Truth Behind The Mike with Mike Stone

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Truth Behind the Mike with Mike Stone exists to bring calm, biblical clarity to a loud and confusing world. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by faith debates, confused by Scripture, or unsure what to believe anymore, you’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. This channel helps you slow down, think clearly, and rediscover what the Bible actually says. Here you’ll find thoughtful, curiosity-driven teaching that uncovers the truth behind common misconceptions, cultural pressure, and misused Scripture—without outrage, politics, or hype. New podcasts explore: • Why Christians feel divided and confused • What the Bible actually teaches (and what it doesn’t) • How culture reshapes belief without us noticing • How to follow Jesus with confidence, humility, and clarity This podcast isn’t about winning arguments. It’s about understanding truth—and living it. Subscribe if you’re ready for clarity instead of noise. 👉 Subscribe today and discover hope, one story at a time. Send your questions or topics to Mike@BehindTheMike.netThe podcast is also available on YouTube athttps://youtube.com/@truthbehindthemike

  1. 6d ago

    Why These 3 Steps Beat Every Other Method to Quit Porn

    Confession is a doorway, not a destination. Many men take the brave step of telling someone what they’re fighting, feel relief for a week or two, and then quietly slip right back into the same pattern of watching pornography. Why? Because confession without structure just becomes an honest relapse cycle. In this video, Mike Stone breaks down the 3-part mechanical system to move past willpower and build long-term freedom: 0:00 - Why Confession Alone Isn't Enough 0:57 - Pillar 1: Visibility (Staying Seen) 1:28 - Pillar 2: Friction (Removing the One-Tap Temptation) 2:15 - Pillar 3: Replacement (Filling the Empty Space) 3:13 - The Blueprint & What’s Next Key Takeaways: 1. Visibility: Move from a one-time confession to a consistent weekly check-in. 2. Friction: Put physical or digital barriers between you and the failure. Willpower isn't enough. 3. Replacement: Decide what you will do *before* the temptation hits—redirect, don't just resist. Mechanics work on your worst day, which is exactly when motivation won't show up. 🔔 Subscribe to "Truth Behind the Mike with Mike Stone" for more grounded conversations on growth, accountability, and real freedom. #TruthBehindTheMike #MikeStone #Accountability #PersonalGrowth #MentalToughness #OvercomingAddiction #MensHealth #Freedom System Send us Fan Mail Support the show Watch these podcasts on YouTube! Follow Us! YouTube: @behindthemikepodcast Instagram: @behindthemikepodcast TikTok:  @behind_the_mike_podcast Facebook:  @behindthemikepodcast

  2. Aug 2

    The Real Reason You Can't Quit Porn (It's Not Willpower)

    Statistically, if you're a Christian man, you've struggled with pornography — and statistically, you've never told a single person. Today I want to talk about why that silence, not the struggle itself, is what's actually destroying you. We've been told the answer is more willpower. Try harder. Pray harder. Feel guilty next time. But if that worked, you wouldn't still be stuck. A Barna study found nearly 7 out of 10 men sitting in church pews every Sunday are struggling with pornography — and many pastors are too. You are not alone, and willpower alone fails against secrecy every time. In this video I break down: ✅ Why secrecy — not weakness — is why you keep losing this fight ✅ What 1 John 1:7 actually means for men stuck in this cycle ✅ The one move that changes the trajectory (it's not another promise to yourself) ✅ Why Romans 8:1 says there's no condemnation for you TODAY, not "once you're fixed" I work at a company that exists to help men win this fight, and I've sat with more of these stories than almost anyone you know. Here's the pattern: the men who get free aren't the ones who feel the worst about it — they're the ones who stop hiding it the moment one person really knows. This is part of an ongoing series on porn addiction, shame, and freedom for Christian men. Subscribe so you don't miss what's next. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 The lie nobody says out loud in church 00:33 Why willpower alone always loses to secrecy 01:41 What 1 John 1:7 actually teaches about fellowship 02:34 The pattern I keep seeing in men who get free 03:11 The one text that changes everything 03:35 You are not your addiction (Romans 8:1) 04:31 The assignment for today 04:57 What's coming next in this series 📖 Scripture referenced: 1 John 1:7, Romans 8:1 If this hit you differently than you expected, you're not alone — and you don't have to carry this in silence anymore. #PornAddiction #ChristianMen #Accountability Send us Fan Mail Support the show Watch these podcasts on YouTube! Follow Us! YouTube: @behindthemikepodcast Instagram: @behindthemikepodcast TikTok:  @behind_the_mike_podcast Facebook:  @behindthemikepodcast

