What happens when your TikTok feed is shaping your theology more than Scripture? In this high-impact episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with evangelist and content creator Brooks Phillips to talk about emotional fragility in the Church, why offense has become a virtue, and how believers can stay grounded in biblical truth while navigating a noisy online world.If you're ready to grow in resilience and anchor your identity in something deeper than digital affirmation, this one’s for you.Topics Covered:Why emotional maturity is vital in an age of online outrageThe danger of building your theology off TikTok & reelsHow to stay unoffended and unshaken as a believerWhat it means to follow Jesus, not your feelingsBrooks’ journey from TikTok virality to gospel clarity📢 Don’t Forget:Subscribe to Strong Church on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeShare this episode with your church group, youth ministry, or that always-offended friend🔗 Follow Us:Brooks Phillips → @theisbrooks and @brooksphillips Lucas Miles → @mrlucasmiles TPUSA Faith → @tpusafaith🙏 Thank You to Our Sponsors:SecureGive — securegive.com/turningpoint SperaVita Institute — speravitainstitute.com Wildflower Coffee Company — wildflowercoffeecompany.com
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The Crisis of the American Church: Discipleship, Worldview, and the Fight for Truth w/ George Barna
In this episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Dr. George Barna—America’s most respected Christian researcher—for a raw conversation about the decline of biblical worldview, the failure of discipleship, and how parents, pastors, and churches can reverse the trend before it’s too late.Barna exposes the uncomfortable truth: most American Christians don’t actually live with a biblical worldview, including 59% of senior pastors and 88% of children’s pastors. He shares the seven cornerstones of biblical worldview formation, the role of media in shaping belief, and how parents and grandparents can reclaim their influence with the next generation.🧠 Topics Covered:What a biblical worldview really is (and why most Christians don’t have one)The media’s role in shaping belief more than the ChurchWhy only 3% of adults meet Jesus’ standard of discipleshipThe surprising influence of grandparents in Gen Z’s spiritual lifeHow churches can stop measuring attendance and start measuring maturity📢 Don’t Forget: Subscribe to Strong Church on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube Share this with a pastor, parent, or anyone hungry to live with biblical clarity Follow @tpusafaith and @mrlucasmiles Explore more at culturalresearchcenter.com🔗 Follow Us:George Barna → @georgebarnapollster Lucas Miles → @mrlucasmiles TPUSA Faith → @tpusafaith🙏 Thank You to Our Sponsors:SecureGive — securegive.com/turningpointSperaVita Institute — speravitainstitute.comWildflower Coffee Company — wildflowercoffeecompany.com
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"I Met Jesus in My Room" w/ Lola Sheen
In this deeply moving episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Lola Sheen, daughter of actors Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards, to share her powerful testimony of coming to Jesus after years of depression, anxiety, and searching for meaning in all the wrong places.Lola opens up about growing up in the Hollywood spotlight, battling mental health struggles, experimenting with New Age practices, and the moment Jesus radically entered her life in a supernatural encounter that changed everything. If you’ve ever wondered whether anyone is too far gone or if Gen Z can encounter real, transformative faith — this is an episode you can’t miss.K E Y M O M E N T S: [01:00] Growing up in the Hollywood spotlight [06:00] Mental health decline and isolation [09:30] Searching for meaning in New Age practices [14:30] The night Jesus supernaturally met Lola [22:00] Lola’s encouragement to young people struggling with depressionD O N ’ T F O R G E T:Subscribe to Strong Church on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.Share this episode with parents, youth pastors, or anyone needing a reminder that no one is too far gone for God. Follow @tpusafaith, @mrlucasmiles, and @lola__sheen.S P O N S O R S SperaVita Institute | https://www.speravita.com/ SecureGive | https://www.securegive.com/turningpoint/
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When Government Calls the Church Nonessential w/ Pastor Rob McCoy
Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with Pastor Rob McCoy to talk about faith, freedom, and the fight for truth in a world that increasingly labels the Church nonessential. Rob shares how he stood against government overreach, the true meaning of Romans 13, and why pastoral leadership in today’s culture must be courageous and uncompromising.If you’re ready to strengthen your faith and boldly stand for truth, this conversation is for you.Key Moments: [03:10] Why the Church cannot stay silent in cultural battles [09:45] Romans 13: What submission to authority really means [15:50] Lessons from the church lockdowns [21:30] How Gen Z is waking up to truth [26:10] A challenge to pastors: shepherd boldly, not passivelyDon’t Forget: Subscribe to Strong Church on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Share this episode with your pastor, ministry leader, or friend hungry for truth. Follow @TPUSAFaith, @mrlucasmiles, and @robmccoy.us for more bold, biblical commentary.Sponsored by:SecureGive – securegive.com/turningpointSperaVita Institute – speravitainstitute.com
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Heresy, Unity, and the Future of the Church w/ Elijah Lamb
In this powerful episode, Pastor Lucas Miles sits down with preacher and content creator Elijah Lamb to talk about heresy, humility, and the urgent need for doctrinal clarity in a divided culture. Together, they tackle why accusations of “false teaching” can be dangerous, where we must draw real theological lines, and how Gen Z is craving substance over spectacle.If you care about unity without compromise, or raising up the next generation in truth, this conversation will sharpen your vision and strengthen your resolve.Topics Covered:Why “heresy” isn’t a word to throw around lightlyHow to recognize gospel essentials vs. secondary issuesWhy Gen Z is rejecting trendy ChristianityHow faithful preaching forms a biblical worldviewWhat real unity in the Body of Christ looks like🎧 Subscribe to the Strong Church Podcast for more truth-driven conversations every week.🔗 Follow UsFollow Elijah Lamb → @elijah.lambFollow Lucas Miles → @mrlucasmilesFollow TPUSA Faith → @tpusafaith🙏 Thank You to Our SponsorsSperaVita Institute – speravita.comSecureGive – securegive.com/turningpoint
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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