The Nonmicrowaved Truth With C.L. Whiteside

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

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"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 

In this episode we'll challenge a culture that celebrates and claps for empty victories. Are our compliments reinforcing pride, vanity, and disobedience? We'll wrestle with how worldly applause can lure us into spiritual traps and explore how to develop discernment. It's time to rethink what (and whom) we celebrate—and ask if we're addicted to applause ourselves.Proverbs 7:21-231 Kings 11:1–10James 1:5Matthew 7:16Galatians 5:22,23Ephesians 4:292 Samuel 12Colossians 3:1,2Colossians 3:17Mark 10:21,22Mark 11:7–10You 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 

Is your faith full of fire—or are you just going through the motions? God sent a bold messenger, Malachi, to confront the issues that are still plaguing us today. Malachi’s message wasn’t just for ancient Israel. It’s for anyone who’s tired of surface-level faith or burdened by spiritual compromise. Discover why Malachi’s message still matters for you.The book of MalachiMalachi 1:2,3,8-13Malachi 2:13-17Malach 3:2,3,7-9,17,18Malachi 4:5,6Matthew 11:13,14Mark 9:11-13You 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 

We say we want more clarity from God, more detail in Scripture, more proof to believe. But what if we're starving, not because God hasn’t spoken or provided enough evidence but because we haven’t listened? This episode challenges the idea that we need “more” and instead asks: What are we doing with what we’ve already been given? You’ll be reminded that God has spoken, his Word is enough, and faith grows by trusting what’s already been shown, not by demanding more signs.John 20:30,311 John 4:81 Corinthians 13:4-7John 3:16Acts 8:12-24John 8:1-11Exodus 31:18Psalm 119:105Romans 15:42 Timothy 3:16,17John 20:24-291 Timothy 2:4-6You 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 

Is it possible to be spiritually on fire but physically, mentally, or financially falling apart? This episode confronts a dangerous myth in Christian circles—that holiness means neglecting other parts of your life. We will dive into why followers of Jesus should stop settling for dysfunction in areas God clearly cares about and examine how imbalance in any one area can drag down the rest. God didn’t call you to be mediocre in every other area while being “super spiritual.” He wants your whole life. Matthew 25:18-29 Proverbs 3:9 1Corinthians 6:19,20 Psalm 92:14 Proverbs 12:25 Luke 12:25,26 Psalm 42:5 Isaiah 26:3 Jeremiah 29:11-14 Romans 12:12 Proverbs 24:6Proverbs 15:22 1 Corinthians 3:3 Hebrews 5:13,14 Proverbs 16:18 Obadiah 1:3 Deuteronomy 8:17,18 Luke 2:52 1 Corinthians 10:31You 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 a hard non-microwaved truth: Not everything culture celebrates is harmless. From viral mantras like “live your truth” and “do you” to deeper societal shifts around race, justice, identity, and pleasure—have we been drinking poison dressed in the clothes of freedom, fun, or fairness?Matthew 24:38,39Proverbs 6:27–29Matthew 6:33Luke 23:18–21Mark 9:38–41Philippians 3:6–11You 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 

Is your diet pulling you closer or further from your purpose? In this episode, we’ll examine if food is serving as a fuel and a connector or as an idol and a distraction. With biblical insight and honest reflection, this episode challenges you to ask: Are you glorifying God with what you eat and drink?1 Corinthians 10:31Philippians 3:19Proverbs 23:2Proverbs 23:21Galatians 6:8Daniel 1:8-16Leviticus 11Acts 10:15Daniel 9:3Luke 5:29Psalm 104:151 Corinthians 11:23-26You 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 will confront the real battle lines in life—spiritual, internal, and relational. Are you fighting the wrong enemies while compromising with the ones who truly oppose God's will? Discover why loving your enemies doesn’t mean befriending them and how compromising with darkness always leads to loss. It's time to stop seeking approval from what you're meant to resist—and stand firm in the war you're already in.Ephesians 6:12Matthew 5:441 Peter 5:8James 4:4Romans 8:7,8Galatians 5:24Matthew 12:30Deuteronomy 7:3-5Galatians 1:10Daniel 3:16-181 Timothy 6:12Colossians 2:14,15You 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 

Do you naturally lift people up—or feel called to call them out? In this episode, we'll wrestle with the tension between calling out arrogance and lifting up the ashamed, because both require Spirit-led wisdom. One of the worst things we can do is kick someone when they’re already down—but just as dangerous is empowering someone who's stuck in sin and denial.Romans 3:22-24Galatians 6:1,7,8Hebrews 10:26,272 Samuel 12:1-13Proverbs 27:5,6Acts 3:13-16,261 Corinthians 4:14,18John 4 (Samaritan woman)Matthew 27:4,5 (Judas)1 John 1:91 Timothy 1:12-17Psalm 103:8-12You 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