Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda

<p>In this episode we talk through all you need to find out before you say “I do”. How can you determine if your boyfriend or girlfriend is really the one you should spend the rest of your life with? If you need help discerning, don’t miss this episode!”</p>

<p>On this episode we get to talk to the author of “Becoming Happy & Healthy”, Jeanine Amapola. She shares about times in her life where she didn’t have healthy habits, and what allowed her to find better ones. If you want to take a step into the abundant life has for you, check out this episode and pick up her book here: https://a.co/d/fvsbGvq</p>

<p>This week, we talk with Willie Robertson about the joy of sharing the gospel. Talking about Jesus doesn’t have to feel difficult! Willie gives us motivation to share about the most important thing in our life! Pick up his book “Gospeler” here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gospeler-Turning-Darkness-Light-Conversation/dp/1400338484" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Gospeler-Turning-Darkness-Light-Conversation/dp/1400338484</a></p>

<p>Maybe you’ve heard someone say that they “heard from God”. What does that mean? And is that even possible? Today we talk with our friend Grant Troutt on how to tune your ears to hear God’s voice!</p>

<p>In this episode, we hop on the phone with Joshua Ryan Butler to talk about sex, and how we can trust that the Maker of sex has told us how to have the best sex. It doesn’t start from following your emotions, but from seeking to serve. God has given us instructions and insight about sex that we should be eager to follow!</p>

<p>How can you honor your parents when they disagree with decisions you make as an adult? Should we are frustrated by their feedback? In this episode, we talk about how to communicate in a way that will strengthen your relationship with them? </p>

<p>All of us likely have friends and family that go to church on Sunday but don't live like Christians outside of church. How can we live as an example to them and help them follow Jesus?</p>

<p>At BeSo Live, we took random questions from the audience and JP responded on the spot. We covered a lot of ground in this episode, and we're sure there's a question and answer that will help you!</p><p><br></p><p>Episode Timestamps: </p><p>3:04 - How do you deal with burnout?</p><p>7:25 - How do you discern the difference between God's will and your will?</p><p>11:33 - What are the pitfalls of working in ministry?</p><p>21:03 - How do you witness to former believers?</p><p>24:09 - Can you explain how Godly leadership is service?</p><p>27:56 - What are your thoughts on predestination?</p><p>30:31 - Where is the line between showing grace and stepping away from a relationship?</p><p>34:45 - Doing all the "right" things but I'm still single, what am I doing wrong?</p><p>41:27 - How to break traditions in the church that are unnecessary? </p><p>43:40 - How to relight the fire when you're in a spiritual lull?</p>

<p>At BeSo Live 2024, the audience gets to choose what we talk about. Their number one choice was about standards for who they should marry. How can you know if you are expecting too much? We cover all that and more in this episode!</p>

<p>Should all Christians be hospitable, or only those with the gift of hospitality? Hospitality can be one of the best ways to show the love of Christ to whoever is in your sphere of influence. Today our guest, David Nasser, talks us through how we should use hospitality to share the gospel. Making people feel welcome can display how Christ has first welcomed you home!</p>

<p>Sports betting has taken off in recent years, but the question is should Christians participate? If gambling is legal, then is there a problem with participating? And if I currently do gamble, how do I know if it’s turned into an addiction? For all that and more, check out this episode!</p>

<p>In this week's episode, we tackle the topic of Christian apologetics. Why should we believe in a God? And why should we believe in Jesus specifically? This episode will build your faith!</p>

<p>Sin always wants to steal, kill, and destroy and this is exactly what porn will do to your life. While it promises to give you pleasure, it will ultimately take from you. In the episode, we talk to our friend Joshua Broome about how a porn addiction impacts your life for the worse.</p>

<p>This week we talk through a real-life example with Nate and Kathy about how to know when to speak up, and when to sit on your hands. When you notice your friend might be in sin, when is it your responsibility to say something? And how can you communicate clearly, kindly, and patiently with your brother or sister in Christ? We tackle all of that and more in this week’s episode!</p>

