Courage & Faith Podcast

Sam Masteller • Freedom Life

Courage + Faith Inspiring Courage. Strengthening Faith. Looking for bold, unapologetic truth? You're in the right place. This is where you can expect real-world conversations that offer clarity and spiritual grit in a shifting culture. Every episode will sharpen your faith, activate your courage, and embolden your conviction. You don't have to live in fear. You were made to be brave.

  1. 6D AGO

    When Biblical Feels Political

    Pastor Sam Masteller sits down with Pastor Rob McCoy for a bold conversation at the intersection revival and discipleship, and the cross-section of morality and government. From preaching the gospel to an estimated 1.7 billion people during Charlie Kirk’s memorial service to unpacking Christian nationalism and the dangers of silent faith, Pastor Rob speaks with clarity and conviction. If you’ve wrestled with how to stay biblical in a political world, this conversation will and sharpen you.

    1h 4m

  2. JAN 27

    Why Empathy is Failing Us

    In today’s culture, empathy has been crowned as the highest virtue, but is it actually helping anyone? When mercy is offered without accountability, it doesn’t heal, it creates cycles of harm. In this episode, we draw a clear line between empathy and compassion. While empathy zooms in on individual feelings and stories, compassion looks ahead—considering truth, responsibility, and long-term freedom. We’ll talk about how empathy has moved out of counseling rooms and into cultural power, becoming a moral demand that often leads to emotional manipulation and distorted truth. Jesus never surrendered reality to feelings. He acknowledged pain, spoke truth, and always called people higher. His compassion didn’t leave people where they were—it set them free. We don’t need to love less; we need to love better.

    10 min

  3. JAN 20

    ICE Protests in Churches, Somali Daycares, & TPUSA

    Pastor David Engelhardt, lead pastor of Kings Church, joins Pastor Sam Masteller to address the headlines shaping the national conversation—including ICE operations, borders, and the role of the Church in a moment of cultural confusion. As emotions run high, this episode cuts through the noise to ask: What does Scripture actually teach about borders, law, compassion, and justice? and How should Christians respond when enforcement is labeled cruelty and order is treated as oppression? This isn’t about defending a party or reacting to outrage—it’s about recovering biblical clarity in a culture driven by propaganda, fear, and false empathy.

    1h 8m

  4. JAN 13

    From Rejection to Redemption: Jesus is the Cure

    Pastor Kelly Lohrke shares his journey from gangs and drugs to grace and destiny—revealing how an encounter with Jesus didn’t just change his habits, but completely transformed his identity and future. His story is a reminder that no one is too far gone and that real freedom is found only in Christ. Along with Pastor Sam Masteller, we explore true discipleship and courageous faith. In a culture full of substitutes and shortcuts, this episode calls listeners back to the simplicity and power of following Jesus wholeheartedly.

    49 min
  5. Hope Is Rising with Sean Feucht - S3 E20

    12/17/2025

    Hope Is Rising with Sean Feucht - S3 E20

    As part of the Courageous Christianity Tour, Sean Feucht and Pastor Sam Masteller acknowledge this significant moment in time—marked by rising darkness and rising light. Sean reminds us that God is on the throne and the Church must lead the way in the wake of shocking national events. They also discuss the urgent need for awakening and renewed momentum in the Church while pursuing community and remaining rooted in the secret place. Watch the full conversation!

    31 min
  6. Silence to Clarity: A Conversation on Third Way Christianity with Mykal Smith - S3 E 19

    11/04/2025

    Silence to Clarity: A Conversation on Third Way Christianity with Mykal Smith - S3 E 19

    In this powerful episode, Pastor Sam Masteller and Pastor Mykal Smith tackle the growing trend of Third-Way Christianity—the belief that the Church should stay neutral and avoid speaking clearly on cultural and moral issues. Through the examples of Agabus in the Book of Acts and the Men of Issachar in 1 Chronicles, they show that true spiritual leadership never stays silent when truth is on the line. Together, they unpack why neutrality often leads to compromise, how silence weakens the Church’s witness, and what it means to lead with both conviction and compassion in today’s culture. This is a call to pastors, parents, and believers to discern the times, speak truth in love, and stand firm with courage and clarity. 📖 “Cry aloud; don’t be timid. Tell my people of their sins.” — Isaiah 58:1 ➡️ Listen now and be equipped to walk faithfully and speak boldly in a world that desperately needs truth.

    1h 49m
  7. Should I Leave My Church If It Stayed Silent About Charlie Kirk? S3 E18

    09/17/2025

    Should I Leave My Church If It Stayed Silent About Charlie Kirk? S3 E18

    Before walking away, learn how to evaluate your church’s voice and leadership in light of Scripture and truth. In this episode, we wrestle with the question many are asking after Charlie Kirk’s death: should I leave my church if it didn’t speak up? We’ll explore what silence can signify, the difference between caution and compromise, and why discernment—not reaction—is key.

    10 min
  8. Standing in a Dark Hour Truth, Courage, and Loving Our Enemies - S3 E17

    09/11/2025

    Standing in a Dark Hour Truth, Courage, and Loving Our Enemies - S3 E17

    In this episode, Pastor Sam Masteller responds to the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. With grief and hope, he reflects on Charlie’s impact, the rising hostility toward Christians, and the call to stand boldly for truth while loving our enemies.

    17 min
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Courage + Faith Inspiring Courage. Strengthening Faith. Looking for bold, unapologetic truth? You're in the right place. This is where you can expect real-world conversations that offer clarity and spiritual grit in a shifting culture. Every episode will sharpen your faith, activate your courage, and embolden your conviction. You don't have to live in fear. You were made to be brave.

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  • Creator
    Sam Masteller • Freedom Life
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Freedom Life - PA
  • Show Website
    Courage & Faith Podcast

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