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By Donovan James

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Episodes: 111

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A show dedicated to cultivating biblical discernment and thoughtful reflection across every facet of the Christian journey—from Scripture study and relationships to navigating societal and cultural dynamics, and everything in between. With grace, humility, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we invite you to join us in conversations that seek truth and clarity in all the places the Lord leads us. We hope this show encourages and inspires you along the way.


Episode Date
S4 E23: THIS, is what is CONFUSING Christians!
May 13, 2026
S4 E22: We are not ALL Christians!
Apr 29, 2026
S4 E21: Categories, Definitions and Argumentation
Apr 15, 2026
S4 E20: Arguments vs Assertions - Thinking Apologetically!
Apr 01, 2026
Mini Series E4: Reformation and Counter-Reformation: Doctrines That Divided and Defined Christianity
Mar 18, 2026
Mini Series E3: Reformation and Counter-Reformation Doctrines That Divided and Defined Christianity
Mar 04, 2026
S4 E17: Racism is still a sin... (Interracial Marriage Debate?)
Feb 18, 2026
Sunday School with QA - Clarity of Scripture: Session 3
Feb 04, 2026
Sunday School with QA - Clarity of Scripture: Session 2
Jan 28, 2026
Sunday School with QA - Clarity of Scripture: Session 1
Jan 21, 2026
Reformation and Counter-Reformation: Doctrines That Divided and Defined Christianity E2
Jan 07, 2026
Reformation and Counter-Reformation: Doctrines That Divided and Defined Christianity E1
Dec 24, 2025
S4 E11: Defending Your Faith with Confidence
Dec 10, 2025
S4 E10: From Debate to Discernment: The Nature of Justification
Nov 26, 2025
S4 E9: Dogma and scripture, oh and Mary!
Nov 12, 2025
Mini Series: The Clarity of Scripture E4 -Church Fathers and the Gift of Scripture
Oct 29, 2025
Mini Series: The Clarity of Scripture E3 - Hermeneutics and Exegesis
Oct 15, 2025
Mini Series: The Clarity of Scripture E2 - What is Scripture? How does it work?
Oct 01, 2025
Mini Series: The Clarity of Scripture E1 - Intro, objections and Guidance from the Spirit
Sep 17, 2025
S4 E4: Social Media Theologians
Sep 03, 2025
S4 E3: What have we Learned?! (Debate Review Conclusion)
Aug 20, 2025
S4 E2: Scripture, Sacraments and Authority Claims (Debate Review: Knetchle vs Orthodox) PT.2
Aug 06, 2025
S4 E1: Gospel Lines, Salvific Sacraments and more! (Debate Review: Knetchle vs Orthodox)
Jul 23, 2025
S3 E10: God letting bad things happen?!?!
Nov 06, 2024
S3 E9: Answering YOUR Spicy Questions!
Jun 26, 2024
S3 E8: Spicy Questions for the Boys PT.2
May 15, 2024
S3 E7: Spicy Questions for the Boys PT.1
Apr 10, 2024
S3 E6 - Dont Call It a Comeback
Feb 21, 2024
S3 E5: Academia Killing the Leadership
May 24, 2023
S3 E4: The Worlds Infiltration on Marriage
Mar 29, 2023
S3 E3: cRiSiS mAsCuLiNiTy @vice
Mar 01, 2023
S3 E2: The Lies of Self Love W/ Aiden Lee
Feb 08, 2023
S3 E1: Donovan is an ANTI FEMINIST!?!?! @Jubileemedia #middleground
Jan 25, 2023
S2 E30: Sex and the Gospel W/ Hannah Carmichael - SEASON FINALE
Jan 11, 2023
S2 E29: TABOO Christians! W/ Aiden Lee
Dec 21, 2022
S2 E28: Abortion, Roe V Wade and MORE! W/ Rebekah Smith
Nov 02, 2022
S2 E27: Mental Health Crisis
Oct 05, 2022
S2 E26: Dating Culture Hang Ups W/ Connor Durkin
Sep 07, 2022
S2 E25: Q & A
Aug 03, 2022
S2 E24: What Is Men's Modesty??
Jul 06, 2022
S2 E23: This movement is TOXIC!
May 11, 2022
S2 E22: What is Really Delaying Marriage?!
Apr 27, 2022
S2 E21: What are you looking for in your church?
Mar 30, 2022
S2 E20: Christians in Isolation
Mar 17, 2022
S2 E19: What's your personality type? And does it matter?
Feb 23, 2022
S2 E18: Are Preferences Biblical???
Feb 17, 2022
S2 E17: Has Social Media Changed Dating? PT2 (WE READ YOUR COMMENTS!!)
Jan 26, 2022
