The Nonmicrowaved Truth With C.L. Whiteside

Latest Episodes:

Starving in a Feast: When "More" Isn't the Answer Jun 17, 2025

Show notes

We say we want more clarity from God, more detail in Scripture, more proof to believe. But what if we're starving, not because God hasn’t spoken or provided enough evidence but because we haven’t listened? This episode challenges the idea that we need “more” and instead asks: What are we doing with what we’ve already been given? You’ll be reminded that God has spoken, his Word is enough, and faith grows by trusting what’s already been shown, not by demanding more signs.

John 20:30,31
1 John 4:8
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
John 3:16
Acts 8:12-24
John 8:1-11
Exodus 31:18
Psalm 119:105
Romans 15:4
2 Timothy 3:16,17
John 20:24-29
1 Timothy 2:4-6

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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 his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches for the nonmicrowaved truth. C.L. gets that what’s cool and acceptable now, may not be cool and acceptable tomorrow—and most importantly, may not be what’s best.

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The Balanced Believer: Mind, Body, Bank, Spirit Jun 10, 2025

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Is it possible to be spiritually on fire but physically, mentally, or financially falling apart? This episode confronts a dangerous myth in Christian circles—that holiness means neglecting other parts of your life. We will dive into why followers of Jesus should stop settling for dysfunction in areas God clearly cares about and examine how imbalance in any one area can drag down the rest. God didn’t call you to be mediocre in every other area while being “super spiritual.” He wants your whole life.

Matthew 25:18-29
Proverbs 3:9
1Corinthians 6:19,20
Psalm 92:14
Proverbs 12:25
Luke 12:25,26
Psalm 42:5
Isaiah 26:3
Jeremiah 29:11-14
Romans 12:12
Proverbs 24:6
Proverbs 15:22
1 Corinthians 3:3
Hebrews 5:13,14
Proverbs 16:18
Obadiah 1:3
Deuteronomy 8:17,18
Luke 2:52
1 Corinthians 10:31

About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":

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- Twitter or Instagram: @ChampionLife23

- TikTok: @clwhiteside

The Poison Disguised as Culture Jun 03, 2025

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In this episode, we'll confront a hard non-microwaved truth: Not everything culture celebrates is harmless. From viral mantras like “live your truth” and “do you” to deeper societal shifts around race, justice, identity, and pleasure—have we been drinking poison dressed in the clothes of freedom, fun, or fairness?

Matthew 24:38,39
Proverbs 6:27–29
Matthew 6:33
Luke 23:18–21
Mark 9:38–41
Philippians 3:6–11

About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":

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- Twitter or Instagram: @ChampionLife23

- TikTok: @clwhiteside

Eating Away From God ... or Toward Him? May 27, 2025

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Is your diet pulling you closer or further from your purpose? In this episode, we’ll examine if food is serving as a fuel and a connector or as an idol and a distraction. With biblical insight and honest reflection, this episode challenges you to ask: Are you glorifying God with what you eat and drink?

1 Corinthians 10:31
Philippians 3:19
Proverbs 23:2
Proverbs 23:21
Galatians 6:8
Daniel 1:8-16
Leviticus 11
Acts 10:15
Daniel 9:3
Luke 5:29
Psalm 104:15
1 Corinthians 11:23-26

About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":

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- Twitter or Instagram: @ChampionLife23

- TikTok: @clwhiteside

We’re at War: Should We Make Friends With Our Enemies? May 20, 2025

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In this episode, we will confront the real battle lines in life—spiritual, internal, and relational. Are you fighting the wrong enemies while compromising with the ones who truly oppose God's will? Discover why loving your enemies doesn’t mean befriending them and how compromising with darkness always leads to loss. It's time to stop seeking approval from what you're meant to resist—and stand firm in the war you're already in.

