Is Christian Social Media Getting Toxic? Forrest Frank Controversy & More…

Is Christian Social Media Getting Toxic? Forrest Frank Controversy & More…

Author: Jeanine Amapola October 21, 2025 Duration: 56:50
In today’s episode, Kaleb and I may have a few hot takes. We spend a little time catching up on everything from quitting caffeine, mom life chaos, and our screen time confessions (yikes).But we also talk about something more and more of lately—Christian cancel culture. 😬 We dive into the recent drama around Forrest Frank, public call-outs in Christian spaces, and how we’re trying to navigate it all with grace, discernment, and optimism. We also chat about Kaleb's intense law school grind, the reality of being an influencer in a super digital world, and how we're finding joy and purpose in a really wild season of life. Plus, your girl is heading on her first trip away from baby Duke 😭 and it’s a whole emotional rollercoaster. Whether you're wrestling with what to believe online or questioning how to live boldly for your faith we have some practical tips for navigating this crazy world—we’re here for ya. In This Episode 0:00 – Sparkling water, caffeine detox & life catch-up 4:00 – Kaleb's law school grind & digital burnout 8:00 – Screen time shock & social media struggles 14:00 – Christian cancel culture & the Forrest Frank convo 22:00 – Calling out Christians: helpful or harmful? 30:00 – Judging intent, online assumptions & mom guilt 38:00 – Should Christians stay optimistic about the future? 45:00 – Raising kids in a wild world & staying grounded 53:00 – Jeanine's first trip without Duke & final thoughts OUR SPONSORS Betterhelp: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/HAPPYHEALTHY. Function: Function gives you a near-360 view of your health, and my followers get a $100 credit toward membership. Just go to functionhealth.com/HAPPY or use gift code HAPPY100 at sign-up to start owning your health today. Our Place: Go to fromourplace.com/HEALTHY and use code HEALTHY for 10% off sitewide. Ritual: Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/HEALTHY. NIV Bible App: You can save an extra 10% on any NIV Application Bible or NIV Application Commentary resource by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠faithgateway.com/ NIVAB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and using code HEALTHY at checkout. Boll & Branch: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BollAndBranch.com/HAPPYANDHEALTHY.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brooklyn Bedding: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brooklynbedding.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use my promo code HEALTHY at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. Knowing God’s Voice: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠It's available now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ everywhere books are sold, so grab your copy today! Hosanna Revival: Use my code Jeanine15 for 15% off your entire order at checkout at ⁠HosannaRevival.com⁠! If you’d like to partner with Jeanine as a sponsor for the Happy & Healthy podcast, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy and Healthy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeanine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeanine and Kaleb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy and Healthy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeanine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeanine Amapola has built a life around sharing real stories and practical wisdom, and now she’s bringing that same warm, conversational energy to Happy & Healthy with Jeanine Amapola. As a Texas-born creator and author with a community of millions, Jeanine knows that genuine growth happens at the intersection of faith, culture, and everyday life. In this podcast, you’ll find candid discussions that feel like a coffee chat with a thoughtful friend, covering everything from personal faith and spiritual practices to navigating modern relationships and societal pressures. The conversations are rooted in a Christian perspective but are designed for anyone interested in building a more intentional and joyful life. You’ll hear Jeanine’s own experiences, lessons learned from both stumbles and successes, and insights on how to cultivate resilience and purpose. It’s more than just advice; it’s about finding a healthier mindset and a happier heart through authentic connection. Tune in for a space where self-improvement meets spirituality, all explored with Jeanine’s characteristic positivity and honesty.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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WE'RE HAVING A BABY!!! How We Found Out & Our Journey! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:57
Guys.. HUGE news! We are having a baby! In this episode we talk about how we found out, am I becoming a mommy blogger, do we know the gender, fears of becoming and mom, and MORE! Leave your questions below so Jeanine can…
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Duration: 1:17:04
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Trump vs. Kamala: Who Will Win? Our Election Day Thoughts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:29
On today’s episode, Jeanine and Kaleb share their thoughts on Election Day, who they think will win, pros and cons of each candidate, should public figures have to share their political opinions, and passive voters, MORE…
How to Find Peace in an Anxious Generation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:58
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Duration: 52:26
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