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 believe in the One who knows us, sees us, and loves us most.
No fluff. No counterfeit comfort. Just truth you can cling to.
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Life felt meaningless: Jesus didn't. With Alisa Childers
Friday, June 27, 2025 • Duration 58:35
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 Comfort, Teasi has a heartfelt conversation with author, speaker, and apologist Alisa Childers who opens her heart to share about a personal experience just like this, how it affected her relationship with God, and how she held on to biblical faith through the pain.
00:00 Introduction to True Comfort and Apologetics
03:43 The Journey to Apologetics
10:55 The Impact of Personal Loss
24:34 Finding Hope in Suffering
30:37 The Role of Scripture in Grief
32:30 Finding Comfort in Grief
34:59 The Role of Community in Suffering
37:53 Evidence of Faith During Doubt
41:00 Understanding Progressive Christianity
49:58 The Hope in Suffering and God's Sovereignty
To learn more about Alisa’s incredible ministry and books check out www.alisachilders.com
To learn more about Teasi Cannon or to invite her to speak check out www.teasicannon.com
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 advice, you're not alone. Here we share stories of real pain, hope that's found only in Jesus, and solid evidence that God's promises can be trusted. No fluff. No counterfeit comfort. Just truth you can cling to.
Betrayed and Abandoned, But Not By God with Elizabeth Urbanowicz
Friday, March 20, 2026 • Duration 54:25
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 Worldview) reveals a story she rarely shares publicly: the devastating collapse of her engagement to a youth pastor following a public scandal. From being blamed for the betrayal by her own church leaders to facing the ongoing, quiet struggle of singleness at 40, Elizabeth explores how she navigated a "spiral" of rejection and spiritual confusion.
If you’ve ever felt like God’s timing is unfair or that your community has failed you in your darkest hour, this episode is a roadmap for clinging to truth when your world falls apart.
IN THIS EPISODE:
The Double Life: The night Elizabeth’s world shattered just before her engagement.
Institutional Failure: Why church leadership told her to "put her big girl pants on" instead of offering comfort.
The Logic of Faith: Why Elizabeth couldn’t "quit" God, even when she wanted to.
The Ache of Singleness: Finding joy and an eternal perspective while navigating life alone at 40.
The "Box Top" Analogy: How a biblical worldview helps us place the "painful puzzle pieces" of our lives.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction to Elizabeth Urbanowicz
5:30 - The Betrayal: A Youth Pastor’s Secret
8:45 - When the Church Chooses the Abuser
12:15 - "In Faithfulness You Have Afflicted Me"
18:00 - The Reality of Long-Term Singleness
25:00 - Why Apologetics is a Safety Net for the Heart
31:00 - Practical Habits: The "Feet Hit the Floor" Rule
When God Doesn’t Heal: Finding Faith in an Unending Medical Nightmare
Friday, March 13, 2026 • Duration 59:50
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 to literally come apart. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, she opens up about the "nightmare" of constant surgeries, the anger she felt when medical errors occurred, and the heartbreaking moment a pastor told her she was "less than" because of her disability.
If you are walking through a season of chronic pain, emotional trauma, or spiritual doubt, this episode is a survival guide for the soul. Rebekah moves past the "Pollyanna" cliches to show how to find a reason to get out of bed when the physical pain won't stop.
In this episode, we discuss:
The Stigma of Disability: Dealing with the "less than" label within the church.
Medical Trauma: How Rebekah handled a doctor’s life-altering mistake and her subsequent anger.
The MRI Playlist: A practical strategy for when you feel trapped by fear and anxiety.
Elephant Circles: Why you need a "handful" of friends who care more about your heart than your comfort.
The Refiner’s Fire: Why God allows suffering that feels like it’s breaking you.
Connect with Rebecca: Visit richardghowe.com to learn more about her ministry and defense of the faith.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Growing up in the jungle to the corporate world.
04:42 - "You're a Less Than": Facing the stigma of disability.
11:35 - The pride of refusing help and the blessing of receiving.
15:00 - The Refiner's Fire: Examining the heart in the middle of pain.
