We’ve never been more connected, and yet so many people have never felt more alone. In this episode of the Faithful & Firm Podcast, Pastor Scott Beardsley explores why loneliness is becoming one of the deepest struggles of our time and what God says about real, life-giving friendship.

Why do so many relationships feel shallow, transactional, or temporary? What does biblical friendship actually look like? And how does God use community to protect us, heal us, and help us grow? This episode calls us back to the kind of relationships that go deeper than likes, follows, and casual conversation.

If you’ve been feeling isolated, unseen, or disconnected, even while surrounded by people, this conversation offers hope, direction, and a better way forward.

Because God never designed you to walk alone.

“Love is love” has become one of the most powerful, and confusing, phrases in our culture. But what does it actually mean, and how does it line up with what God has revealed in His Word? In this episode of the Faithful & Firm Podcast, Pastor Scott Beardsley takes a thoughtful, biblical look at love, truth, and how they were always meant to go together.

Is love defined by our feelings, our desires, or our choices? Or does God, who is love, get to define what love truly is? This conversation cuts through cultural slogans and returns us to the deeper, richer, and more demanding love we see in Scripture: a love that seeks holiness, restoration, and real freedom.

This episode isn’t about winning arguments; it’s about pointing people to a love that actually transforms lives.

If you want to understand how to speak truth with grace and stand firm without losing compassion, this episode will ground you in what the Bible really says about love.

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.

In a world that glorifies busyness, burnout, and “the grind,” where does a follower of Jesus draw the line? In this episode of the Faithful & Firm Podcast, Pastor Scott Beardsley takes on the tension between hustle culture and the biblical call to Sabbath rest.

Is nonstop productivity a badge of honor, or a quiet form of unbelief? What does it mean to trust God enough to stop striving and actually rest? And how does Sabbath shape our spiritual health, family life, and long-term faithfulness?

From Scripture to real-life pressure, this episode challenges the lie that your worth comes from what you produce and invites you back into the rhythm God designed: one of work, worship, and holy rest.

If you’re exhausted, overextended, or constantly running on empty, this conversation is for you. Slow down. Breathe. And rediscover what it means to be faithful and firm.

In a culture that celebrates personal feelings over absolute truth, it’s getting harder to know what to believe, and even harder to speak with confidence. In this opening episode of the Faithful & Firm Podcast, Pastor Scott Beardsley tackles the popular idea of “my truth” and contrasts it with the unchanging truth of God’s Word.

You’ll discover why truth is not something we create, but something God has revealed, and how standing on biblical truth brings freedom, clarity, and hope in a confused world. Whether you’re wrestling with doubt, cultural pressure, or simply want a stronger foundation for your faith, this episode will challenge and encourage you to live faithfully and stand firm.