Under God | with Pastor Stephen Martin

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0159 | The Ten: Don’t Commit Adultery - Covenant, Formation, and Faithfulness in an Unfaithful World Jun 04, 2025

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📖 Sex, love, and marriage are more than just cultural hot topics—they’re sacred. In this message, we explore what the seventh commandment, “You shall not commit adultery,” reveals about covenant, formation, and faithfulness in an unfaithful world. God’s design for intimacy and relationships isn’t outdated—it’s holy. And when we live within His design, we experience protection, wholeness, and blessing.

🔥 Main Topics Covered:
✔️ Why God’s design for marriage is about more than rules—it’s about relationship.
✔️ The spiritual implications of breaking covenant.
✔️ How the culture redefines love, sex, and identity.
✔️ What true faithfulness looks like in a faithless world.
✔️ The invitation to healing and restoration after brokenness.

Key Scriptures:
📖 Exodus 20:14 – “You shall not commit adultery.”
📖 Matthew 5:27–28 – Jesus on adultery of the heart.
📖 Hebrews 13:4 – “Marriage should be honored by all…”
📖 Hosea 2 – God’s faithful love for His unfaithful people.
📖 1 Corinthians 6:18–20 – Honor God with your body.

Key Takeaways:
🔹 God’s commands are protective, not punitive.
🔹 Faithfulness in relationships mirrors God’s covenant love.
🔹 Sexual integrity is part of our spiritual formation.
🔹 God offers grace and restoration for every failure.
🔹 A culture of purity begins with hearts surrendered to truth.

🎧 Listen now and discover how God’s truth leads us to healing and wholeness.

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0158 | The Ten: Do Not Murder. From Violence to Dehumanization Jun 02, 2025

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📖 What does it really mean to obey the command, “Do not murder”? In this powerful episode of Under God, we explore the deeper implications behind the sixth commandment—far beyond physical violence. From abortion and euthanasia to anger, hate, and dehumanization, we confront the ways culture distorts the value of life and challenge listeners to reclaim a biblical ethic that honors the image of God in every person.

🔥 Main Topics Covered:
✔️ The cultural minimization of murder and life.

✔️ The deeper biblical implications of the sixth commandment.

✔️ How hate, anger, and dehumanization violate the spirit of this command.

✔️ Why valuing human life begins with honoring the image of God in others.

✔️ What it means to be people of life in a culture of death.

Key Scriptures:
📖 Exodus 20:13 – “You shall not murder.”

📖 Matthew 5:21–22 – Jesus expands the command to include anger and insult.

📖 Genesis 1:27 – We are made in the image of God.

📖 Proverbs 6:16–17 – God hates hands that shed innocent blood.

Key Takeaways:

🔹 Murder isn’t just about physical violence—it’s about the condition of the heart.

🔹 Dehumanization is a root of many evils in modern culture.

🔹 God calls us to be protectors of life, not just avoiders of death.

🔹 We must reclaim the value and dignity of every human being.

🎧 Listen now and rediscover the power of life-affirming truth in a culture that desperately needs it.

💬 Question for You:
When was the last time you had to forgive someone before resentment took root? What did God teach you in that moment?

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0157 | Summer Strong: How to Grow in Faith While the World Unplugs May 30, 2025

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☀️ In this episode, Pastor Nate flips the summer mindset on its head. While most are unplugging, he challenges us to stay spiritually connected and go deeper. Summer doesn’t have to be a break from growth—it can be your most impactful season yet.

Discover five biblical habits to help you grow in faith while others check out. Whether you're hitting the lake or working late, this episode calls every man to keep showing up for God, for your church, and for your purpose.

🔥 Main Topics Covered:
✔️ Why “unplugging” from church is the fastest way to dry up spiritually
✔️ 5 simple but powerful habits to keep you spiritually sharp this summer
✔️ What the Lord’s Prayer teaches us about purpose and perspective
✔️ The danger of self-centered “summer freedom”
✔️ Why sharing your faith is the ultimate reset

Key Scriptures:
📖 Philippians 4:6

📖 Matthew 6:9–13

📖 Galatians 5:13

📖 Hebrews 10:25

📖 Jeremiah 29:13

🎧 Listen now and choose growth over regression.

💬 Question for You:
What habit do you need to build this summer to grow stronger in your faith?

