Forged Through Faith Podcast

Did Jesus actually say, "Don't judge?" Should Christians judge at all? What does righteous judgment look like? We'll cover 2 passages where Jesus is speaking and 1 passage written by the apostle Paul.Timestamps: (00:00) Christians Shouldn’t Judge? Setting Up Matthew 7(01:17) What Does “Judging” Actually Mean? (Judgment vs. Being Hateful)(03:23) Matthew 7 Explained: Plank vs. Speck, Empathy, and Audience Context(06:32) John 7:24 Isn’t a Contradiction—‘Judge Righteously’ + Why Context Matters(12:09) What Is ‘Righteous Judgment’? Scripture, Jesus’ Character, and the ‘Feels Good’ Debate(16:50) Can Anyone Ever ‘Remove the Plank’? Holier-Than-You, Ego, and the Better Question: Love(20:55) Paul on Judging Inside the Church (1 Corinthians 5): Outsiders vs. Insiders(22:44) Real-Life Church Scenarios: Swindling, Truth vs. Gossip(28:37) Should the Church Ever ‘Kick Someone Out’? Boundaries, Safety, and Leadership Accountability(36:13) Hypocrisy in the Pew: The ‘Fiend Mode’ Christian, Empathy, and Supporting the Hurt(41:52) A Pastor’s Dilemma: Welcoming a Convicted Offender Back to Church(42:58) Second Chances With Boundaries: Rebuilding Trust Over Time(46:30) Discernment vs. Judgment: Why Conclusions Aren’t the Same as Actions(48:28) Good/Bad/Neutral? Debating What “Judgment” Really Means(52:09) From Theory to Real Life: Protests, Power, and Holding Institutions Accountable(58:12) Subjectivity, Free Will, and “Christian Values” in Society(01:02:09) Culture Shapes Faith: Interpreting Christianity Across Contexts(01:10:39) Why Disagreement Feels Like Hate: Empathy, Majority Power, and the Church’s Role(01:14:09) Testimony: From Korean Catholic Roots to Apologetics, Mission, and Fatherhood(01:23:07) Final Takeaways: Lead With Love, Practice Empathy, and Seek to Understand

Discover the deeper truths behind the David and Goliath story that most people miss. In this in-depth conversation, we explore David's journey from shepherd boy to Israel's greatest king, examining his triumphs, failures, and what it means to be "a man after God's own heart."🔑 Key Topics Covered:• The preparation before Goliath (lions, bears, and God's training)• Balancing God-confidence vs. cockiness• David's leadership failures and the Bathsheba scandal• What modern Christians can learn from David's mistakes• The importance of accountability and spiritual mentorship• Singles ministry and what churches are missing todayTIMESTAMPS:(0:00) - Introduction: What People Miss About David vs Goliath(0:50) - David's Preparation: Lions, Bears & God's Training(3:29) - Was David Even Scared of Goliath?(5:43) - Near-Death Experience: God's Protection Story(7:50) - God Confidence vs. Cockiness: Finding the Balance(12:13) - The Five Stones: Were They for Goliath's Brothers?(17:33) - When David Stopped Being a Servant Leader(26:13) - David as King vs. David as Father(33:53) - The Bathsheba Scandal: Lust, Power & Entitlement(46:13) - Was It Bathsheba's Fault? A New Perspective(56:00) - God's Judgment: Does He Still Operate This Way?(1:04:00) - Psalm 51: True Repentance Explained(1:09:00) - "Man After God's Own Heart" - Is It Justified?(1:11:00) - Would We Cancel David Today?(1:18:00) - David's Story Applied to Modern Chaos(1:22:00) - From Youth Pastor to Hollywood: A Personal Journey(1:25:40) - What Churches Need to Stop Doing(1:25:53) - Singles Ministry: The Church's Biggest Miss

From atheist to devout Christian. With that, came big changes to how Mike viewed relationships. We go over his experience as an atheist and Christian in singleness, dating, and now marriage. As a now expectant father, Mike has unique insights that he can share. We also dive into some things that make Christianity unique compared to other religions. Mike's sermon we talked about starting at 58:00 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHJ-g8lfDcc

After seeing his father pass from cancer, Javier Alvarez studied under Dr. Isaac Goiz Duran in Mexico. He talks about the things he learned and how our bodies are much more spiritual than we think. Javier also talks about some of the times he believes he has seen things from the spirit realm. His stories definitely make you wonder what else is out there in the world.

Tyler Escudero, AKA Atherton Found, shares his testimony about dealing with mental health and ultimately pursuing his calling which he believes is in music.