The Blue Collar Bible Guy Podcast

Mike Faulkner
  • 4.8 (4)
  • Christianity
  • Updated Daily

This podcast is to encourage regular working class Christians as they live out their life of faith on their job and in the world. Too often blue collar workers are disregarded by church leaders just as in society as a whole. I want the regular working Christian to see their value in the kingdom as the primary source of reaching other with the gospel out in the real world. While the high ranking theologians of our day are in academic halls discussing things and developing strategies to grow Blue Collar Christians are putting their hand to the gospel plow planting for the spiritual harvest!

  1. May 30

    Nehemiah: Stay on the Wall - Days 129–131

    Episode Description: What do you do when the job is half done, the enemy is circling, and the people on your own crew are ready to quit? In this episode of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Podcast, we cover the entire book of Nehemiah (Days 129–131) — one of the most practical leadership books in the entire Bible. Nehemiah was a cupbearer to the king of Persia. Not a general. Not a builder. Just a man who heard a hard report about his people, felt the weight of it, and then got up and did something about it — against mockery, threats, political sabotage, discouragement from inside his own crew, and enemies who wanted to pull him away from the work with a fake meeting. We connect Nehemiah’s story to everyday working life: what it looks like to assess a job honestly before you open your mouth, how to lead when the pressure is coming from inside and outside at the same time, and what it means to stay focused on the work when people keep trying to pull you down from the wall. Key topics: leadership under pressure, perseverance in faith, spiritual warfare, prayer in the workplace, integrity at work, Bible study for working men, book of Nehemiah summary, Christian podcast for blue collar workers. If this podcast is helping you stay in the Word, share it with someone who needs it. Questions or feedback: bluecollarbibleguy@gmail.com Music: "City Lights" by Mark July Free for Creators via Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/city-lights License code: MJWO4MZV7ES54WYH

    17 min

  2. May 24

    Days 126–128 | Ezra - Don't Stop the Work

    In this episode of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Podcast, we cover the entire book of Ezra (Days 126–128). Ezra is a book about people who set out to do the right thing — and ran into every kind of opposition imaginable. False accusations. Political interference. Discouragement. People who smiled to your face and sabotaged you behind your back. And they kept building anyway. We connect the message of Ezra to working life — what it looks like to push through when people try to stop the work, how to lead when the odds are against you, and what it means to return to what matters even when you've been away from it for a long time. If this podcast is helping you stay in the Word, share it with someone who needs it. Questions or feedback: bluecollarbibleguy@gmail.com Music: "City Lights" by Mark July Free for Creators via Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/city-lights License code: MJWO4MZV7ES54WYH

    14 min

  3. May 10

    Days 114–125 | 2 Chronicles : What You Build and What You Leave Behind

    In this episode of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Podcast, we cover the entire book of 2 Chronicles (Days 114–125). 2 Chronicles is a book about legacy. It follows the reign of Solomon, the glory of the temple, the slow drift of a nation, and the handful of men who had the courage to turn things around when everything had fallen apart. We connect these stories to working life — what it means to build something that lasts, what happens when the next generation doesn't honor what was handed to them, and what it looks like to be the man who steps up and restores what's been lost. If this podcast is helping you stay in the Word, share it with someone who needs it. Questions or feedback: bluecollarbibleguy@gmail.com Music: "City Lights" by Mark July Free for Creators via Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/city-lights License code: MJWO4MZV7ES54WYH

    15 min

  4. May 2

    Days 105–113 | 1 Chronicles : Faithfulness in the Work No One Sees

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Podcast, we cover the entire book of 1 Chronicles (Days 105–113). At first glance, this book can feel like a chore — genealogies, long lists, repeated names. But buried inside all of that is something that hits close to home for working people: God values faithfulness, order, and work that goes unseen. We connect the message of 1 Chronicles to the job site, the shop floor, and the everyday grind — showing up, doing your work right, and understanding that your labor matters even when nobody's watching. If this podcast is helping you stay in the Word, share it with someone who needs it. Questions or feedback: bluecollarbibleguy@gmail.com

