Views from The Porch

This is a special short episode to provide a quick update on Views from The Porch.

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2022

In this special episode from AWAKEN Conference 2022, Jonathan "JP" Pokluda shares the what, why and how of recruiting the most powerful force this world has ever heard - the choir.

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2022

In this special episode from AWAKEN Conference 2022, Jennie Allen shares five truths about taking risks.

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2022

In this special episode from AWAKEN Conference 2022, Trip Lee shares a word about seeking righteousness over applause.

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2022

In this special episode from AWAKEN Conference 2022, Timothy "TA" Ateek shares how to have our best days ahead with Jesus.

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2022

In this special episode from AWAKEN Conference 2022, David Marvin shares how to rehearse for eternity.

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2022

In this episode, we're joined by special guest Adam Tarnow to learn how to have edge and stand out at work.

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2022

In this episode, we're joined by special guest Adam Tarnow to learn how to stand out at work. Before we dive in, we hear about some common pitfalls of employees.

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2022

In this episode, we share where we'll be and what we'll be doing.

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2022

In this episode, we answer more questions that you submitted on Instagram.

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2022

In this episode, we answer questions that you submitted on Instagram.

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2022

People talk about physical and emotional boundaries in dating relationships, but what about spiritual boundaries? Is it ok to read the Bible, pray, do a Bible study, etc. with the person you're dating? What is too far?

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2022

One of the most controversial questions is, "can you be born gay?" What does God's word say about it? How do we love Christians who struggle with same sex attraction?

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2022

When you're a Christian, The Bible is the roadmap to your life. How do you know it's trustworthy, especially if it's written by man?

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2022

JD has been married for 6 months now. What has he learned?

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2022

Being "filled with the spirit" can mean a lot of different things to different people, so what does is ACTUALLY mean and how do we know we're filled with the spirit?

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2022

It's PRIDE month and a lot of questions are coming up about how to love coworkers/friends while also not condoning what they're doing. Should we as Christians address someone by their preferred pronoun?

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2022

What does it look like to heal from what you've done and what's been done to you? How do you help friends who confess things they're ashamed about to you?

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2022

Mass shootings have become far too frequent across the U.S. with the most recent being a mass shooting at a school in Texas. We believe that God is good, loves everyone, and wants to protect us, so why does He allow mass shootings to happen?

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2022

Is it wrong to want to be confident in your own skin, your personality, and how you look?

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2022

When you first become a Christian and say goodbye to your old way of life, do you also need to say goodbye to your old friends?

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2022

Earlier this month, a document was leaked revealing that The Supreme Court plans to overturn Roe v. Wade. With many conflicting opinions around abortion, how should we approach the topic as Christians? What if abortion is part of our story?

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2022

There have been many different cultural changes since the Bible was written. Since culture has changed, does that mean we should read and apply what the Bible says differently?

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2022

There have been many different cultural changes since the Bible was written. Since culture has changed, does that mean we should read and apply what the Bible says differently?

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2022

If you haven't heard, a documentary was released revealing scandals of one of the most historic churches of our generation. In this episode, we discuss how we should think about the church moving forward, if we should continue singing Hillsong songs, and what it means for all churches in the future.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2022

You think that everyone else is the problem, but what if it's you? What if there are things you are doing that are the reasons your relationships never last?

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2022

When many of us think of Easter, we think of bunnies, eggs, egg hunts, easter baskets, Easter Sunday, and brunch. As Christians, what should we celebrate and what is wrong to celebrate?

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2022

There's a lot of interpretation about what manifestation is. Some Christians think manifestation means getting their desired outcomes in life, through God. The Bible says, "ask anything in my name and you will receive it,” so what’s the difference between asking God for something hoping it will happen and manifesting something?

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2022

Many people say they "have a type" when it comes to dating. Is it wrong to have a type when it comes to physical appearance and personality in dating? We also tend to click with certain personality types and characteristics as friends. Is having a friend type wrong?

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2022

In the Bible, there are references in the book of Genesis of people living hundreds of years. How is this so? And what does this have to do with dinosaurs? Also, speaking of dinosaurs, where are they?

