EPISODE 0140 | Woke Mirage: From Woke to Awaken
THESE NOTES ACCOMPANY EPISODE 0140
Sometimes the loudest voices in culture can drown out the quiet voice of the Lord. In this episode, Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nate walk through Nate’s personal journey from embracing cultural narratives to being awakened by the voice of God. As they discuss race, justice, ideology, and repentance, this honest conversation explores what happens when we stop following the noise and start listening to God again.
Main Topics Covered:
✔️ Nate’s journey from cultural conformity to spiritual clarity.
✔️ The role of intersectionality and ideological pressure in the church.
✔️ Discerning the truth in the stories of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
✔️ How the Lord used one simple word — “Stop” — to break through.
✔️ The difference between cultural affirmation and biblical conviction.
Key Scriptures:
📖 Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
📖 John 10:27 – My sheep listen to My voice.
📖 Galatians 1:10 – Am I seeking the approval of man or of God?
Key Takeaways:
🔹 The voice of God brings clarity in the chaos.
🔹 We must be willing to confront false narratives with truth.
🔹 Ideology should never replace sound theology.
🔹 Spiritual awakening starts with repentance and surrender.
🎧 Listen now and be encouraged to follow the voice of the Shepherd above every other sound.
Resources
The Better Planner™ is a personal planner designed by Pastor Stephen to help you map out all the different aspects of success and personal growth on your way to better.
The foundation of the Better Planner™ is the practice of defining and reaching your personal vision. The other principles for growth all integrate with and flow out of this essential step. As you develop and record the insights you receive from God and His design for your life, the Better Planner™ will lead you through a step-by-step process to become better.
MERCH
Check out the Under God Podcast merch!
