Under God | with Pastor Stephen Martin

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HERITAGE TOUR: America's Hidden Christian Heritage and Standing with Israel | Under God Ep 169 Jun 27, 2025

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Every Christian should know the biblical foundations literally built into our nation's capital. 🤔

Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nate share their incredible behind-the-scenes experiences from two powerful D.C. trips—discovering America's buried Christian heritage with Wallbuilders and advocating for Israel on Capitol Hill. You'll learn how Moses literally oversees every Congressional vote and why our founders required Bible education in public schools.

You'll Learn:✅ How founding fathers like Roger Sherman grounded civil government in biblical morality✅ Why the Ten Commandments appear throughout federal buildings in Washington D.C.✅ How to biblically support Israel in today's anti-Semitic cultural climate✅ Real strategies for standing firm when cultural chaos invades your world

Perfect for your commute, workout, or whenever you need biblical confidence for life's battles. 💪

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Why Jesus Broke Every Rule: Women in Ministry | Under God Ep 168 Jun 25, 2025

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Jesus shocked His culture by treating women as equals. Discover how He revolutionized women's roles and why it matters for the church today.🔔 SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Mon/Wed/Fri at 7am CSTTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction - Continuing Women in Ministry Series02:09 The Two Ditches We Must Avoid03:37 Understanding Scripture vs. Cultural Assumptions05:56 Setting the Stage: First Century Patriarchal Society07:58 Women Had No Legal Standing10:00 Jesus Teaches Women as Disciples (Luke 10:38-42)13:04 Women Traveling with Jesus (Luke 8:1-3)18:40 Personal Relationship with Christ for All20:00 The Samaritan Woman Revolution (John 4)27:00 First Easter Witness: Mary Magdalene (John 20)30:02 Image of God: Distinction vs. Elimination34:14 Preview of Next Episode: Paul's "Problem Passages"EPISODE OVERVIEW:Pastor Nate and Pastor Daniel dive deep into how Jesus revolutionized women's roles in a patriarchal society. From teaching women as disciples to commissioning them as evangelists, Jesus shattered cultural assumptions and elevated women in ways that shocked His contemporaries. This episode explores the radical nature of Christ's ministry to women and what it means for the church today.KEY TAKEAWAYS:✅ Jesus taught women as formal disciples (Mary at His feet)✅ Women funded and traveled with Jesus' ministry team✅ The first person to receive Jesus' messianic revelation was a Samaritan woman✅ Women were commissioned as the first evangelists and Easter witnesses📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:Luke 10:38-42 - Mary and Martha: Women as disciplesLuke 8:1-3 - Women traveling and funding Jesus' ministryJohn 4:7-42 - The Samaritan woman: First evangelistJohn 20:17-18 - Mary Magdalene: First Easter witness💭 TODAY'S QUESTION:How has understanding Jesus' radical treatment of women changed your perspective on women's roles in ministry? Share your thoughts below!👍 LIKE this video if it challenged your thinking and SUBSCRIBE for more biblical truth!CONNECT WITH US:🌐 Website: https://www.undergodpodcast.com💬 Text "UGP" to 254-312-5139 for Questions or comments📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undergodpod/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576947204740🐦 X: https://x.com/undergodpod🎬 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@undergodpodcast🌟 Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@UnderGodPod🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Eg0JfNHL9mEUSrowLrQe6🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-god-with-pastor-stephenmartin/id1749695148📺 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/UnderGod

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Why Modern Culture Gets Male & Female Wrong | Under God Ep167 Jun 23, 2025

