Best Jake Doberenz Podcasts (2025)

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Hell Obsession in American Christianity - Caleb S. Davis 49:51

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Fear sells—but fear isn’t the gospel Jesus preached. Caleb S. Davis, founder of the Simply Love Jesus ministry, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss the American Church’s fixation on hell. In this episode, Caleb shares the math he did while writing his first book that sparked a theological deep-dive: only 10% of …

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Ministry Misfits Episode 174: Loving Your Neighbor with Stefon Napier 1:29:02

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Stefon Napier is back with us this week to talk about how the greatest response to Christian Nationalism, is loving our neighbors. Join Andrew and Stefon as they look at what Christian Nationalism is, what it teaches, how we see people responding, and why many peoples response is too much and too late. Listen as they expose the real problem with Ch…

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"Chaos" Was In God's Plan | Tony Smith | 029 49:42

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In this powerful testimony, Pastor Tony Smith shares how God turned what looked like chaos into a perfectly orchestrated plan. Born into a broken home, labeled as a struggling student who would “never read or write,” and facing bullying through his school years, Tony’s path looked anything but promising. Yet God was writing a greater story! From be…

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The lowLIFE Interviews: When You Look at God's Plan with Mick Wienholt 1:15:28

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In this powerful episode of The lowLIFE Show, host DL welcomes Mick Wienholt, survivor and host of the "When You Look" podcast. Mick shares his extraordinary journey from rebellion to redemption, including his near-death experience in an avalanche at age 19 and how God sent a stranger named Steve to save his life. The conversation takes a profound …

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How Christians Misunderstand Sin and Miss the Gospel - Matt Van Winkle 40:34

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Most Christians think they understand sin—but the way we preach, teach, and convert says otherwise. Matt Van Winkle, minister and scholar with a Doctor of Ministry from Northern Seminary, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to expose how flattening sin into nothing more than moral failure has distorted the gospel and resha…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 173: Jeremiah and Jesus - a Pastor Reacts Special 1:37:38

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We had a special Pastor Reacts stream this past week where Joe Dea and Andrew looked at the connections between the Prophet Jeremiah and Jesus. We also spent some time looking at the importance of understanding the Old Testament, even if it seems impossible… For the blog mentioned in this episode: https://www.ministrymisfits.com/post/who-do-you-say…

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The Trouble with Jesus: From Doubt to Faith | Constance Hastings | 028 40:36

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In this inspiring conversation, Mick Wienholt sits down with author and counselor Constance Hastings to explore doubt within faith. Constance shares how God led her through unexpected twists—from growing up in a non-religious family, to resisting church membership for 20 years, to finally surrendering her life and calling to ministry. She opens up …

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Why Christians Shouldn’t Be Politically Neutral - Trey Ferguson 39:40

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Centrism sounds safe—but it may be the most dangerous position of all. On this episode of Christianity Without Compromise, Trey Ferguson, minister and writer, joins Jake Doberenz to challenge the idea that Christians can or should stay neutral in a politically polarized world. Ferguson critiques the popular instinct to “reject both sides,” arguing …

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Ministry Misfits Episode 172: Messiah in Media with Thoughts From A Bearded Geek 1:52:01

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From Chaos & Prison to Peace | Dustin "DL" Largusa | 027 1:07:35

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In this moving episode of When You Look, Dustin “DL” Largusa opens up about his extraordinary journey from a life of chaos, crime, and loss to discovering peace, purpose, and faith in God. After enduring the devastating loss of his mother, sister, and grandfather—followed by prison and multiple suicide attempts—DL reached his lowest point. But in t…

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Creating A Healthy Church - Ft. David Ruybalid, Traci Rhoades, Scot Loyd, and Christy Lynne Wood 1:04:43

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Big budgets, charismatic leaders, and polished worship can hide deep dysfunction. In this roundtable episode, four past guests return to Christianity Without Compromise to ask what’s gone so wrong in today’s churches—and what true spiritual health might look like. Christy Lynne Wood, author and ex-Gothardite, shares how toxic religion led her to fi…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 171: Politics v Faith - a pastor reacts special 1:10:12