Ephesians 6:12
Matthew 5:44
1 Peter 5:8
James 4:4
Romans 8:7,8
Galatians 5:24
Matthew 12:30
Deuteronomy 7:3-5
Galatians 1:10
Daniel 3:16-18
1 Timothy 6:12
Colossians 2:14,15

About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":

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Call Out or Lift Up? When to Rebuke and When to Restore May 13, 2025

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Do you naturally lift people up—or feel called to call them out? In this episode, we'll wrestle with the tension between calling out arrogance and lifting up the ashamed, because both require Spirit-led wisdom. One of the worst things we can do is kick someone when they’re already down—but just as dangerous is empowering someone who's stuck in sin and denial.

Romans 3:22-24
Galatians 6:1,7,8
Hebrews 10:26,27
2 Samuel 12:1-13
Proverbs 27:5,6
Acts 3:13-16,26
1 Corinthians 4:14,18
John 4 (Samaritan woman)
Matthew 27:4,5 (Judas)
1 John 1:9
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Psalm 103:8-12

About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":

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- Twitter or Instagram: @ChampionLife23

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The False Peace Killing Our Homes May 06, 2025

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Families are avoiding godly conflict in the name of comfort, but real love demands real battles for truth. Silence and compromise open the door to deeper sin. If you’re tired of watching your family drift from God while everyone smiles and stays silent, this is for you. It’s time to battle in the Spirit, not avoid in fear. In this episode we'll dig into the dangerous false peace that’s killing spiritual growth inside our homes.

Genesis 3:6
Luke 12:51-53
Proverbs 13:24
Proverbs 22:6
Matthew 10:37,38
Joshua 24:15

About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":

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The Dangerous Comfort of a Partial God Apr 29, 2025

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Who do you say God is? A friend? A jerk? A judge? A healer? A provider? So often, we reduce the Creator of the universe to a single role that suits our comfort, our desires, or our limitations. In this episode, we’ll dive into how we limit God's identity—choosing his mercy but rejecting his justice, calling him Father but ignoring his discipline, seeing him as our provider while forgetting his holiness. Let’s wrestle with the truth of who God is.

John 8:11
Matthew 16:24,25
Genesis 3
Numbers 32:13
John 3:16
Jonah 3:10
Jonah 4:1,2
1 Samuel 15:3
Genesis 19:24,25
Genesis 18:24,25
Proverbs 13:24
Revelation 3:19
James 1:16-18
Luke 12:7
John 11:33
Matthew 16:13-16
John 6:14,15
Revelation 3:20
John 3:17

About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":

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- Twitter or Instagram: @ChampionLife23

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Culture Says Hustle—God Says Hold On Apr 22, 2025

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How does delayed gratification fit into the Christian life? While culture tells us to hustle for instant results, God often says, “Hold on.” In this episode, we'll explore the overlooked process of waiting, trusting, and growing—highlighting how God develops his best work over time, not overnight.

1 Samuel 16
2 Samuel 5:4
1 Samuel 16:21
1 Samuel 17:34
1 Samuel 17
1 Chronicles 29:28
Acts 7:23
Acts 7:30
Genesis 12
Genesis 15:4,5
Genesis 16:2-4
Genesis 18:10
Genesis 21:5
Genesis 17:17
Genesis 25:7
Genesis 41:46
Genesis 41:12-14
Hebrews 12:11
John 13:7

About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":

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- Twitter or Instagram: @ChampionLife23

- TikTok: @clwhiteside

Run for Your Life: Fleeing Temptation, Running to Truth Apr 15, 2025

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Have you ever tried to see how close you can get to the line without crossing it? If you're saying no ... you're lying. We’ve all been there. This episode challenges you to stop flirting with temptation and start running toward God's truth. It's time to protect your relationship with God, redefine what “blessing” really means, and hold on to the beautiful truths that never leave you feeling like you’ve missed out. Obedience isn’t about missing out on fun—it’s about discovering what real joy, peace, and purpose look like.

John 12:3-6
Genesis 39:4,6-12
Philippians 4:7
Ephesians 5
Numbers 21:6-9
Mark 10
Matthew 18:8,9
James 4:8
Matthew 11:28,29

About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":

Hit up C.L. on social media:

- Twitter or Instagram: @ChampionLife23

- TikTok: @clwhiteside