In this episode of Satisfied, the discussion continues around the question, “Was I born this way?” Rather than defaulting to the common cultural binary of heterosexual or homosexual identity, this episode explores a biblical category many have overlooked: those whom Jesus described as “born eunuchs” in Matthew 19:12. The conversation challenges assumptions about sexual desire, identity, and calling, and presents a compelling case that some individuals may be uniquely designed by God for a life of devoted, undistracted service to the King.

• Recap of Romans 1 and the role of vain imaginations in shaping identity
• The difference between corruption and perversion
• Propensity toward sin vs. absence of sexual desire
• Matthew 19:12 and the three types of eunuchs Jesus describes
• The historical role and significance of eunuchs in ancient kingdoms
• The concept of intentional singleness and grace for chastity
• Cultural pressure equating victory with heterosexual marriage
• The vulnerability of those who lack sexual desire
• False identity formation through misplaced belonging
• The power of being understood in moments of isolation
• Reframing “born this way” through the lens of calling and purpose
• Viewing singleness not as deficiency, but as strategic kingdom design

• Not every lack of heterosexual desire equals homosexual orientation.
• Jesus explicitly acknowledges individuals born without sexual desire.
• The absence of sexual desire is not a defect but may be a divine design.
• The church must stop presenting heterosexual marriage as the only vision of victory.
• Those uniquely designed for singleness may be called to powerful, focused kingdom service.
• Identity confusion often grows in environments where vulnerability meets misunderstanding.
• God does not make mistakes in design; He assigns purpose with intention.
• A life of undistracted devotion is not second-tier Christianity, but a high calling.

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Confusion often sets in when life takes an unexpected turn—when hurt, disappointment, opposition, or spiritual attack clouds our perspective. From Psalm 71, this episode explains that the answer is not figuring everything out but choosing to trust the Lord. Focusing on confusion only deepens it, but fixing our eyes on Christ steadies the heart because God remains sovereign over every secondary cause. True deliverance comes not through self-effort but “in thy righteousness,” as Christ’s enablement is expressed through dependent obedience and moment-by-moment reliance on Him.

• Psalm 71 and the problem of spiritual confusion
• How focusing on hurt, frustration, or disappointment multiplies it
• Trust as the biblical cure for confusion
• God’s sovereignty over secondary causes and difficult circumstances
• Deliverance “in thy righteousness”
• Dependent obedience and Christ’s supernatural enablement
• Passive deliverance from sin’s power
• Peter walking on the water as an illustration of misplaced focus
• Living by continual divine intervention

• What you focus on will shape your spiritual experience.
• Trust displaces confusion because it rests in God’s character, not circumstances.
• God is at work even when events seem contradictory or painful.
• Self-dependent righteousness cannot deliver; Christ’s righteousness can.
• The Christian life is lived through total surrender and total dependence.

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This GoMission episode explores what happens when God shares His heart for a people and invites someone to join Him in His work. Erik recounts how God burdened him for France through prayer, compassion, and tears, long before any plans were made or steps were taken. The conversation highlights God’s active work in a spiritually dark nation and shows how shared compassion often becomes the pathway to disciple-making and lasting fruit.

• What it looks like when God shares His heart for lost people
• Compassion as an invitation into God’s mission
• Early preparation God uses later in life
• The spiritual condition of France and its searching culture
• Intercession, prayer, and burden for a nation
• Discovery-style Bible studies and disciple-making
• Moving ministry beyond pastor-centered models
• Lay missions and nontraditional paths to the field
• Trusting God’s leading regardless of life stage

• When God shares His heart, He often begins with compassion before direction
• A burden for the lost is not emotionalism but spiritual alignment
• France is spiritually dark yet deeply thoughtful and searching
• Disciple-making flourishes when believers engage Scripture personally
• Obedience does not require a traditional missionary pathway
• It is never too late to respond to God’s invitation

Do you have a story of gospel advance or a burden for a specific people group? We’d love to hear it. Whether it’s a few sentences or a detailed update, send it to gomission@theegeneration.org.

GoMission, hosted by Mark Gillmore, is a monthly missions-focused program that introduces young people to the people, stories, and opportunities God is using around the world to build His church.

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In this episode, Bobby Bosler warns young people about a subtle but deadly danger to a fruitful Christian life. Drawing from Jesus’ parable of the sower in Luke 8, he explains how believers can genuinely hear God’s Word, step forward in obedience, and yet still fail to bring fruit to maturity. The problem is not lack of desire, but the slow choking effect of everyday pressures, money, and pleasure-driven living.

• The parable of the sower and its application to believers
• What it means to “go forth” without bearing lasting fruit
• How the cares of life quietly suffocate God’s calling
• Riches, debt, and financial pressure as spiritual choke points
• Pleasure and comfort as false motivators, even in ministry
• Learning to cast care on the Lord instead of carrying it alone
• Why fruitfulness requires endurance, not excitement

• Obedience can be sincere and still become unfruitful if unchecked pressures dominate
• Cares are unavoidable, but carrying them instead of casting them is deadly
• Money can choke God’s work whether it is pursued or poorly managed
• Pleasure is a terrible compass for life decisions, even spiritual ones
• God’s calling flourishes in surrender and dependence, not comfort

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In this Faith Talks episode, Anna Faith is joined by her husband Jonathan “Boogie” Fuller to explore how faith grows not only by looking ahead, but by intentionally looking back. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, they explain how remembering God’s past faithfulness strengthens trust in Him for the present and future. The conversation emphasizes the danger of spiritual forgetfulness and the life-giving practice of rehearsing what God has already done.

