Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda - Harris Creek Baptist Church

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Episode 383: Selling Out Arenas & Staying Surrendered | feat. Forrest Frank Aug 03, 2026

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This week we sit down with Christian artist Forrest Frank — live from the tour bus — to talk about what it looks like to steward massive success while keeping your heart fully surrendered to God. Forrest opens up about eight years of grinding before his breakthrough, how he stopped sneaking Jesus into his music and started giving him every breath, and why the surrendered life is available to everyone — not just the people in the arena. This one will leave you fired up!

Episode 382: Nike, Kobe & Pointing Your Life Toward What Matters | feat. John Olinger Jul 27, 2026

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This week we sit down with John Olinger — former global brand director for Kobe Bryant at Nike and author of Worthy Wins — to talk about what it looks like to point your life toward what actually matters most. John opens up about losing both parents, a season of unexpected career upheaval, and how God used every chapter of his story to prepare him for something he never saw coming. If you've ever wondered whether your past experiences are being wasted, this episode is for you!

Episode 381: The Happiness Crisis: Why Hard Things Lead to Joy | feat. Jon Eckert Jul 20, 2026

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This week we sit down with author and educator Jon Eckert to talk about his new book The Happiness Crisis and why the pursuit of happiness is actually keeping people from finding it. Jon breaks down how adversity, belonging, and curiosity are the real building blocks of a joyful life — and why Gen Z may be the generation that finally gets it right. Send this one to every parent, teacher, and young adult in your life, and grab a copy of The Happiness Crisis wherever books are sold! https://a.co/d/08kTjIow

Episode 380: Who Are You Becoming in College? | feat. Josh Rutledge Jul 13, 2026

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In this episode we sit down with Josh Rutledge from Liberty University to talk about what spiritual formation actually looks like in the college years — and why the decisions you make at 19 can shape who you are for decades. JP opens up about his own first nine days of college and the fork in the road that followed, and Josh shares why this generation of students may be more spiritually hungry than any before them. If you're in college, heading there, or wish you could go back and do it differently, this one's for you!

Episode 379: Faith, Fear & Fighting for Your Family | feat. Christian Huff Jul 06, 2026

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This week JP, Nate and Kathy sit down with Christian Huff, husband of Sadie Robertson, to talk about what it really looks like to lead your family through fear, anger, and hard seasons. Christian opens up about a terrifying medical scare with his daughter, wrestling with anger toward God, and what it means to step into spiritual strength as a husband and father. If you've ever found yourself blaming God for the enemy's work, this one is for you!

Episode 378: Tough Enough: Calling Men Higher | feat. Trey Tucker Jun 29, 2026

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This week JP and Kathy sit down with therapist and author Trey Tucker to talk about the two traps most young men fall into — chasing achievement to outrun insecurity, or staying passive to avoid failing at all. Trey shares wisdom from his book Tough Enough on building a "team," getting comfortable with silence, and using what God gave you for others instead of yourself. He also tells the wild, true story of going undercover overseas to help rescue women from sex trafficking. Pick up Tough Enough and pass this one along to the men in your life who need to hear it.

Episode 377: Priorities, Big Rocks & Beating Busyness | Live at Beso Live Jun 22, 2026

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As an extension of JP's Friday Q&A, he answers live audience questions from Beso Live! Topics include prioritizing the big rocks of life, why your phone is the biggest threat to intimacy with God, learning to say no, and what it actually takes to live a life leveraged for the kingdom.

Episode 376: Modesty, Dating Standards & Motive | Live at Beso Live Jun 15, 2026

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As an extension of JP's Friday Q&A, he answers live audience questions from Beso Live! Topics include modesty and what the Bible actually says about it, how culture shapes our standards, dating with discernment, and why God cares more about why you wear what you wear than what you wear.

Episode 375: Q&A with JP Part 2 | Live at Beso Live Jun 08, 2026

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We are back for Part 2 of the Q&A with JP as he answers live audience questions from Beso Live! Topics include storing up treasures in heaven, the purpose of prayer, grief and loss, discipleship, insecurity, legalism, and how to know if you're truly saved.

Episode 374: Finding Hope in Suffering | feat. Kirby Kelly Jun 01, 2026

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In this episode we talk to author Kirby Kelly about her new book The Fabric of Hope. Life is full of seasons that leave us asking "why God?" — but what if those same seasons are exactly how He builds our faith? We talk with Kirby about how God weaves redemption into suffering and why bringing Him your honest pain is the key to finding real hope!

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