  3. Jul 27

    The Real Cost of Holding a Grudge | 5 Biblical Truths About Forgiveness

    Who is really paying the price for your unforgiveness? In this video, I share 5 biblical truths about forgiveness that completely changed how I understand it — including a personal story about a conflict I've walked through with my own family that I've never shared publicly before. Forgiveness in the Bible isn't just a feeling — it's a command, a cost, and ultimately a decision to hand the gavel back to God. Whether you're wrestling with how to forgive someone who hurt you, or you've been told forgiveness means pretending nothing happened, this video will challenge what you thought you knew. 🕊️ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ✅ Why forgiveness is a choice before it's a feeling (Colossians 3:13) ✅ Why forgiveness is always costly — and who pays for it ✅ The critical difference between forgiveness and trust (the Joseph story) ✅ Why remembering your own forgiveness is your greatest motivation to forgive ✅ Why forgiveness means handing the gavel back to God (Romans 12:19) ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – The real cost of unforgiveness 1:04 – 5 biblical truths that changed how I see forgiveness 1:58 – Truth #1: Forgiveness is a choice before it's a feeling 3:35 – Truth #2: Forgiveness is expensive 4:36 – Truth #3: Forgiveness is not the same as trust 5:04 – My personal story: years of conflict with a neighbor 7:22 – What Joseph teaches us about forgiveness and trust 8:16 – Truth #4: Remembering how much you've been forgiven 10:00 – Truth #5: Forgiveness hands the gavel back to God 11:26 – How to actually release what's been holding you If today's video encouraged or challenged you, I'd love to hear from you in the comments. Has forgiveness been something you've wrestled with? What biblical truth helped you the most? I'm Mike Stone, and this is Truth Behind the Mike — every week we dig beneath the surface of faith and culture to discover what God's Word actually says. New here? Hit subscribe, I'd be honored to have you along. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos:  https://youtube.com/@truthbehindthemike 📌 Watch next:  https://youtu.be/MrvYzKfdld0?si=tKotKA0mSp27Tzj4 #Forgiveness #BiblicalForgiveness #ChristianLiving #TruthBehindTheMike #FaithOverFeelings #ForgivenessInTheBible #ChristianYouTube #BibleTeaching #HowToForgive #GodsWord Send us Fan Mail Support the show Watch these podcasts on YouTube! Follow Us! YouTube: @behindthemikepodcast Instagram: @behindthemikepodcast TikTok:  @behind_the_mike_podcast Facebook:  @behindthemikepodcast

