Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda

<p>God doesn’t always do what we ask Him to do. In those moments, it’s easy to run away from Him rather than towards Him. We talk to pastor Albert Tate about how to wrestle well with God!</p>

<p>Is there a line between being nice and being flirty? In this episode we talk about how to be clear with your intentions and kind with your actions! You can show the fruits of the spirit without showing mixed messages!</p>

<p>We get to talk to author and professional counselor, Dr. Debra Fileta about how we can develop healthier mental habits. All of us have experienced some sort of trauma, and Dr. Fileta helps us find tools to work through these hang ups. This is an episode for anyone and everyone!</p>

<p>In this episode we talk about the assurance of salvation. You can know whether or not you are saved! We talk about how you are saved, and how to help others know they are too!</p>

<p>All of us have the opportunity for leadership, and the Bible gives us a great outline to grow in our leadership. This week we talk about when we can lead, how we should lead, and how to grow in the way we lead.</p>

<p>This week we get to talk to a legend in the music industry. Scott Brickell has likely been behind the scenes of some of your favorite music. We talk about what makes a musician successful and what he’s learned in his time in the industry!</p>

<p>Your young adult years are supposed to be filled with friends and parties and community. But what if that’s not what it feels like? What if instead it’s filled with a deep or dull loneliness? In this episode we give you the steps to take to walk out of your loneliness!</p>

<p>Engagement can be a really scary and really exciting thought at the same time. In this episode we make sure you know what you need to know before you get engaged! Stick around for a bonus conversation on how we handle our phones!</p>

<p>We all love JP’s Friday Q&A on Instagram, now you get to see it happen in real time! JP answers questions on the spot on a wide range of topics. These questions were randomly selected and not given to JP in advance.</p>

<p>How can we be people who speak both courageously and thoughtfully? When our beliefs don’t line up with our co-worker’s, family member’s, or friend’s, what can we do to address those differences? If you’re looking for some help with the way you communicate don’t miss this episode!</p>

<p>This week we get to talk to Josh Howerton who is the pastor of Lakepointe Church. We discuss what role the Church has played and should play in society. If you want to know what role you should play in the church, don’t miss this episode!</p>

<p>We talked to Jennifer Hart to hear about her journey in the music industry and how music has impacted her mental health. Music can be a powerful force for both good and bad in the way you think. Listen to this and think about what you listen to!</p>

<p>Bob Goff is well known for his books of his wildly whimsical life. Bob has inspired many people to live better stories. We got to have a fun conversation about what he’s up to today!</p>

<p>The phrase "spiritual boundaries" is common in the dating process, but what does that mean? When you are dating are you allowed to pray together or not? In this episode we talk about how to make sure you honor God in the way that you date and pray!</p>

<p>In the process of dating, you’ll eventually be introduced to your potential in-laws. In-laws are a source of conflict for many marriages, and we want to help you start off on the right note! How can you manage honoring your in-laws when either they don’t seem to like you, or you don’t seem to like them?</p>

<p>We’ve all heard of Christian leaders who have used their power and influence to bring harm on people within their church. In this conversation, we talk with Katelyn Beaty about how we can avoid that from continuing to happen in the church. How can we maintain we’re all about Jesus instead of all about ourselves?</p><p><br></p><p>Check out her book here: <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZKV7x8" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3ZKV7x8</a></p>

<p>If you are sick of being stuck in sin, we have a new resource for you! JP has written a book helping you identify your vices so that you can replace them with life giving virtues. You don’t have to be bogged down by sin, you can find freedom.</p><p><br></p><p>Buy the book here: https://<a href="http://www.jonathanpokluda.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.jonathanpokluda.com</a></p>

<p>In this episode, we talk about how Joshua Broome broke free from the p*rn industry and how God rewrote his story. If you are stuck in an addiction to p*rn, God can change your desires! If you're looking for a story of hope, you're going to love this episode.</p>

<p>In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Broome and hear about his experience in the p*rn industry. Joshua shares details of just how broken the industry is, and what it did to him. Before you consume p*rn, you need to know what industry you're keeping alive!</p>

<p>Everything you do flows from what's in your heart. If we want to live differently, we need to change what we are feeding our hearts. We aren't meant to follow our hearts but to inform them!</p>

<p>February can be a really hard month if you're single and don't want to be. In this episode, we talk about how to prepare for marriage, but also to get the most out of your singleness. You aren't just in a season of waiting, you can experience God's best now!</p>

<p>Whether you realize it or not, all of us have influence. In this episode we talk about how to use our influence well so that we make Jesus more famous, not ourselves!</p>

<p>In this week's episode we talk to author (and one of the most encouraging people we know), Carlos Whittaker. He gives us insight into what he's learned about how we're made to live. If you're looking for joy, don't miss this episode!</p>

<p>Christians have a wide variety of beliefs about alcohol. Is it something that should be totally avoided? Or should we embrace it? In this episode, we talk about how to view alcohol in a way that honors God and is best for you. </p>

<p>Our goal each year should be to look more like Jesus at the end of it. To help with that process, each year our staff gives up one thing and decides a word they want to live out. This helps give direction to a year of following Jesus!</p>

<p>Sometimes it’s hard to know if someone is truly following Jesus or if they just claim to be a Christian. In this episode we talk about the qualities you want to see in someone if you are to date them. Don’t get caught in a relationship that will pull you from Jesus!</p>

<p>Holiness can be seen as a burden that we can’t live up to. In this episode we talk about how holiness actually benefits your life. You can look more like Jesus in 2023!</p>

<p>For many of us, confession to anyone other than God feels like a scary idea. In this episode we talk about how confession to others is actually beneficial to you. If you want to take a new step on your faith, check out this episode!</p>