25:26 - When the doctor messes up: Dealing with unrighteous anger.
Bitterness, Brain Damage, and the Beauty of the Cross with Dan Wallace.
Friday, January 9, 2026 • Duration 01:10:07
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 sit down with Dr. Dan Wallace, Executive Director of the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM). Dan opens up about the "neck-up Christianity" that crumbled when tragedy struck his family. We discuss the "Summer from Hell" when his son was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer, and his own terrifying battle with Encephalitis that left him with severe amnesia, hallucinations, and sluggish brain waves.
If you are walking through a crisis, struggling with anger toward God, or wondering if your faith can survive the loss of your health or stability, this conversation is for you. Dan shares how he moved from bitterness to a deep trust in the Cross, realizing that God’s love is demonstrated not in our circumstances, but in what was finished on Calvary.
In this episode, we cover:
The "fork in the road" where suffering leads to either faith or abandonment.
Dan’s early academic failures and how he almost flunked Greek.
The rare cancer diagnosis that threatened his son’s life.
How a student’s rebuke saved Dan from bitterness.
The terrifying experience of losing his memory and fighting hallucinations.
Why the Cross is the only proof of God's love we need.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro: Who is Dan Wallace?
02:08 - The Evidence of Ancient Manuscripts
06:50 - A Crisis of Faith: Is Jesus really God?
15:00 - Failing Greek & The Academic Turnaround
24:25 - The "Summer from Hell": A Son’s Cancer Battle
When Forgiveness Isn't Biblical: The Tragic Cost of Ignoring Repentance with Chris Brauns & Matt Ferguson.
Friday, January 2, 2026 • Duration 01:26:47
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 unilateral to be "Christian", but what if that teaching isn't actually in the Bible?
In this deep dive, I’m joined by Pastor Chris Brauns (author of Unpacking Forgiveness) and Pastor Matt Ferguson to expose the heavy burden of "Therapeutic Forgiveness." We explore why the popular idea that forgiveness is "just for you" is a modern invention, not a biblical command.
If you are tired of the mental gymnastics of trying to forgive someone who isn't sorry, this conversation will bring you clarity, validation, and true rest in Christ.
In this episode, we cover:
Why "Unconditional Forgiveness" is a myth that hurts victims.
The difference between "Therapeutic Forgiveness" (feeling better) vs. "Biblical Forgiveness" (restoration).
Did Jesus forgive everyone on the cross? (The answer might surprise you).
Why demanding repentance is actually the most loving thing you can do.
How to find peace and let go of bitterness without faking forgiveness.
Resources Mentioned:
Unpacking Forgiveness by Chris Brauns: https://a.co/d/9BHwcnC
The Way of Repentance (Chris’s upcoming book): https://a.co/d/cW6MymM
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - The crushing burden of "Just Forgive"
06:25 - Why we started studying forgiveness
14:40 - The 2 Definitions: Therapeutic vs. Biblical
Trusting in a God We Can't Touch - with Teasi Cannon.
Friday, December 26, 2025 • Duration 26:50
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 physical eyes because I truly believe it would set everything right. I know I'd feel so much peace, security, and overwhelming love.
All the troubles of this world would grow dim.
Even though Jesus doesn't magically appear in my living room,
He has promised that He'll be with me ... and you ... always. In this episode of True Comfort, I share some truth about God's presence that encourages me in moments when I wonder where He is. I hope this will encourage you, as well.
We talk about
The trauma of losing a sibling to addiction during the holidays.
Watching a parent fade away through Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Why the Holy Spirit feels mysterious and how to identify His fruit.
The "Music Analogy": A philosophical way to understand God’s constant presence.
Jesus’ words to Thomas and what they mean for us who haven't seen, yet believe.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - The phone call that changed Christmas forever
1:40 - The physical toll of grief: Parkinson’s and Dementia
4:00 - The true meaning of "Emmanuel" (God With Us)
8:50 - The desperation of wanting 5 minutes with Jesus
10:50 - The Promise: I will not leave you as orphans
14:50 - God’s Omnipresence: You cannot flee from Him
19:50 - The "Music" Analogy: How God sustains your existence
23:40 - To those who have not seen, yet believe
Growing Up With a Womanizing Father and a Mother in the Occult – with Clay Jones.
