Under God | with Pastor Stephen Martin

Latest Episodes:

The Testimony of the Church: Ephesians 5, Part 5 | Under God Ep 279 Mar 11, 2026

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What does a church with a real testimony actually look like? In Part 5 of our six-part Ephesians series, Pastor Stephen Martin teaches through Ephesians 5, revealing four biblical pillars every Christian must build their life on: guarded purity, resistance to deception, loyalty to the body of Christ, and the courage to expose evil.

Listen as Pastor Stephen connects the Apostle Paul's ancient letter to the pressures Christians face right now—from sexual temptation and greed to cultural confusion and division in the church. This episode is as convicting as it is clarifying.

You'll Learn:

✅ Why purity and deception are directly connected

✅ How to identify dividers and unifiers in your church

✅ What it means to walk as children of light

✅ How remaining planted leads to lasting spiritual fruit

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Islamification of America Part 4: What is the Quran. Mar 09, 2026

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The Quran is the foundation of everything Islam does — yet most people have never examined what it actually says. In Part 4 of the Islam in America series, Pastors Nate and Daniel take a careful, fact-based look at the Quran on its own terms.

You'll Learn:

✅ What the Quran claims about its own authority, origins, and permanence

✅ How it compares structurally and historically to the Bible

✅ The Meccan vs. Medina split and its implications for Islamic doctrine today

✅ Provable factual errors inside the text — and what happens to Muslims who raise them

✅ What the Quran specifically commands about Christians and Jews

This is essential listening for any Christian seeking to understand the world around them with biblical confidence and cultural clarity. Subscribe and never miss an episode — new episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

Culture Review: Texas Primaries, Iran, and the Austin Shooting | Under God Ep 277 Mar 06, 2026

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In this Culture Review, Pastors Stephen Martin and Daniel Hayworth tackle three of the most explosive headlines in America: the Texas Republican primary showdown between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn, the U.S. bombing campaign that dismantled Iran's military apparatus, and a radical Islamic terrorist attack on Austin's 6th Street — just one hour from Vintage Church.

Hear how they bring biblical clarity to each headline, connecting current events to Scripture and the responsibility every Christian carries in this cultural moment.

You'll Learn:

✅ Why the Paxton vs. Cornyn race is the most consequential Texas primary in a generation

✅ How to biblically identify wolves who weaponize Christian language for political gain

✅ What the Iran strikes reveal about America's peace-through-strength strategy

✅ Why the Austin attack proves the Islamic threat is no longer just overseas

✅ How the fear of the Lord connects to justice, civic engagement, and your daily life

Perfect for your commute, workout, or morning routine — this one will fire you up and anchor you in truth.

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The Gifts of the Church: Ephesians 4 and the Fivefold Ministry | Under God Ep 276 Mar 04, 2026

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In Part 4 of the Ephesians series, Pastor Stephen Martin opens Ephesians 4 to explore the gifts God gave His church for unity, maturity, and mission. Hear how three distinct categories of spiritual gifts — the gifts of the Father, the Holy Spirit, and the Son — work together to build a church that can withstand any cultural pressure.

Pastor Stephen explains the fivefold ministry of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers in a way that is both biblically grounded and immediately practical for your faith today.

You'll Learn:

✅ Why unity requires active effort from every believer

✅ The biblical purpose of the local church in your spiritual growth

✅ How the fivefold ministry protects against deception and false teaching

✅ Why God designed Christians to become stronger under pressure, not just survive it

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Islamification of America Part 3: What Islam is Made of. Mar 02, 2026

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Part 3 of our Islam series. Pastor Nate Brown and Pastor Daniel Hayworth trace the origin story of Islam from Muhammad's early life in tribal Arabia through his claimed revelation, his rise to political and military power, and the violent conquest of Mecca.

Listen as they unpack how a depressed, rejected man transformed into a warlord whose theological and political framework has shaped 1,400 years of Islamic history — and why it still matters for Christians today.

