Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda

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  Episode 389: Pretending God Is Real — Until He Wasn't | feat. Brian Guan 14.09.2026 40мин

  This week we sit down with Brian Guan, a content creator from New York City who went viral for going around pretending to be a Christian — and ended up actually becoming one. Just 12 days into his faith, Brian joins us live to talk about what happened when an experiment became real, the convictions he's already wrestling with, and what it looks like to follow Jesus when you're starting from scratch. This one is refreshing, honest, and a whole lot of fun!
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  Episode 388: Are You Actually a Christian? | feat. Granger Smith 07.09.2026 45мин

  This week we sit down with country music artist turned pastor and author Granger Smith to talk about his new book Poison the Well — and the question he asks almost every single day: are you actually a Christian, or have you just checked the box? Granger shares how his own faith unraveled and was rebuilt from the ground up, why he's passionate about sharing the gospel with Christians, and what it really means to follow Jesus beyond an altar call. Pick up Poison the Well wherever books are sold! https://a.co/d/0hQWM5I7
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  Episode 387: How to Make the Most of Your Singleness 31.08.2026 34мин

  In this episode, a listener calls in with a question a lot of single Christians are quietly asking — am I supposed to be spending this season preparing for marriage, or is that missing the point entirely? JP, Kathy, and Nate unpack what it actually looks like to embrace singleness as a daughter of God rather than just a waiting room for a relationship. If you're single and trying to figure out what this season is for, this one's for you!
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  Episode 386: Raised in the Woods, Survived a Serial Killer & Finding Hope | feat. Kelsey Vandermyde 24.08.2026 59мин

  This week we sit down with Kelsey, who grew up deep in the mountains of Montana with no electricity, no running water, and a father convinced the world was ending. From polygamy and mountain lions to a serial killer staying in their cabin, Kelsey's story is one of the wildest you'll ever hear. JP and the crew don't see eye to eye with Kelsey on everything when it comes to faith — but that's exactly what makes this conversation worth having. Come for the crazy story, stay for the honest and gracious dialogue!
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  Episode 385: What's Next? 17.08.2026 28мин

  In this episode JP, Kathy, and Nate get honest about where the next generation is headed and what the church needs to do about it. They dig into phone addiction, the hunger for real community, and why revival might already be happening right in front of us. Don't miss this one!
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  Episode 384: Reckless Love, Church Hurt & Outsinging the Angels | feat. Cory Asbury 10.08.2026 32мин

  This week we sit down with worship artist Cory Asbury — live from the tour bus — to talk about his journey through church hurt, online criticism, and what it looks like to come out the other side still singing. Cory opens up about the story behind "Reckless Love," his new song Prodigal God, and why he's done being cautious with his faith. If you've ever felt beaten up by the church or beaten down by the noise of social media, this episode is for you!
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  Episode 383: Selling Out Arenas & Staying Surrendered | feat. Forrest Frank 03.08.2026 35мин

  This week we sit down with Christian artist Forrest Frank — live from the tour bus — to talk about what it looks like to steward massive success while keeping your heart fully surrendered to God. Forrest opens up about eight years of grinding before his breakthrough, how he stopped sneaking Jesus into his music and started giving him every breath, and why the surrendered life is available to everyone — not just the people in the arena. This one will leave you fired up!
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  Episode 382: Nike, Kobe & Pointing Your Life Toward What Matters | feat. John Olinger 27.07.2026 37мин

  This week we sit down with John Olinger — former global brand director for Kobe Bryant at Nike and author of Worthy Wins — to talk about what it looks like to point your life toward what actually matters most. John opens up about losing both parents, a season of unexpected career upheaval, and how God used every chapter of his story to prepare him for something he never saw coming. If you've ever wondered whether your past experiences are being wasted, this episode is for you!
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  Episode 381: The Happiness Crisis: Why Hard Things Lead to Joy | feat. Jon Eckert 20.07.2026 39мин

  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 28мин

  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 33мин

  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 35мин

  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 15мин

  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 31мин

  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 36мин

  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 35мин

  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 32мин

  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 31мин

  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 29мин

  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 51мин

  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!