Churchboy Confessions with Emmanuel Iheke

God is teaching me to deny myself more...

Every time I think I'm humble, God shows me a new layer of pride He wants me to work on. The journey of sanctification doesn't stop until we meet Jesus. Until then, the Holy Spirit is still showing me ways I can be embracing self denial in my day-to-day life. Let's talk about 5 of them:
Being obedient even when I don’t feel like it
Spending time with Him, even if I don’t have anything to talk about
Viewing work as worship, instead of dream-chasing
Taking risks
Making the most of where God has me (the HARDEST)
 
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Insecure Men Destroy Lives - Are You One of Them?

Most men are living to prove themselves—chasing money, status, and validation—but it's a game they can never win. In this episode, we create space to talk honestly about male insecurity, something rarely addressed in men's programming.
We break down the common areas where men feel insecure (money, looks, popularity) and explore what the Bible actually says about our worth and identity. The truth is: insecurities are bondage. And insecure men are unsafe. As men, we must turn to the only perfect man there's ever been if we seek freedom.
Today we'll cover:
Why most insecurities stem from not knowing who you are and why you matter
What the Bible says about money, looks, and popularity
How insecurity leads to sinful and destructive behavior
The choice between living for God's approval or the world's validation
Reflection questions to help you identify and address your insecurities
If you've ever felt like you're constantly trying to prove yourself, this episode is for you. It's time to stop playing the game and find your worth in Christ.
 
Read: Luke 12:15, 1 Samuel 16:6–7, Luke 16:14-15
 
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How to Find Satisfaction in the Lord – Is this REALLY a thing?

Have you ever worked so hard for something, get it, and not be as happy as you thought you would? I HATE when that happens. The world conditions us to chase after goals and accolades in hopes of satisfying that whole in our hearts. But things never seem to pay off.
This is one reason why the idea of being satisfied in the Lord always intrigued me. The only problem is that this sounded so unrealistic to me...until now.
 
Read: Psalm 27:4, Proverbs 27:20, Jeremiah 2:13
 
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Should Christians Be Color Blind? with Abigail Covington

Though the Church is meant to embody unity in Christ, it has housed racial division for much of its history. Conversations about race are quickly shut down in the name of preserving comfort or a superficial sense of unity. It seems Black Christians, in particular, are frequently accused of “idolizing their race” whenever they speak about their racialized experiences. But does this kind of avoidance truly promote unity—or does it cause deeper harm? What place does race, ethnicity and culture have in the Kingdom of God? Should we ever mention them? If so, how?
 
Special Guest: Abigail Covington
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Should We All Be Christian Nationalists?

Are you a Christian who feels uneasy about the rise of Christian nationalism in the United States? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. In this episode, we explore what Christian nationalism really is, why it distorts the mission of Church, and what we should do about it.
 
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The Idolatry of Clarity

We serve a God that isn't always clear with us. We pray for clarity and signs of confirmation. Sometimes we get it. Other times it seems like we are left hanging. What do we do then? Do we be still and wait for more clarity? For how long? Do we even need more clarity? Are we being careful or are we being cowards? Let's talk about it.
 
Read: Genesis 26:1–24
 
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You Worked Hard. So Why Give God the Credit?

It's one of those questions you've probably asked in your head but never out loud. "Why should God get the credit if I worked hard and earned it myself?". In this episode I want to help navigate us through answering this question with a story out of Daniel 4 surrounding King Nebuchadnezzar. 
 
Read: Daniel 4:1–33,
 
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You CANNOT Miss God's Timing!

Today we're talking about God's timing, and if it's something that we should ever feel anxious about missing. Shoutout to Erica for the question! I hope this episode can bring peace to your heart, and the same for all of you that take a listen! Share this episode with a friend you know that needs it.
 
Read: Ecclesiastes 3:11 & The Story of Joseph (Genesis 37–50)
 
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Why Are Godly Friends So Important?

In this episode, we'll cover the biblical foundation surrounding the benefits and importance of godly friendships, how they can transform your walk, and some tips on how to make friends at all. Thanks to Ahmad for the topic suggestion!
 
Read: Proverbs 27:17, Hebrews 10:23-25, Galatians 6:1-3, Proverbs 13:20
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Spiritual Growth is Not Linear

Spiritual growth isn't easy to come by, and is a lot harder to maintain – especially after you fall short in an area you thought you overcame. It's easy for us to get discouraged and quit on God after we experience dips in our spiritual growth journey, but I hope this episode can keep you encouraged and motivated to get back up and go harder!
 
Read: 1 Corinthians 10:1–13
 
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