Truth Behind The Mike with Mike Stone

Most men have been handed two lies: that you're the problem — toxic, broken, too much — or that you're fine just for showing up. Neither is true.  In this episode, Mike Stone breaks down what God actually calls men to: not dominance, not passivity, but presence.  Using Proverbs 24:16, the lives of King David and Peter, we unpack why God doesn't disqualify men for falling — only for...

Most people who grew up in church have never actually met the real Jesus — not the real one. They've met Therapist Jesus . Political Jesus . Mascot Jesus . In this episode, we set those substitutes aside and go back to the Gospels to meet the real Jesus — the one who emptied rooms with his words, claimed to be God to his own people's faces, and ate dinner with everyone the religious esta...

How can a loving God send people to hell? Explore the tension between divine love and the concept of hell to find clarity. This video addresses the difficult question of how a loving God relates to the reality of hell. It is designed for anyone wrestling with theological doubts or seeking a deeper understanding of divine judgment. We examine common perspectives on this topic to help you reconcile...

Every June, Christians seem to fall into one of two camps. Some charge into the culture war with anger and condemnation. Others stay silent and avoid the conversation altogether. But what did Jesus actually do? In this video, we examine Scripture—not social media—and look directly at how Jesus engaged people who were living in sin. From the woman at the well, to the woman caught in adultery, to Za...

What if the greatest battle you’re facing right now isn’t happening around you… but inside you? In this powerful Christian message, Mike Stone breaks down the real war for your mind — how the enemy twists truth through fear, accusation, distraction, anxiety, shame, and spiritual deception. From Genesis to the words of Jesus, Scripture reveals that spiritual warfare often begins with a thought:  “D...

Have you ever loved God… but still felt spiritually numb ? You still believe. You still pray. You still want God. But deep down, something feels disconnected. In this video, we’re talking honestly about spiritual burnout , exhaustion, spiritual fatigue , distraction, anxiety, and why so many Christians today are feeling distant from God. This isn’t about fake perfection or shallow motivation. It’s...

Would you die for your faith? It’s a question most Christians avoid—but one Jesus never softened. In this episode of Truth Behind the Mike, Mike Stone challenges believers to confront the real cost of following Jesus. We live in a culture where faith is often comfortable—but what happens when it isn’t? What happens when following Christ costs you your reputation… your relationships… your career… o...

What happens when you survive cancer… but still feel like giving up? In this powerful episode of Truth Behind the Mike, I sit down with Glen Kirkpatrick —a 2x cancer survivor who faced something even more terrifying than disease: deep depression and suicidal thoughts. Glen shares his raw, unfiltered journey: Being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at 30 Beating cancer… then watching it come back F...

You’re not alone. And more importantly—God sees what others don’t. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, isolated, or worn down from doing the right thing… this is for you. “ Let us not grow weary in doing good… ” — Galatians 6:9 🎯 In this video: • Hidden battles people never see • How pressure changes you (if you let it) • Spiritual warfare in everyday life • Why integrity still matters • How to st...

What do you do when God doesn’t make sense? In this powerful and emotional episode of Truth Behind the Mike , Mike sits down with Worship Pastor Jakobee Cotton from Living Hope Church in Findlay, Ohio to share a story that will deeply move you. After walking through a season of faith, calling, and surrender… Jakobee and his wife were faced with the unimaginable: 💔 Losing their son at 17 weeks. In...

Why does the Bible say “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom”—yet the fear of God is rarely talked about in modern Christianity? In this episode of the Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike Stone explores the biblical meaning of the fear of the Lord, why this foundational truth has faded from many churches, and what happens to faith and culture when reverence for God disappears. Through scriptu...

Is belief in Jesus Christ based on blind faith… or credible evidence? In this video, we examine the historical, scientific, and philosophical evidence surrounding Christianity and the resurrection of Jesus. From the origin of the universe and the fine-tuning of physical laws to the historical case for the resurrection, we explore arguments that many historians, scientists, and philosophers take se...

What if the greatest threat to Christianity in America isn’t persecution — but distraction? In this video, we explore a powerful thought experiment: If Satan wanted to turn Americans away from Jesus, how would he do it? Not through banning churches. Not through burning Bibles. But through busyness, comfort theology, political tribalism, cultural embarrassment, and shifting the focus away from the...

