The Nonmicrowaved Truth With C.L. Whiteside

God's Old Testament people, the Israelites, chose to create an idol in the form of a golden calf and worship it. This may sound stupid to us, but at times we are just like the Israelites. History repeats itself all too often. Our culture has made an idol out of having fun and getting lit; the Israelites could relate. Is getting lit the new golden calf? What golden calves are you creating in your l...

People are told to be self-aware of their thoughts and feelings. There is an even deeper self-analyzation that can take place though: self-analyzing one's spirit. Never underestimate the importance of regular self-examination, questioning one's motives, sins, and being real on where your relationship with God is. Through Scripture and personal reflection, this episode looks at striving for a stead...

What’s the deepest connection that can be forged that can unite us across cultures and continents? Let’s challenge the narratives of division perpetuated by the media and society.  In a world seemingly torn apart by race, gender, geographical boundaries, and superficial affiliations, this episode explores the profound unity that can be found through a special connection offered by Jesus.        Ep...

Are followers of Jesus and those who call themselves Christians arrogant to believe Jesus is the only way? Should Christians be tolerant of other religions and alternate paths? This episode looks at how the enemy may be using these insults and philosophies to lead us to the wrong path and ultimately destroy us. Followers of Christ should be unapologetic about being saved. This is a great reminder...

When we drift off and reminisce about our past, we often go back to moments of peak physicality, excitement, and receiving great praise and honor. At times our blasts to the past have us dwelling on past sins and misremembering. In this episode we will explore the ability to remain present and reminiscent of the right things.    1 Peter 1:3        1 Corinthians 13:11    Matthew 21:15        John 6...

In this episode we'll look at leadership, specifically spiritual leadership and what should be prioritized. The apostle Paul confronted a big-time leader and emphasized the importance of holding leaders accountable. There is an urgency to confronting error within leadership, even when it means challenging prominent figures for the sake of certain things like the truth.  Galatians 2    1 Timothy 4:...

In this episode, C.L. dives into the often overlooked but profound reality of spiritual warfare. You've probably heard or been a part of discussions about bad energy and negativity. However, C.L. asks the more pointed and real underlying question: Are we unknowingly welcoming demons into our lives? Find out how to put on the needed armor from God and combat these forces of darkness in your life. ...

Where do we go for answers during periods of doubt? Where we look for answers matters, and sometimes we create more doubt by looking to the wrong places for answers. Thomas, one of the 12 apostles, is known for his doubt. However, there are some very practical themes we can highlight and learn from Doubting Thomas and from how God delivered truth to him.    Matthew 26:3-5    John 11:16      Matthe...

Lessons of life are beyond valuable. In this episode, imagine you can time travel to share lessons with yourself or another loved one. The lessons in this episode will help you appreciate some of the things you have held on to dearly, question some philosophies you are living by, and appreciate the grace you've been covered in.        Amos 3:3    Galatians 6:7,8        Proverbs 14:29      Psalm 37...

Are you constantly chasing career advancements at the expense of your foundational values? In this episode, C.L. will use biblical wisdom to explore the dangers of neglecting certain relationships, faith, and personal integrity in the pursuit of success. Listen in as he uncovers the keys to achieving balance and lasting peace amidst life's demands.    Mark 15      Psalm 139:23,24      Proverbs‬ ‭1...

This episode dives into the intricate world of coaching through a Christian lens. Whether you're an experienced and confident coach or someone who is considering stepping into a role like this, this episode offers invaluable insights to coaching up people and aiming to win spiritually.    Genesis 39:3,4        Daniel 6:10    Galatians 5:22,23      Matthew 5:14      Daniel 12:3      Matthew 5:39   ...

What people feel, perceive, or envision has so much to do with the messages they hear. There are some messages we hear every day that we aren't even conscious of but can be chalked up to the culture we live in. A lot of those messages are questionable. But there is one message you should hear every day because it can change your complete outlook on life for the better. Check out what that importan...

