Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda (VIDEO)
Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda (VIDEO)
Nate Hilgenkamp, Kathy Davidson, and Jonathan Pokluda
We’re all becoming something. What are you becoming? It's our goal for you to intentionally become the person God has called you to be. We'll release an episode each week with answers to real questions that college students and young adults are asking us. Listen in as Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, and Kathy Davidson help you navigate life in your 20's and 30's!
Episode 390: Don't Let That Hold You Back | feat. Annie F. Downs
This week we sit down with author and podcaster Annie F. Downs to talk about her new book, Don't Let That Hold You Back, stepping into the dreams God has placed in your heart, and why the enemy works overtime to keep you from them. Annie opens up about her engagement, choosing not to have kids, and what it means to finish your name well. Pick up her new book wherever books are sold — you're going to love it! https://a.co/d/06ofEkVN
Sep 21
45 min
Video
Episode 389: Pretending God Is Real — Until He Wasn't | feat. Brian Guan
This week we sit down with Brian Guan, a content creator from New York City who went viral for going around pretending to be a Christian — and ended up actually becoming one. Just 12 days into his faith, Brian joins us live to talk about what happened when an experiment became real, the convictions he's already wrestling with, and what it looks like to follow Jesus when you're starting from scratch. This one is refreshing, honest, and a whole lot of fun!
Sep 14
40 min
Video
Episode 388: Are You Actually a Christian? | feat. Granger Smith
This week we sit down with country music artist turned pastor and author Granger Smith to talk about his new book Poison the Well — and the question he asks almost every single day: are you actually a Christian, or have you just checked the box? Granger shares how his own faith unraveled and was rebuilt from the ground up, why he's passionate about sharing the gospel with Christians, and what it really means to follow Jesus beyond an altar call. Pick up Poison the Well wherever books are sold! https://a.co/d/0hQWM5I7
Sep 7
45 min
Video
Episode 387: How to Make the Most of Your Singleness
In this episode, a listener calls in with a question a lot of single Christians are quietly asking — am I supposed to be spending this season preparing for marriage, or is that missing the point entirely? JP, Kathy, and Nate unpack what it actually looks like to embrace singleness as a daughter of God rather than just a waiting room for a relationship. If you're single and trying to figure out what this season is for, this one's for you!
Aug 31
34 min
Video
Episode 385: What's Next?
In this episode JP, Kathy, and Nate get honest about where the next generation is headed and what the church needs to do about it. They dig into phone addiction, the hunger for real community, and why revival might already be happening right in front of us. Don't miss this one!
Aug 17
28 min
Video
Episode 384: Reckless Love, Church Hurt & Outsinging the Angels | feat. Cory Asbury
This week we sit down with worship artist Cory Asbury — live from the tour bus — to talk about his journey through church hurt, online criticism, and what it looks like to come out the other side still singing. Cory opens up about the story behind "Reckless Love," his new song Prodigal God, and why he's done being cautious with his faith. If you've ever felt beaten up by the church or beaten down by the noise of social media, this episode is for you!
Aug 10
32 min
Video
Episode 383: Selling Out Arenas & Staying Surrendered | feat. Forrest Frank
This week we sit down with Christian artist Forrest Frank — live from the tour bus — to talk about what it looks like to steward massive success while keeping your heart fully surrendered to God. Forrest opens up about eight years of grinding before his breakthrough, how he stopped sneaking Jesus into his music and started giving him every breath, and why the surrendered life is available to everyone — not just the people in the arena. This one will leave you fired up!
Aug 3
35 min
Video
Episode 382: Nike, Kobe & Pointing Your Life Toward What Matters | feat. John Olinger
This week we sit down with John Olinger — former global brand director for Kobe Bryant at Nike and author of Worthy Wins — to talk about what it looks like to point your life toward what actually matters most. John opens up about losing both parents, a season of unexpected career upheaval, and how God used every chapter of his story to prepare him for something he never saw coming. If you've ever wondered whether your past experiences are being wasted, this episode is for you!
Jul 27
37 min
Video
Episode 381: The Happiness Crisis: Why Hard Things Lead to Joy | feat. Jon Eckert
This week we sit down with author and educator Jon Eckert to talk about his new book The Happiness Crisis and why the pursuit of happiness is actually keeping people from finding it. Jon breaks down how adversity, belonging, and curiosity are the real building blocks of a joyful life — and why Gen Z may be the generation that finally gets it right. Send this one to every parent, teacher, and young adult in your life, and grab a copy of The Happiness Crisis wherever books are sold! https://a.co/d/08kTjIow
Jul 20
39 min
Video
Episode 380: Who Are You Becoming in College? | feat. Josh Rutledge
In this episode we sit down with Josh Rutledge from Liberty University to talk about what spiritual formation actually looks like in the college years — and why the decisions you make at 19 can shape who you are for decades. JP opens up about his own first nine days of college and the fork in the road that followed, and Josh shares why this generation of students may be more spiritually hungry than any before them. If you're in college, heading there, or wish you could go back and do it differently, this one's for you!
Jul 13
28 min
Video
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