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Faith Wins: Mobilizing the Church w/ Chad Connelly Sep 10, 2025

In this episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Chad Connelly, founder of Faith Wins and one of the nation’s leading voices equipping pastors to reengage in the civic arena with courage.

Chad shares his journey from serving as a state party chairman to launching Faith Wins, and how his mission has become maximizing Christian turnout at the ballot box. With millions of professing believers sitting out every election, Chad challenges the Church to recover its salt and light influence in the public square—and shows practical ways pastors and churches can step into their civic responsibility without fear.

Topics Covered:

Why millions of Christians don’t vote—and why that must change
The biblical case for civic engagement and voting your values
Overcoming the fear of being “too controversial” from the pulpit
Why voter registration and voter guides matter for every church
Responding to accusations of “Christian nationalism” with biblical truth

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Apostles, Not Assassins w/ Steve Deace Sep 03, 2025

In this conversation, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Blaze Media host and cultural commentator Steve Deace to talk about the dangers facing the modern Church, from seeker-sensitive compromise to the rise of toxic empathy. Steve doesn’t hold back as he calls out pastors who fear offending people more than God, the apologetic silence after Roe v. Wade was overturned, and why the Church must stop retreating into “evangelical monasteries.”

Steve also shares a powerful personal testimony about God speaking to him in a hospital, reminding him that the Church needs apostles, not assassins.

Topics Covered:

Why the seeker-sensitive model crippled discipleship
The danger of replacing the Great Commandment with “don’t offend anyone”
Why pastors stayed silent after Roe v. Wade was overturned
The rise of toxic empathy in the pulpit
Evangelical monasticism and the retreat from culture
Why courage—not compromise—is the Church’s greatest need
Steve’s personal encounter with God: “I need apostles, not assassins”

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Laughing Through the Madness Aug 27, 2025

Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Taylor Ransom for a conversation that’s equal parts funny and profound. Taylor opens up about his journey in comedy and how satire has become one of his boldest tools for the Kingdom.

From dealing with critics to navigating life in the entertainment world, Taylor shows how laughter can both disarm and inspire.

Topics Covered:

Using comedy as a weapon against cultural deception
The fine line between humor and compromise
Courageously holding to biblical truth in entertainment
How Christians can use satire without losing their witness

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Leading with Faith Through Life’s Storms w/ Luke Barnett Aug 20, 2025

Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Pastor Luke Barnett of Dream City Church for an inspiring conversation about faith, resilience, and leading through adversity. From personal trials to building a ministry that impacts thousands, Luke shares how to stand strong when life throws its hardest challenges—and why a deep, unshakable trust in God is the key to enduring success in both ministry and life.

Topics Covered:

How a life-threatening accident reshaped Luke’s perspective on ministry
The biblical foundation for resilience and perseverance
Building a thriving church culture rooted in faith and vision
Why personal character matters more than public platform
Encouragement for leaders facing burnout or discouragement

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The Greatest Mistake in the Modern Church w/ Nathan Finochio (Part 2) Aug 13, 2025

In this hard-hitting episode, Pastor Lucas Miles welcomes back theologian and meme-maker Nathan Finochio to call out what he believes is the biggest error the Church has made in the last 40 years: the seeker-sensitive movement.

Finochio pulls no punches as he breaks down how soft sermons, cultural appeasement, and a lack of theological depth have weakened the modern pulpit—and what it’s going to take to rebuild a Church that actually disciples believers instead of entertaining crowds.

The Crisis of Theological Illiteracy w/ Nathan Finochio (Part 1) Aug 06, 2025

Pastor Lucas Miles and Nathan Finochio talk about one of the Church’s biggest blind spots: theological illiteracy. According to Nathan, the problem isn’t just that Christians don’t read their Bibles—it’s that many don’t even know what Christian doctrine is.