Friday, December 19, 2025 • Duration 01:14:28
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 people?" But in this provocative episode, Dr. Clay Jones (author of Why Does God Allow Evil?) flips the question upside down. With radical honesty, Clay shares how a deep dive into the darkest parts of human history (from the Holocaust to the Killing Fields) convinced him that the problem isn't God. The problem is us.
Clay opens up about his own upbringing with an atheist father and a mother in the occult, and shares the sobering truth that gave him hope in the midst of a broken world. We discuss the myth of the "good person," why God values free will over robots, and why Satan wants you to believe Heaven will be boring.
If you have ever doubted God’s goodness while walking through pain, this conversation will give you a new perspective on suffering and a breathtaking view of the Eternity that awaits you.
In this episode, we cover:
The "Good Person" Myth: Why Clay believes there are no good people (and why even Bill Maher agrees).
Clay’s Story: Growing up between the occult and atheism, and the moment fear woke him up to Jesus.
The Problem of Evil: Is it God’s fault, or is it the result of being "Adam and Eve's" children?
Free Will vs. Robots: Why God allows us to choose wrong, and what Sci-Fi movies teach us about love.
The "Boring Heaven" Lie: Debunking the idea of sitting on clouds forever. (Yes, God created pleasure!)
Resources Mentioned:
Why Does God Allow Evil? by Clay Jones
Immortal: How the Fear of Death Drives Us and What We Do About It by Clay Jones
Battling a Crushing Fear of Death – with Alexa Cramer.
Friday, December 12, 2025 • Duration 50:59
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 Bear Apologetics), the fear of death was a battle. From a childhood trigger involving an asthma attack to a terrifying vision of Heaven as a "boring trap," Alexa’s anxiety eventually led her into a season of deep doubt and deconstruction.
In this episode of the True Comfort Podcast, Teasi and Alexa discuss what happens when bad theology leaves you with nothing to cling to. Alexa shares her vulnerable journey from believing God was "clueless" about the future (Open Theism) to discovering the rock-solid foundation of God’s sovereignty.
If you struggle with anxiety, skepticism, or the fear of eternity, this conversation offers both the intellectual tools and the emotional comfort you need to stand firm.
In this episode, we cover:
The Root of Fear: How a childhood trauma and a misunderstanding of Heaven fueled a lifelong phobia.
The Danger of "Open Theism": Why believing God doesn't know the future destroys our ability to trust Him.
Deconstruction & Doubt: The moment Alexa hit rock bottom and asked, "God, are you even there?"
Head meets Heart: How studying Apologetics (the evidence for faith) actually cured her emotional anxiety.
Practical Tools: The specific mental framework Alexa uses to stop a panic attack in its tracks.
Resources Mentioned:
Mama Bear Apologetics
The Bible Recap with Tara-Leigh Cobble
Unbelievable? Podcast (Justin Brierley)
Alisa Childers
The Pain of Searing Rejection and a Silent God - with Dr. Brian Henson.
Friday, December 5, 2025 • Duration 01:01:37
"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 destroyed him: He was not worth staying for.
In this episode of True Comfort, Dr. Brian Henson opens up about the devastating impact of the "Father Wound." From watching his father abandon the family in 4th grade to being rejected by friends and betrayed by the people he loved most, Brian’s story is a raw look at how deep emotional scars can shape our view of God.
For years, Brian hated his father and struggled to connect with a Heavenly Father he viewed as a "jerk." He shares the shocking moment he told God, "I don't love you," and how that honest prayer became the turning point for his life.
We discuss:
The physical pain of heartbreak and betrayal.
Why men often cry in isolation (the "shower cry").
How he felt "evil" when he became a father himself.
The journey from being a skeptic to a leading Christian Apologist.
How God used a "Luke Skywalker" moment with his son to heal his heart.
If you have ever felt abandoned, unworthy, or struggled to trust God because of earthly rejection, this episode is for you.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro: Welcome Dr. Brian Henson
4:20 - The Philosophy of Suffering: Why God writes "conflict" into our stories
14:40 - The Abandonment: "Will you stay for Brian?"
