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What does Israel reveal about the character of God? In this Courage Conference session, Kirby Calhoun of Christians United for Israel (CUFI) reminds us that Israel is evidence of God’s faithfulness to His Word and His people. The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob does not change His mind—and His promises concerning Israel still matter because God is sovereign and His Word can be trusted. Kirby addresses the growing hostility toward Israel and the Jewish people, the spread of historical deception and antisemitism, and the confusion taking root among students on college campuses. As Jewish students increasingly fear openly expressing their heritage, Christians must have the courage to know the truth, speak up, and reject the lies that fuel division. The battle for truth begins with the next generation. Our children must be equipped with biblical truth, a Christian worldview, and the courage to engage the conversations shaping their world. Because if we want the next generation to stand for truth tomorrow, we must have the courage to speak up today.

Are you paying attention? In this Courage Conference session, Austin Hamrick challenges the Church to wake up to what is happening around the world, and understand the biblical significance of global events and the times in which we live. Austin reminds us that Jesus is coming back, and His return should create urgency in how we live today. Rather than hanging our heads in fear or discouragement, we're called to lift our eyes and fix them on Jesus. His return is not a reason to retreat, but it is a reason to live ready, live faithfully, and live with purpose. Wake up. Look up. Get ready. Jesus is coming.

What would you say if someone handed you a microphone and asked you to defend your faith in the middle of a college campus? Brittany Leboeuf begins her Courage Conference session by doing just that—tackling common cultural questions with truth, clarity, and courage. She then shares her personal journey from being a liberal-minded college student to discovering the truth of God's Word and the life-changing reality of a relationship with Jesus. Brittany challenges believers to do more than win arguments. Through her TRUTH acronym, she offers a practical framework for sharing our faith and the hope of Jesus while caring more about the person than the issue, listening well, and keeping the door open for meaningful dialogue, even with those who see the world differently. Because courage isn't just about speaking truth. It's about speaking truth in a way that keeps people listening.

We live in a world marked by dissonance—division, conflict, hostility, and turmoil. But true harmony with God requires reconciliation, and reconciliation comes at a cost. In this powerful Courage Conference session, Pastor Rob McCoy connects the gospel to the division we see in our nation and around the world, challenging the Church to pursue reconciliation and remain focused on truth rather than being consumed by misplaced conflict and division. He closes with four powerful songs, the hymns of unity and the harmony of courage, calling us to remember that the answer to a world in dissonance is found in the One who gave His blood to reconcile us to God.

One year after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, I’m looking back at what happened after the bullet was fired: the gospel reached millions, a generation witnessed remarkable courage and forgiveness, and the attempt to silence one voice created something no assassin could control. But this isn’t just about remembering Charlie. It’s about us. Have Christians become so afraid of controversy, criticism and being called names that we’ve stopped confronting lies with truth? Charlie’s microphone may be silent, but the responsibility to speak isn’t. It’s time to pick up the mic.

At Courage Conference, Chloe Cole shares her deeply personal story of growing up as a tomboy and finding what she believed were safe communities online—only to be introduced to the idea that she was born in the wrong body. With encouragement from medical professionals, Chloe underwent hormone treatment and gender-transition surgery, becoming, in her words, a medical experiment. The physical consequences left permanent scars, but they could not change the reality of her biological identity. Chloe openly shares the grief of losing her femininity, the courage it took to detransition, and the difficult journey of walking away from the community that had once embraced her. But her story didn't end there. Today, Chloe is an outspoken advocate for children, biological reality, and the belief that we are created intentionally by God. She challenges a culture that encourages young people to question their God-given identity and calls the Church to help the next generation embrace who God created them to be and discover the purpose He has for their lives.

What happens when the Church stops watching? In this Courage Conference presentation, Pastor Stephen Martin examines the growth of Islam in the United States, using Texas as a case study in what he describes as the increasing Islamification of American culture. Drawing from Islamic doctrine and history, Martin explores the ideological and political forces he believes threaten the Judeo-Christian foundations of the West—including what he calls the red-green alliance. Martin issues a challenge to Christian leaders: be watchmen. Understand the ideologies shaping our culture, recognize the threats to religious liberty and biblical values, and refuse to remain silent while the future of the next generation is being determined.

What happens when a generation learns to criticize America before it ever learns to appreciate her story? In this powerful Courage Conference presentation, Tim Barton reminds us of American history marked by remarkable freedom, stability, prosperity, and benevolence—an extraordinary legacy worth celebrating. Barton exposes how division and distorted history can undermine a nation, reminding us that the battle over America's story is ultimately a battle over worldview. And at the heart of America's unique story is something that cannot be ignored: our nation was founded by men who feared God and believed our rights came from our Creator. As the enemy works to divide, Christians must be willing to know the story, tell the story, and pass it on to the next generation. America is not perfect—but her story is worth knowing, her freedoms are worth defending, and the biblical principles that shaped her founding are worth remembering and celebrating.