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Are you buying the lie that men and women are exactly the same? Discover what God's original design reveals about biblical manhood and womanhood before sin distorted everything.🔔 SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Mon/Wed/Fri at 7am CSTTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction - Women in Ministry Series Part 200:52 Going Back to Genesis - Male and Female Identity02:03 Genesis 1 vs Genesis 2 - Overview vs Details03:22 The Hebrew Word "Helper" - Not What You Think06:06 Ezer Kenegdo - Opposite and Corresponding08:55 Marriage as God's Built-in Growth Mechanism11:09 Why Strong Women Need Male Covering12:51 Genesis 3 - How Sin Distorted Everything15:23 The Battle of the Sexes Begins18:05 Men vs Women - Different by Design21:24 Why Men Need Respect, Women Need Love24:00 Women's Spiritual Discernment GiftIn part 2 of their Women in Ministry series, Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nate dive deep into God's original design for male and female relationships. From the Hebrew meaning of "helper" to how sin corrupted complementarity into competition, discover why understanding biblical gender roles matters more than ever in today's culture.KEY TAKEAWAYS:✅ The word "helper" (ezer) is the same word used to describe God - it means powerful ally, not assistant✅ Genesis 3:16 describes the curse of sin, not God's original design for relationships✅ Men are designed for protection, leadership, and covenantal responsibility✅ Women are designed for wisdom, nurturing, and spiritual discernment📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:Genesis 1:27 - Male and female created in God's imageGenesis 2:18 - "It is not good for man to be alone"Genesis 3:16 - The curse and its effects on relationships1 Corinthians 11:8-9 - Creative order and headshipEphesians 5 - Christ and the church mysteryProverbs 31 - The industrious woman💭 TODAY'S QUESTION:How has understanding God's original design changed your perspective on gender roles? Share your thoughts below!👍 LIKE this video if it blessed you and SUBSCRIBE for more biblical truth!CONNECT WITH US:🌐 Website: https://www.undergodpodcast.com💬 Text "UGP" to 254-312-5139 for Questions or comments📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undergodpod/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576947204740🐦 X: https://x.undergodpod🎬 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@undergodpodcast📺 Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@UnderGodPod🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Eg0JfNHL9mEUSrowLrQe6🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-god-with-pastor-stephenmartin/id1749695148📺 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/UnderGod

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Why Globalism is DEMONIC: The Spirit of Cain & Babel | Under God Ep 166 Jun 20, 2025

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Think globalism started with Klaus Schwab? Think again. This ancient rebellion against God's design reveals why nations, borders & laws matter.🔔 SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Mon/Wed/Fri at 7am CSTTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction - Patterns of Scripture02:31 The Spirit of Cain - From Offering to Murder08:27 Tower of Babel - First Globalist Movement 14:15 Ten Lessons: Sin, Government & God's Design23:27 Why God Scattered the Nations30:19 America's Biblical Foundation Explained32:05 Judges vs Kings - God's Government Model37:20 Declaration as Covenant of Liberty40:30 What Happens When Nations Lose Morality41:56 Biblical Citizenship - Our Response49:40 Returning to God's WordEPISODE OVERVIEW:Pastor Stephen connects the stories of Cain and Abel and the Tower of Babel to modern globalist movements, showing how these ancient patterns of rebellion against God continue today. Discover why God divided nations, how America's founders used biblical principles, and what our response should be as believers.KEY TAKEAWAYS:✅ Globalism mirrors the Tower of Babel rebellion against God✅ Nations, borders and laws are God's design to restrain sin ✅ America was founded on biblical principles of self-governance✅ Personal morality must precede political solutions📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:Genesis 4:6-16 - Cain's warning and rebellionGenesis 11:1-9 - Tower of Babel Deuteronomy 32:8 - God establishing national boundariesRomans 13:1-4 - Government's role in restraining sin1 Samuel 8:6-7 - Israel demanding a kingJoshua 24:15 - Choose whom you will serve💭 TODAY'S QUESTION:How can you take personal responsibility in your sphere while praying for our nation's leaders?👍 LIKE this video if it helped you see current events through God's eyes and SUBSCRIBE for more biblical truth!CONNECT WITH US:🌐 Website: https://www.undergodpodcast.com💬 Text "UGP" to 254-312-5139 for Questions or comments📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undergodpod/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576947204740🐦 X: https://x.com/undergodpod🎬 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@undergodpodcast🎭 Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@UnderGodPodpastor-stephen-martin/id1749695148📺 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/UnderGod

