The Unashamed Podcast @ Level Up Homeschool

This is an episode where we talk to the founders of Blessed threads. We are ending the current school year and it’s time for them to produce results.

This updates where they are now and what their plans are going forward. We also discuss how Faith plays a role in being in a state of uncertainty.

Most Christians say they believe…

But very few actually step out and live it.

This week, John did.

He walked onto the campus of UNC Charlotte with one mission:

To boldly share his faith—face to face, in real conversations, with real people.

No script.

No comfort zone.

Just obedience.

In this episode, John breaks down what it actually feels like to evangelize in today’s culture—

the fear, the resistance, the unexpected moments, and the quiet confidence that comes from trusting God.

At The Unashamed Podcast, this isn’t just talk.

We live it.

If you’ve ever felt hesitant to speak up about your faith…

This episode will challenge you to move.

Because faith was never meant to stay silent.

Most people say they have faith…

But when life gets uncomfortable—

They stay exactly where they are.

In this episode of Unashamed, John breaks down the story of Abraham in Hebrews 11 and Genesis 12…

And exposes a truth most people avoid:

👉 Faith isn’t belief.

👉 Faith is movement.

Abraham didn’t have clarity.

He didn’t have a roadmap.

He didn’t even know where he was going.

But he moved anyway.

This episode challenges you to confront your comfort zone—

And ask a harder question:

Are you actually following God… or just staying where it’s easy?

If you’ve ever felt stuck, hesitant, or unsure about your next step…

This conversation will force you to rethink what faith really looks like.

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Most people think they have faith.

They don’t.

They have belief.

And there’s a difference that will change everything.

In this episode of Unashamed, we break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in Christianity: faith vs. trust.

Through the story of Noah in Hebrews 11, we uncover what it actually means to trust God when:

• You don’t see the outcome

• You don’t understand the timing

• And nothing around you confirms you’re right

Noah didn’t just believe God.

He trusted Him… for 120 years.

And that kind of faith?

It will separate you from the crowd.

This episode will challenge you to ask:

👉 Do I actually trust God… or just say I do?

Welcome back to the Unashamed Podcast.

In this episode, John introduces our new series Walk by Faith, where we look into Hebrews 11 in the Old Testament and hear from the Hall of Faith. 

Life is a hard journey from start to finish, a journey the world wants to make easy by telling us to do whatever we want. God calls us to walk with him and do his will, which is vastly different from so many things the world wants us to do. 

Today we’ll hear testaments from Abel and Enoch. They lived faithfully in the midst of an evil organization. Walking in faith, walking with God, is not as easy as it seems. It’s hard to detach from the world of wants. 

Tune in to learn how to Walk by Faith like the greats before us. 

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Welcome to the Unashamed Podcast, here to encourage, edify, and equip you in your faith as you learn to spread the light of the Gospel unashamedly in the world around us. In this episode, Host John unpacks the meaning of faith and what that means in today’s world in light of Biblical context. As the beginning of a series of episodes for the Unashamed Podcast, this episode seeks to unpack the introduction of Hebrews 11 and prepare to examine the Old Testament heroes and saints in the Hall of Faith. Come along with our journey to unpack the invaluable meaning of faith and how that is demonstrated through the stories of the Old Testament. 

In this episode, John will answer questions such as: 

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In this exciting special episode of the Unashamed Podcast, Host John seeks out the Blessed Threads company to unpack their missions and goals. Excitedly, we learn more about their product and the significance behind it. We will learn about the importance of being righteous in a “cooked” generation and how we can demonstrate that in fashionable apparel. As we meet again Chrissy, Karynton, and Luke, the founders of Blessed Thread, and fellow students in Level Up’s Journalism class. Be on a look out for their trendy navy crewneck featuring the slogan Upright Generation. 

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We’ve been quiet. Not absent—intentional.

In this episode of Unashamed, John pulls back the curtain on what’s been happening behind the scenes and where the podcast is headed next.

After a few months away, this is an honest, unfiltered update about growth, preparation, and obedience. From new equipment and independent production, to launching an email list and planning a brand-new series titled By Faith, John shares why the pause mattered—and why the return matters even more.

This episode isn’t polished or scripted. It’s conversational. It’s reflective. And it’s an invitation.

John speaks directly to Gen Z listeners about faith without performance, walking with God without pretending to have it all figured out, and why following Jesus isn’t about finding your place in the world—but discovering the place God has already made for you.

You’ll also hear why the upcoming By Faith series will explore Hebrews 11—the “Hall of Faith”—and what it really means to walk by faith one step at a time in today’s world.

If you’ve ever felt hesitant, unsure, or tired of rigid, performative faith… this conversation is for you.

