The lens through which you view life determines your scenery. Are you using the lens with God in mind, or are you using the lens from this world? See different perspectives and how they ultimately shaped people's actions and behaviors. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and atte...
Dec 14, 2021•26 min•Ep. 34
When the wound is so fresh and the smell is so strong, it is hard to forgive and forget. This episode explores how a man was abandoned, enslaved, and wrongly imprisoned yet remained positive. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches for th...
Dec 07, 2021•27 min•Ep. 33
No one can control the hand that life deals. However, we can control our responses and, more important, we can keep the faith. We can use the tough times to open new doors and create new opportunites. Find out how you can minimize your anger and resentment toward God and life. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coach...
Nov 30, 2021•27 min•Ep. 32
Do you listen to God or just demand that God listen to you? C.L. has an idea on how his life should go, but it appears God has a different plan in mind for him this year. Check out C.L.'s word for the year and some of his struggles that you may have in common with him. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching spor...
Nov 23, 2021•21 min•Ep. 31
We love our freedom. In fact in most cases we would like more of it. Discover how discipline is the key to so many freedoms we desire. Discover why God allows discipline to be in our lives as well. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches ...
Nov 16, 2021•23 min•Ep. 30
What nags at you? Sometimes we think we've built up a tolerance and are able to avoid the nagging pulls of this world and our culture. Sometimes we ARE the nagging people pulling at others. Listen to learn how the nagging pulls Samson had to deal with in his life are often like the nagging pulls we deal with in our world today. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and h...
Nov 09, 2021•27 min•Ep. 29
Special care is needed to make a lawn look beautiful because weeds can grow anywhere. That's easy to understand, but it's harder to grasp when it comes to our spiritual lawns. How we respond to the Word of God is illustrated by Jesus in the parable of the sower. What type of spiritual lawn do you have? About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives...
Nov 02, 2021•24 min•Ep. 28
Find a person who focuses on EVERYTHING and you’ve found a person who focuses on nothing. What you focus on guides you, but how do you choose what you focus on? God wants to guide and be the foundation of how we live. Check out how C.L. tries to connect with God and refocus on him each and every year. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives ...
Oct 26, 2021•25 min•Ep. 27
Our minds are being fed each and every day. Are you aware of what they're being fed though? It's obvious that we eat what we are fed, but what's mind-boggling is we aren't quite sure what's in fast food, and we aren't quite sure what's in the food that feeds our minds either. Explore in this episode why you might be having some of the thoughts you have. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. White...
Oct 19, 2021•29 min•Ep. 26
One of the craziest, most illogical relationships in this world is marriage because it is supposed to be for a lifetime despite people changing and having the ability to hurt you like no one else in this world. Would you rather find your spouse, have an arranged marriage, or just stay single? Thankfully, when it comes to our spiritual marriage, we have an arranged marriage that is not only special but is the ideal ETERNAL commitment. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have ...
Oct 12, 2021•23 min•Ep. 25
If a gift came from your enemy, you'd be leery like most people in accepting it. In our culture we care more about the gift and less about the source of the gift though. Every gift is not a blessing; some gifts are traps. In this episode see some gifts that were presented to Jesus that thankfully he didn't accept. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple ...
Oct 05, 2021•23 min•Ep. 24
C.L. has turned down many requests from friends and listeners wanting to be guests on his podcast. But he didn't turn down today's guest: Amber Albee Swenson, a writer, blogger, podcaster, and mom. Take a listen as C.L. and Amber talk about issues facing young people today. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching...
Sep 28, 2021•46 min•Ep. 23
You can be described in a number of different ways, but what should you identify with first and foremost? Our world tells us how we should identify ourselves; however, the Bible and Christ tell us a different way. Discover the problems with identifying with this world, and see what you should identify with most in the second part of this series: "Who Are You?" C.L. mentioned the book, "Who Am I?" by Pastor Phil Huebner. You can learn more about this book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tNwAsr C.L. a...
Sep 21, 2021•26 min•Ep. 22
How would you answer the question, Who Are You? We've been taught that our choices define us, and they do to an extent. Is that it though? Should our strengths make us? Should our weaknesses break us? Find out the nonmicrowaved truth on who you really are in this two-part series. C.L. mentioned the book, "Who Am I?" by Pastor Phil Huebner. You can learn more about this book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tNwAsr About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us...