They dive into the difference between theology and mere Bible familiarity, why many pastors avoid hard truths, and how doctrinal shallowness is hurting the Church’s witness in a post-Christian culture. It’s a conversation that calls both leaders and laypeople to go deeper—beyond slogans, beyond vibes, and into the actual substance of the faith.

Topics Covered:

The difference between biblical literacy and theological understanding
Why the Church must recover a love for doctrine
The danger of reducing Christianity to moralism or vibes
The importance of church tradition and historical grounding
Why catechesis and theological training should matter again

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The Cost of Conviction w/ Kathy Ireland (Part 2) Jul 30, 2025

In Part 2 of this conversation, Pastor Lucas Miles and Kathy Ireland go deeper into what it means to live out a courageous Christian witness in a culture that often demands compromise. Kathy shares how faith guides her decisions as a leader, what the Church must do to reclaim cultural ground, and why truth, no matter how unpopular, is always worth defending.

Choosing Conviction Over Comfort w/ Kathy Ireland (Part 1) Jul 23, 2025

In this heartfelt episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with model, actress, and entrepreneur Kathy Ireland to talk about the courage to follow Christ in the spotlight—and the cost that often comes with it. From her journey through Hollywood to leading a God-honoring business, Kathy opens up about standing for truth, fighting for life, and living unapologetically for Jesus in a culture that often wants believers to stay silent.

This episode is a testament to what happens when faith meets boldness—and why now more than ever, we need strong women and men who won’t compromise on biblical truth.

Topics Covered:

Kathy Ireland’s journey from supermodel to sold-out Christian
Why she won’t stay silent on abortion and biblical values
How to navigate faith in the public eye
The power of prayer and the role of Scripture in her daily life
Encouragement for women called to stand boldly in today’s culture

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Evil Is Real: Demons, Deliverance & The Supernatural w/ Billy Hallowell Jul 16, 2025

What does the Bible actually say about the supernatural—and why is it making a comeback in our cultural conversations? In this gripping episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with journalist and author Billy Hallowell to discuss spiritual warfare, exorcism, Hollywood’s obsession with the occult, and how Christians can reclaim a biblical worldview when it comes to good and evil.

From demonic manifestations to misunderstood Bible verses, this conversation is a sobering and timely reminder: the spiritual realm is not a myth—and believers must be equipped for the battle.

Topics Covered:

Why culture is fascinated by the demonic
The biblical case for the supernatural world
What exorcisms actually look like—and why they’re increasing
How to discern spiritual deception in pop culture
Why Christians must take evil seriously while standing in victory

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From Wikipedia to Christ: Larry Sanger’s Journey to Truth Jul 09, 2025

What happens when one of the architects of online knowledge has a radical encounter with the Truth? In this episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Larry Sanger—co-founder of Wikipedia—to talk about censorship, decentralization, and the powerful story of how a former atheist philosopher came to faith in Jesus.

From questioning Ayn Rand to navigating the woke takeover of academia and Big Tech, Larry shares the brick-by-brick journey that tore down his intellectual barriers and rebuilt a foundation rooted in Christ.

Topics Covered:

Larry’s viral conversion story after five years of silence
Why he left Wikipedia and became one of its biggest critics
How Big Tech controls the narrative—and what we can do about it
Decentralization, digital sovereignty, and data ownership
The role of Christian philosophy and apologetics in Sanger’s journey
Why the cumulative case for God finally convinced him

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The Real Reason People Reject God w/ Dr. Frank Turek (Part 2) Jul 02, 2025

In Part 2 of this thought-provoking conversation, Pastor Lucas Miles and renowned apologist Dr. Frank Turek go beyond the evidence and dive into the real reason many people reject Christianity—not because it isn’t true, but because they don’t want it to be true.

