Let's Go There with Ben Pukas
Everyone has questions about faith—most of us just learn to avoid them. This podcast refuses to, diving into honest conversations about the questions that are worth wrestling over.
Episodes
15 episodes
Do I Need a Mentor to Follow Jesus?
In this episode, we talk about the difference between making converts and making disciples, and why Jesus’ command to “make disciples” involves more than just a one-time decision. We explore what biblical discipleship looks like, why every beli...
How Do I Find Freedom from Sexual Sin?
Sexual sin can leave us feeling trapped, ashamed, and wondering if freedom is even possible. In this episode, we talk honestly about the battle so many people face, why willpower alone will never be enough, and how Jesus offers real freedom—not...
Is Drinking a Sin?
In this episode of Let’s Go There, we tackle a question that has created a lot of conversation and confusion in the church: Is drinking alcohol actually a sin? We talk through what the Bible says about alcohol, but more importantly, we...
How Can I Know That I’m Saved?
Am I really saved? How can I know that my faith is real? In this episode, we talk about the confidence we can have in our salvation—not because of our performance or how well we follow Jesus, but because of what Jesus has already done for us. G...
How Can I Be Friends with Non-Believers?
Jesus spent time with people far from God, yet He was never influenced by the world around Him. So what does it look like for Christians to do the same? In this episode, we discuss the two extremes believers often fall into—isolating themselves...
How Do I Share the Gospel with People Far from God?
Many Christians think they don't share their faith because they don't know how. But what if the real issue is that we're relying on ourselves instead of the Holy Spirit? In this episode, we talk about how God empowers ordinary believers with bo...
How Do I Love My LGBTQ Friends?
How do you love your LGBTQ friends, family members, neighbors, and coworkers well? In a culture where conversations often become hostile, political, or deeply personal, many Christians are left wondering how to hold firmly to their convictions ...
Why Are There So Many Denominations and Does It Even Matter?
Jesus prayed that His followers would be one. If that's true then why are there so many Christian denominations today? From debates over doctrine to differences in practice, we answer an honest question: Are denominations a problem to solve, or...
Does Baptism Save?
Episode 7 dives into one of the biggest questions in Christianity: does baptism actually save you? In this conversation, we wrestle with Scripture, church tradition, and the tension between outward signs and inward transformation—while asking w...
How Do I Know God's Will for My Life?
What if finding God’s will isn’t about chasing a hidden blueprint for your life? In this episode, we talk about the pressure of trying to figure out the “right” decisions — who to date, where to live, what career to choose — and what the Bible ...
How Far Is Too Far in Dating?
Everyone wants to know where the line is, but what if we’ve been asking the wrong question? In this episode, we unpack boundaries in dating—why they matter, what they protect, and how to approach relationships with both honesty and intention.
How Do I Navigate Singleness When Everyone is Dating or Married?
Episode 4 dives into one of the most personal and misunderstood seasons of life: singleness. How do you navigate it when everyone around you seems to be dating, engaged, or married? We talk about the pressure, loneliness, church culture, compar...
Does God Still Love Me When I Mess Up?
Episode 3 tackles one of the deepest questions people carry: Does God still love me when I mess up? We talk about guilt, grace, and why our failures don’t cancel God’s love—because the Gospel was never built on our perfection in the first place...
Why Doesn't It Feel Like I Belong in My Church?
Ever sat in church and still felt like an outsider? In this episode, we unpack why belonging can feel so hard, what might be underneath that tension (the answer may actually surprise you), and how faith was never meant to be lived alone.