Jenna are joined by David Robison & Nathan Bilkis of Social Lights, an organization of Christian fellowship in the Chicagoland area – to learn more, go to sociallights.blog.
The group sets out to discuss why it is so difficult for men and women to be friends, and how to go about interacting with the opposite sex in a God glorifying manner.… Continue Reading
Foundations of Truth: Resolution in Christ (SE #150)
As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the basics.
What is the basis, the foundation of why we do what we do– why we speak what we speak?… Continue Reading
He Who Is Faithful In Little… Talking Toxic Empathy With Friends (SE #149)
A few months ago, a lovely woman of God, Emily Cecile, picked up Allie Stuckey’s “Toxic Empathy” book & was so deeply impacted that Rebecca Leland (podcast guest host extroidinare) picked it up, & then she loved it so much that she called Jenna to talk about it in this book review episode of Self Evident.
This is part two of a two part series. To listen to part one, click here.
Resources
Video: Interview with Allie Beth Stuckey – Toxic Empathy is Making Christians Weak | Self Evident
Book: Toxic Empathy | Allie Beth Stuckey<...
Foundations of Truth: Redemption in Christ (SE #148)
As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the basics.
What is the basis, the foundation of why we do what we do– why we speak what we speak?… Continue Reading
When Does Empathy Become Toxic? (SE #147)
A few months ago, a lovely woman of God, Emily Cecile, picked up Allie Stuckey’s “Toxic Empathy” book & was so deeply impacted that Rebecca Leland (podcast guest host extroidinare) picked it up, & then she loved it so much that she called Jenna to talk about it in this book review episode of Self Evident.
This is part one of a two part series.
Resources
Video: Interview with Allie Beth Stuckey – Toxic Empathy is Making Christians Weak | Self Evident
Book: Toxic Empathy | Allie Beth Stuckey
Article: Baptist Preacher Says There’s...
When Does Empathy Become Toxic? (SE #147)
A few months ago, a lovely woman of God, Emily Cecile, picked up Allie Stuckey’s “Toxic Empathy” book & was so deeply impacted that Rebecca Leland (podcast guest host extroidinare) picked it up, & then she loved it so much that she called Jenna to talk about it in this book review episode of Self Evident.
This is part one of a two part series.
Resources
Video: Interview with Allie Beth Stuckey – Toxic Empathy is Making Christians Weak | Self Evident
Book: Toxic Empathy | Allie Beth Stuckey
Article: Baptist Preacher Says There’s...
Foundations of Truth: Man’s Rebellion (SE #146)
As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the basics.
What is the basis, the foundation of why we do what we do– why we speak what we speak?… Continue Reading
Thank You But No Thank You: How To Let A Man Down (SE #145)
How do you turn away a man who is very interested in you. . . and you are not interested in him?
In this episode, Jenna & Rebecca Leland share what God has taught them through mentors and experiences.
Resources
Follow Rebecca on Instagram!
Book: Single & Satisfied | Nancy Wilson… Continue Reading
Foundations of Truth: Man’s Sinful State (SE #144)
As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the basics.
What is the basis, the foundation of why we do what we do– why we speak what we speak?… Continue Reading
On Being Bathed in The Word & if Roman Catholics Are Saved (SE #143)
Welcome to part two of our three part conversation about Christian church & the denominations within it. Our guest hosts are Rebecca Leland, a blessing & a beautiful follower of Christ – you can find her on Instagram at @Rebecca_Leland. And we have David Robison & Nathan Bilkis of Social Lights, an organization of Christian fellowship in the Chicagoland area – to learn more, go to sociallights.blog.
In part one of this three part series, (which you can find by clicking here), we discussed denominations, what that word means, how Scripture calls it sinful, & church discipline.… Continue Reading
Foundations of Truth: The Fall of Man (SE #142)
As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the basics.
What is the basis, the foundation of why we do what we do– why we speak what we speak?… Continue Reading
Offending Friends: Calling Out Sin in Love (SE #141)
Rebecca & Jenna talk about how to offend in love as Christians. Rebecca lists three steps before calling out a brother or sister who needs calling out:
1: be Bibled up. God will give you the words to say.
