Truth Behind The Mike with Mike Stone

The Battle No One Sees (But It’s Changing You)

You’re not alone. And more importantly—God sees what others don’t.If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, isolated, or worn down from doing the right thing… this is for you.“Let us not grow weary in doing good…” — Galatians 6:9🎯 In this video: • Hidden battles people never see • How pressure changes you (if you let it) • Spiritual warfare in everyday life • Why integrity still matters • How to stay grounded when no one understands🙏 If this message resonates, consider subscribing for more real, faith-centered content that speaks to everyday life.📌 Share this with someone who might be fighting silently.#Faith #ChristianEncouragement #SpiritualWarfare #DontGiveUp #TruthBehindTheMikeTime Stamped Chapters:00:00 – The Battles No One Sees00:15 – Smiling Outside, Fighting Inside00:30 – When Pressure and Lies Don’t Let Up00:45 – The Questions We Ask in Hidden Battles01:00 – When Isolation Starts to Set In01:10 – The Truth That’s Hard to Hear01:20 – How Battles Change You Internally01:30 – Not Every Battle Is Physical01:40 – Spiritual Warfare in Everyday Life01:50 – If the Enemy Can’t Destroy You…02:00 – The Trap: Reacting vs Restraint02:10 – God Sees What Others Don’t02:25 – Integrity Under Pressure02:35 – What These Battles Are Building in You02:45 – The Battles That Reveal Who You Are02:55 – Don’t Let This Change You03:05 – Stay Grounded, Steady, and Faithful03:15 – Who You Are When It’s OverSend us Fan MailSupport the showWatch these podcasts on YouTube!Follow Us!YouTube: @behindthemikepodcastInstagram: @behindthemikepodcastTikTok:  @behind_the_mike_podcastFacebook:  @behindthemikepodcast

We Lost Our Son at 17 Weeks… But God Met Us There | Jakobee Cotton

What do you do when God doesn’t make sense?In this powerful and emotional episode of Truth Behind the Mike, Mike sits down with Worship Pastor Jakobee Cotton from Living Hope Church in Findlay, Ohio to share a story that will deeply move you.After walking through a season of faith, calling, and surrender… Jakobee and his wife were faced with the unimaginable:💔 Losing their son at 17 weeks.In this conversation, Jakobee opens up about: The pain of losing a child before birth  Wrestling honestly with God in grief  What real faith looks like in suffering  The moment that changed everything in the hospital room  Why he chose to trust God… even when it didn’t make sense This is not a polished “church answer.”This is real.This is raw.This is faith in the fire.If you’ve ever asked: 👉 “God, where are you?” 👉 “Why would this happen?” 👉 “Can I still trust Him?”This episode is for you.📖 “Lord, where else would we go? You have the words of eternal life.” — John 6:68🙏 If this encouraged you, please:      👍 Like the video      💬 Share your story or thoughts in the comments      🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations about faith, life, and truth#FaithInSuffering #ChildLoss #ChristianPodcast #TrustGod #Stillborn #GriefAndFaith #JesusIsEnough #TruthBehindTheMikeSend us Fan MailSupport the showWatch these podcasts on YouTube!Follow Us!YouTube: @behindthemikepodcastInstagram: @behindthemikepodcastTikTok:  @behind_the_mike_podcastFacebook:  @behindthemikepodcast

When Did We Stop Fearing God? | The Forgotten Truth in Modern Christianity

Why does the Bible say “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom”—yet the fear of God is rarely talked about in modern Christianity?In this episode of the Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike Stone explores the biblical meaning of the fear of the Lord, why this foundational truth has faded from many churches, and what happens to faith and culture when reverence for God disappears.Through scripture, historical examples, and practical insight, this message examines the tension between God’s holiness and God’s love and why rediscovering the fear of the Lord may be essential for spiritual renewal.Topics explored in this video:• What the fear of the Lord actually means• Why modern culture resists the idea of fearing God• How losing the fear of God affects the church• Biblical examples of encountering the holiness of God• Why reverence for God leads to wisdom and transformationIf you’re seeking a deeper understanding of scripture and a stronger foundation for your faith, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.SUBSCRIBE for more biblical teaching and faith-based conversations.#fearofthelord #FearOfGod#BiblicalTruth#ChristianFaith#ChristianPodcast#BibleTeaching#ChristianWorldview#faithingod Time-Stamped Chapters0:00 - Why Don’t We Fear God Anymore?0:39 - The Fear of the Lord Is the Beginning of Wisdom1:12 - A Powerful Story About Reverence for God2:31 - What Happens When People Truly Fear God3:52 - What the Bible Says About the Fear of the Lord5:11 - Peter’s Reaction to Jesus’ Power6:27 - Why Modern Christianity Avoids the Fear of God7:40 - What Happens When a Society Stops Fearing God8:58 - A Moment of Personal Reflection10:27 - Why the Fear of the Lord Still Matters11:50 - How Christians Can Recover Reverence for God13:24 - One Final Question About Your LifeSend a textSupport the showWatch these podcasts on YouTube!Follow Us!YouTube: @behindthemikepodcastInstagram: @behindthemikepodcastTikTok: @behind_the_mike_podcastFacebook: @behindthemikepodcast

Is Belief in Jesus Blind Faith… or Is There Evidence?

