Churchboy Confessions with Emmanuel Iheke

Every time I think I'm humble, God shows me a new layer of pride He wants me to work on. The journey of sanctification doesn't stop until we meet Jesus. Until then, the Holy Spirit is still showing me ways I can be embracing self denial in my day-to-day life. Let's talk about 5 of them: Being obedient even when I don’t feel like it Spending time with Him, even if I don’t have anything to talk abou...

Most men are living to prove themselves—chasing money, status, and validation—but it's a game they can never win. In this episode, we create space to talk honestly about male insecurity, something rarely addressed in men's programming. We break down the common areas where men feel insecure (money, looks, popularity) and explore what the Bible actually says about our worth and identity. The truth i...

Have you ever worked so hard for something, get it, and not be as happy as you thought you would? I HATE when that happens. The world conditions us to chase after goals and accolades in hopes of satisfying that whole in our hearts. But things never seem to pay off. This is one reason why the idea of being satisfied in the Lord always intrigued me. The only problem is that this sounded so unrealist...

Though the Church is meant to embody unity in Christ, it has housed racial division for much of its history. Conversations about race are quickly shut down in the name of preserving comfort or a superficial sense of unity. It seems Black Christians, in particular, are frequently accused of “idolizing their race” whenever they speak about their racialized experiences. But does this kind of avoidanc...

Are you a Christian who feels uneasy about the rise of Christian nationalism in the United States? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. In this episode, we explore what Christian nationalism really is, why it distorts the mission of Church, and what we should do about it.   Please consider donating to UN-ASSOCIATED and helping our team fuel our mission to help people cultivate their identity in...

We serve a God that isn't always clear with us. We pray for clarity and signs of confirmation. Sometimes we get it. Other times it seems like we are left hanging. What do we do then? Do we be still and wait for more clarity? For how long? Do we even need more clarity? Are we being careful or are we being cowards? Let's talk about it.   Read: Genesis 26:1–24   Please consider donating to UN-ASSOCIA...

It's one of those questions you've probably asked in your head but never out loud. "Why should God get the credit if I worked hard and earned it myself?". In this episode I want to help navigate us through answering this question with a story out of Daniel 4 surrounding King Nebuchadnezzar.    Read: Daniel 4:1–33,   Consider donating to UN-ASSOCIATED!: https://www.un-associated.com/donate/   Learn...

Today we're talking about God's timing, and if it's something that we should ever feel anxious about missing. Shoutout to Erica for the question! I hope this episode can bring peace to your heart, and the same for all of you that take a listen! Share this episode with a friend you know that needs it.   Read: Ecclesiastes 3:11 & The Story of Joseph (Genesis 37–50)   Come to the UN-ASSOCIATED Po...

In this episode, we'll cover the biblical foundation surrounding the benefits and importance of godly friendships, how they can transform your walk, and some tips on how to make friends at all. Thanks to Ahmad for the topic suggestion!   Read: Proverbs 27:17, Hebrews 10:23-25, Galatians 6:1-3, Proverbs 13:20 Let's connect!! Instagram: @churchboyconfessions YouTube: @churchboyconfessions TikTok: @c...

Spiritual growth isn't easy to come by, and is a lot harder to maintain – especially after you fall short in an area you thought you overcame. It's easy for us to get discouraged and quit on God after we experience dips in our spiritual growth journey, but I hope this episode can keep you encouraged and motivated to get back up and go harder!   Read: 1 Corinthians 10:1–13   The UN-ASSOCIATED Poetr...

From MAGA culture to church scandals, the reputation of the Church is in the gutter and the image of Christianity in America is in crisis. Instead of making disciples, it seems the American Church has made more apostates than ever. In this episode, I talk about what it really means to represent Christ well in a time when faith is often confused with politics, hate, and hypocrisy. Instead of stayin...

If the biggest obstacle between you and God is your addiction to a sin that seems impossible to shake, this episode is for you.  Please Read: Romans 8:13   Don't keep it to yourself. Share with a friend.   Donate to UN-ASSOCIATED: https://www.un-associated.com/donate/   Let's connect!! Instagram: @churchboyconfessions YouTube: @churchboyconfessions TikTok: @churchboyconfessionspod   If you feel le...

