The Doug Elks Podcast

Doug Elks
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The Doug Elks Podcast is a Christ-centered, evangelistic podcast created to strengthen believers and reach the lost with the life changing hope of the gospel. Each episode is crafted to point people to Jesus, whether through compelling stories, biblical teaching, or bold conversations about the world we live in. Whether you’re hungry to grow, curious about faith, or searching for hope, The Doug Elks Podcast exists to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and inspire you to follow Him boldly and unapologetically.

  1. 5d ago

    Ep 194: The Approval Trap Nobody Talks About (ft. Colby Maier)

    Most of us work for approval: parents, coaches, bosses, followers. Colby Maier talks about why that's a trap and how to work from approval instead. Colby grew up in British Columbia, where basketball was his whole life. He played on the provincial team alongside future NBA players and sent highlight tapes to D1 schools. Underneath all of it was one question he couldn't shake: am I good enough? Then, at the last practice before the tournament where college coaches were coming to see him play, he tore the ligaments in his ankle. Stuck on the couch with his foot in a bucket of ice, he flipped to DreamWorks' Joseph: King of Dreams. It was the first time he had heard the story. Within three months he had read the Bible cover to cover, and at 17 he gave his life to Jesus. What got him was three words Jesus said on the cross: "It is finished." For someone who had performed his whole life for coaches and parents, it meant the work was already done. Nothing left to prove to people, or to God. As Colby puts it, "We don't work for approval, we work from approval." Colby and Doug also talk about AI and what it does to a generation that finds its worth in output, why technology "only amplifies the heart of the one who holds it," why even Jesus received His identity before He did a single miracle, and the fear of man versus the fear of God. They close on why urgency matters if Jesus really is coming back, and Doug offers an invitation to anyone ready to follow Jesus. Colby is a content creator and the founder of the Academy of the Bible, an online catalog of courses on Scripture, apologetics, emotional healing, and the core teachings of the Christian faith. Recorded at the Holy Landings Creator Retreat in Washington, DC. Explore the Academy of the Bible ➡️ https://academyofthebible.org -- Donate to the Doug Elks Ministries - One Time or Monthly (tax deductible) Visit ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/donate Join the Kingdom Partners ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/kingdompartners Book Doug to Speak ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/bookingform Doug's Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/dougelks/ Doug's TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@dougelks Doug Elks Ministries Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/dougelksministries/ The Doug Elks Podcast Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/dougelkspodcast/ Watch the episode on YouTube here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@Dougelks

  2. Oct 14

    Ep 193: Rikers Island Ministry Praise Report (ft. Dustin Rivenbark)

    In this episode Doug talks with his good friend Dustin Rivenbark about their recent trip to Rikers Island to preach the gospel and minister across 4 different jails. Dustin shares some powerful testimonies of their time in the jails and also some of the messages that were shared with the men! We pray this conversation blesses you and encourages you to follow Jesus and tell others about Him! All glory to God! Watch the episode on YouTube here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@Dougelks Donate to DOUG ELKS MINISTRIES One-Time or Monthly! (TAX DEDUCTIBLE) Visit ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/donate Join the Kingdom Partners ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/kingdompartners Book Doug to Preach ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/bookingform Doug's Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/dougelks/ Doug's TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@dougelks Doug Elks Ministries Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/dougelksministries/

  3. Oct 6

    Ep 192: Why God Feels Distant and What to Do (ft. Dayne Kamela)

    Most people wait to feel motivated before returning to God. Dayne Kamela says that's backwards. Here's what actually works. Dayne Kamela is an entrepreneur, content creator, and author who has spent over a decade building his life around prayer. He's been healed from a mental illness with no physical cure, built an audience through daily public prayer on social media, and written two books, including his latest 60-day devotional, "The Devil Hates This Prayer." In this conversation with Doug Elks, Dayne opens up about going through knee surgery last year and how it disrupted his spiritual routine in ways he didn't expect. What started as forced stillness became a case study in what it actually takes to rebuild a prayer life from scratch. They talk about why so much of the church feels spiritually weary right now, why faith is a daily decision and not an emotion, and how remembering what God has already done is one of the most underused tools believers have. Doug shares a story from a night in Mexico City before preaching, when every anxious thought hit him at once. What happened at 5am the next morning changed how he understood God's faithfulness. Dayne's first book, "Choose Prayer Not Despair," was built around Philippians 4:6-7. His newest, "The Devil Hates This Prayer," works through 60 of the most common lies people believe about themselves and arms readers with Scripture to pray over each one. This is a conversation about what it looks like to keep showing up for God on the hard days, not just the electric ones. Watch the episode on YouTube here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@Dougelks Donate to DOUG ELKS MINISTRIES One-Time or Monthly! (TAX DEDUCTIBLE) Visit ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/donate Join the Kingdom Partners ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/kingdompartners Book Doug to Preach ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/bookingform Doug's Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/dougelks/ Doug's TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@dougelks Doug Elks Ministries Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/dougelksministries/

