Dating has changed, but God’s design for love, purity, and commitment hasn’t. In a world of dating apps, endless options, and swipe-right relationships, how do followers of Jesus pursue romance with wisdom, integrity, and faith?

In this episode of the Faithful & Firm Podcast, Pastor Scott Beardsley dives into the challenges and opportunities of dating in a digital age. From ghosting and hookup culture to online profiles and emotional burnout, this conversation brings biblical truth to a generation navigating love through screens.

What does it look like to honor God with your heart, your body, and your relationships? How do you guard against counterfeit connections while seeking something real? And how can singles, parents, and church leaders help create a healthier dating culture?

If you’re tired of shallow relationships and searching for something deeper, this episode points you back to God’s design for love that lasts.

Because swiping is easy but building something holy takes faith.

We live in a world quick to judge, slow to forgive, and eager to cancel anyone who falls short. But what does that say about us, and how different is it from the heart of Christ? In this episode of the Faithful & Firm Podcast, Pastor Scott Beardsley explores the collision between cancel culture and the radical, restoring power of biblical forgiveness.

Is accountability the same as condemnation? How do grace and truth actually work together? And what happens to a society that forgets how to forgive? This episode challenges the mindset of permanent punishment and reminds us that the gospel is a story of redemption, not erasure.

If you’ve ever been wounded, written off, or tempted to write someone else off, this conversation invites you into a better way, the way of Jesus.

Because forgiveness doesn’t ignore sin… it overcomes it.

Who are you… really? In a culture obsessed with labels, platforms, and personal branding, it’s never been harder to answer that question with confidence. In this episode of the Faithful & Firm Podcast, Pastor Scott Beardsley tackles the growing identity crisis shaping our homes, our churches, and our generation.

Are we defined by our past? Our pain? Our politics? Our feelings? Or has God already spoken something better over us? Through a biblical lens, this episode exposes the danger of building your identity on shifting ground and points you back to the unshakable truth of who you are in Christ.

If you’ve ever wrestled with comparison, insecurity, or the pressure to “be someone,” this episode offers clarity, hope, and a firm foundation to stand on.

You don’t have to guess who you are. You just have to believe what God has said.