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C-Dub and Bones
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C-Dub and Bones, creators of WOFOYO Pathfinding Resources discuss issues that will help believers in Jesus Christ to develop a more solid relationship with the Lord and avoid some of the pitfalls of Christianity.

  1. 2d ago

    Naboth's Vineyard and God's Divine Justice: Part One

    Ahab wanted a vineyard and promised a fair deal, but Naboth refused because it was his inheritance. That single refusal exposes a whole theology of leadership: some people see legacy as holy, others see it as a commodity. We walk through 1 Kings 21 and the chilling chain reaction that follows, from Jezebel’s false witnesses to Elijah’s blunt question, “have you killed and also taken possession?” If you care about biblical ethics, spiritual authority, or how power bends language to justify sin, this story refuses to stay in the past. We also trace how God’s word echoes forward into 2 Kings 9, where Jehu is anointed and the prophecy is repeated word for word. The details matter: the timing shifts, the messenger changes, and the delivery is delegated, but the message does not move an inch. Along the way we talk about divine judgment, repentance that delays consequences without erasing them, and why Scripture can be both merciful and relentless at the same time. Then we bring it down to leadership you can actually use. Leading people eventually turns into leading leaders, and that means delegation, clear intent, and an ego check when others do it differently than you would. If you’ve struggled to let go, train others, or trust the process, this conversation gives you language for the tension and a framework rooted in the Old Testament narrative of Ahab, Jezebel, Elijah, Elisha, and Jehu.  https://wofoyo.org/         #wofoyo

  2. 6d ago

    WOFOYO SHORT: What Good Is Being Anointed If You Never Use It?

    What if the biggest problem with your faith isn’t doubt, but delay? We wrestle with a line that refuses to let us stay comfortable: “What good is being anointed if you’re not going to use it?” Borrowed with full credit to Pastor David Hertel of Hope Fellowship Church in Brandon, Mississippi, that question becomes a mirror for anyone who loves good theology but struggles to take the next step.  We walk through Luke 12 as Jesus moves from confronting worry to calling us into kingdom focus, then we connect it to James 2 where the message gets even sharper: faith without works is dead. It’s one thing to say we believe, it’s another to act on that belief. We talk about how the Holy Spirit comforts us, builds us up, and reminds us we’re loved, but sooner or later God also gives instructions and asks, “Are you serious?”  We also push past “four walls” faith. Church can be a sanctuary and we need real rest, pruning, and seasons of growth, but anointing isn’t a spiritual merit badge. It’s given for a purpose: to serve, to help people, to remove burdens, and to see real fruit in the world. If obedience feels messy at first, you may not be failing, you may be falling forward.  https://wofoyo.org/               #wofoyo

  3. Jul 14

    Jesus In Psalm 50

    What if the biggest reason the Old Testament feels “harsher” than the New Testament is the voice you hear in your head while you read it? We put that assumption on the table and then walk straight into Psalm 50, a passage that reads like a divine courtroom where God calls the whole earth to listen, exposes empty religion, and delivers a line that cuts through our projections: “You thought that I was altogether like you.”  From there, we do a hands-on Bible study and start tracing how Jesus fulfills the Old Testament rather than replacing it. Psalm 50 starts linking to everything: Zion and glory, light dawning in Matthew, John the Baptist’s warnings about fire, the Father publicly declaring Jesus as His beloved Son, and the way Revelation shows Jesus correcting, calling to repentance, and setting things in order. Along the way we talk law and grace without turning it into a slogan, using simple pictures to explain why fulfillment is not the same as dragging old systems back into the life of the Spirit.  We also get real about discipleship: why conviction matters, why even mature believers still wrestle, and how “knowledge puffs up” can turn spiritual insight into pride if we are not careful. The most practical takeaway might be the simplest: read the Sermon on the Mount until you hear Jesus’ voice clearly, then go back and read the Old Testament in that same voice and see what changes.  https://wofoyo.org/            #wofoyo

  4. Jul 10

    WOFOYO SHORT: The Leadership Talent

    Packed rooms don’t automatically mean transformed lives, and we’re done pretending they do. We take a hard look at what Jesus actually commands in Matthew 28: make disciples, teach obedience, and live like the authority of Christ changes what we do Monday through Saturday, not just on Sunday morning. If church has started to feel like a show, a brand, or a place to hide in the crowd, this conversation is your wake up call.  We connect the parable language of “talents” to a gift many believers avoid naming: leadership. Discipleship isn’t only a church program, it’s a personal responsibility, and leadership requires discipline. We talk about bringing emotions, habits, and priorities under control, because you can’t lead well when your impulses run the room. We also get practical about what leadership looks like on the ground: listening, being consistent, admitting when you’re wrong, and standing firm in love when challenged.  We also address a common habit that quietly drains the church: passing the buck. When every real question gets routed to “just ask the pastor,” people stay dependent and pastors get crushed. We’re called to lead, and not just lead “sheep” but develop leaders who can carry responsibility and help others grow. The surprising win is this: if you do it right, someone you mentor may outgrow you, and that should bring joy, not insecurity.  https://wofoyo.org/          #wofoyo