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2022

Have you ever wondered if drinking alcohol or being in an environment with alcohol is wrong as a Christian? In this episode, we talk through how God views alcohol and discuss how we should view drinking as Christians.

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2022

Have you heard about the war in Ukraine and wondered what you can do to help? Have you felt helpless or unsure of your responsibility to help? This episode is for you.

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2022

Have you ever been confused about what God's will is for your life? Have you ever been worried about messing up God's plan if you make the wrong decision? In this episode, we unpack those questions and discuss if it's possible to step outside of God's will.

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2022

Culture has begun deconstructing everything from politics to marriage, sexuality, and faith. In this episode, we deconstruct "deconstruction of faith" and talk about how to know who to let speak into our lives as Christians.

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2022

In this special Valentine's Day episode, we answer questions you submitted on anything and everything with dating, sex, love, and marriage.

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2022

Many of us have been real victims of divorce, abuse, cheating, pain, etc. How do we forgive the person that's wronged us and move on from something in our life that has been defining to who we are?

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2022

It's difficult to balance the line of being culturally relevant while remaining a true Christian. How do we decide how far is too far when it comes to living in the world, but not being of it?

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2022

There are 7.9 billion people in this world, and a report shows that 73% of Americans believe in soul mates. In this episode we answer the question, "Does God design a specific spouse for each person that is predestined to be our soul mate?"

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2022

If you haven't heard, JD is getting married next week. In this episode, we talk through things we wish we knew before we got married: finances, sex, bachelor/bachelorette parties, living together, and more.

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2021

The holidays can be the hardest time of the year for our spiritual walk because when we visit our hometown, it's easy to go back to our old ways. In this episode, we talk about how not to fall into holiday thirst traps this year.

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2021

In this episode, we discuss if Christians should partake in the Santa tradition, gifts from Santa, and everything in between.

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2021

In a time where social media shows us a "picture perfect" life, it’s easy to compare ourselves with anything and everything around us. In this episode, we're joined by Jeanine Amapola to discuss how to be confident in our identity in Christ to battle comparison.

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2021

When we think of Thanksgiving, we often think of family, food, and going around the table to say what we're thankful for. But, why do we only practice being grateful on one day? In this episode, we discuss practical ways to live in a posture of gratefulness, not just a season of it.

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2021

After the tragic deaths at a Travis Scott concert, comments across social media have raised speculation that the event was satanic. In this episode, we unpack the question "how did the world get here?" and discuss how we should respond to the situation.

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2021

For the very first time, Louie Giglio joins The Porch to discuss reaching this generation for Christ, the story of Passion conferences, and mental health.

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2021

With Halloween right around the corner, you may be asking, “Should Christians celebrate Halloween?” “Isn’t Halloween satanic?” In this short episode we discuss how Christians should view Halloween, costumes, and everything in between.

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2021

The Bible says that all people in authority were put in place by God. It also says that we as Christians should always respect our authority. But, what happens when the leaders above us are disobeying God’s word? In this episode, we answer how to think about obeying authorities that disobey God.

Transcribed - Published: 18 October 2021

So, like we said, we kind of just dropped off the face of the planet. BUT, it wasn’t meant to be that way. Before we left, we recorded an episode on the topic of rest. We just rested so hard, we forgot to post it. (Whoops) In this episode from August, we sit down and talk about how important rest and the “sabbath” are to God.

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2021

Have you heard?! David Marvin released a book called, “We’re All Freaking Out”. Your bible-based strategy to fighting anxiety. In this episode, we talk about the book and how it addresses mental health, how it’s plaguing our generation today, and what it looks like to surrender those things to God.

Transcribed - Published: 4 October 2021

So if you’re a normal Views listener, you probably noticed that we kind of disappeared this summer. What’s up with that? Well…we’re not OFFICIALLY back, but in this podcast, David, JD, and Laura explain where they’ve been, what they’re doing, and what’s in store for the future of Views from The Porch.

Transcribed - Published: 23 August 2021