The P.A.T.H.
Talking to Christians who are also U.S. Military Veterans and Experienced Entrepreneurs, sharing best practices & lessons learned with Christians who are also U.S. Military Veterans and Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Episodes
69 episodes
Requirements for Keeping The Faith
What does Scripture Require for someone to Ultimately say, “I have kept the Faith”? James Beck concludes this 3-part study by examining 2 Timothy 4, Hebrews 12, and Revelation 2, focusing on finishing the race, enduring with our eyes fixed on C...
False Assurance of Faith
How can someone believe they possess Saving Faith and still be wrong? James Beck examines False Assurance through Matthew 7, 2 Corinthians 13, and 1 John 2, exploring Profession Without Obedience, The Biblical necessity of Self-Examination, and...
Components of Keeping Faith
What does Scripture Actually Prescribe as genuine Faith? James Beck begins a 3-part examination of Keeping The Faith by exploring 5 Biblical components: Knowledge of God's Revealed Truth, Belief in what God Has Revealed, Personal Trust in God, ...
The High Level Recap (Ep's 61–65)
James Beck revisits Episodes 61–65 of The P.A.T.H. Podcast, recapping discussions on God’s Glory, The Reliability of Scripture, competing religions, evil and suffering, and how God’s Justice and Mercy ultimately reveal The Gospel of Jesus Chris...
How Can a Loving God Send People to Hell?
James Beck addresses how a Loving God can Condemn people to Hell, using Romans 9 to explain God’s Justice, Sovereignty, Election, and Mercy—and why the deeper question is how a perfectly Just God Can Save sinners at all.
If God Is Good and All-Powerful, Why Does He Allow Evil and Suffering?
James Beck addresses why a Good and All-Powerful God Allows evil and suffering, using Romans 8 to show how God Works through the corruption of this present world toward Sanctification, Redemption, and The Eternal Glory He Has Purposed for His p...
If Christianity Is True, Why Are There So Many Religions?
James Beck examines why so many religions exist if Christianity Is True, using Romans 1 to show how fallen humanity can recognize God while still suppressing, distorting, and replacing His Revealed Truth. James argues that Christianity Uniquely...
Why should I trust The Bible as The Word of God?
Why should Christians trust The Bible as The Word of God? James Beck examines The Evidence Supporting the Reliability of Scripture, including eyewitness testimony, Fulfilled Prophecy, historical Evidence, and Internal Coherence. Drawing from 2 ...
God's Glory Is to Our Benefit
James Beck explores the idea that God's Glory is Ultimately to our benefit, examining God's Perfection, the nature of good and evil, humanity's sinful corruption, and God's Redemptive Plan. Rather than needing anything from His Creation, God Ca...
The High Level Recap (Ep's 51, 52, & 59)
James Beck revisits memorable moments from Episodes 51, 52, and 59 of The P.A.T.H. Podcast, highlighting Biblical conversations on keeping the Faith, deconstructing belief without abandoning Truth, dying to self, and trusting God's Sovereign Pl...
State of the Podcast: Dying to Self and Trusting God's Plan
In this State of the Podcast, James Beck reflects on the future of The P.A.T.H., his current personal struggles, and the Biblical Calling to die to self. Through 1 Samuel 15, Luke 9, and Galatians 2, James examines surrendered obedience, Sancti...
The Highlight Reel (Ep's 41-50)
James Beck revisits the most memorable moments from the 5th 10 episodes of The P.A.T.H. Podcast, highlighting conversations that continue building a Biblical foundation for Christian living, discipleship, and faithfully following Christ through...
The Highlight Reel (Ep's 31-40)
James Beck revisits the most memorable moments from the 4rd 10 episodes of The P.A.T.H. Podcast, highlighting conversations that continue building a Biblical foundation for Christian living, discipleship, and faithfully following Christ through...
The Highlight Reel (Ep's 21-30)
James Beck revisits the most memorable moments from the 3rd 10 episodes of The P.A.T.H. Podcast, highlighting conversations that continue building a Biblical foundation for Christian living, discipleship, and faithfully following Christ through...
The Highlight Reel (Ep's 11-20)
James Beck revisits the most memorable moments from the 2nd 10 episodes of The P.A.T.H. Podcast, highlighting foundational conversations on Biblical Truth, discipleship, Christian living, and faithfully following Christ through every season of ...
The Highlight Reel (From Ep's 1-10)
James Beck revisits the most memorable moments from the 1st 10 episodes of The P.A.T.H. Podcast, highlighting foundational conversations on Biblical Truth, discipleship, Christian living, and faithfully following Christ through every season of ...
A Christian Perspective on Perseverance vs. Preservation of The Saints
James Beck explores the difference between perseverance and Preservation in the Christian life, arguing that believers often settle for temporary earthly comforts instead of pursuing The Eternal Glory God Offers. Through reflections on sufferin...
A Christian Perspective on Deconstructing Faith
James Beck examines the growing concept of faith deconstruction through a Biblical Lens, arguing that Genuine faith is Preserved by God's Power rather than human effort. Through personal reflections on hardship, suffering, and spiritual growth,...
A Christian Perspective on Keeping The Faith
James Beck discusses how Christians can maintain their faith during seasons of suffering, loss, and uncertainty. Examining deconstruction, Sanctification, and the Perseverance of the Saints, James his perspective on why genuine faith endures—no...
A Deeper Christian Perspective on Death
James Beck concludes his reflection series by explaining his perspective on how Christianity Transforms suffering and death through the assurance of Salvation, The Promises of Christ, and The Eternal Hope found in God’s Mercy and Truth.
A Christian Perspective on Death
James Beck shares how becoming a Christian transformed his perspective on death, explaining why grief remains painful while still being anchored in the Eternal Hope and assurance found in Christ.
It Ain’t Easy to Be Like Christ
James Beck explains why becoming a Christian does not make life easier, but better—showing how following Christ Exposes sin, Demands Transformation, and replaces temporary worldly satisfaction with Lasting Peace and Eternal Hope.
Why Did Jesus Have to Die?
James Beck explains why Jesus had to die, showing that sin made humanity incompatible with God’s Glory and that only Christ’s substitutionary sacrifice could satisfy Divine Justice, extend Divine Mercy, and truly reconcile us to God.
“Testing Everything” (5-Part Digression Series #5 of 5)
James Beck closes the 5-part digression series by explaining how Christians can test their understanding, motives, and faith through true contrition, along with The Holy Spirit and His Fruits, so they can walk more faithfully with God.
“The Holy Spirit’s Role in Discernment” (5-Part Digression Series #4 of 5)
James Beck explains why True discernment must come from The Holy Spirit rather than personal understanding alone, using Elihu in The Book of Job to show the difference between confident speech and Spirit-led insight.