Riot Podcast

250 Years of Freedom. America’s Story is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

As the United States of America celebrates 250 years of independence, this special episode of the Riot Podcast looks back at the people, principles, sacrifices, and ideas that have shaped America’s remarkable story.

From the courage of the Founding Fathers and the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Constitution, faith, innovation, immigration, military service, and humanitarian leadership, we explore the events that helped define a nation built on the belief that liberty is a...

How Gambling Quietly Steals More Than Money is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

Can a Christian gamble without it quietly changing their heart?

Online gambling, sports betting, fantasy leagues, casino apps, and digital slot machines have made gambling more accessible than ever before. What once required a trip to a casino now lives inside our smartphones available 24/7, waiting for moments of boredom, stress, loneliness, or financial pressure.

In this episode of the RIOT Podcast, we move beyond the question, “Is gambling a sin?” and expl...

What Mature Christianity Actually Looks Like is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

Most Christians know the story of Jesus beginning in Bethlehem. But what if His story started long before that?

In this episode of the Riot Podcast, we explore one of the most fascinating questions in all of Scripture: Did Jesus appear in the Old Testament before His birth?

Together, we examine the biblical evidence behind what theologians call Christophanies, pre-incarnate appearances of Christ throughout the Old Testament. From the Angel of the...

What Mature Christianity Actually Looks Like is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

How do you know if you’re truly growing in Christ and not just growing in knowledge?

As Paul closes his first letter to the Corinthians, he gives us a surprising answer.

After sixteen chapters addressing division, pride, immorality, spiritual gifts, worship, and the resurrection, Paul ends not with lofty theology, but with practical examples of what genuine spiritual maturity looks like in everyday life.

In this week’s episode of t...

How to Have Hope When Death & Fear Feel Overwhelming 1 Corinthians 15:50–58 is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

When life feels uncertain, where can you find a hope that cannot be shaken?

In this week’s episode of the Riot Podcast, we conclude our journey through one of the most powerful chapters in all of Scripture 1 Corinthians 15. In these final verses, Paul reveals a breathtaking truth that changes everything: because Jesus Christ rose from the dead, death does not have the final word.

The world is fill...

How to Stop Living in Fear of the Future is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

How do you stop fearing the future when everything around you feels uncertain?

The resurrection changes everything.

In this week’s episode of the Riot Podcast, we dive deep into 1 Corinthians 15:29–49 and uncover one of the most powerful truths in all of Christianity: because Jesus conquered death, believers no longer have to live in fear of the future.

Paul confronts some of the biggest questions humanity wrestles with...

How to Have Hope When Life Feels Heavy is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

How do you hold on to hope when life feels heavy, and death feels final?

The world feels heavier than ever. Anxiety is rising. Death feels final. Hope feels distant. But 1 Corinthians 15 reminds us of a truth that changes everything:

Jesus Christ is alive.

In this week’s episode of the Riot Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most powerful chapters in all of Scripture, the re...

The Hidden Power of Proverbs is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

What if the Book of Proverbs is more than just wise sayings? Why Do So Many People Know Truth… but Still Live Without Wisdom?

In this week’s episode of the RIOT Podcast, we dive deep into the hidden power of Proverbs and uncover how God’s wisdom is meant to transform every area of our lives, our words, decisions, relationships, work ethic, integrity, money, and heart.

Proverbs is not simply about gaining knowle...

Overview of Psalms is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

What if God is not asking for perfect prayers, but an honest heart?

The Book of Psalms is more than ancient poetry or worship songs, it is the language of a real relationship with God.

In this powerful episode, we explore how Psalms gives voice to every part of the human experience: joy, fear, doubt, repentance, worship, grief, and trust. Whether you feel close to God or distant from Him, Psalms reminds us that God...

The Problem with Chaotic Worship – 1 Cor 13 is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

Are we pursuing the presence of God… or the appearance of being spiritual?

What if what we call “powerful worship” is actually creating confusion instead of clarity?

In this week’s episode, we continue from the “love chapter” in 1 Corinthians 13 and step into 1 Corinthians 14, where the Apostle Paul addresses a critical issue in the church: misusing spiritual gifts in a way that draws attention to self instead of building others up.

Paul makes o...

The Problem with Chaotic Worship – 1 Cor 13 is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

Are we pursuing the presence of God… or the appearance of being spiritual?

What if what we call “powerful worship” is actually creating confusion instead of clarity?