Think about your relationships. Have you ever wished or wondered why you are not closer with some people even though you've put a lot of energy into the relationships? Some people don't connect deeply because they aren't aligned in certain areas. This episode looks at why some relationships have connection limits and considers what uniquely connects people to form special bonds.        2 Corinthia...

In any and every situation, you can seek to find the good or seek to find the bad. Which do you usually default to seeking? As Christians, we want to make sure our vision is not obstructed. If you are on edge or find yourself worrying or anxious about anything, there is a great chance you need to check your vision in life.    2 Samuel 11    Proverbs 11:27      Romans 8:28      Matthew 14:22-33   ...

God uses some interesting people and circumstances to share the gospel. Have you ever thought about how he wants to use you to share the Good News? Do you think you're capable of spreading God's Word? Whether or not you think you or someone else is capable of sharing God's Word, this episode looks at how God can take the unlikely and make them vessels for his kingdom.  Matthew 10:1    Matthew 7:22...

The social media activity and presence of a Christian should look different from the average person's. What made you like or love that post on social media? Are you conscious of what you're showing others through what you favor on social media? Although the Bible never mentions the most popular social media outlets by name, it definitely gives us guidance and wisdom in ways we need to be more awar...

Do you get annoyed when you hear about someone wasting a second or third chance? The Bible is full of second-chance stories. How many chances have you been given? Do you ever worry that you might run out of chances? This episode shows that when God gives second chances, it's different from when we do the same thing. 2 Samuel 12:2-7        Ephesians 1:4,5          Isaiah 55:8,9        1 Corinthians...

Parents love their children so much that at times it becomes a form of worship. If you have a child, plan on having children, or are a son or daughter, then this is a great episode for you. C.L. examines what forms of child worship you may be participating in and helps you understand how to guard against them. (And if you didn't catch it, this episode is for EVERYONE!) There are some sneaky reason...

If you had the fate of someone's life in your hands or had to make a decision that went against what everyone wanted, could you do it? Making decisions can be draining. Making tough decisions is even more draining. There are some people in the Bible we can definitely learn from when it comes to making decisions. This episode looks at the good, the bad, and the commonalities we often share when it...

Have you ever heard the phrase "live in the world but don't be of the world"? What does that mean for a Christian? Does this mean you can't celebrate any holidays? Can a Christian still represent God if culture or traditions are mixed in? There are a few things you always need to keep in mind so you can be aware of what the world's intention is. C.L. takes a look at some traditions in our culture...

 Do you "stand on business" for God? You may be wondering what that even means. But whether you know what it means or not, you are standing for a number of things you may not even be aware of. C.L. discusses why you might want to make sure you are standing for God and what standing for God can do for you.  Proverbs 1:32,33      Acts 5 Romans 5:8    Mark 10:45    1 Peter 2:9    Ephesians 2:10     ...

If you're a human being, then there's a great chance you're dealing with some sort of pressure at this moment or will be dealing with pressure in the future. How should you deal with it? Where does it come from? Is there such a thing as "good pressure"? Let's talk about the weird balance that's needed in order to feel the pressure but then LOVE the pressure.      John 6:14,15    1 Samuel 18:6-8   ...

There are some "harmless fun" philosophies that Christians should beware of—because they try to put us under a spell. Do you know your Zodiac sign? Are you superstitious? Do you know what or whom you're worshiping? Let's make sure we aren't under any spells and know how to avoid them altogether.      Ephesians 4:27-29      Proverbs 3:5            Isaiah 2:6            Isaiah 8:19,20      Isaiah 47...

This episode originally ran in January 2022. We'll be back next week with a new episode from C.L.! 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. You can now also WATCH C.L.! That's...

Here's a personal favorite episode from C.L. that first ran in November 2022. Enjoy while we're on break! Another passage from Galatians 6 that C.L. has a tattoo of is a reminder to stop planting garbage. Destruction comes when we plant the wrongs things and our focus is in the wrong place. Weeds can grow almost anywhere; and especially in our culture, they will be prevalent. Godly growth takes ti...