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0156 | The Ten: Honor Your Parents – Building the Future of Faith Through Family May 28, 2025

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📖 Honoring our parents isn’t just a suggestion—it’s a command from God with a promise. This episode explores how the Fifth Commandment forms the bedrock of healthy families, stable societies, and generational faithfulness. In a culture that often devalues family structure and authority, we’re reminded of the power and blessing that come from honoring those who came before us. Through practical wisdom and biblical insight, we’re invited to rediscover how this command shapes our identity, legacy, and life.

Show Notes:

Main Topics Covered:
✔️ The Fifth Commandment as a foundation for family and faith.
✔️ Why honoring parents is linked to a long, blessed life.
✔️ The connection between strong families and strong societies.
✔️ How this commandment shapes identity and legacy.

Key Scriptures:
📖 Exodus 20:12 – “Honor your father and mother...”
📖 Ephesians 6:1–3 – Children, obey your parents...this is the first command with a promise.
📖 Proverbs 1:8–9 – Listen to your father’s instruction and your mother’s teaching.

Key Takeaways:
🔹 Honoring parents builds a culture of respect and stability.
🔹 This commandment is generational—what we model, we pass down.
🔹 Family is the training ground for obedience, leadership, and legacy.
🔹 God attaches blessing to honor—both individually and societally.

🎧 Listen in and see how one command can shape the future of families and faith.

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💬 Question for You:
Have you struggled to honor a parent due to past pain?
What does honoring your parents look like in this season of your life?

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0155 | The Ten: Remember the Sabbath – Resting Without Guilt in a Restless World May 26, 2025

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📖 Our culture is restless, but God’s command still stands: “Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy.” In this episode of the Under God Podcast, Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nate explore the Fourth Commandment and uncover its powerful relevance for today. Why do so many believers treat Sabbath as optional? What did Jesus really mean when He said the Sabbath was made for man? And how does Sabbath rest reorient our lives toward God’s rhythm of renewal and freedom? Tune in to hear how Sabbath is more than a nap—it’s a declaration that we are no longer slaves to productivity, but sons and daughters of God.Main Topics Covered:✔️ Why the Fourth Commandment is one we often brag about breaking.✔️ The difference between biblical rest and worldly leisure.✔️ How Sabbath rest is relational, not just ritual.✔️ The danger of idolizing productivity or embracing laziness.✔️ Why Sabbath is a weekly act of trust and rebellion against the gods of this world.Key Scriptures:📖 Exodus 20:8–11 – “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy…”📖 Matthew 12:1–8 – Jesus declares Himself Lord of the Sabbath.📖 Deuteronomy 5:15 – Remembering freedom from slavery.📖 Mark 2:27 – “The Sabbath was made for man…”📖 Hebrews 4:9–10 – A Sabbath-rest still remains for the people of God.Key Takeaways:🔹 Sabbath is about remembering who God is—and who you are in Him.🔹 Rest is not earned; it’s received as a gift from God.🔹 Both overwork and laziness miss the mark—Sabbath is the balance.🔹 Practicing Sabbath reorients your heart, renews your mind, and anchors your identity. You can trust God enough to rest—He’s still working when you stop.🎧 Listen now and rediscover why Sabbath rest isn’t legalism—it’s liberation.🔗 Watch & Listen Everywhere:🎙️ Website: https://www.undergodpodcast.com📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@UnderGodPodcast🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Eg0JfNHL9mEUSrowLrQe6🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-god-with-pastor-stephen-martin/id1749695148📹 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/UnderGod👥 Let’s Connect:📌 Instagram: @undergodpod📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/469899725535991📌 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@undergodpodcast📌 X: https://x.com/undergodpod📌 Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@UnderGodPod💬 Question for You:What’s one habit or mindset you need to release to embrace true Sabbath rest?🔔 Subscribe & Turn On NotificationsNew episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:00 AM CST—don’t miss a moment!#SabbathRest #UnderGodPodcast #TenCommandments #BiblicalRhythms #FaithAndRest #GodsWayIsBest

0154 | Warrior Culture May 23, 2025

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📖 In a culture increasingly confused about masculinity and leadership, this message calls men to rise with clarity, courage, and conviction. Pastor Stephen challenges the modern mindset with a biblical call to warrior culture — not aggression, but readiness. Drawing from Ecclesiastes and the example of King David, he reminds us that knowing what time it is spiritually determines how we lead our homes, churches, and communities. If it’s time for war, then comfort, passivity, and distraction must give way to prayer, preparation, and responsibility. It’s time for men to step into the breach and fight for what matters.

