Becoming Something With Jonathan Pokluda

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: 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 @ Amazon.com.

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!

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!

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!

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:https://www.amazon.com/Godly-Dating-101-Discovering-Relationships/dp/0785293019

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!

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: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Enough-Be-Broken-Discover/dp/1400233356

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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: https://acuff.me/playlist/

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: https://www.amazon.com/God-Who-Stays-Looks-Different/dp/0785291628

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!

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!

Nate Hilgenkamp: 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.

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.

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.

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!