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Enter the Grayzone

Robby Ortiz
Leadership
Christian Nationalism
Christianity
Christian Faith
Christian Fiction
Publishing Industry
Mental Health
United States
Marriage
Hope For the Heart
Pastoral Care
Climate Change
Unity In the Body Of Christ
Autism
Impact Nations
Solid Men
Anxiety
Emerging Sexual Identities
The Myth Of Good Christian Parenting
Neurodivergence

Enter the Grayzone is where our theories and biases go to die. We come face to face with real people and have to test what we believe. Where black and white answers do more harm than good. Where Truth is as necessary as Grace and there's NO clear pathway forward. In an increasingly complex and confusing world, Christians have the opportunity to boldly engage culture with Truthful living. We also h... more

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In this episode I sit down with Pastor Nirup Alphonse. We discuss his new book, Defiant Lights. What does it actually mean to 'shine a light'? How have we remained passive in our Christian walk? And how little do we use our imagination and faith toge... more

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All the things you don't know you need to know in your first year of marriage. The book Newlywed is a great new resource and ideal gift for any young couple. Written by Pastor Mike Novotny, the book takes you through the practical, mundane, and essen... more

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Robby sits down with author Maddie to discuss ethical and moral choices that writer's must face when their faith and creativity blend. Can Christians write stories with cuss words? Should we depict violence or tragedy in detail? What's the difference... more

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So, we all know that we need to talk to our kids about sexuality and gender and the Bible and sin and how it all fits together. But when? and how? And what if it all goes wrong? And what do we even KNOW about family, romance, sex, and the Bible?

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Recent Guests

Nirup Alphonse
Pastor at Lifegate Denver, author
Lifegate Church (Denver)
Episode: 046 - Defiant Lights and the exciting way of Jesus w/ Nirup Alphonse
Mike Novotny
Pastor, author of Newlywed and other materials
Pastor/Ministry
Episode: 045 - Newlywed Biblical advice w/ Mike Novotny
Madeleine Mozely
Indie author of adult post-apocalyptic sci-fi and middle-grade sci-fi
Self-published author
Episode: 044 - Fiction, cuss words, and Christianity w/ Madeleine Mozely
Amber Carroll
Author of Ready to Talk and advocate for parent conversations on faith, sexuality, and gender
Equip Your Community
Episode: 043 - Ready to Talk about faith and sexuality w/ AMBER CARROLL
Hannah Miller King
Author of Feasting on Hope, How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness
Author/Speaker
Episode: 042 - Hope in the Wilderness and Suffering w/ HANNAH MILLER KING
Bill Henson
Founder of Posture Shift, missiologist
Posture Shift
Episode: 041 - The PULSE SHOOTING 10 years later w/ Bill Henson
Krystian Caywood
Founder/Leader of Unstoppable God Ministries
Unstoppable God Ministries
Episode: 040 - Ministry to the DISABLED COMMUNITY w/ Krystian Caywood
Ann White
Founder/CEO of Courage for Life
Courage for Life
Episode: 038 - Courage to Confess and Get Help w/ Ann White
Nathaniel Smith
Founder of the In Hope ministry, focused on unity in the body of Christ
In Hope
Episode: 037 - Unity NOT Uniformity in the Church w/ Nathaniel Smith

Host

Robbie
Host of the show; conducts interviews with guests across religion, culture and social topics

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • What topics!

    I’m impressed with the wide range of topics explored in this show and always find the conversations fascinating and mind-stretching even if it wasn’t something I’d ever thought of before. Thanks for creating this gray space for us to safely and theologically explore the gray zone of our faith!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rockergirl198’s review
    United Statesa year ago
  • Every Christian should be listening to these conversations.

    Thank you so much for these conversations. These are topics I wrestle with and mull over on as a believer often. But I feel like they are not touched on in the church. And culture leads these conversations which leaves us questioning what is our role as Christians. You have pushed and furthered my thinking. Thank you for creating a safe space to ponder and contemplate these things. Praise God that he cares and wants us to have hard conversations. Your heart on this shines through beautifully. Ma... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AntoniaSantos2911
    United Statesa year ago
  • Critical conversations

    This podcast is hitting on much needed conversations in the Church. I look forward to the upcoming topics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SallyTaylor3
    United States2 years ago
  • Excited

    Can’t wait to listen to this podcast. Robby has never been afraid to explore the gray zone and ask the difficult questions and listen to different perspectives and hold the tension.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fishmanau
    Australia2 years ago

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The conversations are described as safe spaces to explore complex faith-culture questions, often challenging common assumptions.
Guests and hosts are seen as thoughtful and willing to hold multiple perspectives without sacrificing core beliefs.
Listeners praise the show for tackling hard topics with grace and nuance.

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045 - Newlywed Biblical advice w/ Mike Novotny
Q: Where can listeners find the book?
Mike directs listeners to Amazon and gives the exact phrasing to search for: Newlywed Pastor Mike, encouraging listeners to gift it to engaged or newly married couples as a practical resource.
045 - Newlywed Biblical advice w/ Mike Novotny
Q: What about pre-marital and post-marital counseling?
Robbie questions the efficacy of counseling timing; Mike notes not all couples have complete experiences with premarital counseling and suggests ongoing post-marital guidance can be essential, with proactive resources like the book serving as a preventative tool.
045 - Newlywed Biblical advice w/ Mike Novotny
Q: How do you advise newlyweds to handle expectations around sex?
Mike shares that many couples anticipate seamless intimacy, but real wisdom comes from understanding each other's wiring, communicating openly, and sometimes scheduling intimacy to align with both partners' rhythms; pornography history can also shape expectations, so honesty is crucial.
045 - Newlywed Biblical advice w/ Mike Novotny
Q: What led to this project and why now?
Mike explains that the book grew out of practical observations from his own 23-year marriage, conversations with newlyweds, and a desire to provide a tangible, Bible-centered guide that helps couples address big topics like in-laws, finances, intimacy, and communication.
041 - The PULSE SHOOTING 10 years later w/ Bill Henson
Q: Take us back a little bit and we're going to link. There's a great blog that Bill has that kind of talks about this on their website. But take us back 10 years and then bring us into this year at the 10th anniversary and your connection to this tragedy.
Bill describes how the Pulse tragedy became a catalyst for shifting focus from purely educational ministry to tangible safety and support for LGBT families, culminating in the rapid development and distribution of Guiding Families to help churches welcome and protect LGBT loved ones.

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What is Enter the Grayzone about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, faith-forward show that explores faith, culture, sexuality, politics, and social issues through role-model guests and real-world stories. Conversations consistently center on how Christians engage tough topics with grace, nuance, and practical leadership—ranging from LGBTQ+ inclusion and gender identity to mental health, parenting, and community resilience. Noteworthy is the willingness to tackle controversial topics with pastoral candor and to highlight actionable resources, tangible frameworks, and cross-denominational perspectives. Listeners looking for thoughtful, courageously candid discussions that connect faith to everyday life will find this podcast especially compelling; those seeking polished doctrinal absolutes or s... more

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1. Nirup Alphonse
2. Mike Novotny
3. Madeleine Mozely
4. Amber Carroll
5. Hannah Miller King
6. Bill Henson
7. Krystian Caywood
8. Ann White

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