Best Mick Wienholt Podcasts (2025)

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The lowLIFE Interviews: When You Look at God's Plan with Mick Wienholt 1:15:28

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In this powerful episode of The lowLIFE Show, host DL welcomes Mick Wienholt, survivor and host of the "When You Look" podcast. Mick shares his extraordinary journey from rebellion to redemption, including his near-death experience in an avalanche at age 19 and how God sent a stranger named Steve to save his life. The conversation takes a profound …

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6 Years Ago They Gave Him 60 Days to Live | Bryan Berry | 031 1:25:33

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Six years ago, doctors told Bryan Berry he had just 60 days to live. His liver was failing. His kidneys were shutting down. But in the middle of his darkest hours, God stepped in — not once, but twice. After surviving a double organ transplant and later a widow-maker heart attack, Bryan’s story is nothing short of miraculous. In this powerful conve…

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Should Christians Ever Kill? - Ft. Jason Porterfield and Cody Cook 1:05:19

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Violence has become an assumed option for many Christians in war, politics, and even personal safety. But that wasn’t always the case. Christianity Without Compromise host Jake Doberenz chats with Jason Porterfield, Christian peacemaker and author of Fight Like Jesus, and Cody Cook, theologian and author of Anarchist Anabaptist, for a live roundtab…

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320: Can Writing Really Help with My Grief? (with John DeDakis) 44:52

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In this powerful conversation, Laura talks with award-winning novelist and journalist John DeDakis, who shares how writing became a source of healing after the death of his son, Stephen. Even if you've never thought of yourself as a writer, this episode offers hope and encouragement to help you process your grief in a deeply personal way. John and …

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She Lost Her Baby, Not Her Faith | J. Harrington | 030 52:31

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When J. Harrington faced the unimaginable loss of her baby boy, Camden, she found herself at a breaking point — surrounded by heartbreak, questions, and the presence of both darkness and peace. In this powerful episode of When You Look, J. shares how God met her in the middle of her pain and turned deep sorrow into a story of healing, purpose, and …

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Hell Obsession in American Christianity - Caleb S. Davis 49:51

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Why are American Christians so obsessed with Hell? Caleb S. Davis, founder of the Simply Love Jesus ministry, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss the American Church’s fixation on hell. In this episode, Caleb shares the math he did while writing his first book that sparked a theological deep-dive: only 10% of Je…

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319: No Rainbow Baby after Pregnancy Loss (with Shelley Hitz) 36:04

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When a baby is born after a pregnancy loss, it is often called a rainbow baby . We all know one child can never replace another, and it certainly does not remove the grief of the child who was conceived but is not here with us. However, most will agree that there is an ache that has been filled in having a baby after that devastating loss. But what…

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"Chaos" Was In God's Plan | Tony Smith | 029 49:42

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In this powerful testimony, Pastor Tony Smith shares how God turned what looked like chaos into a perfectly orchestrated plan. Born into a broken home, labeled as a struggling student who would “never read or write,” and facing bullying through his school years, Tony’s path looked anything but promising. Yet God was writing a greater story! From be…

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How Christians Misunderstand Sin and Miss the Gospel - Matt Van Winkle 40:34

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Most Christians think they understand sin—but the way we preach, teach, and convert says otherwise. Matt Van Winkle, minister and scholar with a Doctor of Ministry from Northern Seminary, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to expose how flattening sin into nothing more than moral failure has distorted the gospel and resha…

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318: One Step at a Time Through Our Grief 22:57

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In this episode, One Step at a Time Through Our Grief, Laura shares how God used the beauty of His creation mountains, rivers, the ocean, and even the warmth of the sun to remind her that He is always present, even in the hardest moments of deep loss. As grieving parents, we often wonder how we'll ever make it through another day. But through her g…

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The Trouble with Jesus: From Doubt to Faith | Constance Hastings | 028 40:36

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In this inspiring conversation, Mick Wienholt sits down with author and counselor Constance Hastings to explore doubt within faith. Constance shares how God led her through unexpected twists—from growing up in a non-religious family, to resisting church membership for 20 years, to finally surrendering her life and calling to ministry. She opens up …

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Why Christians Shouldn’t Be Politically Neutral - Trey Ferguson 39:40

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Centrism sounds safe—but it may be the most dangerous position of all. On this episode of Christianity Without Compromise, Trey Ferguson, minister and writer, joins Jake Doberenz to challenge the idea that Christians can or should stay neutral in a politically polarized world. Ferguson critiques the popular instinct to “reject both sides,” arguing …

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317: Facing the One-Year Anniversary After Child Loss 27:50

