In this episode, Shane Lingo reacts to a powerful clip from Voddie Baucham titled “Thou Shalt Be Nice?” and it challenges how many people think about love.

Many reduce love to being “nice,” agreeable, or non-confrontational. But is that actually what the Bible teaches?

Looking at 2 Corinthians 10:5–6, where Paul the Apostle talks about destroying arguments and taking every thought captive, Shane unpacks a side of love that often gets ignored, the hard side.

In this video, Shane breaks down:
• What Paul meant in context
• Why ideas (not people) are the real battlefield
• The difference between loving someone and avoiding truth
• Why biblical love sometimes has to confront, correct, and challenge

If your version of love never deals with error, it may not be love; it may just be avoidance.

Real love tells the truth… even when it’s uncomfortable.

Original video from Voddie Baucham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt-Bq_kOpoc

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What is love… really?

We talk about love all the time, but when you actually stop and try to define it, it’s not as clear as we think. Is love just a feeling? Is it doing what makes you happy? Is it always affirming someone?

In this episode of the Speaking Your Lingo podcast, we slow down and ask a deeper question: what is love—and what does it actually look like in real life?

We break down some of the most common ideas about love in today’s culture and show why they don’t hold up when life gets hard. Then we build a clearer, more grounded definition of love—one that goes beyond feelings, beyond convenience, and beyond cultural trends.

If you’ve ever wondered:
• Is love just a feeling?
• Does love always mean affirmation?
• How do I actually love people well?
• What does the Bible say about love?

This conversation is for you.
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Key Idea:
Love is not just something you feel,
it’s desiring and pursuing what is best for another.
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Scripture Referenced
• John 15:12–14
• 1 Corinthians 13:4–7
• Ephesians 4:15
• Proverbs 27:5–6
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Can you trust your feelings to tell you what’s true?
Or could they actually be leading you in the wrong direction?

We live in a culture that constantly tells us to “follow your heart,” “trust your feelings,” and “live your truth.”

But what if your feelings aren’t as reliable as you’ve been told?

In this episode of the Speaking Your Lingo Podcast, Shane Lingo explores the role emotions should actually play in discovering truth. Through personal stories, cultural examples, and biblical wisdom, this episode challenges the idea that feelings should define reality and offers a better way forward.

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In this episode of the Speaking Your Lingo Podcast, Shane Lingo wrestles with a challenging but essential question: When are Christians called to pursue unity, and when is division actually necessary?

Shane dives into biblical teaching on unity, explores the tension between truth and harmony, and examines why sometimes division is not only unavoidable but required for holiness and the health of the Church. Using insights from Scripture, early church fathers like St. Ignatius, and practical examples for today’s culture, this episode helps Christians think clearly about controversial topics without compromising love or truth.

Topics covered include:

• What true Christian unity looks like and why it’s a byproduct, not a goal
• How to navigate division over sin, false teaching, and destructive behavior
• The importance of speaking hard truths in love
• Why debate and controversy are necessary for clarity in the Church and society
• Applying biblical principles to cultural issues and moral clarity

Whether you’re a believer seeking guidance on living faithfully in a divided world or just curious about how Scripture handles unity and division, this episode offers clarity, conviction, and hope.

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In this episode, host Shane Lingo sits down with good friend and guest Gavin Knickerbocker for a conversation that’s a little out of this world, literally.

Gavin has spent years researching reports of extraterrestrial life, UFOs, and government disclosures, and he believes there’s more going on in the skies than we’ve been told. Shane, on the other hand, comes at the topic with healthy skepticism and some big questions.

Together, they dive into the most compelling pieces of evidence, explore government secrecy, debate popular alien theories, and wrestle with what it would mean if we’re not alone in the universe. It’s a respectful, thought-provoking dialogue between curiosity and conviction, perfect for believers, skeptics, and the undecided alike.

Strap in, this conversation might challenge your assumptions, make you laugh, and just maybe open your mind.

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In this episode, I’m excited to be back with you to explore a major Supreme Court case that could shape how we interpret the separation of church and state in America. While much of the recent news has focused on education policy, especially President Trump’s executive order shifting control back to states and local communities, today we turn our attention to the judicial branch.

We’ll look closely at the upcoming case St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond, a case that has the potential to become a landmark decision. What’s at stake? What might this mean for public funding, religious schools, and constitutional interpretation moving forward? Let’s dig in.

Supreme Court Case:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/24-396.html

Jefferson's Letter to the Danbury Baptists:
https://www.loc.gov/loc/lcib/9806/danpre.html

Washington's Farewell Address:
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GPO-CDOC-106sdoc21/pdf/GPO-CDOC-106sdoc21.pdf

Seal of the United States:
https://diplomacy.state.gov/the-great-seal/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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In this episode, I tell the story behind Silent Night, the most popular Christmas carol of all time and, by some accounts, the most recorded song in history. But there's more to this classic than just its melody—its connection to the WWI Christmas Truce makes it a symbol of peace and hope during the holiday season. Tune in to discover the story behind the beloved Christmas classic.

Stille Nacht / Silent Night -Vienna Boys' Choir
https://open.spotify.com/track/6VwrTic1xS5hDArp3t9EXW?si=cc47db70cb134e62

Silent Night -Michael Bublé
https://open.spotify.com/track/1N5cFf4F9LNfov7GCGWpQc?si=859510a19bd44e8e

Sources:
Collins, A. (2001). Stories Behind the Best-Loved songs of Christmas. Zondervan.
Weintraub, Stanley. (2001). Silent Night: The Story of the World War I Christmas Truce

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In this episode, I look forward to discussing Frederick Douglass’ views on Faith, Christianity, and the Christian church. Join me for a discussion on the topics of providence, the broken slave-holding churches in the South, and the true Christianity of Christ.