When Being Right Becomes Wrong! 1 Corinthians 8 is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

In this episode, we continue our journey through 1 Corinthians as Paul shifts the focus from personal relationships to life within the Christian community. At the center of chapter 8 is a challenging question: What matters more, exercising our freedom or protecting the faith of others?

While the issue in Corinth involved food sacrificed to idols, Paul reveals a deeper principle that still confronts the church today: knowledge alone can inflate the ego, but love builds up the body of Christ. True maturity is not measured by how much we know, but by how faithfully we love.

You’ll discover why freedom without love can wound others, how conscience must be protected, and what it means to willingly lay down your rights for the spiritual growth of fellow believers. This conversation invites us to examine whether our lives are marked by proving we are right or by helping others grow in Christ.

In this episode, we explore:

1 Corinthians 8 reminds us that the goal of the Christian life is not simply being right — it is becoming people who love well. When love leads, freedom serves, consciences are protected, and the church becomes a place of safety, healing, and growth.

👉 Listen now and ask yourself: Are my choices strengthening the faith of others?

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Sexuality, Singleness, Marriage, Divorce is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

What Does Undivided Devotion to Christ Really Look Like?

Writing to believers living in a sexually confused, morally compromised culture, Paul addresses real-life questions about marriage, singleness, sexuality, divorce, and calling. His goal isn’t to impose rules, but to form mature disciples with undivided devotion to Christ—right in the middle of a broken world.

Building on last week’s discussion from 1 Corinthians 6, where we saw that our bodies belong to the Lord, Paul now shows us how grace doesn’t lower God’s standards—it empowers us to live them faithfully in whatever season God has placed us.

In this episode, we explore:

Paul’s message is both freeing and challenging:

Whether married or single, Paul’s ultimate aim is the same—for believers to live wisely, faithfully, and without distraction, with Christ at the center of everything.

📖 Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 7

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This week’s episode takes on the hard news—through a biblical lens. In a world marked by ???, ???????? ???????, ????????? ??????, ??? ?????? ????????, how should Christians think, pray, and respond? Rather than reacting with fear, outrage, or blind allegiance, this conversation helps believers engage today’s headlines with ??????, ??????????, ?????, ??? ??????????? rooted in Scripture.

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This episode is not about partisan talking points—it’s about helping Christians think clearly, pray faithfully, and live obediently in a world that feels increasingly unstable.

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This conversation explores what it truly means to be ??????, ??????????, ??? ?????????, and why freedom in Christ is not self-expression—but surrender. Paul challenges the idea that faith is only spiritual and reveals that our ??????, ???????, ??? ????? ??????? are meant to reflect Christ’s lordship.

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Paul’s message is clear: ??? ??? ??? ???? ???—??? ???? ?????? ???? ? ?????.

This episode invites us to stop living from who we were and start living from who we belong to.

If you’ve ever struggled with identity, freedom, or surrender, this passage speaks directly to the heart of the Christian life—not as rule-keeping, but as joyful alignment with Christ.

In this week’s episode, we dive deep into 1 Corinthians 6, where the Apostle Paul challenges the church in Corinth—and us—to stop outsourcing our lives to worldly systems. Building off the themes of holiness and church purity in Chapter 5, Paul moves the conversation from the “why” to the “how.”

How do we treat each other? How do we view our legal rights? And most importantly, who actually owns our bodies? Paul makes it clear: holiness isn’t just a moral checklist; it’s an essential part of our identity as the people of God.

? What We’re Discussing:

The Power of Being “Wronged”: The world tells us to protect our rights at all costs, but the Gospel calls us to the “cross-shaped life.” What happens to our witness when we prioritize winning over reflecting Christ?

Identity Over Lifestyle: We break down the heavy language in verses 9-11. Paul isn’t just listing sins; he’s describing a past life. We explore the Greek context of malakoi and arsenokoitai and why “such were some of you” are the most powerful words in the text.

Washed, Sanctified, Justified: If God has already completed these actions in us, why are we still living under the weight of shame and effort?

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Happy New Year from your RIOT Podcast family! ? As we step boldly into 2026, today’s episode sets the tone for everything God wants to build in you and through you this year.

Many of you know Pete wrote the book Rise Beyond Ordinary, but today we’re reintroducing the heartbeat behind it—because this message is more crucial than ever. Rising beyond ordinary is not a slogan… it’s a lifestyle. A lifestyle marked by:

Jesus never called us to casual Christianity. He called us to a supernatural, Spirit-filled life that transforms families, communities, and nations. And as we begin 2026, we are declaring this year as A Year of Intimacy, Obedience, and Multiplication.

If you’re tired of lukewarm faith… if you know God is calling you deeper… if you want this year to look NOTHING like the last—this episode is your launching pad.

? What We’re Talking About in This Episode:

? FINAL WORD

Merry Christmas from your RIOT Podcast family! Today we’re unpacking one of the most breathtaking truths of the Christmas story: God does His greatest work in the most unexpected places.

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Nothing about Jesus’ arrival looked impressive — and that’s exactly the point. God delights in showing up in the humble, the quiet, the hidden. And Christmas reminds us of this life-changing truth:

✨ Your breakthrough may not look like you imagined.

In this episode, we speak life into anyone who feels unseen, unqualified, or “behind” in life. Through Scripture, the Christmas narrative, and real spiritual principles, we explore:

? Why God chooses small places for big purposes (Micah 5:2)

If this season feels quiet… if life feels ordinary… if you feel unseen…

? Take heart.

God is moving in the hidden places of your life right now.

Hit play, lean in, and let God breathe hope into you this Christmas.

This week on the podcast, we’re diving into a powerful truth at the very heart of the Gospel: hope has a name—and His name is Jesus.

Not the kind of hope the world offers.

Real hope is a Person.

As the holidays approach, many people are quietly carrying heavy burdens—strained marriages, mental and emotional exhaustion, financial pressure, uncertainty about their calling, or fear about the future. Christmas reminds us that hope came down in the form of a Savior who meets us in our darkest places and lifts our eyes to His light.

In this episode, we walk through Scripture and real-life application to help anchor our hearts in Jesus—the unshakeable hope for every part of life. We talk about:

• Why hope must be rooted in a Person, not a feeling

If you’re hurting, weary, or discouraged, this episode is for you.

Jesus came for you.

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This week’s episode dives into one of the most healing truths of Christmas: Jesus didn’t come for the polished, the powerful, or the perfect — He came for the broken.

When you look closely at the people God chose for the Christmas story, a pattern jumps out:

Yet through all of this, God was showing us His heart: “I came for the unworthy, the unseen, the overwhelmed.”

?️ In this episode, we explore:

This episode will remind you of one powerful truth: Your flaws don’t disqualify you — they’re the very reason Jesus came.

If you’ve ever felt unworthy, unseen, or not “Christian enough,” this message is for you.

Christmas is God saying: “I choose the broken. I heal the hurting. I use the imperfect. And I am with you.”

This week, we dive deep into one of the most life-changing truths of Christmas: ???????? — ??? ???? ??.

Christmas was never about God giving us a system or a religion, it was God giving us Himself.

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This conversation will anchor your soul, strengthen your faith, and awaken a deeper awareness of God’s presence in every part of your life.

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