Solid As They Come Podcast

Mike Doss

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Episodes

  1. 20h ago

    God’s Power Shows Up When I Cannot

    PD would love to hear from you The most honest place to meet God is often the place you try to hide. We open up 2 Corinthians 12:9 and sit with a line that can change how you see your whole story: “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” When you stop trying to muscle through life alone, weakness becomes the doorway where God proves He is strong, present, and able to carry what you cannot.  We also draw a hard line between managing a struggle and being delivered from it. Managing means it still has a grip on you. Deliverance means God goes deeper than behavior and starts changing appetite, desire, and motive. Along the way we connect David’s prayer in Psalm 51 to the real inner work many of us need, then we ask the questions that expose what is driving us: How much influence do God’s love, God’s Word, and God’s Spirit actually have in our daily decisions? Are our goals only about us, or do they include kingdom work and being a light in dark places?  From there, the challenge gets practical: let 2026 be a year of demonstration, not just talk. Proverbs 16 reminds us that God examines motives, and Matthew 4 warns how quickly a distraction can look like a blessing if it pulls you off mission. If you need strength, clarity, or a reset in your walk with God, press play and stay with us through the closing prayer. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you heard. Support the show

  2. Sep 30

    Taking God Seriously Changes What Happens Next

    PD would love to hear from you What if the missing piece isn’t more discipline, more hustle, or more trying to “be perfect” but taking God more seriously? We open with Ephesians 3:19 and sit in a truth that can undo shame fast: the goal is trusting the perfect love of Jesus, not performing for it. From there, we talk about how God’s love shows up as a warning, a heads up, and a lifeline, but it only becomes power in our lives when we actually believe what we’re hearing. We dig into what it means to get the right information from a reliable source, and why the Bible, empowered by the Spirit of God, brings peace, deliverance, and a real fresh start. Then we go straight at the heart of it: serious faith, serious trust, and serious sacrifice lead to serious results. We break down “according to the power that works in us” (Ephesians 3:20) and ask the uncomfortable questions that reveal what’s really working in us after we pray, after we read the Word, and after we hear preaching. If you’ve been asking God for change, we also walk through Jeremiah 29:11 and remind you that God’s plan is good even when His process isn’t your preference. And when God makes you new (2 Corinthians 5:17), that new life often looks like separation from old influences and the courage to take the next step. We close with a clear salvation invitation from Romans 10 for anyone ready to come home to Jesus. Subscribe for more messages like this, share it with someone who needs serious hope, and leave a review so more people can find the podcast. What’s one area where you need to take God more seriously this week? Support the show

  3. Sep 27

    You Don’t Fight For Victory When You’re In Christ

    PD would love to hear from you If you’ve been living like you’re on spiritual probation, this one is for you. We dig into a simple but life-changing truth: when we come to Christ, we don’t grind for victory, we learn how to live from victory. That shift rewires everything, how we pray, how we face fear, how we handle failure, and how we keep moving when life gets loud. We walk through Scriptures that ground this message in real confidence, not hype. You’ll hear why perfect love casts out fear, how 1 Peter 5:10 shows God’s process (restore, support, strengthen, then place you on a firm foundation), and why rushing ahead before God heals you can keep old wounds alive. We also lean into Romans 8:28 as the language of a spiritual survivor, and we bring Paul’s own words to the table to prove that resilience is possible even after relentless hits. Then we get practical and personal: Jesus invites the weary to come to Him for rest (Matthew 11:28-30), repentance is real and cleansing (1 John 1:9), and spiritual freedom often starts at the desire level. We talk about desire turning into unhealthy attachment and end with a focused prayer asking God for strength to walk away from what wastes time and weakens the soul. If this encouraged you, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, share it with someone who needs their confidence back, and leave a review that helps more listeners find the show. Support the show

