Under God | with Pastor Stephen Martin

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Christians and Political Responsibility: A Biblical Framework | Under God Ep 259 Jan 23, 2026

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What does God expect from you in this political moment? Pastor Stephen Martin joins from New York with Pastor Daniel Hayworth for a culture review episode that cuts through the noise with biblical clarity.

Listen as they break down Virginia's alarming leftward shift, Trump's threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota, and why the Vance family's fourth child announcement is the ultimate pro-family message for our time.

Pastor Stephen challenges every believer with a penetrating question he asks his pastoral team: "What time is it?" Not the literal hour—but what has God specifically called you to do in this moment of history?

You'll Learn:

✅ The biblical parallel between today's voters and the Israelites wanting to return to Egypt

✅ Why Romans 13 matters for understanding government's God-ordained role

✅ How to recognize manipulation tactics rooted in Luciferian strategy

✅ Why getting married young and having kids early leads to blessing

Perfect for your commute or workout—this episode equips you with the biblical framework to engage culture with confidence. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode dropping Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

When God Calls You to Run for Congress | Under God Ep 258 Jan 21, 2026

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What happens when God interrupts your comfortable life with an unexpected calling? Listen as Pastor Nate Brown interviews Raymond Hamden, a Christian businessman who felt divinely called to challenge a 22-year incumbent for U.S. Congress in Texas District 31.

Raymond shares his powerful testimony of how a Wednesday night message on the Parable of the Talents sparked a journey he never anticipated. From initial resistance to walking in faithful obedience, his story will challenge you to consider what God might be calling you to do.

Perfect for your morning commute or workout, this conversation covers faith, politics, and what it means to be a servant leader with a biblical foundation in today's cultural chaos.

You'll Learn:

✅ How God uses ordinary moments to deliver extraordinary callings

✅ Why obedience matters more than achieving the outcome you desire

✅ What it looks like to run for office as a genuine follower of Christ

✅ The issues that matter most to young Christian voters today

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Connect With Raymond's Campaign:

Website: raymondfortexas.com

Facebook: Raymond Hamden for U.S. Congress

Christians in Local Government: A Justice of the Peace Candidate's Story | Under God Ep 257 Jan 19, 2026

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Listen as Pastor Daniel interviews Buddy Schwab, a church elder and successful business owner who felt God's calling to run for Bell County Justice of the Peace.

In this conversation, you'll hear Buddy's powerful testimony of transformation—from growing up Catholic through divorce and financial hardship to discovering true freedom in a personal relationship with Christ. He explains what a Justice of the Peace actually does in your community, why he believes Christians must engage in local politics, and how his faith shapes his approach to serving others.

Perfect for your morning commute or workout, this episode will challenge you to consider how God might be calling you to make a difference right where you live.

You'll Learn:

✅ What a Justice of the Peace actually handles in your community

✅ Why local elections matter more than you think

✅ How one man wrestled with God's calling for three years before stepping out

✅ The biblical foundation for community judges

Support Buddy's campaign at https://www.buddyschwabforjp.com/ or find "Buddy Schwab for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2" on Facebook.

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Culture Review: Iran, Immigration, AI and Greenland | Under God Ep 256 Jan 16, 2026

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Listen as Pastor Stephen Martin and Pastor Daniel Hayworth navigate today's most complex headlines with biblical wisdom and moral clarity.

This week's Culture Review covers the Iranian uprising against Islamic rule, the Minneapolis riots over ICE enforcement, the alarming rise of AI-generated child exploitation, and the strategic case for American expansion into Greenland.

Perfect for your morning commute or workout—this episode equips you with the scriptural framework to understand current events and engage your world with confidence.

You'll Learn:

✅ How to apply biblical principles to immigration and national sovereignty

✅ Why the Left-Islam alliance exists and what it means for Christians

✅ The urgent need for AI regulation to protect children

✅ Historical context for America's current "fourth turning"

✅ Why courage and clarity are the Christian's calling in 2026

Recommended Reading: "The Accidental Superpower" by Peter Zeihan and "The Fourth Turning"

New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT. Subscribe now and start your day anchored in God's truth.

Blended Families, Divorce Recovery, and Finding Hope After Heartbreak | Under God Ep 255 Jan 14, 2026

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Listen as Pastor Nate and his wife Ashley open up about their 20-year journey navigating divorce, remarriage, and building a thriving blended family. In this deeply personal finale to our Marriage Q&A series, they share the hard-won wisdom that transformed their family from broken pieces into a beautiful testimony of God's redemption.

Perfect for your commute or workout—especially if you're wrestling with questions about blended families, co-parenting challenges, or finding hope after divorce.