  5. Jul 7

    Value And Worth In The Wilderness

    What do you actually value when you’re seeking God and are you willing to become someone who brings value, too? We start with Jesus’ sharp question about John the Baptist, “What did you go out to see,” and let it expose the stuff we usually keep hidden: mixed motives, ego, and the quiet desire for a safe, prepackaged faith that never asks much from us. From there, we talk value and worth in a practical, lived way. We connect 1 Corinthians 12 and spiritual gifts to everyday discipleship, and we revisit David’s line about refusing an offering that “cost me nothing.” That idea hits home when we look at modern church culture and the temptation to trade tangible spiritual growth for shallow answers, Christian catchphrases, or a polished facade that can’t survive a real crisis. We also get honest about how a distorted view of God the Father can crush self-worth, and why seeing His character clearly changes everything. The conversation moves into wilderness seasons and the dark night of the soul, those stretches where meaning collapses and God strips away what’s fake so something true can live. We talk fear as a fog you can push through, the refining that comes through failure, and the kind of quiet mentorship and friendship that adds more value than any flashy upgrade. If you’ve ever wondered why “good theology” didn’t feel like enough when life got heavy, you’ll feel right at home here.  https://wofoyo.org/       #wofoyo

  6. Jul 3

    WOFOYO Short: When The Letter Kills

    “The Bible says it, that settles it” can sound strong, but what happens when your heart is still unsettled and your questions keep getting deeper? We tell a story that will feel familiar to anyone who has tried to pursue genuine Christian growth inside a system that prefers simple answers over honest seeking. When curiosity gets labeled rebellion, the result is often a crisis, and sometimes that crisis is the doorway to real transformation. We walk through the difference between Scripture and a denomination’s interpretation, and why pre packaged theology can end up overdefining the Word of God while underapplying it to the places that actually need healing: ego, fear, performance, and the facades we build to look “good.” We also talk about what it looks like to follow the voice of the Holy Spirit with discernment, and how guidance can show up as perfectly timed books, people, and nudges that confirm you are on the right path. Along the way, we connect this lived, Spirit-led faith to the stream of Christian mysticism and spiritual formation, from Brother Lawrence’s Practicing the Presence of God to historic voices like Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross. The point is not to chase hype or win arguments, but to remember that experience with God changes you in a way debate never can, and that theology should build believers rather than build walls. If you’ve been stuck between doctrine fights and a hunger for real relationship with Jesus, this conversation will challenge you and steady you.  https://wofoyo.org/               #wofoyo

  7. Jun 30

    The Voice of One.....

    Four hundred voices can’t make something true. We start with 1 Kings 22, where Ahab lines up an entire crowd of prophets to bless his plan, and Jehoshaphat interrupts with a question that still cuts today: have we actually inquired of the Lord? From Micaiah’s blunt honesty to Ahab’s hunger for validation, we talk about spiritual discernment, leadership blind spots, and why “encouragement” is sometimes just pressure to comply. Then we jump to Matthew 3 and John the Baptist, the voice of one crying in the wilderness. Repentance is more than feeling bad; it’s metanoia, a real change of mind and direction. We unpack why being the lone voice doesn’t automatically mean being negative, and why the Holy Spirit’s conviction can sound harsh to a culture trained to reward yes men. The question isn’t “good word or bad word” but “is it what God is saying?” We also get practical about modern church life and COVID. When routines broke, a lot of people had to stop living on secondhand faith and start reading Scripture, praying, and listening for themselves. Using examples from military and medical training, we talk about staying current, avoiding the trap of overanalysis, and keeping real contact with what’s happening on the ground. If you’re tired of noise, hype, and borrowed certainty, this one is a reset.  https://wofoyo.org/             #wofoyo

  8. Jun 26

    WOFOYO SHORT:Rest And Discernment

    You can be exhausted and still be obedient, and you can be active and still be out of season. On a rainy Friday, I slow down long enough to talk through a lesson I keep learning the hard way: God gives different assignments for different seasons, and the real challenge is discerning whether you are in a time to push forward or a time to rest and recharge. That discernment matters because doing a good thing at the wrong time can quietly pull you off track. I also open up about my own church path, from Roman Catholic roots to time in Baptist spaces, then deeper exposure to Full Gospel and Charismatic environments. Some of the most important moments of growth did not happen inside a church building, but they were shaped by what I learned from churches that took Scripture seriously and treated spiritual life with weight. Bones and I both lived through the confusing stretch of being called out, trying to find the “next place,” and realizing God was showing us patterns we needed to see, not just a new room to stand in. We get specific about what can go wrong, too: church building debt that turns into pressure, repeated offerings, and spiritual language used to push people instead of shepherd them. Then we talk about the other side of the ditch, where emotion can get paraded as the Holy Spirit, gifting can get mimicked for attention, and “the Lord told me” gets thrown around without discernment. The anchor is simple and biblical: the still small voice, plus consistency in the Word of God, helps you stay steady and effective. https://wofoyo.org/         #wofoyo

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C-Dub and Bones, creators of WOFOYO Pathfinding Resources discuss issues that will help believers in Jesus Christ to develop a more solid relationship with the Lord and avoid some of the pitfalls of Christianity.

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  • Creator
    C-Dub and Bones
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    427
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    Explicit
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