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The BeForReal Podcast
We are a multimedia platform of young believers who are passionate about sharing our faith and encouraging others through real, relevant conversations.
Episodes
43 episodes
Wrestling with Worth w/ Jeffrey Owusu
Welcome back to another testimony episode! In this episode, UVA student Jeffrey Owusu, shares his powerful journey navigating faith, failure, and freedom. From battling the grip of addiction to struggling with comparison, self-hatred, and peopl...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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Anxiety, Athletics, and Authenticity w/ Peter Djan
Welcome back to another testimony episode! In this episode, UVA Track & Field athlete Peter Djan, shares his powerful testimony from growing up in the church to navigating the pressure of college athletics. He opens up about the weight of a...
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Episode 3
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S2E6: Soulmates, Singleness, and Surrender w/ Ezra Attisso & Daniel Dapaah
Love is in the air… or at least that’s what they say. It’s Valentine’s Day, and whether you love it or hate it, we’re diving into some of the biggest questions about love, dating, and relationships. Are soulmates real? Is love at first sight le...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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Seasons, Shame, and Service w/ Ezra Attisso
Welcome to our third testimony episode featuring current UVA student Ezra Attisso! In this episode, Ezra opens up about the tension of faith on friendships, the weight of conviction, and the challenges of leadership. He shares his personal jour...
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S2E5: EXPECTATIONS VS REALITY
The Christian walk isn't always mountaintop moments and spiritual highs—what happens when life feels ordinary, uninspiring, and mundane? In this episode, we're diving into the tension between expectations and reality in your faith journey. Whet...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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S2E4: "NOW WHAT?"
So, you’ve prayed the prayer and have accepted Jesus into your life. Congratulations! But now what? You want to find other Christians, but where do you look for community? You know the Bible is God’s Word, but where should you start? You know C...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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Approval Addiction, Perception of God, and Missional Living w/ Silas Mathew
Welcome back to our second testimony episode featuring recent UVA grad, Silas Mathew! In this powerful conversation, Silas opens up about his journey following Jesus, exploring how his self-perception shaped his view of God and others. We take ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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Discipline, Meditation, and Prayer w/ Sean Wright
Welcome to our first ever testimony episode featuring Sean Wright! In this episode, Sean opens up about his personal experiences following Jesus - including the importance of reading the Word, the cost of putting God second, and what it looks l...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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S2E3: "WALKING IN WORSHIP"
Everyone worships something... But what exactly is worship? Is it the Christian songs we listen to at church? Or, is it something more? In this episode, Vic, Mitch, and Ben discuss the many different aspects of worship. We explain why&...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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S2E2: "PEACE IN PRAYER"
Hey friend! How's your prayer life? When we look at the Bible, prayer is often the pivotal part in any story. It serves as our direct line of communication with God and because of that, it is the most powerful weapon Christians are equipped wit...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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S2E1: "HOW DO I SHARE MY FAITH?"
Welcome to what we are calling Season 2 of the BFR podcast! In our first episode we talk about evangelism and how believers can share their faith. Another school year is fast approaching, which means we'll have the opportunity to share our fait...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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"CHECK YOUR CIRCLE"
You are the average of the five people you hang around the most. The Bible gives Christians very particular instructions on who those people should be, in fact 1 Corinthians 15:33 says, "Bad company corrupts good morals." But what does it mean ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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"WHO AM I?"
So you're a Christian - or at least that's what you say to yourself. But maybe when it comes to sharing this decision with others, you're less sure. Maybe in the place you're at or with the people you find yourself around, being a Christian isn...
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Cultural Crossroads: Can Christians only Date other Christians?
Maybe you've heard it before: "Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers". But is that verse a blanket statement, or simply taken out of context? Does your s/o really have to be a Christian? What if they're a good person? ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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Cultural Crossroads: Can Christians Listen to Explicit Music?
Drake? SZA? Zach Bryan? Taylor Swift? Secular music artists and their songs are popular for a reason. But should Christians be listening to them? In this episode, Vic and Mitch seek to answer this hot topic question. We explore the power music ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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Cultural Crossroads: Do I have to go to Church?
We get it, going to church can be hard. The message may bore you, maybe there's no one your age attending, or maybe you simply just want to sleep in. If you grew up in a Christian home, going to church may feel more like a religious ritua...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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Cultural Crossroads: Can Christians get Tattoos?
WE'RE BACK. Welcome to our new miniseries: 'Cultural Crossroads', where we'll be discussing some of the most pressing 'grey area' questions surrounding faith and culture in short, 15-minute episodes. In this episode, we discuss tattoos. Can Chr...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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TRIED AND TRUE
Welcome back!! In this episode, join Cam and Asa as they dive into James 1:1-11 and discuss how to deal with trials. What does it look like to have a steadfast faith amidst trials? How do you get there? What does being content truly mean? Cam a...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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GOALS
Welcome to our Valentine's Week Special! In this episode, Cam, Asa, Mitch, and Vic discuss all things dating. We share our advice on what we've learned in our relationships and answer questions such as: What does being unequally yoked actually ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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"VALID OR VITAL?"
As Christians we have a choice to make: seek validation from the world, or pursue a life devoted to Christ at the expense of everything else. In a culture that promotes instant gratification and following your own path, it can be hard to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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"THAT'S YOUR TRUTH"
As Christians, we are called to share our faith - but that's not always easy. Whether it's our introverted personality or hostile environment, there are so many factors that could discourage us from doing this. Yet, witnessing is clearly import...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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PASSION 2024
We are back! In our first episode of 2024, Vic, Cam, and Mitch discuss their experience at the Passion Conference in 2024. We discuss our main takeaways from the conference, being intentional in the spaces God places us, cultural Christianity, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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MINUTES MATTER
Time. We all wish we had more of it. We all want to find the best way to utilize it. But how does the Bible say we should use it? What should we be putting the time we have towards? Cam, Asa, and James, discuss all these questions i...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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