Views from The Porch
299 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsConversations about real life young adult stuff and what the Bible says about it. In this podcast, we share our view from The Porch - a weekly gathering of thousands of young adults in Dallas, Texas. We take questions, concerns, and challenges common for our generation and talk about how to overcome them (or at least say “us too”). For more information about The Porch visit www.theporch.live.
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Episodes
We’re All Freaking Out
October 04, 2021 11:00Have you heard?! David Marvin released a book called, “We’re All Freaking Out”. Your bible-based strategy to fighting anxiety. In this episode, we talk about the book and how it addresses mental health, how it’s plaguing our generation today, and what it looks like to surrender those things to God.
Where Have We Been?
August 23, 2021 11:00So if you’re a normal Views listener, you probably noticed that we kind of disappeared this summer. What’s up with that? Well…we’re not OFFICIALLY back, but in this podcast, David, JD, and Laura explain where they’ve been, what they’re doing, and what’s in store for the future of Views from The Porch.
When Should I Say "I Love You?"
July 12, 2021 11:00In this episode, the team tackles a big one: if you're in a relationship, when is it okay to drop the L word? Can we say it to friends of the opposite gender? Lots of tea spilled in this one, as the team shares when they've said "I love you" to boyfriends and girlfriends past.
What Makes A Good Engagement?
June 28, 2021 11:00In this episode, the recently engaged JD Rodgers, asks David all his questions about what makes a successful engagement. The team talks through questions like, "What does it look like to wait well? How long should engagements last? Do you really 'know when you know?'" And, "How do you talk to the parents?"
Should I Go To A Gay Wedding?
June 21, 2021 11:00It's pride month, and we want our friends to know we love them ... but we don't want to encourage sinful behaviors. Does attending a gay wedding mean you're giving your stamp of approval? In this episode the team talks about what it looks like to navigate this decision.
Should Christian Girls Wear Bikinis?
June 14, 2021 11:00On Tuesday nights we've been talking through some hot takes, like "Modest isn't hottest, but it's better." In this episode of VFTP, the team continues the modesty convo--should girls wear bikinis? Are some okay and others not? How should the ladies navigate this decision and should guys be running around shirtless?
Why Are Most Sermons Boring?
May 31, 2021 11:00As a kid were you bored in church? Always getting in trouble for messing with your siblings? Yeah, us too. In this episode the team talks about what separates great sermons from boring sermons and why Jesus was such a great teacher.
Are Mormons Christian?
May 17, 2021 11:00In this episode David, Laura, and our friend Josh Thames talk all things "mormon"... are they Christians, is it just another denomination, and who are the Latter-day Saints?
Do Animals Go To Heaven?
May 03, 2021 11:00Do all dogs go to heaven? In this episode, things get real as David and the team talk pets & heaven.
A Big Announcement!
April 26, 2021 11:00Have you ever asked yourself... were we actually created for something bigger than ourselves? Why were we created at all? What if there's more? We believe your life exists for a purpose. To love God with your whole heart, undivided. This Labor Day weekend join thousands of young adults from across the world as we come together unified under one name - the name of Jesus. Together at Awaken Conference 2021, we will give Him our Undivided Hearts.
Am I Really Saved?
April 19, 2021 11:00Can you lose your salvation? How do you get into heaven? How do you know if you're going to heaven? In this episode, the team talks all things salvation.
Are We in the End Times?
April 12, 2021 11:00What is the mark of the beast? Who is the antichrist? Everyone's asking...are we in the "End Times?" In this episode, the team takes a look at a lot of the Bible verses that talk about the end times. They also hit the Lil Nas X shoes--how should Christians respond?
Instagram Theology: #BodyPositivity
April 05, 2021 11:00Is it a sin to be fat? What does the Bible say about body positivity? In this episode of Views From The Porch, the team talks about taking care of our bodies--and what this looks like in each of their own lives.
Charismatic or Crazy Part V
March 28, 2021 11:00"Hi, I don't know you, but I have a word for you..." What do you do with that? What is prophecy and what are we to make of the "I have a word" statements? Is God speaking through them? Are they made up? In this episode the team talks all things prophecy. What is it and how should you interact with it?
Are You a Human Doing or a Human Being?
