The Nonmicrowaved Truth With C.L. Whiteside

In this episode, we'll dig into the feelings that make people pull away from church or feel unwelcome when they try to come back. Whether you’ve restarted habits a hundred times or you’re walking into church for the first time in years, we'll break down what it means to have “prodigal son energy.” If you’re tired of overthinking, hiding, or waiting for the “right moment,” hit play—this is your time to show up and start now.Luke 15:11-32TikTok: @CLWhiteside Instagram: @Championlife23 

Whether or not you believe the miracles in the Bible are real or made-up stories, this thought has probably crossed your mind: “If I saw a miracle, that would make me believe or see God differently.” This episode challenges that idea by asking what truly would change if you did see a miracle and uncovers the often-overlooked truth about signs and belief. It invites you to consider whether there’s a veil over your eyes when it comes to seeing God and the miraculous.John 20:25John 21:25John 20:29Luke 16:27-31Romans 1:20TikTok: @CLWhiteside Instagram: @Championlife23 

Everybody talks about loyalty—to friends, to family, to culture—but what happens when that same loyalty pulls you away from God? In this episode, C.L. breaks down how loyalty can turn from love to destruction, why being “ride or die” for the wrong things can wreck your walk, and how to spot when your loyalty is killing your spirit instead of feeding your faith.Matthew 22:37–391 Corinthians 15:33Galatians 1:10Ephesians 5:11Mark 8:35–38Lamentations 3:22,23Don’t forget to subscribe to the YouTube channel! http://youtube.com/@thenonmicrowavedtruthTikTok @CLWhitesideInstagram @ChampionLife23 

We love to say God is #1, but if we’re honest, most of us treat him like a sidepiece. In this episode, C.L. breaks down what true intimacy with God looks like—real connection, consistency, and communication, not convenience. From checking your spiritual health to learning how to claim God boldly, this convo challenges you to stop keeping him hidden and start living like he’s truly first in your life. Exodus 20:5 1 Samuel 12:24 Psalm 95:1–3 Ezekiel 36:26,27 Galatians 5:22,23 1 John 2:4–6 Jeremiah 29:13 Luke 2:46 Psalm 46:10 Romans 8:26 Psalm 139:23,24

C.L. talks about what’s been helping him up his prayer game. Whether you’ve been wondering how to pray or feel like you’ve already got it down, this episode will challenge you to check your heart—Are you aiming for superficial perfection or life-changing connection with God?Psalm 46:10Luke 5:16Romans 8:26

This episode tackles the questions almost everyone has about Christianity but rarely gets honest answers to — from “What is a good person?” to aliens, to why God judged entire cities in the Old Testament. It’s raw, real, and full of the kind of conversations people actually have when they’re searching for truth, not church clichés. If you’ve ever wrestled with faith or wanted to ask the questions Christians are scared to answer, this one’s for you.  Mark 10:17–18  Isaiah 64:6  Genesis 28:12  Luke 10:18  2 Corinthians 11:14  Numbers 22:21–23  Luke 8:26–33  2 Kings 19:35  Exodus 12  Joshua 6:24  Joshua 8:28–29  Genesis 6:11–12  Genesis 6:23  Genesis 18:24–32  1 John 4:19  1 John 1:9–10   Tiktok: @CLWhiteside Instagram: @Championlife23 

Tune in Wednesday, November 18th, for two new episodes of the Nonmicrowaved Truth!

From youth camps to the NBA—this one comes full circle! 🏀 Host C.L. Whiteside sits down with his former player turned Duke standout and now Charlotte Hornets rookie, Kon Knueppel. They talk hoops, humility, and how to stay locked in on Christ when the world is worshiping fame. This isn’t your typical sports interview. It’s real talk, real faith, and "The Non-Microwaved Truth." 🔥

We love to make promises we can’t keep—swearing to God, making deals, or vowing things we were never asked to. But God’s promises? They actually hit different because he keeps every single one. This episode unpacks why our vows fall short and why trusting God's Word changes everything.Acts 5Judges 11

Let’s get real—Sexuality in our culture is broken. Straight, gay, married, single ... none of us makes it out untouched. God’s Word doesn’t ignore it. He exposes the damage AND offers a better design. From wild biblical family drama to today’s headlines, we’ll dive into desire, identity, intimacy, and the cross-shaped life Jesus calls ALL of us to live. We’ll unpack how we feed the brokenness, why chasing happiness leaves us empty, and how deeper intimacy with Christ brings healing, transformation, and purpose whether single or married.Mark 10Matthew 19Song of Songs1 Corinthians 7:32–34Judges 8:30Genesis 19Genesis 38 (Judah, Tamar, Onan)Luke 2:41–50Mark 10:45Matthew 6:33Romans 12:2Mark 8:34,35James 5:16Subscribe to CL's new YouTube channel! http://youtube.com/@thenonmicrowavedtruth

Be alert and have the right headspace for when the devil attacks. If Jesus quoted Scripture when he was tempted, doesn't that tell you something?! 🙏 Take the challenge presented in this video, and see how equipped you become for everything that comes your way, including attacks from the enemy! #ScriptureChallengeJesus tempted in the wilderness—Matthew 4:1-11 Memory Challenge: Add these passages to the memory bank1 Peter 5:8Psalm 23:4John 3:16Ephesians 2:8,9Galatians 6:8Jeremiah 29:11Psalm 115:105

Tune in, get a laugh, and vote on which meme looks most like C.L. In this episode, C.L. talks about culture's obsession with going viral, how Zacchaeus might’ve been the original “meme moment,” and why sometimes looking foolish is exactly what it takes to see Jesus clearly. Luke 19

"The Non-Microwaved Truth" is taking a little break. In the meantime, C.L. is asking for some feedback on what you want to see. Take a look or listen, and give us your thoughts!

