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Reality Speaks
by Jaken Orten
Reality Speaks is a ministry where we talk about what is real. What does the Bible really say? What is really going on in the world? What does it really mean to be a Christian? To find out listen to Reality Speaks!
Episodes
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11. Live with the Goofy Gums
We sit down and talk the burden and calling of children’s ministry with Daniel and Marilyn Gums known in their ministry capacity as The Goofy Gums!
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10. Introducing Ephraim Judah
After a bit of a hiatus Jaken and Victoria are back with a major update! Our baby boy, Ephraim Judah Orten is here! Let’s talk through this story and see where God is working in this story.
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9. On the Road Again
We are back! It’s been a busy couple of months but we are back and trying to be above average with episode 9! We talk about what’s been going on in our lives, how vacation went, and how having baby feels a lot like waiting for the rapture.
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8. Eat the Poop!
So we saw this video the other day talking about baby Koalas and had an actual spiritual revelation come out of it. I promise this is going somewhere!!
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7. Couch Talk 2: Praying through the Process
Join us as we discuss the ways that we have been taught to pray, using the Five Finger Prayer, the Lord's Prayer, and Praying Through the Tabernacle. All of these help us in understanding the importance of praying through the process, and even when we don't see or feel it the Lord is always moving.
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6. Couch Talk: It Didn’t Have to be Judas
No live stream this week so join us for a brief talk over ice cream about free will, blasphemy, and redemption. Ya know! Super casual stuff!
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5. When it Rains
Join an impromptu discussion on what it’s like to obey and wait through the storm. Some singing, some Bible talk, and some life updates scattered throughout!
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4. On the Road with Jaken and Victoria
Join us in the car on the way home from Kentucky Youth Convention 2026. We are talking the sermons, the moves of God, the fresh words we felt, and what is coming in the process of time to come!
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3. Does Grief Hinder or Help Your Burden?
Join us as we talk about grief. How there are different types of grief and whether or not it hinders or strengthens your burden.
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2. In the Shadow of the Promise
Jaken and Victoria go back over the process of their promise. Discussing miscarriage, grief, and walking into this new season with little EJ on the way. Biblically speaking Job, Naomi, and Joseph serve as our illustrations.
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The Pilot: Why Do You Write Like You’re Running Out of Time?
Listen in as Jaken and Victoria relaunch this podcast with life updates — meeting through a matchmaking service, engagement, marriage, pregnancy after loss, and the lessons they learned along the way. They explore the episode’s theme of promise versus process, the burdens that shape ministry and...
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BONUS Episode: Can You Hear the Cry? - Sermon by Jaken Orten
Jaken Orten preached this sermon on Wednesday, December 10 at Sturgis Jesus Name Pentecostal Church. Listen in for a bit of a life update as well!
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BONUS EPISODE: The Curse of Knowledge
Jaken preaching on 11/10/24
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BONUS EPISODE: Why the Thorn? (Sermon by Jaken Orten)
Jaken preached a sermon today about Paul’s thorn in the flesh, and what we can do in the midst of pain in our lives. More real episodes coming soon!
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92. LIVE: The Reality Speaks Christmas Special 2023 — What Mary Didn’t Know
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Join us for a recording of a special Christmas Facebook live. A brief Christmas update, and a few brief words from the hosts of STAY and Today’s Gift (otherwise known as my parents 😉). Also I drop a few thoughts on the current discussion regarding a certain Christmas song. 🎶🎶
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91. Words Become Flesh - Interview with Pastor Daniel Orten
John writes in the first chapter and fourteenth verse of his Gospel that "the Word become flesh and dwelt among us." This does suggest a certain power in THE WORD, but what about our words? You might wanna give a listen and find out in this special crossover episode with the STAY podcast.
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90. Are You a Prodigal?
In Luke 15 we hear the story that we commonly call The Prodigal Son. The tale is a story of two brothers and their father. Which son is the prodigal one? Is it possible that it's both? Are you a prodigal? Contact Us Facebook: Facebook Instagram: Reality Speaks (@realityspeakspodcast) | Instagram...
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89. Destiny Begins
Do you have a God given destiny? When exactly do we get our God given destiny? How do we step into it? Is it too late? Is it too early? So many questions... God has answers.