<p>Around the holidays you’ll likely spend lots of time with family, many of whom may not know Jesus. In this episode we talk about how and when to share your faith with your family. We want to help you start conversations that matter!</p>

<p>All of us have to work, but what if we feel like our work doesn't have eternal significance? In this episode we talk to Jordan Raynor about how every job can have a purpose for eternity. Whether you're a pastor or a barista, this episode will help you do your job with a mission in mind! But Jordan's new devotional "The Word Before Work" here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Word-Before-Work-Monday-Through-Friday-Devotional-ebook/dp/B09SL95T2Y?ref_=ast_sto_dp" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Word Before Work: A Monday-Through-Friday Devotional to Help You Find Eternal Purpose in Your Daily Work - Kindle edition by Raynor, Jordan. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ </a><a href="http://amazon.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Amazon.com.</a></p>

<p>Politics is likely either the first thing or the last thing you want to talk about with family. In this episode we discuss how to process politics through the lens of a believer. It’s important but it’s not ultimate!</p>

<p>While money isn’t evil, it is a root of all kinds of evil. In this episode we talk about the dangers of wanting to be rich. If money has your heart, God does not!</p>

<p>Many of us are running at such a fast pace that we’re desperate for rest. In this episode we talk about the things that will actually restore your soul. There’s a difference between self-care and soul care, it’s important to know the difference!</p>

<p>The world’s way of dating simply isn’t the best way to date. We’ve all been fed lies about what is the ideal dating relationship. In this episode Tovares Grey walks us through how his life experience has proven the promises of Scripture to be true! Buy his new book here:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Godly-Dating-101-Discovering-Relationships/dp/0785293019" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Godly-Dating-101-Discovering-Relationships/dp/0785293019</a></p>

<p>What do we do when things are happening around us that we don’t agree with? Many of us have only known two options: loud and unloving disagreement, or apathy. In this episode we talk about how to be salt and light in a winsome way. We’re called to be both courageous and kind!</p>

<p>We all have varying degrees of hurts in our past, many of us just don’t know what to do with them. In this week’s episode, we talk to author Toni Collier about how God can restore and redeem hurts and trauma from our past. We may have pain, it just doesn’t have to stay permanent! To hear more, buy her new book “Brave Enough To Be Broken” here:<br><br><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Enough-Be-Broken-Discover/dp/1400233356" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Enough-Be-Broken-Discover/dp/1400233356</a></p>

<p>One of the hardest parts about your young adult years can be finding genuine community. You may have friends you hang out with, all the while not feeling truly known by anyone. In this episode we talk about the ingredients of community and how you can help create it wherever you’re at!</p>

<p>One of the hardest things about dating is that there is just so much pressure. Everyone seems to have an opinion and it takes the fun out of the process. In this episode we talk about how rules can be hurtful because each person is different.</p>

<p>We know that we’re supposed to read the Bible, many of us just don’t actually know how to. In this episode we talk about how to study the Scriptures and how to apply it to your life. If you want to love to read the Bible, this episode is for you!</p>

<p>One of the lies the enemy will try to get you to believe is that you aren’t good enough for God. When we sin, the worst thing you can do is stay where you are. God always wants you to come near and he’s eager to free you from shame.</p>

<p>Saying the thing you know you need to say can be really really hard. In this episode we talk about the importance of honesty and how to communicate the truth in love. If you’re looking for deeper, more authentic relationships this episode is for you!</p>

<p>We all have a soundtrack in our head of the things we tell ourselves. It’s vital for us to realize whether the soundtrack in our mind is giving us the truth or feeding us lies. In Jon’s new book he helps us remove and replace lies with the truth! Order his new book here:<br><br><a href="https://acuff.me/playlist/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://acuff.me/playlist/</a></p>

<p>In this week’s episode we talk to legendary Christian artist, Matthew West. We discuss what he’s learned about God’s character through some of the hardest moments of his life. We also talk about the balance of performing for a living, while never wanting your life with Jesus to feel like a “performance”. Grab Matthew’s new book “The God Who Stays” here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/God-Who-Stays-Looks-Different/dp/0785291628" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/God-Who-Stays-Looks-Different/dp/0785291628</a></p>

<p>The more you follow Jesus, the easier it can be to feel like you have it figured out. I mean what does it really matter if we miss a day or two (or a week) in the Bible or prayer? In this episode we talk about the necessity of time with Jesus and what it can look like. It’s essential for both for the new follower of Jesus and for the one who has known Him their whole life!</p>

<p>Your young adult years are filled with decisions that feel overwhelming. Everything from who should I marry, to where should I live, to what should I pursue as a career. Sometimes making a decision just feels crippling. In this episode we talk through fear of commitment and how to be more decisive!</p>

<p>Nate Hilgenkamp:<br> We know that Jesus calls us to forgive, but sometimes forgiveness can be really really hard. In this episode we talk through the process of forgiveness and how you can begin to take steps forward. We also talk through appropriate boundaries after forgiveness has taken place.</p>

<p>The songs you listen to and the shows you watch affect you more than you realize. That’s why it’s so important for us to pay attention to what we pay attention to. In this episode we talk about what you should or shouldn’t consume in regards to media.</p>

<p>Our greatest disappointments in life come from our miss expectations. The problem for many young adults is that their life doesn't go how they expected. In this episode we talk about the life you should want to live, and how to find contentment in any circumstance.</p>

<p>What should you do when the people around you only seem to make you worse? Is it ok to ever cut off a relationship? In this episode we help you make hard decisions and enter into hard conversations. If you’re looking for how to handle a tough friendship this episode is for you!</p>

<p>We’ve heard a lot of you ask about things like manifestation and crystals. In this episode we talk about what they are, and if believers in Jesus should participate. If you’ve ever wondered if these things have power, check out this episode!</p>