Churchboy Confessions with Emmanuel Iheke

There i was... scrolling down Tik Tok, when I stumbled upon a Tik Tok Creator that had some interesting things to say about Yahweh. She argued that God was egotistical; why else would He be forcing us to worship Him and give Him all the glory, honor and praise? I'm sure many of you might have asked this question before...so let's answer it.   Read: 1 John 1:5; Matthew 5:44-48; Proverbs 21:2 Bible...

There's so much art and media out there in the world...and for some reason not many of them have something positive to say about Christianity. Are people just being "creative" or is there a deeper explanation to what could be going on?   Read: 2 Corinthians 11:13-15; Romans 12:14-18; Matthew 28:19-20   If you feel led, please consider donating to our ministry HERE.

This one might be a touchy topic, but it's one that needs to be spoken on nonetheless. Many of us carry physical "flaws" that make us hate ourselves, and it's time for us to understand that our flaws do not warrant self-hatred. Let's unpack.   Read: John 9:1-7; 1 Samuel 16:7   If you feel led, please consider donating to our ministry HERE. Sign up for Bible Study HERE.

This might sound weird, but I don't believe in Jesus because all the evidence points to Him. Although there are archaeological findings and logical arguments that testify of Jesus, I can't say that, that's why I follow Him. If I can admit this, then what is my reason for following Him? Do I have a reason, or am I just a fool?   Read: 1 Corinthians 1-2 If you feel led, please consider donating to o...

Trusting God isn't natural. Therefore, we need to be intentional when it comes to our faith and relationship with God. This episode is for the people who are often stalked by their anxieties every morning and night. I pray this episode teaches you what the source of true peace actually is.   Read: Philippians 4:6-9; Isaiah 26:304; Jeremiah 17:5-8 If you feel led, please consider donating to our mi...

Happy Juneteenth! Today we celebrate the freedom of the African American people here in the States, who didn't know about their freedom until 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Like these enslaved people, there are many people today who aren't aware of news of a freedom that is accessible to them, which is Jesus Christ. As His followers, it is our duty to tell those people about Him.   R...

Today let's talk about what it takes to conquer that temptation in your life. Maybe you have tried to break that cycle of sin in your life for years to no avail...but did you try with the power of the Holy Spirit? Let's talk about it.   Read: Romans 6:6-7; Romans 8:12-13; 1 Corinthians 10:13 If you feel led, please consider donating to our ministry HERE.

Inter-Christian relationships is an important topic. As believers, we must love and cherish one another. Sometimes that love looks like refraining from behavior and things we really like. Today, we talk about what it means to be a stumbling block and the proper way to correct each other as siblings in Christ.   Read: 1 Corinthians 8; John 13:34-35 Please consider donating to our ministry HERE. Sig...

In the past I've struggled with the fear of being disappointed. I hate getting my hopes up about something only to face failure, rejection or a let down in the end. Sometimes it caused me to not want to have faith about anything at all. If you can relate, this episode is for you. I'll cover why this fear is so dangerous and some advise on adopting a new mindset.   Read: Isaiah 55:10-11; Psalm 27:1...

Stop doubting your God-given abilities. If God gives you the task, He gives you the ability to complete it as well. It's time we stop asking God to choose someone else. It's time we stop telling ourselves we don't have what it takes. We do have what it takes...and it's time you accept that.   Read: Matthew 25:14-30; Exodus 4; Jeremiah 1 Please consider donating to our ministry HERE. Sign up for Bi...

It's not something we want to admit, but it's something we need to admit: satan is stronger than us. When we are able to admit this, we realize our constant need for God. Life is spiritual warfare, and we need to put on the armor of God to overcome it.   Read: Ephesians 6:10-18; John 16:33; Romans 8:35-37 If led,  please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our ministry HERE.

Many of us desperately want to quit that sin in our lives. We fall into sin, then make promises to ourselves and God that we will try our best to never do it again, only to fall back into sin again. How do we break the cycle?   Read: Romans 6:4-7; Galatians 5:22-23; Romans 8:5-9 If you feel led to sow a seed into this ministry, please consider making a tax-deductible donation HERE.