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The one-year anniversary of your child's death is a day no parent ever wants to face. It can feel unbearably heavy, filled with painful last time memories and overwhelming emotions. In this episode of Grieving Parents Sharing Hope, Laura gently shares her heart on this topic, based on her own experience after the death of her daughter, Becca, and a…

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From Chaos & Prison to Peace | Dustin "DL" Largusa | 027 1:07:35

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In this moving episode of When You Look, Dustin “DL” Largusa opens up about his extraordinary journey from a life of chaos, crime, and loss to discovering peace, purpose, and faith in God. After enduring the devastating loss of his mother, sister, and grandfather—followed by prison and multiple suicide attempts—DL reached his lowest point. But in t…

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Creating A Healthy Church - Ft. David Ruybalid, Traci Rhoades, Scot Loyd, and Christy Lynne Wood 1:04:43

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Big budgets, charismatic leaders, and polished worship can hide deep dysfunction. In this roundtable episode, four past guests return to Christianity Without Compromise to ask what’s gone so wrong in today’s churches—and what true spiritual health might look like. Christy Lynne Wood, author and ex-Gothardite, shares how toxic religion led her to fi…

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316: Finding Jesus After the Death of His Child (with Mick Wienholt) 42:01

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When our child dies, life as we know it comes to a sudden stop. There is now a before and after. Today's guest, Mick Wienholt, shares his story of losing his firstborn son, Luke, and how that loss changed not only his life, but his eternity. Mick admits that before Luke's death, he and his wife wanted nothing to do with God. But in their grief, the…

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From Rock Bottom to Breakthrough | Meme Mulugeta | 026 54:40

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What happens when you hit rock bottom and nothing seems to fill the void? In this powerful episode of When You Look, Meme Mulugeta shares her incredible journey from rejection, loss, and business failure to an unexpected breakthrough that only God could have orchestrated. After years away from faith, a 3 A.M. dream, divine encounters, and a bold st…

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Why Hate Won’t Stop Christian Nationalism - Caleb E. Campbell 39:09

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Christians must love their enemies—even the ones that are political extremists. Caleb E. Campbell, pastor and author of Disarming Leviathan, joins Christianity Without Compromise hosted by Jake Doberenz to explore a more faithful way: loving those caught in Christian nationalism. Drawing on his own story of being discipled into and out of a white s…

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315: Grieving Parents in the Bible 33:26

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Have you ever taken the time to look at parents in the Bible who have lost a child as a powerful resource that speaks directly to the heart of grieving parents walking through child loss today? In this episode, Laura takes us on a short journey of just a few parents in the Bible who experienced the death of a child. From Adam and Eve's loss of Abel…

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God's Greatest Hits Vol. 1 | Mick Wienholt | 025 15:55

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Mick Wienholt, host of When You Look, shares God's Greatest Hits Vol. 1, a powerful testimony of how God interrupted his plans to deliver blessings beyond imagination. From surviving an avalanche to navigating personal loss and unexpected moves, Mick recounts how the Holy Spirit revealed a divine pattern of interruption, transition, and miraculous …

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Fear, Control, and the Idols We Build | Jake Doberenz | 024 38:29

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In this episode of When You Look, Mick sits down with Jake Doberenz, host of Christianity Without Compromise, for an honest conversation about fear, control, and the modern idols we build without realizing it. From money and politics to technology and even good things like ministry metrics, Jake unpacks how idols creep into our lives as false safet…

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Faithfulness Won’t Always Save You From Suffering - Lara Silverman 38:09

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Sometimes we play by the rules, follow God, and still lose everything we hold dear. Lara Silverman, lawyer-turned-comedian, joins host Jake Doberenz on Christianity Without Compromise to wrestle with the uncomfortable reality that doing all the “right” Christian things doesn’t guarantee a pain-free life. After developing a rare neurological illness…

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314: Sacred Reminders 22:18

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As grieving parents, we often find ourselves, understandably, holding tightly to the belongings of our child who has died. A favorite shirt, a treasured toy, a blanket, even something as simple as a toothbrush. These are not just objects. They are sacred reminders of the bond we still have with our child. In this episode of Grieving Parents Sharing…

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A Christian Response to Violence [BONUS]- Ft. Joash P. Thomas, Malcolm Foley, Natalie Drew, Nathan Perrin, and Joshua Schuettenhelm 1:06:58

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In this BONUS episode, recorded live, five past guests of Christianity Without Compromise join host Jake Doberenz to talk about the Christian response to violent current events, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk, school shootings, ICE deportations, and attacks against marginalized communities. This raw, honest reflection includes Rev. Dr.…

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Overdose in Vegas: One Breath from Death | Mark Thomas | 023 1:19:54

