“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.