  4. Sep 23

    (Useful) I want to be apart of something real

    PD would love to hear from you You can feel stuck and still be one decision away from freedom. We open with a prayer that gets honest about real life: weakness, fear, loneliness, rejection, storms, and the need for wisdom that actually works. From there, we anchor everything in a bold invitation from Ephesians 3:19 to experience the love of Christ, not just talk about it. The goal is not perfect behavior. The goal is trust in the perfect love of Jesus.  Then we make a sharp turn that can change your week: stop focusing on what got you into the mistake, the sin, or the mess and focus on Who can get you out. I point you to Jesus, challenge you with Philippians 4:19, and ask the uncomfortable question: is He your God, and do you believe He can supply what you need? After that, we talk about what keeps you steady once you get free, and why the Word of God is more than inspiration. It is Spirit, it is life, and it is a foundation you can stand on.  2 Timothy 3:16-17 becomes our mirror and our measuring stick. If scripture is “useful,” then we should start asking that same question about everything shaping us: Is this friendship useful? Is this advice useful? Is this influence building me or breaking me? We also confront the danger of theater Christianity and the difference between lip service and a real lifestyle that produces power, fruit, and change.  Press play, share this with someone who needs a reset, and leave a review so more people can find the podcast. What is one thing you’re ready to remove because it is not useful? Support the show

  5. Sep 20

    Your Breakthrough Needs Your (Agreement) (on repeat)

    PD would love to hear from you Your appetite is shaping your future, whether you notice it or not. This Sunday morning message from Solid As They Come Community Podcast starts with a simple question that gets uncomfortably honest: what are you feeding your spirit, and is it helping you grow? I pray with you, point you back to God’s presence, and keep our focus on perfect love that breaks fear and strongholds, not performance or religious perfection.  We talk about spiritual hunger and why chasing only material blessings can leave you underdeveloped inside. I use the “bread of life” image from John 6 to make it practical: the right ingredients produce a clean heart, a loyal spirit, and real confidence. Then we go to 2 Timothy 3:16-17 to show what Scripture actually does when it’s served right, it teaches truth, exposes what’s off, corrects us, and equips us for every good work. That becomes a filter for discernment because you can’t eat everybody’s spiritual cooking.  From there, we shift into Matthew 18 and the power of agreement in prayer. I break down the weight of yes and no, why your words matter, and how God “goes into action” when believers come into harmony within God’s will. We also talk about why isolation is so dangerous and how even two or three gathered in Jesus’ name can shift momentum in your life.  If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs a stronger yes, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show. What’s one area where you’re ready to agree with God today? Support the show

  6. Sep 17

    Add It Up And Let The Results Tell The Truth

    PD would love to hear from you Add it up and tell the truth: what has your year actually produced in your mind, your relationships, and your spirit? We’re bringing a midweek message built for anyone who feels stuck, drained, or unsure why peace and progress keep slipping away. Sometimes the most loving thing God can do is hand us a clear mirror and a simple question: what are you doing with the time you’ve been given?  We walk through a practical spiritual inventory using key Bible passages that ground the challenge in wisdom and hope. Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us that life moves in seasons, including a time to tear down and a time to build up. That means you don’t just pray for change, you identify what must go, what must grow, and what you’ve been agreeing with. If you “add it up” and you don’t see love, joy, or peace, we talk honestly about the voices influencing you and the habits shaping your outcomes.  Then we get specific about Christian time management and daily stewardship through Ephesians 5:15-16, calling us to live wisely and make the most of every opportunity. To keep it measurable, we end with Galatians 5:22-23 and the fruit of the Spirit as a real-life checklist for spiritual growth, healing, and emotional maturity. If you’re ready to reset your direction, rebuild with accountability, and step into your next season with a healthier spirit, press play now. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with the fruit you’re believing for most. Support the show

  7. Sep 13

    The Power Of God At Work

    PD would love to hear from you If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you were and who you’re trying to become, this message is for you. We start with Scriptures that go straight after the real enemies, strongholds, fear, and the quiet shame that keeps people silent, then we build on one bold line from Romans 1:16: “I am not ashamed.” Not as a slogan, but as a decision to live out loud about what God has done. I share why a testimony only carries full weight when it’s the whole truth. When we say the gospel is “the power of God at work,” people deserve to know what that power actually worked on, addiction, brokenness, bad choices, and the private moments where grace met us anyway. We also talk about spiritual growth as a process, staying in relationship with God long enough for real change, not treating prayer like a quick fix after years of chaos. Then we shift to Romans 12:3 and get practical: measure your change. Measure your faith. Measure your motives. If you want five-star results in your relationship with God, your marriage, or your purpose, you can’t keep offering two-star commitment. We connect that to Luke 6:38, because what you give is tied to what you receive, and we end with a Psalm 139 prayer asking God to search us, test us, and lead us forward. If this spoke to you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs a reset, and leave a review so more people can find Solid As They Come Podcast. What’s one area where you’re ready to get brutally honest today? Support the show

