Let's Go There with Ben Pukas

Sexual sin can leave us feeling trapped, ashamed, and wondering if freedom is even possible. In this episode, we talk honestly about the battle so many people face, why willpower alone will never be enough, and how Jesus offers real freedom—not just forgiveness. Whether you've been struggling for years or are trying to help someone who is, this conversation will point you to the hope, healing...

In this episode of Let’s Go There , we tackle a question that has created a lot of conversation and confusion in the church: Is drinking alcohol actually a sin? We talk through what the Bible says about alcohol, but more importantly, we look at the heart behind why we drink. Is it freedom, or are we using something to hide, escape, or avoid what God wants to heal? We’ll explore the difference betw...

Am I really saved? How can I know that my faith is real? In this episode, we talk about the confidence we can have in our salvation—not because of our performance or how well we follow Jesus, but because of what Jesus has already done for us. God didn’t leave us guessing; He wants us to know that we have eternal life. Got an honest question? Ask it here.

Jesus spent time with people far from God, yet He was never influenced by the world around Him. So what does it look like for Christians to do the same? In this episode, we discuss the two extremes believers often fall into—isolating themselves from non-believers or becoming so influenced by them that they compromise their faith. We explore how to build genuine friendships with people who don&apos...

Many Christians think they don't share their faith because they don't know how. But what if the real issue is that we're relying on ourselves instead of the Holy Spirit? In this episode, we talk about how God empowers ordinary believers with boldness, wisdom, and opportunities to share Jesus. The Gospel spreads best not through better methods, but through Spirit-filled people. Got a...

How do you love your LGBTQ friends, family members, neighbors, and coworkers well? In a culture where conversations often become hostile, political, or deeply personal, many Christians are left wondering how to hold firmly to their convictions while reflecting the heart of Jesus. In this episode we'll explore what it means to speak truth without sacrificing love, why Jesus consistently moved...

Jesus prayed that His followers would be one. If that's true then why are there so many Christian denominations today? From debates over doctrine to differences in practice, we answer an honest question: Are denominations a problem to solve, or simply evidence that believers are trying to faithfully follow Jesus? Got an honest question? Ask it here.

Episode 7 dives into one of the biggest questions in Christianity: does baptism actually save you? In this conversation, we wrestle with Scripture, church tradition, and the tension between outward signs and inward transformation—while asking what baptism was always meant to represent in the life of a believer. Got an honest question? Ask it here.

What if finding God’s will isn’t about chasing a hidden blueprint for your life? In this episode, we talk about the pressure of trying to figure out the “right” decisions — who to date, where to live, what career to choose — and what the Bible actually says about being led by God. We unpack why His will is often more about who we’re becoming than just what we’re doing. If you’ve ever been afraid o...

Everyone wants to know where the line is, but what if we’ve been asking the wrong question? In this episode, we unpack boundaries in dating—why they matter, what they protect, and how to approach relationships with both honesty and intention. Got an honest question? Ask it here.

Episode 4 dives into one of the most personal and misunderstood seasons of life: singleness. How do you navigate it when everyone around you seems to be dating, engaged, or married? We talk about the pressure, loneliness, church culture, comparison, and why singleness isn’t a lesser season to survive—but a meaningful gift that is one of the greatest weapons for the Kingdom of God. Got an honest qu...

Episode 3 tackles one of the deepest questions people carry: Does God still love me when I mess up? We talk about guilt, grace, and why our failures don’t cancel God’s love—because the Gospel was never built on our perfection in the first place. Got an honest question? Ask it here.

Ever sat in church and still felt like an outsider? In this episode, we unpack why belonging can feel so hard, what might be underneath that tension (the answer may actually surprise you), and how faith was never meant to be lived alone.  Got an honest question? Ask it here.

Why do we struggle to ask the questions that matter most? In this first episode, we talk about fear, doubt, and the wrestling that often comes with faith. Honest questions deserve honest answers—and this is where we start. Got an honest question? Ask it here.