2: Pray for them
3: Be confidant in Christ… Continue Reading
Foundations of Truth: God the Son (SE #140)
As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the basics.
What is the basis, the foundation of why we do what we do– why we speak what we speak?… Continue Reading
No Kings & The Theology of Protesting (SE #139)
Protesting is part of the First Amendment rights we have as Americans. They can be positive, such as the Boston Tea Party, the Civil Rights Movement or the March for Life. Or, they can be negative such as Pride parades and the BLM riots of 2020. How should Christians think through protests?
Using No Kings as an example, Kenna and Jenna discuss God’s justice, the command to be self-controlled and investigating the purpose of a protest before joining in.… Continue Reading
LA Riots: How Should Christians Respond? (SE #138)
In this episode of Self Evident, Jenna Smith and Anthony Leal discuss the ongoing protests in Los Angeles, exploring the complexities of the situation from a Christian perspective. They delve into the experiences of those on the ground, the impact of media narratives, and the importance of understanding the roots of anger and fear within the community. The conversation emphasizes the need for prayer, compassion, and truth in addressing the crisis, while also highlighting the role of Christians in responding to social issues with love and understanding.… Continue Reading
Foundations of Truth: God the Son (SE #137)
As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the basics.
What is the basis, the foundation of why we do what we do– why we speak what we speak?… Continue Reading
How Can Christians Reach Leftist-Leaning Women? (SE #136)
In this episode, Alyssa & Jenna are joined again by Stephanie Stapert, a strong Christian who has seen many “genres” of women in her line of work with TPUSA. The conversation goes from how feminine clothing is a beautiful and glorious thing for Christian women, how we dress matters, and how to reach leftist leaning women as Bible believers.… Continue Reading
Foundations of Truth: God the Father (SE #135)
As you hear at the beginning of every episode, Self Evident is a platform that is dedicated to speaking self evident truth in love. Over the past year, our platform has been dedicated to fighting the culture war with the truths of God’s Word, but in this short series, we want to go back to the basics.
What is the basis, the foundation of why we do what we do– why we speak what we speak?… Continue Reading
Should I Be On a Dating App? (SE #134)
Since our culture is so online now, our public sphere is all online, well, [dating apps] is how you find someone nowadays, right?
Right?
Rebecca Leland is back on the podcast with Jenna, and the topic is dating apps–should Christians utilize this method of finding a significant other?
Watch the promo for this episode here!
Resources
Podcast Episode: What Women Should Look For; A Psychiatric Dissection of Intentional Dating | Self Evident
Press Release: Unmarried & Single Americans | U.S.… Continue Reading
Sweden Bans OnlyFans. America Should Too. (SE #133)
Sweden has taken massive steps towards addressing the very real problem that pornography causes in society– sex trafficking, prostitution, and child sexual abuse. In addition to this, Senator Mike Lee from Utah has introduced a bill that would ban pornography due to an updating in the definition of “obscenity.”
Resources
Article: Sweden Bans OnlyFans. America Should Too | Self Evident
Article: U.S. Senator Mike Lee Proposes Bill to Ban Pornagraphy | Self Evident… Continue Reading
Church Denominations are Sinful? (SE #132)
This episode is part of a series regarding interdenominational unity. David Robison and Nathan Bilkis of Social Lights join Rebecca Leland & Jenna Smith for this discussion.
Resources Mentioned
Lecture Series: Unity of the Church | Canon Press
Book: Mere Christianity | C.S. Lewis
… Continue Reading
Should Women be Pursuing Careers? (SE #131)
We sell our souls to [careers] a little bit: ‘I’m gonna sacrifice my sleep, my nutrition, my romantic relationships, my family relationships, my friend relationships–on the altar of work,’ and it is really sad to see.
New guest host alert! Stephanie Stapert is a Christian woman who works at Turning Point Academy and, along with Jenna & Alyssa, wants to ring the warning bell for her female peers heading down college/career paths.