During the recent State of the Union, something stood out — not because of policy, but because of how we respond to moral issues in our culture. When did we stop calling evil… evil? In this video, we examine Isaiah 5:20, Romans 1, and the growing moral confusion in modern culture. This isn’t about politics. It’s about discernment. It’s about truth. It’s about whether Christians still have the cour...

Most people think spiritual danger looks like rebellion. But Jesus warned about something far more subtle — and far more dangerous. This video explores what the Bible says about lukewarm faith, spiritual drift, and how believers slowly lose passion for God without realizing it. In Revelation 3, Jesus delivers one of His strongest warnings to the church — a warning about becoming spiritually lukewa...

Most people don’t destroy their lives in one moment… they drift there. In this episode of Truth Behind the Mike , we explore the powerful “2-degree drift” analogy — and how small compromises slowly pull us away from God, truth, and the life we were created to live. The truth is: ✔ Marriages rarely collapse overnight ✔ Faith rarely disappears suddenly ✔ Integrity rarely breaks in one decision It us...

What happens when God intervenes at the last possible moment? In this powerful episode of Truth Behind the Mike with Mike Stone , Christian journalist Mark Ellis (GodReports.com) shares jaw-dropping true stories of faith, survival, and eternity. Mark has spent 25 years collecting real, verified testimonies of God at work—from the only known survivor inside the 9/11 impact zone , to an atheist prof...

It seems like every few weeks, another Christian leader falls—and many believers are left confused, discouraged, or even mocked for their faith. In this episode of Behind the Mike Podcast , Mike & Joshua Stone slow the conversation down and ask a deeper question: Why does this keep happening—and what does it reveal about where our faith is anchored? This is not a reaction video. This is not ab...

It feels like everything is offensive now, and outrage is everywhere. Disagreement feels dangerous. Conversations feel tense. And outrage feels like the default response to almost everything. Most people sense something has changed—but they struggle to explain why. In this episode of Behind the Mike , we step back and look at what’s happening beneath the surface. Not from a political angle. Not fr...

If your faith feels heavier than it used to, you’re not alone. You still believe. You still love God. But it feels harder to focus… harder to pray… harder to stay present. Many Christians today feel spiritually tired, mentally overwhelmed, and quietly discouraged—and they don’t know why. This video isn’t about guilt or trying harder. It’s about understanding what’s shaping our minds, why discourag...

As we step toward 2026, many Christians are trying to build a new year on an old foundation. In this powerful final episode of 2025, Mike Stone reveals three spiritual anchors you must leave behind if you want to walk fully in God’s purpose—regret, comparison, and comfort. Drawing from Scripture, including Genesis 19, John 21, Isaiah 43, and Lamentations 3, this episode challenges believers to sto...

Comparison rarely shouts — it whispers. And when it does, it quietly steals something precious: your joy. In this powerful episode of Behind the Mike Podcast with Mike Stone , we dive deep into why comparison is so dangerous for believers, how subtly it creeps into our faith, and how Jesus directly confronts it in Scripture. Have you ever been faithful… obedient… committed to Christ — yet wondered...

What if the nativity wasn’t sentimental — but courageous, gritty, historical, and deeply human? In this exclusive interview, Director David L. Cunningham reveals the inspiration, historical accuracy, and behind-the-scenes challenges of Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas — premiering Tuesday, December 9th at 8 PM ET on ABC. This isn’t the westernized version of Christmas. This is the REAL...

Hypocrisy in the Church has quietly destroyed more faith than atheism, suffering, or doubt. In this episode of Behind the Mike Podcast , Mike Stone speaks directly to anyone who has been hurt, betrayed, disappointed, or wounded by Christians, pastors, spiritual leaders, or church culture. If someone’s sin shook your faith… maybe your faith was standing on them instead of Christ. 🔥 In this message...

Loneliness is quietly becoming one of the biggest struggles inside the church. Many believers feel isolated, unseen, or disconnected—especially heading into the holiday season. In this episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike breaks down why loneliness is so widespread, why Christians rarely admit they feel this way, and how Jesus Himself understands deep isolation. You’ll hear: • The difference b...