Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda

By Harris Creek Baptist Church

Religion & Spirituality

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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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09.24.2023

If you’ve been in church, you’ve probably seen baptisms and you maybe even have been baptized. But what does baptism mean? Do we need it to be saved? If not, why would we even be baptized? We answer those questions ...

Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda episodes:

09.24.2023 Episode 233: What's Up With Baptism? If you’ve been in church, you’ve probably seen baptisms and you maybe even have been baptized. But what does baptism mean? Do we need it to be saved? If not, why would we even be baptized? We answer those questions ...
09.17.2023 Episode 232: The Love Everybody Wants Most people are looking for love, they just don’t really know where to find it. In this episode we talk with author Madison Prewett Troutt about her experience with finding love. You can read more in her brand new book ...
09.11.2023 Episode 231: Angels and Demons Are angels and demons actually involved in our life? This week we talk through spiritual warfare and how to make sure you’re not losing the battle. We need not fear because the battle has been won!
09.03.2023 Episode 230: Is Conflict Good or Bad? Does conflict mean that your relationships are healthy or unhealthy? Conflict is always an opportunity for restoration. In this episode we talk how to conflict well!
08.27.2023 Episode 229: Talking About "Gray Areas" (feat. Mike Donehey) We’re not getting better at disagreeing. While we’re called to be ministers of reconciliation, sometimes the Church is better known for our division. In this episode we talk to Mike Donehey about disagreement, forgiveness, and God’s grace. You can check ...
08.20.2023 Episode 228: Why Don't You Pray? (feat. Addison Bevere) Many of us struggle to have an active and thriving prayer life. This week we talk with Addison Bevere about why we should love to pray! You can check out his book “Words with God” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0800737016/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid;=&sr;=
08.13.2023 Episode 227: The Gift of Singleness (feat. Tara-Leigh Cobble) Many people see singleness as a waiting period for the next stage of life. We talk to Tara-Leigh Cobble about why you don’t have to wait to get out of singleness. You can want a spouse, and also have a ...
08.06.2023 Episode 226: What Makes You Love God More? (feat. Tara-Leigh Cobble) Tara-Leigh Cobble has helped millions of people love the Bible, and we get to talk to her about her own journey with Scripture. While she hasn’t always loved the Bible, her struggles with Scripture actually made her love it more.
07.30.2023 Episode 225: Should I Want To Have Kids? And How Many? There’s a lot of changing opinions on kids today. Should you have them? How many do you need to have? How long should you wait? We try to answer all of those on this weeks episode!
07.23.2023 Episode 224: Compartmentalized Christians Many of us have learned a type of Christianity that isn’t true Christianity. We’ve been taught to go to church on Sunday, live like the world Monday-Saturday, and then do it all over again. It doesn’t have to be that ...
07.16.2023 Episode 223: Should I Really Fear God? The Bible says hundreds of times that we should not fear. But it also tells us that we are to fear God. So how are both of those things true? And does fearing God mean being afraid of Him? Find ...
07.09.2023 Episode 222: My Christian Friends Aren’t Acting Like Christians What if my friends claim to be Christian, but aren’t living like it? The Bible actually gives us guidelines on how to handle these relationships. Do we confront them or let them be? Find out in this episode!
07.02.2023 Episode 221: God Didn’t Answer My Prayer (feat. Albert Tate) God doesn’t always do what we ask Him to do. In those moments, it’s easy to run away from Him rather than towards Him. We talk to pastor Albert Tate about how to wrestle well with God!
06.25.2023 Episode 220: Am I Too Flirty? Is there a line between being nice and being flirty? In this episode we talk about how to be clear with your intentions and kind with your actions! You can show the fruits of the spirit without showing mixed messages!
06.18.2023 Episode 219: Reset Your Mental Health (feat. Debra Fileta) We get to talk to author and professional counselor, Dr. Debra Fileta about how we can develop healthier mental habits. All of us have experienced some sort of trauma, and Dr. Fileta helps us find tools to work through these ...
06.11.2023 Episode 218: Do I Have Salvation? In this episode we talk about the assurance of salvation. You can know whether or not you are saved! We talk about how you are saved, and how to help others know they are too!