Is belief in Jesus Christ based on blind faith… or credible evidence?In this video, we examine the historical, scientific, and philosophical evidence surrounding Christianity and the resurrection of Jesus. From the origin of the universe and the fine-tuning of physical laws to the historical case for the resurrection, we explore arguments that many historians, scientists, and philosophers take seriously.This video examines:• The origin of the universe and the Kalam Cosmological Argument• Fine-tuning in the laws of physics• The mystery of DNA and biological information• Historical evidence for Jesus of Nazareth• Non-Christian sources like Tacitus and Josephus• Gary Habermas’ Minimal Facts argument for the resurrection• N.T. Wright’s historical analysis of the early Christian movement• Why the resurrection of Jesus remains one of the most debated events in historyChristianity stands or falls on the resurrection of Jesus. If it happened, it changes everything.Whether you’re a believer, skeptic, or simply curious, this video invites you to explore the evidence and decide for yourself.⸻📚 Sources discussed include:William Lane Craig – Reasonable FaithGary Habermas – Resurrection researchN.T. Wright – The Resurrection of the Son of GodLee Strobel – The Case for ChristStephen Meyer – Signature in the Cell⸻If this video made you think, share your perspective in the comments — even if you disagree.Subscribe for more thoughtful conversations about faith, culture, and truth.#apologetics #faith #Jesus #ChristianFaith #isthebibletrueTime-Stamped Chapters00:00 — Something Strange About the First Followers of Jesus00:30 — Why Would Anyone Die for a Lie?01:01 — Is Belief in Jesus Just Blind Faith?02:01 — Faith vs. Evidence: A False Choice03:01 — The Cosmological Argument: Why Does Anything Exist?03:56 — The Fine-Tuning of the Universe05:01 — The Probability Problem06:00 — The Universe Points Somewhere07:00 — Historical Evidence for Jesus Outside the Bible07:34 — The Crucifixion of Jesus08:00 — Pliny the Younger and Early Christian Worship08:47 — The Claim That Changed Everything: The Resurrection09:05 — The Empty Tomb10:00 — What Happened to the Disciples After the Cross?11:00 — Evidence Leads to a Decision11:45 — The InvitationSend us Fan MailSupport the showWatch these podcasts on YouTube!Follow Us!YouTube: @behindthemikepodcastInstagram: @behindthemikepodcastTikTok:  @behind_the_mike_podcastFacebook:  @behindthemikepodcast

I Asked AI: "If You Were Satan, How Would You Destroy Christianity?"

What if the greatest threat to Christianity in America isn’t persecution — but distraction?In this video, we explore a powerful thought experiment: If Satan wanted to turn Americans away from Jesus, how would he do it?Not through banning churches.Not through burning Bibles.But through busyness, comfort theology, political tribalism, cultural embarrassment, and shifting the focus away from the resurrection.This is a wake-up call for Christians and a serious challenge for skeptics.Because if Jesus really rose from the dead — that changes everything.👉 Subscribe for more biblical insight, cultural analysis, and real conversations about faith.#Christianity #Faith #Jesus #Resurrection #SpiritualWarfare #BiblicalTruth #ChurchInAmerica #CulturalChristianity #Apologetics #gospel Chapter List – “What Would You Do If You Were Satan?”00:00 – The Question That Changes Everything          “If you were Satan… how would you turn people away from Jesus?”00:31 – Why I Asked AI This Question          Explaining the experiment and why AI was used to explore this strategy.01:45 – The Real Strategy Wouldn’t Be Obvious          Why shutting down churches or banning Bibles wouldn’t be the primary tactic.03:12 – Strategy #1: Busyness Over Depth          Keep Christians active — but spiritually shallow.03:34 – Identity Without Intimacy          Replacing relationship with cultural Christianity.03:55 – Strategy #2: Comfort Theology          Turning Jesus into a life coach instead of Lord.05:30 – Strategy #3: Political & Tribal Confusion          Fusing faith with party identity so the Gospel gets distorted.08:12 – Strategy #4: Sexual & Moral Redefinition          Normalizing confusion about truth, identity, and design.10:05 – Strategy #5: Distract & Numb the Culture          Endless noise, scrolling, outrage, and entertainment.11:56 – The War Over Truth Itself          If truth becomes subjective, Jesus becomes optional.13:30 – The Final Warning          The most effective deception isn’t persecution — it’s subtle drift.14:45 – What We Must Do Instead          Return to prayer, repentance, discernment, and real relationship with Christ.Send us Fan MailSupport the showWatch these podcasts on YouTube!Follow Us!YouTube: @behindthemikepodcastInstagram: @behindthemikepodcastTikTok:  @behind_the_mike_podcastFacebook:  @behindthemikepodcast