It feels like everything is offensive now, and outrage is everywhere.

Disagreement feels dangerous.
Conversations feel tense.
And outrage feels like the default response to almost everything.

Most people sense something has changed—but they struggle to explain why.

In this episode of Behind the Mike, we step back and look at what’s happening beneath the surface. Not from a political angle. Not from an outrage-driven angle. But from a biblical and human one.

This is a thoughtful conversation with Mike Stone about what happens when a culture slowly loses moral grounding, how outrage fills the vacuum, and why disagreement now feels personal and threatening. We’ll explore human nature, cultural shifts, and Scripture—not to scold, but to understand.

In this video, we talk about:
• Why outrage thrives in fragile belief systems
• What replaces God when He’s removed from the center
• Why identity and desire became sacred
• Why disagreement feels like hatred today
• How outrage replaces grace
• What Scripture says about truth, worship, and confusion
• Why God’s Word must be something bigger than ourselves
• A calmer, rooted, Christ-centered way forward

This isn’t about winning arguments.
It’s about being grounded in a world that feels increasingly fragile.

👉 If you’ve felt exhausted by constant anger or tension, this conversation is for you.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 Why everything feels offensive now
02:00 What changed beneath the surface
05:00 Why outrage thrives in fragile systems
09:00 Removing God didn’t remove worship
13:30 When identity and desire become sacred
18:00 The biblical pattern we’ve seen before
22:30 When sin becomes identity
26:00 How outrage replaces grace
28:30 Why God’s Word must be our foundation
31:00 A better way forward

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If your faith feels heavier than it used to, you’re not alone.

You still believe.
You still love God.
But it feels harder to focus… harder to pray… harder to stay present.

Many Christians today feel spiritually tired, mentally overwhelmed, and quietly discouraged—and they don’t know why. This video isn’t about guilt or trying harder. It’s about understanding what’s shaping our minds, why discouragement feels so common right now, and how Scripture calls us to respond with clarity, rest, and hope.

In this episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, we talk about:
• Why spiritual exhaustion doesn’t mean weak faith
• How distraction and discouragement subtly reshape our thinking
• The difference between conviction and condemnation
• What the Bible says about guarding and renewing the mind
• How to fight back without burning out or drowning in shame

This is a pastoral, honest conversation for anyone who feels worn down but still wants to follow Jesus faithfully.

👉 You’re not broken. You’re not failing. And you’re not losing your faith.

If this conversation resonates, consider subscribing for more thoughtful, Scripture-grounded conversations that meet real life where it actually is.

📌 Want to go deeper?
I’ve linked a related message below that focuses more directly on spiritual warfare and how Scripture teaches us to fight back.
https://youtu.be/h1rdok1MuWY?si=4uAW54wA4yCgpelC

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Why faith feels heavier than it used to
01:30 You’re not failing—you’re overwhelmed
04:00 Why so many Christians feel exhausted right now
10:00 How subtle drift shapes our thinking
17:00 What’s discipling you without your permission
23:00 The lies we’ve normalized
30:00 How to fight back without trying harder
36:00 How the gospel brings clarity and rest

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As we step toward 2026, many Christians are trying to build a new year on an old foundation. In this powerful final episode of 2025, Mike Stone reveals three spiritual anchors you must leave behind if you want to walk fully in God’s purpose—regret, comparison, and comfort.

Drawing from Scripture, including Genesis 19, John 21, Isaiah 43, and Lamentations 3, this episode challenges believers to stop living as pillars of salt—preserved in the past—and start moving forward in obedience. Learn the difference between conviction and condemnation, why comparison is spiritually dangerous, and how comfort quietly kills growth.

If you’re longing for a fresh start, clarity in God’s will, or freedom from what’s been holding you back, this message is for you. God isn’t waiting for January 1st to do something new—He’s waiting for you to let go.

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Type “I’m leaving it behind!” and declare what you’re refusing to carry into 2026.

Behind the Mike Podcast exists to bring hope, truth, and biblical clarity in a confusing world. Subscribe now and be part of what God is building in 2026—including deep dives, powerful guests, and a special series on the archeology of the cross.

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TIME-STAMPED CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Standing at the Edge of a New Year
01:26 – Why New Habits Fail on Old Foundations
01:43 – Anchor #1: Regret (Stop Being a Pillar of Salt)
04:30 – Anchor #2: Comparison (Stay in Your Lane)
07:09 – Anchor #3: Comfort (Familiar Misery vs Unknown Miracle)
09:10 – God’s Mercies Are New Right Now
10:05 – What We’re Leaving Behind in 2026

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Comparison rarely shouts — it whispers. And when it does, it quietly steals something precious: your joy.

