Episodes

  • Ep 77 | Faith That Sees the Unseen: Miracles, Healing, and the Battle for Our Minds (Part 2)
    Nov 4 2025

    New episode (Part 2) with Mark Warren!From witnessing miracles to learning how to discern the supernatural through God’s Word — this conversation dives deep into what real faith looks like in a world fighting for our attention. Mark and Jay talk about spiritual exercises for a sound mind, miracles that strengthened their faith, and how to stay grounded in Truth when the world pulls us toward distraction.

    Link to The Road Ministries: https://www.theroadmap.org/


    Chapters:

    (0:00) Episode Preview

    (0:30) Getting lost in the experience of the Gifts of the Spirit, healing and deliverance

    (3:09) Believing without seeing

    (5:20) I witnessed a miracle — never-ending oil

    (8:02) How to understand the supernatural — Bible as our grid

    (11:15) Looking for the good, seeing how the Father sees us

    (12:45) Truth does not negotiate with sin

    (13:46) We are eternal beings being filtered through time — you are not the center of the universe

    (15:40) My friend was diagnosed with cancer, his faith has shined through — today he has no cancer

    (18:07) Satan is after your memory

    (19:20) Spiritual exercises for a sound mind

    (20:11) Is social media hell? A call to get off social media

    (21:33) What does your faith cause you to live differently?

    (25:20) A story about Mark’s sons — acting like men broke their hearts

    (28:00) Closing thoughts

    (28:56) How to get in contact with Set Free


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    30 mins
  • Ep 76 | When Faith Becomes Real, Scripture Becomes a Love Letter
    Oct 28 2025

    In this episode, Jay sits down with Mark Warren, leader of The Road Ministries, for a robust conversation on faith, transformation, and God’s calling. Mark shares his turning point—how a conversation with a gym member led him to encounter God's love and change the lens through which he viewed everything, including Scripture. What once felt like a hammer became a love letter from a Father who redeems and restores. They also talk about the call to heal the Church, what it means to live holy and purposeful lives, and how to make sure your faith is placed in the right thing.


    Link to The Road Ministries: https://www.theroadmap.org/


    Chapters:

    (0:00) Episode Preview

    (0:50) Mark Warren, Leader of The Road Ministries

    (2:00) Call to Heal Our Church – SEU Worship

    (4:30) What Is Faith? Why Mark Does What He Does

    (8:00) Mark’s Turning Point: From Gym Member to God’s Mission

    (12:15) My Lens Changed – Scripture Is a Love Letter, Not a Hammer

    (16:15) If I Ever Got a Tattoo, It Would Say “HOLY HOLY HOLY”

    (16:50) “I Don’t Want to Sit Around in Heaven”

    (19:09) God Meets Me When I’m Driving

    (20:30) God’s Perfect Plan for the End

    (22:39) Standing Before God and Giving an Account

    (23:55) What Happened When I Placed My Faith in the Wrong Thing (Part 2 Coming Soon!)


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    26 mins
  • Ep 75 | Mental Health or Spiritual Oppression? Biblical Perspective with Mike Schill and Karl Payne
    Oct 22 2025

    This conversation is especially significant as it was recorded just a week before Mike’s passing, following his impactful message at a recent conference. Dean sits down with Karl Payne and Mike Schill to explore the intersection of faith, mental health, and spiritual authority. Mike shares why he wrote Putting God Back into Counseling and gives practical insights on applying God’s Word to mental health challenges and spiritual oppression. They discuss how the occult can influence a generation through technology, the importance of applying a Biblical worldview to counseling, and why hidden sin and victim mentality are at the root of many struggles today. Listen to this episode for guidance on standing in Christ, living free, and applying truth over cultural lies.


