Under God | with Pastor Stephen Martin

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Understanding Biblical Excellence vs. Perfectionism | Under God Ep 209 Sep 29, 2025

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Listen as Pastor Nate and Pastor Keegan Sidhu explore what it means to pursue excellence as an act of worship. This episode breaks down the crucial difference between godly excellence and worldly perfectionism, showing how striving for your best honors God without falling into the performance trap.

Hear practical wisdom on how everything you do—from your job to your relationships—can become worship when done with excellence. The pastors discuss God's excellent character revealed in creation, His perfect plans, and how Christians are called to reflect that excellence as His masterpiece.

Perfect for your morning commute or workout, this episode provides biblical motivation to elevate every area of your life for God's glory. Discover why "good enough" was never God's standard and how to pursue excellence with grace.

You'll Learn:

✅ The theology behind operational excellence

✅ How to strive without perfectionism

✅ Why excellence matters for your witness

✅ Practical steps to honor God in daily tasks

Military Wokeness and Antifa's Terrorist Designation | Under God Ep 208 Sep 26, 2025

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Listen as Pastor Nate and Pastor Daniel uncover shocking revelations from inside the U.S. military. Daniel shares his firsthand infiltration of a Marine Corps training that labels Christian men as potential "insider threats" simply for holding biblical values.

Hear how woke ideology has infected our armed forces - from transgender integration to racial discrimination against white officers. Plus, discover why Antifa's new terrorist designation matters for justice and what really happened with Jimmy Kimmel's cancellation.

Perfect for your commute or workout, this episode equips you with biblical wisdom to understand the cultural battles facing Christians in America's institutions.

You'll Learn:

✅ The truth about military "insider threat" training targeting conservatives

✅ How to recognize and resist institutional wokeness

✅ Why standing firm in faith matters more than ever

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Charlie Kirk's Legacy and the Church's Defining Moment | Under God Ep 207 Sep 24, 2025

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In this powerful continuation episode, Pastor Nate Brown and Pastor Daniel Hayworth explore the profound spiritual impact of Charlie Kirk's death and memorial service. Hear how over 4,000 people came to faith during the memorial - surpassing even Pentecost - and why this moment represents a critical turning point for American Christianity.

You'll Learn:

✅ The three roles Charlie served: prophet to leaders, evangelist to millions, and apologist for faith

✅ How Vice President J.D. Vance publicly repented for not sharing his faith

✅ Why Charlie's widow's act of forgiveness is breaking spiritual strongholds nationwide

✅ Christ's urgent warning to lukewarm churches from Revelation 3

Listen as the pastors share firsthand accounts of revival breaking out across their churches, with over 190 baptisms in recent weeks. Perfect for your commute or workout as you process what God is doing in this historic moment.

New episodes release Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT. Subscribe now to equip yourself with biblical confidence for real-world battles.

7 Characteristics of a Servant Leader (Part 2) | Under God Ep 206 Sep 22, 2025

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Listen as Pastor Stephen Martin and Pastor Nate Brown dive deep into practical servant leadership principles that work in real life. This episode covers the seven essential characteristics every Christian needs to lead effectively - whether at work, home, or in ministry.

You'll Learn:

✅ How Jesus modeled presence and compassion

✅ The difference between toxic empathy and biblical compassion

✅ Why confident humility changes everything

✅ Practical wisdom for consistent leadership

✅ Real stories of servant leadership in action

From the Ford engineer's $999 lesson to leaving work stress at the fence, this episode equips you with actionable strategies for biblical influence. Perfect for your commute or workout as you discover how to lead like Christ in everyday situations.

New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

Charlie Kirk's Legacy: A Christian Martyr's Call to Action | Under God Ep 205 Sep 19, 2025

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Listen as Pastor Nate and Pastor Stephen Martin process the profound impact of Charlie Kirk's recent passing and what it means for Christians across America. Hear their personal stories of Charlie's influence and discover why his death is sparking unprecedented revival among young Christians.

You'll Learn:

✅ Charlie's prophetic message to pastors that changed everything

✅ Why his martyrdom follows the biblical pattern of Stephen

✅ How to identify courageous vs. cowardly church leadership

✅ The responsibility every Christian man has to disciple the next generation

✅ Why this is America's greatest turning point for faith

This conversation will challenge you to let your faith impact every area of life - perfect for your morning commute or workout. Don't miss this historic moment in the American church.

New episodes Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 7 AM CT.