In this week’s episode, we continue from the “love chapter” in 1 Corinthians 13 and step into 1 Corinthians 14, where the Apostle Paul addresses a critical issue in the church: misusing spiritual gifts in a way that draws attention to self instead of building others up.

Paul makes o...

The Problem with Chaotic Worship – 1 Cor 13 is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

Are we pursuing the presence of God… or the appearance of being spiritual?

What if what we call “powerful worship” is actually creating confusion instead of clarity?

In this week’s episode, we continue from the “love chapter” in 1 Corinthians 13 and step into 1 Corinthians 14, where the Apostle Paul addresses a critical issue in the church: misusing spiritual gifts in a way that draws attention to self instead of building others up.

Paul makes o...

The Problem with Chaotic Worship – 1 Cor 13 is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

Are we pursuing the presence of God… or the appearance of being spiritual?

What if what we call “powerful worship” is actually creating confusion instead of clarity?

In this week’s episode, we continue from the “love chapter” in 1 Corinthians 13 and step into 1 Corinthians 14, where the Apostle Paul addresses a critical issue in the church: misusing spiritual gifts in a way that draws attention to self instead of building others up.

Paul makes o...

1 Corinthians 13: How to Love Without Strings is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

How can you serve, give, and sacrifice… yet still lack true love?

In this week’s episode, we dive deep into 1 Corinthians 13, one of the most quoted yet often misunderstood chapters in the Bible. After teaching about spiritual gifts in chapter 12, the Apostle Paul reveals a “more excellent way”, a life marked not by power, knowledge, or sacrifice… but by love.

This conversation will challenge how you define spiritual maturity.
Is it your gi...

1 Corinthians 12 – One Spirit, One Body, Many Gifts is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

Why isn’t having a powerful gift the same as being spiritually mature? What if the very thing meant to unite the church is the same thing we often use to compare, compete, or feel inferior?

In this teaching on 1 Corinthians 12, we uncover how the Holy Spirit works within believers, not to elevate individuals, but to build a unified, living body in Christ.

After addressing disorder in worship in chapter 11, the Apos...

1 Corinthians 11 Worship from the Heart is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲? 𝗜𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿?

In this powerful episode, we dive into 𝟭 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝟭𝟭 and uncover how God calls His people to worship, not just individually, but as a unified body.

Building on the warning from 1 Corinthians 10 about spiritual complacency, this teaching shifts our focus to corporate worship, where the condition of our hearts matters just as much as our actions.

𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀:
God’s design for authority and order
The true meaning of the Lord’s Supper

This episode challenges us to move beyond routine and preference, and instead align our worship with Christ where humility, unity, and reverence take center stage.

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿:
Why imitating Christ is the foundation of authentic worship
The difference between biblical authority and worldly power
How outward expressions in worship reflect inward devotion
God’s design

From Oklahoma to Easter What God is doing right now! is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

What if the desires you’re fighting… were never yours to begin with?

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into a truth many of us overlook, culture doesn’t just influence what we think… it shapes what we want.

The world constantly pulls at our hearts through the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life. But what does Scripture say about th...

Fear not, Help is here! John 14:16-18 is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

If the Holy Spirit lives in you, why do you still feel alone or afraid?

In this week’s episode, we continue our journey through the powerful words of Jesus in John 14. After the encouraging promises in verses 1–15, Jesus now reveals a deeper assurance for every believer: we are not alone.

In John 14:16–18, Jesus promises the coming of the Holy Spirit, our Helper, Comforter, and Spirit of Truth. Even as He prepar...

You Don’t Need More Discipline You Need Deeper Surrender is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

Are you building for God… or walking with Him?

Gifted leaders are everywhere… but faithful leaders are rare.
In this week’s episode, we dive deep into a sobering and necessary question: Why do so many leaders both in the world and in ministry burn out or fall?

From the very beginning, Scripture reveals two paths: the Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge. One is rooted i...

The Bible never denied other ‘Gods’, it dethroned them is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

Does the Bible Actually Teach There Are “Many Gods”?

In this episode, we tackle a question that surprises many Christians: Why does the Bible talk about “many gods”?

When people encounter passages like Psalm 82 or Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians, it can raise confusion. Does the Bible teach polytheism? Are these “Gods” just idols, metaphors, or something more? Scripture actually presents a much deeper and more supernatural worldview than most believers rea...

When Your Children Are Not Walking With Jesus is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

How do you hold onto hope when your child walks away from faith?