    Chapters:

    (0:00) Opening Prayer with Guests: Karl Payne & Mike Schill

    (0:58) Occult World Accessing a Generation Through the Cell Phone

    (2:47) Why Mike Schill Wrote: Putting God Back into Counseling

    (6:33) Biblical Worldview vs. All of Man’s Education and Answers

    (8:21) Why You Should Start Writing in Your Bible

    (9:38) Losing Friends for Being a Christian

    (11:12) Jesus and the Devil

    (14:06) The Mental Health Field Today

    (17:30) Applying God’s Word to Diagnoses for Healing Spiritual Issues

    (18:52) Hidden Sin: The Real Problem

    (21:10) Victim Mentality in the West Leading to Suicide

    (23:50) Scriptures About Our Authority Over Spiritual Oppression

    (26:28) As Long as We Associate with Christ, We Are Safe

    (28:40) Closing


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    31 mins
  • Ep 74 | No More Toxic Empathy. It’s Time to Heal Our Land
    Oct 15 2025

    What does it really mean to be set apart?In this episode, we explore the hope of salvation, the power of renewal, and the call for believers to rise up and destroy darkness. From the prophecy in the Garden of Eden to the blood of atonement, this message reminds us that true faith requires action, holiness, and friendship with Jesus.

    Chapters:

    (0:00) Episode Preview

    (0:37) Healing for Our Land

    (1:46) Jesus’ Last Words — The Only One Who Can Take Away Sin

    (2:40) The Prophecy of Jesus in the Garden of Eden

    (4:25) The Night Before Passover

    (5:09) True Faith Requires Action

    (6:50) Hope for Our Future

    (7:54) What Is a Pharisee Today?

    (9:35) Keeping God’s Commandments

    (13:47) Unkinking the Hoses of Living Water

    (17:15) Shedding Blood for Atonement

    (19:04) We Are Eternal Beings — Where Will You Spend Eternity?

    (21:33) Accepting the Gift of Salvation

    (24:04) The Importance of Renewing Your Mind

    (27:03) Jesus Christ, Our Friend

    (29:17) Why the World Hates Christians

    (34:01) The Call to Be Set Apart and Holy

    (36:06) Toxic Empathy

    (39:56) A Call to the Men in the Church: Rise Up and Destroy Darkness

    (42:43) Closing


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    44 mins
  • Ep 73 | Back to Black Hawk Down, Mark Hollis’ Mission of Redemption
    Oct 7 2025

    Can God redeem even the darkest moments of your story? Mark Hollis, a Black Hawk Down veteran, shares how God turned his trauma into testimony and led him to bring the gospel to Malaysia. In this powerful episode, Mark and Jay sit down to talk about his firsthand experience in battle, the 30-year mystery of his missing trucks, and how obedience to God’s call brought healing and purpose. They also unpack how Scripture counters temptation, what true freedom looks like, and what Mark hopes to do with Jesus in Heaven. A story of courage, redemption, and walking in full surrender to God’s calling—whether in war or in everyday life.


    Warriors Battle: https://warriorssetfree.org/battle/


    CHAPTERS:

    (0:00) Episode Preview

    (0:43) How I Met Mark Hollis

    (2:00) Mark’s Testimony

    (5:33) God Called Me Back to Malaysia

    (7:38) Sharing the Gospel with Muslims in Malaysia

    (10:33) Why Malaysia? How Mark Got Stationed There

    (14:00) Black Hawk Down: The Untold Story

    (16:40) Searching for My Two Missing Trucks — 30 Years Later

    (19:50) My Team’s Casualties

    (23:00) What It Was Like the Night of Black Hawk Down

    (27:40) How Mark’s Story Freed Jay from a Lifelong Weight

    (32:35) Am I Doing What the Lord Asked Me to Do?

