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The Bench Podcast

Franklin Lukason

On The Bench Podcast, we focus only on real people and real conversations. We dive deep into the things that really matter, and cut out all the other stuff

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S2 · E25
Wednesday · 1 hr 53 min
Disconnect Jesus from your mum
Welcome to The Bench Podcast with Franklin Lukason, a space for real conversations, with real people. We cover topics on faith, life, the human experience, and how they are all intertwined. On this episode, Franklin is joined by Nathalie, and they have an honest conversation about coming from a legalistic aftcian church background and finding Christ outisde of it. They share experiences of where and how they met Jesus, and how they have leanred to disconnect Jesus from the teachers and leaders they grew up under We hope it blesses you as you listen, and if you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Social media page The Bench Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thebenchpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E24
July 29 · 57 min
Friendship is a high calling
Welcome to The Bench Podcast with Franklin Lukason, a space for real conversations, with real people. We cover topics on faith, life, the human experience, and how they are all intertwined. We hope it blesses you as you listen, and if you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Host - https://www.instagram.com/_e6uka_/ Social media pages The Bench Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thebenchpodcast_/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E23
July 15 · 58 min
How do I give glory to God?
Welcome to The Bench Podcast with Franklin Lukason, a space for real conversations, with real people. We cover topics on faith, life, the human experience, and how they are all intertwined. In this episode, Franklin adrresses two topics. Firstly, he talks about navigating sexual attaraction as a Christian. How soemtimes it can be difficult to distinguish sexual attarction from lust, and how sexual attractions is just information and doesn't always need to be acted on. Then, he switches the topic to giving glory to God, He reads through John 17:1-5, and talks about giving glory God glory is not about doing what we think we should do, but doing what God has called us to do. We hope it blesses you as you listen, and if you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Host - https://www.instagram.com/_e6uka_/ Social media pages The Bench Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thebenchpodcast_/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_benchpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E22
July 8 · 1 hr
Did God ask you to do that?
Welcome to The Bench Podcast with Franklin Lukason, a space for real conversations, with real people. We cover topics on faith, life, the human experience, and how they are all intertwined. In this episode, Franklin dives into the topic of serving in the church and ministry. He highlights that serving God in the capacity of "Ministry" is by calling, not by prefernce, and so not everyone who is a Christian is suposed to be a minister. He also talks briefly about gifts. Finding out the gifts that God has given you, and using those gifts to serve the people around you. We hope it blesses you as you listen, and if you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Host - https://www.instagram.com/_e6uka_/ Social media pages The Bench Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thebenchpodcast_/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E21
June 28 · 1 hr 36 min
We need to protect our women ft Vicky
Welcome to The Bench Podcast with Franklin Lukason, a space for real conversations, with real people. We cover topics on faith, life, the human experience, and how they are all intertwined. In this episode, Franklin is joined by his friend Vicky, and they talk through some serious topics. The talk about Church discipline, and how as a body, it is important for the church to remove people who are harmful to the flock. They also talk about sexual abuse in the church, and how many women don't feel safe enough to speak up/ We hope it blesses you as you listen, and if you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Host - https://www.instagram.com/_e6uka_/ Guest - https://www.instagram.com/vicky.ugbodu/ Social media pages The Bench Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thebenchpodcast_/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E20
June 21 · 1 hr 22 min
What does the Bible say about mentorship?????