This is the journey.

And you’re invited to walk it with us.

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In this episode of the Unashamed podcast, host John interviews Cam Shaw, a passionate sophomore who shares his journey of faith, the importance of spiritual disciplines like fasting and prayer, and the challenges posed by cultural Christianity. Cam emphasizes the need for a strong foundation in faith, the significance of community and mentorship, and the dangers of materialism and atheism in today's society. He encourages listeners to develop daily habits that connect them to God and to be unashamed of their faith.

Takeaways

Cam Shaw is a sophomore focused on raising a generation for Christ.

Podcasts serve as a powerful medium for sharing conversations.

Daily habits like reading the Bible and prayer are essential.

Fasting is a significant spiritual discipline often overlooked.

Cultural Christianity poses challenges to genuine faith.

Building relationships is key to witnessing to others.

Materialism distracts from spiritual growth and focus on God.

Community and mentorship are vital for spiritual development.

Life's currencies should be balanced under God's guidance.

Faith is a daily commitment that requires discipline.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Cam Shaw

02:39 Daily Habits and Spiritual Practices

05:18 The Importance of Fasting

08:30 Convictions and Prayer Life

09:02 Me-Centered Christianity and Its Dangers

14:02 Witnessing to Cultural Christians

18:35 Counteracting Materialism and Atheism

27:59 Cam's Upcoming Book and Final Thoughts

Welcome to The Unashamed Podcast, brought to you by Level Up Educational Academy, a thriving Christian homeschool community committed to raising up a generation unashamed of the Gospel.

In this episode, hosts John and Clara sit down with Christian Arnold, a 17-year-old senior, theologian-in-training, and future ministry leader who is passionate about bringing truth back into education and Christ back into culture.

Christian shares his personal testimony of how growing up homeschooled helped him build a strong foundation of faith, logic, and theological understanding—and how the Holy Spirit called him to evangelize and stand firm against today’s self-centered, anti-God culture. From the influence of his church to his vision for a theology-driven revival in education, Christian reveals what it means to live boldly and be unashamed in a world that often tries to silence faith.

💡 Topics Covered:

• Why today’s culture pushes ego over truth

• How homeschool education can nurture conviction and calling

• What it means to defend your faith with humility, not hostility

• How to respond to secular ideologies online with grace and boldness

• Why Christian teens must think eternally, not temporarily

• Encouragement for students to live and speak their faith with confidence

🔥 Whether you’re a student, parent, or youth leader, this conversation will remind you that truth doesn’t bend to culture—it builds character. Christian’s story challenges all of us to live differently, speak truth unapologetically, and shine light where darkness dominates.

👉 Tune in, be inspired, and join the movement of homeschoolers standing boldly for Christ—together.

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In this inspiring episode of The Unashamed Podcast, hosts John and Claire sit down once again with Chrissy Jones and Luke Nelson, founders of Blessed Threads, a youth-led Christian clothing brand created to share the Gospel through everyday fashion.

What started as a homeschool class project has grown into a powerful movement—one where young believers use creativity, design, and Scripture to declare their faith boldly in a culture that often tries to silence it. Chrissy and Luke share how they redesigned their sweatshirts, refined their message, and grounded their brand in Psalms to remind this generation that they are not lost—they’re upright, chosen, and called to stand for Christ.

💬 Hear the real story behind the hoodies, the heart behind the mission, and why Blessed Threads is more than apparel—it’s a wearable testimony. You’ll also laugh through a few behind-the-scenes bloopers and get a glimpse of how faith-based entrepreneurship and unashamed living can start right where you are.

Whether you’re a Christian teen, a homeschool student, or just someone looking for courage to live out your faith, this episode will remind you that your voice—and even your hoodie—can make a difference.

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Welcome to The Unashamed Podcast at Level Up!

This is where young believers discover how to stand firm in their faith—without fear, without apology, and without compromise.

In today’s episode, we sit down with three bold homeschoolers who are weaving faith into fashion. Together, they launched Blessed Threads, a brand born from a simple but radical conviction: that clothes can do more than just cover you… they can speak, testify, and spark courage.

Chrissy, Luke, and Karynton aren’t just creating apparel—they’re creating armor. Each hoodie, each pair of sweats, every design is stitched with purpose, inspired by Psalm 112:2—“Their children will be successful everywhere; an entire generation of godly people will be blessed.”

In this conversation, you’ll hear how their faith fuels their creativity, why they believe the next generation must be on fire for God, and what sets their brand apart in a world where style often lacks substance.

This is more than a story about starting a clothing company.

It’s a story about calling. About courage. About living unashamed.

So let’s dive in.