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Mark Thomas lived the fast life in Las Vegas—partying with celebrities, chasing money, and battling addictions that nearly destroyed him. After three overdoses, he found himself literally one breath from death, writhing on the floor of his Vegas apartment. But in his darkest moment, he cried out to God—and everything changed. On September 11, 2001,…

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God Already Made a Way (Waymaker) | Jamie | 022 23:24

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When homeschooling mom and community leader, Jamie, hit her breaking point in 2020, she was stressed, sleepless, and even dealing with TMJ from worry. Her group needed a place to meet. While on a call with a friend, the impossible happened—an email arrived from a local pastor she didn’t even know. Was it coincidence? Or was it God going before? In …

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When Financial Security Hijacks Trust in God - Mick Wienholt 37:49

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Financial peace, debt-free living, and mortgage freedom are common Christian goals—but they can quietly mask an idolatry of control. In this episode, When You Look podcast host Mick Weinholt joins Christianity Without Compromise to examine how our cultural obsession with “financial freedom” can become a substitute for trusting God. From tithing to …

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313: Rebuilding Your Life After Child Loss 28:26

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The lowLIFE Interviews: Stumbling After God with Paul Granger 57:22

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In this deeply stirring episode of The lowLIFE Show, Host DL the lowLIFE engages Paul Granger, a faithful listener, seeker, and spiritual explorer, in a candid, Spirit-led conversation about what it truly means to go stumbling after God. With raw honesty and biblical depth, Paul reveals how life's missteps, darker seasons, and unanswered questions …

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Did God Really Pick My Car? | Mick Wienholt | 021 12:54

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What if a car purchase wasn’t just about wheels, but about God’s hand at work? In this episode of When You Look, Mick shares the remarkable story of how his 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid seemed to be chosen, orchestrated, and even “pre-negotiated” by God Himself. From the unexpected idea of a hybrid, to his wife’s surprising agreement, to a dealers…

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Two Moments That Proved God Knows Me | Andrew | 020 19:48

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In this episode of When You Look, Mick sits down with Andrew Gayfield, a husband, father, small business owner, and musician, shares two powerful firsthand stories of moments that redirected his life. At just 13 years old, Andrew wrestled with bitterness toward his parents—until a stranger at church spoke words that no one else could have known. La…

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Justice and Jesus in a Colonized Church - Joash Thomas 43:27

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Justice isn’t optional in the Christian faith—it’s central. But too often, the Western Church has treated justice as a distraction rather than a demand. Joash Thomas, public theologian and international speaker, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss how colonization has shaped the theology and practice of the West…

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312: Can God Really Heal My Hurting Heart? (with Rachel Wojo) 41:27

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In this episode of Grieving Parents Sharing Hope: Can God Really Heal My Hurting Heart?, I sit down with Rachel Wojo Wojnarowski, who knows the deep pain of child loss firsthand. After miscarriages and saying goodbye to her precious daughter Taylor, who lived 22 years with courage and faith, Rachel learned to cling to prayer as her lifeline in the …

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The lowLIFE Interviews: Choosing Jesus as a Friend with Jake Thurston 51:15

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In this heartfelt episode of The lowLIFE Show, Host DL the lowLIFE welcomes Jake Thurston, a pastor, author, church planter and advocate for spiritual friendship, to explore what it truly means to choose Jesus as a Friend. Jake brings decades of insight, rooted in his book You Need Friends: Reclaim Your God-Given Design for Community & Remedy Your …

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What Church Practices Are REALLY Teaching - Jake Doberenz 32:43

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Jake Doberenz, host of Christianity Without Compromise, explains how every element of church life—from stage lighting to service structure—communicates theology, often more powerfully than sermons do. Drawing on insights from communication studies and the work of Christian philosopher James K.A. Smith, Jake challenges listeners to audit their own c…

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311: Bringing Our Pain to God After Child Loss 41:54

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In this episode of Grieving Parents Sharing Hope: Bringing Our Pain to God After Child Loss, I talk with Carol Renfro, a mom just two years into this journey of child loss. Carol's only child, Jeff-Free (known as Free), died by suicide at the age of 33. Though her grief is still very fresh, she leans heavily on God and has found unexpected joy in t…

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Could the Fire Give More Than it Took? | Colin & Casey | 019 38:06

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A devastating house fire took everything from Colin and Casey—yet what rose from the ashes changed their lives forever. From unexpected sunflowers growing where the fire began, to prophetic words, to a children’s book written on a plane, their story is one of faith, resilience, and hope. In this episode of When You Look, Mick sits down with the Bun…

