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Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda

Harris Creek Baptist Church

300 episodes

We’re all becoming something. What are you becoming? It's our goal for you to intentionally become the person God has called you to be. We'll release an episode each week with answers to real questions that college students and young adults are asking us. Listen in as Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, and Kathy Davidson help you navigate life in your 20's and 30's!

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  1. Episode 395: NFL Dreams, Brain Tumors & the God Who Shows Up | feat. Gregg Tipton

    · 37 min

    This week we sit down with Gregg Tipton — former NFL quarterback turned college campus minister — to talk about what it looks like to chase greatness for something bigger than yourself. Gregg shares how losing his…

  2. Episode 394: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

    · 30 min

    In this episode a listener calls in asking how to navigate Halloween as a Christian — and JP, Kathy, and Nate have a lot to say about it. They talk about the origins of the holiday, where to draw the line, horror…

  3. Episode 393: Leaving the LDS Church | feat. Kighley Medrano

    · 50 min

    This week we sit down with Kyleigh, who grew up devout Mormon in East Texas and spent years believing she had to earn her way to heaven and the moment everything changed for her and she gave her life to Christ. It was…

  4. Episode 392: God Tests, Satan Tempts. What's the Difference?

    · 37 min

    In this episode, a listener calls in with a question a lot of Christians wrestle with — what's the difference between God testing us and Satan tempting us, and how do you tell them apart? JP, Kathy, and Nate dive deep…

  5. Episode 391: Surviving the First Year of Parenthood

    · 32 min

    You have been asking for it, here it is! In this episode JP, Kathy, and Nate answer a listener's question about navigating the chaos of new parenthood — and they have a lot to say! They talk about trusting God with…

  6. Episode 390: Don't Let That Hold You Back | feat. Annie F. Downs

    · 46 min

    This week we sit down with author and podcaster Annie F. Downs to talk about her new book, Don't Let That Hold You Back, stepping into the dreams God has placed in your heart, and why the enemy works overtime to keep…

  7. Episode 389: Pretending God Is Real — Until He Wasn't | feat. Brian Guan

    · 41 min

    This week we sit down with Brian Guan, a content creator from New York City who went viral for going around pretending to be a Christian — and ended up actually becoming one. Just 12 days into his faith, Brian joins us…

  8. Episode 388: Are You Actually a Christian? | feat. Granger Smith

    · 46 min

    This week we sit down with country music artist turned pastor and author Granger Smith to talk about his new book Poison the Well — and the question he asks almost every single day: are you actually a Christian, or…

  9. Episode 387: How to Make the Most of Your Singleness

    · 35 min

    In this episode, a listener calls in with a question a lot of single Christians are quietly asking — am I supposed to be spending this season preparing for marriage, or is that missing the point entirely? JP, Kathy,…

  10. Episode 386: Raised in the Woods, Survived a Serial Killer & Finding Hope | feat. Kelsey Vandermyde

    · 59 min

    This week we sit down with Kelsey, who grew up deep in the mountains of Montana with no electricity, no running water, and a father convinced the world was ending. From polygamy and mountain lions to a serial killer…

  11. Episode 385: What's Next?

    · 29 min

    In this episode JP, Kathy, and Nate get honest about where the next generation is headed and what the church needs to do about it. They dig into phone addiction, the hunger for real community, and why revival might…

  12. Episode 384: Reckless Love, Church Hurt & Outsinging the Angels | feat. Cory Asbury

    · 32 min

    This week we sit down with worship artist Cory Asbury — live from the tour bus — to talk about his journey through church hurt, online criticism, and what it looks like to come out the other side still singing. Cory…

  13. Episode 383: Selling Out Arenas & Staying Surrendered | feat. Forrest Frank

    · 35 min

    This week we sit down with Christian artist Forrest Frank — live from the tour bus — to talk about what it looks like to steward massive success while keeping your heart fully surrendered to God. Forrest opens up about…

  14. Episode 382: Nike, Kobe & Pointing Your Life Toward What Matters | feat. John Olinger

    · 37 min

    This week we sit down with John Olinger — former global brand director for Kobe Bryant at Nike and author of Worthy Wins — to talk about what it looks like to point your life toward what actually matters most. John…

  15. Episode 381: The Happiness Crisis: Why Hard Things Lead to Joy | feat. Jon Eckert

    · 39 min

    This week we sit down with author and educator Jon Eckert to talk about his new book The Happiness Crisis and why the pursuit of happiness is actually keeping people from finding it. Jon breaks down how adversity,…