Sep 14, 2021•26 min•Ep. 21
Celebrating the 20th episode, the microwave theme of the podcast goes more in-depth. Four microwaved truths are examined in this episode. Despite what our culture tells us, there are lingering effects from the microwave; the nonmicrowaved truths of our Lord reign supreme. C.L. is taking a short break as the school year gets back in gear. But keep an eye out for the next new episode in a few weeks! About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a ...
Aug 17, 2021•21 min•Ep. 20
Titles don't matter if the story doesn't match it. If someone asked you, "Who do you worship and call god?" how would you describe him? Just because you call something god doesn't mean it's the almighty and all-powerful God (of the Bible). There are tons of gods out there begging to be worshiped. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives throu...
Aug 10, 2021•22 min•Ep. 19
The Israelites drifted away from God numerous times in history. And although the times have changed, the reason why is the same reason we drift away from God today. The Israelites, along with Gideon, give us some valuable information about ourselves. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in educ...
Aug 03, 2021•25 min•Ep. 18
There's nothing like getting what you ask for but then coming to the realization that you should not have asked for it. This regret can be avoided, and we should always be careful what we ask for. However, there's an art and a specific way we can learn from Christ on how we can carefully ask. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through h...
Jul 27, 2021•26 min•Ep. 17
Life and the people we surround ourselves with is a lot like a swimming pool. How close should you be to the pool when you are trying to stay dry? How close should you be to someone in the pool who happens to play way too much and has a high chance to drown? There is a lifeguard and swim instructor in all of our lives who's there for each one of us. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside...
Jul 20, 2021•26 min•Ep. 16
Each of us is a fan of something. Do the things that excite you and get your attention really matter though? We sometimes forget or don't see the point of being a fan of God. Nevertheless, our energy looks different when we are reminded and dwell on the compassion and unmatchable love God has shown for us. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspect...
Jul 13, 2021•24 min•Ep. 15
A dull iron ax-head needs to be sharpened to be at its best. Whether you are a possible, brand-new, or longer-than-you-can-remember Christian, make sure your ax-head of spirituality is not taking a back seat. Be intentional. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to c...
Jul 06, 2021•23 min•Ep. 14
With this month being celebrated by some as Pride Month, we look at: is it right or wrong to chase what makes you happy? You and I need to exercise caution when the phrase "do whatever makes you happy" is encouraged around us. Because there's danger in relying solely on a moral compass motivated by our flesh and common sense. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hea...
Jun 29, 2021•24 min•Ep. 13
Some of us look, act, and sound just like our parents. DNA is real and provides inherited strengths and weaknesses. We should all study our parents and see what predispositions and mindsets we've inherited. However, we should not forget to examine and study our spiritual heavenly Father too and see what we've inherited from him. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and ...
Jun 22, 2021•27 min•Ep. 12
Don't put it past yourself . . . you are capable of greatness. BUT you are also capable of evil. Understanding the "why" to both helps us move wisely. Do you realize what you are capable of, or are you avoiding some of the evidence? About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempt...
Jun 15, 2021•23 min•Ep. 11
What you put your pride in matters. Pride can make a person deny needing what they need most, or pride can give hope and confidence against anything. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches for the nonmicrowaved truth. C.L. gets that what...
Jun 08, 2021•24 min•Ep. 10
Have you ever found yourself saying, "I just want to be comfortable in life"? Comfort doesn't have a price tag next to it in most cases, but you'll be surprised by what we sometimes are willing to pay. In the same light, we have to look at what Jesus was willing to pay to make us eternally comfortable. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives...
Jun 01, 2021•25 min•Ep. 9
What offends you, and why? Does our culture promote being offended? Jesus came off as offensive to some, but his "offense" was warranted and needed. Offend like Jesus does, and know there is a difference in having something exposed compared to having something revealed. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching spo...
May 25, 2021•21 min•Ep. 8
Does the church care more about your money or more about your spiritual well-being? Money can be a difficult topic of discussion, especially inside the walls of a church, even though it's a topic the Bible and Jesus don't avoid. The real question we all face is this: Is the church being greedy or am I? About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives...
May 18, 2021•26 min•Ep. 7
If you consider yourself a leader, mentor, and/or a person of influence, that guidance needs to direct others in the right direction. Discover who is the best mentor, counselor, and influencer possible and how you can become even more positively impactful. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving i...
May 11, 2021•25 min•Ep. 6
How do you know what wave you should be riding? The amount of support for something doesn't make it right or wrong. Right is right, and wrong is wrong. However, what wave you should be riding is something you can figure out. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to c...
May 04, 2021•19 min•Ep. 5
