What does it really mean to follow Jesus?

In this conversation with Pastor Odom, we explore one of the most overlooked truths in Christianity: our calling isn’t simply to know more, do more, or appear more religious—it’s to become more like Christ.

We discuss the Gospel, salvation by grace through faith, why Jesus had to die, the freedom found in Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, reading Scripture, and what it means to let God transform us from the inside out. We also talk about navigating deep desires—like the desire for marriage or relationships—while learning to be whole and satisfied in Christ rather than controlled by what we long for.

Christianity is about a relationship with a Person, not merely following a set of rules. Our prayer is that this conversation encourages you to pursue Christ and to let Him shape every area of your life.

Key topics:

* Becoming more like Christ

* The Gospel and salvation by grace

* Why Jesus had to die

* John 8:32 & 36 — The truth will set you free

* Feeding the Spirit and starving the flesh

* Reading the Bible in context

* Trusting God’s timing

* Living a Christ-centered life

If this conversation encouraged you, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who wants to grow deeper in their walk with Christ.

In this episode, we sit down for a casual update on life, ministry, and some of the things God has been teaching us recently.

We talk about what we’ve been learning through challenges, the importance of remaining faithful in every season, encouraging updates from youth ministry, and how God often uses both blessings and difficulties to draw us closer to Himself.

Whether you’re walking through a season of growth, suffering, uncertainty, or encouragement, we hope this conversation points you back to Christ and reminds you that God is at work even when we don’t always see it.

Have you ever wanted to get closer to God… but felt far away from Him?

Maybe you’re confused.

Maybe life has hardened your heart.

Maybe you’re dealing with bitterness, resentment, or disappointment—and you don’t know how to move forward.

In this episode, we sit down with a man who has spent 53 years in ministry, including 44 years as a pastor, and now serves as an evangelist.

We talk about what it really looks like to seek God when you feel distant, how to love Him more deeply, and how to take practical steps toward Him—even when your heart feels cold.

This conversation is honest, practical, and full of wisdom for anyone who wants more of God but doesn’t know where to start.

Topics we cover:

• How to get closer to God when you feel far away

• Learning to truly love God more

• Practical ways to reconnect with God

• Wisdom from over five decades of ministry

No matter how far you feel from God, there’s always a way back.

What if your pain wasn’t wasted?

In this episode, we interview Bobby Bosler to talk about how God can take even the hardest parts of your story and turn them into purpose.

Bobby shares his journey—from early trauma and loss, to seasons of darkness and doubt, to ultimately finding peace, assurance, and a calling into ministry.

We talk about:

• Turning trauma into a testimony

• Why so many struggle with assurance of salvation

• The question that reveals what you’re truly trusting in

• How God actually leads you into His will

• Why this generation is craving real, authentic leadership

• Where true purpose and fulfillment are actually found

If you’ve ever struggled with your past, your faith, or your direction—this conversation is for you.

👉 God isn’t wasting your story. He’s using it.

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📖 Scriptures for Reflection:

Romans 8:28

Romans 14

John 10:27–29

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🎙️ Pursuit of Truth Podcast

Real conversations on faith, purpose, and finding truth. Follow along to grow deeper in your faith.

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Chapters:

• 0:35 — Bobby’s Story & Background

• 14:52 — When Did Bobby Get Saved? (And How Can You Know?)⭐

• 34:03 — Why Young People Feel Misunderstood (And What to Do About It)

• 45:21 — Finding God’s Will (And What Surrender Really Looks Like)

• 1:00:46 — How God Is Preparing You Right Now (Even If You Don’t See It)

In this episode we talk with our dad about what it really means to know God personally — not just know about Him.

We discuss how God shapes us through seasons, how to determine His will, and why consistency and boundaries are essential in parenting and relationships.

We also cover:

• Why vision and direction matter for men

• How to avoid losing yourself in dating

• The importance of wise counsel• Relationship skills, responsibility, and emotional maturity

• Teaching children the purpose behind rules and structure

• Contentment and learning to love each stage of life

• Why the secret of living is giving

People are often the most challenging part of life — but they are also the greatest opportunity for growth. When our hearts are aligned with God, clarity increases and relationships strengthen.

Every stage comes with challenges. The goal is to become more Christ-like through them.

Know God. Learn how He speaks. Stay aligned. Build something lasting.

Most people don’t lose their faith — they stop trusting the version of it they were handed.In this episode, we sit down with our friend Sam to talk about his story — how he grew up, the church environment that shaped him, and the questions that eventually forced him to wrestle with God for himself.

We talk openly about seasons of doubt, struggles with lust, and what it actually looks like to rebuild faith when it’s no longer inherited, but chosen.

From there, the conversation widens into topics most young people deal with:

• Why lust is less about self-control and more about untrained desire

• How dopamine and serotonin affect motivation, pleasure, and burnout

• Learning to control your mind in a world designed to distract you

• Wanting more out of life — without wanting the wrong things

• What God has been teaching us lately through real life, not theory

• Why pursuing God still matters for young people navigating pressure, confusion, and comparison

• Direct advice for young men who feel stuck, overstimulated, or divided

• What kind of life is actually worth being known for

This isn’t a polished testimony or a religious highlight reel. It’s an honest conversation about faith, discipline, desire, and choosing depth in a shallow world.

This isn’t about suppressing desire or pretending you don’t want more out of life. It’s about learning how to direct your desires instead of being driven by them.

You don’t need less desire — you need better direction.

If you’re thinking seriously about who you want to become and how you want to live with clarity and intention, this episode is for you.

In this episode we sit down for a year-in-review conversation reflecting on the lessons God taught us, the challenges we walked through, and the clarity that comes from staying close to Christ during difficult decisions.

We talk about the importance of having a clear and compelling vision, why quitting is rarely the answer, and how faith provides stability when emotions, uncertainty, and pressure try to pull you off course.

We also share our hopes for the year ahead — growth in faith, momentum in life, wisdom in decision-making, and a deeper commitment to helping young people find purpose, direction, and truth.

If you’re in a season of questioning, rebuilding, or learning how to trust God more fully, this conversation is for you.

This interview features a candid conversation with our brother, reflecting on a season marked by uncertainty, prayer, and difficult decisions—when the next step wasn’t clear, but obedience was required.

Over time, what began as a quiet burden placed on his heart grew into a defining act of faith: stepping forward into the United States Marine Corps, going directly into Officer Candidate School. It was a significant leap—not only professionally, but spiritually—taken before every question had an answer.

In this episode of the Pursuit of Truth Podcast, we discuss:

* How he discerned God’s direction over time

* What it looked like to trust God when the outcome was unknown

* What anchored him during moments of doubt

* How prayer sustained him through a life-altering transition

We also touch on the burden God has placed on our hearts for young men—expressed through paths of discipline, leadership, and service, including both the Marine Corps and initiatives like MOVIT, a summer program we run to invest in the next generation of young men.

This conversation closes with a message to young people around the world: your circumstances do not define you. Faith in God can hold you steady, even when the path forward feels uncertain.