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 Hilgenkamp, and Kathy Davidson help you navigate life in your 20's and 30's!
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Can you control thoughts that feel uncontrollable? There are times when all of us have thoughts we just don’t want to have. This episode we talk about our thoughts and how we can learn to think better!Af Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson
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Episode 285: When a Friend is in Sin
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What do you do when your friend is in sin? Is it your job to call them out, or should you leave it to God to convict them? The good news is God tells us in Scripture what our role is!Af Nate Hilgenkamp, Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson
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Is it a problem to want what other people have? In this episode we talk about why God takes jealousy so seriously and why we should too. The warnings against jealousy are a part of His commands because it wants to steal from the life He offers!Af Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson
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Episode 283: Where are the Godly Guys?
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One of the things we hear from young adult women is that it's so hard to date because it's so hard to find a godly guy. In this episode we give advice to the girls and some encouragement to the guys!Af Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson, Nate Hilgenkamp
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Episode 282: Exorcisms, Curses, Demons, and the Devil (feat. Ryan Bethea)
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We live in the midst of the supernatural, and sometimes that can be rather scary. The good news of Scripture is we don’t have to fear the spiritual battle, because we have the power to win it. While there is an enemy trying to defeat us, we know that Jesus has already defeated him!Af Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson
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Episode 281: Debt, Degrees & Ditching the Victim Vibe
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Life can be really hard for young adults today. Things like college debt and housing costs have created a negative vibe around an entire generation. In this episode we talk through how to handle these difficult life situations!Af Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson
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Episode 280: Staying Humble (feat. Forrest Frank)
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Forrest Frank has just released a massively successful album called “Child Of God”. In the midst of that success, he’s been able to remain humble. We talk with him about the need for humility and how to keep it!Af Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson
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Modesty is maybe a word you’ve heard in Christian circles, but what does it even mean? Is “modesty” an out of date idea, or does it matter for our life today? Before you think about what to wear, watch this episode!Af Nate Hilgenkamp, Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson
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Episode 278: Did Jesus Come to Bring Division?
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When Jesus said "I did not come to bring peace, but a sword," what did He mean? Should we always seek unity or is division sometimes justified? We talk through all of that and more in this episode!
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Where do Christians belong in culture? How should we as believers interact with the things of the world and the people of the world? In this episode, JP answers burning questions from Becoming Something viewers on some of the hottest topics of the day.Af Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson
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Episode 276: Keep Your Commitments
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How important is it to actually follow through on what you said you were going to do? Sometimes flaking out, is easier than keeping a commitment. In this episode we talk about the necessity of being a person of your word!Af Nate Hilgenkamp, Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson
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Episode 275: A Fully Leveraged Life
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While many of us want to live for Jesus, some of our lives don’t reflect that. It’s easier to live partially surrendered than fully surrendered. In this episode we talk about how you can leverage your life fully for the gospel!Af Nate Hilgenkamp, Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson
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In this episode, we talk with Magician Drew Worsham about how we shouldn’t be afraid to be curious with our faith. Instead of allowing doubt to drive us away, being curious can drive us towards God. Not having all the answers can actually grow your faith!Af Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson
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In this week’s episode we talk about our need for revival and how we can prepare for revival. If we want our world to know Jesus, we need to help put in the work to make it happen! While we can’t force revival, we can certainly play a role!Af Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson
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Episode 272: Anxious About The Future
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In this episode we talk to song writer and worship leader, Brett Younker, about the heart behind the song “The Lord Will Provide”. God has promised us that He’ll care for us, but how can we learn to trust Him? Brett shares about how and why the song has impacted young adults all over the world.Af Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson, Nate Hilgenkamp
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Episode 271: How To Know if They're “The One”
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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!”Af Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson, Jonathan Pokluda
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Episode 270: Forming Healthy Habits
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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…
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Episode 269: Sharing The Gospel (feat. Willie Robertson)
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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: https://www.amazon.com/Gospeler-Turning-Darkness-Light-Conversation/dp/1400338484…
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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!Af Jonathan Pokluda, Grant Troutt, Kathy Davidson
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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!…
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Episode 266: Honoring Your Parents as Adults (from BeSo Live)
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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?Af Nate Hilgenkamp, Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson
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Episode 265: Pretending to be Christian (from BeSo Live)
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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?Af Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson
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Episode 264: Live Q&A with JP (from BeSo Live)
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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! Episode Timestamps: 3:04 - How do you deal with burnout? 7:25 - How do you discern the difference between God's will and your will? 11:33 - What are the p…
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Episode 263: Unrealistic Expectations for Marriage (from BeSo Live)
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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!
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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 …
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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!Af Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson
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Episode 260: The Evidence For Jesus
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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!Af Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson, Nate Hilgenkamp
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Episode 259: Consequences of a Porn Addiction
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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.Af Nate Hilgenkamp, Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson
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Episode 258: Mean What You Say (But Don’t Say Things in a Mean Way!)
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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…
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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: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400335329?tag=wpublishing-20…
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Episode 256: Should Women Be Pastors?
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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…
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Episode 255: Demonic Donuts and Satanic Spirits
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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!…
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Episode 254: Make Better Decisions (feat. Craig Groeschel)
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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: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Ahead-Decisions-God-Honoring-Tomorrow/dp/0310366569/ref=sxts_entity_rec_bsx_s_def…
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Episode 253: Untangle Your Emotions (feat. Jennie Allen)
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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: https://www.amazon.com/Untangle-Your-Emotions-Naming-Knowing/dp/0593193415…
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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!Af Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson
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Episode 251: The Lie of “One Last Time”
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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!Af Nate Hilgenkamp, Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson
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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!Af Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson
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Episode 249: Living With Jesus (feat. John Mark Comer)
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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: https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Way-Jesus-Become-like/dp/0593193822?nodl=1&dplnkId=201b9d35-dcd6-4d79-84ff-a88b290b783a…
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Episode 248: Dealing with Loss (feat. Granger Smith)
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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: https://www.amazon.com/Like-River-Finding-Strength-Heartache/dp…
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Episode 247: How to Actually Keep Your Resolutions
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Each New Year, many of us are resolved to be better. In this episode we talk about what resolutions to make and how toAf Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson, Jonathan Pokluda
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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 situationAf Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp
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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?Af Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson
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Episode 244: Dating (feat. Kait Warman and JJ Tomlin)
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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!Af Jonathan Pokluda
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Episode 243: How to Handle Suffering
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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.Af Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson
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Episode 242: Dangerous Jesus and Race (feat. KB)
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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!Af Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson
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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.Af Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson, Jonathan Pokluda
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Episode 240: How To Impress Your Boss
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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!Af Nate Hilgenkamp, Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson
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Episode 239: Is Jesus Coming Back Soon?
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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.Af Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson
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Episode 238: How We Approach God (feat. John Bevere)
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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/1Q6fvW6Af Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson, Nate Hilgenkamp
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Episode 237: What Makes Sex Great?
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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!Af Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson, Jonathan Pokluda
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