Ideas have consequences, and the future of our culture will be shaped by what we believe, teach, and pass on to the next generation. In this episode, Pastor Sam Masteller welcomes author, mathematician, and cultural critic Dr. James Lindsay for a wide-ranging conversation examining the ideas behind today's cultural upheaval. They explore the rise of Western Marxism, critical theory, the "woke Right," antisemitism, and the influence of prominent cultural voices. If you want to better understand the forces shaping our world and how the Church can faithfully respond, this conversation offers a timely framework for thinking clearly, engaging wisely, and standing firmly on God's Word.

What if the first eleven chapters of Genesis are more than the beginning of the Bible—they're the foundation for understanding every major doctrine of the Christian faith? In this episode of Courage + Faith, Pastor Sam Masteller welcomes creation apologist Eric Hovind, President of Creation Today, for a compelling conversation about the importance of a biblical worldview rooted in Genesis. Together, they discuss why Genesis 1–11 is essential for understanding God's character, humanity's purpose, the origin of sin, and the need for redemption. They also explore the significance of Eric's Jesus on Genesis teaching series and how Jesus Himself affirmed Genesis as historical truth. As our culture increasingly questions objective truth and biblical authority, this conversation equips believers to think critically, stand confidently on Scripture, and recognize that Christianity doesn't begin with the cross—it begins with, "In the beginning." If you're wrestling with questions about creation, this episode will encourage you to build your life on the unchanging truth of God's Word.

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, one question demands an answer: Why are we rewriting our history? In this episode of the Courage + Faith Podcast, Pastor Sam explores the battle beneath today’s political and cultural debates. The real conflict isn’t simply over historical facts—it’s over the worldview through which those facts are interpreted. What happens when objective truth is replaced by competing narratives? Why do people looking at the same events arrive at completely different conclusions? And how should Christians think about America’s past while helping shape its future? Drawing from Scripture and history, this conversation examines the importance of truth, the role of America’s biblical foundations, and the responsibility believers have to preserve freedom for the next generation. If the foundations are being challenged, what can the righteous do? Join us as we pursue biblical truth with courage and live it out with faith.

Pastor Sam Masteller sits down with pro-life advocate Seth Gruber to discuss his book, The Last Stand. They discuss the historical forces that have shaped our culture, the ideas that have influenced modern society, and the challenges facing America today. This episode will encourage you to stand firm and engage the world with biblical clarity. Drawing lessons from history, their conversation offers a compelling look at what it will take for believers to lead with courage, conviction and hope in the days ahead.

As we observe Life Month, Pastor Sam Masteller and Sarah Tarnowski of Love Life discuss how Christians can stand firmly on God’s Word while demonstrating genuine compassion toward those facing difficult and heartbreaking situations. The conversation also addresses a recent viral video involving a child with Down syndrome and the broader cultural questions it raises about human worth, prenatal diagnoses, disability, and what some have described as a growing culture of selective abortion. Sarah shares how Love Life is mobilizing churches to move beyond simply being pro-life in belief and become actively pro-life in action, and why silence on life issues is not an option for followers of Jesus. Whether you are passionate about the pro-life movement, seeking to better understand the abortion debate, or wondering how your church can make a practical difference, this conversation will challenge, encourage, and equip you to become a voice for life.

In a culture where disagreement is often labeled as hatred and affirmation is treated as the highest virtue, many Christians are asking an important question: How do we genuinely love people without compromising biblical truth? In this episode of Courage + Faith, we tackle one of the most challenging conversations facing the Church today. As Pride Month fills headlines, social media feeds, corporate campaigns, and even some churches, the issue goes far beyond sexuality. At its core is a deeper question about truth, identity, love, and the authority of Scripture. Can Christians love LGBTQ individuals while maintaining biblical convictions? Does love require affirmation? What did Jesus actually model when He encountered people living in sin? And how should believers respond when faithfulness to Scripture is labeled intolerant, hateful, or bigoted? Join us as we explore the growing tension between cultural compassion and biblical conviction, discussing why Jesus never separated truth from love and why Christians must resist the temptation to choose one at the expense of the other. This isn’t a conversation about attacking people. It’s a conversation about faithfully representing Jesus in a culture that increasingly demands affirmation over truth. Because real love doesn’t abandon truth, and biblical truth should never be separated from genuine love.

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, this broadcast reflects on the significance of our nation’s foundations and the reality that freedom only works when people are guided by truth and moral conviction. “When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?” — Psalm 11:3 As courageous believers, we're called to engage the public square with wisdom, conviction, and hope, and to carry revival into our communities! What shapes thinking shapes culture. What shapes culture shapes the future. This episode is also a call to reject self-focused leadership and become people who care deeply about the generations coming behind us.