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88. Why Bible Studies Matter with Britatani Baldwin
ANNNND WE ARE BACK. Wrapping up the series on how to use the Word of God as a Christian in this modern world. Today we sit down with returning guest, Britatani Baldwin to discuss her method, process, and motivation in sharing the Word through personal Bible Studies. It's a fun one y'all. Listen in!
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87. Why Bible Journaling Matters with Cheryl Orten
Today we are joined by Sister Cheryl Orten (the mother of podcast host, Jaken Orten) to discuss the topic of incorporating the Bible with prayer and journaling. We hear how her process of prayer and reading has grown over the years, and how it has changed her way of living life and thinking about...
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86. Why Bible Reading Matters with Pastor Daniel Orten
The Bible is a book. This is a simple inarguable truth. It, however, is not an ordinary book. It is the most important book on the planet. It is the Word of God in paper form. Whether it's little pocket version handed out on a college campus, or an expensive real cowhide leather version that…
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85. Why Bible Quizzing Matters with Mahala McClean
How well do you know your Bible? Can you quote it? How many verses do you know? Each year children and teens across the world that are part of the United Pentecostal Church take it upon themselves to answer that challenge with commitment to memorization of the word, and it isn't just a few little...
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84. Am I Really Ready for This? || A Biblical Look at Imposter Syndrome
Recently Jaken heard someone on a podcast say that imposter syndrome was a dumb label for doubt, and it kinda riled him up to the point where he elected to talk about it for an hour. Check it out here! Full context of the Ken Coleman Clip where he does give some great advice:...
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83. AYC Recap through the Eyes of Briar, Isaac, and Shaelyn
Today we wrap up our talk of #AYCsouthDakota23. Join as our guests share their experiences from the fun to the spiritual.
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82. AYC Recap from the Eyes of Daniel and Mahala
In this episode we prepare to wrap up the discussion of my Apostolic Youth Corps trip to South Dakota. We talk through Sunday to Sunday from the fun to the Spiritual and everything in between. Give it a listen!
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BONUS: AYC according to Mahala
Listen in to audio clips from Mahala McClean journaling her AYC experience.
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81. AYC Audio Journal (FULL)
I’m this episode Jaken has chronicled his full perspective on the AYC 2023 trip to South Dakota! It’s long but it’s got some good nuggets!
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80. AYC Audio Journal: Jaken Orten begins his journey
Over the next week your host will be posting audio logs of his AYC trip to South Dakota. Follow along!
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79. AYC Perspective: The Tables Turn with Jaken Orten (and Jimmy Newland)
The tables turn in this truly final episode of our AYC Perspectives series as the tables turn on your loyal host as he is interviewed by returning guest host, Jimmy Newland. Things get real. Listen as more of your host's testimony is revealed than ever before on the podcast. You don't wanna miss...
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78. AYC Perspectives: Start Your Ministry Now with Shaelyn Runck
My final guest of our AYC Perspectives series joins us today from yet another perspective. It's our first northern guest and our first guest from a larger city. Also it's our SECOND guest to bring a female perspective. Joining us today is Shaelyn Runck from St. Lous, Missouri. She brings a great...
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77. AYC Perspectives: It’s All About Serving with Jayden Law
Today we bring in the oldest of our AYC guests to date... he's 19. Jayden law is an awesome young man from my home church, Star of Bethlehem in Ilsley, KY. I truly believe his incredible testimony will stir your heart and inspire you.
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76. AYC Perspectives: It All Falls into Place with Mahala McLean
Our AYC perspectives series continues with the first female voice of the series, one Mahala McLean. Listen in as we discuss calling, miraculous provision, and the way God just lets some things fall perfectly into place. Check out some of Mahala's art here:...
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75. AYC Perspectives: I Can Do That with Briar Baldwin
We continue our AYC Perspective series with Briar Baldwin from Sebree, KY.
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74. AYC Perspectives: That Sounds Fun with Daniel Johnson
Today we continue our series discussing the upcoming Apostolic Youth Corps trip to South Dakota. Today we talk to Daniel Johnson a young man from a small town in Tennessee about his expectations for the coming trip.
