Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda
by Harris Creek Baptist Church
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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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- Episode 397: Tongues, Deliverance & the Gifts Nobody Talks About | feat. Jon Thompson · 50 minThis week we sit down with author and pastor Jon Thompson — a leading expert on spiritual gifts and deliverance — to talk about the gifts the church doesn’t know what to do with…
- Episode 396: Alcohol, Cigarettes & THC: Is It a Sin? · 32 minIn this episode a listener calls in asking about the difference between drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, and smoking weed as a Christian — and JP, Kathy, and Nate don’t hold…
- Episode 395: NFL Dreams, Brain Tumors & the God Who Shows Up | feat. Gregg Tipton · 37 minThis week we sit down with Gregg Tipton — former NFL quarterback turned college campus minister — to talk about what it looks like to chase greatness for something bigger than…
- Episode 394: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? · 30 minIn this episode a listener calls in asking how to navigate Halloween as a Christian — and JP, Kathy, and Nate have a lot to say about it. They talk about the origins of the…
- Episode 393: Leaving the LDS Church | feat. Kighley Medrano · 50 minThis week we sit down with Kyleigh, who grew up devout Mormon in East Texas and spent years believing she had to earn her way to heaven and the moment everything changed for her…
- Episode 392: God Tests, Satan Tempts. What's the Difference? · 37 minIn this episode, a listener calls in with a question a lot of Christians wrestle with — what's the difference between God testing us and Satan tempting us, and how do you tell…
- Episode 391: Surviving the First Year of Parenthood · 32 minYou have been asking for it, here it is! In this episode JP, Kathy, and Nate answer a listener's question about navigating the chaos of new parenthood — and they have a lot to…
- Episode 390: Don't Let That Hold You Back | feat. Annie F. Downs · 46 minThis week we sit down with author and podcaster Annie F. Downs to talk about her new book, Don't Let That Hold You Back, stepping into the dreams God has placed in your heart…
- Episode 389: Pretending God Is Real — Until He Wasn't | feat. Brian Guan · 41 minThis week we sit down with Brian Guan, a content creator from New York City who went viral for going around pretending to be a Christian — and ended up actually becoming one…
- Episode 388: Are You Actually a Christian? | feat. Granger Smith · 46 minThis week we sit down with country music artist turned pastor and author Granger Smith to talk about his new book Poison the Well — and the question he asks almost every single…
- Episode 387: How to Make the Most of Your Singleness · 35 minIn this episode, a listener calls in with a question a lot of single Christians are quietly asking — am I supposed to be spending this season preparing for marriage, or is that…
- Episode 386: Raised in the Woods, Survived a Serial Killer & Finding Hope | feat. Kelsey Vandermyde · 59 minThis week we sit down with Kelsey, who grew up deep in the mountains of Montana with no electricity, no running water, and a father convinced the world was ending. From polygamy…
- Episode 385: What's Next? · 29 minIn this episode JP, Kathy, and Nate get honest about where the next generation is headed and what the church needs to do about it. They dig into phone addiction, the hunger for…
- Episode 384: Reckless Love, Church Hurt & Outsinging the Angels | feat. Cory Asbury · 32 minThis week we sit down with worship artist Cory Asbury — live from the tour bus — to talk about his journey through church hurt, online criticism, and what it looks like to come…
- Episode 383: Selling Out Arenas & Staying Surrendered | feat. Forrest Frank · 35 minThis week we sit down with Christian artist Forrest Frank — live from the tour bus — to talk about what it looks like to steward massive success while keeping your heart fully…
- Episode 382: Nike, Kobe & Pointing Your Life Toward What Matters | feat. John Olinger · 37 minThis week we sit down with John Olinger — former global brand director for Kobe Bryant at Nike and author of Worthy Wins — to talk about what it looks like to point your life…
- Episode 381: The Happiness Crisis: Why Hard Things Lead to Joy | feat. Jon Eckert · 39 minThis week we sit down with author and educator Jon Eckert to talk about his new book The Happiness Crisis and why the pursuit of happiness is actually keeping people from finding…
- Episode 380: Who Are You Becoming in College? | feat. Josh Rutledge · 29 minIn this episode we sit down with Josh Rutledge from Liberty University to talk about what spiritual formation actually looks like in the college years — and why the decisions you…
