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. 1d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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/

  4. Aug 25

    Ep 186: How Triplets Went Viral Without Chasing It (ft. 3n1 Trilogy)

    Three brothers posted one video from their mom's phone and woke up to 100,000 views. No hooks, no strategy, no chasing the algorithm. Kaden, Till, and Gage Helms are triplets, Division 1 wrestlers at Gardner-Webb University, and the faces behind 3n1 Trilogy, a Gen Z content account with a following near 900,000. It started with one video from their mom's phone that hit 100,000 views overnight, and it grew from there. In this conversation with Doug Elks, they talk honestly about what it actually cost to get here, and why the numbers were never the point. They open up about a health scare that nearly took one of them, a wrestling loss that broke Kaden's whole idea of who he was, and the moment God asked him a question he couldn't shake: "Are you here for Me, or are you here for you?" They talk about walking away from social media at their peak, trusting that reach and meaning don't come from a hook or a strategy, and why comparison quietly steals the joy out of everything. This is a conversation about faith, identity, and what it looks like to stay grounded when the world is watching. Whether you follow Jesus or you're just curious what these three actually believe, there's something here worth sitting with. 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/ Listen to the podcast show on Spotify and Apple Music ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/podcast

  5. Aug 18

    Ep 185: Ordination Reflections, Testimony, Ministry Update, Prayer Requests… (1 John 5:9-13)

    In today’s episode Doug shares some reflections on his recent ordination as a minister of the gospel through the Summit Church. He shares a testimony and story of the first door God opened to preach in the ministry and the lessons he learned from it. He also gives a ministry update about what God has done since that day and calls for prayer requests! 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/

  6. Aug 11

    Ep 184: My Best Year Almost Broke Me (ft. Shayne Boyle (Insane Shayne))

    He got the followers, the money, the dream year. It was also the most anxious he'd ever been. Here's what actually changed it. Shayne Boyle built a career doing something most people would call ridiculous: catching marshmallows, trick shots, sports entertainment content that reaches millions and put him on the road with the Dude Perfect Tour. On paper, last year was the best of his life. A thriving business, a new fiancée, recognition, the whole thing. It was also the year anxiety and OCD hit the hardest. In this conversation he gets honest about the gap between outward success and inner peace: why validation in the comments never fills you, why the comparison game never ends no matter how big you get, and how he stopped tying his identity to his numbers. We talk about the wake-up call that made him rethink the content he was making, why the world doesn't need everyone to be a pastor, and the simple truth he keeps coming back to: you can't be grateful and anxious at the same time. This one's for anyone who finally got what they wanted and felt emptier than before. Shayne shares how his faith, real community, and God's word became the ground he actually stands on. We close by opening the door for you to start that same relationship with Jesus. 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

  7. Aug 4

    Ep 183: Well Done Good And Faithful (ft. Cobe Grandstaff)

    There is JOY in serving Jesus. In this episode Doug is joined Cobe Grandstaff to discuss the importance of being faithful to what God has called you to do. They also talk about how when you know Jesus and serve Jesus, you will experience great JOY! 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/

  8. Jul 28

    Ep 182: Why Playing Both Sides Is Costing You (ft. Hailey Julia)

    Hailey Julia grew up in a Christian home, said all the right things, and still found herself fully split, faith in one hand, the world in the other. In this conversation, she talks honestly about what it looks like to know something is true and still not live like it. She peaks on the loneliness that builds when you isolate yourself and wait for community to find you instead of going after it and the night at Pepperdine when she sat on a dorm room floor, said it out loud, and went all in. Since then, God has taken her from timid to bold in ways she can't explain. She hosted a group of women she barely knew on a faith-rooted trip to Bali. She walked onto a stage at a revival in Texas with no notes and felt the Holy Spirit carry every word. She built Bible Buddies, a kids' plush toy business born from a midnight vision, grounded in Hebrews 4:12. This episode is for anyone who knows the pull. Who's been running at half strength and wondering why nothing feels settled. Hailey Julia is a Christian content creator, entrepreneur, speaker, and world traveler based in New York City. She leads faith-rooted group travel experiences and creates content that mixes conviction with comedy. 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 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/

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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
    189
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Doug Elks
  • Show Website
    The Doug Elks Podcast

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