Under God | with Pastor Stephen Martin

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The "Under God" podcast will equip you to confront secular culture head on with the unfiltered truth of the Bible. We will talk about what the Bible says about the things that matter most. This podcast will challenge you to reject the behavior and customs of this world and instead embrace a life transformed by God's Word.

  1. Why America Lasted 250 Years and France Didn't | Under God Ep 335

    22h ago

    Why America Lasted 250 Years and France Didn't | Under God Ep 335

    America and France launched near-identical revolutions—only one survived. Here's why. In this Freedom Sunday message, Pastor Stephen Martin contrasts the American Revolution of 1776 with the French Revolution of 1789—the same vocabulary of freedom and rights, opposite outcomes. America grounded freedom in the Creator and built a republic that has lasted 250 years; France grounded it in man and collapsed into terror. It's the perfect listen for the commute, the gym, or the drive, unpacking why real freedom is never neutral and why political freedom alone can never free the human heart. You'll Learn: ✅ The difference between rights that come from God and rights that come from the state ✅ How the founders built government on the reality of human sin ✅ Why only Christ delivers the inward freedom a free people need to stay free 📖 John 8:31–32; 2 Corinthians 3:17 Resources mentioned: The Patriot (2000 film) Federalist No. 51 by James Madison Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville Follow Under God and leave a rating and review to help more Christians find the show.

    32 min
  2. Birthright Citizenship: The Supreme Court's Worst Ruling Since Plessy? | Under God Ep 334

    3d ago

    Birthright Citizenship: The Supreme Court's Worst Ruling Since Plessy? | Under God Ep 334

    Birthright citizenship lost at the Supreme Court—here's the biblical breakdown Christians need. In this Culture Review episode, pastors Stephen Martin, Rob McCoy, Daniel Hayworth, and Nathan Brown unpack a historic week at the Supreme Court. They explain why they believe the birthright citizenship ruling in Trump v. Barbara is one of the worst decisions in the Court's history, why one host calls it a "suicidal decision," and how Christians should respond to the birthright citizenship decision without falling into despair. The pastors also celebrate America's record-setting 250th birthday, walk through the Charlie Kirk pretrial and Erika Kirk's witness, share the story of two pastors freed from prison in China and South Korea, and break down the Supreme Court's win protecting women's sports. It's the honest, faith-filled take on faith and culture that Christians rarely get—perfect for the commute, the gym, or the start of your day. You'll Learn: ✅ Why the pastors say the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling is one of the worst in history ✅ The remarkable story of two pastors freed from prison in China and South Korea ✅ How to trade anxiety for peace using Philippians 4—gratitude over despair 📖 Philippians 4:6-7 & 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Resources mentioned: Young Washington (Angel Studios), Angel Studios / Angel Guild app, Patriot Academy Follow Under God and leave a rating and review to help more Christians find the show.

    57 min
  3. One Nation Under God Part 5: The Bible, the Ballot, and the Birth of Liberty | Under God Ep 333

    5d ago

    One Nation Under God Part 5: The Bible, the Ballot, and the Birth of Liberty | Under God Ep 333

    Why can't Christians sit out the culture? Chad Connelly makes the biblical case. In this episode, guest speaker Chad Connelly traces the biblical roots of American liberty and challenges Christians to stop watching from the sidelines. Perfect for the commute, the gym, or the drive, this conversation walks through why the founders leaned on Scripture, what it means to be salt and light, and how ordinary Christians can shape a nation with a biblical worldview instead of cultural fear. It's a bold, encouraging reminder that God is not done writing the story—of your life, your church, or your country. You'll Learn: ✅ Why culture is downstream from faith ✅ How Scripture shaped America's separation of powers ✅ What biblical courage looks like when truth is under assault 📖 Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 17:9, Isaiah 33:22, Matthew 5:13 Resources mentioned: Faith Wins WallBuilders Follow Under God and leave a rating and review to help more Christians find the show.

    45 min
  4. America 250 Part 6: A Constitution for a Covenant People | Under God Ep 332

    Jul 6

    America 250 Part 6: A Constitution for a Covenant People | Under God Ep 332

    The Constitution isn't a secular contract—it's a covenant rooted in Scripture. In this episode, Pastors Stephen Martin and Daniel Hayworth trace the Constitution back to the pulpit—from John Witherspoon and James Madison to the doctrine of human nature that shaped every check and balance. Perfect for the commute, the gym, or the morning drive, this America 250 (Part 6) conversation walks through covenant vs. contract, Federalist 51, and the documented evidence that the Constitution grew from a Christian founding. If you've ever wondered whether America was truly a Christian nation, this Constitution deep-dive gives you the biblical and historical answer. You'll Learn: ✅ Why the Constitution is a covenant, not a contract ✅ How human depravity shaped checks, balances, and the Bill of Rights ✅ The evidence behind America's Christian founding 📖 2 Chronicles 7:14 Resources mentioned: The U.S. Constitution, The Federalist Papers, PragerU, Tuttle Twins, and Don't Waste the Miracle by Pastor Nate Brown. If this strengthened your faith, follow Under God and leave a rating and review—it helps more Christians find the show.

