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The Real Jesus vs. What They Preach (Most Christians Have Never Met Him) Jun 19, 2026

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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 establishment had written off.
This is the final episode in our 3-part series:
Pride Month → Hell & Judgment → The Real Jesus.
In this video:
🔹 The 3 substitute versions of Jesus most churches preach (and what they're missing)
🔹 3 moments in the Gospels where Jesus' words made people walk away — John 6:66, Luke 14, John 8
🔹 Why Jesus ate with tax collectors, touched lepers, and spoke to women alone in public
🔹 His claim to be God in John 14:6 — and why C.S. Lewis said "good moral teacher" was never actually on the table
🔹 The one question Jesus is still asking 2,000 years later
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 The Jesus Most People Have Never Met
2:08 The 3 Substitute Jesuses Churches Preach
7:19 Moment 1: "I Am the Bread of Life" (John 6:66)
9:48 Moment 2: "Hate Your Family"? (Luke 14)
12:00 Moment 3: "Before Abraham Was, I AM" (John 8)
13:49 Who Jesus Actually Spent Time With
16:30 His Claim: "I Am the Way, the Truth, the Life" (John 14:6)
18:35 Liar, Lunatic, or Lord? (C.S. Lewis)
21:06 Series Wrap-Up: What Do You Do With Him?
23:31 The Only Question That Matters
25:04 Subscribe for More
📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCED
John 6:35–66 | Luke 14:26–33 | John 8:58–59 | Exodus 3:14 | John 14:6
🎬 WATCH THE FULL SERIES
Part 1 — What Does Jesus Say About Pride Month?:
https://youtu.be/6gcckV3nzjE?is=QqrV0oqEW-39LQ2J
Part 2 — Why Would a Loving God Send Anyone to Hell?: https://youtu.be/MoocPETnVb0?is=6fuKgHdDHB70uu8N
Part 3 — The Real Jesus vs. What They Preach (this video)
💬 If this struck a chord, share it — not to argue with anyone, but because someone in your life is probably sitting with the same questions and doesn't know where to look.
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Why Would a Loving God Send Anyone to Hell? | Theological Truths Jun 15, 2026

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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 these seemingly contradictory ideas.
By engaging with the theology of hell, you will gain a clearer framework for processing this challenging subject. Whether you are questioning your faith or simply curious about Christian teaching, this discussion provides a thoughtful way to approach the nature of God and hell.
Subscribe for weekly theology breakdowns and comment below with your own questions on faith.

We'll cover:
• Why love and judgment are NOT opposites
• What Gehenna actually means — and why Jesus used it 12 times
• The C.S. Lewis framework from The Great Divorce that changes everything
• What hell actually IS according to Jesus (it's not what hellfire preachers say)
• How to hold this doctrine with urgency AND humility
• What to do if this question is personal for you—because of someone you've lost
This isn't a comfortable episode. But it's an honest one. And by the end, you'll
have a framework for hell and judgment that doesn't fit neatly into either the
conservative or progressive box.
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📌 SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:
1 John 4:8 | Matthew 10:28 | Matthew 25:41, 46 | Luke 16:19-31 | John 3:17-19 | 2 Peter 3:9 | Matthew 5
📖 BOOKS MENTIONED:
The Great Divorce – C.S. Lewis
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#Apologetics #FaithQuestions #Deconstruction
Time-Stamped Chapters:
0:00 The question everyone's afraid to ask
1:44 Who's really asking — and why it matters
3:27 God is love AND God is just — can both be true?
3:59 What Jesus actually said about hell (12 times in the Gospels)
7:39 Does love and judgment contradict each other?
9:18 The C.S. Lewis reframe that changes everything
11:29 What IS hell, really? (It's not what you think)
13:47 Hell as chosen separation — the key that unlocks this
15:19 What this means for how we actually live
16:08 Three things this doctrine should produce in us
19:07 The gospel reoriented
20:11 If this question is personal for you
22:18 Where do you stand?

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What Does Jesus Say About Pride Month? It's Probably Not What You Think Jun 09, 2026

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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 Zacchaeus, a clear pattern emerges:

Jesus moved toward people.
Jesus treated them with dignity.
Jesus spoke truth.
Jesus offered hope.