<p>We’re joined by our friend, Joel Muddamalle, to tackle what the New Testament says about speaking in tongues. Joel serves as the Director of Theology and Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries. He’s also written a brand new book called “The Hidden Peace”. You can pick up his book here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400335329?tag=wpublishing-20" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400335329?tag=wpublishing-20</a></p>

<p>This week is the start of a two part theology series with our friend, Dr. Joel Muddamalle. We do our best to answer what roles the New Testament allows women to have in ministry. Joel serves as the Director of Theology and Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries. He’s also written a brand new book called “The Hidden Peace”. You can pick up his book here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400335329?tag=wpublishing-20" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400335329?tag=wpublishing-20</a></p>

<p>In this week’s episode we talk about JP’s recent experience at a theme park and how that made him aware of our spiritual battle. We live in a spiritual world, and we need to make sure we’re equipped to fight back against the forces of darkness. We don’t need to live scared, but we do need to be mindful!</p>

<p>We make thousands of decisions each day, but not all of them are good ones! In this episode, we talk with pastor and author, Craig Groeschel, about how we can learn to make better decisions. You can pick up his new book “Think Ahead” here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Think-Ahead-Decisions-God-Honoring-Tomorrow/dp/0310366569/ref=sxts_entity_rec_bsx_s_def_r00_t_aufl?content-id=amzn1.sym.a36c3969-f821-4d5b-a8e8-be129cf4aa4a%3Aamzn1.sym.a36c3969-f821-4d5b-a8e8-be129cf4aa4a&crid=3VCIT7XNS8KRR&cv_ct_cx=craig+groeschel&keywords=craig+groeschel&pd_rd_i=0310366569&pd_rd_r=0fe86884-cb92-4958-9ae6-4cfd4727d116&pd_rd_w=6NtFV&pd_rd_wg=YcodW&pf_rd_p=a36c3969-f821-4d5b-a8e8-be129cf4aa4a&pf_rd_r=S0CYS3C6Z6WS5MEWX33Z&qid=1706807162&s=books&sprefix=craig+gr%2Cstripbooks%2C354&sr=1-3-ef9bfdb7-b507-43a0-b887-27e2a8414df0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Think-Ahead-Decisions-God-Honoring-Tomorrow/dp/0310366569/ref=sxts_entity_rec_bsx_s_def_r00_t_aufl?content-id=amzn1.sym.a36c3969-f821-4d5b-a8e8-be129cf4aa4a%3Aamzn1.sym.a36c3969-f821-4d5b-a8e8-be129cf4aa4a&crid=3VCIT7XNS8KRR&cv_ct_cx=craig+groeschel&keywords=craig+groeschel&pd_rd_i=0310366569&pd_rd_r=0fe86884-cb92-4958-9ae6-4cfd4727d116&pd_rd_w=6NtFV&pd_rd_wg=YcodW&pf_rd_p=a36c3969-f821-4d5b-a8e8-be129cf4aa4a&pf_rd_r=S0CYS3C6Z6WS5MEWX33Z&qid=1706807162&s=books&sprefix=craig+gr%2Cstripbooks%2C354&sr=1-3-ef9bfdb7-b507-43a0-b887-27e2a8414df0</a></p>

<p>All of us have emotions, but not all of us know what to do with them. In this episode we talk to speaker and author, Jennie Allen, on how we can learn from our emotions, while not letting our emotions rule over us! Pick up her new book “Untangle Your Emotions” here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Untangle-Your-Emotions-Naming-Knowing/dp/0593193415" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Untangle-Your-Emotions-Naming-Knowing/dp/0593193415</a></p>

<p>Friday Q&A with JP is one of our favorite things, so we wanted to bring a piece of it to the podcast! We get questions from listeners all the time and aren’t always able to answer them. On this episode we try to rapid fire ask the questions that you want answered!</p>

