Courage & Faith Podcast

Securing the Future

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, this broadcast reflects on the significance of our nation’s foundations and the reality that freedom only works when people are guided by truth and moral conviction. “When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?” — Psalm 11:3 As courageous believers, we're called to engage the public square with wisdom, conviction, and hope, and to carry revival into our communities! What shapes thinking shapes culture. What shapes culture shapes the future. This episode is also a call to reject self-focused leadership and become people who care deeply about the generations coming behind us.

The Rise of Antisemitism and "Woke Right" Thinking Among Conservatives and Christians

Don’t let loud voices or conspiracy thinking pull you away from truth. If you’ve been wrestling with questions about Zionism, Israel’s right to exist, or how Christians should respond, this episode equips you to think biblically and stand courageously. The enemy wants to sew confusion and division, but you can exercise divine discernment. Join us as we break down: • The dangerous framework that labels Israel the oppressor and ignores historical reality • The biblical foundation for God’s ongoing purposes with the Jewish people and the land • Why modern Israel’s story is a remarkable fulfillment of prophecy, not colonialism This episode calls us back to Scripture over trending narratives: Genesis 12:3, Deuteronomy 28, Ezekiel 36:24, Luke 21:24, Romans 11, Zechariah 14:4

Palm Sunday: Prophecy Fulfilled & the King Who Came to Save

Pastors Sam Masteller and Chris Rue highlight the prophetic significance of Palm Sunday and how it reveals the precise fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. From Old Testament prophecy to Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, this moment was divinely orchestrated. Every detail points to a faithful God who set His plan in motion long before it unfolded in history. What was fulfilled then assures us of what is coming next -- that Jesus will return to establish His kingdom in full.

AI, the Antichrist & the Battle for Truth: Discernment in the Last Days

In this thought-provoking episode of Courage + Faith, Pastor Sam Masteller sits down with Pastor Austin Hamrick to explore the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and its potential connection to end-times deception. As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, how should Christians think biblically about AI? Could it play a role in shaping systems of control, influence, or false worship described in Scripture? And how do we remain grounded in truth in an age of increasing digital distortion? Pastor Sam and Pastor Austin unpack what the Bible says about the Antichrist, deception in the last days, and the importance of spiritual discernment. They challenge believers not to respond with fear, but with wisdom — staying anchored in God’s Word while navigating a rapidly changing world. This episode is a call to stay alert, think critically, and remain faithful as culture, technology, and prophecy continue to converge.

Before You Deconstruct: 5 Questions Every Christian Should Ask

Is Christianity really collapsing under scrutiny or are many people walking away without ever examining it deeply?  In this episode, the Freedom Life Pastoral Team explores five critical questions every believer should ask before dismantling their faith, and they address the real issues driving deconstruction today. This conversation will also enlighten you on how to develop faith that is strong enough to withstand the questions of our time.