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This week, Joe Dea and I spent some time breaking down the difference between Politics and Faith, how easy it is to slip into political idolatry, why so many Christians are politically burnt out, how to break free from the political trap, and how the Church needs to get back to Love of God and Love of Neighbor… For more from Joe Dea: https://www.kf…

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From Rock Bottom to Breakthrough | Meme Mulugeta | 026 54:40

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What happens when you hit rock bottom and nothing seems to fill the void? In this powerful episode of When You Look, Meme Mulugeta shares her incredible journey from rejection, loss, and business failure to an unexpected breakthrough that only God could have orchestrated. After years away from faith, a 3 A.M. dream, divine encounters, and a bold st…

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Why Hate Won’t Stop Christian Nationalism - Caleb E. Campbell 39:09

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Christians must love their enemies—even the ones that are political extremists. Caleb E. Campbell, pastor and author of Disarming Leviathan, joins Christianity Without Compromise hosted by Jake Doberenz to explore a more faithful way: loving those caught in Christian nationalism. Drawing on his own story of being discipled into and out of a white s…

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God's Greatest Hits Vol. 1 | Mick Wienholt | 025 15:55

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Mick Wienholt, host of When You Look, shares God's Greatest Hits Vol. 1, a powerful testimony of how God interrupted his plans to deliver blessings beyond imagination. From surviving an avalanche to navigating personal loss and unexpected moves, Mick recounts how the Holy Spirit revealed a divine pattern of interruption, transition, and miraculous …

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Fear, Control, and the Idols We Build | Jake Doberenz | 024 38:29

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In this episode of When You Look, Mick sits down with Jake Doberenz, host of Christianity Without Compromise, for an honest conversation about fear, control, and the modern idols we build without realizing it. From money and politics to technology and even good things like ministry metrics, Jake unpacks how idols creep into our lives as false safet…

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Faithfulness Won’t Always Save You From Suffering - Lara Silverman 38:09

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Sometimes we play by the rules, follow God, and still lose everything we hold dear. Lara Silverman, lawyer-turned-comedian, joins host Jake Doberenz on Christianity Without Compromise to wrestle with the uncomfortable reality that doing all the “right” Christian things doesn’t guarantee a pain-free life. After developing a rare neurological illness…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 169: Lake Sounds to Relax to… 45:00

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A lot has happened over the past week all over the world. Times and seasons are changing, and many people are struggling with how to respond. This past Friday, instead of our typical KFM Broadcast of Kingdom on the Road, the KFM team decided to do something different. We hosted a quieter livestream in the kayak on the lake, to allow for people to h…

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A Christian Response to Violence [BONUS]- Ft. Joash P. Thomas, Malcolm Foley, Natalie Drew, Nathan Perrin, and Joshua Schuettenhelm 1:06:58

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In this BONUS episode, recorded live, five past guests of Christianity Without Compromise join host Jake Doberenz to talk about the Christian response to violent current events, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk, school shootings, ICE deportations, and attacks against marginalized communities. This raw, honest reflection includes Rev. Dr.…

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Overdose in Vegas: One Breath from Death | Mark Thomas | 023 1:19:54

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Mark Thomas lived the fast life in Las Vegas—partying with celebrities, chasing money, and battling addictions that nearly destroyed him. After three overdoses, he found himself literally one breath from death, writhing on the floor of his Vegas apartment. But in his darkest moment, he cried out to God—and everything changed. On September 11, 2001,…

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God Already Made a Way (Waymaker) | Jamie | 022 23:24

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When homeschooling mom and community leader, Jamie, hit her breaking point in 2020, she was stressed, sleepless, and even dealing with TMJ from worry. Her group needed a place to meet. While on a call with a friend, the impossible happened—an email arrived from a local pastor she didn’t even know. Was it coincidence? Or was it God going before? In …