  4. Sep 29

    Ep 191: Q&A #1 - Boldness, Burnout, Prayer, and More

    In this episode Doug answers questions that were sent in from individuals. The questions range from boldness to burnout, favorite country to evangelize in, how God answers our prayers differently, and more. Donate to the Doug Elks Ministries - One Time or Monthly (tax deductible) Visit ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/donate Join the Kingdom Partners ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/kingdompartners Book Doug to Speak ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/bookingform Doug's Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/dougelks/ Doug's TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@dougelks Doug Elks Ministries Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/dougelksministries/ The Doug Elks Podcast Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/dougelkspodcast/ Watch the episode on YouTube here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@Dougelks

  5. Sep 22

    Ep 190: The Risk It Takes to Grow Your Faith (ft. Bobby Chandler)

    It made no sense on paper: a sick newborn, no savings, no home waiting. Pastor Bobby Chandler moved his family across the country on faith alone, and explains what real risk actually looks like. Bobby Chandler is the founding pastor of Authentic Church in Hickory, North Carolina. He and Doug talk about what it costs to move by faith: leaving Louisiana with a daughter who needed surgery just to breathe, starting a church in a backyard on Facebook Live, and learning that faith always means risking something you can't get back. They dig into the Abraham story as the blueprint for faith without guarantees, why patience matters more than we want it to, the comparison trap of chasing followers instead of God's approval, and how to guard your heart in a culture built to hijack it. This is a conversation about worldview, conviction, and what it actually costs to follow God into the unknown. Whether you're standing at a decision that doesn't make sense on paper, or just wondering if you've gotten too comfortable, this episode speaks to that. Donate to the Doug Elks Ministries - One Time or Monthly (tax deductible) Visit ➡️ Join the Kingdom Partners ➡️ Book Doug to Speak ➡️ Doug's Instagram ➡️ Doug's TikTok ➡️ Doug Elks Ministries Instagram ➡️ The Doug Elks Podcast Instagram ➡️ Watch the episode on YouTube here ➡️

  6. Sep 15

    Ep 189: Christ’s example of Humility (Philippians 2:1-11)

    In this episode of the podcast, Doug teaches through Philippians 2 on the topic of humility! He breaks down how following the example of Jesus should cause believers to live humble lives that lead to service, sacrifice, and surrender! Donate to the Doug Elks Ministries - One Time or Monthly (tax deductible) Visit ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/donate Join the Kingdom Partners ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/kingdompartners Book Doug to Speak ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/bookingform Doug's Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/dougelks/ Doug's TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@dougelks Doug Elks Ministries Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/dougelksministries/ The Doug Elks Podcast Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/dougelkspodcast/ Watch the episode on YouTube here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@Dougelks

  7. Sep 8

    Ep 188: Why Winning It All Doesn't Satisfy (ft. Jaccob Slavin)

    He won a Stanley Cup and Olympic gold in the same year, and says neither one filled him. Here is what actually did. Jaccob Slavin is one of the NHL's most respected defensemen: an 11-year Carolina Hurricane, a 2026 Stanley Cup champion, and an Olympic gold medalist with Team USA. On paper he reached the top of his sport in every category in a single season. In this conversation with Doug Elks, he opens up about the part nobody sees: an injury that nearly ended his season before it started, the quiet pressure of performing for everyone's approval, and the difference between happiness that comes from a win and joy that a win can never touch. Doug and Jaccob get honest about identity, the trap of tying your worth to your results, and why the verse Jaccob opened to as a nervous 21-year-old rookie still steadies him today. They talk discipline that flows from love instead of fear, keeping a real routine when life is chaotic, marriage and adoption, and holding everything you have with open hands. If you have ever gotten the thing you chased and felt strangely empty afterward, this one is for you. It closes with Doug sharing the good news of Jesus and a moment to respond wherever you are. Donate to the Doug Elks Ministries - One Time or Monthly (tax deductible) Visit ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/donate Join the Kingdom Partners ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/kingdompartners Book Doug to Speak ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/bookingform Doug's Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/dougelks/ Doug's TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@dougelks Doug Elks Ministries Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/dougelksministries/ The Doug Elks Podcast Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/dougelkspodcast/ Watch the episode on YouTube here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@Dougelks

  8. Sep 1

    Ep 187: Looking for Hope? (2 Corinthians 3:12)

    In this episode Doug shares on the topic of HOPE! When our hope is in Jesus, He changes us now and what is to come! He offers joy and peace in our present moments while also giving us assurance of our enteral life with Him! Please join us at the Festival of Hope in Monroe, GA taking place Sept 20-23rd! The mission of Doug Elks Ministries is to boldly proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and win souls all over the world in person, digitally, and by any means possible to the glory of God! Donate to DOUG ELKS MINISTRIES One-Time or Monthly! (TAX DEDUCTIBLE) Visit ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/donate Join the Kingdom Partners ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/kingdompartners Book Doug to Preach ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/bookingform Doug's Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/dougelks/ Doug's TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@dougelks Doug Elks Ministries Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/dougelksministries/

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The Doug Elks Podcast is a Christ-centered, evangelistic podcast created to strengthen believers and reach the lost with the life changing hope of the gospel. Each episode is crafted to point people to Jesus, whether through compelling stories, biblical teaching, or bold conversations about the world we live in. Whether you’re hungry to grow, curious about faith, or searching for hope, The Doug Elks Podcast exists to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and inspire you to follow Him boldly and unapologetically.

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  • Creator
    Doug Elks
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    194
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Doug Elks
  • Show Website
    The Doug Elks Podcast

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