Welcome to The Bench Podcast with Franklin Lukason, a space for real conversations, with real people. We cover topics on faith, life, the human experience, and how they are all intertwined. In this episode, Franklin is flying solo. He spends some time dissecting the topic of mentorship.What it is, what it feels like, looks like, sounds like, as well as sharing some personal insights from his experience. He emphasises that wisdom is required to choose a good mentor, and that mentors and mentees have the responsibility to submit to Christ. We hope it blesses you as you listen, and if you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Host - https://www.instagram.com/_e6uka_/ Social media pages The Bench Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thebenchpodcast_/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E19
June 16 · 51 min
Jesus came on a plane ft Ebe
Welcome to The Bench Podcast with Franklin Lukason, a space for real conversations, with real people. We cover topics on faith, life, the human experience, and how they are all intertwined. In this episode, Franklin is joined by Ebe and they just laugh😭😭😭 They talk about some of their early faith experiences, navigating life after giving your life to Christ, and having peace in the middle of difficult storms. We hope it blesses you as you listen, and if you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Host - https://www.instagram.com/_e6uka_/ Guest - https://www.instagram.com/ebzinoo__/ Social media pages The Bench Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thebenchpodcast_/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E18
June 9 · 1 hr 47 min
God is very specific ft Olivia
Welcome to The Bench Podcast with Franklin Lukason, a space for real conversations, with real people. We cover topics on faith, life, the human experience, and how they are all intertwined. In this episode, Franklin is joined by Olivia ad they talk about intimacy with God. They talk about how God gives specific instructions, and it is only when we draw close to him that we know what we should be doing. They also talk about difficult expriences in the church and navigating friction. We hope it blesses you as you listen, and if you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Host - https://www.instagram.com/_e6uka_/ Guest - https://www.instagram.com/oliviamihet/ Social media pages The Bench Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thebenchpodcast_/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E17
May 31 · 1 hr 59 min
What does it mean to be a man? ft Joel
Welcome to The Bench Podcast with Franklin Lukason, a space for real conversations, with real people. We cover topics on faith, life, the human experience, and how they are all intertwined. In this episode, Franklin is joined by Joel, and they talk about friendship, manhood, and love. They discuss the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus, and how he is the only one that can fill the God shaped hole in our hearts. They also discuss manhood and what it means to be a man, countering some of the ideas of the manosphere, and highlighting the truth according to the word. We hope it blesses you as you listen, and if you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Host - https://www.instagram.com/_e6uka_/ Guest - https://www.instagram.com/joelgleasure1/ Social media pages The Bench Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thebenchpodcast_/ The Bench Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_benchpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E16
May 25 · 1 hr 28 min
We have to start telling the truth ft Grace
Welcome to The Bench Podcast with Franklin Lukason, a space for real conversations, with real people. We cover topics on faith, life, the human experience, and how they are all intertwined. In this episode, Franklin is joined by Grace and they have an honest conversation about pain. They talk about some of Jesus's painful experiences and how he navigated them, and liken them to ours. They also touch on the importance of openness and honesty in relationships, and how strenght and courage is required for intimacy. We hope it blesses you as you listen, and if you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Host - https://www.instagram.com/_e6uka_/ Guest - https://www.instagram.com/_graceola/ Social media pages The Bench Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thebenchpodcast_/ The Bench Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_benchpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E15
May 17 · 1 hr 6 min
You don't have to make Christian Art
Welcome to The Bench Podcast with Franklin Lukason, a space for real conversations, with real people. We cover topics on faith, life, the human experience, and how they are all intertwined. In this episode, Franklin talks about taking care of your body as a Christian. He stresses the importance of caring for the body, highlighting that the bosy is a gift from God that we must steward. He also talks about the concept of "Christian Art", stressing that Christians should create art freely, not out of obligation. We hope it blesses you as you listen, and if you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Host - Franklin Lukason - / _e6uka_ Social media pages The Bench Insta - / thebenchpodcast_ The Bench Tiktok - / the_benchpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E14
May 10 · 1 hr 30 min
Am I doing it right??? ft Nora
Welcome to The Bench Podcast with Franklin Lukason, a space for real conversations, with real people. We cover topics on faith, life, the human experience, and how they are all intertwined. In this episode, Franklin sits down with his friend Nora, and they talk about what it's like when you're new to following Jesus, and some of the struggles that arise. They talk about navigating social media, and how some Christian content is "predatory", and also about taking responsibility for what you consume. We hope it blesses you as you listen, and if you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Host - Franklin Lukason - / _e6uka_ Guest - Nora - https://www.instagram.com/noraemilia_/ Social media pages The Bench Insta - / thebenchpodcast_ The Bench Tiktok - / the_benchpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E12
May 3 · 1 hr 37 min
Believers must be sober-minded ft Sean