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When Financial Security Hijacks Trust in God - Mick Wienholt 37:49

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Financial peace, debt-free living, and mortgage freedom are common Christian goals—but they can quietly mask an idolatry of control. In this episode, When You Look podcast host Mick Weinholt joins Christianity Without Compromise to examine how our cultural obsession with “financial freedom” can become a substitute for trusting God. From tithing to …

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The lowLIFE Interviews: Stumbling After God with Paul Granger 57:22

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In this deeply stirring episode of The lowLIFE Show, Host DL the lowLIFE engages Paul Granger, a faithful listener, seeker, and spiritual explorer, in a candid, Spirit-led conversation about what it truly means to go stumbling after God. With raw honesty and biblical depth, Paul reveals how life's missteps, darker seasons, and unanswered questions …

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Did God Really Pick My Car? | Mick Wienholt | 021 12:54

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What if a car purchase wasn’t just about wheels, but about God’s hand at work? In this episode of When You Look, Mick shares the remarkable story of how his 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid seemed to be chosen, orchestrated, and even “pre-negotiated” by God Himself. From the unexpected idea of a hybrid, to his wife’s surprising agreement, to a dealers…

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Two Moments That Proved God Knows Me | Andrew | 020 19:48

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In this episode of When You Look, Mick sits down with Andrew Gayfield, a husband, father, small business owner, and musician, shares two powerful firsthand stories of moments that redirected his life. At just 13 years old, Andrew wrestled with bitterness toward his parents—until a stranger at church spoke words that no one else could have known. La…

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Justice and Jesus in a Colonized Church - Joash Thomas 43:27

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Justice isn’t optional in the Christian faith—it’s central. But too often, the Western Church has treated justice as a distraction rather than a demand. Joash Thomas, public theologian and international speaker, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss how colonization has shaped the theology and practice of the West…

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The lowLIFE Interviews: Choosing Jesus as a Friend with Jake Thurston 51:15

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In this heartfelt episode of The lowLIFE Show, Host DL the lowLIFE welcomes Jake Thurston, a pastor, author, church planter and advocate for spiritual friendship, to explore what it truly means to choose Jesus as a Friend. Jake brings decades of insight, rooted in his book You Need Friends: Reclaim Your God-Given Design for Community & Remedy Your …

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What Church Practices Are REALLY Teaching - Jake Doberenz 32:43

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Jake Doberenz, host of Christianity Without Compromise, explains how every element of church life—from stage lighting to service structure—communicates theology, often more powerfully than sermons do. Drawing on insights from communication studies and the work of Christian philosopher James K.A. Smith, Jake challenges listeners to audit their own c…

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Pastors React: I Want To Get To Heaven 1:28:07

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The President of the United States went viral this week after making the statement that he wants to get to Heaven. This got the guys of @KFMBroadcasting thinking and they did another Live edition of #PastorReacts discussing the way the church teaches and talks about Heaven, Hell, Salvation, and the Kingdom of God! For more from #pastorreacts and KF…

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Could the Fire Give More Than it Took? | Colin & Casey | 019 38:06

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A devastating house fire took everything from Colin and Casey—yet what rose from the ashes changed their lives forever. From unexpected sunflowers growing where the fire began, to prophetic words, to a children’s book written on a plane, their story is one of faith, resilience, and hope. In this episode of When You Look, Mick sits down with the Bun…

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The lowLIFE Interviews: Prospering in Service with Mista Yu (Audio ONLY) 44:46

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Join Host DL the lowLIFE in this powerful episode of The lowLIFE Show as he sits down for a discussion with Mista Yu, a renaissance man whose life is a living testimony to thriving in humility and in service. From surviving multiple near death experiences and building a blended family with Godly wisdom, to founding the nonprofit "Save The Children …

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The Question That Exposed My Hypocrisy | Mick Wienholt | 018 21:59

