Real Life Ministry
A podcast for Christians living in America. Talking about the constant struggles that we face in life. Teaching and educating the followers of Jesus Christ to Live Free and Live Strong.
Episodes
76 episodes
Should Christians Tune In To A Livestreamed Firing Squad?
We wrestle with the Fort Hood mass murder case and ask what the Bible says about capital punishment and the authority of government to execute justice. We also talk through whether a livestreamed execution is wise to watch or to broadcast, and ...
The Chosen People of God: Israel and the Church
We tackle one of the most debated Bible questions by separating what Scripture means by “chosen” and applying it to Israel, the church, and God’s ongoing covenant promises. We track the Abrahamic covenant through Genesis, test replacement theol...
Holy Land Highlights
We just got back from a 10 day Holy Land journey, and we share the moments that made the Bible feel vivid and near. From Galilee to Jerusalem, we track the sites, the surprises, and why the empty tomb matters more than any location debate. ...
Better Man, Clear Manhood: Part 2 of 2 with Chris Harper, CEO of BetterMan
We talk through why men’s discipleship often stalls when churches never define what biblical masculinity actually is. We share how Better Man paints a clear target for men, scales across churches, and builds leaders through simple, faithful hab...
A Biblical Vision Of Masculinity: Part 1 of 2 with Chris Harper CEO of BetterMan
We sit down with Chris Harper to talk about why men are hungry for clarity and why the church cannot afford to stay vague about biblical masculinity. We unpack Better Man’s “moments to movements” strategy, how it launches men’s groups at scale,...
How Church History Shaped Modern End Times Teaching | Part 2 of 2 | Special Guest: Jeff Kinley
We talk with Jeff Kinley about why Bible prophecy becomes clearer when we trace church history and commit to a plain, literal approach to Scripture. We also share why younger Christians are showing real hunger for end times teaching and how tha...
Remembering Charlie Kirk and How to Respond to The Islamic Invasion Post 9/11
We reflect on Charlie Kirk’s assassination and why Christians must name evil honestly while refusing to trade truth for conspiracy. We connect public violence, 9/11 memory, and America’s spiritual drift to a biblical call to love enemies, pursu...
A Visual Roadmap To Biblical Prophecy And Israel’s Future | Part 1 of 2 | Special Guest: Jeff Kinley
We talk with Jeff Kinley about why end times confusion is exploding and how a visual approach can help Christians understand biblical prophecy, Israel, and the return of Christ. We also face the cultural pressure driving antisemitism and replac...
What If Your Calling Requires Letting Go | Part 2 of 2 | Special Guest: Miguel from Madrid
We talk through the leadership shift that changed our ministry: stop carrying everything alone and start raising up others to share the burden. Miguel also gives us a front-row look at what God is doing in Madrid, Spain, as skeptics start askin...
When God Redirects A Calling From Madrid To Phoenix | Part 1 of 2 | with Miguel Castillo
Miguel Castillo and I look back on 20 years of friendship, a church planting plan that did not happen, and the surprising ways God uses closed doors to guide our calling. We talk candidly about missions, marriage, and why Spain might not be pos...
We Need A Biblical Framework For Wokeism Islamism Anti-Semitism And Socialism
I share why I think God is stirring something in our country, starting with a personal update that turns into a bigger conversation about faith, truth, and freedom. I also announce a new training event and give a practical update on our upcomin...
Leaving The American Dream For Gospel Work In Scotland | Part 2 of 2
We talk with Caleb and Kelly about what ministry looks like in Scotland when church life can feel Sunday-only and people on the margins assume they do not belong. We trace how recovery work, a community cafe, and a Kingdom-first approach to chu...
Leaving The American Dream For Gospel Work In Scotland | Part 1 of 2
We sit down with Caleb and Kelly Bales to talk about leaving comfort behind and following God’s call to serve in post-Christian Scotland. We explore what faithfulness looks like when the culture is skeptical, the work is tiring, and you still w...
Why Freedom Depends On Biblical Truth
We talk about why truth is the source of real freedom and why Christians need courage when the culture or authorities pressure us to stay quiet. We trace that courage through Acts, connect it to what’s happening in countries crying out for free...
AI And Human Dignity | Special Interview with a Tech Savvy Pastor: Miles DeBenedictus | Part 2 of 2
We talk through the real ethical questions behind artificial intelligence and transhumanism, and why the fight is ultimately about what a human person is. We leave with a sober but hopeful Christian worldview that uses technology for human flou...
Biblical AI Ethics | Special Interview with a Tech Savvy Pastor: Miles DeBenedictus | Part 1 of 2
Ryan Rice talks with pastor and tech leader Miles De. Benedictus about why artificial intelligence is accelerating so quickly and why Christians need a biblical ethic to guide it. We explore AI agents, sermon prep tools, church leadership syste...
Live Panel Q&A: Israel, Islam, Iran and A Christian Response
We close out the series with a live panel that tackles Israel, Islam, Iran, and the church’s responsibility to think and speak with biblical precision. We aim for conviction without hatred by separating people from politics and letting Scriptur...
One Mission, Two Teams. Israel and The Church: Pastor Ryan Rice
We trace the rise of anti-Semitism as a moral and spiritual warning sign and refuse to treat it like just another news cycle. We walk from Genesis to Revelation to show God’s mission to bless the nations, why the church is grafted in by grace, ...
FATHER'S DAY Special Episode: Father-Son Interview: How A Pastor Builds Culture, Coaches Leaders, And Guards Commitment
We unpack a practical blueprint for integrity in ministry, from five-star leadership to coaching through misalignment, and share how clarity tools shape a healthy staff and volunteer culture. We also talk Bible habits, accountability, and why c...
Do Rights Come From God Or Government? Lt. Col. Allen West
We invite you to wrestle with a single question that shapes every debate in America: do our rights come from God or from government. Lt. Col. Allen West challenges us to reconnect Scripture, the founding ideals of the United States, and the cou...
God’s Covenant With Israel Has Not Expired: Dr. Darryl DelHousaye
We walk through the Bible’s storyline to ask what Israel is, how Israel differs from the church, and why God’s covenant faithfulness still shapes how we think about the modern nation of Israel. We push back on political discipleship and choose ...
A Former Muslim Explains Why Grace Wins: Special Guest: Al Fadi
A Saudi-born Muslim trained to resist Christianity moves to the United States and gets shaken, not by an argument, but by a couple who simply shows up with kindness. That small, steady love becomes the crack in the wall, and it starts a long jo...
Solomon’s Marriage Secrets: Covenant, Community, Covering
We unpack Solomon’s wedding procession in Song of Songs to show why marriages thrive when they are sacred, safe, and supported. We share practical steps for building covenant commitment, choosing wise friends, and seeking family and church cove...
Winning the War Within: Fighting Temptation and Sin
Every man feels the pull: a thought, a glance, a little justification—and before we know it, we’ve crossed a line we swore we’d never cross. In this episode, we unpack how temptation really works in our minds and hearts, and why naming our “sig...
MOTHERS DAY | Special Interview with Leslie | Strong On The Trail, Strong In Faith
We explore how walking shapes strength, faith, and relationships, then dive into our favorite hikes from Arizona to Hawaii. Practical tips on vitamin D, sunscreen, training for big days in the Grand Canyon, and simple steps to start hiking toda...
