Assured and Brazen | A Christian Faith Podcast

Kervens Gertilus
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Assured and Brazen is the podcast for Christians and non-christians. Who are having difficulty with their faith walk. Every episode digs into the real tensions of following God in the real world — work, money, ambition, identity, and everything in between. No fluff. No easy answers but everything is applicable. Your host Kervens (Kevins) breaks down topics that are real, raw and relatable. Just honest conversations backed by Scripture, for believers and non-believers who want to go deeper. New episodes drop every Saturday. Inquires Email: kervens.gertilus@gmail.com IG: @assuredandbrazen YouTube: @assuredandbrazen TikTok: @assuredandbrazen

  1. May 24

    What It Actually Means to Lead Like Jesus (Biblical Leadership Explained) | EP 16

    What if the greatest leadership model ever created wasn't in a business book — it was in a gospel? In this extended episode of Assured and Brazen, we go deep on what it actually looks like to lead the way Jesus led — not the sanitised Sunday school version, but the real Jesus who washed feet and flipped tables, who held His closest friends accountable and loved them through their worst failures, who led with authority that never became authoritarianism. We unpack five points of Jesus-style leadership: servant leadership and the towel and the basin, leading with authority without domination, accountability as an act of love, leading honestly through failure, and influence without a title. And we anchor all of it in five of the most powerful leadership passages in Scripture — John 13, Mark 10, Luke 22, Matthew 20, and Philippians 2. Whether you lead a team of fifty or you're six months into your first job — this episode is for you. Because leadership is not a position. It is a posture. And every single person listening is capable of leading like Jesus. Chapters 00:00 Intro music 00:25 Redefining Leadership: The Jesus Model 05:28 The Power of Humility in Leadership 10:41 Authority vs. Authoritarianism 18:29 Navigating Failure as a Leader 22:47 Influence Without a Title 30:13 Outro music Resources Philippians 2:5-11 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+2%3A5-11 John 13:1-17 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+13%3A1-17 Matthew 20:28 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+20%3A28 Mark 10:45 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+10%3A45

    31 min

  2. May 16

    Known: How to Overcome Loneliness Through Biblical Community | EP 15

    Known: How to Overcome Loneliness and Build Real Friendship Through Biblical Community You can be surrounded by people and still feel completely alone. If you know that feeling — this episode is for you. In this extended episode of Assured and Brazen, we go deep on one of the most quietly devastating experiences of modern life: loneliness. Not the obvious kind — but the kind that lives inside communities, inside churches, inside busy social lives that somehow never get below the surface. We talk about why so many people feel alone even in a crowd, what biblical community actually looks like versus what most of us have settled for, how to build and maintain deep friendships as an adult, the difference between being around people and actually belonging, and how to grieve and release the friendships that don't last. All of it grounded in Scripture — Acts 2, Ecclesiastes 4, David and Jonathan, John 15, and Proverbs 17. This isn't a fluffy episode about being nice to people. It's an honest, practical conversation about one of the deepest needs every human being carries — the need to be known. Come ready to be challenged. And maybe, finally, to go first. Chapters 00:00 The Distinction Between Being Around People and Belonging10:21 The Cost and Depth of Friendship18:44 The Grief of Fading Friendships and the Cord of Three Strands25:50 The Marks of Biblical Community in Practice31:41 The Impact of Going First in Building Deep Friendships

    44 min

  3. May 9

    Swipe Right on Purpose: Christian Dating in Today's Age | EP 14

    Situationships. Talking stages. Swiping left on potential life partners like we're ordering takeout. Dating in 2026 is complicated — and Christians are not immune to any of it. In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we get honest about what Christian dating actually looks like today. Not the legalistic rules version — the intentional, God-honouring, practically useful version for real people with real feelings. We cover dating with purpose, emotional and physical boundaries, the unequally yoked conversation nobody wants to have, how to guard your heart without closing it, and the practical markers that help you know if a relationship is actually going somewhere worth going. All of it grounded in Scripture — Ruth and Boaz, 2 Corinthians 6, Proverbs 4, 1 Corinthians 13, and Song of Solomon. If you're dating right now, have given up on dating, or are trying to figure out what God-honouring relationships even look like in this culture — this one is for you. Chapters 00:00 The Complexities of Christian Dating in 202605:49 Navigating the Culture of Modern Dating12:07 Equally Yoked: The Importance of Spiritual Alignment17:26 The Importance of Timing and Covenant in Love28:22 The Role of Feelings and Strategic Intimacy in Dating