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What if one single question could expose whether your faith is real — or just words? In this episode of When You Look, Mick shares the powerful story of how a single verse in the Bible confronted him with a question that exposed his hypocrisy. For years, Mick said “Lord, Lord” but wasn’t fully living in obedience. This moment became a turning point…

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Left Out of the Family-Centered Church - Kate Boyd 41:40

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Kate Boyd, author of An Untidy Faith, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss how American churches have idolized the nuclear family. Kate notes the ways churches structure community around life stages, often excluding those who are single, childless, queer, widowed, or otherwise outside the cultural “norm.” Drawing…

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Why Obedience Still Matters | Carey & Mick | 017 46:44

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Obedience isn’t popular in Western culture — but it’s central to following Jesus. In this episode of When You Look, Mick sits down with Carey Green, pastor and host of The Morning Mindset podcast, to explore why obedience still matters today. From stories of ordinary believers who trusted God in extraordinary moments, to biblical truths from Exodus…

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How 'Subject To, Not Central In' Changed EVERYTHING | Mick Wienholt | 016 15:11

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What happens when you realize you are subject to, not central in, your own life? In this episode of When You Look, Mick shares the life-changing revelation that completely transformed his faith, prayer life, and perspective on God’s position in his life. Prompted by a sermon by Matt Chandler, Mick explains how God reshaped his understanding of iden…

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Religious Certainty and Being the Only Ones Saved - Scot Loyd 48:58

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What if we’re not the only true Christians? Scot Loyd, pastor, evangelist, and college professor turned oral historian, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss the idol of religious certainty. Scot recounts growing up in the United Pentecostal Church, where strict behavioral codes and exclusivity shaped his understa…

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Is It Pagan? - Foreign Languages? 1:27:47

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Is It Pagan? is back and we have an interesting topic for this one, from a video Joe was introduced to. Is it sinful to learn a foreign language because of the Tower of Babel? For more of Is It Pagan? visit: https://www.kfmbroadcasting.com/shows/is-it-pagan For more Pastor Reacts visit: https://www.kfmbroadcasting.com/shows/pastor-reacts For Kingdo…

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The lowLIFE Interviews: Smashing Modern Day Idols w/ Jake Doberenz (Audio Only) 46:53

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In this transformative episode of The lowLIFE Show, Host DL the lowLIFE and Jake Doberenz get together for a discussion about how pride and a desire for control lead to creating idols; and how the smashing of them comes from surrender. Jake shares how a desire to know Jesus more, led to a mission that would have him wanting nothing more than to poi…

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A Pregnant Stranger Needed the Exact $47 We Had | Vangie | 015 27:44

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What happens when someone hands you an envelope of cash and says, "this is for someone in New York City"? For Vangie, it sparked a series of events that led to a miraculous encounter with a pregnant woman on a subway train—who just happened to be asking for exactly $47. In this episode of When You Look, you'll hear about timing, faith, obedience, a…

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What Went Down in Africa? - When You Look Backstory | 014 32:53

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A rooftop in Africa. A face-to-face encounter with God that changed everything. This is the backstory of When You Look. What really went down in Africa? In this special When You Look Backstory episode, Mick shares the powerful and deeply personal journey that gave birth to the podcast. From saying “I’m not your guy” during a face to face encounter …

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A Christian Veteran Challenges Militarism - Joshua Schuettenhelm 42:55

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Why is the American church so obsessed with the military? Joshua Schuettenhelm, Iraq War veteran and author of Dogmatic Uncertainty, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to expose the idol of militarism in American Christianity. Joshua traces his journey from embracing Christian nationalism and military service to discoveri…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 166: The Wealthy, The Rich, and The Bible with Jake Doberenz 1:18:33

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Jake Doberenz (Christianity without Compromise) is back with me this week, and we are diving into a discussion we started on Threads a few months ago. What’s the difference between wealthy and rich in Scripture, and why does the distinction matter? For the blog on contentment: https://www.ministrymisfits.com/post/i-have-learned-to-be-content-philip…