06.04.2023 Episode 217: How To Become a Better Leader All of us have the opportunity for leadership, and the Bible gives us a great outline to grow in our leadership. This week we talk about when we can lead, how we should lead, and how to grow in the ...
05.28.2023 Episode 216: Be a Good Hang (feat. Scott Brickell) This week we get to talk to a legend in the music industry. Scott Brickell has likely been behind the scenes of some of your favorite music. We talk about what makes a musician successful and what he’s learned in ...
05.21.2023 Episode 215: What To Do When You Feel Alone (from BeSo Live) Your young adult years are supposed to be filled with friends and parties and community. But what if that’s not what it feels like? What if instead it’s filled with a deep or dull loneliness? In this episode we give ...
05.14.2023 Episode 214: Things To Know Before Engagement + A Bonus! (from BeSo Live) Engagement can be a really scary and really exciting thought at the same time. In this episode we make sure you know what you need to know before you get engaged! Stick around for a bonus conversation on how we ...
05.07.2023 Episode 213: Q&A with Jonathan Pokluda (from BeSo Live) We all love JP’s Friday Q&A; on Instagram, now you get to see it happen in real time! JP answers questions on the spot on a wide range of topics. These questions were randomly selected and not given to JP ...
04.30.2023 Episode 212: Speaking The Truth In Love (from BeSo Live) How can we be people who speak both courageously and thoughtfully? When our beliefs don’t line up with our co-worker’s, family member’s, or friend’s, what can we do to address those differences? If you’re looking for some help with the ...
04.23.2023 Episode 211: Why The Church Matters (feat. Josh Howerton) This week we get to talk to Josh Howerton who is the pastor of Lakepointe Church. We discuss what role the Church has played and should play in society. If you want to know what role you should play in ...
04.16.2023 Episode 210: Music and Mental Health (feat. Jennifer Hart) We talked to Jennifer Hart to hear about her journey in the music industry and how music has impacted her mental health. Music can be a powerful force for both good and bad in the way you think. Listen to ...
04.09.2023 Episode 209: A Life Well Lived (feat. Bob Goff) Bob Goff is well known for his books of his wildly whimsical life. Bob has inspired many people to live better stories. We got to have a fun conversation about what he’s up to today!
04.02.2023 Episode 208: Should We Pray Together in Dating? The phrase "spiritual boundaries" is common in the dating process, but what does that mean? When you are dating are you allowed to pray together or not? In this episode we talk about how to make sure you honor God ...
03.26.2023 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 ...
03.19.2023 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 ...
03.12.2023 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 ...
03.05.2023 Episode 204: Inside The Prn Industry and Freedom From It (feat. Joshua Broome) In this episode, we talk about how Joshua Broome broke free from the prn industry and how God rewrote his story. If you are stuck in an addiction to p*rn, God can change your desires! If you're looking for a ...
02.26.2023 Episode 203: A Conversation With A Former Prn Star (feat. Joshua Broome) In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Broome and hear about his experience in the prn industry. Joshua shares details of just how broken the industry is, and what it did to him. Before you consume p*rn, you need ...
02.19.2023 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!
02.12.2023 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 ...
02.05.2023 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!
01.29.2023 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 ...
01.23.2023 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 ...
01.16.2023 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 ...
01.09.2023 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. ...
01.02.2023 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!
12.26.2022 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 ...
12.19.2022 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 ...
12.11.2022 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 ...
12.04.2022 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!
11.27.2022 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!
11.20.2022 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 ...
11.13.2022 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 ...
11.06.2022 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 ...
10.30.2022 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 ...
10.23.2022 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 ...
10.16.2022 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 ...

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