Faith Wins: Mobilizing the Church w/ Chad Connelly
In this episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Chad Connelly, founder of Faith Wins and one of the nation’s leading voices equipping pastors to reengage in the civic arena with courage.Chad shares his journey from serving as a state party chairman to launching Faith Wins, and how his mission has become maximizing Christian turnout at the ballot box. With millions of professing believers sitting out every election, Chad challenges the Church to recover its salt and light influence in the public square—and shows practical ways pastors and churches can step into their civic responsibility without fear.Topics Covered:Why millions of Christians don’t vote—and why that must changeThe biblical case for civic engagement and voting your valuesOvercoming the fear of being “too controversial” from the pulpitWhy voter registration and voter guides matter for every churchResponding to accusations of “Christian nationalism” with biblical truthDon’t Forget:Subscribe to Strong Church on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeShare this episode with a pastor, church leader, or Christian who needs encouragement to step into the public squareFollow Us: Chad Connelly → faithwins.org Lucas Miles → @mrlucasmiles TPUSA Faith → @tpusafaith
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Apostles, Not Assassins w/ Steve Deace
In this conversation, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Blaze Media host and cultural commentator Steve Deace to talk about the dangers facing the modern Church, from seeker-sensitive compromise to the rise of toxic empathy. Steve doesn’t hold back as he calls out pastors who fear offending people more than God, the apologetic silence after Roe v. Wade was overturned, and why the Church must stop retreating into “evangelical monasteries.”Steve also shares a powerful personal testimony about God speaking to him in a hospital, reminding him that the Church needs apostles, not assassins. Topics Covered:Why the seeker-sensitive model crippled discipleshipThe danger of replacing the Great Commandment with “don’t offend anyone”Why pastors stayed silent after Roe v. Wade was overturnedThe rise of toxic empathy in the pulpitEvangelical monasticism and the retreat from cultureWhy courage—not compromise—is the Church’s greatest needSteve’s personal encounter with God: “I need apostles, not assassins”Don’t Forget:Subscribe to Strong Church on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeFollow Us: Steve Deace → @SteveDeaceShow Lucas Miles → @mrlucasmiles TPUSA Faith → @tpusafaith
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Laughing Through the Madness
Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Taylor Ransom for a conversation that’s equal parts funny and profound. Taylor opens up about his journey in comedy and how satire has become one of his boldest tools for the Kingdom.From dealing with critics to navigating life in the entertainment world, Taylor shows how laughter can both disarm and inspire.Topics Covered:Using comedy as a weapon against cultural deceptionThe fine line between humor and compromiseCourageously holding to biblical truth in entertainmentHow Christians can use satire without losing their witnessDon’t Forget:Subscribe to Strong Church on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeFollow Us: Taylor Ransom → @realtaylorransom Lucas Miles → @mrlucasmiles TPUSA Faith → @tpusafaith
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Leading with Faith Through Life’s Storms w/ Luke Barnett
Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Pastor Luke Barnett of Dream City Church for an inspiring conversation about faith, resilience, and leading through adversity. From personal trials to building a ministry that impacts thousands, Luke shares how to stand strong when life throws its hardest challenges—and why a deep, unshakable trust in God is the key to enduring success in both ministry and life.Topics Covered:How a life-threatening accident reshaped Luke’s perspective on ministryThe biblical foundation for resilience and perseveranceBuilding a thriving church culture rooted in faith and visionWhy personal character matters more than public platformEncouragement for leaders facing burnout or discouragementDon’t Forget:Subscribe to Strong Church on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeFollow Us: Luke Barnett → @pastorlukebarnett Lucas Miles → @mrlucasmiles TPUSA Faith → @tpusafaith
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The Greatest Mistake in the Modern Church w/ Nathan Finochio (Part 2)
In this hard-hitting episode, Pastor Lucas Miles welcomes back theologian and meme-maker Nathan Finochio to call out what he believes is the biggest error the Church has made in the last 40 years: the seeker-sensitive movement.Finochio pulls no punches as he breaks down how soft sermons, cultural appeasement, and a lack of theological depth have weakened the modern pulpit—and what it’s going to take to rebuild a Church that actually disciples believers instead of entertaining crowds.
Strong Church Podcast, hosted by Pastor Lucas Miles, is where bold faith meets real-world action. Each episode features pastors, thought leaders, and culture shapers tackling the biggest issues facing the Church today. If you’re tired of watered-down Christianity and ready to stand firm on biblical truth, this podcast is for you. Strengthen your faith and defend the truth. New episodes every Wednesday!
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