In this week’s episode of the Riot Podcast, we speak directly to parents who love the Lord deeply but carry a quiet ache because their children have drifted from faith. Maybe you raised them in church, prayed with them, and tried to model Christ—yet today their lives seem far from God. Or maybe you came to faith late...

1 Cor 9 The Power of Voluntary Surrender is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

What if the greatest proof of your freedom is what you’re willing to give up?

You have rights.
But what if love calls you to lay them down?

In this week’s episode, we step into 1 Corinthians 9 and wrestle with a hard question: Just because I can… does that mean I should?

Paul proves he deserves support, authority, and recognition then willingly gives it all up for the sake o...

1 Cor 10 – Find Freedom Without Failure is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul surrendered his rights for the sake of the gospel. In 1 Corinthians 10, he gives a warning: spiritual privilege does not guarantee spiritual success.

Israel saw miracles.
They experienced God’s presence.
Yet many still fell.

Why? Because experiences don’t replace obedience.

In this episode, we talk about:
Why freedom requires humility
The real danger of idolatry and pride
How temptation works—and what the “way...

1 Cor 9 The Power of Voluntary Surrender is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

What if the greatest proof of your freedom is what you’re willing to give up?

You have rights.
But what if love calls you to lay them down?

In this week’s episode, we step into 1 Corinthians 9 and wrestle with a hard question: Just because I can… does that mean I should?

Paul proves he deserves support, authority, and recognition then willingly gives it all up for the sake o...

1 Cor 9 The Power of Voluntary Surrender is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

What if the greatest proof of your freedom is what you’re willing to give up?

You have rights.
But what if love calls you to lay them down?

In this week’s episode, we step into 1 Corinthians 9 and wrestle with a hard question: Just because I can… does that mean I should?

Paul proves he deserves support, authority, and recognition then willingly gives it all up for the sake o...

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧!!

Today on RIOT Podcast Eps 275 Why Men and Women Think So Differently show, we talk about how God created men and women distinctively and how they can unite as one under Christ. 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁

Why can two people love deeply yet still feel unappreciated?

This Valentine’s episode explores a simple truth: relationships aren’t hard because men and women are broken—they’re hard because we’re different by design. God didn’t create two versions of the same person. He created two distinct ways of thinking, processing, and connecting. Most tension doesn’t come from bad intentions, but from misunderstanding.

Boxes vs. Webs
Men often think in “boxes”—identify the problem, solve it, close it. Women often think in...

When Being Right Becomes Wrong! 1 Corinthians 8 is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

Can being theologically right actually make us spiritually wrong?

In this episode, we continue our journey through 1 Corinthians as Paul shifts the focus from personal relationships to life within the Christian community. At the center of chapter 8 is a challenging question: What matters more, exercising our freedom or protecting the faith of others?

While the issue in Corinth involved food sacrificed to idols, Paul reveals a deeper principle that still confronts the...

Sexuality, Singleness, Marriage, Divorce is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

What Does Undivided Devotion to Christ Really Look Like?
In this week’s episode, we continue our journey through 1 Corinthians, turning to one of Paul’s most practical and misunderstood chapters 1 Corinthians 7.

Writing to believers living in a sexually confused, morally compromised culture, Paul addresses real-life questions about marriage, singleness, sexuality, divorce, and calling. His goal isn’t to impose rules, but to form mature disciples with undivided devotion to Christ—right in the middle of a bro...

World on Fire, Shifting Global Order is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

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This week’s episode takes on the hard news—through a biblical lens. In a world marked by ???, ???????? ???????, ????????? ??????, ??? ?????? ????????, how should Christians think, pray, and respond? Rather than reacting with fear, outrage, or blind allegiance, this conversation helps believers engage today’s headlines with ??????, ??????????, ?????, ??? ??????????? rooted in Scripture.

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What do escalating enforcement actions, maritime seizures, and global energy tensions mean—and how does Scripture guide our understanding of authority, justice, and mercy among nations...

What If Your Life Isn’t Yours? 1 Cor 6:11-20 is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

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In this week’s episode, we finish ? ??????????? ? as the Apostle Paul moves from ???????? ?? ?????????. After reminding believers, “???? ???? ???? ?? ???,” Paul presses deeper, asking a confronting question: ??? ?? ??? ?????? ?? ????

This conversation explores what it truly means to be ??????, ??????????, ??? ?????????, and why freedom in Christ is not self-expression—but surrender. Paul challenges the idea that faith is only spiritual and reveals that our ??????, ???????, ??? ????? ??????? are meant to reflect Christ’s lordship.