18:50 - The "Nerd" Label & Social Rejection
22:00 - The Betrayal: 11th Grade Heartbreak & Cheating
38:00 - Defining a True Biblical Worldview
44:00 - The "Box Top" Analogy for Suffering
50:00 - Final Encouragement: Romans 8:28-29
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Foundation Worldview: https://foundationworldview.com/podcast
How Does God Use Suffering For Our Good? by Clay and Jeannie Jones - https://a.co/d/069iRpq2
About True Comfort: It is our desire to live out 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, assuring us that we have a God who comforts us in all our afflictions so that we may share that comfort with others. We explore the reasons for the Biblical worldview while holding space for heartbreak and healing.
To learn more about Teasi Cannon or to invite her to speak check out www.teasicannon.com
To get started on your own study of apologetics check out these recommended resources: https://www.teasicannon.com/general-a...
For an incredible 50% off deal on 200 educational slides from the late Norman Geisler (a tremendous way to get started learning philosophy, theology, and apologetics): go to https://ngim.org/store/ and use promo code NorMTeasi25
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36:19 - Psalm 139: Why your condition isn't a surprise to God.
41:01 - Elephant Help: Why Christian women need a "circle."
52:35 - The perspective of the Cross: Jesus’ pain vs. our own.
About True Comfort: It is our desire to live out 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, assuring us that we have a God who comforts us in all our afflictions so that we may share that comfort with others. We explore the reasons for the Biblical worldview while holding space for heartbreak and healing.
To learn more about Teasi Cannon or to invite her to speak check out www.teasicannon.com
To get started on your own study of apologetics check out these recommended resources: https://www.teasicannon.com/general-a...
For an incredible 50% off deal on 200 educational slides from the late Norman Geisler (a tremendous way to get started learning philosophy, theology, and apologetics): go to https://ngim.org/store/ and use promo code NorMTeasi25
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CSNTM: View the digitized manuscripts Dan talks about at the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts - https://www.csntm.org/
About True Comfort: It is our desire to live out 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, assuring us that we have a God who comforts us in all our afflictions so that we may share that comfort with others. We explore the reasons for the Biblical worldview while holding space for heartbreak and healing.
To learn more about Teasi Cannon or to invite her to speak check out www.teasicannon.com
To get started on your own study of apologetics check out these recommended resources: https://www.teasicannon.com/general-a...
For an incredible 50% off deal on 200 educational slides from the late Norman Geisler (a tremendous way to get started learning philosophy, theology, and apologetics): go to https://ngim.org/store/ and use promo code NorMTeasi25
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29:22 - Did Jesus forgive unconditionally on the cross?
36:43 - The danger of telling abuse victims to "get over it"
45:00 - How Paul handled Alexander the Coppersmith
54:19 - A clear definition of Biblical Forgiveness
1:02:53 - Why withholding forgiveness can be an act of love
1:13:01 - Practical advice for the hurting heart
Connect with the Guests:
Chris Brauns: https://chrisbrauns.com/
Matt Ferguson: https://www.huntersridgecommunitychurch.org/team
About True Comfort: It is our desire to live out 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, assuring us that we have a God who comforts us in all our afflictions so that we may share that comfort with others. We explore the reasons for the Biblical worldview while holding space for heartbreak and healing.
To learn more about Teasi Cannon or to invite her to speak check out www.teasicannon.com
To get started on your own study of apologetics check out these recommended resources: https://www.teasicannon.com/general-a...
For an incredible 50% off deal on 200 educational slides from the late Norman Geisler (a tremendous way to get started learning philosophy, theology, and apologetics): go to https://ngim.org/store/ and use promo code NorMTeasi25
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What is one scripture or truth that has held you together during a season of loss?
About True Comfort: It is our desire to live out 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, assuring us that we have a God who comforts us in all our afflictions so that we may share that comfort with others. We explore the reasons for the Biblical worldview while holding space for heartbreak and healing.