    48 min
  5. The Declaration of Independence Names God 4 Times | Under God Ep 331

    Jul 4

    The Declaration of Independence Names God 4 Times | Under God Ep 331

    The Declaration of Independence names God four times — the faith behind July 4th. In this special Independence Day episode, Pastors Stephen Martin, Rob McCoy, Daniel Hayworth, and Nate Brown open the Declaration of Independence and reveal what the men who signed it actually believed — perfect for the cookout, the commute, or the drive to see the fireworks. You'll Learn: ✅ Why the Declaration of Independence names God four times, and how the Constitution connects to it ✅ The faith of the 56 signers — 52 confessing Christians, one pastor, zero atheists ✅ The real story behind the 1619 Project and the abolition timeline after 1776 ✅ The cost the signers paid — the homes, fortunes, and lives laid down for liberty 📖 Scripture: Romans 13, Isaiah 33:22, Luke 12:48, John 8:36 📖 A challenge from the hosts: read the Declaration of Independence aloud with your family this Independence Day. If the Declaration of Independence still matters to you, follow Under God and leave a rating and review — it helps more Christians find the show.

    1h 8m
  6. A Pastor Beat His Neighbor — And We Said Good | Under God Ep 330

    Jul 3

    A Pastor Beat His Neighbor — And We Said Good | Under God Ep 330

    A pastor beat his neighbor after a threat on his family—was he right? Two pastors dig in. On this Culture Review from the Under God Podcast, Pastors Daniel Hayworth and Nathan Brown open with the arrest everyone's talking about, then take the week's headlines apart with Scripture—perfect for the commute, the gym, or the drive. From Iran and two major Supreme Court rulings to the Pete Buttigieg surrogacy story and woke MLB, the Under God guys keep pulling back the same curtain: there's a spiritual battle underneath the news. You'll Learn: ✅ When Scripture says a shepherd has to fight the wolf ✅ Why financial deals will never stop Iran ✅ How to read any headline through a biblical lens 📖 Revelation 2:12-17, Isaiah 5:20, Ephesians 6:12 If the Under God Podcast helps you think biblically about the culture, follow the show and leave a rating and review—it helps more Christians find these Under God conversations.

    1h 5m
  7. One Nation Under God Part 4: Christ the King and the Meaning of the Ecclesia | Under God Ep 329

    Jul 1

    One Nation Under God Part 4: Christ the King and the Meaning of the Ecclesia | Under God Ep 329

    "Ecclesia" means the public square—the church was built to advance, not retreat. In One Nation Under God Part 4, Pastor Stephen Martin unpacks the Greek word ecclesia and why the early church understood it as the public square, not a religious building. Peter’s confession at the gates of hell shows the ecclesia was built for offense. Perfect for the commute, the gym, or the drive, this teaching walks you through Christ the King, the keys of the kingdom, and the Great Commission to disciple the nations. Learn why the ecclesia carries the priesthood of every believer into public life, and why the church that refuses to retreat cannot be defeated. You’ll Learn: ✅ What "ecclesia" truly means—and why one translator died for it ✅ Why Peter’s confession at the gates of hell puts the church on offense ✅ How the Great Commission disciples nations, not just individuals 📖 Matthew 16:13–19; Isaiah 54:17; Matthew 28:18–20; 1 Peter 2:9 Mentioned: The Great Awakening (film on George Whitefield) If this strengthened your faith, follow Under God and leave a rating and review—it helps more Christians find the show.

    53 min
  8. America 250 Part 5: The Miracles of the Revolution: From Bunker Hill to Yorktown | Under God Ep 328

    Jun 29

    America 250 Part 5: The Miracles of the Revolution: From Bunker Hill to Yorktown | Under God Ep 328

    Luck doesn't stack. Coincidence doesn't repeat. In this America 250 episode, Pastor Nate Brown and Pastor Daniel Hayworth trace six providential turning points of the Revolutionary War — Bunker Hill, Dorchester Heights, the Brooklyn Heights fog, Saratoga, Valley Forge, and Yorktown — where mistakes, weather, and timing no one could engineer kept a failing army alive. Listen as they connect each moment to the God who frustrates the plans of nations, and to the stories of Joseph, Esther, and Washington — ordinary people who chose faithfulness before they could see the whole picture. It's a clear-headed, encouraging reminder that the same hand that shaped a nation is at work in your life. Perfect for the commute or the gym. You'll Learn: ✅ Why Bunker Hill's losses set up the entire war ✅ How an out-of-season fog saved Washington's army ✅ Why Saratoga and the French alliance made independence possible ✅ What Valley Forge forged out of starvation and disease ✅ How Yorktown came together beyond anyone's ability to coordinate Don't waste the miracle. Subscribe so you never miss an episode — new shows every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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The "Under God" podcast will equip you to confront secular culture head on with the unfiltered truth of the Bible. We will talk about what the Bible says about the things that matter most. This podcast will challenge you to reject the behavior and customs of this world and instead embrace a life transformed by God's Word.

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