Pruned with Ryan Shieh

How important is missions work in the life of a Christian? How do I know I am called to be a full-time missionary? How can I live my life consistently on mission? These are all questions every believer wrestles with, and in this week's episode Ryan is joined by Colton Lee to discuss these questions. You don't want to miss this conversation! Colton Lee is a missionary with an organization called Wo...

There's a statistic that notes 4/5 Americans are dissatisfied with life. Why is that? Why are so many people discontent about where they are and what they have? The reality is, contentment is something we all struggle with - but something we all currently have available to us. Tune in to this week's episode where Ryan talks through why you feel so discontent and what you can do to find true conten...

Everybody is looking for love. One of the greatest questions from young adults ties around who they are going to marry, which raises a big initial question: who should I date? What should I look for? What kind of list should I have? In this week's episode, Ryan offers insight on how to decipher whether or not someone else is dateable and offers tips on how to look for things that could make someon...

For a lot of us, we like to map out our lives and predict the exact way we think it will go. We try to pick and plan what we want to do, yet oftentimes we grow to see our lives end up looking completely different than we originally thought. What do you do when your plans aren't the same as God's plans? What do you do when God changes up your plans? In this week's episode, Ryan is joined by Tanner...

One of the most common questions amongst today's generation is, "is it possible to hear from God?" What are some things we can do to confirm it is God speaking, and how can we cultivate a deeper relationship with him in order to hear from him? In this week's episode, Ryan gives some insight on things we should check in our hearts first before longing to hear God's voice. To follow along the podcas...

What does it look like to live a life of ambition? How do Christians continue to persevere and stand strong amidst a life of struggle and suffering? In this week's episode, Ryan is joined by Doug Elks to talk about discipline, spiritual strength, living with purpose, and glorifying God. You do not want to miss this conversation! Doug Elks is an evangelist, an entrepreneur, a hybrid athlete, and th...

It is impossible to live in freedom today still dwelling on the brokenness of yesterday. If we stay in bondage to our past sins and mistakes, we will never become the person God has created us to be. How do we grow to get past our past, and what are some practical steps we can take to walk in newness of life? In this week's powerful episode, listen in to Ryan's conversation with Jason VanRuler, wh...

There is a common phrase floating around society today that says, "all roads lead to heaven." Looking at the statistics, most people would agree there is a "God" and some would even say they are "Christians" - but how do you know? How do you know for sure that you are going to heaven? Is it possible to be absolutely certain about your salvation? In this week's episode, Ryan explains how to be sure...

We live in a world today that has distorted and perverted the idea of "love." Society would tell us to "accept everyone as they are," but is that truly loving? What is God's way of love, and how can we love others in a way that Jesus loves us? In this episode, Ryan is joined by John Kennedy Vaughan, who details how to successfully and faithfully live a loving life. John Kennedy Vaughan is a former...

As the New Year rolls around, most of us are looking forward and making resolutions to start implementing into our lives. Everyone uses January 1 to be the first day of their "new self," but ironically most people quit their resolutions after only a few weeks. How do we see change that lasts, and what should we aim for when truly desiring to see transformation in our lives? In this week's episode,...

On behalf of Ryan and everyone here at the Truth Network, Merry Christmas! It's easy to get caught up in the rush and the excitement of the holidays, but sometimes what we truly need is a time of reflection to look towards the real reason for the season. In this week's episode, Ryan details a couple of perspectives about the Christmas story and explains how we can apply them to our lives today. To...

Many of us have heard of John 15:4 where Jesus says, " Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me." We may know of the verse, but what does it mean? What does abiding look like in today's world and how can we do it well? In this episode, Ryan answers all these questions and explains how we all can succ...

No matter who you are, every single day you are faced with a challenge of perspective. Most of us tend to look at life through a lens of "what if," where we make decisions influenced by fear, uncertainty, and doubt. However, there is another perspective we can take - one that stands tall and says, "even if." In this episode, Ryan sits down with Zach Clinton, who details how an "even if" faith prop...

One of the hardest things to do in this life is to forgive others when they have hurt or turned their back on us. Most of us would admit we are reluctant towards forgiving others and restoring relationships, so how do we practically grow a heart that longs for reconciliation? How do we forgive in a way that Jesus has forgiven us? In this episode, Ryan offers multiple perspectives on why we should...

Most of us don't have hard problems as much as we have perspective problems. We live in a world where complaining and entitlement are constantly in front of us, but what if we instead chose gratitude and thankfulness? How do we maintain a perspective of praise amidst all of life's troubles and tribulations? In this episode, Ryan lays a framework on how to cultivate an attitude of gratitude. To fol...

With such a rise in feminism and culture's attack on women today, how are women supposed to know who to be? What does God say about being a godly woman that's been overshadowed and dismissed by the society we live in? In this episode, Ryan sits down with Eden Benton, who explains God's true design and role for female followers of Jesus. Eden Benton is a Liberty University student, writer, speaker,...

There's a rising trend in today's culture regarding men and masculinity. Society would say that true manhood is demonstrated by toughness and willpower, but is that biblical? Is culture's definition of manhood different than God's? In this episode, Ryan explains what it means to truly be a godly man.  To follow along the podcast on YouTube, visit https://www.youtube.com/@PrunedTruthNetwork To lear...

What is the source of your hope? How can you believe and trust God will make a way when life seems to be completely falling apart? In this episode, Ryan is joined by Tanner Olson, who details how we can always have hope because of what Jesus has already finished. Tanner Olson is a poet, writer, podcaster, and speaker based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Tanner travels around the country to spread ho...

James 2:19 tells us that "even the demons believe in God." A lot of people say they believe, but how do you know if you actually love Jesus? What are some identifying factors of a person who truly believes what they say they do? In this episode, Ryan details how a true love for Jesus will always be manifested through a pursuit of obedience.  To follow along the podcast on YouTube, visit https://ww...

Have you ever found yourself asking the question, "What is God's will for my life?" At some point, all of us have wondered where we are to go, what we are to do, and who we are to be. We live in a culture that places a heavy emphasis on what's next, and because of it, we often miss out on what's now. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Josh Rutledge and unpacks the topic of God's will for each an...

So many Christians today find themselves stuck in a lukewarm faith. Many of us believe there's a God somewhere out there and have heard about Jesus, but what does it truly mean to follow him? How do I abandon lukewarm Christianity and live a life fully devoted to Jesus? In this episode, Ryan is joined by Kody Woodard who through personal stories and experiences, details how to jump into an all-in...

One of the most common questions we hear is, "If God is good, why do bad things happen?" Suffering seems to be inevitable for everyone, so how do we approach hardships and trials from a Christian perspective? Can we trust God to be good even when life is not? In this episode, Ryan details what to do if you are walking through a season of suffering and how to approach tough times from a perspective...

It's been often said, "If you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together." One of the most important things in the life of a believer is the people they surround themselves with, because we will become most like our five closest friends! In this episode, Ryan talks about the importance of who you hang around and how to identify if someone is truly following Jesus the way the...

One of the most common reasons people drift from God is because of some sort of personal suffering or hardship in their life. However, oftentimes we see that personal pride or self-ambition can also drive people away from their faith. In this episode, Ryan is joined by Chad Bird, who details the story of his life and explains how even in his own mess, God met him exactly where he was.  Chad Bird i...

Is it possible for a Christian to worship an idol, even if there are no wooden structures present in today's world? How do we know if we have an undiscovered idol in our life? In this episode, Ryan details what an idol is and the dangers of anything else besides completely surrendering our hearts over to Jesus.  To learn more about Ryan, view his books, or have a contact inquiry, visit https://sit...