<p>Some of us have been carrying around sin for years all the while promising that this time will be the last time. In this episode we talk about how to truly kill sin. Your sin isn’t providing you a full life, it’s keeping you from it!</p>

<p>This past year we have seen some amazing moves of God within the lives of college students. From Asbury to Passion, it feels like God is doing a new thing in the next generation. In this episode we talk about revival and how we can play a role in it happening!</p>

<p>John Mark has written a new book called “Practicing the Way” about how we can live with Jesus and live in the ways of Jesus. Jesus has shown us how to live, now we have to actually follow Him. You can buy his new book here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Way-Jesus-Become-like/dp/0593193822?dplnkId=201b9d35-dcd6-4d79-84ff-a88b290b783a&nodl=1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Way-Jesus-Become-like/dp/0593193822?nodl=1&dplnkId=201b9d35-dcd6-4d79-84ff-a88b290b783a</a></p>

<p>This week we talk with former country music artist turned pastor Granger Smith about his new book “Like a River”. Granger lost his son in a tragic accident and that moment changed the trajectory of Granger’s life. Hear how God has used that tragedy in the episode and buy the book here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Like-River-Finding-Strength-Heartache/dp/1400334365/ref=asc_df_1400334365?dplnkId=498a464d-46d1-421b-aa0f-86f60004cd25&hvadid=642135968839&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027505&hvnetw=g&hvpone=&hvpos=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvrand=6741300544594585172&hvtargid=pla-1936846904788&linkCode=df0&mcid=7aec04faf92a345b97e66adc00ad5632&nodl=1&psc=1&tag=hyprod-20" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Like-River-Finding-Strength-Heartache/dp/1400334365/ref=asc_df_1400334365?nodl=1&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=642135968839&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6741300544594585172&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027505&hvtargid=pla-1936846904788&psc=1&mcid=7aec04faf92a345b97e66adc00ad5632&dplnkId=498a464d-46d1-421b-aa0f-86f60004cd25</a></p>

<p>Each New Year, many of us are resolved to be better. In this episode we talk about what resolutions to make and how to</p>

<p>Sometimes being home for Christmas can feel magical…sometimes it doesn’t. There can be conflict with family or a tendency to fall back into sin. In this episode we help you prepare to do well at home no matter your situation</p>

<p>When does following the rules become problematic for your heart? In Scripture we see people like the Pharisees who learned to love rules more than they loved God. How can we make sure we aren’t too legalistic while maintaining a desire to live righteously?</p>

<p>In this week’s episode, JP sits down with our friends from the Heart of Dating Podcast! They have a wide ranging conversation on all things dating. If you’re single or dating, you don’t want to miss this episode!</p>

<p>Since we live in a broken world, suffering is inevitable. What is not inevitable is suffering without hope. Because of the gospel we have directions on how to suffer and how to help others when they are suffering.</p>

<p>This week we have an honest and insightful conversation with musical artist and author KB. KB has written songs with deep meaning and here we get to know the man behind the songs!</p>

<p>What’s the problem with having too much of something? In this episode we talk about gluttony and how it has a sneaky impact on our life. Our culture typically celebrates having more when it may actually be a sin.</p>

<p>We will spend a large percentage of our life at work. If that’s the case, we better learn how to work well! In this episode we talk about how you can stand out at work and why the Lord is honored by it!</p>

<p>There are wars, rumors of wars, famines, and many other hardships. It certainly feels like the times Scripture describes about Jesus’ return! In this episode we talk about if Jesus is returning soon and how we can prepare for it.</p>

<p>How can Scripture say that God is love and that we should approach Him with fear? In this episode we talk to author and pastor, John Bevere about how we can approach God and hear from God. He’s written a book called “The Awe of God” you can buy here: https://a.co/d/1Q6fvW6</p>

<p>Can you desire to have great sex as a Christian? In this episode we talk about how you can have great sex and how it’s different from how the world views it. Sex is created by God and it should be enjoyed!</p>