Drawing from years of debates, campus Q&As, and biblical insight, Dr. Turek reveals how emotional resistance, moral conflict, and spiritual rebellion often underlie intellectual objections. If you're serious about defending your faith and understanding the heart behind unbelief, this episode will equip you to engage with clarity and compassion

Topics Covered:

Why belief in God is often a moral issue, not just an intellectual one
The difference between “can’t believe” and “won’t believe”
How to respond when someone admits they still wouldn’t believe—even if it were true
What Romans 1 says about suppressing the truth
The link between truth, freedom, and responsibility

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Why People Reject the Bible w/ Dr. Frank Turek (Part 1) Jun 25, 2025

Dr. Frank Turek joins Pastor Lucas Miles for a no-nonsense conversation on why so many people reject biblical truth—not because of evidence, but because of preference. This episode exposes the deeper motives behind common objections to Christianity and provides bold ways to answer them.

If you’ve ever been told “I wouldn’t believe even if it were true,” or faced pushback over what the Bible says about morality, this episode will help you navigate those issues.

Topics Covered:

Why most objections to Christianity are moral, not intellectual
The real reason people don’t want the Bible to be true
Why “your truth” is a cultural trap
What the Bible actually says about slavery and same-sex attraction
How to deal with people who reject truth on principle
The cost of following Jesus vs. the comfort of culture

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The Revival Starts in You w/ Nicholas Bowling Jun 18, 2025

In this faith-fueled episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with evangelist Nicholas Bowling to talk about revival—real revival—and why it starts with you. From preaching the gospel in college campuses and public parks to witnessing radical healings and deliverance, Nicholas brings raw stories and bold conviction about what it means to be a follower of Jesus in today’s culture.

Topics Covered:

Why revival isn’t an event—it’s obedience
How to preach Christ in uncomfortable places
The danger of waiting on a move of God you’re called to start
Miracles, healing, and power evangelism
Challenging the Church to disciple, not entertain

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This Isn’t Neutral Ground Anymore w/ Mark Driscoll (Part 2) Jun 11, 2025

In Part 2 of their conversation, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Pastor Mark Driscoll to discuss how pastors can no longer pretend we’re living in a “neutral world.” As the culture shifts from positive to hostile toward biblical values, church leaders must confront one critical question: Who do you fear more—God or man?

From navigating spiritual attacks in the pulpit to preparing sermons, this episode is a wake-up call for every believer tired of watching truth take a back seat to comfort.

Topics Covered:

Understanding the shift: Positive, Neutral, and Hostile world paradigms
How fear of man is shaping weak pulpits
What real sermon prep looks like in a spiritually hostile culture
Why pastors must preach with courage, not compromise
How repentance—not relevance—is the path to revival
Preparing your people to stand firm when the world pushes back

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Soft Men, Weak Pulpits, and the Fall of the American Church w/ Mark Driscoll Jun 04, 2025

The Church is in crisis—not because of culture, but because of cowardice. In this episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Pastor Mark Driscoll to talk about the collapse of biblical masculinity in leadership, why emotional fragility is destroying the pulpit, and how to reclaim strength in a Church that’s lost its backbone.

This is a call to men, pastors, and believers everywhere: if the Church is going to survive, we need conviction—not compromise.

Topics Covered:

The dangerous rise of “feminized” Christianity

Why the Church needs strong, godly men

How pastors have traded courage for clout

The role of emotional resilience in ministry

What real spiritual leadership looks like in 2025

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The Social Media Gospel w/ Brooks Phillips May 28, 2025

What happens when your TikTok feed is shaping your theology more than Scripture? In this high-impact episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with evangelist and content creator Brooks Phillips to talk about emotional fragility in the Church, why offense has become a virtue, and how believers can stay grounded in biblical truth while navigating a noisy online world.

If you're ready to grow in resilience and anchor your identity in something deeper than digital affirmation, this one’s for you.