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Why the gospel doesn’t manage sin—i...

Stop Living Like You’re Still Under the World’s Authority is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

Paul says, ‘Such were some of you.’ Are you still introducing yourself by the sins God has already moved into your past, or are you living from your new identity as ‘washed and justified’?

In this week’s episode, we dive deep into 1 Corinthians 6, where the Apostle Paul challenges the church in Corinth—and us—to stop outsourcing our lives to worldly systems. Building off the themes of holiness and church purity...

A Year of Intimacy Obedience and Multiplication is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

Happy New Year from your RIOT Podcast family! ? As we step boldly into 2026, today’s episode sets the tone for everything God wants to build in you and through you this year.

Many of you know Pete wrote the book Rise Beyond Ordinary, but today we’re reintroducing the heartbeat behind it—because this message is more crucial than ever. Rising beyond ordinary is not a slogan… it’s a lifestyle. A lifestyle marked by...

The King Was Born in a Place Nobody Expected—So Are Your Breakthrough is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

Merry Christmas from your RIOT Podcast family! Today we’re unpacking one of the most breathtaking truths of the Christmas story: God does His greatest work in the most unexpected places.

A teenage girl.
A confused fiancé.
A forgotten town.
A barn.
A manger.

Nothing about Jesus’ arrival looked impressive — and that’s exactly the point. God delights in showing up in the humb...

Hope Has a Name is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

Where have you been trying to manufacture hope on your own instead of allowing the Holy Spirit to fill you with supernatural hope?

This week on the podcast, we’re diving into a powerful truth at the very heart of the Gospel: hope has a name—and His name is Jesus.

Not the kind of hope the world offers.
Not optimism.
Not pretending everything is okay.

Real hope is a Pers...

Jesus Came for the Broken – Not the Perfect is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

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This week’s episode dives into one of the most healing truths of Christmas: Jesus didn’t come for the polished, the powerful, or the perfect — He came for the broken.

When you look closely at the people God chose for the Christmas story, a pattern jumps out:
Mary — young and unknown
Joseph — confused and afraid
Shepherds — outcasts
Magi — outsiders
Herod — a picture of the world’s darkness

Emmanuel God With Us Right Now is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

What would actually change in your life if you lived every single day fully aware that God is with you—right now, right where you are?

This week, we dive deep into one of the most life-changing truths of Christmas: ???????? — ??? ???? ??.
Not just a lyric.
Not just a seasonal phrase.
But the reality that shapes our hope, our identity, and our intimacy with Jesus every single day.

Christmas was never abou...

Fostering and Adoption is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

Welcome to another powerful episode of RIOT Podcast — where we dive into real issues with faith, compassion, and community. This week, we explore the heart, impact, and spiritual significance of fostering and adoption.

In This Episode:
1. What it means to foster or adopt from a biblical, faith-centered perspective ?
2. Real-life stories and testimonies about care, hope, and transformation
3. The church’s role in supporting orphans, vulnerable children, and families in need
4. Practical guidance for Chri...

How to Confront Sin in the Church is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

??? ?? ??? ?????? is one of the most difficult and most necessary topics believers must face. In ? ??????????? ?, Paul moves from encouraging spiritual maturity to confronting a painful truth: the Corinthian church had allowed open sin to take root, and worse… they were proud of their tolerance.

In this week’s episode, we unpack why confronting sin is an act of love, why ignoring it destroys a church’s witness, and how biblical discipline leads not to reject...

Secularism: Living in a World That Says ‘We Don’t Need God’ is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

In this week’s episode, we tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time: ??????????, ??? ?????? ???? ??? ?????’? ???? ???. From classrooms to courtrooms, from politics to pop culture, secularism is reshaping the moral and spiritual foundations of our world.

We’ll explore what secularism and secular humanism really mean, how they’ve evolved through history, and how this worldview has influenced not only society but even the church. As followers of Jesus, how can...

God’s Blueprint for Servants 1 Corinthians 4 is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast.

? What does true faithfulness look like in a world that often measures success by recognition, numbers, and influence?

In this week’s episode, we explore God’s blueprint for servants found ? ??????????? ?. Last chapter, Paul described the church as a field, a building, and a temple but in this chapter, he shifts the focus to the servant of Christ.
Paul gives us three powerful pictures of what it means to serve God faithfully:
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