Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda
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Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda
We’re all becoming something. What are you becoming? It's our goal for you to intentionally become the person God has called you to be. We'll release an episode each week with answers to real questions that college students and young adults are asking us. Listen in as Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenka...
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Episode 341: Should Christians Listen to Taylor Swift?
When it comes to movies, music and media, what are some boundaries that Christians should put up? Are we free to listen to whatever? What are the impa...
Episode 340: In Sickness and in Health (Dating Thoughts from the Hospital)
JP’s stay in the hospital has brought increased clarity as to who you should be dating. With candor and clarity he talks about how sickness helps you...
Episode 339: Dare to Be True (feat. Madi Prewett Troutt)
What does it look like to build identity on Christ before anything else? Madi Prewett Trout opens up about her journey into marriage, the pressure to...
Episode 338: JP Health Update
In this special bonus episode we have a conversation with JP from the hospital. We cover how he’s processing this past week, why God doesn’t always he...
Episode 337: How to Get Over Yourself
Pride and selfishness are silent killers in our relationship with others, and even with God. In this episode we talk about practical steps you can tak...
Episode 336: I’ve Lost My Passion for Jesus
Maybe you’ve been in a season where your fire for the Lord has fallen away. Your faith doesn’t have to stay that way! In this episode we talk about ho...
Episode 335: The Roots of Revival (Feat. Tonya Prewett)
We get to have a conversation with author and visionary behind the Unite movement, Tonya Prewett. She shared with us about where this movement of God...
Episode 334: Can Ambition Honor God? (Feat. Ruslan KD)
We talk with Ruslan KD about his new book “Godly Ambition”. He’s a creative thinker and entrepreneur and has a lot to share about ambition. Is it a se...
Episode 333: Don’t Waste Your Waiting
When you don’t yet have what you hope God will provide, what should you do? We talk about how to make sure your waiting season isn’t a wasted season!
Episode 332: Christians and ChatGPT
Is there anything that Christians should be worried about with AI? Is it all good? All bad? Somewhere in between? All of that and more in this episode...
Episode 331: Over-Involved Parents
What should boundaries look like with our parents once we become adults? Do we have to answer the phone every time they call? If you are wondering how...
Episode 330: A Fresh Move of God (feat. Christine and Nick Caine)
In this episode we talk with Christine and Nick Caine, founders of A21. Christine Caine has been on the front lines to what God has been doing for dec...
Episode 329: Spiritual Boundaries in Dating?
You may have heard that you need to establish spiritual boundaries while you date. Is that real or not? We talk about what you should and shouldn’t do...
Episode 328: Charismatic or Crazy? (Feat. Matt Chandler)
This week we talk with Pastor Matt Chandler about the sign gifts of the spirit. Are they still real? Should we even care? All of that and more in this...
Episode 327: Should I Really Share THAT??
This week’s episode we talk all things authenticity. What should you share? Who should you share it with? Why share at all?
Episode 326: You Have a Calling! (feat. John Bevere)
Every single one of us has been called. In this episode we talk to author and speaker, John Bevere, about what that calling is. We also have a convers...
Episode 325: When Fun Feels Forbidden
When you follow Jesus, it can seem like everyone else gets to have all the fun. Why would he keep us from things that would be exciting? Do His rules...
Episode 324: Change is Possible (feat. Girls Gone Bible)
We get to talk with the hosts of Girls Gone Bible about how Jesus has changed their life. They share just how much better life with Him is. Pick up th...
Episode 323: Is Birth Control Biblical?
Does the Bible have anything to say about birth control and IVF? We talk about how to think through such important and timely issues!
Episode 322: Following Jesus in the NBA (feat. Jonathan Isaac)
Jonathan Isaac is an NBA player, but more importantly he’s a courageous follower of Jesus. While he lives in a culture that doesn’t promote holiness,...
Episode 321: How Much Money Can I Keep? (from BeSo Live)
How do we align what Jesus said do with our finances versus what is actually practical? Do we need to sell everything? Give 10%? How can we be faithfu...
Episode 320: How to Love Someone Identifying as LGBTQ (from BeSo Live)
How do you love someone who you may disagree with? In this episode we talk about how to live like Jesus to anyone and everyone in your life!
Episode 319: Q&A with JP (from BeSo Live)
JP answers questions on the spot from attendees of BeSo Live. It’s a wide ranging conversation so you’ll want to listen to all of it!
Episode 318: Top Questions From Young Adults (from BeSo Live)
We rapid fire answer the top questions asked at BeSo Live. Things like, how do I honor those in authority? And, what can go wrong in marriage? Those a...
Episode 317: Would Jesus Flip Tables Today? (from BeSo Live)
What would Jesus flip tables over in church's today? We talk about all of this and more in the second recording from BeSo Live 2025.
Episode 316: Taking Care of Your Body (from BeSo Live)
How important is our physical health? And when can it become an obsession about appearance? We talk about all of that and more in this first recording...
Episode 315: The Fight for Marriage (feat. Gabe and Rebekah Lyons)
Since there is no perfect person, there is no perfect marriage. There are plenty of ways for division to arise in a marriage, but fighting for unity i...
Episode 314: Experiencing Jesus (feat. John Eldredge)
You can really have a vibrant relationship with Jesus! A stale religion can be replaced with an intimate knowledge of who Jesus is. Buy John’s new boo...
Episode 313: I Want their Approval!
It’s so easy to live for the approval of people, but it’s an exhausting life! In this episode we talk about how you can find freedom from people pleas...
Episode 312: What If I’m Not Attracted?
What do you do if you’ve found someone you want to date, but you’re not physically attracted to them? In this episode we talk about the importance of...
Episode 311: Have I Missed God’s calling?
Making big decisions can be stressful because we don’t want to disobey what God’s plan for our life may be. In this episode we talk about God’s call f...
Episode 310: Are Catholics Christians?
Many of us know people who are Catholics, but aren’t sure what they believe. What are the differences and similarities between Protestants and Catholi...
Episode 309: Does God Always Hear My Prayers?
Is God always listening and responding when I’m praying? The answer may surprise you! If you want to know what happens when you pray, this episode is...
Episode 308: Contrary Convictions
How can two Christians be convicted about different things? Would the Holy Spirit be telling them two different things? We address that and more on th...
Episode 307: How To Be a Better Friend
If you’re looking for better friendships, the first step is to be a better friend! In this episode we talk about maintaining and sustaining relationsh...
Episode 306: The Benefit of Doubt (feat. Craig Groeschel)
What should we do when we doubt an aspect of God? Is it even ok to admit that we have doubts? In this episode we talk to pastor and author, Craig Groe...
Episode 305: The Greatest Threat to Your Faith
Our phones are costing us. They provide a constant distraction that will interrupt and interfere with our relationship with Jesus. Don’t let your addi...
Episode 304: How Dating Has Changed (feat. Ben Stuart)
This week we get to talk with Ben Stuart about the updated version of his book “Single, Dating, Engaged, Married”. He has helpful teaching on whatever...
Episode 303: Spiritual Warfare
In this episode we get to talk to JP about his brand new book, “Your Story Has a Villain”! Scripture says we have an enemy that wants to steal, kill,...
Episode 302: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
Why does God allow bad things to happen to seemingly good people? It doesn’t seem fair that some people have an easy life, while others have a lot of...