The Nonmicrowaved Truth With C.L. Whiteside

A lot of people acknowledge there's a higher power and some god out there. However, there's a HUGE difference in acknowledging there's a god and knowing who God is to you. See the comparison by two different groups who saw some of the same things, but one rejected and another believed. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to s...

It's one thing to give your word, but it's on another level when it's a promise or a vow. When you make promises there is often pressure or leeriness that accompanies the promise. Jephthah, a leader in Old Testament Israel, was surrounded by some promises that make him unforgettable and provide us with some valuable lessons.  About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our...

A new year usually calls for new goals for many people. Don't let your goals just be something that sounds good, but instead allow your goals to be fueled and empowered. There's a method to creating goals that you can control and will help you grow in a godly way. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C...

Being a good friend takes a unique understanding of HOW, especially since some don't even want a friend—they want a person they can control and who allows them to feel more comfortable in being wrong. C.L. breaks down the special responsibility that goes with being a Christian friend. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to sp...

It's never been easier to receive God's Word from your couch. And it's never been more acceptable and convenient to be a Christian who doesn't see the need for a church home. There are still reasons to go to church; we will explore those reasons in this episode. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L...

The lens through which you view life determines your scenery. Are you using the lens with God in mind, or are you using the lens from this world? See different perspectives and how they ultimately shaped people's actions and behaviors. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees...

When the wound is so fresh and the smell is so strong, it is hard to forgive and forget. This episode explores how a man was abandoned, enslaved, and wrongly imprisoned yet remained positive.  About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through hi...

No one can control the hand that life deals. However, we can control our responses and, more important, we can keep the faith. We can use the tough times to open new doors and create new opportunites. Find out how you can minimize your anger and resentment toward God and life. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up t...

Do you listen to God or just demand that God listen to you? C.L. has an idea on how his life should go, but it appears God has a different plan in mind for him this year. Check out C.L.'s word for the year and some of his struggles that you may have in common with him.  About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the proc...

We love our freedom. In fact in most cases we would like more of it. Discover how discipline is the key to so many freedoms we desire. Discover why God allows discipline to be in our lives as well. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives throu...

What nags at you? Sometimes we think we've built up a tolerance and are able to avoid the nagging pulls of this world and our culture. Sometimes we ARE the nagging people pulling at others. Listen to learn how the nagging pulls Samson had to deal with in his life are often like the nagging pulls we deal with in our world today.  About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? O...

Special care is needed to make a lawn look beautiful because weeds can grow anywhere. That's easy to understand, but it's harder to grasp when it comes to our spiritual lawns. How we respond to the Word of God is illustrated by Jesus in the parable of the sower. What type of spiritual lawn do you have? About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find...

Find a person who focuses on EVERYTHING and you’ve found a person who focuses on nothing. What you focus on guides you, but how do you choose what you focus on? God wants to guide and be the foundation of how we live. Check out how C.L. tries to connect with God and refocus on him each and every year.  About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find...

Our minds are being fed each and every day. Are you aware of what they're being fed though? It's obvious that we eat what we are fed, but what's mind-boggling is we aren't quite sure what's in fast food, and we aren't quite sure what's in the food that feeds our minds either. Explore in this episode why you might be having some of the thoughts you have. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do...

One of the craziest, most illogical relationships in this world is marriage because it is supposed to be for a lifetime despite people changing and having the ability to hurt you like no one else in this world. Would you rather find your spouse, have an arranged marriage, or just stay single? Thankfully, when it comes to our spiritual marriage, we have an arranged marriage that is not only special...

If a gift came from your enemy, you'd be leery like most people in accepting it. In our culture we care more about the gift and less about the source of the gift though. Every gift is not a blessing; some gifts are traps. In this episode see some gifts that were presented to Jesus that thankfully he didn't accept. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tell...

C.L. has turned down many requests from friends and listeners wanting to be guests on his podcast. But he didn't turn down today's guest: Amber Albee Swenson, a writer, blogger, podcaster, and mom. Take a listen as C.L. and Amber talk about issues facing young people today. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the...

You can be described in a number of different ways, but what should you identify with first and foremost? Our world tells us how we should identify ourselves; however, the Bible and Christ tell us a different way. Discover the problems with identifying with this world, and see what you should identify with most in the second part of this series: "Who Are You?" C.L. mentioned the book, "Who Am I?"...

How would you answer the question, Who Are You? We've been taught that our choices define us, and they do to an extent. Is that it though? Should our strengths make us? Should our weaknesses break us? Find out the nonmicrowaved truth on who you really are in this two-part series. C.L. mentioned the book, "Who Am I?" by Pastor Phil Huebner. You can learn more about this book on Amazon: https://amzn...

Celebrating the 20th episode, the microwave theme of the podcast goes more in-depth. Four microwaved truths are examined in this episode. Despite what our culture tells us, there are lingering effects from the microwave; the nonmicrowaved truths of our Lord reign supreme.  C.L. is taking a short break as the school year gets back in gear. But keep an eye out for the next new episode in a few weeks...

Titles don't matter if the story doesn't match it. If someone asked you, "Who do you worship and call god?" how would you describe him? Just because you call something god doesn't mean it's the almighty and all-powerful God (of the Bible). There are tons of gods out there begging to be worshiped.  About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a mi...

The Israelites drifted away from God numerous times in history. And although the times have changed, the reason why is the same reason we drift away from God today. The Israelites, along with Gideon, give us some valuable information about ourselves. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside,...

There's nothing like getting what you ask for but then coming to the realization that you should not have asked for it. This regret can be avoided, and we should always be careful what we ask for. However, there's an art and a specific way we can learn from Christ on how we can carefully ask. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwa...

Life and the people we surround ourselves with is a lot like a swimming pool. How close should you be to the pool when you are trying to stay dry? How close should you be to someone in the pool who happens to play way too much and has a high chance to drown? There is a lifeguard and swim instructor in all of our lives who's there for each one of us. About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you...

Each of us is a fan of something. Do the things that excite you and get your attention really matter though? We sometimes forget or don't see the point of being a fan of God. Nevertheless, our energy looks different when we are reminded and dwell on the compassion and unmatchable love God has shown for us.   About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth": How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us t...