Resources
Article: Trad wives selling fake news | Institute for Family Studies
Follow Stephanie on Instagram!… Continue Reading
Get Out of Your Head & Go Find Community: The Benefits of Being in Person Pt. II (SE #130)
Listen to part one of this conversation here! Featuring Jenna, David Robison of Social Lights and Rebecca Leland, this edition of Self Evident concludes our conversation regarding the science and studies of community benefits. This segment goes into Robert Putnam’s research on social capital and what broke the American community apart in the ’60s, and pushing out of your comfort zone to find true, in person community.
Resources
Podcast Article: A Three Stranded Cord | Social Lights
Article: The Friendship Fix | bekindpeopleproject.org… Continue Reading
How to Actually Fix the Birth Rate (SE #129)
Is there a way to actually fix the birth rate? This episode of Self Evident dives into this very topic with three policy proposals that would address the root cause of the decrease in birth rates.
Resources
Article: 3 Ways to Increase the Birth Rate While Respecting Human Dignity | Washington Stand
Video: Can Trump Fix the Birth Rate? | Self Evident
Report: Planned Parenthood’s Annual Summary | Planned Parenthood… Continue Reading
In Each Other’s Company: The Benefits of Being In Person (SE #128)
This episode is part one of a two part series! Featuring Jenna, David Robison of Social Lights and Rebecca Leland, the two coolest Christian community builders in the Chicagoland area, the conversation ranges from the science of body language to health benefits of in person community to forgiveness and pushing out of your comfort zone to find community.
Resources
Podcast Article: A Three Stranded Cord | Social Lights
Article: The Friendship Fix | bekindpeopleproject.org
Study: The Neural Systems of Forgiveness | national library of medicine
Article: Physical Support & Threats | national library o...
Can Trump Fix the Birthrate? (SE #127)
Can Trump Fix the Birthrate? The Trump Administration is currently brainstorming three policy ideas regarding the declining birthrate that America is facing. In this episode, we go through each policy, evaluate them from a biblical perspective, and decide whether or not they will be able to fix America’s declining birthrate.
Resources
Report: The Demographic Outlook | Congressional Budget Office
Study: Women’s Knowledge of Their Cycle | National Library of Medicine
Article: Trump Looking to Create Baby Boom | Washington Stand… Continue Reading
Why Being a “Trad Wife” Doesn’t Make You a Biblical Wife (SE #126)
In this episode, Alyssa discusses the popular “trad wife” trend that is popular among Christian social media influencers. While being a “trad wife” is an understandable break away from the feminist movement, is this movement biblical?… Continue Reading
Assisted Suicide is Not Death With Dignity (SE #125)
In March of 2023, Eliana, Kenna Rose, Alyssa and Jenna investigated the topic of legalizing euthanasia, why it was morally and ethically wrong, etc. The reason we are reposting it in 2025 is because Illinois is on the cusp of making assisted suicide legal.
Senate Bill 9 can be called for a vote any day on the State Senate floor, and if passed, will allow doctors to prescribe lethal drugs for a patient to end their own life.… Continue Reading
Gen Z is Shifting the Tide of Culture: A Worldview Presentation (SE #124)
Self Evident’s own Kenna Rose presents an encouraging report on Generation Z at the Illinois Family Institute worldview conference, which was held at Belmont Bible Church in Downers Grove.… Continue Reading
Having ‘Two Moms’ is Damaging to Children (SE #123)
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders just signed HB1669 (Keep Kids First Act) into law. In this episode, Alyssa dives into why the passage of this law is a win not just for Christians, but for society.
