Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda

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  Episode 381: The Happiness Crisis: Why Hard Things Lead to Joy | feat. Jon Eckert 20.07.2026 39min

  This week we sit down with author and educator Jon Eckert to talk about his new book The Happiness Crisis and why the pursuit of happiness is actually keeping people from finding it. Jon breaks down how adversity, belonging, and curiosity are the real building blocks of a joyful life — and why Gen Z may be the generation that finally gets it right. Send this one to every parent, teacher, and young adult in your life, and grab a copy of The Happiness Crisis wherever books are sold! https://a.co/d/08kTjIow
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  Episode 380: Who Are You Becoming in College? | feat. Josh Rutledge 13.07.2026 28min

  In this episode we sit down with Josh Rutledge from Liberty University to talk about what spiritual formation actually looks like in the college years — and why the decisions you make at 19 can shape who you are for decades. JP opens up about his own first nine days of college and the fork in the road that followed, and Josh shares why this generation of students may be more spiritually hungry than any before them. If you're in college, heading there, or wish you could go back and do it differently, this one's for you!
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  Episode 379: Faith, Fear & Fighting for Your Family | feat. Christian Huff 06.07.2026 33min

  This week JP, Nate and Kathy sit down with Christian Huff, husband of Sadie Robertson, to talk about what it really looks like to lead your family through fear, anger, and hard seasons. Christian opens up about a terrifying medical scare with his daughter, wrestling with anger toward God, and what it means to step into spiritual strength as a husband and father. If you've ever found yourself blaming God for the enemy's work, this one is for you!
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  Episode 378: Tough Enough: Calling Men Higher | feat. Trey Tucker 29.06.2026 35min

  This week JP and Kathy sit down with therapist and author Trey Tucker to talk about the two traps most young men fall into — chasing achievement to outrun insecurity, or staying passive to avoid failing at all. Trey shares wisdom from his book Tough Enough on building a "team," getting comfortable with silence, and using what God gave you for others instead of yourself. He also tells the wild, true story of going undercover overseas to help rescue women from sex trafficking. Pick up Tough Enough and pass this one along to the men in your life who need to hear it.
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  Episode 377: Priorities, Big Rocks & Beating Busyness | Live at Beso Live 22.06.2026 15min

  As an extension of JP's Friday Q&A, he answers live audience questions from Beso Live! Topics include prioritizing the big rocks of life, why your phone is the biggest threat to intimacy with God, learning to say no, and what it actually takes to live a life leveraged for the kingdom.
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  Episode 376: Modesty, Dating Standards & Motive | Live at Beso Live 15.06.2026 31min

  As an extension of JP's Friday Q&A, he answers live audience questions from Beso Live! Topics include modesty and what the Bible actually says about it, how culture shapes our standards, dating with discernment, and why God cares more about why you wear what you wear than what you wear.
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  Episode 375: Q&A with JP Part 2 | Live at Beso Live 08.06.2026 36min

  We are back for Part 2 of the Q&A with JP as he answers live audience questions from Beso Live! Topics include storing up treasures in heaven, the purpose of prayer, grief and loss, discipleship, insecurity, legalism, and how to know if you're truly saved.
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  Episode 374: Finding Hope in Suffering | feat. Kirby Kelly 01.06.2026 35min

  In this episode we talk to author Kirby Kelly about her new book The Fabric of Hope. Life is full of seasons that leave us asking "why God?" — but what if those same seasons are exactly how He builds our faith? We talk with Kirby about how God weaves redemption into suffering and why bringing Him your honest pain is the key to finding real hope!
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  Episode 373: Q&A with JP Part 1 | Live at Beso Live 25.05.2026 32min

  As an extension of JP’s Friday Q&A, he answers live audience questions from Becoming Something Live! Topics include feeling like you’re not doing enough for God, the Holy Spirit, dating and marriage, eschatology, spiritual success, Israel, and self-defense.
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  Episode 372: Guarding Your Heart | Live at Beso Live 18.05.2026 31min

  As we continue our BESO Live series, we start by answering a question about hearing God’s voice through dreams and how to discern what’s from Him. Then we dive into a conversation about staying pure and faithful through every stage of relationships—dating, waiting, and marriage.
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  Episode 371: How to hear God’s voice | Live at Beso Live 11.05.2026 29min

  In our first episode from BeSo Live, we answer the question that our attendees most wanted answered. They asked, “How do you hear God’s voice from your own thoughts?” If you want to grow in your understanding of God’s voice, this episode is for you!
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  Episode 370: Blessed are the Spiraling (feat. Levi Lusko) 04.05.2026 51min

  In this episode we get to talk to pastor and author, Levi Lusko, about his new book “Blessed are the Spiraling”. He shares with us about how God used a uniquely difficult season in his life. Many times God does His best work in the hardest times!
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  Episode 369: Becoming Like Jesus (feat. Matt Chandler) 27.04.2026 43min

  In this episode we talk to pastor and author, Matt Chandler, about his new book "Becoming Like Jesus". The path to holiness is oftentimes not a straight line. We talk with Matt about how God uses the ups and downs of life to shape us into the likeness of His Son!
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  Episode 368: You Are Not Your Job Title 20.04.2026 36min

  While our jobs are important, they are not our identity. How do we balance a desire to succeed in our job, without being obsessed with our job? We do our best to help you develop a healthy work ethic in this episode!
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  Episode 367: Eyeing the Impossible (feat. Shannon Bream) 13.04.2026 37min

  Fox News host and author, Shanon Bream, has just released a new book called “Nothing is Impossible with God”. She shares about how the stories in the Bible help give us faith today. Shanon even shares her own stories of God doing the impossible!
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  Episode 366: Revival in Iran (feat. David Nasser) 06.04.2026 1h 10min

  David Nasser is a leader in the American church, but he was born in Iran. He gives us an inside look into where Iran has been, where it is now, and where he hopes it goes in the future. You’re going to be moved by this episode!
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  Episode 365: Modeling Faithfulness (feat. former top model Jon Passavant) 30.03.2026 40min

  In this episode we talk to former top model, Jon Passavant, about how to navigate faithfulness in a difficult workplace. When you’re surrounded by people not following Jesus, how do you keep your standards? You won’t want to miss his stories!
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  Episode 364: The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe (feat. Jennie Allen) 23.03.2026 38min

  In this episode we get to speak with best selling author and speaker, Jennie Allen. Her new book “The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe” will help you identify where the enemy has deceived you. Satan has been a liar from the beginning, don’t let his voice win in your life!
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  Episode 363: Gender Roles in the Church (feat. Preston Sprinkle) 16.03.2026 55min

  In this episode we talk to author, Preston Sprinkle, about his new book “From Genesis to Junia”. Across denominations, there are varying perspectives on what the Bible says about gender roles. Through years of study, Preston gives us insight into what his perspective has become!
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  Episode 362: How to handle the news (feat. Jason Woodruff) 09.03.2026 39min

  In this episode we talk to Jason Woodruff, founder and editor in chief of The Pour Over, about how to handle the news. Some of us probably consume too much news, while others too little. How do we live informed, but not always outraged. This is an important episode for everyone!