Faithfully Thinking: Out Loud
Faithfully Thinking Out Loud (FTOL) is where holy snark meets serious faith. Each week we dive into Scripture with fresh eyes, unpack cultural half-truths, and march through the Armor of God one piece at a time. No fluff, no cosplay Christianity — just raw, real talk about living battle-ready in a world that’s lost its footing. From Bible surprises to battlefield declarations, FTOL is your rally point for truth, encouragement, and a good laugh while you gear up to wreck the darkness. scbailey.substack.com
Episodes
Endurance isn’t about gritting your teeth — it’s about fixing your eyes on Jesus when quitting looks easier. In this episode, we dive into Hebrews 12:1–2, expose why culture crowns sprinters but Jesus crowns finishers, and get real about building faith that lasts when the enemy roars back. Grab your Shield of Faith — because the race isn’t won in the first lap, it’s won at the finish line.
Lyrics:
“Eyes on Jesus”
[Intro]The race is lo...
This week on FTOL: Somebody out there thought they were clever and said, ‘I’m more interested in being Christ-like than Biblical.’ Cute, right? Except it makes no sense. You can’t be Christ-like without the Bible, because Christ is the Word made flesh. Cut out the Bible and you’re not following Jesus—you’re following a Build-a-Bear Christ you stitched together out of vibes and wishful thinking.
And believe it or not, while this shou...
Courage isn’t about flexing your biceps or pretending you’re not scared. It’s about raising the Shield of Faith while the arrows are still flying and stepping forward in the Shoes of the Gospel even when the ground feels like quicksand. In this episode, we’re ditching the Disney pep talks and getting real about what biblical courage actually looks like. Spoiler alert: it’s less “believe in yourself” and more “armor up, buttercup.” ...
Ever wonder what worship sounds like in the middle of a dungeon? Acts 16 gives us the answer — and it’s louder, sharper, and more powerful than the chains that tried to hold Paul and Silas down. In this episode of Faithfully Thinking Out Loud, we step into the midnight cell, hear the songs that shook the foundations, and discover how worship becomes a weapon when it’s grounded in the Word of God.
This week’s Armor Analysis runs a li...
Welcome back to Faithfully Thinking Out Loud. In this episode, we’re digging into one of Paul’s most vivid battlefield metaphors — the fiery darts of the enemy. And spoiler: they’re not just cute Sunday School arrows with a little puff of flame. These things were missiles designed to spread chaos, fear, and panic.
Today we’ll break down what those darts look like in your life right now — fear, shame, doubt, distraction — and why you...
Isaiah 65:17 and Revelation 21:4 have stirred up a lot of fear — some folks read them and panic that heaven is a cosmic brain-wipe. “Will I forget who I am? Will I lose my family? Am I just going to be some glorified NPC on a cloud?” Not even close.
In this episode, we bust the amnesia myth wide open. You’ll hear why Scripture promises identity perfected, not erased — and how the Helmet of Salvation protects your mind from the enemy...
Welcome back to Faithfully Thinking Out Loud, the podcast where holy snark collides with serious faith. In this episode, we’re talking conformity — culture’s sneaky way of trying to turn us into “nice zombies.” The world says, “Be agreeable, live your truth, blend in.” But Romans 12:2 calls us to something radically different: transformation. We’ll break down what it means to be a holy rebel for Christ, how to armor up with the Bre...
Most people know Easter for the empty tomb of Jesus — but tucked inside Matthew’s gospel is one of the wildest details in Scripture. When Jesus died, the earth shook, the temple curtain ripped, and graves broke open. Saints who had been long dead walked into Jerusalem and appeared to many. Imagine the chaos, the amazement, and the whispers spreading through the city!
In this episode of Faithfully Thinking Out Loud (FTOL), we unpack ...
Welcome to Faithfully Thinking Out Loud, where holy snark meets serious faith and we refuse to let the enemy have the last word.
We’ve been walking through the Armor of God, piece by piece, and so far we’ve cinched up the Belt of Truth and taken a good, hard look in the mirror. Because if your belt is loose, your armor sags — and nobody fights well in pajama pants.
This week we’re digging into a battlefield lesson straight out of Act...
Welcome back to FTOL, where holy snark meets serious faith. In today’s episode, we’re tackling a knockoff gospel that’s been making the rounds on Instagram reels, self-help books, and even some pulpits — the so-called Gospel of Me.
It sounds good. It feels good. It tells you you’re enough, you’re awesome, and you deserve all the blessings you can manifest. But here’s the truth: a counterfeit gospel only gives you a counterfeit Jesus...
Welcome to the launch of Faithfully Thinking: Out Loud — where holy snark meets serious faith. In this first episode, I’ll tell you why you’re hearing an AI voice instead of mine (spoiler: caregiving chaos doesn’t make for a quiet studio). But urgency waits for no one — we don’t have time to sit this season out.
We’ll kick things off with a Bible Surprise from Luke 15:20 — where God shocks everyone by sprinting toward His messy kids...
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