Baptized & Clueless

Welcome to Baptized and Clueless — today we tackle life’s heaviest questions, one rep at a time as we Lift With Faith.

What’s your answer to bench pressing life’s weights?

Maybe it’s pressure at work, your family’s growing needs, financial stress, your health, or just the crushing weight of your own expectations. Lately, it feels like we’re lifting burdens that were never placed on us to carry alone.

So, here’s the real question: do you keep stacking more weight on the bar and struggle through it — or is it time to let God spot you before your arms give out?

Because sometimes, self-belief isn’t enough. New challenges, new responsibilities, new territory — they require more than just strength. They require faith.

In this episode, we’ll explore what it means to lift with faith, not just muscle through life. Because maybe, just maybe, the breakthrough doesn’t come from pushing harder… but from trusting deeper.

Let’s get into it.

Today’s episode features a powerful and personal testimony from our very own co-host, Wesley!

As a follower of Christ, Wesley opens up with raw transparency and deep vulnerability—sharing how true community has shaped his walk with God. From moments of doubt to breakthrough, his faith journey is one marked by growth, self-reflection, and an ever-deepening relationship with Jesus.

Get ready for an honest, heartfelt conversation that will challenge and inspire you to dig deeper in your own faith.

“Gospel” — by definition, according to the Bible, is the “good news” of Jesus Christ: His life, death, and resurrection, and the promise of salvation to all who believe.

We may have to update the term "The Gram" to a more fitting reference... The Grammy! It seems more and more Gospel artists are being recognized by the secular industry — or is it that Gospel artists are now seeking recognition from it?

That begs the question: Is the music truly reaching the masses... or is it merely spreading a sound, not the Gospel?

Are more artists starting to separate their music from Christianity altogether? Is the label “Christian artist” too constricting for the creative freedom they desire — or is it just too inconvenient for mainstream appeal?

Makes you wonder... is Hip Hop becoming the new Gospel?

Let’s get into it.

Join us in this honest and raw episode as our host shares his powerful testimony: a journey of coming to God willingly, openly… only to fall back into spiritual struggle and a life that left him empty.

In his words, it was like reenacting the story of the Israelites—freed from bondage, yet wandering the desert, lost and longing.

But there’s beauty in the wandering. There’s purpose in the process.

This is Baptized & Clueless —where faith meets real life, and grace is always part of the story. 

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore a challenging question: Why do so many lose sight of Jesus in the very place meant to bring them closer to Him? From church culture and leadership to traditions and expectations, we dive into how the pulpit can sometimes become a substitute for a true relationship with Christ. Join us as we unpack the difference between following a church and following Jesus — and how to realign our faith with its true foundation.

A 16-year Air Force veteran, husband, and father of four, sharing more than just stories from military life—but a powerful testimony of surrender, faith, and transformation. This is a journey marked not only by service to country, but by a deeper call: submission to God's will. Through trials, triumphs, and moments of deep reflection, he unpacks how that surrender has shaped his identity, strengthened his family, and drawn him into a closer walk with Jesus Christ. Join him as he shares the lessons, revelations, and spiritual growth that have come through obedience, trust, and an unwavering commitment to the Almighty who orders his steps. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a living testimony of what happens when a life is fully yielded to God.

As followers of Christ, why do we so often find ourselves misaligned with God’s will, even when our hearts are in the right place? In this episode, we unpack a powerful truth about human nature in a fallen world: our inclination to rely on our own understanding, make impulsive choices, and only seek God's guidance after the fact.

We dive deep into the spiritual dangers of living with a "Do First, Ask After, & Pray Later" mentality—a mindset that may seem efficient in the moment but often leads to confusion, burnout, and spiritual disconnection. Through honest conversation, biblical reflection, and personal insight, we explore how pride, impatience, and cultural pressures pull us away from God's direction and how we can realign ourselves with His perfect plan.

Whether you're struggling to hear God's voice, frustrated by the outcomes of your choices, or simply seeking a deeper level of obedience, this episode offers encouragement and practical wisdom to help you pause, seek, and surrender—before you act.

Our returning guest, Toroes , is back—this time with exciting news as he tours his debut film, "Sr.". This powerful and deeply personal project is dedicated to his father and to all the men navigating the trials and triumphs of fatherhood. In this episode, Toroes opens up about how God is not only blessing the journey of the film but also using it as a platform to spark meaningful conversations in spaces he never imagined he'd enter.

We dive deep into what it means to persevere spiritually, to lean fully on God in uncertain times, and to allow Him to take the very situations that could  weigh us down and use them to build something greater. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about purpose, faith, and the unexpected ways God shows up when we surrender the story to Him.

"Is there an age limit when it comes to understanding God? Can children and young people truly grasp who He is — and have a relationship with Him just as deep and meaningful as ours?"

"Too often, we assume that a lack of life experience means a lack of spiritual depth. But what if it’s not the next generation that’s missing something... what if it’s us? What if we're the ones underestimating how powerfully God can use anyone — regardless of age — for the good of His Kingdom?"

1 Timothy - "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity"

Today’s guest is a devoted follower of Christ who is on a powerful journey of discovering what it truly means to have a personal relationship with God. Through the ups and downs of life—broken relationships, the joy of family, and everything in between—she’s come to know the unshakable love of God. In spite of her misconceptions and life's rollercoaster, His presence and work in her heart are undeniably Him. This is a conversation about grace, growth, and the relentless love of God with Michelle Edey.