"The Non-Microwaved Truth" is on microwave time, so we'll have a quick message today. So many people have Bible verses or spiritual symbols tattooed on them ... but is it more than ink? Can you live out what’s tattooed on your body? Is it written on your heart too? We'll talk life verses, meaningful ink, and practical tattoo advice.🕊 Romans 12:2 Galatians 6:8 1 John 2:15Psalm 23:4Phillipians 4:13

"The Non-Microwaved Truth" is on microwave time, so we'll have a quick message today. If you are human, you’ll face temptation in your life. How are you handling it? Let’s learn how we can handle it, where we can run to, and how temptation is usually presented to us.📖 Genesis 39🔑 Genesis 39:9

What was Paul’s thorn in the flesh—and could it be the same kind of thorn you're dealing with today? Whether it's a hidden struggle, sexuality, a chronic condition, rebellious kids, a strained marriage, or unanswered prayers, this episode will unpack why God allows persistent pain to remain. Paul never names his thorn … maybe because God wanted you to see your own in the story. We'll talk about false gospels, real suffering, and what we can build our faith on. If you’ve ever felt like giving up, like you’re tired of always being strong, this episode’s for you. God's power shows up strongest in your weakness.2 Corinthians 12:6-10Matthew 16:23-25Philippians 3:20,21Romans 5:3-5

In this episode we'll confront some of the most overlooked yet damaging trends in the modern church—practices and portrayals that have become weaponized traditions. From the image of “White Jesus” to the interesting practices some churches have normalized, we'll explore why it matters that churches reflect the truth and not traditions that exclude or confuse.This episode isn’t about tearing the church down—it’s about calling the church up. Because when traditions start to eclipse truth, it’s time to rethink. Tap in for a necessary and honest conversation.Ephesians 6:5-91 Corinthians 10:32,33Deuteronomy 5:8Romans 3:23,24Galatians 2:141 Samuel 2:12-171 Corinthians 1:122 Timothy 4:2Romans 12:22 John 1:72 John 1:10

Culture constantly tells you to build—your brand, your business, your platform, your legacy. And while building isn’t wrong, there’s a quiet danger in letting what you built for God become what you worship instead of him. In this episode, we'll dive in to the subtle shift from honoring God to honoring ourselves. We won't call out the obvious idols only; we'll talk about the good things that start as tributes but turn into traps. If you've ever prayed for success, favor, or fruitfulness, this episode will help you examine whether your victories are still about God—or if they've slowly become about you. Genesis 9:1Genesis 11:2,4Judges 6:1,11-17,22–27Judges 7:22Judges 8:10,22–27You can now also WATCH C.L.! That's right: C.L. is also recording The Nonmicrowaved Truth on video! Just go to our Time of Grace video site (timeofgrace.org/TV), search for the Time of Grace app on your devices, or watch on C.L.'s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmL7jUfMBm0FKV-I0Op_Vg or on Time of Grace's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3Hcyk5JAbout "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches for the nonmicrowaved truth. C.L. gets that what’s cool and acceptable now, may not be cool and acceptable tomorrow—and most importantly, may not be what’s best.Hit up C.L. on social media:- Twitter or Instagram: @ChampionLife23- TikTok: @clwhiteside 

In this episode, we'll challenge the cultural confusion surrounding judgment. Judgment isn’t inherently wrong. In fact, we make over 35,000 judgments a day! The key difference is whether we’re judging to condemn or judging to restore. So stop misusing “do not judge,” and start learning how to judge correctly—because you're going to judge whether you like it or not.1 Timothy 6:10Philippians 4:131 Corinthians 10:13Matthew 7:1-5Matthew 21:12,132 Samuel 121 Corinthians 5:1,2Ezra 10:10John 7:241 Samuel 16:7Proverbs 4:23Matthew 7:15-20Galatians 5:22,23Galatians 6:1Matthew 18:15-17You can now also WATCH C.L.! That's right: C.L. is also recording The Nonmicrowaved Truth on video! Just go to our Time of Grace video site (timeofgrace.org/TV), search for the Time of Grace app on your devices, or watch on C.L.'s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmL7jUfMBm0FKV-I0Op_Vg or on Time of Grace's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3Hcyk5JAbout "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches for the nonmicrowaved truth. C.L. gets that what’s cool and acceptable now, may not be cool and acceptable tomorrow—and most importantly, may not be what’s best.Hit up C.L. on social media:- Twitter or Instagram: @ChampionLife23- TikTok: @clwhiteside 

In this episode we'll confront our addiction to activity and ask a hard question—Are we truly productive or just distracted? We'll explore how even good intentions can become spiritual roadblocks when we choose busyness over what Jesus calls “better.” From social media scrolling and constant multitasking to the pressures of family, work, and expectations, this episode will unpack how Jesus modeled stillness, prayer, and purposeful action—even in chaos. If you’re feeling drained, always tired, or struggling to prioritize God in a full schedule, it might be time to check if you’re worshiping the idol of bustling.Luke 10:38-42Mark 1:35Luke 6:12,13Matthew 11:28Matthew 14:23John 11:17-27You can now also WATCH C.L.! That's right: C.L. is also recording The Nonmicrowaved Truth on video! Just go to our Time of Grace video site (timeofgrace.org/TV), search for the Time of Grace app on your devices, or watch on C.L.'s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmL7jUfMBm0FKV-I0Op_Vg or on Time of Grace's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3Hcyk5JAbout "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches for the nonmicrowaved truth. C.L. gets that what’s cool and acceptable now, may not be cool and acceptable tomorrow—and most importantly, may not be what’s best.Hit up C.L. on social media:- Twitter or Instagram: @ChampionLife23- TikTok: @clwhiteside