Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda
A podcast for young adults navigating life.
Episode 271: How To Know if They're “The One”
June 16, 2024 • Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson, Jonathan Pokluda
In this episode we talk through all you need to find out before you say “I do”. How can you determine if your boyfriend or girlfriend is really the one you should spend the rest of your life with? If you need help discerning, don’t miss this episode!”
Episode 270: Forming Healthy Habits
June 9, 2024 • Nate Hilgenkamp, Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson
On this episode we get to talk to the author of “Becoming Happy & Healthy”, Jeanine Amapola. She shares about times in her life where she didn’t have healthy habits, and what allowed her to find better ones. If you want to take a step into the abundant life has for you, check out this episode and pick up her book here: https://a.co/d/fvsbGvq
Episode 269: Sharing The Gospel (feat. Willie Robertson)
June 2, 2024 • Nate Hilgenkamp, Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson
This week, we talk with Willie Robertson about the joy of sharing the gospel. Talking about Jesus doesn’t have to feel difficult! Willie gives us motivation to share about the most important thing in our life! Pick up his book “Gospeler” here: https://www.amazon.com/gospeler-turning-darkness-light-conversation/dp/1400338484
Episode 267: God’s Design For Sex
May 19, 2024 • Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson
In this episode, we hop on the phone with Joshua Ryan Butler to talk about sex, and how we can trust that the Maker of sex has told us how to have the best sex. It doesn’t start from following your emotions, but from seeking to serve. God has given us instructions and insight about sex that we should be eager to follow!
Episode 266: Honoring Your Parents as Adults (from BeSo Live)
May 12, 2024 • Nate Hilgenkamp, Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson
How can you honor your parents when they disagree with decisions you make as an adult? Should we are frustrated by their feedback? In this episode, we talk about how to communicate in a way that will strengthen your relationship with them?
Episode 265: Pretending to be Christian (from BeSo Live)
May 6, 2024 • Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson
All of us likely have friends and family that go to church on Sunday but don't live like Christians outside of church. How can we live as an example to them and help them follow Jesus?
Episode 264: Live Q&A with JP (from BeSo Live)
April 29, 2024 • Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson
At BeSo Live, we took random questions from the audience and JP responded on the spot. We covered a lot of ground in this episode, and we're sure there's a question and answer that will help you! Episode Timestamps: 3:04 - How do you deal with burnout? 7:25 - How do you discern the difference between God's will and your will? 11:33 - What are the pitfalls of working in ministry? 21:03 - How do you witness to former believers? 24:09 - Can you explain how Godly leadership is service? 27:56 - What are your thoughts on predestination? 30:31 - Where is the line between showing grace and stepping away from a relationship? 34:45 - Doing all the "right" things but I'm still single, what am I doing wrong? 41:27 - How to break traditions in the church that are unnecessary? 43:40 - How to relight the fire when you're in a spiritual lull?
Episode 263: Unrealistic Expectations for Marriage (from BeSo Live)
April 21, 2024
At BeSo Live 2024, the audience gets to choose what we talk about. Their number one choice was about standards for who they should marry. How can you know if you are expecting too much? We cover all that and more in this episode!
Episode 262: Radical Hospitality
April 14, 2024
Should all Christians be hospitable, or only those with the gift of hospitality? Hospitality can be one of the best ways to show the love of Christ to whoever is in your sphere of influence. Today our guest, David Nasser, talks us through how we should use hospitality to share the gospel. Making people feel welcome can display how Christ has first welcomed you home!
Episode 261: Is Gambling a Sin?
April 8, 2024 • Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson
Sports betting has taken off in recent years, but the question is should Christians participate? If gambling is legal, then is there a problem with participating? And if I currently do gamble, how do I know if it’s turned into an addiction? For all that and more, check out this episode!
Episode 259: Consequences of a Porn Addiction
March 24, 2024 • Nate Hilgenkamp, Jonathan Pokluda, Kathy Davidson
Sin always wants to steal, kill, and destroy and this is exactly what porn will do to your life. While it promises to give you pleasure, it will ultimately take from you. In the episode, we talk to our friend Joshua Broome about how a porn addiction impacts your life for the worse.
Episode 258: Mean What You Say (But Don’t Say Things in a Mean Way!)
March 17, 2024 • Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson
This week we talk through a real-life example with Nate and Kathy about how to know when to speak up, and when to sit on your hands. When you notice your friend might be in sin, when is it your responsibility to say something? And how can you communicate clearly, kindly, and patiently with your brother or sister in Christ? We tackle all of that and more in this week’s episode!
Episode 257: Speaking in Tongues
March 10, 2024 • Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson
We’re joined by our friend, Joel Muddamalle, to tackle what the New Testament says about speaking in tongues. Joel serves as the Director of Theology and Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries. He’s also written a brand new book called “The Hidden Peace”. You can pick up his book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400335329?tag=wpublishing-20