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Biblical Women Who Led: What Scripture Really Says | Under God Ep 165 Jun 18, 2025

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Does the Bible really restrict women from ministry leadership? Discover the powerful examples Scripture gives us of women God chose to lead. From judges to apostles, the evidence might surprise you.🔔 SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Mon/Wed/Fri at 7am CSTTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction - Women in Ministry Series Launch02:02 Why Scripture Must Come Before Theory03:21 Deborah: Judge, Prophet & National Leader08:46 Miriam: Prophetess & Worship Leader10:32 Huldah: The Prophet Kings Consulted12:13 Esther: Queen & Intercessor for a Nation13:30 Mary Magdalene: First Evangelist16:15 Priscilla: Theological Teacher to Men18:17 Phoebe: Minister & Letter Carrier22:16 Junia: Evidence for Female Apostle23:16 Philip's Daughters: The Gift of Prophecy26:14 Setting Up the Next EpisodeEPISODE OVERVIEW:Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nate launch their comprehensive 6-part series on women in ministry by examining what Scripture actually shows us about female leadership. Rather than starting with theory or tradition, they dive into biblical examples that reveal God's pattern of using women in significant ministry roles throughout both Old and New Testament times.KEY TAKEAWAYS:✅ Scripture shows consistent examples of women in spiritual leadership✅ God appointed women as judges, prophets, evangelists, and teachers✅ These weren't backup plans but divine appointments with full authority✅ The Holy Spirit has always empowered women for public ministry📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:Judges 4:4-16 - Deborah as judge and prophetExodus 15 - Miriam leading Israel in worship2 Kings 22:14 - Huldah interpreting God's wordEsther 4:14 - "For such a time as this"John 20:17 - Mary Magdalene's commissionActs 18:26 - Priscilla teaching ApollosRomans 16:1-2 - Phoebe as deacon and ministerRomans 16:7 - Junia among the apostlesActs 21:9 - Philip's prophetic daughters💭 TODAY'S QUESTION:Which biblical example of female leadership challenges your assumptions most? Share your thoughts below!👍 LIKE this video if it blessed you and SUBSCRIBE for more biblical truth!CONNECT WITH US:🌐 Website: https://www.undergodpodcast.com💬 Text "UGP" to 254-312-5139 for Questions or comments📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undergodpod/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576947204740🐦 X: https://x.com/undergodpod🎬 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@undergodpodcast🇺🇸 Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@UnderGodPod🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-god-with-pastor-stephenmartin/id1749695148📺 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/UnderGod

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The Hidden Poison of Coveting: Why Your Heart Wants What It Can't Have | Under God Ep 164 Jun 16, 2025

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Are you unknowingly craving what’s not yours? Discover how coveting leads to social rot and how Christ offers true contentment.

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📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES

Exodus 20:17 – “You shall not covet…” (10th Commandment)
Ezekiel 36:26-27 – God promises a new heart and spirit
Romans 7:7-8 – Paul explains how the law reveals sin
Philippians 4:11-13 – Learning to be content in all things
James 1:14-15 – Desire gives birth to sin, sin gives birth to death
Genesis 3 – Eve's temptation and the Fall
Galatians 5:16 – Walk by the Spirit to overcome flesh
Matthew 5:6 – Hunger and thirst for righteousness
John 6:35 – “I am the bread of life…”
Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by renewing your mind

✅ KEY TAKEAWAYS

✅ Coveting is a heart issue that underpins other sins
✅ Contentment in Christ is the only antidote to discontent
✅ Social media & modern culture fuel unhealthy comparisons
✅ Generosity and gratitude are spiritual weapons against coveting

💭 TODAY’S QUESTION

What’s one thing you’ve been tempted to covet lately—and how can you replace that desire with contentment in Christ?

