Bent Christian Podcast

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The Bent Christian Podcast explores the honest reality of following Jesus while carrying flaws, questions, wounds, and unfinished pieces of your story. Born from a personal desire to remind people that they do not have to be perfect to be loved by God, this podcast creates space for real conversations about faith, grace, doubt, healing, and the everyday struggle of trying to live with hope when life feels heavy.

  1. 2h ago ·  Video

    Surviving Childhood Trauma and Finding Purpose | BCP13

    Brynn Cochran’s story is about surviving childhood trauma, abuse, foster care, adoption, shame, and seasons of self-destruction — and discovering that pain does not have to be the end of the story. In this episode of the Bent Christian Podcast, Cliff talks with Brynn, founder of Broken Together and creator of the Love Wins event, about trauma, healing, church hurt, adoption, foster care, surrender, and redemption. Brynn shares honestly about the abuse she experienced as a child, the years she spent trying to survive and numb the pain, and the moment she cried out to God and began a different kind of healing journey. This episode is for anyone who has felt unseen, abandoned, ashamed, or too broken to be used for anything good. Brynn’s story is a reminder that healing is not always instant, faith does not erase every struggle, and redemption can still begin in the middle of a very messy story. Brynn also shares how God began turning her pain into purpose through Broken Together and the Love Wins event, which helps connect communities, churches, ministries, and organizations around foster care, adoption, family support, and local resources. In this episode: 00:00 Welcome to the Bent Christian Podcast 01:30 Meet Brynn Cochran 03:00 Brynn’s early childhood, foster care, and abuse 14:00 Finding safety, adoption, and church experiences 24:00 Church hurt, shame, and self-preservation 35:00 Hitting bottom and crying out to God 44:00 The beginning of Broken Together 52:00 Foster care, adoption, and community resources 59:00 The Love Wins event 1:07:00 Moving with purpose About Broken Together and Love Wins: Broken Together helps bridge the gap between churches, communities, ministries, and organizations that support foster care, adoption, families, and people in need of hope and resources. The Love Wins event is a 5K, one-mile walk, and kids’ fun run created to bring people together, highlight local ministries and organizations, and move with purpose. Love Wins Event: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoveWinsEvent Broken Together Ministry: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broken_together_ministry/ Register for the Love Wins 5K: https://getmeregistered.com/LoveWins5K Event Details: Love Wins 5K, One-Mile Walk, and Kids’ Fun Run Date: August 22 Location: Sports Complex in Jamestown Slogan: Move with Purpose Listen to Bent Christian: Podcast Website: www.bentchristian.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bent-christian-podcast/id1758559638 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1LECnLClLOliw0KIecgS7L Connect with Bent Christian: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BentChristian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552098519942 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebentchristian/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bentchristian Contact: info@bentchristian.com Subscribe to Bent Christian for honest conversations about faith, imperfection, grace, doubt, healing, and following Jesus when life feels messy. If this episode encouraged you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to know their story is not over. #ChildhoodTrauma #HealingJourney #FosterCare

    57 min

  2. 5d ago ·  Video

    BCP12 - What Does It REALLY Mean to Give Your Life to Christ? (3 Simple Steps)

    What does it actually mean to “give your life to Christ”? If you’ve ever heard phrases like “be saved,” “commit your life to Jesus,” or “be born again” and felt confused… you’re not alone. In this episode of the Bent Christian Podcast, we break it all down in the simplest way possible. No complicated church language. No pressure to have it all figured out. Just real, practical truth. We talk about: Why salvation has become so confusing What Jesus actually meant The 3 simple steps to starting a relationship with God And how you can take that step today This isn’t about religion—it’s about relationship. Not perfection… just willingness. If you’ve been searching, questioning, or unsure where to start—this episode is for you. 📲 Don’t forget to subscribe and follow Bent Christian on YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook for more inspiring content. You can learn more about Bent Christian at: 🌐 Website: https://bentchristian.com 📸 Instagram: / thebentchristian ▶️ YouTube: / @bentchristian 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 🎵 TikTok: / bentchristian 🎙 Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... 👕 Support our community – Merch: https://bent-christian.printify.me ❤️ Donor Support: https://bentchristian.com Ask Get answers, explore topics, and more #salvationprayer #newbeliever #giveyourlifetochrist

    17 min

  3. 5d ago ·  Video

    BCP11 – How to Read the Bible Without Quitting (5 Simple Tips to Help You Finish)

