Soul02
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258 episodes
When God Withdraws: Not Abandonment, but Revelation
In 2 Chronicles 32:31, we find one of the most sobering statements in Scripture: “God left him to himself, in order to test him and to know all that was in his heart.” What does it mean when God “steps back”? Is it aban...
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Formed or Deformed | Why Limiting Social Media Restores the Soul
We like to think we’re just checking our phones. But something deeper is happening. Spiritual formation never stops. The question isn’t if you’re being shaped—but by what. If the algorithm i...
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Soul Talk: Redefining Your Inner Narrative
When I was younger, I worried about what people said about me. Now I worry about what I say about me. Because the most powerful voice shaping your life isn’t the critic on the outside—it’s the one rehearsing narratives inside your own head.&nbs...
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Five Myths About Suffering Every Christian Must Unlearn
Sometimes our greatest struggle is not the pain we carry, but the myths we believe about pain. Many Christians believe at least one dangerous lie about suffering. But Scripture tells a very different story....
Rooted in Difficult Places
Jesus said something remarkable to the church in Pergamum: “I know where you live.” He didn’t minimize their pressure. He didn’t deny the darkness. He didn’t ask them to leave. He called the...
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Why Tolerance Is More Dangerous Than Persecution
Why Tolerance Is More Dangerous Than Persecution.Israel didn’t abandon God in a single moment.They simply stopped questioning what surrounded them.And what they tolerated… eventually became the culture they lived.
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Eden or Babylon? What’s Shaping Your Faith
The Bible never treats land, place, or environment as spiritually empty. From Eden to exile, Scripture reminds us that where we live shapes how we live.In today’s Soul02 episode, The Land Is Not Neutral, we explore how environments—physical...
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Who is Actually Controlling Your Mind? (Not Who You Think)
This Soul02 episode explores the contrast between the beast and the lamb, emphasizing that the "book of revelation" is about worship and allegiance, not just end-time charts. It encourages "christianity" to consider whether modern technological...
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Spiritual Orphans: How God Restores Our Identity
When Adam and Eve stepped outside the garden, they didn’t just lose a home — they lost a sense of belonging. And ever since, their children have carried that ache. Today, we’re talking about why so many believers still feel lik...
Why the Book of Revelation Was Never Meant to Scare You
The Book of Revelation was written to strengthen courage— so why has it produced so much fear? In this episode, we contrast fear-based eschatology with hope-shaped discipleship—and ask what Scripture was really meant to form in us.&...
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Skip the Prophecy Charts—Here's What Revelation Actually Reveals
Is the Book of Revelation meant to be decoded with prophecy charts and timelines—or have we misunderstood its purpose? In this episode of Soul02, Lou Perez challenges popular end-times speculation and explores why Revelation ...
Your Spiritual Marathon Just Got Longer: Here's How to Finish
Around mile twenty, marathon runners hit the wall. That’s where many believers struggle too—not because they’ve quit, but because they’re carrying what Jesus already finished. If you’re struggling with burnout, delayed r...
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What Happens When You Treat Faith Like Fast Food?
Why does faith feel empty? In this episode of Soul02, discuss the critical challenge facing the Church today: the rise of consumer Christianity. Church has become a fast-food drive-thru. Pick your music, pick your serm...
Divine Protection: Safeguarding Against Spiritual Attacks
We don’t fall into spiritual attack because God failed to protect us. We fall because We stopped standing where protection is found. In this episode we explore Divine Protection: Safeguarding Against Spiritual Atta...
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Build Your Year on Renewal Not Resolutions
Every January, we try to fix our lives with bigger plans, stronger willpower, and a list of resolutions that usually die by February. But what if the problem isn’t your effort… it’s your starting point? In today’s episo...
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Living on the Line: Standing Between Two Kingdoms
Many believers are living with one foot in God’s kingdom and one in the world—and it’s tearing them apart. Today, we’re talking about how to stop living divided and step fully into the kingdom that gives life on Soul02.
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The Shadow Side of Talent: When Gifting Outruns Character
Every gift has two sides — the light that reflects God’s glory, and the shadow that seeks our own. Today, we’re talking about “The Shadow Side of Talent,” and the danger of talent taking you where your character c...
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Beyond Fairness: How the Bible Redefines Justice
What if the justice you’re longing for isn’t found in protest signs or policy debates—but in the surprising grace of God, which then sends you out to the vulnerable? Stay with me as we unpack how the Hebrew words mishpat and tzedaq...
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Freedom to Be Bored: Silence is Not Weakness — it’s Formation
Are you chronically busy, ever-scrolling, always “on”? What if the stillness you try to avoid is the very place where God meets you? In this episode of the Soul02 podcast, Lou Perez explores the surprising work of boredom in our sp...
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The Devil Is NOT in the Details — God Is
We’ve all heard the phrase, “the devil is in the details.” But what if that’s not true? In this episode of Soul02, Pastor Lou Perez challenges the myth and shows why the details actually belong to God. Discover ho...
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Identity-Idolatry: When “I am” Replaces the “I AM”
"In today’s self-obsessed world, even Christians can fall into a trap: replacing the ‘I AM’ with ‘I am.’ Has self-focus quietly taken God’s place in your life? Let’s find out." Identity is important—but when se...
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The One Thing You Must Never Lose: Shackleton’s Lesson on Hope
What’s the one thing you can lose and still survive—and the one thing you can never lose without dying inside? Today, I want to share with you a story from one of the most remarkable survival journeys ever attempted, and f...
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Why Humility Matters Most-and What Pride is Costing You
In this episode of Soul02, we explore the biblical call to humility and gentleness, drawing from 1 Peter 5 and timeless Christian wisdom. We’ll discuss why humility matters, how it transforms relationships, and how ...
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Customized Faith: Why DYI Religion Can’t Save You
"We live in a world where faith is being customized like playlists on Spotify—picked apart, rearranged, and tailored to personal taste. But here’s the problem: a DIY faith may feel comfortable, but it cannot save you. In today’s episo...
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The Character of the Called: 5 Traits
What does it mean to walk out the character of the calling you have received? In this episode of Soul02, I unpack Ephesians 4:1–6, where the Apostle Paul reveals the five defining traits of a life shaped by Christ: humility, gentle...
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