• The theme verse of the episode: 1 Samuel 12:24 and the call to consider God’s works
• The biblical danger of forgetting God’s faithfulness, illustrated through Israel’s history
• How remembering past deliverance fuels present trust and future obedience
• Personal examples of choosing faith over fear in major life transitions
• Journaling as a practical, accessible tool for remembering God’s work
• Simple, realistic ways to build a habit of reflection and remembrance
• How recorded testimonies can encourage both future you and future generations

• Forgetfulness is one of the greatest threats to a healthy Christian life
• Remembering what God has done in the past builds confidence to trust Him now
• Faith is strengthened by intentionally rehearsing God’s works, not just experiencing them
• Journaling does not need to be complicated to be spiritually effective
• Small, consistent habits of reflection can have long-term spiritual impact
• God’s faithfulness in past seasons becomes fuel for faith in uncertain ones

Faith Talks is a monthly program on the Thee Generation Podcast designed to help young ladies grow in faith and live it out daily. Have a question for the Faith Twins or our guest? Email faithtalks@theegeneration.org.

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In this episode, Ryan and Stephanie Swanson address one of the most common and emotionally charged questions surrounding homosexuality: “Was I born this way?” Drawing from Scripture, personal counseling experience, and an anonymous testimony, they explain why this question often becomes a stumbling block rather than a starting point for truth. The episode emphasizes the role of thought life, cultural influence, and “vain imaginations” in shaping identity, while pointing listeners back to God’s created order and the freedom found in aligning our thinking with His truth.

• Why the “born this way” question often derails meaningful gospel conversations
• The influence of environment, culture, and suggestion on identity formation
• An anonymous testimony illustrating how wrong thinking can take root at pivotal moments
• Social media, affirmation culture, and the normalization of identity confusion
• Biblical analysis of vain imaginations from 2 Corinthians 10 and Romans 1
• The danger of “considering” thoughts that contradict God’s revealed truth
• Practical counsel for rejecting intrusive or accusatory thoughts
• God’s design for men and women and the simplicity of His created order

• You are not obligated to consider thoughts that contradict what God has already made clear
• Identity confusion often begins with unchecked imagination rather than conscious rebellion
• Cultural affirmation does not equal moral truth
• Scripture calls believers to actively cast down thoughts that oppose the knowledge of God
• Freedom begins by agreeing with God, not endlessly analyzing feelings

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Satisfied is a monthly program on the Thee Generation Podcast designed to offer practical tools based on biblical principles so that anyone can experience full purity and lead others to do the same. To ask questions or share testimonies, send an email to satisfied@theegeneration.org.

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This episode addresses a tension many believers feel but rarely understand: why truth, rules, and even Scripture can feel lifeless or oppressive. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 3, Dr. Jim explains that the issue is not the Word of God, but the absence of dependence on the Spirit of God. True Christianity is not self-powered obedience but Spirit-empowered life.

• The meaning of “the letter killeth, but the Spirit giveth life”
• Why truth without the Spirit produces frustration rather than transformation
• How rules and standards provoke rebellion when divorced from grace
• The difference between self-effort Christianity and Spirit-enabled obedience
• Why the solution is not rejecting the Word, but relying on the Spirit

• The Bible is never the problem; dependence on self is.
• Obedience without the Spirit leads to defeat, not freedom.
• The Spirit gives life to truth, enabling joyful, willing obedience.
• Christianity only works when Christ Himself is the source of power.
• Real freedom comes through surrender and faith, not self-discipline alone.

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In this Faith Talks episode, Janna and Judson "Faith" reflect on what it means to begin a new year marked not merely by resolutions, but by genuine steps of faith. Drawing primarily from Colossians, they explain how biblical faith is rooted in knowing who God is, trusting His promises, and allowing His Word to shape daily decisions. Rather than chasing comfort or vague spiritual goals, listeners are encouraged to let Scripture dwell richly in their hearts so faith can actively walk forward in real life.

• Why Colossians begins with truth before commands and how that shapes obedience
• Faith as a walk grounded in God’s character, not feelings or circumstances
• Letting the peace of God rule, even in uncertainty, trials, or pressure
• The role of Scripture in overcoming temptation and spiritual battles
• Understanding identity in Christ and resisting lies with biblical truth
• Discerning God’s will through knowing His heart in His Word
• Closed doors, God’s timing, and trusting Him for miraculous openings
• Practical ideas like claiming verses, “I am in Christ” statements, and intentional prayer for faith steps

• Faith for the new year is not primarily about goals but about obedient steps rooted in truth.
• Knowing who God is precedes trusting what God asks you to do.
• Scripture is essential fuel for peace, victory over temptation, and clarity in God’s will.
• Believers are already complete in Christ and are called to live out that reality by faith.
• A meaningful spiritual resolution is to say yes to God’s Word and walk accordingly, whatever the year may bring.

Faith Talks is a monthly program on the Thee Generation Podcast designed to help young ladies grow in faith and live it out daily. Have a question for the Faith Twins or our guest? Email faithtalks@theegeneration.org.

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