    Struggling to read the Bible for the first time? Here are 5 simple tips to help you stick with it without giving up. If you’ve ever started reading Scripture with good intentions but found yourself overwhelmed, distracted, or quietly quitting, you’re not alone. Many people begin their faith journey excited — only to feel discouraged when parts of the Old Testament feel confusing, repetitive, or hard to understand. In this Bent Christian episode, we walk through five simple shifts that can completely change how you approach the Bible. This isn’t about reading faster or trying harder. It’s about reading differently — with clarity, grace, and relationship at the center. The Bible was never meant to be a performance test. It’s an invitation. In this episode, we cover: • Why certain parts of the Bible feel so difficult • Why starting with Jesus can change everything • How to read without burning out • What to do when you feel stuck • How to give yourself grace along the way 💬 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments – we’d love to hear your perspective! 📲 Don’t forget to subscribe and follow Bent Christian on YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook for more inspiring content. You can learn more about Bent Christian at: 🌐 Website: https://bentchristian.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebentchristian ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BentChristian 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552098519942 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bentchristian 🎙 Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bentchristian 👕 Support our community – Merch: https://bent-christian.printify.me ❤️ Donor Support: https://bentchristian.com #ReadTheBible #BibleStudy #BibleForBeginners

    11 min

  4. 5d ago ·  Video

    BCP10 - 5 Things Christians Could Learn from Jelly Roll: His Music, Story, and Faith Journey

    What can Christians really learn from someone like Jelly Roll? For some believers, that question feels uncomfortable. Jelly Roll’s past, his music, and his story don’t fit neatly into the boxes many Christians are used to. And yet — if we’re honest — his journey reflects something deeply biblical: redemption, honesty, grace, and ongoing transformation. In this episode of Bent Christian, we explore 5 Things Christians Could Learn from Jelly Roll — his music, his story, and his ongoing walk. This isn’t about celebrity worship or excusing sin. It’s about asking a harder question: 👉 Are we missing what God might be showing us through people we least expect? We talk about: Why God consistently uses messy people before they’re “polished” How honesty often reaches hearts before religious language does Why grace draws people in before theology makes sense Why a person’s past doesn’t cancel their present growth And why faith that reaches the broken often offends the religious Along the way, we unpack a real-life dinner conversation that revealed how quickly “so-called Christians” can dismiss someone based on labels — and how that mindset may be building walls God never asked us to build. At Bent Christian, we believe: You don’t have to stay broken. You’re not perfect. So maybe we’re all just bent. If you’ve ever struggled with judgment, skepticism, or reconciling faith with real-life stories of redemption — this conversation is for you. 💬 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments – we’d love to hear your perspective! 📲 Don’t forget to subscribe and follow Bent Christian on YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook for more inspiring content. You can learn more about Bent Christian at: 🌐 Website: https://bentchristian.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebentchristian ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BentChristian 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552098519942 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bentchristian 🎙 Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bentchristian 👕 Support our community – Merch: https://bent-christian.printify.me ❤️ Donor Support: https://bentchristian.com #BentChristian #BentNotBroken #JellyRoll

    26 min

  5. 5d ago ·  Video

    BCP9 - Why Are Christians Such Hypocrites? #christianfaith #hypocrites #religion #christian

    Why Are Christians Such Hypocrites? Welcome to the Bent Christian Podcast! In this episode, Cliff shares a deeply personal and thought-provoking conversation that began at a dinner table with close friends. What started as casual small talk turned into an intense, four-hour discussion after one friend asked, “Why are Christians such hypocrites?” From there, Cliff dives into a range of important and relevant topics that impact faith and society today, including: - The dangers of absolute stereotypes and why labels often do more harm than good. - How social media manipulation affects the perception of Christianity and amplifies negativity. - Living as Christians in a pluralistic society: what it means to honor diverse perspectives while staying true to your beliefs. - The problem with fighting negativity with negativity – how grace, patience, and humility can shift the narrative. - Training vs. trying to live out the Christian faith and how small, intentional actions can make a difference. - The biblical concept of honoring those in positions of authority, even when it’s difficult. This episode isn’t just about answering tough questions—it’s about having an honest conversation on faith, authenticity, and how Christians can move beyond the “hypocrite” label by living with integrity and love in a world full of complexities. Let’s explore these deep topics together, challenge our assumptions, and discover what it really means to live out our faith in a way that reflects love, humility, and authenticity. 💬Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments – we’d love to hear your perspective! 📲 Don’t forget to subscribe and follow Bent Christian on YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook for more inspiring content. You can learn more about Bent Christian at: Website: https://bentchristian.com Instagram: / thebentchristian YouTube: / @bentchristian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... TikTok: / ucp18zm9ei7a7ffaas9r8cgw Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... Support our community: Merch: https://bent-christian.printify.me/pr... Donor Support: https://bentchristian.com Hashtags: #ChristianFaith #HypocrisyInChristianity #FaithConversations #BentChristianPodcast #RealTalk #ChristianPodcast #Stereotypes #SocialMediaManipulation #PluralisticSociety #TrainingVsTrying #HonorAndAuthority #AuthenticFaith #ChristianDiscussion #BibleTalk #ChristianityAndCulture #SpiritualGrowth #FaithJourney #OpenConversation #RelatableFaith #PositiveInfluence #GraceAndHumility #ChristianLife #FaithMatters #TruthInLove #christianfaith #hypocrites #religion #christian