S2 E16: Has Social Media Changed Dating?? PT1
Dec 22, 2021
S2 E15: Online Dating W/ Aliya Matheisen
Dec 01, 2021
S2 E14: Dating VS Courting PT2
Nov 24, 2021
S2 E13: Dating VS Courting PT1
Nov 17, 2021
S2 E12: Processing & Growing Through Trauma W/ Shayna Divita
Nov 03, 2021
S2 E11: Christians and Depression W/ Nicki Okada
Oct 27, 2021
S2 E10: Will vs Responsibility
Oct 20, 2021
S2 E9: Prayer Life
Oct 13, 2021
S2 E8: What's Your Motivation?
Sep 29, 2021
S2 E7: Toxic Masculinity (what's the real issue?)
Sep 22, 2021
S2 E6: All About Transparency W/ Kelly Bunch
Sep 15, 2021
S2 E5: Why Did We Normalize This?! PT.2 (We Read YOUR Comments!)
Sep 08, 2021
S2 E4: Does Honoring Always Mean Obeying?
Sep 01, 2021
S2 E3: Why Did We Normalize This?
Aug 25, 2021
S2 E2: Church Trauma
Aug 18, 2021
S2 E1: Self Improvement / Are your Standards too high??
Aug 11, 2021
EP: 48 - SEASON FINALE - Relationships around Christ W/ The Pantry Podcast
Apr 14, 2021
EP: 47 - The Struggles of Making Christian Content
Apr 07, 2021
EP: 46 - How to be Saved and Can anyone be Saved??
Mar 31, 2021
EP: 45 - Assurance of Salvation!
Mar 24, 2021
EP: 44 - Can Christians Chase Success?!
Mar 17, 2021
EP: 43 - Girl and Guy best friend???
Mar 10, 2021
EP: 42 - Mature Enough to Date PT2 W/ Mom
Feb 24, 2021
EP: 41 - Maturing Men for Relationships W/ Dad & Adonis Jr.
Feb 17, 2021
EP: 40 - Are you Mature Enough to Date?!
Feb 10, 2021
EP: 39 - Loving Your Enemies
Feb 03, 2021
EP: 38 - Christian Compromise #respectablesins W/ Dad!
Jan 27, 2021
EP: 37 - Motivation for the Bible
Jan 20, 2021
EP: 36 - Christians Confronting Christians
Jan 13, 2021
EP: 35 - Are the End Times Near?!
Jan 06, 2021
EP: 34 - New Year, New Growth! #Newyearspecial
Dec 30, 2020
EP: 33 - Pandemic Dating 101
Dec 16, 2020
EP: 32 - Pursuing Purity pt. 2 #SpiceyTalksWithMom
Dec 09, 2020
EP: 31 - Relatable Christianity? W/ Giddalti & Giana
Dec 02, 2020
EP: 30 - Leading our Future Leaders W/ Tori Pircey
Nov 25, 2020
EP: 29- Stuck in a Rut? W/ Nicki Okada
Nov 18, 2020
EP: 28 - Bible Reading Wins! W/ Adonis McReynolds Jr.
Nov 11, 2020
EP: 27 - Pursuing Purity #SpicyTalksWithPops W/ Adonis McReynolds
Nov 04, 2020
EP: 26 - Popping the Christian Bubble W/ Ashley Okada
Oct 28, 2020
EP: 25 - Said I love you, too soon?!?! W/ Ashley Okada
Oct 21, 2020
EP: 24 - Iron Sharpens Iron W/ Ashley Okada
Oct 14, 2020
EP: 23 - Relationship Roles?! W/ Ashley Okada
Oct 07, 2020
EP: 22 - Trusting God in Trials W/ Ashley Okada & Brian & Aliya Mathiesen
Sep 30, 2020
EP: 21 - Christian Modesty W/ Ashley Okada
Sep 23, 2020
EP: 20 - Spiritual Freedoms W/ Ashley Okada
Sep 16, 2020
EP: 19 - Do looks matter for Christian Dating? W/ Ashley Okada
Sep 02, 2020
EP: 18 - Aggressive Females?? #internetconfidence W/ Ashley McReynolds
Aug 19, 2020
EP: 17 - Green Lights in Christian Dating! #DoubleTrouble W/ Ashley McReynolds & Nicki Okada
Aug 12, 2020
EP: 16 - Social Media and Relationships W/ Ashley McReynolds
Aug 05, 2020
EP: 15 - Christian Dating Red Flags! W/ Ashley McReynolds
Jul 29, 2020
EP: 14 - Embracing your Testimony!
Jul 22, 2020
EP: 13 - Christian Marriage Expectations W/ Adonis McReynolds Jr.
Jul 08, 2020
EP: 12 - Male Insecurities W/ Nicki Okada
Jul 01, 2020
EP: 11 - Advice vs Opinion in Relationships W/ Aliya Mathiesen
Jun 24, 2020
EP: 10 - After thoughts, Identity, Compassion & Unity
Jun 17, 2020
EP: 9 - Racism, BLM & Everything in Between W/ Ashley & Nicki
Jun 10, 2020
EP: 8 - Keeping God 1st W/ Carlos Barrillas
Jun 03, 2020
EP: 7 - Money & Balance W/ Hannah McReynolds
May 27, 2020
EP: 6 - Anxiety W/ Adonis McReynolds Jr.
May 20, 2020
EP: 5 - Body Positivity (W/ Jason Klotz)
May 13, 2020
EP: 4 - Christian Person, "Worldly" Hobby - W/ Ashley McReynolds
May 06, 2020
EP: 3 - 1st generation Christianity W/ my Parents
Apr 29, 2020
EP: 2 - Christian Courtesy
Apr 22, 2020
EP: 1 - Introduction:
Apr 15, 2020