The Get Real Podcast

In this Podcast we will discuss how our faith becomes part of our spiritual armor. The shield that protects us from the lies of the devil and attacks of a sinful world. When we put on the shield of faith we can walk into some of life’s most difficult circumstances knowing the faith that we have in Christ allows us to stand firm.

In this Podcast we will discuss how our feet must be protected and prepared by the Gospel. How we are ready “to go” out into the world carrying the gospel with us as we go. These important spiritual boots that readies us for all that life throws at us.

In this Podcast we discuss the important piece of armor that protects our heart and emotions. The breastplate of righteousness. We will discuss how this piece of the armor helps us navigate a world that says we should follow our desires and the impact of our feelings can have on our spiritual walk.

In this Podcast we will look at the critical nature of truth. We will discuss in practical ways how and why we must start our spiritual armor with God’s truth. We will look at the dangers of avoiding or compromising truth in today’s world.

In this Podcast we launch a new series on the armor of God. We will examine how we must put on and wear the armor of God every day. How critical this becomes in the spiritual war we are surrounded by. We will discuss how this looks in “Real Life”.

In this Podcast we will continue the two part discussion of defending our faith aspart of contending for the faith. How Christians today can walk out their faith and beprepared to give answers to those that might ask. We will discuss ways todemonstrate the love of Christ while not compromising truth.

In this Podcast we invite in special guest Jim Putman and discuss how we defend ourfaith in today’s world. Walking in a world that is more antagonistic toward Christianvalues how does one stand firm and contend while expressing the love of Christ. Wewill discuss resources and tools for everyday life.

In this Podcast we will continue our examination of what it means to contend for thefaith. We will discuss how we live out the doctrine we believe and our livesdemonstrate our understanding of “faith”. The life of a disciple is not just what wedo but who we are.

In this Podcast we launch a new series on the concept of contending for the faith,found in the book of Jude. A short background on who Jude was and the messagethat he delivered to the church. We will start by examining how important it is in ourlives that we know the truth of the Gospel and are not susceptible to false teachings.

Returning back to a principle of where we began this series. Our relational connectedness to God. Jesus asks Peter the eternal questions, do you love me? For us today to examine what “loving Jesus” looks like and when he asks if we love him how we should respond.

Do we really want to be healthy? In a world today of diets, fitness and spiritual self help everywhere, do followers of Jesus really desire to be spiritually, physically and relationally fit? Jesus asks a profound question of those following him and we today must wrestle with our own health. We will discuss this challenging and incredibly relevant topic of our time.

In this Podcast we will examine possibly the most important question God ever asks of man.  Jesus, proposes the question to his disciples and we see the response of Peter. We will discuss the importance of how we today answer this question and the impact it has on our everyday life as Christians. We communicate to the world what we believe when in answering “who do you say that I am” by how we liv...

In this Podcast we will examine God’s consistent search in the Old Testament to find individuals that will be his representative in this world. In today’s world God still searches for those that will be his man or woman walking out the calling he has given. We will discuss a life of living for God and what righteousness looks like today.

In this Podcast we will continue our examination of the questions God asks mankind. In this weeks question we see God asking Elijah the question “what are you doing here”? God is exposing not only Elijah’s fears but on a deeper level his purpose. We will discuss what it means to follow God and be obedient to what he has called us to.

In this Podcast we launch a new series on the questions God asks mankind. A fascinating topic that not only reveals the heart of God for man, but the deep desire we have within us to connect with our heavenly Father. On this podcast we will examine the first question that God asks man and reveals the damage created by sin, exposing our need for a savior.

The life of a disciple includes life with others. Brandon and Lori will discuss how past hurts and a fear of relationships impact ones walk with Christ. They will discuss the power of forgiveness along with healthy boundaries can help those that struggle to walk in close relationship with others.

In this Podcast we will tackle one of the most prevalent struggles in the Christian faith and life as a disciple. Everyone struggles with some for of trying to control everyday life. Brandon and Lori will discuss how they both wrestle with this topic and how they have found success in areas of life to walk in a more free and surrendered life in Christ.

In this Podcast we will tackle one of the least talked about but deep realities of the life of a disciple, a fear of death. A powerful discussion on how we as disciples view this life and live sometimes holding on too tightly to the things of this world. The freedom that comes when we remember why we are here on this earth and the amazing blessing of an eternity with our Heavenly Father.

In this Podcast we will tackle one of the fear of being alone or abandon. Special Guest, friend and member at their local church Real Life Ministries Texas Brandon and Lori interview Rachel Barios. They will discuss her powerful story of overcoming the fear of being alone and God’s powerful use of her life. Practical tips and examples from Scripture will be discussed.

In this Podcast we will tackle one of the most challenging everyday roadblocks to a healthy walk with Christ, the fear of failure. Brandon and Lori will discuss how they both hit this fear head on and share practical steps one can take when gripped or stagnated by a fear of failure. Strong reminders of Christ commitment to the follower and encouraging Scriptures will be discussed.

In this Podcast Brandon and Lori will discuss the difficult topic of persecution. In a world that seems to be growing in hostility toward Christianity how does one stand strong in their faith? Brandon and Lori dive into scripture and share their own journey of working through modern day persecution.

In this Podcast we challenge the listener to live out and apply one of God’s most amazing attributes, mercy. As a follower of Christ, we all have moments where we recognize the mercy we need from God, but extending that same mercy to others can be difficult. On this podcast we will explore how an intentional disciple maker can extend mercy and live in a place of mercy to others in a real and pract...

In this Podcast we challenge the listener to live out the concept of being a peacemaker. In a world that often treats relationships as disposable or surface level, we will talk about returning to God’s importance of relationship and fighting through the challenges that come. Being an intentional healthy disciple means that we carry God’s peace into relationships and pursue restoration.

In this Podcast we look at how this beatitude is often them most misunderstood. Often Christians attempt to apply the idea that they can be sinless or God demands perfection in their walk with him. Pure in heart is about our focus and pursuit of King Jesus and His Kingdom. We will explore how we can stay focused on Him and not be convoluted with the things of this world.

In this Podcast we challenge the listener to pursue and understand what a life of righteousness is. In a world that pursues all kinds of things that can satisfy in the short term, nothing fulfills like God’s righteousness. Practical ways to focus our lives and pursue God’s righteousness will be central to this weeks podcast.