58. The Church and Domestic Violence

58. The Church and Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention: How Churches and Law Enforcement Can Work Together | Sgt. Leary (Caddo Parish) On this episode of Show Up, the host speaks with Sergeant Leary of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Community Relations and Crime Prevention Division about domestic violence awareness, prevention, and how the church can partner with law enforcement, mental health professionals, and local agencies to create safer communities. Sgt. Leary explains the Sheriff’s Office’s new domestic violence task force, including victim intake, advocacy, and on-site legal personnel, and emphasizes that domestic violence involves more than legal intervention, impacting emotions, finances, and children. They discuss early warning signs such as isolation, control, and trauma bonding, the need for churches to become resource hubs and receive training, and the importance of connecting victims to resources like the Family Justice Center, Project Celebration, and The Harbor. Sgt. Leary shares CPSO contact information (318-681-0869) and urges anyone in immediate danger to call 911, closing with a message that victims are not alone and not to blame.

57. Reclaiming Self Love with Brandon Broussard

From Self-Hatred to Freedom: Identity, Faith, and Brandon Broussard’s Redemption Story | Show Up On Show Up, Pastor Brian talks with Brandon Broussard about identity, self-hatred, and faith, drawing from their work at Uprising Addiction Center. They discuss how people often hate themselves because they believe the wrong story and identify with what they’ve done rather than who they are, emphasizing forgiveness, learning to love yourself, and that faith is what the adversary attacks most. Brandon shares his testimony of a 17-year IV drug addiction, open-heart surgery from a blood infection, encountering Jesus in 2013, and fully surrendering in 2017 as the Word of God transformed his life. They reflect on marriage as laying down your life, embracing suffering with Christ, grace in the struggle, and the power of Scripture to break strongholds. Brandon prays for those battling self-hatred, and Pastor Brian shares crisis and rehab contact information.

56. He's Still God

Where Was God? Responding to Tragedy, Evil, and Pressure Through God’s Word | Walk by Faith Webinar (Apr 28) In this episode, Tyler interviews Pastor Brian, a longtime firefighter/paramedic and seasoned pastor, about his reaction to a recent tragedy in which children were killed by their father, who also died. Brian explains that such events grip him as a father and grandfather and also burden him for the family and first responders. He addresses the question “Where was God?” by saying God is not the author of confusion; the world is fallen and evil exists, so believers must rely on Scripture to keep emotions from overwhelming them. He urges consistent time in the Word, prayer, worship, gratitude, fasting, and daily surrender to stay aligned and equipped under life’s pressures. The conversation culminates in an invitation to a Zoom webinar on April 28 at 11:00 AM CST, “How to Walk by Faith,” focused on building faith through God’s Word.

55. Authentic Influence with Joshua Hoover

Entertainment or Hunger for God? Joshua Hoover on Faith, Authenticity, and Reaching a New Generation On the Show Up podcast, Pastor Hollins interviews 21-year-old social media minister Joshua Hoover about whether people are seeking God or just entertainment online, emphasizing faith as essential and built through the Word. Joshua describes his daily rhythm, being led by the Holy Spirit, and a mission to create “pathways” rather than temporary programs—using authentic, varied content to make Jesus viral. They discuss compassion for hurting people, the importance of family and a community of believers to “hold your arms up,” and why many young people have moved away from church: inconsistency, sugar-coated truth, ego-driven efforts, judgment without love, and a lack of replacement for what they’re told to leave behind. Joshua shares how prayer, Scripture, identity in Christ, and surrender help him endure storms, and he closes with an exhortation that viewers are seen, loved, and called to repent and follow Jesus.

54. Obey God

Is It Really Lack of Faith—or Disobedience? Obedience Unlocks God’s Favor The speaker challenges believers to examine whether their struggles come from “little faith” or from living in disobedience to God’s will, emphasizing that faith will not coexist with ongoing sin. Drawing from personal experience, he explains that attending church, reading Scripture, and hearing sermons can’t replace obedience, and that choosing relationships, desires, or lifestyles God never led can bring discouragement and hardship. He urges listeners to stop seeking motivational fixes, repent, and become doers of the Word, warning that delayed obedience is still disobedience and can affect families as well. He teaches that feeding the spirit through God’s Word builds faith to resist the flesh, and encourages those who feel weak to call on God’s grace for help, trusting God to direct their path and provide what they need.