This week we rediscover a message I covered back in December 2019. No matter how pretty or handsome you know you are, many (if not all) of us have suffered from body dysmorphia and us feeling like we are ugly, and unworthy. In this episode, I offer a response to those that are being tortured by those thoughts. If you feel led to sow a seed into this ministry, please consider making a tax-deductibl...

Last week, while on my knees in prayer, I told God that I disagreed with how He was handling situations in my life. I know this sounds crazy, but I figured that God already knew how I felt, so I decided to be upfront and transparent with Him. It's still crazy to think I told Him this, but I've been captivated with His response and I wanted to use this episode to share what I received. Hope this ca...

Yesterday was Resurrection Sunday, and I'm still on 10. Today are goin to discuss one of the significant observations we can make about the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and what we as believers benefit from it. This message God gave me had TRULY blessed me and I pray it blesses you as well.   Read: Romans 6 If you feel led to sow a seed into this ministry, please consider making a tax-deductible...

The shortest verse in the Bible reads, "Jesus wept." Despite the brevity of the verse, there is so much that needs to be unpacked here. Does God have emotions? Does He ever get sad? If so, what on Earth could make the God that rules over everything sad? Let's talk about it.   Read: John 11: 17-44 If at any time you feel led to donate to our ministry, please consider making a tax-deductible donatio...

It's important to know that we serve an approachable God. God is perfect, holy, and powerful, and sometimes that can be intimidating. Because of this, many of us feel like we can't be transparent and vulnerable with Him. In this episode, I'll talk about God's desire for us to not only see Him as our master, but as our refuge as well.   Read: Psalm 6; Luke 15:17-20 If you feel led at any time to so...

A couple of weeks ago I suffered from burnout. God has recently been pushing me to take my resting periods more seriously. We all need time to rest and regroup, and this time needs to be accompanied with fasting, prayer, meditation on the Word or all of the above. Resting is not laziness, it's necessary. A lot of us think we are pleasing God when we overwork, but in reality, pleasing God doesn't a...

In Part 2 of "Why Are Christians Lonely" we ask the question: Why does God separate/isolate us? Many of us may not realize that God has purposefully separated us from certain places, people and situations because the work that He wants to do in us requires no distractions or disruptions. These times are for maturing, but instead of focusing on God, many of us use this time to sulk in our lonelines...

Does God really forgive every sin that we've ever committed? Well, what about the really big ones? Better yet, what about the sins that you can barely forgive yourselves of? We've all heard of God's grace...but how realistic is it?   Read: 1 John 1:6-10; Romans 5: 8-10 If you feel led, please consider sending a tax-deductible donation to this ministry HERE.

I wish we could all proudly say the only validation we rely on is from God. Unfortunately for many of us, even after we have received His divine validation, we commonly live in doubt, low self-esteem and feelings of unworthiness. Today I address the person that has been too timid to do the things God has called him or her to do. It's time to quit being timid and buy in.   Read: 1 Corinthians 15:9-...

I noticed many of us are feeling lonely. Some of us lost our friends and significant others when we started to take Jesus seriously and just want to know why. Is it something we did, or is it the "light inside us" that people are always talking about? Today, let's discuss loneliness: what causes it and how can we cope with it?   Read: Matthew 5:11-16; Deuteronomy 8:3 Watch full video episode here:...

I've been sitting on this topic for weeks. Today let's talk about one of the roots of envy. No one ever likes to admit that they are envious of anyone. Envy is dangerous; it ruins lives and sometimes ends them. I pray this episode frees the envious person from that bondage, and helps you experience what it truly means to genuinely root for other people's success.   Read: Genesis 4:1-10; Philippian...

On today's Valentine's Day edition of the Churchboy Confessions podcast, we talk about romantic relationships. What is marriage about anyways and why is it a big deal? Is it just about being happy and fulfilled or is there more to it?   Read: Genesis 2:18-24; Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas Watch full video episode here: https://youtu.be/gvbm4H6Qplw If you feel led, please consider donating to our...

As Christians, should our aim be to save the world? Should we wake up every morning with the goal of making a utopian society our reality? Many of us want to save the world, but did God ever ask us to? Today, I'll discuss the reality of the future our world awaits and the role that I believe believers are meant to play.   Read: Rev 21:1-4 Watch full video episode here: https://youtu.be/JTV6GtO5brY...