In this powerful episode of Behind the Mike Podcast with Mike Stone, we dive deep into why comparison is so dangerous for believers, how subtly it creeps into our faith, and how Jesus directly confronts it in Scripture.

Have you ever been faithful… obedient… committed to Christ — yet wondered why someone else’s life looks easier, more fruitful, or more blessed?

You’re not alone.

Through a personal story, biblical insight, and one of the most revealing moments between Jesus and Peter, this episode exposes how comparison:

📍 Turns blessings into burdens
📍 Turns calling into competition
📍 Turns trust in God into quiet suspicion

Jesus didn’t explain Peter’s future.
He didn’t justify God’s plan.
He simply said: “What is that to you? You follow Me.”

That’s where freedom lives.
That’s where joy returns.

👉 If comparison has been weighing on your heart — especially in the age of social media — this episode is for you.

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💬 Comment below: Where have you felt comparison creeping in lately?

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TIMESTAMPED CHAPTERS:
00:00 – When Comparison Whispers, Not Shouts
00:38 – Why Comparison Quietly Steals Joy
01:04 – A Conversation With My Mom That Changed Everything
02:10 – How Comparison Reframes Blessings
03:07 – Why Comparison Feels So Normal
03:50 – The Social Media Trap
04:21 – Jesus, Peter, and “What About Him?”
05:28 – “You Follow Me” Explained
06:06 – 3 Dangerous Ways Comparison Damages Faith
06:47 – Saul, David, and the Cost of Comparison
07:39 – When Comparison Turns Into Distrust
08:19 – God Is Shaping Character, Not Comfort
08:55 – 3 Practices to Break Free from Comparison
09:33 – You Are Not Behind
10:05 – Where Joy Actually Lives

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What if the nativity wasn’t sentimental — but courageous, gritty, historical, and deeply human?

In this exclusive interview, Director David L. Cunningham reveals the inspiration, historical accuracy, and behind-the-scenes challenges of Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas — premiering Tuesday, December 9th at 8 PM ET on ABC.

This isn’t the westernized version of Christmas.
This is the REAL world Mary and Joseph walked through — politically dangerous, culturally complex, and full of courage, faith, and hope.

🔥 Key Topics We Discuss:
▪️ Why THIS is the right cultural moment for the story
▪️ How modern audiences misunderstand the nativity
▪️ The courage and faith of Mary and Joseph
▪️ Why the shepherds mattered more than kings
▪️ Why the wise men arrive two years later — and what that means
▪️ Kevin Costner’s personal connection to Christmas
▪️ Filming in Morocco: caves, deserts, storms, and real weather
▪️ Why this Christmas film may inspire people to open their Bible again
▪️ What David hopes happens in your living room on December 9th

📌 About David L. Cunningham
David is an award-winning filmmaker known for creating deeply meaningful stories that connect audiences to themes of courage, faith, and humanity.

📆 Air Date:
December 9 at 8 PM Eastern on ABC

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• Let this be the year:
• You see the nativity with fresh eyes
• You understand the cultural and historical context
• You remember the courage of Mary and Joseph
• You appreciate the real meaning of Christmas

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Timestamped Chapters:
00:00 Intro — Why this film matters
01:15 Why now? The cultural moment for this project
03:14 The biggest misconception about Christmas
05:18 Historical accuracy: wise men two years later
07:20 Kevin Costner’s role and perspective
09:35 Filming moments that moved the director
11:44 What David hopes happens in homes watching ABC
13:41 Final encouragement + air date reminder

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Hypocrisy in the Church has quietly destroyed more faith than atheism, suffering, or doubt.

In this episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike Stone speaks directly to anyone who has been hurt, betrayed, disappointed, or wounded by Christians, pastors, spiritual leaders, or church culture.

If someone’s sin shook your faith… maybe your faith was standing on them instead of Christ.

🔥 In this message, you’ll learn:
• Why hypocrisy hurts so deeply
• What Jesus actually said about hypocrites
• Why spiritual betrayal feels like abandonment
• How to heal from church hurt
• Six biblical steps to rebuild your faith
• Why Christians fail—but Jesus never does

Whether you've been wounded by leaders, friends, family, or the church itself… there is hope.

Don’t walk away from Jesus because of someone who wasn’t acting like Him.

