Welcome back to another testimony episode! In this episode, UVA student Jeffrey Owusu, shares his powerful journey navigating faith, failure, and freedom. From battling the grip of addiction to struggling with comparison, self-hatred, and people-pleasing, his story is raw and real. We talk about what it means to move from head knowledge to heart transformation while following Jesus, the tension of waiting on God, and the beauty of being fully known and loved by Him. His testimony is a reminde...
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Welcome back to another testimony episode! In this episode, UVA student Jeffrey Owusu, shares his powerful journey navigating faith, failure, and freedom. From battling the grip of addiction to struggling with comparison, self-hatred, and people-pleasing, his story is raw and real. We talk about what it means to move from head knowledge to heart transformation while following Jesus, the tension of waiting on God, and the beauty of being fully known and loved by Him. His testimony is a reminde...
Welcome back to another testimony episode! In this episode, UVA student Jeffrey Owusu, shares his powerful journey navigating faith, failure, and freedom. From battling the grip of addiction to struggling with comparison, self-hatred, and people-pleasing, his story is raw and real. We talk about what it means to move from head knowledge to heart transformation while following Jesus, the tension of waiting on God, and the beauty of being fully known and loved by Him. His testimony is a reminde...
Welcome back to another testimony episode! In this episode, UVA Track & Field athlete Peter Djan, shares his powerful testimony from growing up in the church to navigating the pressure of college athletics. He opens up about the weight of anxiety, the pull of peer pressure, and the challenge of finding authentic friendships. We also discuss the importance of fellowship, the power of prayer, and how surrendering to Christ changes everything. His story is a reminder that no amount of succes...
Love is in the air… or at least that’s what they say. It’s Valentine’s Day, and whether you love it or hate it, we’re diving into some of the biggest questions about love, dating, and relationships. Are soulmates real? Is love at first sight legit? And what about long-distance—does it ever actually work? We also tackle the biggest mistakes that we think Christian singles make, what a season of singleness should really look like, and how to keep Jesus at the center when relationships get tough...
Welcome to our third testimony episode featuring current UVA student Ezra Attisso! In this episode, Ezra opens up about the tension of faith on friendships, the weight of conviction, and the challenges of leadership. He shares his personal journey of wrestling with God, navigating seasons of doubt, and confronting the shame that once held him back. From answering the call to embracing true service, Ezra’s story is one of surrender, transformation, and faith in the midst of uncertainty. Tune i...
The Christian walk isn't always mountaintop moments and spiritual highs—what happens when life feels ordinary, uninspiring, and mundane? In this episode, we're diving into the tension between expectations and reality in your faith journey. Whether you're fresh off a spiritual high or stuck in a slump, we'll unpack the everyday battles Christians face, how the enemy works in subtle ways during the quiet moments, and how to power through. In this episode, Vic and Mitch discuss how discipline, d...
So, you’ve prayed the prayer and have accepted Jesus into your life. Congratulations! But now what? You want to find other Christians, but where do you look for community? You know the Bible is God’s Word, but where should you start? You know Christians go to church on Sunday, but what makes a good church? You've been told that there is "freedom in Christ", but how do you receive deliverance and healing from old baggage and lingering vices?" And maybe most importantly, what should being a Chr...
Welcome back to our second testimony episode featuring recent UVA grad, Silas Mathew! In this powerful conversation, Silas opens up about his journey following Jesus, exploring how his self-perception shaped his view of God and others. We take a deep dive into topics like guilt, idols, and the constant need for approval, while also discussing the restlessness that often accompanies our faith walk. Silas shares his insights on what drives him to live missionally and offers practical examples o...
Welcome to our first ever testimony episode featuring Sean Wright! In this episode, Sean opens up about his personal experiences following Jesus - including the importance of reading the Word, the cost of putting God second, and what it looks like when prayer meets action. Tune in!!
Everyone worships something... But what exactly is worship? Is it the Christian songs we listen to at church? Or, is it something more? In this episode, Vic, Mitch, and Ben discuss the many different aspects of worship. We explain why it's so important in scripture, how we can best worship Jesus in our daily lives, and how we can still worship even when we find ourselves in a valley. Tune in!!