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The lowLIFE Interviews: Prospering in Service with Mista Yu (Audio ONLY) 44:46

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Join Host DL the lowLIFE in this powerful episode of The lowLIFE Show as he sits down for a discussion with Mista Yu, a renaissance man whose life is a living testimony to thriving in humility and in service. From surviving multiple near death experiences and building a blended family with Godly wisdom, to founding the nonprofit "Save The Children …

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The Question That Exposed My Hypocrisy | Mick Wienholt | 018 21:59

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What if one single question could expose whether your faith is real — or just words? In this episode of When You Look, Mick shares the powerful story of how a single verse in the Bible confronted him with a question that exposed his hypocrisy. For years, Mick said “Lord, Lord” but wasn’t fully living in obedience. This moment became a turning point…

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Left Out of the Family-Centered Church - Kate Boyd 41:40

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Kate Boyd, author of An Untidy Faith, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss how American churches have idolized the nuclear family. Kate notes the ways churches structure community around life stages, often excluding those who are single, childless, queer, widowed, or otherwise outside the cultural “norm.” Drawing…

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310: When "Why?" Can Become the Wrong Question After Child Loss 23:43

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After the death of our child, one of the first and most desperate questions we ask God is Why? Why my child? Why didn't You stop it? Why couldn't it have been different? But what if why isn't the question that will bring us to a place of healing? What if there's another question that opens our hearts to God's love and help in the middle of our pain…

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Why Obedience Still Matters | Carey & Mick | 017 46:44

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Obedience isn’t popular in Western culture — but it’s central to following Jesus. In this episode of When You Look, Mick sits down with Carey Green, pastor and host of The Morning Mindset podcast, to explore why obedience still matters today. From stories of ordinary believers who trusted God in extraordinary moments, to biblical truths from Exodus…

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How 'Subject To, Not Central In' Changed EVERYTHING | Mick Wienholt | 016 15:11

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What happens when you realize you are subject to, not central in, your own life? In this episode of When You Look, Mick shares the life-changing revelation that completely transformed his faith, prayer life, and perspective on God’s position in his life. Prompted by a sermon by Matt Chandler, Mick explains how God reshaped his understanding of iden…

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Religious Certainty and Being the Only Ones Saved - Scot Loyd 48:58

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What if we’re not the only true Christians? Scot Loyd, pastor, evangelist, and college professor turned oral historian, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss the idol of religious certainty. Scot recounts growing up in the United Pentecostal Church, where strict behavioral codes and exclusivity shaped his understa…

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309: Losing a Disabled Child: Finding Hope After a Lifetime of Care 1:02:31

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This episode is not just for parents losing a disabled child or who have lost a child, but for anyone who questions how a severely disabled child can have a life worth living. What you are about to listen to is raw and real. Two moms who had children with severe disabilities from premature births share their child’s story and their journey from bir…

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The lowLIFE Interviews: Smashing Modern Day Idols w/ Jake Doberenz (Audio Only) 46:53

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In this transformative episode of The lowLIFE Show, Host DL the lowLIFE and Jake Doberenz get together for a discussion about how pride and a desire for control lead to creating idols; and how the smashing of them comes from surrender. Jake shares how a desire to know Jesus more, led to a mission that would have him wanting nothing more than to poi…

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A Pregnant Stranger Needed the Exact $47 We Had | Vangie | 015 27:44

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What happens when someone hands you an envelope of cash and says, "this is for someone in New York City"? For Vangie, it sparked a series of events that led to a miraculous encounter with a pregnant woman on a subway train—who just happened to be asking for exactly $47. In this episode of When You Look, you'll hear about timing, faith, obedience, a…

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What Went Down in Africa? - When You Look Backstory | 014 32:53

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A rooftop in Africa. A face-to-face encounter with God that changed everything. This is the backstory of When You Look. What really went down in Africa? In this special When You Look Backstory episode, Mick shares the powerful and deeply personal journey that gave birth to the podcast. From saying “I’m not your guy” during a face to face encounter …

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A Christian Veteran Challenges Militarism - Joshua Schuettenhelm 42:55

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Why is the American church so obsessed with the military? Joshua Schuettenhelm, Iraq War veteran and author of Dogmatic Uncertainty, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to expose the idol of militarism in American Christianity. Joshua traces his journey from embracing Christian nationalism and military service to discoveri…

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308: Our Relationship With God After Child Loss 32:32

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In this heartfelt episode, we continue the conversation on how the death of our child impacts our relationship with God specifically shifting from a transactional relationship to an intimate one built on trust, even when we don't understand Him. Laura gently challenges us to examine the ways our fast-paced, internet-driven culture may be shaping ou…