    30 min

  6. 5d ago ·  Video

    BCP8 - Tattoos and Faith: What Does the Bible Really Say? #tattoo #christianlife #ChristianTattoos

    Are tattoos unbiblical? Can Christians have tattoos? In this episode of the Bent Christian Podcast, host Cliff Sweazey dives into the controversial topic of tattoos and their place in Christianity. Starting with the commonly cited verse, Leviticus 19:28, Cliff unpacks the context of the Mosaic Law and how it applies to believers today under the New Covenant through Jesus Christ. We’ll explore key questions like: What does the Bible actually say about tattoos? Are we being consistent in applying scripture? How should Christians approach tattoos in a way that honors God? Cliff also shares a personal story about a young woman seeking a church where she wouldn’t feel judged for her tattoos, sparking an honest discussion about grace, love, and acceptance in the Christian community. Whether you have tattoos, are considering one, or are simply curious about the biblical perspective, this episode is for you! Join us as we reflect on love, understanding, and how to live out our faith in a way that truly honors Christ. 💬 We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and testimonies in the comments below. 📲 Don’t forget to subscribe and follow Bent Christian on YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook for more inspiring content. You can learn more about Bent Christian at: Website: https://bentchristian.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebentchristian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCp18zm9EI7a7FFaaS9r8CGw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552098519942 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCp18zm9EI7a7FFaaS9r8CGw Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bent1 Support our community: Merch: https://bent-christian.printify.me/products Donor Support: https://bentchristian.com #BentChristianPodcast #FaithAndTattoos #ChristianLife #GraceAndLove #BiblicalDiscussion

    10 min

  7. 5d ago ·  Video

    BCP6 - Conformed to Transformed - #transformation #addiction #recovery

    Bent Christian and Conformed to Transformed This episode I interviewed Bryan Crouch, Founder of Conformed to Transformed. Bryan describes himself as a 26-year Information Technology veteran, lover of Jesus, and a sinner saved by undeserved grace! He is a father in a blended family of 4 teenagers, a husband of an amazing wife Krista of 8 years and wants to use his story of life changing transformation and deliverance from addiction to see thousands of souls do the same using the mind transforming power of the gospel and God’s will for their lives. Join us as we discuss religion, family, addiction, brokenness, salvation, recovery, conformation and transformation. #transformation #addiction #recovery You can learn more about Bryan and his ministry Conformed To Transformed at: Website: https://conformedtotransformed.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conformed2transformed/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCuHYdeo9VLhPLYNbZVYJF0A Twitter: https://x.com/c2transformed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conformed2transformed/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conformed2transformed Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conformed-2-transformed6 You can learn more about Bent Christian at: Website: https://bentchristian.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebentchristian/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCp18zm9EI7a7FFaaS9r8CGw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552098519942 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCp18zm9EI7a7FFaaS9r8CGw Podcast: https://thebentchristian.podbean.com/ Support our community: Merch: https://bent-christian.printify.me/products Donor Support: https://bentchristian.com/

    1h 1m

  8. 5d ago ·  Video

    BCP5 - Am I Bad at Making Friends Now? What has changed? #friends #mentalhealth #socialmedia

    Am I Bad at Making Friends Now? What has changed? Bent Christian Podcast #friends #mentalhealth #socialmedia Why don’t we see each other like we used to, I know we are all busy, the world is busy, but we always seem to “make time” for other “important” things in our lives. So are our friends no longer important? More on that later… And what do friendships look now? because I can tell you my relationships with many of my old friends has drastically changed over the years and for a variety of reasons Yet I still feel closer with friends from 20 years ago than I am with people I meet today? I mean Even if I don’t see them very often. Is it just the history… the nostalgia or the old, shared experiences? Or am I just bad at making new friends now? @SimonSinek Simon Sinek: "Strong Thigh Muscles = More friends", This Is Why You Can't Make Friends! https://youtu.be/I3WUiD8HYn8?si=2D302WzfwXrcVAGN @JohannHari Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong | Johann Hari | TED https://youtu.be/PY9DcIMGxMs?si=JVX3mZMCtNDbApDn BLESS: 5 Everyday Ways to Love Your Neighbor and Change the World https://amzn.to/3VOsWOG Website: https://bentchristian.com/ Instagram: / thebentchristian Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552098519942 TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@bentchristian BC Store: / https://bent-christian.printify.me/products Please like, comment and subscribe!

    35 min
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The Bent Christian Podcast explores the honest reality of following Jesus while carrying flaws, questions, wounds, and unfinished pieces of your story. Born from a personal desire to remind people that they do not have to be perfect to be loved by God, this podcast creates space for real conversations about faith, grace, doubt, healing, and the everyday struggle of trying to live with hope when life feels heavy.

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  • Creator
    Bent Christian
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
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    Bent Christian Podcast