  16. Episode 380: Who Are You Becoming in College? | feat. Josh Rutledge

    · 29 min

    In this episode we sit down with Josh Rutledge from Liberty University to talk about what spiritual formation actually looks like in the college years — and why the decisions you make at 19 can shape who you are for…

  17. Episode 379: Faith, Fear & Fighting for Your Family | feat. Christian Huff

    · 34 min

    This week JP, Nate and Kathy sit down with Christian Huff, husband of Sadie Robertson, to talk about what it really looks like to lead your family through fear, anger, and hard seasons. Christian opens up about a…

  18. Episode 378: Tough Enough: Calling Men Higher | feat. Trey Tucker

    · 35 min

    This week JP and Kathy sit down with therapist and author Trey Tucker to talk about the two traps most young men fall into — chasing achievement to outrun insecurity, or staying passive to avoid failing at all. Trey…

  19. Episode 377: Priorities, Big Rocks & Beating Busyness | Live at Beso Live

    · 16 min

    As an extension of JP's Friday Q&A, he answers live audience questions from Beso Live! Topics include prioritizing the big rocks of life, why your phone is the biggest threat to intimacy with God, learning to say no,…

  20. Episode 376: Modesty, Dating Standards & Motive | Live at Beso Live

    · 31 min

    As an extension of JP's Friday Q&A, he answers live audience questions from Beso Live! Topics include modesty and what the Bible actually says about it, how culture shapes our standards, dating with discernment, and…

  21. Episode 375: Q&A with JP Part 2 | Live at Beso Live

    · 37 min

    We are back for Part 2 of the Q&A with JP as he answers live audience questions from Beso Live! Topics include storing up treasures in heaven, the purpose of prayer, grief and loss, discipleship, insecurity, legalism,…

  22. Episode 374: Finding Hope in Suffering | feat. Kirby Kelly

    · 35 min

    In this episode we talk to author Kirby Kelly about her new book The Fabric of Hope. Life is full of seasons that leave us asking "why God?" — but what if those same seasons are exactly how He builds our faith? We talk…

  23. Episode 373: Q&A with JP Part 1 | Live at Beso Live

    · 33 min

    As an extension of JP’s Friday Q&A, he answers live audience questions from Becoming Something Live! Topics include feeling like you’re not doing enough for God, the Holy Spirit, dating and marriage, eschatology,…

  24. Episode 372: Guarding Your Heart | Live at Beso Live

    · 31 min

    As we continue our BESO Live series, we start by answering a question about hearing God’s voice through dreams and how to discern what’s from Him. Then we dive into a conversation about staying pure and faithful…

  25. Episode 371: How to hear God’s voice | Live at Beso Live

    · 29 min

    In our first episode from BeSo Live, we answer the question that our attendees most wanted answered. They asked, “How do you hear God’s voice from your own thoughts?” If you want to grow in your understanding of God’s…

  26. Episode 370: Blessed are the Spiraling (feat. Levi Lusko)

    · 52 min

    In this episode we get to talk to pastor and author, Levi Lusko, about his new book “Blessed are the Spiraling”. He shares with us about how God used a uniquely difficult season in his life. Many times God does His…

  27. Episode 369: Becoming Like Jesus (feat. Matt Chandler)

    · 43 min

    In this episode we talk to pastor and author, Matt Chandler, about his new book "Becoming Like Jesus". The path to holiness is oftentimes not a straight line. We talk with Matt about how God uses the ups and downs of…

  28. Episode 368: You Are Not Your Job Title

    · 36 min

    While our jobs are important, they are not our identity. How do we balance a desire to succeed in our job, without being obsessed with our job? We do our best to help you develop a healthy work ethic in this episode!

  29. Episode 367: Eyeing the Impossible (feat. Shannon Bream)

    · 38 min

    Fox News host and author, Shanon Bream, has just released a new book called “Nothing is Impossible with God”. She shares about how the stories in the Bible help give us faith today. Shanon even shares her own stories…

  30. Episode 366: Revival in Iran (feat. David Nasser)

    · 1 h 10 min

    David Nasser is a leader in the American church, but he was born in Iran. He gives us an inside look into where Iran has been, where it is now, and where he hopes it goes in the future. You’re going to be moved by this…

  31. Episode 365: Modeling Faithfulness (feat. former top model Jon Passavant)

    · 41 min

    In this episode we talk to former top model, Jon Passavant, about how to navigate faithfulness in a difficult workplace. When you’re surrounded by people not following Jesus, how do you keep your standards? You won’t…

  32. Episode 364: The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe (feat. Jennie Allen)

    · 38 min

    In this episode we get to speak with best selling author and speaker, Jennie Allen. Her new book “The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe” will help you identify where the enemy has deceived you. Satan has been a liar from…