<p>If you desire to be married, you’ve maybe been told to pray for your future spouse. Author and pastor Scott Kedersha has put together an amazing resource that will help you know what to pray for! If you are dating or engaged, these are great prayers for your relationship!</p>

<p>Many of us think if we just had a little bit more money we’d be happier. This week we talk to John Rinehart about why that isn’t the case! A rich life isn’t necessarily a wealthy life! Pick up his book “Gospel Patrons” here: https://<a href="http://www.gospelpatrons.org/books/gospel-patrons" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.gospelpatrons.org/books/gospel-patrons</a></p>

<p>In the middle of all of your worries and pain and loneliness, you’re not alone! Lisa Whittle has written a book called “God Knows” about how God is with you through it all. You don’t need to fix your life on your own because God is with you and for you! You can find Lisa’s book here:</p><p>https://<a href="http://www.lisawhittle.com/godknows" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.lisawhittle.com/godknows</a></p>

<p>If you’ve been in church, you’ve probably seen baptisms and you maybe even have been baptized. But what does baptism mean? Do we need it to be saved? If not, why would we even be baptized? We answer those questions and more on this week’s episode!</p>

<p>Most people are looking for love, they just don’t really know where to find it. In this episode we talk with author Madison Prewett Troutt about her experience with finding love. You can read more in her brand new book “The Love Everybody Wants”! Find it here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Love-Everybody-Wants-Looking-Already/dp/0593445244?dplnkId=87a6c492-6c6a-46e6-99d7-21b8fdd57776&nodl=1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Love-Everybody-Wants-Looking-Already/dp/0593445244?nodl=1&dplnkId=87a6c492-6c6a-46e6-99d7-21b8fdd57776</a></p>

<p>Are angels and demons actually involved in our life? This week we talk through spiritual warfare and how to make sure you’re not losing the battle. We need not fear because the battle has been won!</p>

<p>Does conflict mean that your relationships are healthy or unhealthy? Conflict is always an opportunity for restoration. In this episode we talk how to conflict well!</p>

<p>We’re not getting better at disagreeing. While we’re called to be ministers of reconciliation, sometimes the Church is better known for our division. In this episode we talk to Mike Donehey about disagreement, forgiveness, and God’s grace. </p><p><br></p><p>You can check out his book “Grace in the Gray” here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Gray-More-Loving-Disagree/dp/0593194187?dplnkId=31651a00-4c0a-4180-b3c2-ff2dd1eec060&nodl=1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Gray-More-Loving-Disagree/dp/0593194187?nodl=1&dplnkId=31651a00-4c0a-4180-b3c2-ff2dd1eec060</a></p>

<p>Many of us struggle to have an active and thriving prayer life. This week we talk with Addison Bevere about why we should love to pray! You can check out his book “Words with God” here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0800737016/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0800737016/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=</a></p>

<p>Many people see singleness as a waiting period for the next stage of life. We talk to Tara-Leigh Cobble about why you don’t have to wait to get out of singleness. You can want a spouse, and also have a blast for the glory of God in singleness!</p>

<p>Tara-Leigh Cobble has helped millions of people love the Bible, and we get to talk to her about her own journey with Scripture. While she hasn’t always loved the Bible, her struggles with Scripture actually made her love it more. </p>

<p>There’s a lot of changing opinions on kids today. Should you have them? How many do you need to have? How long should you wait? We try to answer all of those on this weeks episode!</p>

<p>Many of us have learned a type of Christianity that isn’t true Christianity. We’ve been taught to go to church on Sunday, live like the world Monday-Saturday, and then do it all over again. It doesn’t have to be that way! In this episode we talk about how you can follow Jesus with ALL of your life!</p>

<p>The Bible says hundreds of times that we should not fear. But it also tells us that we are to fear God. So how are both of those things true? And does fearing God mean being afraid of Him? Find out that and more in this episode!</p>

<p>What if my friends claim to be Christian, but aren’t living like it? The Bible actually gives us guidelines on how to handle these relationships. Do we confront them or let them be? Find out in this episode!</p>