Hey friend! How's your prayer life? When we look at the Bible, prayer is often the pivotal part in any story. It serves as our direct line of communication with God and because of that, it is the most powerful weapon Christians are equipped with. But are we using it the right way? Are we using it all? What if it just feels like God isn't listening? In this episode, we discuss the power and peace found in prayer - what makes it so effective, how to pray, and our personal experiences with "unan...
Welcome to what we are calling Season 2 of the BFR podcast! In our first episode we talk about evangelism and how believers can share their faith. Another school year is fast approaching, which means we'll have the opportunity to share our faith with so many people who are our age. But what if we don't feel equipped? What if we lose friends doing so? What if we're just too busy? In this episode, Mitch, Ben, and Vic tackle these questions and more, while ultimately discussing how we can build ...
You are the average of the five people you hang around the most. The Bible gives Christians very particular instructions on who those people should be, in fact 1 Corinthians 15:33 says, "Bad company corrupts good morals." But what does it mean by "Bad company?" How do we discern who is "good company?" And how should we act when we find ourselves around bad company? In this episode, Vic, Mitch, and our newest member Ben, seek to answer all these questions and more. Tune in and share!!
So you're a Christian - or at least that's what you say to yourself. But maybe when it comes to sharing this decision with others, you're less sure. Maybe in the place you're at or with the people you find yourself around, being a Christian isn't too popular. So, you've decided it's best to keep your faith under wraps. If you can relate to this, then this episode was made for you! In this episode, Vic and Mitch talk about their personal struggles with owning their faith. They discuss why a Ch...
Maybe you've heard it before: "Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers". But is that verse a blanket statement, or simply taken out of context? Does your s/o really have to be a Christian? What if they're a good person? What if you can lead them to Christ? In the latest episode of our Cultural Crossroads series, Vic and Mitch take on all of these questions as well as examine some of the practical aspects and implications of dating someone who doesn't share the same faith as you...
Drake? SZA? Zach Bryan? Taylor Swift? Secular music artists and their songs are popular for a reason. But should Christians be listening to them? In this episode, Vic and Mitch seek to answer this hot topic question. We explore the power music has, its original purpose and more. Is listening to explicit music a sin? Is it a conviction thing? Tune in as we tackle these questions by exploring Scripture and sharing our experiences.
We get it, going to church can be hard. The message may bore you, maybe there's no one your age attending, or maybe you simply just want to sleep in. If you grew up in a Christian home, going to church may feel more like a religious ritual then anything else. But do you even have to go? Does the Bible actually require it? What even are the benefits? In this episode, Cam and Vic dive into these questions and open up about their personal experiences within church. Tune in and share!
WE'RE BACK. Welcome to our new miniseries: 'Cultural Crossroads', where we'll be discussing some of the most pressing 'grey area' questions surrounding faith and culture in short, 15-minute episodes. In this episode, we discuss tattoos. Can Christians get tattoos? Is it a sin? What about Leviticus 19:28? Cam and Vic sit down to discuss these questions and more while looking to provide clarity regarding this hot topic in Christian circles. Tune in and share!!
Welcome back!! In this episode, join Cam and Asa as they dive into James 1:1-11 and discuss how to deal with trials. What does it look like to have a steadfast faith amidst trials? How do you get there? What does being content truly mean? Cam and Asa wrestle with all these questions and more - tune in!!
Welcome to our Valentine's Week Special! In this episode, Cam, Asa, Mitch, and Vic discuss all things dating. We share our advice on what we've learned in our relationships and answer questions such as: What does being unequally yoked actually mean? What common mistakes do people tend to make early on in relationships? Should a relationship be private? What does a Christ-centered relationship look like? And more. Whether you're happily single, searching, or dating, this episode is for you! Tu...
As Christians we have a choice to make: seek validation from the world, or pursue a life devoted to Christ at the expense of everything else. In a culture that promotes instant gratification and following your own path, it can be hard to see the bigger picture. In this episode, Vic and Cam share how they've wrestled with this choice in the past and breakdown what it looks like to deny yourself, pick up your cross, and follow Jesus. Tune in!!
Welcome back to another testimony episode! In this episode, UVA student Jeffrey Owusu, shares his powerful journey navigating faith, failure, and freedom. From battling the grip of addiction to struggling with comparison, self-hatred, and people-pleasing, his story is raw and real. We talk about what it means to move from head knowledge to heart transformation while following Jesus, the tension of waiting on God, and the beauty of being fully known and loved by Him. His testimony is a reminde...
