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
25 episodes
Does God Send People to Hell?
Hell is uncomfortable. But what if avoiding the conversation is actually more dangerous than having it? In this episode we talk about what hell is, why God allows it, and what someone in hell might say to us.
Can I Lose My Salvation?
What if you could know for sure that you’re going to heaven? In this episode, we talk about eternal security and wrestle with the question: if salvation can’t be lost, what do we do with the verses that seem to say it can?
How Do I Get Over the Awkwardness of Sharing the Gospel?
Sharing the Gospel can feel awkward. In this episode of Let’s Go There, we talk honestly about the awkwardness of sharing our faith—and why you don’t have to wait until you feel confident, comfortable, or perfectly prepared. Following Jesus mea...
How Could God Forgive a Murderer?
How could a mass murderer go to heaven while someone who lived a “good life” but rejected Jesus goes to hell? Is that really justice? In this episode, we wrestle with one of the hardest questions about grace, sin, and forgiveness—and discover t...
Do LGBTQ People Need to Change Their Lifestyle to Go to Heaven?
What does it actually take to go to heaven? Does being gay automatically keep you out? In this episode of Let’s Go There, we tackle a difficult and deeply important question: Do LGBTQ people need to change their lifestyle to go to heaven? We’ll...
How Do I Start a Gospel Conversation?
We are kicking off a series on sharing the gospel and talking about stepping into the conversations God is already inviting us into. We don’t have to save everyone—we get to partner with the Shepherd who leaves the 99 to go after the one. You j...
How Much Money Should a Christian Give?
In this episode, we dive into what the Bible actually says about giving and how money has a way of revealing what has our hearts. We talk honestly about why giving can be uncomfortable, what radical generosity looks like, and why God may be aft...
Is It My Place to Call My Friend Out?
Is it ever your place to call out a friend in sin? Doesn't the Bible say, "Judge not"? In this episode, we unpack what Scripture really teaches about biblical accountability—when to speak up, how to do it with love and gentleness, and why confr...
What Do I Do When I Don't Know What To Do?
Life is full of moments when the next step isn't clear. Whether you're facing a big decision, walking through uncertainty, or wondering what God wants for your future, not knowing what to do can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we talk about...
Has the Church Lost Its Power?
Why does the Church today seem so much less powerful than the one we read about in the New Testament? Has God changed—or have we? In this episode, we wrestle with one of the biggest questions Christians ask as they compare the early Church to t...
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.