Are you tired of falling off in your relationship with God? You start strong, but then you slip up, and the shame hits hard. You know you should be spending time with God, but guilt makes you feel unworthy to even try. If that’s you, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, Emmanuel breaks down why staying consistent with God is so difficult—and how it relates to our sinful nature and the sham...

Being a Christian can be challenging when personal ambitions conflict with serving God. Sometimes our ambition aligns with God's will, promoting true spiritual growth, while other times it leads us astray. Let's explore how to discern between godly ambition and selfish ambition.   Thank you for watching the episode! Share with a friend!   Let's connect!! Instagram: @churchboyconfessions YouTube: @...

Have you ever been frustrated with God for not giving you what you feel like you deserve? You've been good all week, or year. You've been serving faithfully and enduring hardship, but your breakthrough hasn't come and your bank account is empty. In this episode I hope to encourage you in this time of waiting, and also warn you about the common deceit those who are waiting often fall into.   Thank...

In this episode of Churchboy Confessions, I ask the hard question: What does it mean to be the 'Christian choice' in politics? No, this isn't a political podcast show. However, as Christian nationalism seems to gain momentum in America, we believers need to have a talk about the difference between alt-right, conservative nonsense and true Christianity. Today, spiritual manipulation, political pand...

Many men today feel like they’re not enough—like their worth is tied to success, money, or how much they can provide. And when we aren't winning in one of these areas we begin to feel like we're worthless. In this sermon, we dive into what the Bible actually says about your identity, worth, and manhood. Whether you’re feeling lost, unmotivated, or just tired of the pressure to "have it all togethe...

"Man plans and God laughs." It's a popular saying to explain those moments in life when God completely shakes things up, or allows them to fall apart. In this episode of the pod, my 10-month hiatus comes to an end with a story of how I got laid off last April, my call to full-time ministry, and the journey of humility I've had to walk with God ever since. What do you do when God allows a shake up...

God is working on me, be back soon. Until then please feel free to go back and replay old episodes to be encouraged. Love yaw. Read: 1 Peter 5:6–7   Thank you for everyone who has donated to our org and continue to be monthly contributors. If you would like to make a financial contribution to UN-ASSOCIATED, please visit www.un-associated.com/donate .  

Let's face it, we've all fell down the rabbit hole of an end time conspiracy at some point in our lives by now. Or maybe instead of a conspiracy, we sat through the a false teacher or prophet preaching a whole lotta of anti-biblical nonsense. Realistically, we will never be able to escape with the frenzy of conspiracies, false prophecies and heresies that drop every week on the internet. Neverthel...

Most conversations surrounding the gospel talk about the physical pain, suffering and death that Christ experienced on our behalf. Today I want to talk about something else Jesus endured for our sakes, and that's humiliation. Some people think God is egotistical, but when we really take time to consider what it meant for the Creator to humble Himself and suffer at the hands of His own creation, th...

Today I invite 3 women from the UN-ASSOCIATED team on to talk about what it means to be women who are "set apart" in today's society. Danielle Clayton (Editor-in-Chief), Dena Williams (Live Events Director) and Maddy Owusu (Social Engagement Director) open up about their adolescent years as Believers, their ideas on purpose, marriage, and desirability politics.   You are invited to RSVP for Girl C...

The conversation around our individual purposes can be an exciting one or anxious one depending on who you ask. I've noticed a large amount of anxiety our generation has when it comes to this. We are in a point in our lives where we want to know our purpose, but it seems like God doesn't want to give us a clear answer to what that is. How do we continue to navigate our day-to-day, uneventful, unfu...

What are the 7 ways you can know you're depending on the Lord? Here are 4–7. (4) you work with and trust others in a team rather than trying to do everything yourself (5) You can take a day off working (6) You rely on God when you're tank is empty (7) You chase God instead of worldly things.   Give me your feedback: https://forms.gle/B7oRX192g9b9achD7  

Dependency on the Lord is an essential part of our relationship with Him. Despite this, many of us are still hell-bent on doing everything ourselves. We typically refer to this act as "trusting in the flesh". God is not a fan of this. In fact, He's cursed the Israelites for doing this in Jeremiah 17. Not only is trusting in the flesh offensive to God, it can also lead to a life of anxiety, stress,...