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As the world prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a massive movement is brewing behind the scenes—one that aims for a victory far greater than any trophy. With an estimated five billion viewers expected to tune in next month, Cru has launched a national initiative called "Victory Beyond the Cup" to turn this global sporting event into a historic moment for the Gospel. Turning Watch Parties into Mission Fields The initiative isn't just for those attending games in host cities

As the United States continues its historic 250th-anniversary celebrations, a monumental spiritual movement is unfolding in the heart of Washington, D.C. America Reads the Bible, a weeklong, cover-to-cover reading of the Holy Scriptures, has reached a pivotal moment. This Friday, April 24, the event officially transitions from the Old Testament to the New Testament, marked by a powerful reading from Erika Kirk. A Message of Hope and Resurrection Erika Kirk, who recently stepp

In a recent powerful conversation on Christian Podcast Latino, former Mariners Church pastor Tim Lukei dropped a sobering statistic that should wake up every church leader in America:Only about 8% of churches have any kind of dedicated men's ministry.Think about that for a second. Men are still showing up on Sundays in many congregations, but far too many are spiritually disengaged. They're sitting in the pews while their hearts drift. The result? Struggling marriages, dista

In our latest episode of the Christian Podcast, we sat down with Brian and Tasha Polanco—the couple behind the Love the Polancos podcast—for a conversation that felt less like an interview and more like a heart-to-heart at a dining room table. Their journey is a powerful testament to what happens when you stop trying to control your own narrative and start saying "Yes" to God’s plan. Here are three major takeaways from our time with them that every believer needs to h

Hope Fest LA 2026: A Historic Move of God is Coming to Los Angeles What happens when pastors, worship leaders, and believers from every denomination, race, and background come together for one purpose — the glory of God and souls saved? You get Hope Fest LA — a powerful gathering on April 11, 2026 at the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. This is the climax of 40 Days of Hope (March 1 – April 9, 2026), a citywide movement of prayer, fasting, and evangelism called Mission 1

In a world that feels increasingly progressive and "pornified," many Christian parents feel like they’re playing a permanent game of catch-up. Whether you are raising kids in California or abroad, the cultural pressure to let schools and social media define sexuality is immense. But what if we stopped being afraid? What if we moved from a place of "sex is shameful" to the biblical truth that sex is good and created by God for His glory? On a recent episode of the Christian Po

February 2026Hey friends,Sometimes the biggest "God moments" start with the smallest steps—like a conversation over coffee, a mountain hike that changes everything, or a pastor casually saying, "Hey, we have extra rooms if you ever need space." That's exactly how our story at Christian Podcast Studios new location began. In our latest episode, we sat down with Pastor Justin Chandler right here in the studio at Harbor Trinity Church in Costa Mesa. What unfolded was a beautifu

The shifting landscape of Christian missions is one of the most exciting—and sometimes unsettling—realities facing the church today. In a recent episode of the Christian Podcast , hosts Beto and Mili sat down with Pastor Ric Olsen from The Beacon (a network of house churches in Orange, Irvine, Costa Mesa, and Temecula, part of the North American Baptist Conference) for a raw, Spirit-led conversation. They unpacked how missions are evolving from Western-dominated efforts

Hey familia and friends of Christian Podcast,Just a few days out from the nationwide release of I Can Only Imagine 2 (February 20, 2026—in theaters everywhere!), and we’re still buzzing from our recent conversation with director Brent McCorkle. What started as a dream interview about the movie turned into something much deeper: a raw, Spirit-filled talk about pain, gratitude, fatherhood, healing trauma, and holding onto God’s peace even when the fire rages and the prayers are

When Two Halftime Shows Collide – One in Spanish, One in Patriotism Friends, we sat down as Christians, as Latinos, as husband and wife, to watch both Super Bowl halftime moments this year. One was the official Apple Music Halftime Show headlined by Bad Bunny – the first mostly-in-Spanish performance in Super Bowl history, packed with Puerto Rican pride, sugarcane fields, rooftop parties, a real wedding, surprise guests like Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, and bold statements ab