To learn more about Teasi Cannon or to invite her to speak check out www.teasicannon.com
To get started on your own study of apologetics check out these recommended resources: https://www.teasicannon.com/general-a...
For an incredible 50% off deal on 200 educational slides from the late Norman Geisler (a tremendous way to get started learning philosophy, theology, and apologetics): go to https://ngim.org/store/ and use promo code NorMTeasi25
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10:36 - Studying Genocide: Looking Evil in the Face
18:37 - Why Do We Suffer for Adam’s Sin?
24:34 - The Hard Truth: "There Are No Good People"
30:16 - Self-Interest vs. True Goodness (The Abortion Debate)
39:58 - Why God Didn't Create Robots (The Free Will Defense)
50:15 - Will We Have Free Will in Heaven?
59:52 - Debunking the Myth of a "Boring" Heaven
1:08:50 - How to Focus on Eternity in a Suffering World
About the Guest: Clay Jones is the author of Why Does God Allow Evil? and Immortal. He served as a professor of Christian Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology for 16 years. He specializes in the problem of evil and the promise of eternal life - https://clayjones.net/
About True Comfort: It is our desire to live out 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, assuring us that we have a God who comforts us in all our afflictions so that we may share that comfort with others. We explore the reasons for the Biblical worldview while holding space for heartbreak and healing.
To learn more about Teasi Cannon or to invite her to speak check out www.teasicannon.com
To get started on your own study of apologetics check out these recommended resources: https://www.teasicannon.com/general-a...
For an incredible 50% off deal on 200 educational slides from the late Norman Geisler (a tremendous way to get started learning philosophy, theology, and apologetics): go to https://ngim.org/store/ and use promo code NorMTeasi25
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05:24 - Alexa’s Story: The Childhood Fear of Death
12:13 - Progressive Christianity & Deconstructing Truth
18:10 - Hitting Rock Bottom & Finding Apologetics
26:35 - How God’s Sovereignty Cured the Anxiety
33:26 - A Practical Mental Tool for Panic Attacks
36:38 - Defeating Nihilism: Why You Are Not a Robot
44:51 - A New, Exciting View of Heaven
About the Guest: Alexa Cramer is a writer, podcaster, and contributing author with the Mama Bear Apologetics team. Her passion for apologetics was born out of her own struggle with doubt and her desire to help others find a faith that can withstand the questions of the world - https://www.youtube.com/@MamaBearApologetics
About True Comfort: It is our desire to live out 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, assuring us that we have a God who comforts us in all our afflictions so that we may share that comfort with others. We explore the reasons for the Biblical worldview while holding space for heartbreak and healing.
To learn more about Teasi Cannon or to invite her to speak check out www.teasicannon.com
To get started on your own study of apologetics check out these recommended resources: https://www.teasicannon.com/general-a...
For an incredible 50% off deal on 200 educational slides from the late Norman Geisler (a tremendous way to get started learning philosophy, theology, and apologetics): go to https://ngim.org/store/ and use promo code NorMTeasi25
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32:45 - The Honest Prayer: "God, I don't love You"
40:00 - Finding Answers: The shift to Apologetics
43:00 - Meeting his Wife & The Power of Emotional Purity
48:00 - The Father Wound: Why I felt "Evil" holding my son
51:30 - The Healing Moment: "Best Dad Ever"
RESOURCES MENTIONED: Grounded Curriculum: Check out Dr. Brian Henson’s apologetics curriculum for youth and adults at https://ngim.thinkific.com/courses/gsp
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Brian Henson is the Director of Youth Apologetics and Evangelism for Norm Geisler International Ministries (https://ngim.thinkific.com/). He holds a Ph.D. in Ministry and Christian Apologetics and has been a high school Bible teacher since 2001.
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To learn more about Teasi Cannon or to invite her to speak check out www.teasicannon.com
To get started on your own study of apologetics check out these recommended resources: https://www.teasicannon.com/general-a...
For an incredible 50% off deal on 200 educational slides from the late Norman Geisler (a tremendous way to get started learning philosophy, theology, and apologetics): go to Store - NGIM and use promo code NorMTeasi25
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