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The Saved for Later PodcastWhat is Salvation? The Full Biblical Answer from a Former AtheistSend us a textWhat is salvation, really? For most of my life as an atheist, the concept seemed ridiculous—a made-up story to keep people in line. But after coming to faith in my 40s, I still had to know the answer. The truth God provides in the Bible is more profound and paradoxical than I ever imagined.In this honest look, I share the full biblical answer to "What is Salvation?" and explain the incredible truth I discovered: that the primary thing we need to be saved from... is the consuming holiness of a...
2025-08-3135 minThe Saved for Later PodcastEasy Believism vs. Biblical Faith: The Sinner’s Prayer ExaminedSend us a text We’ve made salvation too easy—and that’s not a compliment. We’ve told people they’re saved because they repeated a few words or raised their hands during a worship song. But salvation was never meant to be a spiritual transaction—it’s a total surrender. If your faith never demanded anything of you… are you sure it’s real?In this episode, I break down why saying you're a Christian isn’t the same as following Christ. We’ll unpack repentance, surrender, discipleship, and the evidence that salvation actually...
2025-06-0723 minThe Saved for Later PodcastChurch Hurt? Power Plays? Here’s What a Real Pastor Should Look LikeSend us a textWhat should a real pastor look like?In this episode, I sit down with my own pastor, Jared Verwiel of Tulsa Bible Church, to cut through the spiritual posturing and power games that infect far too many pulpits. We talk real ministry — not performance, not personality cults, and definitely not spiritual manipulation. Just biblical shepherding.This conversation isn’t theory. It’s raw insight from someone in the trenches — and a reminder that not every church is a circus. Some pastors still preach the Word and carry the weight of souls...
2025-05-241h 14The Saved for Later PodcastDon’t Choose a Church Until You Hear This (4 Biblical Tests for Finding One)Send us a textThinking about going back to church? Or stepping into one for the first time? Slow down — this episode might save you from walking into a spiritual trap.There are a thousand churches that look good on the outside but are spiritually bankrupt on the inside. This episode tackles the uncomfortable truth: not every church that uses the name of Jesus actually teaches His gospel. We’ll talk about how to spot spiritual entertainment vs. genuine biblical discipleship, and why “just trying church” isn’t enough if your soul’s at stake.🔹 Topic...
2025-05-1027 minThe Saved for Later PodcastFrom Stroke to the Altar: A Story of Survival & FaithSend us a textValerie Duran shouldn’t be alive. Her blood pressure was so high, doctors didn’t expect her to survive the stroke — let alone speak again, walk again, or teach teenagers about the gospel. But God had other plans.In this raw and powerful interview, Valerie shares her medical trauma, spiritual journey, and the slow, miraculous road back to life, faith, and purpose. This isn’t a polished testimony. It’s a survivor’s honest account of brokenness, shame, hope, and transformation — and how suffering brought her face-to-face with Christ.🔹 Topics include:
2025-04-271h 29The Saved for Later PodcastWhy You Must Forgive Everyone—Even If They Never Apologize (Biblical Truth)Send us a textForgiveness isn’t optional. It’s not a nice suggestion or a spiritual upgrade for the super-devoted. According to Scripture, it’s the dividing line between those who follow Christ and those who don’t.In this episode, I expose why our refusal to forgive usually isn’t about the offense — it’s about our lack of faith in God’s justice. We want control. We want revenge. But God wants obedience. If you're still holding onto that wound, that betrayal, or that grudge, this episode may hurt a little… but it might save your...
2025-04-1232 minThe Saved for Later PodcastThe Other Reason People Hate ChristianitySend us a textWe’ve all heard it — “Christianity would be great if not for all the Christians.” In this episode, I face that accusation head-on… because it’s not entirely wrong.This isn’t just about bad behavior. It’s about biblical ignorance, spiritual laziness, and a culture of easy answers that turns Christians into walking contradictions. If we don’t read the Word, test the spirits, or know the real Jesus, we end up worshiping a god of our own invention — and giving ammunition to every skeptic watching us.This episode exposes how...
2025-03-0251 minThe Saved for Later PodcastWhy Some Christians Don’t Break After TragedySend us a textSome people lose everything—and somehow still praise God.This episode explores why.In a world addicted to comfort and terrified of pain, many churches quietly teach that “faith” means life gets better. But that’s not biblical. That’s a lie. What happens when suffering comes anyway? What happens when the storm doesn’t pass?In this raw episode, I unpack what real joy looks like in the life of a true believer. Not fake joy. Not social-media smiles. Not shallow theology built on clichés. Real, unshakable jo...
2025-02-0829 minThe Saved for Later PodcastWhat Finally Convinced This Atheist to Become a ChristianSend us a textThis is the episode I’ve been waiting to share — the story of how a lifelong atheist, proud of his rebellion and certain of his intellect, came to believe that Jesus Christ is exactly who He said He was.I wasn’t looking for God. I was too busy selling lies, chasing ego, and mocking Christians. But God broke through anyway. In this episode, I walk you through the moments that shook me awake — from a bumper sticker at a stoplight to an unexpected phone call that cracked my heart wide open.
2025-01-2634 minThe Saved for Later PodcastThis is why God allows evil and suffering.Send us a text“If God is real, then why…?” You’ve heard it. Maybe you’ve asked it. In this episode, I confront the most common objection to the Christian faith — the existence of evil, pain, and suffering — and I do it without hiding behind Sunday school clichés or blind faith.This one’s personal. I used to use the problem of evil as a battering ram against Christianity. But when God dismantled my worldview and I actually read the Bible, I found something I wasn’t expecting: a deeper, better answer.This episode lays...
2025-01-1159 minThe Saved for Later PodcastChristianity for the Rest of UsSend us a textMany of us didn’t grow up in church. We weren’t raised with flannel graphs, memory verses, or altar calls. We found Jesus later — sometimes painfully so — after spending years worshiping ourselves. In this episode, I share the raw beginnings of my faith journey as a former atheist and explain why this podcast exists at all.I also lay the groundwork for what it means to follow Christ in a world that’s grown hostile or indifferent to truth. This one’s for the seekers, the skeptics, and the seasoned Christians w...
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