  33. Episode 363: Gender Roles in the Church (feat. Preston Sprinkle)

    · 55 min

    In this episode we talk to author, Preston Sprinkle, about his new book “From Genesis to Junia”. Across denominations, there are varying perspectives on what the Bible says about gender roles. Through years of study,…

  34. Episode 362: How to handle the news (feat. Jason Woodruff)

    · 40 min

    In this episode we talk to Jason Woodruff, founder and editor in chief of The Pour Over, about how to handle the news. Some of us probably consume too much news, while others too little. How do we live informed, but…

  35. Episode 361: Can I be Friends with my Ex?

    · 34 min

    Break-ups are hard! In this episode we talk about how to handle all of the next steps. Should you reach out to your ex, or ignore them? All of that and more on this episode!

  36. Episode 360: Heal Your Hurting Mind (feat. Craig Groeschel)

    · 42 min

    We talk with pastor and author, Craig Groeschel, about his own journey to get a healthy mind. Craig experienced work burnout, but found some ways to heal his hurting mind. His insights will help you no matter what…

  37. Episode 359: The Way We Date Isn’t Working

    · 38 min

    In this episode we talk through the major issues young adults have in dating. Are our standards too high? Not high enough? We talk through why things aren’t working and how to fix it!

  38. Episode 358: Preparing for Marriage (feat. Christian Bevere)

    · 38 min

    In this episode we get to talk to author, Christian Bevere, about how to wait well for marriage. In your singleness, how can you pray for your spouse while also being content in your current season?

  39. Episode 357: How to Be Yourself

    · 33 min

    Many of us are so prone to changing who we are based on who we’re around. In this episode we talk about how we can stop pretending, and to be who God created us to be!

  40. Episode 356: You Can Love the Bible! (feat. Amanda Bible Williams)

    · 42 min

    In this episode we talk to Amanda Bible Williams, one of the founders of She Reads Truth. They have put together a fantastic new resource called “The Bible is for You” that will help everyone love their Bible more. To…

  41. Episode 355: What Happens When We Sing (feat. Shane & Shane)

    · 44 min

    Shane and Shane have been writing songs for the church for years, and they’ve gotten to see how songs impact us. They’re convinced that we were made for worship! Their new daily devotional has helped thousands follow…

  42. Episode 354: Can I Have Non-Christian Friends?

    · 35 min

    How do you handle friendships with people that don’t follow Jesus? How close can those people be to you? For help with your friendships, you won’t want to miss this episode!

  43. Episode 353: The Pressure to Perform (feat. Josiah Queen)

    · 33 min

    Josiah Queen is an artist that has found success at an early age. With songs like “The Prodigal” and “Dusty Bibles” he’s already selling out arenas in his young 20’s. We talk with him about what his journey has been…

  44. Episode 352: Sex by Design Part 2 (feat. Juli Slattery)

    · 35 min

    We continue our conversation with clinical psychologist, author, and speaker Juli Slattery about sex. She answers some of the most asked questions on the topic of sex. Don’t miss this really helpful discussion!

  45. Episode 351: Sex by Design Part 1 (feat. Juli Slattery)

    · 36 min

    We get to speak to clinical psychologist, author, and speaker Juli Slattery about all things sex. She brings a wealth of knowledge to this subject and will help you wherever you’re at! Don’t miss this episode!

  46. Episode 350: Is Sarcasm a Sin?

    · 35 min

    How far is too far when it comes to joking around with friends? Are jokes and sarcasm ever ok, or it is a sin? For more, check out this episode!

  47. Episode 349: The Proof for Christmas (feat. Lee Strobel)

    · 32 min

    We continue our conversation with Lee Strobel about his book “The Case for Christmas”. He uses his investigative mindset to prove that Jesus really was born in a manger. However, he also sheds light on parts of the…

  48. Episode 348: Seeing the Supernatural (feat. Lee Strobel)

    · 30 min

    We have a conversation with Lee Strobel about the evidence for supernatural things. God will work to bring joy to the angry heart, and even visions of Heaven to the dying. God is living and active and there is proof…

  49. Episode 347: Sleep, Alcohol, Food, and Your Brain (feat. Dr. Amen)

    · 37 min

    In this episode we talk with world renown Brain expert, Dr. Amen. He gives insights on how to live in a way that your brain will like! Healthy brains lead to healthier lives!

  50. Episode 346: Am I Doing Enough for God?

    · 30 min

    In this episode we talk about the pressure of doing all of the right things in our relationship with God. How do we know if we are praying or reading the Bible enough? If you struggle with feeling guilt, this episode…

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