Unpolished Faith

Welcome, friend! Unpolished Faith is a space of belonging for Christian women who feel out of place. The REAL you belongs here.We are carving out a space on the internet that’s raw and real—free from all the "isms" that hold you back from a whole life with God. This isn’t the perfect, polished podcast you often find in Christian women's circles. Join international speaker and writer @madifranquiz as she fearlessly navigates the raw and unfiltered aspects of the Christian faith. From singleness to mental health, politics, and everyday Christian life, we have authentic conversations, diving into topics that matter deeply but aren't always discussed openly. Yeah, it’s unpolished. But that’s kind of the point.The last four years in Madi’s life have been wild, filled with crazy twists and turns. The Lord showed up for her somewhere between obedience, hard knocks, and hard work. She has learned one lesson through her journey: God is not looking for perfect; He wants all of us just as we ar

Unpolished Faith is a religion podcast hosted by Madi Franquiz, with 68 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Madi Franquiz hosts Unpolished Faith, a religion show with 68 episodes published.

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  Episode #74

  The Only Christian in the Break Room with Grace McCready

  Jun 26, 202537 minS3

  <p>What do you do when you feel like you’re the only one following Jesus at your job? This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt isolated in their faith at work. You are not alone, and your quiet faithfulness might be shining brighter than you think.</p><p>In this episode, writer and speaker Grace McCready joins us to talk about the real tension of being a Christian in a secular workplace. She shares her own experience navigating faith in environments where it’s not always welcome—and how she’s learned to stand firm, speak up with gentl...

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  Episode #73

  Women, Work, and What God is Calling Us To with Joanna Meyer

  Jun 19, 202543 minS3

  <p>What does it look like to thrive in your calling when the conversation for women around faith and work feels one-dimensional? This episode is a must-listen for women longing to live out their faith in every corner of their calling. </p><p>While women now have more access than ever to meaningful work outside the home, many feel the Church hasn’t caught up. Joanna Meyer joins us to unpack the tension between home, career, and calling. She offers a deeply thoughtful framework for understanding women’s work through a biblical lens, while addressing the emotional, spiritual, and practical chal...

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  Episode #72

  Why Your Ordinary Matters to God with Dr. Dan Doriani

  Jun 12, 202551 minS3

  <p>If you’ve ever sat at your desk or stood behind a counter and wondered, Does what I do really matter?—this episode is for you. Your job doesn’t have to be glamorous to be godly. Tune in to discover how showing up faithfully—even in the most routine tasks—can shape culture, transform hearts, and bring glory to God.</p><p>Dr. Dan Doriani joins us to help reframe the way we think about calling, purpose, and the everyday grind. Drawing on more than twenty years of pastoral insight and theological depth, he unpacks how even the most “ordi...

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  Episode #71

  The Gospel Brings New Life to Work with Sebastian Traeger

  Jun 5, 202544 minS3

  <p>In this episode of Unpolished Faith, we're joined by Sebastian Traeger, co-author of The Gospel at Work, to explore the profound tension many Christians feel between two extremes when it comes to their jobs: idleness and idolatry. Whether you're feeling stuck in a “just-get-by” mentality or consumed by career ambition, this conversation will challenge your assumptions about work and offer a gospel-shaped perspective that brings both freedom and purpose.</p><p>We dive deep into questions that every working Christian eventually faces:</p>How should faith shape our career decisions?Can ambition coexist with humility and service?Is "ministry" more...

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  Episode #70

  What the Best Leaders Know (That Most Christians Forget) with Pat Combs

  May 29, 202536 minS3

  <p>What sets great leaders apart in the boardroom, on the field, and in everyday life? According to former MLB pitcher, business leader, and author Pat Combs, it's not just strategy or skill—it’s a deep alignment with Kingdom values.</p><p>In this episode, Madi sits down with Pat to talk about what the best leaders know that most Christians tend to forget: that leadership is less about control and more about character. Drawing from his experiences in professional sports, business, and mentoring young adults, Pat unpacks how faithfulness, humility, and integrity shape lasting influence.</p><p>You’ll hea...

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