If Jesus Sat Next to You… Would You Still Press Play? w/ Rudy Ornelas

If Jesus sat next to you while you scrolled, watched Netflix, listened to music, or opened TikTok…would you still press play?In this challenging and transparent episode of Men of Faith, Pastor Caleb Cole sits down with Rudy to unpack how entertainment, media, music, and culture shape our hearts — often more than we realize.Rudy shares his journey from compromise, numbness, and casual faith… to conviction, alignment, and real transformation. This episode isn’t about legalism — it’s about holiness, awareness, and spiritual ownership.If you’ve ever felt stuck, spiritually dull, or wondered why God feels distant — this conversation might be the reset button you’ve needed.You’ll hear:🎧 How music, shows, and media disciple us more than we think🔥 Why conviction isn’t punishment — it’s invitation⚔️ How to stop making peace with what’s killing your spiritual life👀 Questions every man should ask before pressing play💡 What happens when you finally decide to live set apartThis isn’t about perfection — it’s about intentionality.And it might change the way you watch, listen, and live. (00:00) - The Lie We Tell Ourselves: “I’m a Good Person.” (00:49) - Welcome to Men of Faith + Intro to Rudy (01:56) - How Rudy Found Project Church (On a BMX Bike) (03:01) - Believing in God vs. Following Him (04:28) - Losing His Best Friend to Suicide (05:24) - Grief, Numbing, and the Culture’s Definition of Coping (06:27) - The Breaking Point: Crying Out to God at a Cemetery (07:10) - When the Holy Spirit Shows You the Truth (08:10) - Repentance, Conviction, and Returning to Church (09:39) - Taste and See: Why You Can’t Go Back After Encountering God (10:39) - “I Thought I Was Good… Until God Showed Me My Sin” (12:15) - Premeditated Sin vs. Discipline and Obedience (13:04) - Taking Thoughts Captive: What That Actually Means (13:55) - The Big Topic: What You Consume Shapes You (14:42) - Why Entertainment Is Discipling Men More Than Scripture (15:23) - Music, Messaging, and Worshiping the Wrong Things (16:22) - Lyrics → Thoughts → Feelings → Actions (How Influence Works) (17:18) - Cutting Out Secular Music and the Struggle Behind It (18:05) - If Your Kids Shouldn’t Hear It… Why Should You? (19:32) - Feeding the Spirit vs. Feeding the Flesh (20:15) - Horror Movies, Idolatry, and Spiritual Aftermath (21:12) - Nightmares and the Battle After Surrender (22:18) - Choosing Obedience Over Entertainment (23:25) - Conviction Hits Different When You’re Leading the Next Generation (24:58) - Training the Spirit the Same Way You Train the Body (26:05) - Living With Eternal Mindset Instead of Momentary Pleasure (27:09) - Loving God Changes What You Want — Not Just What You Do (28:11) - Ezekiel 36: New Heart, New Spirit, New Desires (29:18) - Feeding the Spirit Strengthens Resistance to Temptation (30:47) - Romans 8:6 — Flesh Leads to Death, Spirit Leads to Peace (32:23) - God as Father: The Guidance Missing in Culture (33:36) - One Life — Are You Wasting It on Entertainment? (34:52) - From Culture to Calling: Rudy’s Transformation (35:31) - The Call Up: Feed Your Spirit More Than Your Flesh (36:09) - Rudy’s Call Up: Stop Normalizing Habitual Sin (37:01) - You Are Loved, You Are Forgiven — But Don’t Stay Stuck (38:17) - Final Challenge + How to Stay Connected