Topics Covered:

Why emotional maturity is vital in an age of online outrage

The danger of building your theology off TikTok & reels

How to stay unoffended and unshaken as a believer

What it means to follow Jesus, not your feelings

Brooks’ journey from TikTok virality to gospel clarity

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The Crisis of the American Church: Discipleship, Worldview, and the Fight for Truth w/ George Barna May 21, 2025

In this episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Dr. George Barna—America’s most respected Christian researcher—for a raw conversation about the decline of biblical worldview, the failure of discipleship, and how parents, pastors, and churches can reverse the trend before it’s too late.

Barna exposes the uncomfortable truth: most American Christians don’t actually live with a biblical worldview, including 59% of senior pastors and 88% of children’s pastors. He shares the seven cornerstones of biblical worldview formation, the role of media in shaping belief, and how parents and grandparents can reclaim their influence with the next generation.

🧠 Topics Covered:

What a biblical worldview really is (and why most Christians don’t have one)
The media’s role in shaping belief more than the Church
Why only 3% of adults meet Jesus’ standard of discipleship
The surprising influence of grandparents in Gen Z’s spiritual life
How churches can stop measuring attendance and start measuring maturity

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"I Met Jesus in My Room" w/ Lola Sheen May 14, 2025

In this deeply moving episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Lola Sheen, daughter of actors Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards, to share her powerful testimony of coming to Jesus after years of depression, anxiety, and searching for meaning in all the wrong places.

Lola opens up about growing up in the Hollywood spotlight, battling mental health struggles, experimenting with New Age practices, and the moment Jesus radically entered her life in a supernatural encounter that changed everything. If you’ve ever wondered whether anyone is too far gone or if Gen Z can encounter real, transformative faith — this is an episode you can’t miss.

K E Y M O M E N T S:

[01:00] Growing up in the Hollywood spotlight

[06:00] Mental health decline and isolation

[09:30] Searching for meaning in New Age practices

[14:30] The night Jesus supernaturally met Lola

[22:00] Lola’s encouragement to young people struggling with depression

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When Government Calls the Church Nonessential w/ Pastor Rob McCoy May 07, 2025

Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Pastor Rob McCoy to talk about faith, freedom, and the fight for truth in a world that increasingly labels the Church nonessential. Rob shares how he stood against government overreach, the true meaning of Romans 13, and why pastoral leadership in today’s culture must be courageous and uncompromising.

If you’re ready to strengthen your faith and boldly stand for truth, this conversation is for you.

Key Moments:

[03:10] Why the Church cannot stay silent in cultural battles

[09:45] Romans 13: What submission to authority really means

[15:50] Lessons from the church lockdowns

[21:30] How Gen Z is waking up to truth

[26:10] A challenge to pastors: shepherd boldly, not passively

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Heresy, Unity, and the Future of the Church w/ Elijah Lamb Apr 30, 2025

In this powerful episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with preacher and content creator Elijah Lamb to talk about heresy, humility, and the urgent need for doctrinal clarity in a divided culture. Together, they tackle why accusations of “false teaching” can be dangerous, where we must draw real theological lines, and how Gen Z is craving substance over spectacle.

If you care about unity without compromise, or raising up the next generation in truth, this conversation will sharpen your vision and strengthen your resolve.

Topics Covered:

Why “heresy” isn’t a word to throw around lightly
How to recognize gospel essentials vs. secondary issues
Why Gen Z is rejecting trendy Christianity
How faithful preaching forms a biblical worldview
What real unity in the Body of Christ looks like

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Introducing the Strong Church Podcast Apr 15, 2025

The Strong Church Podcast with Lucas Miles is a no-fluff, spiritually grounded show for believers who are tired of the Church bending to the culture instead of transforming it. Pastor, author, and cultural commentator Lucas Miles invites leading voices from the worlds of theology, politics, media, and activism to speak truth into the chaos of our post-truth society. Every episode is designed to equip and embolden listeners to live boldly for Christ in a world that's lost its mind. If you’re looking for theology with a backbone, truth with grit, and conversations that pull no punches.

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