Let's Go There with Ben Pukas

How Do I Love My LGBTQ Friends?

How do you love your LGBTQ friends, family members, neighbors, and coworkers well? In a culture where conversations often become hostile, political, or deeply personal, many Christians are left wondering how to hold firmly to their convictions while reflecting the heart of Jesus. In this episode we'll explore what it means to speak truth without sacrificing love, why Jesus consistently moved toward people rather than away from them, and how Christians can build genuine relationships with those they may disagree with. Whether you're wrestling with these questions yourself or simply want to love people better, this episode is an invitation to follow the example of Christ with both grace and truth. Got an honest question? Ask it here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591668/fan_mail/new]

Why Are There So Many Denominations and Does It Even Matter?

Jesus prayed that His followers would be one. If that's true then why are there so many Christian denominations today? From debates over doctrine to differences in practice, we answer an honest question: Are denominations a problem to solve, or simply evidence that believers are trying to faithfully follow Jesus? Got an honest question? Ask it here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591668/fan_mail/new]

Does Baptism Save?

Episode 7 dives into one of the biggest questions in Christianity: does baptism actually save you? In this conversation, we wrestle with Scripture, church tradition, and the tension between outward signs and inward transformation—while asking what baptism was always meant to represent in the life of a believer. Got an honest question? Ask it here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591668/fan_mail/new]

How Do I Know God's Will for My Life?

What if finding God’s will isn’t about chasing a hidden blueprint for your life? In this episode, we talk about the pressure of trying to figure out the “right” decisions — who to date, where to live, what career to choose — and what the Bible actually says about being led by God. We unpack why His will is often more about who we’re becoming than just what we’re doing. If you’ve ever been afraid of missing God’s plan for your life, this conversation is for you. Got an honest question? Ask it here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591668/fan_mail/new]

How Far Is Too Far in Dating?

Everyone wants to know where the line is, but what if we’ve been asking the wrong question? In this episode, we unpack boundaries in dating—why they matter, what they protect, and how to approach relationships with both honesty and intention. Got an honest question? Ask it here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591668/fan_mail/new]