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73. AYC Perspectives: Anything Can Happen— Vague Answers with Isaac Vire
On June 26, a small group of young people will be getting a taste of missions in a week long trip to the state of South Dakota through a program known as Apostolic Youth Corps. Among whom is your host. Over the next few weeks Jaken will be interviewing some fellow AYCers about their story, and…
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72. The Real Enemy
Today Jaken talks to us about who our true enemy is. Is it ourselves? Is it other people? Or maybe it's someone else entirely. LINKS Interview on the STAY Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-orten5/episodes/Underestimating-Ep--28-e22orbc/a-a9n1uj3 Sermon by Bro. Jaken:...
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BONUS: Can You Hear the Cry? (Sermon by Jaken Orten)
Brother Jaken preached a sermon this week about how to hear God in the midst of a chaotic world.
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71. Resolutions, Goals, and Habits
Jaken heard several podcasts about New Year Resolutions from other shows today, and he shares what he has learned with Bethany. Follow along and see where this new year can take you!
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BONUS: REACH Youth Forum
Every year at our church we have a forum where we sit down and allow the youth to ask us any questions they may have. It can be as simple as "What's your favorite book of the Bible?" or as complicated as "How do you deal with the loss of a loved one?" (Spoiler alert: Both of these questions are...
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70. Crossover with STAY Podcast: Planning or Preparation
The New Year is upon us. Many will be looking to make changes. How do we make those changes stick? Listen in as we collaborate with the STAY Podcast to get to the bottom of the question.
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69. Season 4 Premiere: We’re Back! // A Christmas in the Group Chat
It’s Christmas y’all, and that means it’s time for a Reality Speaks Christmas Special. Jaken and Bethany sit down for a Christmas discussion with input from the Orten Family Group Chat. We touch on Christmas music, movies, snow, and more. Grab your Santa hat, some hot chocolate (or a latte), and...
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BONUS: REACH Youth Service: Let it Go ~ Brother Jaken Orten
Tonight we had a youth service at the church, and Jaken preached a sermon titled “Let it Go.” How do we break free from old ways of living and step into a new life? Listen to find out!
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BONUS: REACH Youth Service: The Comforter - Bethany Young
This weekend we had a youth service and Sister Bethany taught about why we need the Holy Ghost.
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68. Season 3 Finale// Does Innocence Matter?
We are wrapping up season 3, so let's take a look back on where we have come from this past season. Plus Jaken gives some thoughts on innocence and the Christian responsibility. Finally we go through some stats of podcast growth.
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67. It’s Time to Talk about Bruno
This episode contains spoilers for Disney’s Encanto, The Book of Genesis, The Gospels, and Acts.
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66. Real Love: Pastor and Sister Orten
This is the big one folks. Without these two this podcast would not exist. Your hosts wouldn’t even exist! After almost 29 years of marriage (even longer than that if you count dating years), Pastor Daniel Orten and his beautiful bride, Sister Cheryl Orten, are here to tell us how this…
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65. Real Love: Brother and Sister Marran
In our third segment of our month of love we talk to Pastor Roy Marran and his lovely bride, Sister Tracy Marran. We talk everything from hick limo drivers, to broken unity candles, to open cabinets doors. And on the heavier end of things we cover how to overcome pornography, infertility, and...
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64. Real Love: Brother and Sister Baldwin
This week we continue our discussion of the real love that God intended between a man and his wife with my cousins, Brother Jason and Sister Britatani Baldwin. We discuss finding Jesus after marriage, parenting, and accepting a call to ministry. Check out the Overcoming podcast with Sister...
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63. Real Love: Brother and Sister Young
This February we are talking about love. And not just love, but love the way God intended. Between a man and his wife. This episode we kick it off with our youngest couple of the month, your Reality Speaks cohosts, Texas and Bethany Young.
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62. Breaking up Hardened Soil
Join us in a discussion of the changes that have come in reaching this current generation.
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Reality Speaks is a ministry where we talk about what is real. What does the Bible really say? What is really going on in the world? What does it really mean to be a Christian? To find out listen to Reality Speaks!
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Reality Speaks is a ministry where we talk about what is real. What does the Bible really say? What is really going on in the world? What does it really mean to be a Christian? To find out listen to Reality Speaks!
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