  4. Jun 26

    The Righteous Fall Seven Times — Then Rise: A Call to Men of God

    Most men have been handed two lies: that you're the problem — toxic, broken, too much — or that you're fine just for showing up. Neither is true.  In this episode, Mike Stone breaks down what God actually calls men to: not dominance, not passivity, but presence.  Using Proverbs 24:16, the lives of King David and Peter, we unpack why God doesn't disqualify men for falling — only for staying down. If you've ever told yourself it's too late for your marriage, your kids, or your faith, this is your wake-up call. What you'll learn in this episode: • Why Proverbs 24:16 redefines what a "righteous man" actually is • How David and Peter prove failure was never disqualifying • The real difference between a man who's checked out and a man who's present • A practical charge: pray, lead through sacrifice, own your failures out loud, and show up Chapters: 0:00 – This Message Is for the Real You 0:26 – The Lie Men Were Sold 0:56 – God's Actual Design for Men 1:23 – Why We Checked Out (and Who Pays for It) 1:54 – Proverbs 24:16: Falling Isn't Failing 2:30 – David & Peter: Disqualified for Staying Down, Not Falling 2:58 – It's Not Too Late 3:23 – The Charge: Pray, Lead, Own It, Show Up 4:22 – Rise. Lead. Love. Repeat. Common questions this video answers: - What does Proverbs 24:16 mean? It means a righteous man isn't someone who never falls — he's someone who keeps rising. The verse measures faithfulness by perseverance, not a perfect record. - What makes someone "a man after God's own heart"? Scripture's clearest example is King David — an adulterer and murderer God still called by that name, not because his sin didn't matter, but because he kept returning to God after he fell. - Did Peter's denial of Jesus disqualify him? No — Jesus called Peter "the rock" after Peter denied him three times. God's calling on a man isn't revoked by his failure; it's revoked by refusing to get back up. - What does it practically look like to lead as a Christian man? Praying like it matters, leading through sacrifice instead of demands, owning failures out loud to your family, and simply showing up — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. If this hit you right where you are, subscribe to Truth Behind the Mike for more straight-talk, Scripture-rooted teaching for men who are done with the performance and ready for the real thing. #ManAfterGodsHeart #ChristianMen #GodlyMan #BiblicalManhood #KingDavid #ChristianMotivation #MensMinistry #TruthBehindTheMike Send us Fan Mail Support the show Watch these podcasts on YouTube! Follow Us! YouTube: @behindthemikepodcast Instagram: @behindthemikepodcast TikTok:  @behind_the_mike_podcast Facebook:  @behindthemikepodcast

  5. Jun 19

    The Real Jesus vs. What They Preach (Most Christians Have Never Met Him)

    Most people who grew up in church have never actually met the real Jesus — not the real one. They've met Therapist Jesus. Political Jesus. Mascot Jesus. In this episode, we set those substitutes aside and go back to the Gospels to meet the real Jesus — the one who emptied rooms with his words, claimed to be God to his own people's faces, and ate dinner with everyone the religious establishment had written off. This is the final episode in our 3-part series: Pride Month → Hell & Judgment → The Real Jesus. In this video: 🔹 The 3 substitute versions of Jesus most churches preach (and what they're missing) 🔹 3 moments in the Gospels where Jesus' words made people walk away — John 6:66, Luke 14, John 8 🔹 Why Jesus ate with tax collectors, touched lepers, and spoke to women alone in public 🔹 His claim to be God in John 14:6 — and why C.S. Lewis said "good moral teacher" was never actually on the table 🔹 The one question Jesus is still asking 2,000 years later ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 The Jesus Most People Have Never Met 2:08 The 3 Substitute Jesuses Churches Preach 7:19 Moment 1: "I Am the Bread of Life" (John 6:66) 9:48 Moment 2: "Hate Your Family"? (Luke 14) 12:00 Moment 3: "Before Abraham Was, I AM" (John 8) 13:49 Who Jesus Actually Spent Time With 16:30 His Claim: "I Am the Way, the Truth, the Life" (John 14:6) 18:35 Liar, Lunatic, or Lord? (C.S. Lewis) 21:06 Series Wrap-Up: What Do You Do With Him? 23:31 The Only Question That Matters 25:04 Subscribe for More 📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCED John 6:35–66 | Luke 14:26–33 | John 8:58–59 | Exodus 3:14 | John 14:6 🎬 WATCH THE FULL SERIES Part 1 — What Does Jesus Say About Pride Month?: https://youtu.be/6gcckV3nzjE?is=QqrV0oqEW-39LQ2J Part 2 — Why Would a Loving God Send Anyone to Hell?: https://youtu.be/MoocPETnVb0?is=6fuKgHdDHB70uu8N Part 3 — The Real Jesus vs. What They Preach (this video) 💬 If this struck a chord, share it — not to argue with anyone, but because someone in your life is probably sitting with the same questions and doesn't know where to look. If you want more biblical truth without the religious games, the hard questions asked honestly — hit subscribe. There's a lot more coming. #RealJesus #Christianity #FaithDeconstruction Send us Fan Mail Support the show Watch these podcasts on YouTube! Follow Us! YouTube: @behindthemikepodcast Instagram: @behindthemikepodcast TikTok:  @behind_the_mike_podcast Facebook:  @behindthemikepodcast