March 22, 2021 11:00In this episode, JD and Laura are joined by David Marvin. He's back! What's he been up to, what has the Lord been teaching him, and what can we learn from him?
Why You Are The Way You Are
March 15, 2021 11:00Ever just ask "why?" Like why do you have that personality? Why did your parents get divorced? Why do you struggle with what you do? Or why do you have those specific thoughts you can't seem to shake? In this episode, JD and Laura give you some practical tools about being who you are IN Christ.
Dating: Did I Cross The Line?
March 08, 2021 12:00Why do we feel such strong emotional connections with someone of the opposite sex? Is it good? Is it bad? In this episode, JD and Laura talk boundaries in dating: emotional, spiritual, and physical.
Instagram Theology: Manifestation, Energy, and Positivity
March 01, 2021 12:00In this episode, JD and Laura talk about positive energy, and the self help fad, manifestation. It's the idea that if you think about something enough, it'll become a reality. Is that biblical? What are the dangers and what does the Bible have to say about these trends?
How to Walk Through Dry Seasons
February 22, 2021 12:00We've all been there. Coming down from that spiritual high. When you just can't seem to be motivated, what should you do? In this episode JD and Laura talk about combatting dry seasons.
Dry Season
February 22, 2021 00:00We've all been there. Coming down from that spiritual high. When you just can't seem to be motivated, what should you do? In this episode JD and Laura talk about combatting dry seasons.
How to Deal with Grief
February 15, 2021 12:00It seems impossible to prepare for grief. What should you do when it seems like everything is falling apart? How do you help your friends who've lost a loved one? In this episode, JD shares about the loss of his dad and everything the Lord has been teaching him since.
"Freedom Starts Today" with John Elmore
February 08, 2021 12:00Everyone's dealing with something ... be it materialism, gambling, porn, alcohol, pride, gossip, etc. In this episode, JD & Laura are joined by guest John Elmore, author of Freedom Starts Today, and talk about what it looks like to overcome our struggles.
So You Want to be Rich...
January 18, 2021 12:00In this episode, the team, JD, Laura and Carson discuss how you are spending your money and what that says about your heart. Is it wrong to want to be rich? What is "being rich"?
Is Self-Love Biblical?
January 11, 2021 12:00In this episode, the team, David, JD, and Laura talk all things Self-Love. Is it biblical? What are the differences between Self-Worth, Self-Acceptance, and Self-Esteem? How we are called to see ourselves as Christians?
Am I Ready to Date This Year? feat. Jonathan Pokluda
January 04, 2021 12:00In this episode, the team, David, JD, Laura, and special guest Jonathan Pokluda talk about dating in the new year. Am I ready to date this year? How can I be sure?
2020 Behind The Scenes
December 28, 2020 00:00The team goes behind the scenes of our favorite messages and moments of 2020.
2020 Burning Questions
December 21, 2020 12:00In this episode, David, JD and Laura answer your burning questions to wrap up 2020. What's with enneagrams? Can you actually hear from God? How not to find your identity in social media?
2020 Top Ten Episodes
December 14, 2020 12:00In this episode, David, JD and Laura break down the Top Ten episodes of VFTP in 2020. Make sure to go back and check these out! 1.Is the Old Testament Relevant to My Life? 2.Dating: Flirting 3.Becoming Unoffendable 4.How To Think For Yourself 5.Politically Correct: Social Justice feat. Voddie Baucham 6.How to Work at Work 7.Single, Dating, and In-Between During Quarantine 8.Dating: Christians vs. Cultural 9.The Purpose of Prayer 10.Why Can’t I Stop Sinning?
2020 Recap
December 07, 2020 12:00A lot happened in 2020, to state the obvious. In this episode, David, JD, and Laura get personal, talking about what this year was like for them, and what they've learned through it all while challenging you to do the same.
Fake Friends
November 30, 2020 12:00How to spot fake friends? What does the bible say about real friends? In this episode, we talk about friends and how they impact our lives biblically.
Dating: Why Am I Still Single?
November 23, 2020 12:00Why am I still single? How do I take advantage of my singleness? Am I looking in the right places and the right things? In this episode, we dive deep into the gift of singleness.
The Problem of Evil
November 16, 2020 12:00Does evil in the world mean God isn't real? In this episode, we discuss how God is in control even when bad things happen.