Christian Martyrdom and the Courage to Stand: Learning from Stephen and Elijah | Under God Ep 204 Sep 17, 2025

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In this powerful episode following recent tragic events, Pastor Stephen Martin draws profound parallels between the first Christian martyr Stephen and modern believers facing persecution for speaking biblical truth.

Listen as Pastor Stephen unpacks how martyrdom has always grown the church throughout history, why Elijah's confrontation with false prophets matters today, and what God whispers to us when the world gets loud.

You'll Learn:

✅ The three things that always happen after Christian martyrdom

✅ Why you cannot serve two masters in today's culture

✅ How God meets us in weakness, not just spectacular displays

✅ What it means to receive a "double portion" for the next generation

Perfect for your morning commute or workout, this episode will strengthen your faith and prepare you to stand firm in challenging times.

New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT. Subscribe now for biblical confidence and practical wisdom for real-world battles.

Servant Leadership: The Kingdom Value That Changes Everything | Under God Ep 203 Sep 15, 2025

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Listen as Pastor Stephen Martin and Pastor Nathan Brown unpack one of Jesus's most counter-cultural teachings on leadership. Using the story from Matthew 20 where James and John's mother asks for positions of honor, they reveal how Jesus completely redefined what it means to be great.

Perfect for your morning commute or workout, this episode challenges worldly views of power and position, showing how true Kingdom leadership is about serving others, not being served.

YOU'LL LEARN:

✅ Why positional leadership is the weakest form of influence

✅ How to lead with a servant's heart without being weak

✅ The difference between crushing people and applying godly pressure

✅ Practical ways to add value to those you lead

✅ Real-life examples from pastoral ministry

Part 4 of the Kingdom Culture series. Previous episodes on spiritual family, relational unity, and personal discipleship provide important context.

Subscribe for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT. Equip yourself with biblical wisdom for real-world challenges.

Charlie Kirk's Death and Christian Martyrdom in America | Under God Ep 202 Sep 12, 2025

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In this emergency response episode, Pastor Stephen Martin addresses the shocking death of Charlie Kirk and what it means for Christians in America. Listen as Pastor Stephen reveals why Charlie's death wasn't about politics - it was martyrdom for the Christian faith.

Hear powerful biblical teaching about standing firm in hostile times, why there's no such thing as "bipartisan Christianity," and the three types of Christians in today's culture. This urgent message challenges every believer to choose courage over compromise.

You'll Learn:

✅ The truth about Charlie Kirk's death the media won't report

✅ Why Christians can't remain neutral on biblical issues

✅ Three categories every Christian falls into

✅ How to stand courageously when faith costs everything

✅ Charlie's final message: "Jesus defeated death so that you can live"

Perfect for your commute or workout - biblical truth for these critical times.

Church Planting Realities with John Blue (Part 2) | Under God Ep 201 Sep 10, 2025

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Join Pastor Nathan Brown for part 2 of his conversation with former NHL player and church planter John Blue. Recorded live at the Forge Men's Conference, this episode dives deep into the realities of ministry, spiritual warfare, and what it means to persevere when everything falls apart.

From hearing God's audible voice to losing everything in pursuit of obedience, this conversation reveals what happens when Christians move beyond casual faith into radical pursuit of Jesus.

You'll Learn:

✅ The real cost of obedience in ministry

✅ How to identify if you're fighting the right battles

✅ Why "Is Jesus enough?" is the most important question

✅ The difference between falling and failing

✅ What Nehemiah teaches about fighting for family

Perfect for your morning commute or workout - get equipped with biblical truth that actually works in real life.

From NHL to Ministry: John Blue's Radical Faith Journey | Under God Ep 200 Sep 08, 2025

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Listen as former NHL goalie John Blue shares his incredible transformation from professional athlete to passionate pastor. After years of "pocket Jesus" Christianity, one confrontational conversation changed everything.

Hear how John went from being booed by 18,000 fans at Boston Garden to finding his true calling in ministry - even when it meant walking away from a lucrative broadcasting career to raise support as a missionary.

You'll Learn:

✅ The difference between knowing about Jesus and knowing Him as Lord

✅ Why success without God's purpose leaves you empty

✅ How one mentor's tough love changed the trajectory of his life

✅ What it really costs to follow Jesus wholeheartedly

This raw, honest conversation reveals what happens when comfortable Christianity meets the real Jesus. Perfect for your commute or workout - a testimony that will challenge your faith and inspire you to go deeper.

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