Solid As They Come Podcast

Mike Doss

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Episodes

  1. 19h ago

    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

  2. 5d ago

    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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Aug 16

    It's safe to trust in God (on repeat)

    PD would love to hear from you If you’ve ever wanted to trust God but still felt unsafe inside, this message is for you. We’re not chasing perfection here, we’re learning how to rest our whole lives in the perfect love of Jesus. We open with Ephesians 3:19 and a prayerful push to experience God’s love as something real, present, and strong enough to break spiritual strongholds like doubt, fear, and anxiety.  Then we tie safety to something practical: testimony. We circle back to Revelation 12:11 and unpack why “the word of our testimony” isn’t just a story, it’s evidence that God makes a way. When life feels unsafe, it can paralyze you and make you afraid to speak, move, or even hope. But scripture paints a different picture: Psalm 31:20 describes shelter in God’s presence, Matthew 11:28 offers rest for the weary, and Proverbs 18:10 calls the name of the Lord a strong fortress where we can run and be safe.  From there, we get painfully honest about procrastination and purpose. “Don’t let the fear of it not working stop you” turns into a gut-check: what if tomorrow never comes and the action never happens? We apply 2 Timothy 1:7 and Romans 8:28 to everyday decisions, from stepping into your calling to finally surrendering your heart to Christ. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment, let this be your nudge to move today. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review telling us what step you’re taking next. Support the show

  7. Aug 9

    Make Up Your Mind (on repeat)

    PD would love to hear from you Split loyalty feels normal until you see what it produces: confusion, instability, and relationships that keep turning messy. We open with worship and a direct prayer for unity, fresh power, and freedom, then we go after the strongholds that quietly sabotage purpose, including jealousy, laziness, selfishness, and demonic oppression. The heartbeat is simple but demanding: the goal is not to be perfect, it’s to trust the perfect love of Jesus and let that love reshape how we choose. From James 1:6-8 (NLT), we break down the warning about divided loyalty and why it leaves a person unsettled like a wave, unstable in everything. That instability shows up everywhere: marriage, family, community, church, business, and especially your relationship with God. We talk about loyalty as a foundational ingredient, because without loyalty you cannot build trust, and without trust you cannot build a healthy team, home, or spiritual life. Then we draw a bright line between two systems. The world’s way sells cravings, image, and pride, but it’s temporary and works against you, leading to hurt and division. God’s way is a love that works for your good, restores what was stolen, and satisfies what your soul has been chasing. If you’re ready for a new chapter, this is your moment to make up your mind. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs stability, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Support the show

  8. Aug 2

    Dr. Jesus and The Three Phases of Healing (on repeat)

    PD would love to hear from you Hope is easy to talk about until you’re staring at a situation that looks finished. I’m opening up about what it means to keep believing when there’s no visible reason, drawing straight from Romans 4:18 and Abraham’s stubborn, faith-filled hope. If you’ve been tired, ashamed, stuck, or scared that you’ve gone too far, this is a reminder that God’s love does not give up and God’s kindness is meant to turn your life around.  I connect the message to real-world spiritual recovery and addiction recovery, including a personal story of being pulled back from the edge. Psalm 107:20 says God “sent out His word and healed them,” and I break down what that looks like when you put God’s Word on depression, stress, disappointment, and destructive habits. We talk about walking by faith, not by sight, and why healing is often a process instead of an instant switch.  Then I lay out a practical three-phase healing framework: admit you need help, accept the help and truth, and let the medicine work with time. “Dr. Jesus” brings rest, peace, and clarity, but you’ve got to stay in it long enough for your mind and heart to reset. We also talk about choosing the right support so you don’t stack hurt on top of hurt, and what it means to live healed instead of only quoting scripture.  If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find it. What’s one area of your life where you’re choosing to keep hoping? Support the show

  9. Jul 26

    When You Know God For Yourself, Doubt Cannot Stay

    PD would love to hear from you Confusion can feel harmless, like you’re just “working things out,” but what if it’s actually draining your faith and watering down your relationship with God? We open with a simple challenge that changes everything: don’t just hear a verse, pull out your Bible and read it for yourself. That habit builds spiritual clarity, strengthens trust, and keeps you anchored when life starts shifting under your feet.  We camp in John 6:35 where Jesus calls Himself the bread of life, then we go after the mix of belief, unbelief, and confusion that shows up even around holy things. From Hebrews 11:6, we talk about why faith is non-negotiable and why being “sort of sure” keeps you stuck. Then Romans 8:17 brings identity into focus: we are God’s children and heirs with Christ, called to live like people marked by God’s glory, not ruled by fear, doubt, or distraction.  We also get practical about hope and spiritual warfare. Psalms 146 warns us not to build our life on moving pieces like money, people, and platforms that can disappear tomorrow. Psalm 62 points us back to God as our refuge, rock, and fortress, and we name the idols that try to compete for our attention. We close with Matthew 6:33 and a prayer for strength, healing, and truth in a noisy time.  If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs steadier faith, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s one “moving piece” you’re ready to stop trusting? Support the show

  10. Jul 19

    God’s Grace Is Not a Substitute for Surrender (on repeat)

    PD would love to hear from you Grace can feel like a warm blanket, but what if you’ve been using it like a hiding place? We go straight at a hard question a lot of people avoid: can you claim God’s mercy while refusing real surrender to Jesus Christ. Along the way, we talk about protecting your purpose by trimming your roster because not every person, place, or platform deserves access to your life, especially when your peace and your relationship with God are on the line. We dig into Romans 1:28 and the warning about a depraved mind, how a dirty heart infects your thinking, and why spiritual decline can make wrong feel normal. Then we tackle a phrase that gets thrown around like a get-out-of-jail card: “God knows my heart.” Using Matthew 9:4, we ask what God actually finds when he looks inside, and why fruit and proof matter if we say we belong to him. From there, we connect the chaos we see in the culture to 2 Timothy 3:1–5 and the “last days” list, and we remind you that fear is not your assignment. God gives power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7), and that sound mind helps you stand for what you believe. We close with a simple but life-changing takeaway: the Bible is a reliable source, but information only becomes transformation when you trust the Source, let Christ make his home in your heart (Ephesians 3:17), and live from roots deep in God’s love. If this challenged you, share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave a review so more people can find it. Support the show

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