Why You Do What You Do
November 09, 2020 12:00Why do I keep acting this way? Why am I struggling with the same stuff week in and week out? In this episode, we discuss the importance of what we are consuming and how that effects our progress.
Politically Correct: Theology & State feat. Allie Beth Stuckey
November 01, 2020 12:00With Election Day right around the corner, we sit down this week with Allie Beth Stuckey, a commentator on politics and theology, to talk through key issues our country is currently facing.
Politics and Christianity feat. Charlie Kirk
October 26, 2020 11:00Why should I care about politics anyway? Why isn't the church talking about these issues? Do Politics and Christianity go hand in hand? In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Kirk, a young political activist, to talk through Christianity's role in American politics today.
Politically Correct: Social Justice feat. Voddie Baucham
October 19, 2020 11:00Social Justice or Biblical Justice? On this episode, we sit down with guest speaker, Voddie Baucham, who's area of emphasis is Cultural Apologetics and currently serves as the Dean of Theology at African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia, to discuss what the Bible says about Social Justice.
Dating: Getting Back Together
October 12, 2020 11:00Look back at it...or don't. Is it ever okay to get back with an ex? How long is okay to wait for "the one that got away?" In this episode, we talk about past flings and answer questions about getting back together.
Politically Correct: Pro-Life vs. Pro-Choice
October 05, 2020 11:00Because of Jesus, there's no shame for anyone who has had or supported an abortion. But how should Christians think about the pro-life vs. pro-choice argument? In this episode, we talk about God's perspective on abortion and answer tough questions around the matter.
Christian Cliches: Honor Your Father and Mother
September 28, 2020 11:00The Bible says to "honor your father and mother," but does that mean you do everything they say? What do you do when you're growing in your faith, and they aren't? In this episode, we talk about honoring your parents, whether they know Jesus or not.
My Parents Don't Know Jesus
September 28, 2020 00:00The Bible says to "honor your father and mother," but does that mean you do everything they say? What do you do when you're growing in your faith, and they aren't? In this episode, we talk about honoring your parents, whether they know Jesus or not.
Are Catholics Christian?
September 21, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutesTitles can be confusing, especially when it comes to different "religions." What's the big deal about whether someone is Catholic or Christian? Are they one in the same? In this episode, we talk about the importance of understanding what the Bible says about salvation and why that really matters.
Dating: Spiritual Chemistry
September 14, 2020 11:00You might have chemistry, but it true that you need to be spiritually compatible to date someone? Where do you draw the line when it comes to assessing whether someone is on the same page as you spiritually? Or at least enough to date and marry? In this episode we talk about compatibility in dating.
Spiritual Chemistry
September 14, 2020 00:00You might have chemistry, but it true that you need to be spiritually compatible to date someone? Where do you draw the line when it comes to assessing whether someone is on the same page as you spiritually? Or at least enough to date and marry? In this episode we talk about compatibility in dating.
Dealing with Depression
September 07, 2020 11:00Depression is real, and it can be one of the hardest things a Christian will face. What is it, and what do you do if you have it? In today's episode we talk about how you can deal with and heal from depression according to God's Word.
Cancel Culture
August 31, 2020 11:00Lately it seems like everyone and everything is getting "canceled." What is cancel culture and is it wrong? In this episode, we address how Christians should respond to cancel culture, and the role we play in it.
Money Probz
August 24, 2020 11:00Do you own money or does money own you? Whether you have a lot or a little, God cares about how you view and handle money. In this episode, we discuss how to handle your finances and experience the freedom that comes from doing finances God's way.
The Problem With People-Pleasing
August 17, 2020 11:00What drives the decisions we make? In different ways, we all try to please people and control how they perceive us. Is that wrong? If so, how do we stop? In this episode, we look at God's take on people-pleasing and trying to manage what others think about us.
What Does God Think About Sex?
August 10, 2020 11:00Should we be ashamed for wanting sex? Is God against it? In this episode, we talk about the power of sex, all the Bible has to say about it, and what God created it for.
Should I Go to Counseling?
August 03, 2020 11:00Is it okay to go to counseling? Or should the church be the only place we go to for counsel? In this episode, we share what to look for in "counselors" and talk about the ways they can be helpful.