Every year you get older—but does that automatically mean you're becoming more like Christ? In this episode, we compare the marks of spiritually mature and immature Christians, challenge some of the most common misconceptions about growth, and ask the uncomfortable question every believer should answer: Which Christian are you?

Bible Passages:  1 Corinthians 14:20, 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, Romans 12:9, Hebrews 5:12-14 

C.L. joins Charlie Ungemach on the Gird Up Podcast for a conversation that's especially important for anyone trying to follow Jesus in today's culture.

They talked about the pressures facing young Christians, navigating identity in a world that constantly tries to redefine it, standing firm when your faith is unpopular, and why your identity in Christ—not culture—is your greatest confidence. If you've ever wrestled with how to remain faithful without compromising the truth, I think this episode will encourage and challenge you. Go show Charlie and the Gird Up Podcast some love, and let C.L. know what part of the conversation impacted you the most!

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Episode link for Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1083-cl-whiteside-the-non-microwaved-truth-standing/id1330423877?i=1000774743531

Episode link for Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2feisUg3OpVSMtf5AKMHs7?si=bfb9ce5205bc4461

Episode link for YouTube: https://youtu.be/LOO5gHvP6nQ?si=Q6zV1OYYxObIgAfh

As Christians, we need to stay informed about the rapidly changing world of fertility treatments, genetic testing, and IVF before making decisions or forming opinions. Join C.L. as we explore the powerful story behind the Boozer family, wrestle with difficult questions about life, embryos, technology, and God's will, and seek biblical wisdom for navigating one of the most important ethical conversations of our time.

Genesis 3:23–24 

Psalm 139:13 

Psalm 139:16 

Psalm 51:5 

Genesis 16:2 

Genesis 11:4 

James 4:14–15 

Psalm 139:23–24

Garden of Eden — Genesis 2–3 

Tree of Life — Genesis 2:9; 3:22–24 

Cherubim/angel(s) guarding Eden — Genesis 3:24 

Sarah, Abraham, and Hagar — Genesis 16; also Genesis 21 

Tower of Babel — Genesis 11:1–9 

God as giver of life (relevant to IVF discussion?) — Deuteronomy 32:39; 1 Samuel 2:6; Job 33:4

While the world celebrates Pride Month, Christians must be careful not to focus on one visible sin while becoming blind to the pride, immorality, drunkenness, gossip, dishonesty, and worldliness that often exist in our own lives. God calls His people not to celebrate or excuse sin, but to expose the deeds of darkness and find their identity, confidence, and joy in Jesus Christ alone. The rainbow is not a symbol of human pride, but God's covenant, faithfulness, and mercy toward a fallen world.

What if the most loving thing isn't the comment everyone else is leaving? Before you hit "proud of you," "you look beautiful," or "live your truth," ask yourself: are you encouraging someone toward life, or cheering them further into the very thing that's destroying them—and what does God think about it?

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Before visiting a church or following an online pastor, make sure you ask the hard questions about who Jesus is, how salvation works, and whether the church stands on biblical truth or cultural compromise. In this episode, C.L. Whiteside breaks down five red-flag beliefs that should make you run from any church that twists Scripture, promotes deception, or leads people away from the truth that sets them free. 

People try crystals, zodiac signs, self-help, manifestation, religion, and everything else to change their lives…

But there’s only ONE name that makes demons tremble.
Only ONE name that breaks chains.
Only ONE name that truly saves and transforms people.

In this episode of The Nonmicrowaved Truth, we tackle one of the biggest things confusing new Christians or people interested in Christianity today: mixed signals from people who claim to follow and love Jesus. One moment it’s “God is good,” and the next it’s glorifying sin, and living no different from the world.

We talk about hypocrisy, abusing grace, being Spirit-led, and why Christianity isn’t a buffet where you pick the parts you like and ignore the rest. We also break down the real power of God’s grace — not as permission to stay the same, but as the power to transform, convict, and lead us into holiness.

Romans 12:2
Matthew 6:24 
Psalm 101:3

In this episode, C.L. dives into the power of music and the impact it has on our hearts, minds, and souls. Sharing the 12 artists he’s listened to the most over the past year, he reflects on how music shapes emotions, influences our thinking, and has played a powerful role throughout the Bible. If music is food for the soul, the question becomes: what are we feeding ourselves? Tune in for a quick, honest conversation and some encouragement to listen to Godly music.

Heaven and hell spark strong opinions—but most of us may be asking the wrong question entirely. This episode challenges a deeply held assumption that changes everything.

Luke 16
Romans 10:17

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