  6. Jun 16

    Why Would a Loving God Send Anyone to Hell? | Theological Truths

    How can a loving God send people to hell? Explore the tension between divine love and the concept of hell to find clarity. This video addresses the difficult question of how a loving God relates to the reality of hell. It is designed for anyone wrestling with theological doubts or seeking a deeper understanding of divine judgment. We examine common perspectives on this topic to help you reconcile these seemingly contradictory ideas. By engaging with the theology of hell, you will gain a clearer framework for processing this challenging subject. Whether you are questioning your faith or simply curious about Christian teaching, this discussion provides a thoughtful way to approach the nature of God and hell. Subscribe for weekly theology breakdowns and comment below with your own questions on faith. We'll cover: • Why love and judgment are NOT opposites • What Gehenna actually means — and why Jesus used it 12 times • The C.S. Lewis framework from The Great Divorce that changes everything • What hell actually IS according to Jesus (it's not what hellfire preachers say) • How to hold this doctrine with urgency AND humility • What to do if this question is personal for you—because of someone you've lost This isn't a comfortable episode. But it's an honest one. And by the end, you'll have a framework for hell and judgment that doesn't fit neatly into either the conservative or progressive box. ------------------------------------------------------ 🔔 Subscribe for hard questions, opened honestly, with the actual text of Scripture. https://youtube.com/@truthbehindthemike IGNITE MEN'S CONFERENCES (Fall Conference Listed Soon): https://ignitemen.net/ -------------------------------------------------- Next episode: The Jesus the church rarely preaches — the one who said things that would get him escorted out of most Sunday services today. 📌 SCRIPTURES REFERENCED: 1 John 4:8 | Matthew 10:28 | Matthew 25:41, 46 | Luke 16:19-31 | John 3:17-19 | 2 Peter 3:9 | Matthew 5 📖 BOOKS MENTIONED: The Great Divorce – C.S. Lewis #Hell #Heaven #Jesus #BibleTruth #ChristianYouTube #Apologetics #FaithQuestions #Deconstruction Time-Stamped Chapters: 0:00 The question everyone's afraid to ask 1:44 Who's really asking — and why it matters 3:27 God is love AND God is just — can both be true? 3:59 What Jesus actually said about hell (12 times in the Gospels) 7:39 Does love and judgment contradict each other? 9:18 The C.S. Lewis reframe that changes everything 11:29 What IS hell, really? (It's not what you think) 13:47 Hell as chosen separation — the key that unlocks this 15:19 What this means for how we actually live 16:08 Three things this doctrine should produce in us 19:07 The gospel reoriented 20:11 If this question is personal for you 22:18 Where do you stand? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Watch these podcasts on YouTube! Follow Us! YouTube: @behindthemikepodcast Instagram: @behindthemikepodcast TikTok:  @behind_the_mike_podcast Facebook:  @behindthemikepodcast

