Orpheus Hayward joins the Real Life Theology Podcast to discuss how Christians should engage and resist culture. Drawing on Romans 12, he explains being a transformed, non‑conformist driven by God’s mercy, the ‘‘New Testament sacrificial system,’’ and living differently so others see Christ in us.

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David Young recounts a sudden, life-changing cancer diagnosis and the physical, emotional, and spiritual battles that followed.

He reflects on doubt, renewed faith, the power of gratitude, the kindness that carried him, and why focusing on disciple making and church planting gave his life new purpose.

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Join Bobby Harrington on the Real Life Theology Podcast as he outlines a practical "hope" framework—humble joy, promises of Scripture, and expectation of Christ's return—that grounds disciple making and equips believers to engage difficult conversations with grace and truth.

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Dave and Sydney Clayton share a practical framework for aiming discipleship efforts at the family, outlining five key principles—get away, set goals, establish guardrails, build community, and embrace your role as spiritual guide. They mix personal stories, concrete examples, and long-term vision for raising kids who know and follow Jesus.

This episode offers simple next steps to apply in any season: take time away to hear God, set small measurable goals, protect your family with boundaries, create a discipling community, and consistently guide your children with humility and intentionality.

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Corey Trimble challenges churches to embrace authenticity and create safe spaces for honest, sometimes difficult conversations about faith. He argues that many seekers turn to secular voices because churches often present a shallow, celebrity-driven version of Christianity instead of addressing real-life struggles.

Trimble urges pastors and believers to return to Scripture, welcome questions, and provide genuine dialogue so that the pursuit of truth can lead people toward Jesus.

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In this episode Jim Putman discusses his new book about how pride undermines discipleship and why the church’s primary mission is to make disciples. He explains biblical foundations—from Matthew 28 to Ephesians—and how Christlike humility restores identity, relationships, and purpose.

Jim and co-author Chad introduce the “five spheres” framework (identity, church, home, work, spiritual realm), call the church to humble, kingdom-centered living, and offer practical resources for churches to teach transformational discipleship.

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Nate Ross unpacks Luke 19 and the story of Zacchaeus to show that being "lost" means perishing, and that Jesus’ mission is to seek and save those who are dying spiritually.

Through personal stories—from praying in the Indiana Senate to an unexpected encounter in Cancun—Nate urges listeners to let conviction fuel compassion and courage in reaching the lost.

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Orpheus Hayward explains the authority and purpose of Scripture through 2 Timothy 3:16, showing how God-breathed Scripture teaches, reproves, corrects, and trains believers for every good work. He applies this to church leadership, the preacher’s role as God’s herald, and uses a pilot-and-tower analogy to encourage trusting Scripture in life’s uncertain moments.

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Chad Ragsdale of Ozark Christian College shows how apologetics often serves Christians—especially young believers—by helping them identify what they truly believe. Through quick exercises and a target illustration, he sorts beliefs into three buckets: essential (bullseye), important, and personal convictions.

He emphasizes essential beliefs—God’s existence, Jesus as the risen Lord, salvation by grace, and perseverance—and explains how clarifying these priorities improves discipleship and prevents personal convictions from becoming divisive. Romans 10:9 is given as a core affirmation of the faith.

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Carol Swain shares her journey from academia and personal struggles to a devout Christian faith and explains what it means to live counterculturally in today’s society.

She discusses life, marriage, race, gender, materialism, and biblical justice, offering practical, faith-based guidance drawn from her own experiences.