Resources
The Washington Stand: Arkansas to Allow Christian Adoption & Foster Care Groups to Bypass Same-Sex Homes | Article
All for Kids: A Father’s Impact on Child Development | Article
Self Evident: Intentionally Robbing Kids of a Father is Wrong | Video… Continue Reading
The Department of Education is Dismantled, But What Does That Mean? (SE #122)
In this episode, Alyssa, Jenna & Kenna Rose dismantle education subjects that have been in the mainstream news recently. The discussion goes around why it is a constant battle of who owns the child, why our federal government has been storing files in a literal mine, and education: with the Department of Education gone, what does is mean for the nation as a whole? With The Homeschool Act proceeding to the Illinois state Senate, what can we do to oppose it?… Continue Reading
Should Kids Take Risks? (SE #121)
Should children be allowed to take reasonable risks? Like going into a grocery store by themselves or attending a sleepover? In this episode, Alyssa gives her “new mom” take on this hot topic in the conservative mom circle.… Continue Reading
Everylife, Encouragement, & Evaluating Your Life | Guest: Sarah Gabel Seifert (SE #120)
Self Evident is thrilled to publish our conversation with Sarah Gabel Seifert, Founder and President of Everylife Company–the only pro-life diaper company to exist. This conversation navigates how Sarah saw a need and filled it, honoring the little lives who wear diapers by providing toxin free products and praying and promoting a culture of life through public campaigns. The most recent endeavor of Everylife has been to pray for more babies along with prominent prayer partners across the U.S.… Continue Reading
Abortion is Never ‘Safe’ (SE #119)
A botched abortion, committed by Illinois abortionist, Dr. Keith Reisinger-Kindle, once again highlights the inhumane practice of abortion. Alyssa dives into the circumstances surrounding this botched abortion and gives a response to the idea that abortions should be “safe.”
Resources:
Rep. Brad Halbrook: Safe, Legal & Rare – The Crisis Exposed | Video
Botched Late Term ABortion Spurs Lawsuit in Blue State Court | Article
… Continue Reading
MAHA, Mommas, & Christian Gratitude for Food (SE #118)
Self Evident is talking seed oils, coffee consumption & the Spiritual power of food & a nap. Our newest guest host, the elegant Elizabeth Fiedler, talks about how the MAHA movement is focusing on determining the root causes of autism and childhood diseases through nutrition, and how as Christians, we are called to keep our bodies healthy through food, hydration and rest.
Alyssa & Elizabeth are both expecting their first babies, and keep Jenna in constant awe as they present their independent study of the right caffeine intake, how (the fruit) dates are bad until they’re good while pregnant, an...
This School District Went Too Far (SE #117)
Today, we are covering the Deerfield School District Scandal. Shepard Middle School, located in Illinois School District 109 in Deerfield, is under heavy fire for forcing middle school girls to undress in front of a biological male. Today’s episode will cover the details of what happened in the locker room, how parents like Nicole Georgas reacted, and how the Trump Administration can get involved.
Resources
Administrators Force Middle School Girls to Undress in Front of Biological Male | Article
Illinois Mother Furious After Daughter Allegedly Forced to Share Locker Room with Biological Male | Video… Contin...
When You’re Single & Don’t Wanna Be (SE #116)
In this edition of Self Evident, Rebecca, Alyssa & Jenna are bringing up the topic that’s as hard to avoid as many people cannot shake the status of: singleness. It’s a subject every human on God’s green earth has struggled with (well, exceptions apply *cough*Paul*cough*) and is hard to accept as a gift–because for most people, it’s not.
We hope this conversation is a blessing to those who hear.
Resources & References:
Podcast: A Phsyciatric Evaluation of Community & The Dating Scene | Guest: Dr.… Continue Reading
Parents, Honor, & Resentment (SE #115)
This episode is the first one featuring our new guest host, Rebecca Leland! To get to know her a little more, listen to our first conversation with her by clicking here.
Honoring your parents is something that does NOT come easily to humans, and as adults, it’s easy to become embittered against them. Rebecca, Jenna & Alyssa swap stories of what they’ve noticed about peers and parents, and how we should respect our fathers and mothers as adults.… Continue Reading
Homeschoolers Are Happier? (SE #114)
Synopsis:
Are Homeschoolers Happier? Alyssa dives into a recent study from Cardus which found that homeschoolers are not only better educated, but they are also more likely to be happier, optimistic, grateful, and successful.
Sources and References:
Overview of U.S. Department of Education | Departmentment of Education
Diverse Outcomes for a Diverse Population | Cardus
Homeschool Students are Happier, More Engaged & More Likely to be Married | Washington Stand
A Sample of TransGenderism Taught in Illinois 4th Grade Classrooms
https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/… Continue Reading