  7. Jun 9

    What Does Jesus Say About Pride Month? It's Probably Not What You Think

    Every June, Christians seem to fall into one of two camps. Some charge into the culture war with anger and condemnation. Others stay silent and avoid the conversation altogether. But what did Jesus actually do? In this video, we examine Scripture—not social media—and look directly at how Jesus engaged people who were living in sin. From the woman at the well, to the woman caught in adultery, to Zacchaeus, a clear pattern emerges: Jesus moved toward people.Jesus treated them with dignity.Jesus spoke truth.Jesus offered hope.We'll examine Romans 1, 1 Corinthians 6, Genesis, Luke 15, John 4, John 8, Luke 19, and other key passages to answer one question: What should a Christ-centered response to Pride Month actually look like? Whether you're a Christian, skeptical of Christianity, or someone who has been hurt by the church, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for more biblical truth, apologetics, culture, and faith discussions. #PrideMonth #Jesus #Christianity #LGBTQ #BibleStudy #TruthBehindTheMike Chapter List: 00:00 What Does Jesus Say About Pride Month? 01:36 The Two Mistakes Christians Make 05:52 What the Bible Says About Homosexuality 06:21 Romans 1 Explained 08:33 1 Corinthians 6 Explained 09:55 God's Design for Marriage 10:45 How Jesus Treated People in Sexual Sin 11:10 The Woman at the Well 13:01 The Woman Caught in Adultery 15:01 Zacchaeus and Radical Grace 16:21 A Biblical Response to Pride Month 17:34 Why Many People Don't Trust the Church 18:40 The Mission of the Church 19:04 If You've Been Hurt by Christians 20:14 Jesus Chose Neither Side 20:48 Truth Behind the Mike Send us Fan Mail Support the show Watch these podcasts on YouTube! Follow Us! YouTube: @behindthemikepodcast Instagram: @behindthemikepodcast TikTok:  @behind_the_mike_podcast Facebook:  @behindthemikepodcast

  8. Jun 3

    The Enemy Is Attacking Your Mind (Here's How to Fight Back)

    What if the greatest battle you’re facing right now isn’t happening around you… but inside you? In this powerful Christian message, Mike Stone breaks down the real war for your mind — how the enemy twists truth through fear, accusation, distraction, anxiety, shame, and spiritual deception. From Genesis to the words of Jesus, Scripture reveals that spiritual warfare often begins with a thought:  “Did God really say?” If you’ve been struggling with: overthinkingfearspiritual exhaustionanxietycondemnationmental battlesdistractionintrusive thoughtsfeeling distant from God…this video is for you. In this episode of Truth Behind the Mike, we explore: ✔ How Satan distorts truth ✔ The difference between conviction and accusation ✔ Why so many Christians feel spiritually drained ✔ How strongholds form in the mind ✔ What the Bible says about spiritual warfare ✔ Practical biblical ways to fight back The enemy wants agreement with lies. But Jesus offers freedom through truth. “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — John 8:32 If this video encouraged you, share it with someone fighting silent battles right now. Subscribe for more biblical truth, Christian encouragement, spiritual warfare teaching, apologetics, faith-based commentary, and hope-filled conversations. #Christian #SpiritualWarfare #BibleTeaching #Faith #Jesus #TruthBehindTheMike Send us Fan Mail Support the show Watch these podcasts on YouTube! Follow Us! YouTube: @behindthemikepodcast Instagram: @behindthemikepodcast TikTok:  @behind_the_mike_podcast Facebook:  @behindthemikepodcast

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Truth Behind the Mike with Mike Stone exists to bring calm, biblical clarity to a loud and confusing world. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by faith debates, confused by Scripture, or unsure what to believe anymore, you’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. This channel helps you slow down, think clearly, and rediscover what the Bible actually says. Here you’ll find thoughtful, curiosity-driven teaching that uncovers the truth behind common misconceptions, cultural pressure, and misused Scripture—without outrage, politics, or hype. New podcasts explore: • Why Christians feel divided and confused • What the Bible actually teaches (and what it doesn’t) • How culture reshapes belief without us noticing • How to follow Jesus with confidence, humility, and clarity This podcast isn’t about winning arguments. It’s about understanding truth—and living it. Subscribe if you’re ready for clarity instead of noise. 👉 Subscribe today and discover hope, one story at a time. Send your questions or topics to Mike@BehindTheMike.netThe podcast is also available on YouTube athttps://youtube.com/@truthbehindthemike

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    Milestone Creative - Mike Stone
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
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