We'll examine Romans 1, 1 Corinthians 6, Genesis, Luke 15, John 4, John 8, Luke 19, and other key passages to answer one question:
What should a Christ-centered response to Pride Month actually look like?
Whether you're a Christian, skeptical of Christianity, or someone who has been hurt by the church, this conversation is for you.
Subscribe for more biblical truth, apologetics, culture, and faith discussions.
#PrideMonth #Jesus #Christianity #LGBTQ #BibleStudy #TruthBehindTheMike
Chapter List:
00:00 What Does Jesus Say About Pride Month?
01:36 The Two Mistakes Christians Make
05:52 What the Bible Says About Homosexuality
06:21 Romans 1 Explained
08:33 1 Corinthians 6 Explained
09:55 God's Design for Marriage
10:45 How Jesus Treated People in Sexual Sin
11:10 The Woman at the Well
13:01 The Woman Caught in Adultery
15:01 Zacchaeus and Radical Grace
16:21 A Biblical Response to Pride Month
17:34 Why Many People Don't Trust the Church
18:40 The Mission of the Church
19:04 If You've Been Hurt by Christians
20:14 Jesus Chose Neither Side
20:48 Truth Behind the Mike

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The Enemy Is Attacking Your Mind (Here's How to Fight Back) Jun 02, 2026

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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: “Did God really say?”

If you’ve been struggling with:

overthinking
fear
spiritual exhaustion
anxiety
condemnation
mental battles
distraction
intrusive thoughts
feeling distant from God

…this video is for you.

In this episode of Truth Behind the Mike, we explore:
✔ How Satan distorts truth
✔ The difference between conviction and accusation
✔ Why so many Christians feel spiritually drained
✔ How strongholds form in the mind
✔ What the Bible says about spiritual warfare
✔ Practical biblical ways to fight back

The enemy wants agreement with lies.
But Jesus offers freedom through truth.

“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — John 8:32

If this video encouraged you, share it with someone fighting silent battles right now.

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Is Your Heart Spiritually Numb? A Warning for Every Christian May 22, 2026

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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 about real faith in a loud and overwhelming world.
If you’ve felt spiritually empty, emotionally exhausted, or far from God lately, you are not alone.
📖 Scriptures Referenced:

1 Kings 19
Hebrews 4
Psalm passages from David
Elijah’s exhaustion and discouragement

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Time-Stamped Chapters:
00:00 Why Christians Feel Numb
01:32 Constant Noise Is Changing Us
05:48 The Enemy Loves Distracted Christians
10:12 Spiritual Fatigue Isn’t Always Rebellion
14:40 Social Media and Spiritual Burnout
18:27 God Has Not Left You
21:14 How to Begin Reconnecting
25:08 Final Encouragement

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Would You Die for Your Faith? (Most Christians Won’t Answer This Honestly) Apr 28, 2026

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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… or even your life?
Using both Scripture and real-world examples, this episode explores:
* The difference between cultural Christianity and true discipleship
* Where modern believers tend to “draw the line”
* Why Jesus called us to take up our cross—not just believe
* How recent events are forcing people to rethink what faith really means
This isn’t about fear.
It’s not about politics.
It’s about one question:
Is your faith real… if it only exists when it’s safe?
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TIME-STAMPED CHAPTER LIST:
00:00 — Would You Die for Your Faith? (The Question We Avoid)
00:29 — Comfortable Christianity vs. Real Discipleship
01:03 — “Take Up Your Cross” Isn’t Symbolic
01:37 — When Faith Becomes Dangerous (Recent Events)
02:04 — Faith, Culture, and Consequences Colliding
02:39 — Following Jesus Is No Longer Neutral
02:55 — Is This Real Persecution… or Just the Beginning?
03:34 — Why Most Christians Aren’t Prepared
04:05 — Let’s Bring This Closer to Home
04:30 — Where Do You Draw the Line?
05:04 — The Disciples Paid the Ultimate Price
05:40 — Are You Ready When It Costs You?
06:17 — You Might Not Die… But You Will Be Tested
06:42 — The Quiet Moments That Reveal Your Faith
06:56 — This Isn’t About Strength—It’s About Surrender
07:33 — What Are You Holding Back from God?
08:01 — Where Have You Already Compromised?
08:29 — A Prayer for Bold, Unshakable Faith
10:13 — The Columbine Story That Still Challenges Us
10:44 — If Your Faith Is Only Safe… Is It Real?