    (35:28) The Mount of Temptation: Using Scripture to Counter the Lie

    (38:28) The Bible Recap with Tara-Leigh Cobble

    (41:29) What Mark Wants to Do with Jesus in Heaven

    (44:40) Closing


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    46 mins
  • Ep 72 | One Truth, One God: Kimbra Ponquerne’s Journey to Healing & Unity
    Sep 30 2025
    • This week, we’re joined by Kimbra Ponquerne, who shares her powerful story of brokenness, healing, and freedom in Christ. From the early days of marriage to leading women’s encounters today, Kimbra walks us through the lessons God has taught her about unity, forgiveness, and the importance of setting intentional time with Him. We cover the struggles of misplaced trust, the pain of unforgiveness, and the lies women often believe about themselves—and how God’s truth sets us free. You’ll hear about the call to love our neighbors faithfully, what it means to run the race with endurance, and the impact of women’s encounters like Reflect in helping women discover who God says they are. This is a vulnerable, hope-filled conversation for anyone seeking freedom, faithfulness, and a deeper walk with God.


      CHAPTERS:

      (0:00) Episode Preview

      (0:40) Podcast Intro

    • (1:05) If I Had Known This at Year 2 of Marriage

    • (3:38) What is the Road to Unity Marriage Encounter?

    • (6:17) Motivation to Help Women

    • (8:49) Reflect Women’s Encounter: Speaking God’s Truth

    • (11:55) Losing Trust in God After Trauma

    • (14:10) How Unforgiveness Leads to Sin

    • (15:27) One Truth vs. “My Truth” Culture

    • (18:55) If Today Was Your Last Day, Did You Love Your Neighbor?

    • (20:19) Running the Race with Faithfulness & Freedom

    • (25:13) God’s Call to Lead a Women’s Encounter

    • (30:03) My Experience with Fasting and Hearing God

      (31:57) The Importance of Intentional Time with God

    • (33:35) Closing


      Link to The Road Map Events: https://www.theroadmap.org/marriage

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    34 mins
  • Ep 71 | Why You Can’t Kill a Christian
    Sep 23 2025

    In this episode, we dive into the dangers of lukewarm Christianity and the urgent call to bold faith. From Charlie Kirk’s example of courage, to Job’s endurance through suffering, to the importance of repentance, we explore why believers can’t afford to compromise truth in today’s culture. We’ll talk about prayer being pushed out of schools, why the world can’t kill the eternal hope of a Christian, and how God is calling us back to His Word. The challenge is clear: stop being lazy, open your Bible, and go make disciples.


    (0:00) Episode Preview

    (0:50) Podcast Intro

    (1:15) Lukewarm Christianity

    (2:37) You Can’t Kill a Christian

    (4:20) Doing the Right Thing in the Face of Fear

    (6:12) The Gift of Human Reasoning & When We Took Prayer Out of Schools

    (8:26) Getting Back to the Truth — Charlie Kirk

    (9:11) The Example of Job

    (10:15) Was Charlie Kirk's Death a Political Assassination?

    (11:51) Why Knowing the Truth Matters

    (13:12) Stop Being Lazy & Open the Word

    (14:32) Go Make Disciples

    (16:03) One Takeaway — Repent

    (17:20) Closing
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    18 mins
  • Ep 70 | Bold Like Charlie: Standing Firm in a Fading Culture
    Sep 16 2025

    What does it really cost to follow Jesus in today’s world? In this powerful episode, we reflect on the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, exploring his boldness, self-control, and unwavering commitment to the truth—even in the face of danger. We’ll talk about what it means to mourn like Jesus, to stand strong when culture pushes back, and to step forward in courage when the easy path would be silence. If you’ve felt the call to be bold but wrestled with fear, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to live with conviction.


    ***CHAPTERS***

    (0:00) Episode Preview

    (0:50) Podcast Intro

    (1:14) The Life & Legacy of Charlie Kirk

    (3:26) Mourning Like Jesus (Lazarus)

    (3:39) Don’t Shrink Back

    (7:02) Charlie Knew the Risks

    (8:06) Charlie’s Self-Control

    (9:05) My Favorite Charlie Debate Moment

    (11:36) Why We Can’t Be “Nice” Anymore

    (12:42) “Lord, What Do I Do With This?”

    (14:30) The Cost of Following Christ Today


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    16 mins