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The Church Needs To Talk About Mental Health | Episode 53

Episode 53 gets real. Sawyer Smith sits down with Brandon Clarke for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had yet... mental health, anxiety, depression, isolation, burnout, and the stigma surrounding it in Christian culture. Why do so many believers suffer silently? Why do men feel like they have to “deal with it” alone? And why did God tell Elijah to rest instead of simply “having more faith”? This episode dives deep into: • Mental health in the Bible • Anxiety, depression, and faith • Isolation and community • Rest as a gift from God • Why asking for help takes courage • The importance of renewing your mind • Breaking the stigma around counseling and vulnerability If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, burned out, anxious, isolated, or spiritually exhausted... this conversation is for you. You are not weak. You are not alone. And you are not less of a Christian for struggling.

You Will Meet Opposition | Ep. 52

In this episode, we walk through Acts Chapter 13, the start of Paul and Barnabas’ first missionary journey and one of the most powerful chapters in Acts. We talk about spiritual opposition, rejection, church hurt, calling, fasting, waking up early to spend time with God, and Paul’s sermon explaining how Jesus fulfills the entire story of Scripture. This conversation also dives into: Why following Jesus often brings resistance The difference between religion and relationship How God uses imperfect people Paul and Barnabas facing criticism and conflict Acts 13:48 and the deeper questions around salvation and belief One quote that stuck with us: “You’re not trying to get in the Bible… you’re trying to get the Bible in you.” We hope this episode encourages you to stay faithful, keep seeking God daily, and continue sharing the Gospel boldly, even when it’s uncomfortable. Scripture Focus: Acts 13

Why Did God Save Peter… But Not James? | You Can’t Stop God (Ep. 51)

Acts 12 presents a difficult question. Peter is rescued from prison while James is killed. This episode looks at: * Why outcomes can differ even with strong faith * How prayer fits into God’s plan * What to do during hard seasons * Trusting God without full understanding This is a grounded conversation about faith, suffering, and perspective.

Episode 50: The Gospel Is Bigger Than Your Circle

What if the biggest thing limiting your faith is your circle? In Episode 50, Zach Bennett and Sawyer Smith walk through Acts 11 where Peter is questioned for stepping outside what was normal. Then it becomes clear: God moved. The Spirit fell. And it wasn’t who they expected. This episode starts real with everyday life, then turns into a deeper challenge. Are we following God or just protecting what’s familiar? “If God is doing this, who are we to stand in His way?” You can build a crowd around a personality. You can grow a following around a message. But you cannot turn people to the Lord without the hand of the Lord. Is your circle smaller than the Gospel? Come on and step outside of it.

Episode 49: Showing Honor

What if honor isn’t just respect but what you truly value? Sawyer Smith, Bryan Stansbury, and Logan Welch unpack a raw and honest conversation on honor, from faith and family to leadership and everyday life. They explore why honor must be chosen, how it shapes influence, and why you can only receive from what you recognize. Because in the end, what you place the most weight on will define how you live.