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Surrounded by Pagans: How to Spot Every False Religion & Cult | Under God Ep 163 Jun 13, 2025

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Are you surrounded by false religions and don't even know it? Discover the one question that exposes every cult and heresy.

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EPISODE OVERVIEW:In this powerful episode, Pastor Stephen equips believers with biblical discernment to identify false religions, Christian cults, and dangerous heresies. Using the foundational question from Matthew 16 - "Who do you say that I am?" - you'll learn how every false teaching ultimately distorts the identity of Jesus Christ. From world religions to Christian cults to modern paganism, discover the one key that exposes them all.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:✅ The one question that distinguishes Christianity from every other religion✅ How to identify false teachings by examining their view of Jesus✅ Biblical discernment tools for living in a pagan culture
✅ Why getting Jesus right is the foundation for getting everything else right

📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:

Matthew 16:16 - "You are the Messiah, the son of the living God"
John 14:6 - "I am the way, the truth, and the life"
Acts 4:12 - "There is salvation in no one else"
Galatians 1:6-9 - Warning against different gospels
Romans 10:9 - Confessing Jesus as Lord
1 Timothy 2:5 - One mediator between God and mankind
1 Peter 2:12 - Living good lives among pagans

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Every Christian Lies: Why the 9th Commandment Exposes Our Truth Crisis | Under God Ep 162 Jun 11, 2025

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Do you tell 'white lies'? Discover why every Christian struggles with the 9th commandment and how truth is under attack in 2025.

EPISODE OVERVIEW:In this eye-opening episode, Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nate tackle the controversial truth that "every single one of us lie" while diving deep into the Ninth Commandment. You'll discover when lying might actually be justified, how God Himself uses deception for higher purposes, and why truth is under unprecedented attack in modern America. From Nazi Germany to modern politics, this episode will challenge your assumptions about honesty and integrity.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:✅ Understanding when "lying" might be justified for protecting life✅ Recognizing how small lies chip away at personal integrity
✅ Identifying modern forms of deception in politics and media✅ Practical steps to become a person of truth in a culture of lies

📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:

Exodus 20:16 - The Ninth Commandment
Deuteronomy 19:18-19 - False witness punishment
Matthew 5:37 - "Let your yes be yes, your no be no"
Romans 1:18-20 - Suppressing truth by wickedness
1 Kings 22 - God sending deceiving spirit
Matthew 13:10-15 - Jesus using parables to conceal/reveal
Joshua 2 - Rahab hiding the spies
John 14:6 - Jesus is the way, truth, and life

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161 | Do Not Steal - Becoming Someone God Can Trust Jun 09, 2025

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Think you're not a thief? Most Christians are stealing every day without realizing it.

Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nate explore the 8th Commandment and reveal how God wants to develop you into someone He can trust. You'll discover modern forms of theft and learn why integrity in small things leads to God's blessing in big things.

Key Points:

The 8th Commandment is about trustworthiness, not just avoiding crime
Modern theft includes time stealing, digital piracy, and robbing God
Integrity in little decisions qualifies you for greater purposes

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Malachi 3:8-10

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Genesis Genealogy Reveals the Gospel | Ep 0160 Jun 06, 2025

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Redemption didn’t start in Matthew—it began in Genesis.

In this episode of Under God, Pastor Stephen Martin cracks open one of Scripture’s best-kept secrets: the ten names in Genesis 5 form a complete Gospel sentence centuries before Jesus was born. If you’ve ever skimmed a genealogy, this deep dive will change how you read the Bible forever.

💡 What You’ll Learn

Why genealogies matter and how God hides prophecy in family trees.
The Hebrew meaning of each name from Adam → Noah and how they spell out the Gospel:
Man appointed mortal sorrow; the blessed God shall come down, teaching that His death will bring the despairing rest.
Post-Flood lifespan shift—what happened and why it’s significant.
The crucial difference between casual Bible reading and intentional Bible study that uncovers hidden treasures.

📜 Key Scriptures

Genesis 5 • Luke 24:27 • Isaiah 46:10 • John 5:39

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