Real Talk with Vince

Many people claim Jesus. Many wear the label Christian. But what did Jesus actually expect from those who follow Him? In Episode 10 of the #WWJD series, we move from understanding who Jesus is and why He came to a deeply personal question: What does Jesus expect from us? Because Jesus never invited people to simply admire Him. He said: “Follow Me.” In this episode we explore what discipleship trul...

Most people want Jesus… but not the death that comes with following Him. We want peace… but not surrender. We want purpose… but not the cross. But Jesus was clear: “Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves, take up their cross daily, and follow Me.” — Luke 9:23  This episode marks the beginning of the #ChristFirst series—a shift from simply asking “What Would Jesus Do?” to truly under...

You can know what Jesus would do… and still not do it. You can study His words, understand His heart, and even discern wisely—yet still keep yourself at the center. In Episode 14, the final episode of the #WWJD series, we bring everything together and confront the deeper question: Is Jesus truly first in our lives? Because “What Would Jesus Do?” was never meant to stop at understanding. It was mea...

People often say, “Jesus would…” and then fill in the blank with their opinion. Across politics, cultures, and denominations, people confidently claim that Jesus supports their position. But how do we know we’re not simply projecting our own preferences onto Him? In Episode 13 of the #WWJD series, we explore a crucial question: How do we actually discern what Jesus would do today? Because not ever...

How did Jesus respond when people were broken, hostile, sinful, or desperate? The Gospels show us that Jesus did not treat everyone the same. His responses were always intentional, truthful, and perfectly aligned with His heart and mission. In Episode 12 of the #WWJD series, we examine how Jesus interacted with different kinds of people and situations—and what those responses reveal about His wisd...

It’s possible to act like Jesus… and still not know His heart. Many people try to imitate the actions of Jesus, but without understanding His character, we risk misrepresenting Him. In Episode 11 of the #WWJD series, we slow down and explore something deeper than behavior: The heart and character of Jesus. Because becoming like Christ is not just about what He did — it’s about understanding what m...

Why did Jesus come? Not why culture says He came. Not why institutions claim He came. But why Jesus Himself said He came. In Episode 9 of the #WWJD series, we explore the mission of Jesus according to His own words and the testimony of Scripture. Because if we misunderstand His mission, we will inevitably misrepresent His message. In this episode we explore: • Why Jesus said He came to seek and sa...

Anyone can make claims. Anyone can say they were sent by God. Anyone can claim authority. But actions reveal the truth. In Episode 8 of the #WWJD series, we move beyond what Jesus said and examine how He actually lived. Did His life confirm His claims—or contradict them? In this episode we explore: • Why Jesus consistently moved toward the broken and marginalized • Why His strongest words were dir...

In the previous episode, we explored an important question: Was Jesus a real historical person? Serious scholarship — including non-Christian sources — confirms that Jesus of Nazareth lived in first-century Judea, was crucified under Pontius Pilate, and sparked a movement that changed the world. But that leads to a much more personal and uncomfortable question: What did Jesus actually claim about...

Who Is Jesus? (History, Not Hearsay) Before doctrine. Before devotion. Before debate. We must ask a more basic question: Was Jesus of Nazareth a real person in history? In this episode, we examine the historical evidence for Jesus — not just from the Bible, but from non-Christian sources such as Tacitus, Josephus, and Pliny the Younger. We look at first-century context, Roman records, and early ey...

For years, Christians have asked the question: What Would Jesus Do? But what if we’ve been answering that question without first asking a more important one… Who is Jesus? In this episode, we begin the #WWJD series by going back to the foundation. Before behavior. Before politics. Before culture wars. Before assumptions. We talk about: • Why this series exists • How Jesus is often misrepresented i...

What if that moment had looked different? In the final episode of The Gospel vs. Culture, we move beyond critique and into holy imagination. Instead of asking what went wrong, we ask: What would it have looked like if Jesus Christ had truly been the center? Not referenced. Not symbolized. Not used. But lifted up. Super Bowl week wasn’t just a cultural stage. It was a mission field. Millions were w...

In Part 1, we examined the moment. Now we examine the heart. In this episode of The Gospel vs. Culture, we move beyond Super Bowl week and into something deeper—divided allegiance. Jesus said, “No one can serve two masters.” (Matthew 6:24) That wasn’t political. It was spiritual. So the question isn’t whether Christians should care about culture. The question is: Are we being shaped by the Kingdom...

Super Bowl week gave Christians one of the largest cultural platforms in America. Millions were watching. The stage was set. The opportunity was massive. But was Jesus truly lifted up? In Part 1 of The Gospel vs. Culture series, we examine what happened during Super Bowl week and ask a difficult but necessary question: Did we see Christ proclaimed clearly… or culture defended loudly? This episode...

In this first episode of Real Talk with Vince, I share who I am, why I started this podcast, and what you can expect moving forward. This isn’t a political show. It isn’t about left vs right. It isn’t about culture wars. It’s about something deeper. Over the past several years, I’ve watched faith become increasingly intertwined with political identity, outrage, and cultural battles. And I began as...