Hey familia! Mili and I are still riding the high from last weekend at **Redemption Church** in Costa Mesa. It was our very first time sharing together in a church — and in English! About 150 people filled the room, many of them already dear friends from prayer groups, Westside taco nights, and everyday life here in Costa Mesa. They invited us to speak into their year-long theme, “Draw Near: A Year of Radical Presence,” and asked us to lean into the Beatitudes — especially “B

Hey family, what’s up with that church interruption? My comment on Allie Beth Stuckey’s video and the firestorm it startedBeto here, with Mili right by my side like always, ready to have a real, heart-to-heart talk. If you follow us on the podcast or on socials, you know we love diving into the stuff that stings a little, makes us think hard, and sometimes gets us in hot water. Well, this time I stepped right into it—and wow, did the comments come flying. The Incident That St

Hey family, at Christian Podcast we’re always tuned in to the questions people are actually asking online. “Is the evangelical church in the U.S. dying?” “Is there a real revival going on, or is it all hype?” “Are evangelicals just the new Pharisees—more focused on rules and power than on grace?” These questions hit deep because so many of us have felt that tension: we see churches closing (around 4,000 in 2024 according to Lifeway Research, still outpacing new plants in many

Hey family! It's Beto here, with Mili right by my side, as always, sitting at the table sharing from the heart. Today we want to talk openly about something that's blowing up online: the baptism of Lily Phillips, the OnlyFans creator famous for extreme challenges, who recently posted a video of her getting baptized and talking about "reconnecting with God." First things first, let's be crystal clear: we're not here to throw stones or condemn anyone. We've all had dark chapt

An honest reflection from Beto and Mili of the Cristian Podcast Latino—because we're all fallible, but Jesus' grace never is. The Moment That Shook Us Picture this: The author who helped you grasp grace when life hurt the most—books like What's So Amazing About Grace?, Where Is God When It Hurts?, and The Jesus I Never Knew—confesses to an eight-year extramarital affair with a married woman. At 76, married to Janet for 55 years, Philip Yancey steps away from all ministry: no

A Movie That Hits Close to Home: What “I Was a Stranger” Teaches Us About Compassion, Hope, and Loving Our Neighbor in a Broken World Hey family! Beto here, with Mili right beside me. We just walked out of the theater after seeing I Was a Stranger from Angel Studios (wide release January 9, 2026), and honestly… our hearts are still racing. This film isn’t light or easy—it’s raw, intense, and deeply moving. But it left us inspired, challenged, and ready to take real steps in o

Photo of screen from The Lion King (1994) © Disney. Used under fair use for criticism, commentary, and review purposes on christianpodcast.com . Episode Published Originally: June 25, 2025 The Lion King Through a Spiritual Lens In this episode of Lord Forgive Us Our Cinema, we turn our eyes to Disney’s The Lion King — a film often remembered for its music and animation, but one that quietly carries profound spiritual truths about identity, repentance, and restoration. At its

Hey family, what’s up? It’s Beto and Mili here from ChristianPodcast.com, and man, we are still buzzing from one of the most faith-stirring conversations we’ve ever had on the show. In a world that tries to explain everything away with science, logic, or just plain doubt, believing in miracles can feel like swimming upstream. But bro, let us tell you—miracles are not just Bible stories. They’re happening right now, today, in real people’s lives. And if your faith has ever fel

Hey family, what’s up?! It’s Beto and Mili here from Christian Podcast™. Wow… we just wrapped one of those episodes that leaves you sitting in silence afterward, chills all over, asking God, “Lord, search my heart right now.” We sat down with our brother Ryan Holladay (yep, the one we hiked Half Dome with—shoutout to that epic day in Yosemite!) and… let’s just say the Holy Spirit showed up in the studio. If you haven’t listened yet, stop reading and go hit play. Seriously. Bu

Episode Published: August 2025 Podcast Episode: Barbie (2023) — Lord, Forgive Us Our Cinema Screenshot/photo captured from a legal stream of Barbie (2023) © Warner Bros. / Mattel. Displayed here under fair use (17 U.S.C. § 107) solely for Christian commentary, analysis of themes like identity, self-worth, societal roles, feminism from a faith perspective, and review purposes. No ownership or endorsement claimed. “Hi, Barbie!” The Lord, Forgive Us Our Cinema crew — John, Jarra