- Episode 379: Faith, Fear & Fighting for Your Family | feat. Christian Huff · 34 minThis week JP, Nate and Kathy sit down with Christian Huff, husband of Sadie Robertson, to talk about what it really looks like to lead your family through fear, anger, and hard…
- Episode 378: Tough Enough: Calling Men Higher | feat. Trey Tucker · 35 minThis week JP and Kathy sit down with therapist and author Trey Tucker to talk about the two traps most young men fall into — chasing achievement to outrun insecurity, or staying…
- Episode 377: Priorities, Big Rocks & Beating Busyness | Live at Beso Live · 16 minAs an extension of JP's Friday Q&A, he answers live audience questions from Beso Live! Topics include prioritizing the big rocks of life, why your phone is the biggest threat to…
- Episode 376: Modesty, Dating Standards & Motive | Live at Beso Live · 31 minAs an extension of JP's Friday Q&A, he answers live audience questions from Beso Live! Topics include modesty and what the Bible actually says about it, how culture shapes our…
- Episode 375: Q&A with JP Part 2 | Live at Beso Live · 37 minWe are back for Part 2 of the Q&A with JP as he answers live audience questions from Beso Live! Topics include storing up treasures in heaven, the purpose of prayer, grief and…
- Episode 374: Finding Hope in Suffering | feat. Kirby Kelly · 35 minIn this episode we talk to author Kirby Kelly about her new book The Fabric of Hope. Life is full of seasons that leave us asking "why God?" — but what if those same seasons are…
- Episode 373: Q&A with JP Part 1 | Live at Beso Live · 33 minAs an extension of JP’s Friday Q&A, he answers live audience questions from Becoming Something Live! Topics include feeling like you’re not doing enough for God, the Holy Spirit…
- Episode 372: Guarding Your Heart | Live at Beso Live · 31 minAs we continue our BESO Live series, we start by answering a question about hearing God’s voice through dreams and how to discern what’s from Him. Then we dive into a…
- Episode 371: How to hear God’s voice | Live at Beso Live · 29 minIn our first episode from BeSo Live, we answer the question that our attendees most wanted answered. They asked, “How do you hear God’s voice from your own thoughts?” If you want…
- Episode 370: Blessed are the Spiraling (feat. Levi Lusko) · 52 minIn this episode we get to talk to pastor and author, Levi Lusko, about his new book “Blessed are the Spiraling”. He shares with us about how God used a uniquely difficult season…
- Episode 369: Becoming Like Jesus (feat. Matt Chandler) · 43 minIn this episode we talk to pastor and author, Matt Chandler, about his new book "Becoming Like Jesus". The path to holiness is oftentimes not a straight line. We talk with Matt…
- Episode 368: You Are Not Your Job Title · 36 minWhile our jobs are important, they are not our identity. How do we balance a desire to succeed in our job, without being obsessed with our job? We do our best to help you develop…
- Episode 367: Eyeing the Impossible (feat. Shannon Bream) · 38 minFox News host and author, Shanon Bream, has just released a new book called “Nothing is Impossible with God”. She shares about how the stories in the Bible help give us faith…
- Episode 366: Revival in Iran (feat. David Nasser) · 1 h 10 minDavid Nasser is a leader in the American church, but he was born in Iran. He gives us an inside look into where Iran has been, where it is now, and where he hopes it goes in the…
- Episode 365: Modeling Faithfulness (feat. former top model Jon Passavant) · 41 minIn this episode we talk to former top model, Jon Passavant, about how to navigate faithfulness in a difficult workplace. When you’re surrounded by people not following Jesus, how…
- Episode 364: The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe (feat. Jennie Allen) · 38 minIn this episode we get to speak with best selling author and speaker, Jennie Allen. Her new book “The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe” will help you identify where the enemy has…
- Episode 363: Gender Roles in the Church (feat. Preston Sprinkle) · 55 minIn this episode we talk to author, Preston Sprinkle, about his new book “From Genesis to Junia”. Across denominations, there are varying perspectives on what the Bible says about…
- Episode 362: How to handle the news (feat. Jason Woodruff) · 40 minIn this episode we talk to Jason Woodruff, founder and editor in chief of The Pour Over, about how to handle the news. Some of us probably consume too much news, while others too…
- Episode 361: Can I be Friends with my Ex? · 34 minBreak-ups are hard! In this episode we talk about how to handle all of the next steps. Should you reach out to your ex, or ignore them? All of that and more on this episode!
