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Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda

Harris Creek Baptist Churchharriscreek.org
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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Episodes

Episode 207: My Significant Other’s Parents

In the process of dating, you’ll eventually be introduced to your potential in-laws. In-laws are a source of conflict for many marriages, and we want to help you start off on the right note! How can you manage honoring your in-laws when either they don’t seem to like you, or you don’t seem to like them?

Mar 26, 202329 min

Episode 206: Celebrities for Jesus (feat. Katelyn Beaty)

We’ve all heard of Christian leaders who have used their power and influence to bring harm on people within their church. In this conversation, we talk with Katelyn Beaty about how we can avoid that from continuing to happen in the church. How can we maintain we’re all about Jesus instead of all about ourselves? Check out her book here: https://amzn.to/3ZKV7x8

Mar 19, 202340 min

Episode 205: Why Do I Do What I Don't Want To Do?

If you are sick of being stuck in sin, we have a new resource for you! JP has written a book helping you identify your vices so that you can replace them with life giving virtues. You don’t have to be bogged down by sin, you can find freedom. Buy the book here: https:// www.jonathanpokluda.com

Mar 12, 202323 min

Episode 202: Guard Your Heart

Everything you do flows from what's in your heart. If we want to live differently, we need to change what we are feeding our hearts. We aren't meant to follow our hearts but to inform them!

Feb 19, 202327 min

Episode 201: Single and Ready to Mingle

February can be a really hard month if you're single and don't want to be. In this episode, we talk about how to prepare for marriage, but also to get the most out of your singleness. You aren't just in a season of waiting, you can experience God's best now!

Feb 12, 202338 min

Episode 200: How To Be An Influencer

Whether you realize it or not, all of us have influence. In this episode we talk about how to use our influence well so that we make Jesus more famous, not ourselves!

Feb 05, 202334 min

Episode 199: How To Human (feat. Carlos Whittaker)

In this week's episode we talk to author (and one of the most encouraging people we know), Carlos Whittaker. He gives us insight into what he's learned about how we're made to live. If you're looking for joy, don't miss this episode!

Jan 29, 202331 min

Episode 198: Alcohol

Christians have a wide variety of beliefs about alcohol. Is it something that should be totally avoided? Or should we embrace it? In this episode, we talk about how to view alcohol in a way that honors God and is best for you.

Jan 23, 202330 min

Episode 197: Simplify Your New Year

Our goal each year should be to look more like Jesus at the end of it. To help with that process, each year our staff gives up one thing and decides a word they want to live out. This helps give direction to a year of following Jesus!

Jan 16, 202328 min

Episode 196: Are they Christian enough to date?

Sometimes it’s hard to know if someone is truly following Jesus or if they just claim to be a Christian. In this episode we talk about the qualities you want to see in someone if you are to date them. Don’t get caught in a relationship that will pull you from Jesus!

Jan 09, 202338 min

Episode 195: Resolved to be Holy

Holiness can be seen as a burden that we can’t live up to. In this episode we talk about how holiness actually benefits your life. You can look more like Jesus in 2023!

Jan 02, 202325 min

Episode 194: The Benefit of Confession

For many of us, confession to anyone other than God feels like a scary idea. In this episode we talk about how confession to others is actually beneficial to you. If you want to take a new step on your faith, check out this episode!

Dec 26, 202228 min

Episode 193: Religion and Family

Around the holidays you’ll likely spend lots of time with family, many of whom may not know Jesus. In this episode we talk about how and when to share your faith with your family. We want to help you start conversations that matter!

Dec 19, 202228 min

Episode 192: Secular Work (feat. Jordan Raynor)

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 &...

Dec 11, 202231 min

Episode 191: Politics and Family

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!

Dec 04, 202237 min

Episode 190: Money and Family

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!

Nov 27, 202235 min

Episode 189: Is Self-Care Satanic?

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!

Nov 20, 202233 min

Episode 188: Sex and Dating (feat. Tovares Grey)

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

Nov 13, 202239 min

Episode 187: Navigating Charged Topics

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!

Nov 06, 202233 min

Episode 186: Healing, Hurts, and Trauma (feat. Toni Collier)

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...

Oct 30, 202237 min

Episode 185: How to Find Biblical Community

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!

Oct 23, 202234 min

Episode 184: There Are No Rules in Dating

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.

Oct 16, 202233 min

Episode 183: How to Read the Bible

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!

Oct 09, 202234 min

Episode 182: Not Good Enough For God

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.

Oct 02, 202235 min

Episode 181: What You Need to Hear

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!

Sep 25, 202236 min

Episode 180: Your New Playlist (feat. Jon Acuff)

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/

Sep 18, 202238 min

Episode 179: The God Who Stays (feat. Matthew West)

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...

Sep 12, 202243 min

Episode 178: Why Abide?

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!

Sep 04, 202224 min
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