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He Beat Cancer… But Depression Nearly Took His Life Apr 11, 2026

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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
Falling into severe depression and suicidal ideation
The moment everything nearly ended
And how God met him in the darkest place imaginable
This is more than a survival story—it’s a story of intervention, rescue, and redemption.
If you’re struggling with:
- Depression
- Suicidal thoughts
- Cancer or chronic illness
- Loss of purpose
- Or questioning your faith
This conversation is for you.
👉 You are not alone. And your story is not over.
📖 Get Glen’s book: Overcome: The Story of Intervention, Rescue, and Redemption (available on Amazon) at:
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🙏 Need prayer? Drop a comment—we pray over every request.
⏱️ Timestamps (Chapters)
00:00 – This Story Will Hit You Hard
00:37 – The Cancer Diagnosis That Changed Everything
02:02 – Remission… But Something Was Wrong
06:57 – Cancer Returns & Depression Takes Over
09:13 – The Breaking Point (Suicidal Thoughts)
10:34 – Intervention That Saved His Life
12:23 – Treatment That Changed Everything
13:05 – Finding Faith for the First Time
16:20 – Growing in Christ Through Pain
19:49 – Why Hard Times Draw Us Closer to God
23:28 – The Power of a Faithful Spouse
29:01 – Advice for Anyone Struggling Right Now
31:08 – When God Gets Your Attention
32:31 – How You Can Pray for Glen

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The Battle No One Sees (But It’s Changing You) Mar 24, 2026

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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 stay grounded when no one understands
🙏 If this message resonates, consider subscribing for more real, faith-centered content that speaks to everyday life.
📌 Share this with someone who might be fighting silently.
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Time Stamped Chapters:
00:00 – The Battles No One Sees
00:15 – Smiling Outside, Fighting Inside
00:30 – When Pressure and Lies Don’t Let Up
00:45 – The Questions We Ask in Hidden Battles
01:00 – When Isolation Starts to Set In
01:10 – The Truth That’s Hard to Hear
01:20 – How Battles Change You Internally
01:30 – Not Every Battle Is Physical
01:40 – Spiritual Warfare in Everyday Life
01:50 – If the Enemy Can’t Destroy You…
02:00 – The Trap: Reacting vs Restraint
02:10 – God Sees What Others Don’t
02:25 – Integrity Under Pressure
02:35 – What These Battles Are Building in You
02:45 – The Battles That Reveal Who You Are
02:55 – Don’t Let This Change You
03:05 – Stay Grounded, Steady, and Faithful
03:15 – Who You Are When It’s Over

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We Lost Our Son at 17 Weeks… But God Met Us There | Jakobee Cotton Mar 21, 2026

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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 this conversation, Jakobee opens up about:

The pain of losing a child before birth
Wrestling honestly with God in grief
What real faith looks like in suffering
The moment that changed everything in the hospital room
Why he chose to trust God… even when it didn’t make sense

This is not a polished “church answer.”

This is real.
This is raw.
This is faith in the fire.

If you’ve ever asked:
👉 “God, where are you?”
👉 “Why would this happen?”
👉 “Can I still trust Him?”

This episode is for you.

📖 “Lord, where else would we go? You have the words of eternal life.” — John 6:68

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💬 Share your story or thoughts in the comments
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When Did We Stop Fearing God? | The Forgotten Truth in Modern Christianity Mar 15, 2026

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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 scripture, historical examples, and practical insight, this message examines the tension between God’s holiness and God’s love and why rediscovering the fear of the Lord may be essential for spiritual renewal.
Topics explored in this video:
• What the fear of the Lord actually means
• Why modern culture resists the idea of fearing God
• How losing the fear of God affects the church
• Biblical examples of encountering the holiness of God
• Why reverence for God leads to wisdom and transformation
If you’re seeking a deeper understanding of scripture and a stronger foundation for your faith, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.
SUBSCRIBE for more biblical teaching and faith-based conversations.
#fearofthelord
#FearOfGod
#BiblicalTruth
#ChristianFaith
#ChristianPodcast
#BibleTeaching
#ChristianWorldview
#faithingod
Time-Stamped Chapters
0:00 - Why Don’t We Fear God Anymore?
0:39 - The Fear of the Lord Is the Beginning of Wisdom
1:12 - A Powerful Story About Reverence for God
2:31 - What Happens When People Truly Fear God
3:52 - What the Bible Says About the Fear of the Lord
5:11 - Peter’s Reaction to Jesus’ Power
6:27 - Why Modern Christianity Avoids the Fear of God
7:40 - What Happens When a Society Stops Fearing God
8:58 - A Moment of Personal Reflection
10:27 - Why the Fear of the Lord Still Matters
11:50 - How Christians Can Recover Reverence for God
13:24 - One Final Question About Your Life

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