Show Notes: “Warrior Culture”

🔥 Main Topics Covered:
✔️ Why men must know what spiritual time it is.

✔️ The shift from passive to proactive leadership.

✔️ The warrior mentality: readiness, brotherhood, and spiritual responsibility.

✔️ How culture misrepresents Jesus — and why biblical manhood looks different.

✔️ What it means to fight for your family, community, and faith.

Key Scriptures:
📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1,8 – “There is a time for everything... a time for war and a time for peace.”
📖 Exodus 15:3 – “The Lord is a warrior.”
📖 Psalm 144:1 – “He trains my hands for war.”
📖 1 Peter 5:8 – “Be sober-minded; your enemy the devil prowls like a roaring lion.”
📖 Nehemiah 4:14 – “Fight for your families, your sons and your daughters.”

Key Takeaways:
🔹 Comfort weakens; spiritual readiness strengthens.

🔹 Passivity is not an option in a time of war — lead with courage.

🔹 A lone warrior is a vulnerable one — brotherhood is essential.

🔹 Distractions can disarm you; sober-minded living keeps you battle-ready.

🔹 You don’t need to be perfect to fight — you just need to show up and not quit.

🎧 Listen now to sharpen your mindset and embrace your calling as a man of God in this generation.

💬 Question for You:

What do you think it takes to lead like a warrior in today’s culture?

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0153 | The Ten: Do Not Bear the Lord’s Name in Vain. Living in a Way That Honors the Name We Carry. May 21, 2025

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📖 What does it really mean to “not take the Lord’s name in vain”? It’s not just about what we say—it’s about how we live. In this episode, Pastors Stephen and Nate unpack the third commandment, showing how we bear God’s name through our actions, attitudes, and integrity. When we misrepresent God with our lives or misuse His name for personal justification, we violate a command that carries deep spiritual weight. This conversation challenges believers to live with reverence, humility, and a greater awareness of what it means to carry the name of Christ in a culture that desperately needs to see Him clearly.

Show Notes: "You Shall Not Bear the Name of the Lord in Vain"

🔥 Main Topics Covered:
✔️ What the third commandment truly means beyond speech.
✔️ How we carry God's name through our witness and lifestyle.
✔️ The dangers of hypocrisy and misusing “God told me.”
✔️ Why bearing God's name is about identity, not just behavior.
✔️ How reverence for God's name shapes our integrity and mission.

Key Scriptures:
📖 Exodus 20:7 – “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain…”
📖 Acts 3:6 – “In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene—get up and walk!”
📖 Acts 11:26 – The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.
📖 Philippians 2:9–10 – “…the name that is above every name…”
📖 2 Corinthians 5:20 – “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors…”

Key Takeaways:
🔹 The third commandment is about how we represent God, not just avoiding profanity.
🔹 Misusing God's name to justify sin or personal decisions is a serious misstep.
🔹 Christians are called to be faithful, humble ambassadors of Christ.
🔹 God’s name carries weight—so should the lives of those who bear it.
🔹 Honoring God’s name starts in the heart and is revealed in our actions.

🎧 Listen now to rediscover the call to represent Jesus well in a world watching your witness.

💬 Question for You:
Have you ever used the phrase “God told me…” without truly testing it?

How do you know when a word is really from Him? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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0152 | The Ten: No Idols – The Second Commandment & the Integrity of Worship May 19, 2025

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📖 In this episode, Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nate explore the second commandment and the dangers of idolatry—not just in ancient times, but in the modern world. From golden calves to glowing screens, we’re invited to reflect on where our hearts and affections truly lie. The conversation unpacks how God’s call to worship Him alone isn’t about rules—it’s about relationship. Whether it’s religious imagery, cultural comfort, or personal ambition, anything we elevate above God distorts our devotion. This commandment isn't just about what we make—it's about what makes us.

🔥 Main Topics Covered:

✔️ Understanding the second commandment and its deep connection to worship.

✔️ How idolatry has evolved from statues to subtle modern distractions.

✔️ The difference between covenant and contract in our relationship with God.

✔️ The role of iconography, religious tradition, and cultural idols today.

✔️ Why God’s command isn’t to limit us, but to liberate our hearts.

Key Scriptures:
📖 Exodus 20:4–6 – “You shall not make for yourself an idol…”
📖 John 1:14 – “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us…”
📖 Romans 1:22–23 – “They exchanged the glory of the immortal God…”
📖 Isaiah 14:12–14 – The pride that fuels idolatry.
📖 John 4:24 – “God is spirit, and His worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.”

