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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 · E31
Friday · 53 min
GOD Is Preparing You for a NEW SEASON | Here's Why Your Life Feels So Uncomfortable Right Now
Have you ever wondered why life suddenly feels uncomfortable, why things no longer seem to fit, or why everything around you feels like it's changing? What if the discomfort you're experiencing is not a setback but a sign that God is preparing you for a new season? Sometimes, before God takes us into a new chapter of our lives, He begins to change our surroundings, our priorities, our relationships, and even our desires. What once felt comfortable may suddenly become uncomfortable because God is preparing you for something greater. In this powerful and faith-building message, discover why God may be allowing you to experience discomfort, uncertainty, unexpected changes, and seasons of waiting. Learn how to recognize when God is calling you into a new season, how to trust His timing, and why you must not allow fear, frustration, or uncertainty to distract you from His purpose. Remember, not every uncomfortable season is a bad season. Sometimes, God uses uncomfortable moments to develop your faith, strengthen your character, redirect your path, and prepare you for the next chapter of your destiny. If you are feeling stuck, spiritually unsettled, or uncertain about what God is doing in your life, this message will encourage you to trust Him, embrace the process, and keep moving forward in faith. We hope it blesses you as you listen, and if you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Social Media Pages The Bench Insta - / thebenchpodcast The Bench TikTok - / the_benchpodcast Don't Forget to: 👍 Like this video if it blesses you. 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe for more faith-filled conversations, biblical encouragement, and messages to strengthen your walk with God. Hashtags #NewSeason #GodsTiming #ChristianMotivation #TrustGod #GodsPurpose #SpiritualGrowth #FaithInGod #ChristianEncouragement #GodIsPreparingYou #WalkingByFaith #TheBenchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E30
Friday · 49 min
The REAL Value: We ALL Need Each Other
The REAL Value: We ALL Need Each Other | The Bench Podcast What is the real value of human connection, and why do we all need each other to grow, succeed, and thrive in life? In this episode of The Bench Podcast, we explore the importance of relationships, the power of community, and the truth that no one succeeds entirely alone. In a world that often celebrates independence and individual achievements, it is easy to forget that behind every great achievement, there is often someone who offered support, guidance, encouragement, or an opportunity. We discuss why genuine connections matter, the importance of recognizing the value in others, and how mutual support can help us become better individuals. Whether in our personal lives, careers, relationships, or communities, learning to value one another can make a meaningful difference. This conversation is a reminder that we are not meant to do life alone. Everyone has something valuable to contribute, and sometimes, the person you overlook may be the very person who helps you take your next step forward. 🎙️ In this episode, we explore: - The REAL value of human relationships and connections. - Why nobody truly succeeds alone. - The importance of supporting and appreciating others. - How collaboration and unity create opportunities for growth - Why recognizing the value in people can transform our lives. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION What does “We All Need Each Other” mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments below. We would love to hear your perspective! 👍 If you enjoy meaningful conversations that challenge your thinking and inspire personal growth, give this video a thumbs-up, subscribe to The Bench Podcast, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. 📢 Share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that their life matters and that we all have a role to play in one another's journey. Welcome to The Bench Podcast — where meaningful conversations inspire fresh perspectives and help us see life differently. #TheBenchPodcast #WeAllNeedEachOther #TheRealValue #HumanConnection #PersonalGrowth #Relationships #Unity #MeaningfulConversations #LifeLessons #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E29
September 25 · 1 hr 12 min
You can't live in your comfort zone! ft Liz
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 his close friend Liz, and they have an honest conversation about the comfort zone, and how Christ calls us out of it as we follow him. They share personal experiences of being drawn out of the comfort zone by God, and practical tips on living outside the comfort zone, and in the will of God. We hope it blesses you as you listen, and if you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Social media pages The Bench Insta - / thebenchpodcast The Bench Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_benchpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E28
September 16 · 1 hr 1 min
Love and Abuse cannot co-exist!
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 riding solo and he has ANOTHER conversation about abuse. He dissects the topics of love and abuse seperately, and how they relate to faith in Jesus, He also emphasises that both cannot co-exist in the situation, and a person can only one or the other at a time. We hope it blesses you as you listen, and if you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Social media pages The Bench Insta - / thebenchpodcast The Bench Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_benchpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E27
September 9 · 1 hr 28 min
Horses don't stop, they keep going! 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. On this episode, Franklin is joined by his friend Dean, and they have a conversation about failure and perseverance. The conversation focuses on what it feels like to your "spark" as a follower as Jesus. They highlight that the spark is not the deifning factor in following Christ, but it is sacrifice and his spirit that hold the body together. We hope it blesses you as you listen, and if you like the conversation, feel free to stick around for more :) Social media pages The Bench Insta - / thebenchpodcast The Bench Tiktokt - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_benchpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E26
September 2 · 1 hr 8 min
God does not partner with abusers
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 solo, and he talks through the topic of abuse and how it relaes wit the character of God. He emphasies that God is love, and the devil is the source of sin. He also highlights that God holds those who commit abusive acts accountable, and he is the one who punishes. 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 The Bench Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_benchpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E25
August 26 · 1 hr 53 min
Disconnect Jesus from your mum ft Nathalie
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.

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