Welcome to The Bench Podcast with Franklin Lukason, a space for real conversations, with real people. We cover topics on faith, life, the human experience, and how they are all intertwined. In this episode, Franklin is joined by Sean, and together they dive into several topics. They talk about the importance of having a healthy relationship with our emotions as believers, and how we cannot allow oursleves to be given to them. They also touch on the personal responsibility of the believer to carry their own cross and follow Christ. We hope it blesses you as you listen, and if you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Host - Franklin Lukason - https://www.instagram.com/_e6uka_/ Guest - Sean Zira - https://www.instagram.com/mrzira/ Social media pages The Bench Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thebenchpodcast_/ The Bench Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_benchpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E11
April 26 · 37 min
Christ has the power to change you
Welcome to The Bench Podcast with Franklin Lukason, a space for real conversations, with real people. We cover topics on faith, life, the human experience, and how they are all intertwined. In this episode, Franklin talks about being changed by Christ, and what that actually means. He shares his experiences of being changed over the course of his walk with Christ, and how it takes time, consistency, and intimacy to be transformed. We hope it blesses you as you listen, and if you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Host - Franklin Lukason - / _e6uka_ Social media pages The Bench Insta - / thebenchpodcast_ The Bench Tiktok - / the_benchpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E10
April 19 · 1 hr 15 min
If the shoe fits, take it off ft Jodie
Welcome to The Bench Podcast with Franklin Lukason, a space for real conversations, with real people. We cover topics on faith, life, the human experience, and how they are all intertwined. In this episode, Franklin is joined by Jodie and they discuss a range ot topics. They talk about the narrative of faith that children are given and how it shapes them as the grow older, they explore their individual faith backgrounds and how they both came to believe in Jesus Christ, and they talk about navigating wrongdoings within the community and why it is important to keep an open heart. We hope it blesses you as you listen, and if you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Host - Franklin Lukason - https://www.instagram.com/_e6uka_/ Social media pages The Bench Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thebenchpodcast_/ The Bench Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_benchpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E9
April 12 · 32 min
The blessing of the Lord maketh rich
Welcome to The Bench Podcast with Franklin Lukason, a space for real conversations, with real people. We cover topics on faith, life, the human experience, and how they are all intertwined. In this episode, Franklin is running solo, amd he talks about some of the lessons he has been learning in his walk with God. He talks about how it feels when God exposes parts of the heart that are in need of work, and how to navigate them. He also talks experiencing rejection, and how to overcome it through Christ. We hope it blesses you as you listen. If you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Host - Franklin Lukason https://www.instagram.com/_e6uka_/ Social media pages The Bench Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thebenchpodcast_/ The Bench Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@UCc0HY4mfK4oPKXAFcLrh4fQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E8
Nov 23, 2025 · 47 min
When God gives you a mirror
Welcome to The Bench Podcast with Franklin Lukason, a space for real conversations, with real people. We cover topics on faith, life, the human experience, and how they are all intertwined. In this episode, Franklin is running solo, amd he talks about some of the lessons he has been learning in his walk with God. He talks about how it feels when God exposes parts of the heart that are in need of work, and how to navigate them. He also talks experiencing rejection, and how to overcome it through Christ. We hope it blesses you as you listen. If you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Host - Franklin Lukason https://www.instagram.com/_e6uka_/ Social media pages The Bench Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thebenchpodcast_/ The Bench Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@UCc0HY4mfK4oPKXAFcLrh4fQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E7
Nov 1, 2025 · 52 min
Trusting God in the Deep End
Welcome to The Bench Podcast with Franklin Lukason, a space for real conversations, with real people. We cover topics on faith, life, the human experience, and how they are all intertwined. In this episode, Franklin is joined by Chris, and they talk about navigating the deep end. A place full of uncertainty, and learning to trust God there. The share personal experiences of being in the deep end, and also speak on rest, managing finance, and not finding your value in your work. We hope it blesses you as you listen. If you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more:) Host - Franklin Lukason https://www.instagram.com/_e6uka_/ Guest - Christopher Hockey https://www.instagram.com/christopherhockeymusic/ Social media pages The Bench Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thebenchpodcast_/ The Bench Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@UCc0HY4mfK4oPKXAFcLrh4fQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E6
Oct 12, 2025 · 57 min
Opportunity in Crisis
Welcome to The Bench Podcast with Franklin Lukason, a space for real conversations . We cover topics on faith, life, culture, the human experience, and how they are all intertwined. In this episode, Franklin talks about being finding yourself in a state of crisis and navigating through it. He shares some of his experiences with being in crisis, and shares some of the things he has learnt. If you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Host - Franklin Lukason https://www.instagram.com/_e6uka_/ Social media pages The Bench Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thebenchpodcast_/ The Bench Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@UCc0HY4mfK4oPKXAFcLrh4fQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E5
Oct 11, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Being Productive is not the same as Bearing Fruit
If you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Host - Franklin Lukason https://www.instagram.com/_e6uka_/ Social media pages The Bench Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thebenchpodcast_/ The Bench Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@UCc0HY4mfK4oPKXAFcLrh4fQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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