  8. Sep 6

    God Uses The Gap To Restore You

    PD would love to hear from you The most dangerous season isn’t always the fall, it’s the in-between. That place where you’ve left the old life, but you don’t feel steady in the new one yet. We call that space “the gap,” and we’re preaching straight from 1 Peter 5:10 (NLT) about what God does while you’re still transitioning: He restores you, supports you, strengthens you, and sets you on a firm foundation after you’ve “suffered a little while.” If you’ve been fighting temptation, addiction, fear, or shame, this is the kind of Christian encouragement that meets you where you actually live.  We also talk real about church culture and why people get stuck. If you’re a new believer, you don’t need to pretend you’re ten years mature after two months. And if you’ve walked with God for a long time, we challenge you to stop rushing “baby saints” and stop interfering with what the Holy Spirit is growing in someone’s heart. Your walk is personal, and God’s grace is specific. Comparison steals hope, but patience builds discipleship that lasts.  Then we go deeper into motives. Are you coming to God for a blessing, or because He is God? Proverbs 16:2 and John 4:24 help us put our reasons on the table, and we explain how grace can still work even when your motives start out wrong. We close with a clear warning from 1 Peter 5:8-9 about the enemy hunting the isolated and the weak, plus practical steps for spiritual growth through prayer, Scripture, and standing firm. If this message hits home, subscribe, share it with someone in the gap, and leave a review so more people can find hope. Support the show

  9. Aug 30

    What GOD gave me to Preach!!!

    PD would love to hear from you Peace that depends on people is fragile. Peace that comes from God can hold you steady when life turns loud, relationships shift, and your own confidence starts to wobble. We open with a simple mission for the morning: break strongholds, push back fear, and lean into the love of Christ that changes what you carry and how you show up.  From Philippians 4, we talk about a practical, biblical habit that reshapes your mental health and spiritual life: stop feeding worry and start feeding prayer. Tell God what you need, thank Him for what He has done, and trust the promise that His peace will guard your heart and your mind. Then we take it public in the best way by putting good news in the atmosphere, sharing wins, testimonies, and signs of life instead of giving the storm the microphone.  We also sit with Matthew 11 and the phrase “what you have heard and seen,” because real faith is not just talk. We want victory, purpose, focus, and results that point back to God’s power, not our ego. And when the pressure hits, 1 Peter reminds us that trials can refine faith like gold, proving what is genuine and building endurance that lasts.  As the message closes, we get honest about new beginnings: if something in your life is not real, what good is it? Unpack empty loyalty, shallow habits, and anything that blocks a real connection with God, and make room for peace that stays. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs strength today, and leave a review so more people can find the podcast. Support the show

  10. Aug 23

    When God Is on Your Side (on repeat)

    PD would love to hear from you What if the most dangerous thing in your faith isn’t failure, but low expectations that quietly trap you? We lean into a word that refuses to let you stay stuck, calling out the interruptions, detours, storms, and hatred that try to interrupt your peace and your relationship with God. Our anchor is simple: the goal isn’t being perfect, it’s trusting the perfect love of Jesus and believing God for real results. We open the Word and build with what God approves, grounding our faith in Ephesians 3:19 and Ephesians 3:20, then drawing a hard line between performance and authenticity. We say it plainly: we want the real thing. Not a made-up God that excuses what destroys us, not secondhand religion, and not a life where blessings come with hidden chains. If you’ve been craving a deeper real relationship with God, this is a reset back to worship, truth, and spiritual hunger that actually transforms your habits and choices. From there we camp in Psalm 124 and stop on the question that changes everything: “What if the Lord had not been on our side?” We talk testimony, deliverance, and spiritual covering, and we break down what it means to escape “like a bird from a hunter’s trap.” We also bring in Romans 11:29 to help you discern what’s truly from God, because what He gives as a blessing doesn’t later turn into a curse. We close by honoring godly friendships that strengthen you, correct you, and keep God at the center. If this encourages you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs freedom, and leave a review so more people can find the podcast. Support the show

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