📖 Scripture referenced: Matthew 23, Luke 12:1, Titus 1:16, Hebrews 12:1–2

If this encourages you, please share it with someone who’s struggling.
Keep seeking Truth. Keep walking by faith. Keep your eyes on Jesus.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Why Hypocrisy Is Destroying Faith
00:56 – When Christians Don’t Act Like Christ
02:10 – Why Hypocrisy Feels Like Betrayal
03:13 – What Jesus Said About Hypocrites
04:11 – Why Spiritual Hurt Cuts So Deep
05:19 – Christians Fail, But Jesus Doesn’t
06:16 – Don’t Walk Away Because of People
07:43 – Abuse, Manipulation, and Real Church Hurt
08:23 – Jesus Faced Betrayal Too
08:55 – Six Biblical Steps to Heal
09:59 – A Final Word to the Wounded
10:37 – Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus
11:47 – Final Encouragement & Closing

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Loneliness is quietly becoming one of the biggest struggles inside the church. Many believers feel isolated, unseen, or disconnected—especially heading into the holiday season. In this episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike breaks down why loneliness is so widespread, why Christians rarely admit they feel this way, and how Jesus Himself understands deep isolation.

You’ll hear:
• The difference between loneliness and simply being alone
• Why digital connection is replacing emotional connection
• The three reasons believers hide their loneliness
• How loneliness reshapes identity, hope, and spiritual health
• How Jesus pursued lonely people throughout Scripture
• Practical steps to overcome loneliness—both spiritually and relationally

If you’re feeling lonely today, you’re not weak, broken, or forgotten. Jesus draws close to the lonely—and there is hope, healing, and community waiting for you.

Type “pray for me” in the comments and Mike will pray for you personally.
🙏 You’re not walking through this season alone.

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#EmotionalHealth #HolidaySeasonStruggles #JesusSeesYou #SpiritualGrowth #ChurchCommunity
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Chapters:
00:00 — The Holiday Season & Hidden Loneliness
00:31 — Even Jesus Faced Loneliness
01:15 — Overstimulated but Under-Supported
02:21 — Why Churches Struggle With Loneliness
02:59 — 3 Reasons Christians Don’t Admit They’re Lonely
04:28 — How Church Culture Gets Community Wrong
05:00 — What Loneliness Does to Your Soul
06:46 — The Loneliest People Are Often the Most Capable
07:11 — How Jesus Responded to Lonely People
09:35 — How to Heal From Loneliness (Biblical + Practical)
11:18 — Loneliness Doesn’t Mean You’re Weak
12:31 — How Vulnerability Breaks Isolation
13:07 — Final Encouragement & Prayer Invitation

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Modern Christianity is popular…but often hollow.

Jesus offered living water, yet today many believers feel thin, fragile, emotional, and spiritually inconsistent. Why?

In this powerful episode of Behind the Mike Podcast with Mike Stone, we walk boldly into one of the most important conversations happening in the Church today—how our faith culture traded depth for convenience, discipleship for consumption, and transformation for emotional experience.

This message is firm, loving, and grounded in Scripture. If you've ever looked around and wondered, “How did we get here?”—this episode is for you.

🔥 In this episode you’ll learn:
• Why “celebrity pastor culture” is quietly reshaping modern Christianity
• How emotional-only Christianity creates fragile believers
• Why TikTok theology and short-form spirituality are hurting discipleship
• How self-help disguised as Scripture weakens the Gospel
• The difference between consuming Christian content and truly following Jesus
• What Jesus actually says about denying yourself, taking up your cross, and abiding
• The FOUR steps to rebuild a deep, rooted, unshakable faith

📖 Key Scriptures Mentioned:
Jeremiah 17:9 — “The heart is deceitful above all things…”
Luke 9:23 — “Deny yourself…”
John 3:30 — “He must increase, I must decrease.”

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⛓️ Timestamps
00:00 – The problem with modern Christianity
00:38 – How we traded depth for a comfortable imitation
01:45 – Why pastor celebrity culture is damaging faith
03:07 – Emotion vs obedience in spiritual life
04:21 – How TikTok theology is replacing discipleship
05:00 – Christianity becoming self-help instead of Scripture
06:35 – Consumption vs discipleship
07:51 – The gap that creates shallow faith
09:02 – Inspiration vs intimacy
09:34 – What Jesus actually calls His followers to
11:18 – Abiding in Christ during every season
11:55 – 4 steps to rebuild real faith
14:12 – Why maturity can’t be microwaved
14:48 – How to recognize empty wells
15:18 – Hope, renewal, and returning to Jesus

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