- Episode 360: Heal Your Hurting Mind (feat. Craig Groeschel) · 42 minWe talk with pastor and author, Craig Groeschel, about his own journey to get a healthy mind. Craig experienced work burnout, but found some ways to heal his hurting mind. His…
- Episode 359: The Way We Date Isn’t Working · 38 minIn this episode we talk through the major issues young adults have in dating. Are our standards too high? Not high enough? We talk through why things aren’t working and how to…
- Episode 358: Preparing for Marriage (feat. Christian Bevere) · 38 minIn this episode we get to talk to author, Christian Bevere, about how to wait well for marriage. In your singleness, how can you pray for your spouse while also being content in…
- Episode 357: How to Be Yourself · 33 minMany of us are so prone to changing who we are based on who we’re around. In this episode we talk about how we can stop pretending, and to be who God created us to be!
- Episode 356: You Can Love the Bible! (feat. Amanda Bible Williams) · 42 minIn this episode we talk to Amanda Bible Williams, one of the founders of She Reads Truth. They have put together a fantastic new resource called “The Bible is for You” that will…
- Episode 355: What Happens When We Sing (feat. Shane & Shane) · 44 minShane and Shane have been writing songs for the church for years, and they’ve gotten to see how songs impact us. They’re convinced that we were made for worship! Their new daily…
- Episode 354: Can I Have Non-Christian Friends? · 35 minHow do you handle friendships with people that don’t follow Jesus? How close can those people be to you? For help with your friendships, you won’t want to miss this episode!
- Episode 353: The Pressure to Perform (feat. Josiah Queen) · 33 minJosiah Queen is an artist that has found success at an early age. With songs like “The Prodigal” and “Dusty Bibles” he’s already selling out arenas in his young 20’s. We talk…
- Episode 352: Sex by Design Part 2 (feat. Juli Slattery) · 35 minWe continue our conversation with clinical psychologist, author, and speaker Juli Slattery about sex. She answers some of the most asked questions on the topic of sex. Don’t miss…
- Episode 351: Sex by Design Part 1 (feat. Juli Slattery) · 36 minWe get to speak to clinical psychologist, author, and speaker Juli Slattery about all things sex. She brings a wealth of knowledge to this subject and will help you wherever…
- Episode 350: Is Sarcasm a Sin? · 35 minHow far is too far when it comes to joking around with friends? Are jokes and sarcasm ever ok, or it is a sin? For more, check out this episode!
- Episode 349: The Proof for Christmas (feat. Lee Strobel) · 32 minWe continue our conversation with Lee Strobel about his book “The Case for Christmas”. He uses his investigative mindset to prove that Jesus really was born in a manger. However…
- Episode 348: Seeing the Supernatural (feat. Lee Strobel) · 30 minWe have a conversation with Lee Strobel about the evidence for supernatural things. God will work to bring joy to the angry heart, and even visions of Heaven to the dying. God is…