You'll Learn:

✅ How Ashley overcame her resistance to counseling and why it changed everything

✅ Practical strategies for handling holidays and custody schedules

✅ The one thing that protects marriages from emotional affairs

✅ What to do when a co-parent becomes toxic

✅ Why "bonus family" became their favorite term

Whether you're in a blended family, considering remarriage, or supporting someone who is—this episode delivers biblical wisdom you can apply immediately.

New episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT. Hit follow so you never miss an episode that equips you with truth for real-world battles.

Breaking Generational Patterns in Marriage | Under God Ep 254 Jan 12, 2026

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Does your family history of divorce and dysfunction make you fear for your own marriage? Listen as Pastors Nate Brown and Daniel Hayworth share their personal stories of overcoming generational patterns and building marriages that honor God.

This episode is perfect for your morning commute or workout—practical wisdom you can apply to your relationship today.

You'll Learn:

✅ How to stop living in fear of becoming your parents

✅ The early warning signs that your marriage is drifting spiritually

✅ What to do when one spouse is growing faster than the other

✅ Whether couples should do devotions together or separately

✅ The simple principle that transforms how you see your spouse

Pastors Nate and Daniel get vulnerable about their own marriage struggles, from repeated fights in the early years to learning how to lead without forcing. This is real talk for real marriages.

Resources mentioned: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman, Honoring Grace devotional

This is part 4 of our Marriage Conference Q&A series. Subscribe now so you don't miss the next episode—new episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

Culture Review: Venezuela, Minnesota Fraud, and the Rise of Socialism | Under God Ep 253 Jan 09, 2026

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Start your week with the truth that cuts through the noise.

Listen as Pastor Stephen Martin and Pastor Daniel Hayworth break down the five biggest headlines of 2026 so far. From the historic U.S. military operation in Venezuela to a $20 billion fraud scheme in Minnesota, from Tim Walz stepping down to NYC's new mayor embracing collectivism—this episode equips you with a biblical framework for understanding the chaos around you.

Perfect for your morning commute or workout, this culture review connects current events to timeless biblical principles.

You'll Learn:

✅ How just war theory applies to the Venezuela situation

✅ Why accountability matters for restoring trust in government

✅ The real threat of socialism taking root in American cities

✅ How faith is returning to the forefront of the conservative movement

New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode that equips you to stand firm in your faith.

Marriage Q&A Part 3: Divorce, Forgiveness and Boundaries | Under God Ep 252 Jan 07, 2026

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Listen as Pastors Stephen Martin and Nathan Brown answer the marriage questions most pastors avoid. From surviving infidelity to navigating blended families to understanding biblical boundaries in intimacy—this episode delivers practical wisdom for real marriages.

Perfect for your commute or workout, this Q&A covers six listener-submitted questions from the Strong Marriage Conference.

You'll Learn:

✅ Why God permits but never commands divorce

✅ How to rebuild trust after betrayal

✅ Navigating adult children in second marriages

✅ What the Bible actually says about the marriage bed

Whether you're engaged, newlywed, or decades into marriage, this conversation will strengthen your biblical foundation for the covenant you've made.

New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Marriage Q&A Part 2: Remarriage, IVF, Divorce & Blended Families | Under God Ep 251 Jan 05, 2026

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Is remarriage living in perpetual sin? What does the Bible actually say about IVF? How do you co-parent when your ex won't discipline the kids?

Listen as Pastor Stephen Martin and Pastor Nate Brown answer the hardest marriage questions submitted at Vintage Church's recent marriage conference. With pastoral wisdom and personal vulnerability—including Pastor Nate's own divorce and remarriage story—they bring clarity to the issues tearing Christian families apart.

Perfect for your commute or workout, this episode gives you practical biblical wisdom for real-world family struggles.

You'll Learn:

✅ How Christ's sacrifice covers the guilt of divorce and remarriage

✅ A biblical framework for approaching IVF decisions

✅ Practical advice for fathers fighting an unfair legal system

✅ The rule Pastor Nate's wife established that transformed their blended family

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Divorce, Blended Families and Remarriage Q&A | Under God Ep 250 Jan 02, 2026

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Almost everyone has been touched by divorce—either personally or through someone close. But how do Christians actually navigate the aftermath with biblical wisdom?

Listen as Pastor Daniel Hayworth leads a candid Q&A with Pastor Nate Brown, his wife Ashley, and Josh and Angela Miller. This isn't theory—these are real couples sharing real struggles and real victories in blended family life.

You'll Learn:

✅ The difference between guilt and shame—and why it matters for moving forward

✅ How to co-parent with grace when your ex has hurt you deeply

✅ Practical wisdom for stepparents earning trust without forcing relationships

✅ What to do when your spouse claims repentance but you're considering divorce

✅ How the church can support struggling marriages without judgment

Perfect for your morning commute or workout. This is the honest conversation about divorce and remarriage that most churches avoid.

New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT. Subscribe now so you never miss biblical wisdom for real-world battles.