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In this hard-hitting episode, Pastor Lucas Miles welcomes back theologian and meme-maker Nathan Finochio to call out what he believes is the biggest error the Church has made in the last 40 years: the seeker-sensitive movement.

Finochio pulls no punches as he breaks down how soft sermons, cultural appeasement, and a lack of theological depth have weakened the modern pulpit—and what it’s going to take to rebuild a Church that actually disciples believers instead of entertaining crowds.

Pastor Lucas Miles and Nathan Finochio talk about one of the Church’s biggest blind spots: theological illiteracy. According to Nathan, the problem isn’t just that Christians don’t read their Bibles—it’s that many don’t even know what Christian doctrine is.

They dive into the difference between theology and mere Bible familiarity, why many pastors avoid hard truths, and how doctrinal shallowness is hurting the Church’s witness in a post-Christian culture. It’s a conversation that calls both leaders and laypeople to go deeper—beyond slogans, beyond vibes, and into the actual substance of the faith.

Topics Covered:

• The difference between biblical literacy and theological understanding

• Why the Church must recover a love for doctrine

• The danger of reducing Christianity to moralism or vibes

• The importance of church tradition and historical grounding

• Why catechesis and theological training should matter again

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In Part 2 of this conversation, Pastor Lucas Miles and Kathy Ireland go deeper into what it means to live out a courageous Christian witness in a culture that often demands compromise. Kathy shares how faith guides her decisions as a leader, what the Church must do to reclaim cultural ground, and why truth, no matter how unpopular, is always worth defending.

In this heartfelt episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with model, actress, and entrepreneur Kathy Ireland to talk about the courage to follow Christ in the spotlight—and the cost that often comes with it. From her journey through Hollywood to leading a God-honoring business, Kathy opens up about standing for truth, fighting for life, and living unapologetically for Jesus in a culture that often wants believers to stay silent.

This episode is a testament to what happens when faith meets boldness—and why now more than ever, we need strong women and men who won’t compromise on biblical truth.

Topics Covered:

• Kathy Ireland’s journey from supermodel to sold-out Christian

• Why she won’t stay silent on abortion and biblical values

• How to navigate faith in the public eye

• The power of prayer and the role of Scripture in her daily life

• Encouragement for women called to stand boldly in today’s culture

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What does the Bible actually say about the supernatural—and why is it making a comeback in our cultural conversations? In this gripping episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with journalist and author Billy Hallowell to discuss spiritual warfare, exorcism, Hollywood’s obsession with the occult, and how Christians can reclaim a biblical worldview when it comes to good and evil.

From demonic manifestations to misunderstood Bible verses, this conversation is a sobering and timely reminder: the spiritual realm is not a myth—and believers must be equipped for the battle.

Topics Covered:

• Why culture is fascinated by the demonic

• The biblical case for the supernatural world

• What exorcisms actually look like—and why they’re increasing

• How to discern spiritual deception in pop culture

• Why Christians must take evil seriously while standing in victory
  

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What happens when one of the architects of online knowledge has a radical encounter with the Truth? In this episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Larry Sanger—co-founder of Wikipedia—to talk about censorship, decentralization, and the powerful story of how a former atheist philosopher came to faith in Jesus.

From questioning Ayn Rand to navigating the woke takeover of academia and Big Tech, Larry shares the brick-by-brick journey that tore down his intellectual barriers and rebuilt a foundation rooted in Christ.

Topics Covered:

• Larry’s viral conversion story after five years of silence

• Why he left Wikipedia and became one of its biggest critics

• How Big Tech controls the narrative—and what we can do about it

• Decentralization, digital sovereignty, and data ownership

• The role of Christian philosophy and apologetics in Sanger’s journey

• Why the cumulative case for God finally convinced him
  

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In Part 2 of this thought-provoking conversation, Pastor Lucas Miles and renowned apologist Dr. Frank Turek go beyond the evidence and dive into the real reason many people reject Christianity—not because it isn’t true, but because they don’t want it to be true.

Drawing from years of debates, campus Q&As, and biblical insight, Dr. Turek reveals how emotional resistance, moral conflict, and spiritual rebellion often underlie intellectual objections. If you're serious about defending your faith and understanding the heart behind unbelief, this episode will equip you to engage with clarity and compassion

Topics Covered:

• Why belief in God is often a moral issue, not just an intellectual one
• The difference between “can’t believe” and “won’t believe”
• How to respond when someone admits they still wouldn’t believe—even if it were true
• What Romans 1 says about suppressing the truth
• The link between truth, freedom, and responsibility

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Dr. Frank Turek joins Pastor Lucas Miles for a no-nonsense conversation on why so many people reject biblical truth—not because of evidence, but because of preference. This episode exposes the deeper motives behind common objections to Christianity and provides bold ways to answer them.

If you’ve ever been told “I wouldn’t believe even if it were true,” or faced pushback over what the Bible says about morality, this episode will help you navigate those issues.

Topics Covered:

• Why most objections to Christianity are moral, not intellectual
• The real reason people don’t want the Bible to be true
• Why “your truth” is a cultural trap
• What the Bible actually says about slavery and same-sex attraction
• How to deal with people who reject truth on principle
• The cost of following Jesus vs. the comfort of culture

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In this faith-fueled episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with evangelist Nicholas Bowling to talk about revival—real revival—and why it starts with you. From preaching the gospel in college campuses and public parks to witnessing radical healings and deliverance, Nicholas brings raw stories and bold conviction about what it means to be a follower of Jesus in today’s culture.

Topics Covered:

• Why revival isn’t an event—it’s obedience
• How to preach Christ in uncomfortable places
• The danger of waiting on a move of God you’re called to start
• Miracles, healing, and power evangelism
• Challenging the Church to disciple, not entertain

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In Part 2 of their conversation, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Pastor Mark Driscoll to discuss how pastors can no longer pretend we’re living in a “neutral world.” As the culture shifts from positive to hostile toward biblical values, church leaders must confront one critical question: Who do you fear more—God or man?

From navigating spiritual attacks in the pulpit to preparing sermons, this episode is a wake-up call for every believer tired of watching truth take a back seat to comfort.

Topics Covered:

• Understanding the shift: Positive, Neutral, and Hostile world paradigms
• How fear of man is shaping weak pulpits
• What real sermon prep looks like in a spiritually hostile culture
• Why pastors must preach with courage, not compromise
• How repentance—not relevance—is the path to revival
• Preparing your people to stand firm when the world pushes back

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