    30 min

  4. May 2

    Why Toxic Work Culture Is Destroying Your Faith | EP 13

    Dreading Monday morning? Losing yourself in a workplace that's draining your peace, your joy, and your sense of who you are? You're not alone — and you're not crazy. In this extended episode of Assured and Brazen, we go deep on one of the most common but least talked-about struggles for Christians in the modern workplace: how to survive a toxic work culture without losing your faith, your integrity, or yourself. We name six toxic patterns — gossip and political games, micromanagement, discrimination, burnout culture, corrupt leadership, and being pushed to compromise your values — and we build a full biblical strategy for navigating all of them. We cover how to protect your inner peace when the environment is trying to reshape you, how to be a genuine light without making yourself a target, and — the question most people are really asking — how to know whether God is calling you to stay or to go. This one is practical, honest, and backed by Scripture. If your workplace is costing you more than it should, this episode is for you. Chapters 00:00 Recognizing Toxic Work Culture05:17 Understanding God's Guidance and Direction10:20 Surviving and Thriving in a Toxic Work Culture16:28 Protecting Inner and Outer World in a Toxic Environment23:14 Being a Light Without Becoming a Target29:51 Strategies for Being a Light in a Toxic Environment

    40 min

  5. Apr 25

    The Holy Craft: Offering Your God-Given Talents as Worship | EP 12

    What if the most spiritual thing you could do today wasn't pray harder or read more Scripture — but simply do your work with everything you have? In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we explore what it means to treat your God-given talents as a holy offering — not just something you were born with, but something entrusted to you, to be developed, refined, and given back to God with your whole heart. We dig into the story of Bezalel in Exodus 31 — the craftsman God filled with His Spirit to build the Tabernacle — and what his story means for designers, developers, teachers, musicians, writers, and anyone who has ever wondered if their skill has a spiritual dimension. Because it does. And you might be holding back more than you realise. This one is for the creatives, the builders, the skilled professionals who love God and want their work to mean something more than a paycheck. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Craftsmanship and Gifts 06:41 The Importance of Developing Your Gifts 11:53 Bezalel: A Model of Creative Calling 16:39 Excellence as an Act of Worship 20:27 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

    25 min

  6. Apr 18

    Your Faith Requires More Than Your Sunday Morning | EP 11

    The episode explores the theme of personal accountability and the balance between faith and works in the context of Christianity. It delves into the concept of doing enough as Christians and the challenges of living out one's faith in practical ways. The chapters cover the Red Light Test, the Book of James, reflection in the mirror, and what doing looks like in the context of faith and works. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Personal Accountability 01:26 The Challenge of Doing Enough as Christians 05:57 Faith in Action: The Book of James 09:32 The Cost of Faith 12:59 Moving Beyond Conviction to Action 14:50 Conclusion: Living Out Our Faith

    17 min

  7. Apr 12

    Avoiding the Conversation | How to Resolve Conflict God's Way | EP 10

    Conflict is where most people's faith either shows up or falls apart. We're good at quoting the peace scriptures — and terrible at actually making peace with the person in the next room. In this extended episode of Assured and Brazen, we go deep on one of the hardest parts of being human: navigating disagreement, confrontation, conflict, and reconciliation in a way that honours God and actually preserves relationships. We walk through all four stages practically and biblically — from James 1:19 and how to listen before you speak, to Matthew 18 and the courage to go directly to someone, to Romans 12:18 and what to do when peace feels impossible, to what genuine forgiveness and reconciliation actually look like in real life. This isn't a fluffy episode about being nice. It's an honest, practical conversation about one of the most spiritually demanding things Christians are called to do. If you're avoiding a hard conversation right now — this one is for you. Chapters 00:00 The Nature of Conflict08:48 Disagreement: Not the Enemy15:11 Confrontation: Addressing the Issue30:57 Reconciliation: Rebuilding Trust

    34 min

  8. Apr 4

    Integrity in the Grey Areas: What to Do When the Right Choice Isn't Obvious? | EP 9

    Most ethical decisions aren't black and white. They live in the grey — where the right answer isn't obvious, the stakes feel real, and everyone around you seems fine with cutting corners. In this episode of Assured and Brazen, we talk about integrity in the grey areas — the moments at work, in relationships, and in daily life where you have to decide who you actually are when no one is watching and the rules don't clearly apply. We look at what Scripture says about integrity, conscience, and character — and why the grey areas are actually where your faith gets built or eroded, one quiet decision at a time. If you've ever been in a situation where you knew something felt off but couldn't quite name why — this episode will give you language, and maybe a framework, for navigating it. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Gray Areas06:08 Principles Over Checklists13:35 Filters for Decision-Making20:23 Identifying Gray Areas27:22 Practical Steps for Gray Areas

    25 min
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Assured and Brazen is the podcast for Christians and non-christians. Who are having difficulty with their faith walk. Every episode digs into the real tensions of following God in the real world — work, money, ambition, identity, and everything in between. No fluff. No easy answers but everything is applicable. Your host Kervens (Kevins) breaks down topics that are real, raw and relatable. Just honest conversations backed by Scripture, for believers and non-believers who want to go deeper. New episodes drop every Saturday. Inquires Email: kervens.gertilus@gmail.com IG: @assuredandbrazen YouTube: @assuredandbrazen TikTok: @assuredandbrazen

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  • Creator
    Kervens Gertilus
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  • Episodes
    16
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    © 2026 Kervens Gertilus