In this brand new episode of Under the Influence, the crew to savage meme reviews, surprise prank calls, and even a weight-loss showdown. Then we get real, discussing a remarkable Gen Z comeback in church attendance, unpacking Bible-buying trends, and hearing how Joe Rogan went from being a skeptic to regular pew-sitter. Plus, Christian apologist John Lennox reframes the “problem of evil,” and we discuss how to share hope in a changing culture.
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S5E12 The Love of the Gospel w/ Richard Souza
This week, we finally address the big question: Where is Byron? We give a full update on his journey through physical therapy school, his mission trip to Uganda, and the real reason he’s been missing all season.Then, we’re joined by a very special guest, Richard, a beloved member of the Christian Influence community. From his hilarious jokes to his incredible testimony, Richard shares how he found the podcast, connected through Discord, and became an integral part of our online fellowship. Stick around for stories of long-distance love, Age of Empires nostalgia, and the power of Christian community on the internet.
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S5E11 - Super-Fighters, Swift Kicks & Discussing Accountability
In this episode of Under The Influence expect multiple nostalgia driven segments harkening back to the former days of the show! The boys revisit an old segment and play a round of SuperFight! Their battle gets crazy and takes a surprising turn with Jaret's lucky card pull. After that they hear an impressive tale of Jaret's "on the job scuffles" and the aftermath of a shoplifting. But most importantly, they address a viewer's question from the Discord and discuss what Christian accountability looks like practically. We hope the episode edifies you, enjoy!
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S5E10 Highschool Pranks & Dangerous Prayers w/Carson Pemble
In this episode, Levi and Jerry are joined by their longtime friend and fellow WVCS alumni, Carson Pemble. Carson serves on the board for Christian Influence and has a unique perspective when it comes to the mission and vision of the ministry. The guys discuss praying for evidence of God in your life, ridiculous adventures from their teenage years as well as the humble heart God calls us to have. Enjoy!Support the showWatch the video episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs70sZGRP0UVDLK1sGSDozQJoin our community and online discussion: discord.gg/christianinfluenceSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/ChristianInfluenceFacebook: facebook.com/influenceofjesusTwitter: twitter.com/cigamesxyzInstagram: www.instagram.com/officialchristianinfluence/
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S5E9 Responding to Rhett & Link Comments + Weight Loss Competition w/Shibbs!
In this episode the boys welcome Shibbs onto the show to discuss the official UTI Season 5 weight loss competition, Levi & Jerry's recent STUCO trip and to respond to the myriad of negative comments episode 7 received. In episode 7 Jerry and Levi discussed Rhett & Link's decision to walk away from Christianity and the ways that has impacted their lives. After that episode released, UTI got more traction than it typically does and the show received a fair amount of backlash and criticism. The cast do their best to respond to that criticism in a loving and satisfying way for all those involved. Enjoy!Support the showWatch the video episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs70sZGRP0UVDLK1sGSDozQJoin our community and online discussion: discord.gg/christianinfluenceSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/ChristianInfluenceFacebook: facebook.com/influenceofjesusTwitter: twitter.com/cigamesxyzInstagram: www.instagram.com/officialchristianinfluence/
This podcast is primarily a collection of stories and conversations between best friends who are seeking Christ in their life and encouraging one another to be more godly men. We have a lot of fun with this discussing topics from the more absurd like time travel conundrums to deeper discussions about our faith and how it has impacted our lives. Above all, we strive to live our lives under the influence of Christ, and encourage our listeners to do the same!
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