    12 min

  5. Apr 26

    Days 98–104 | 2 Kings: The Total Breakdown

    Most men and women of faith are one ignored warning away from total breakdown—just like a neglected engine. But what if you could spot the signs of spiritual wear and tear before disaster strikes? On this episode, Mike, the Blue Collar Bible Guy, uncovers the masterful lessons from the book of Second Kings that apply directly to your daily life and work.Discover the startling parallels between a damaged machine and a neglected heart. When a piece of equipment finally breaks down after months of silent suffering, the root cause is often years of ignoring small issues. Likewise, the Bible’s account of Israel’s decline reveals a pattern: ignoring warnings, hardened hearts, and missed opportunities for repair. Mike explains how that same neglect can quietly build up in your own life—and how daily obedience is the key to avoiding catastrophe.We break down specific insights from Second Kings, including the powerful stories of Hezekiah trusting in the Lord amidst the enemy’s siege, and Josiah’s discovery of the lost manual—the Bible—that transformed their kingdoms. You'll hear about the importance of regular inspection, paying attention to the small friction points, and adhering to the manual for real life. Mike shares practical tactics like checking your "oil"—your personal priorities—and tightening the "bolt"—addressing hidden sins—before they cause catastrophic failure.Why does this matter? Because the stakes are high—ignoring small warning signs today could lead to a scrapped life tomorrow. This episode invites you to take control, rebuild your spiritual engine, and stay on the straight path of obedience. Perfect for workers, leaders, and anyone feeling the weight of neglect, it’s a call to proactive maintenance over reactive repair. Whether on the job or in your soul, the knowledge to keep your life running smoothly is just a listen away.If you’re tired of feeling like your life is on the brink of breakdown, or if you want to learn how to build a life that won’t fall apart when pressure mounts, this episode is essential listening. Tune in and discover how daily faithfulness and simple obedience—like checking the oil or tightening the bolt—can keep your life running strong for the long haul.Why this works:This episode hooks with the analogy of a machine breaking down over time, creating curiosity around the deeper spiritual warning signs. It targets working men and women craving practical, applicable advice, using concrete stories from Scripture to emphasize that small daily decisions prevent catastrophic failures. The language is compelling and direct, encouraging immediate action, making it irresistible to press play.Hashtags: #FaithInAction #SpiritualMaintenance #BibleLessons #DailyObedience #LifeLessons

    9 min

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    1 Kings - Teaser

    Music: "City Lights" by Mark July Free for Creators via Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/city-lights License code: MJWO4MZV7ES54WYH

    1 min

  7. Apr 19

    Days 91–97 | 1 Kings — A Divided Heart in a Divided World

    In this episode of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Podcast, we cover the entire book of 1 Kings (Days 91–97 of the Bible reading plan). This is a conversational, real-life look at how a divided heart leads to a divided life — from Solomon’s drift to Elijah’s stand. We connect these truths to everyday working-class life: integrity on the job, resisting cultural pressure, and living as a faithful Christian in environments that often push the opposite direction. If this podcast is helping you stay in the Word, share it with someone. Questions or feedback:bluecollarbibleguy@gmail.com

    11 min

  8. Apr 17

    Day 85-90 | 2 Samuel 6–24 — David’s Sin, Consequences, and the Mercy of God

    In Day 85 of the Blue Collar Bible Guy Bible Reading Challenge, we finish the book of 2 Samuel (chapters 6–24). This episode takes a deeper look at David’s reign — from bringing the ark to Jerusalem, to his greatest failure with Bathsheba, and the lasting consequences that followed. We also see God’s discipline, David’s repentance, and the mercy of God even in judgment. This is a slower, text-driven teaching focused on sin, repentance, leadership, and the cost of compromise. If this podcast is helping you stay in the Word, share it with someone. Questions or feedback: bluecollarbibleguy@gmail.com

    13 min
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This podcast is to encourage regular working class Christians as they live out their life of faith on their job and in the world. Too often blue collar workers are disregarded by church leaders just as in society as a whole. I want the regular working Christian to see their value in the kingdom as the primary source of reaching other with the gospel out in the real world. While the high ranking theologians of our day are in academic halls discussing things and developing strategies to grow Blue Collar Christians are putting their hand to the gospel plow planting for the spiritual harvest!

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