You'll Learn:

✅ What "peace" actually means in Islamic theology and why it's not coexistence

✅ How Galatians 1:8 may be a prophetic warning about Muhammad's revelation

✅ The difference between the Meccan and Medinan periods of the Quran

✅ How the doctrine of jihad became a survival mechanism and religious duty

✅ Why the origins of Islam directly impact Christian persecution happening right now

📚 Book Mentioned: "The Ten Commandments & Their Influence on American Law" by William J. Federer

This episode is perfect for your commute or workout — and essential context for every Christian navigating today's cultural landscape. Hit follow so you never miss an episode dropping Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

State of the Union 2026: A Biblical Culture Review | Under God Ep 274 Feb 27, 2026

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Is America entering a golden age — or is that just political talk? Listen as Pastor Stephen Martin and Pastor Daniel Hayworth break down President Trump's record-setting State of the Union address through the lens of Scripture, tackling everything from border security wins to the Tucker Carlson controversy and why your vote is a biblical responsibility.

You'll Learn:

✅ Why gratitude is the biblical antidote to cultural anxiety and political chaos

✅ The spiritual forces driving America's deepest divisions right now

✅ How the story of Elisha's chariots of fire applies to believers today

✅ Why emotionalism is destroying rational, Scripture-based decision making

✅ The biblical case for why every Christian must vote

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The Purpose of the Church: Ephesians 3 | Under God Ep 273 Feb 25, 2026

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Do you know what God actually designed the church to do? In Part 3 of the Ephesus series, Pastor Daniel Hayworth walks through Ephesians 3 and lays out seven clear purposes God has given to His church—and to you personally as a believer.

Listen as he explains why the local church is the greatest treasure in the heart of God, how your spiritual life impacts realms you cannot see, and why the life of faith is meant to be walked one step at a time.

You'll Learn:

✅ Seven biblical purposes every church and Christian is called to fulfill

✅ Why God prunes you slowly—and what happens if He doesn't

✅ The three commands Jesus gave His disciples after the resurrection

✅ How to move from convert to disciple to Spirit-empowered witness

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Islamification of America Part 2: Islamic Expansion in Central Texas | Under God Ep 272 Feb 23, 2026

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What does Islamic institutional growth actually look like in your community? In this second installment of the Islamification of America series, listen as Pastor Nate Brown and Air Force veteran Ryan Onesto examine specific developments happening right now across Central Texas—from Leander and Georgetown to Cedar Park and Austin.

You'll Learn:

✅ The scale of mosque and institutional growth in Texas over the last decade

✅ How irrevocable property trust systems work to secure Islamic developments permanently

✅ Why Texas passed HB 4211 to address Sharia-compliant compounds

✅ The four-stage framework from institutions to enforcement playing out worldwide

Whether you're on your commute or at the gym, this episode will open your eyes to what's happening in Texas suburbs and why it matters for every Christian in America. If you missed Part 1, go back and listen first for the full picture.

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Munich Security Conference, Transgender Violence, and Texas Primaries | Under God Ep 271 Feb 20, 2026

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Listen as Pastor Daniel Hayworth and Pastor Nate Brown walk you through the week's biggest headlines with a biblical framework you won't get anywhere else.

Hear Secretary of State Marco Rubio's powerful defense of Western Christian civilization at the Munich Security Conference — and how AOC's response revealed everything wrong with the left's leadership. Then dive into the media's disturbing cover-up of transgender violence, the alarming bias baked into major AI platforms, Trump's 10-day warning to Iran, and why the Texas primaries demand your attention right now.

Perfect for your commute, workout, or morning routine — this is the biblical lens you need to process what's happening in the world.

You'll Learn:

✅ How Rubio articulated the Christian roots of Western civilization

✅ Why the media protects ideology over victims

✅ What AI bias reveals about the culture war

✅ Trump's strategic posture toward Iran

✅ Why Texas primary turnout is up 200% and what it means for you

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The Mystery of the Church — Ephesians Series Part 1 | Under God Ep 270 Feb 18, 2026

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What if the church was never an afterthought — but a mystery hidden in the heart of God for centuries?

In Part 1 of our brand-new 6-part series through the book of Ephesians, listen as Pastor Daniel Hayworth walks through the entire first chapter and reveals why Paul planted a church in one of the most wicked cities in the Roman Empire — and what that means for your faith today.

Hear how God chose you before the foundation of the world, adopted you into His family, and sealed you with His Spirit — and why that changes everything about how you face a dark culture.

You'll Learn:

✅ Why Ephesus was a pagan stronghold and what that means for us today

✅ The 8 spiritual blessings every believer receives in Christ

✅ How God's hidden mystery defeated Satan's plan

✅ Why biblical unity is the church's real strength

✅ The doctrine of substitution and your new identity in Christ

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