In today’s culture, disagreement is often labeled as hate—and silence is mistaken for love. In this bold and necessary conversation, Pastor Sam Masteller sits down with Dr. Joe Davis, Ph.D. in Apologetics, to confront the confusion surrounding gender identity, homosexuality, and the Christian response. Together, they explore what the Bible actually says, why it still matters, and how Christians can speak with clarity without compromising compassion.

Dr. Davis shares insights on the danger of letting culture define our reality, the erosion of moral absolutes, and the subtle ways Christians have abandoned truth in the name of empathy. They address worldview shifts and challenge believers to reclaim the high ground of biblical truth and discernment.

Dr. Joe Davis holds a Ph.D. in Apologetics and serves as a respected professor at Southeastern University. With a deep passion for equipping believers to defend their faith in a confused and hostile culture, Dr. Davis specializes in biblical worldview, cultural analysis, and truth-based compassion. His teaching challenges both the mind and the heart—urging the Church to think critically, love courageously, and live faithfully in a world that desperately needs both grace and truth.

In this powerful conversation, Pastor Sam Masteller sits down with Dr. Daniel McNaughton to explore the relevance, beauty, and authority of the Old Testament in today’s world. Dr. McNaughton brings pastoral insight and academic clarity to help listeners understand why the Old Testament is not just a historical artifact but a vital foundation for Christian faith, theology, and identity. They’ll discuss why many modern Christians overlook it, the dangers of “unhitching” from Scripture, and how the Old Testament reveals the character of God and points to Jesus. If you’ve ever wondered how to love and live out the whole Bible, this episode is for you.

Daniel McNaughton completed his PhD in Old Testament at Univ. of St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto. He has served as Professor of Old Testament and Spiritual Formation at Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL, since 2016. Before that he served for over 30 years in various pastoral and teaching roles in the Northeast. He was the founder and lead pastor at Connection Church in Pottstown, PA, where he served for six years. He is co-author of Learning to Follow Jesus and The Spiritual Coaching Toolkit. He is an ordained minister of the Assemblies of God and has been married to his wife, Amy, since 1982.

Chip & Joanna Gaines recently featured a same-sex couple with children on their Magnolia show—and Christians are applauding. But here’s the question no one’s asking: What happens when those called to uphold biblical truth begin celebrating what God calls sin?

In this episode of Courage Over Cowardice, Pastor Sam Masteller unpacks why this conversation matters—not just for one moment or message, but for the health of the church, the strength of the family, and the direction of our future. This isn’t about stirring up outrage; it’s about bringing clarity to a confused culture. Truth is not hateful—but remaining silent in the face of deception can be. The line is being redrawn in today’s world, and the question is: where will you stand?

Is Israel just another country on the map—or is it a miracle in motion? In this episode, Pastor Sam Masteller offers insight to the most common questions and conspiracy theories surrounding the Jewish people and the modern state of Israel.

Have you ever wondered?

• Why is Israel a hot topic?

• Did the Church replace Israel in God’s redemptive plan?

• Are today’s Jewish people really Abraham’s descendants—or is that just a myth?

• Did Jesus permanently take the Kingdom from Israel?

• Why does Jerusalem matter so much in the End Times?

• Are the Jews still God’s chosen people?

In a time of rising antisemitism, historical revision, and theological confusion, discover what Scripture really says and how the Jewish people remain central to God’s plan for the future.

In this episode of the Courage Over Cowardice Podcast, we confront the cultural chaos surrounding illegal immigration and the growing movement behind protests like the “No Kings” rally. But this isn’t just about policy—it’s about ideology, theology, and spiritual clarity.We expose the dangerous roots of this movement—Critical Theory and cultural Marxism—and explain how they’ve infiltrated our institutions by disguising themselves as compassion and justice.You’ll discover:

• Why America and the Bible support legal immigration—but never lawlessness

• What Scripture says about nations, borders, and authority (Romans 13, Acts 17)

• How Marxist ideology is fueling division under the banner of activism

• How to stand firm in biblical truth with clarity, conviction, and courageThis episode equips believers to respond with love and boldness—without falling for the lies of the age. In a world that says “No Kings,” we declare: Jesus is King.

It’s time to reject passivity, resist deception, and live with courage over cowardice

Is believing in biblical values and loving your country really dangerous? Or is it a faithful expression of biblical citizenship?

In this episode, we expose the myth of Christian Nationalism, unpack its misuse in public discourse, and offer a bold yet biblical path forward. You’ll learn the difference between true faithfulness and false accusations—and why silence is not the answer.

Christianity is under siege—from the dramatic decline of believers in Egypt, to genocide in the Gaza Strip, to the growing criminalization of evangelism around the world. In this episode, we expose the stark contrast between Islam as a religion of power and control, and Christianity as a faith of love and freedom.

We unpack the West’s odd embrace of Islam while it pushes Christianity out, the troubling alliance between secularism and Islamic ideology, and Islam’s strategic effort to gain influence through leadership strongholds. At the heart of the conflict is freedom: hated by Islam, but woven into the DNA of Christianity and America. It’s time for Christians to wake up, stand firm, and speak truth.

Pastor Andrew Sedra and his wife, Pastor Noleen Sedra, are founders and Lead Pastors of Echo Church, located in Sydney, Australia. Born and raised in Egypt, Pastor Andrew comes from a deep background of Christian persecution under the Islamic State of Egypt, and is passionate about preaching unashamedly against the woke, toxic-liberal ideologies infiltrating the West, and in particular today’s Church, speaking the truth of the Bible no matter the cost.

Sam Masteller is the Senior Pastor at Freedom Life, a network of churches that exists to help people experience the freedom and life only God can offer. Sam has a passion for using what is relevant to teach what is timeless. He is dedicated to encouraging others to greatness in God and infusing their faith so they may fulfill their potential in God’s Kingdom. He has authored two mini-books, The Game Plan & Momentum, to help individuals jumpstart their lives and move forward even when life seems stuck.

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Is it truly Christlike to avoid confrontation, stay silent in the face of evil, and “just be peaceful”? Or is that mindset actually a dangerous distortion of biblical truth?

In this episode, we expose the false virtue of Christian pacifism—both personal and cultural—and call the Church back to the boldness of Jesus.

If you’ve ever struggled with when to speak up and when to stay silent, this one’s for you.

Listen now. Stand firm. Share truth.

In a culture overflowing with confusion and compromise, silence from the people of God is not neutrality—it’s permission. In this eye-opening episode, we confront the sobering truth: when good people are silent, lies become pervasive.We unpack the acronym SILENT as a challenge to speak up:

Sin Left Unchecked

Influence is Lost

Lives are Misled

Eternal Impact is Diminished

Next Generation is Deceived

Truth is No Longer Proclaimed

God’s design brings true freedom, but when we go against His created order, lives unravel. We’ll talk about how the Church must shift from simply affirming brokenness to calling people into real transformation through Christ.There is hope—hope that your life can be better than anything you could build on your own. You’re not alone, and you’re not beyond redemption. But we can’t sugarcoat the truth: lies—especially about identity and purpose—keep people from heaven. And when parents affirm gender confusion rather than protect their children, that’s not love—it’s abuse.It’s time to reclaim our voice. To stand, speak, and love with truth that leads to life.