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Views from The Porch

The Porchwww.theporch.live
Conversations about real life young adult stuff and what the Bible says about it. In this podcast, we share our view from The Porch - a weekly gathering of thousands of young adults in Dallas, Texas. We take questions, concerns, and challenges common for our generation and talk about how to overcome them (or at least say “us too”). For more information about The Porch visit www.theporch.live.
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Episodes

Quick Update

This is a special short episode to provide a quick update on Views from The Porch.

Oct 31, 2022

Recruiting the Choir | AWAKEN 2022

In this special episode from AWAKEN Conference 2022, Jonathan "JP" Pokluda shares the what, why and how of recruiting the most powerful force this world has ever heard - the choir.

Oct 24, 202258 min

Taking Risks | AWAKEN 2022

In this special episode from AWAKEN Conference 2022, Jennie Allen shares five truths about taking risks.

Oct 17, 202245 min

God is Here | AWAKEN 2022

In this special episode from AWAKEN Conference 2022, Timothy "TA" Ateek shares how to have our best days ahead with Jesus.

Oct 03, 2022

What we're up to

In this episode, we share where we'll be and what we'll be doing.

Aug 22, 2022

Answering FAQ's Pt.2

In this episode, we answer more questions that you submitted on Instagram.

Aug 15, 202224 min

Answering FAQ's Pt.1

In this episode, we answer questions that you submitted on Instagram.

Aug 08, 202225 min

Can you cross spiritual boundaries in dating?

People talk about physical and emotional boundaries in dating relationships, but what about spiritual boundaries? Is it ok to read the Bible, pray, do a Bible study, etc. with the person you're dating? What is too far?

Aug 01, 202225 min

Can you be born gay?

One of the most controversial questions is, "can you be born gay?" What does God's word say about it? How do we love Christians who struggle with same sex attraction?

Jul 25, 202239 min

Is The Bible written by God or man?

When you're a Christian, The Bible is the roadmap to your life. How do you know it's trustworthy, especially if it's written by man?

Jul 18, 202230 min

Should you address someone by their pronoun?

It's PRIDE month and a lot of questions are coming up about how to love coworkers/friends while also not condoning what they're doing. Should we as Christians address someone by their preferred pronoun?

Jun 20, 202229 min

How to heal from your past

What does it look like to heal from what you've done and what's been done to you? How do you help friends who confess things they're ashamed about to you?

Jun 13, 202234 min

Why does God allow mass shootings?

Mass shootings have become far too frequent across the U.S. with the most recent being a mass shooting at a school in Texas. We believe that God is good, loves everyone, and wants to protect us, so why does He allow mass shootings to happen?

Jun 06, 202233 min

Is self confidence wrong?

Is it wrong to want to be confident in your own skin, your personality, and how you look?

May 30, 202224 min

Should Roe v. Wade be Overturned?

Earlier this month, a document was leaked revealing that The Supreme Court plans to overturn Roe v. Wade. With many conflicting opinions around abortion, how should we approach the topic as Christians? What if abortion is part of our story?

May 16, 202230 min

Does the Bible change with culture? Pt. 2

There have been many different cultural changes since the Bible was written. Since culture has changed, does that mean we should read and apply what the Bible says differently?

May 09, 202229 min

Does the Bible change with culture? Pt. 1

There have been many different cultural changes since the Bible was written. Since culture has changed, does that mean we should read and apply what the Bible says differently?

May 02, 202232 min

Hillsong Church scandal... how should we react as Christians?

If you haven't heard, a documentary was released revealing scandals of one of the most historic churches of our generation. In this episode, we discuss how we should think about the church moving forward, if we should continue singing Hillsong songs, and what it means for all churches in the future.

Apr 25, 202221 min

Why your relationships never last

You think that everyone else is the problem, but what if it's you? What if there are things you are doing that are the reasons your relationships never last?

Apr 18, 202236 min

Manifestation vs Prayer

There's a lot of interpretation about what manifestation is. Some Christians think manifestation means getting their desired outcomes in life, through God. The Bible says, "ask anything in my name and you will receive it,” so what’s the difference between asking God for something hoping it will happen and manifesting something?

Apr 04, 202232 min

Is it wrong to have a type?

Many people say they "have a type" when it comes to dating. Is it wrong to have a type when it comes to physical appearance and personality in dating? We also tend to click with certain personality types and characteristics as friends. Is having a friend type wrong?

Mar 28, 202227 min

Where are the dinosaurs?

In the Bible, there are references in the book of Genesis of people living hundreds of years. How is this so? And what does this have to do with dinosaurs? Also, speaking of dinosaurs, where are they?

Mar 21, 202228 min
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