Key Takeaways:
🔹 Idolatry is not just about statues—it’s about where we place our affection and trust.
🔹 God calls us to worship in spirit and truth, beyond what is seen or controlled.
🔹 Our worship should reflect God's holiness and exclusivity, not cultural convenience.
🔹 The second commandment is a guardrail for purity, maturity, and wholehearted devotion.
🔹 True worship reshapes our priorities and reveals our identity as God’s people.

🎧 Listen now and evaluate what truly has first place in your life.

💬 Question for You:

Have you ever had to change your approach because someone gave you godly advice?

What makes a leader worth following in your life? Let us know in the comments!

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0151 | Jethro: Godly Counsel & Wise Leadership May 16, 2025

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📖 “Leadership in the Kingdom doesn’t begin with strength—it begins with surrender.”

In today’s episode of the Under God Podcast, Pastor Stephen Martin explores the wisdom of Jethro, Moses’ Midianite father-in-law, and how godly counsel shaped the formation of Israel and the future of church leadership. Discover how spiritual authority is cultivated through humility, gratitude, and wise structure—not solo effort.

🔥 Main Topics Covered:

✔️ Why Moses was uniquely positioned to receive Jethro’s wisdom

✔️ The FAT principle: Faithful, Available, and Teachable leadership

✔️ How the early Church mirrored Jethro’s leadership model in Acts

✔️ Why delegation and wise structure are vital for Kingdom growth

Key Scriptures:
📖 Exodus 18

📖 Galatians 6:5

📖 Proverbs 20:18

📖 Acts 6:1–7

📖 1 Corinthians 1:27

📖 Psalm 103:2

📖 Romans 11:17

📖 Luke 16:10

💬 Question for You:

Have you ever had to change your approach because someone gave you godly advice?

What makes a leader worth following in your life? Let us know in the comments!

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0150 | The Ten: You must not have any other god but me. The First Commandment and the Soul of A Nation. May 14, 2025

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📖 What happens to a nation—and to the soul of its people—when we abandon the very first commandment? In this episode, Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nathan unpack the foundational call to worship God alone. They explore how idolatry still dominates culture today—not with golden calves, but with money, control, pleasure, and self. From ancient Israel to modern America, the command “You shall have no other gods before Me” remains as urgent as ever. This isn’t just a personal call—it’s the starting point for societal stability, national flourishing, and spiritual renewal.🔥 Main Topics Covered:✔️ The purpose of the Ten Commandments in ordering our relationship with God and others✔️ How modern idols like money, control, and pleasure compete with our worship✔️ The personal and societal consequences of placing other “gods” before the one true God✔️ Why worship and obedience are inseparable✔️ How America's founding principles were built on this first commandmentKey Scriptures:📖 Exodus 20:3 – “You shall have no other gods before me.”📖 Matthew 6:24 – “You cannot serve both God and money.”📖 Romans 1:18–20 – All people are without excuse in knowing God📖 Philippians 3:19 – “Their god is their appetite…”📖 2 Timothy 3:4 – “Lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God.”Key Takeaways:🔹 The first commandment establishes the priority of God in our personal lives and national identity🔹 Worship is not just emotional—it's obedience, giving, and living with God at the center🔹 Idolatry is alive today in more subtle but just as dangerous forms🔹 Our founders understood the necessity of anchoring liberty to moral and religious truth🔹 National decline begins with personal compromise; revival begins when individuals say “no other gods”🔗 Watch & Listen Everywhere:🎙️ Website: https://www.undergodpodcast.com📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@UnderGodPodcast🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Eg0JfNHL9mEUSrowLrQe6🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-god-with-pastor-stephen-martin/id1749695148📹 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/UnderGod👥 Let’s Connect:📌 Instagram: @undergodpod📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/469899725535991📌 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@undergodpodcast📌 X: https://x.com/undergodpod📌 Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@UnderGodPod🎧 Listen now and discover why getting the first commandment right is the key to everything else.💬 Which modern-day idol do you struggle with most—money, comfort, control, or something else? Drop a comment—we want to hear from you!🔔 Subscribe & Turn On NotificationsNew episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:00 AM CST—don’t miss a moment!#OneNationUnderGod #NoOtherGods #FaithAndFreedom #CulturalClarity

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