Becoming Something With Jonathan Pokluda

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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?

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?Check out her book here: https://amzn.to/3ZKV7x8

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.Buy the book here: https://www.jonathanpokluda.com

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!