<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Project 16:15]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Project 16:15 is a faith-based podcast rooted in the mission pf Mark 16:15 - "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."</p><p></p><p>It's a raw, real, and intentional space where two hosts step into conversations that matter. Through interviews, testimonies, and honest dialogue, the show reaches people right where they are - whether they believe, doubt, or are just searching.</p><p></p><p>Each episode blends:</p><p>*Guest conversations (believers, non believers, and everyone in between)</p><p>*Personal testimonies and life experiences</p><p>*Street interviews and reactions</p><p>*Gospel-centered discussions that aren't forced-but naturally woven into real conversations</p><p></p><p>The heart behind Project 16:15 isn't just to talk about faith-it's to live it out in real time, inviting others into authentic encounters with truth, purpose, and ultimately, Jesus.</p><p></p><p>It's not polished religion.</p><p>It's not surface-level conversation.</p><p></p><p>It's the Great Commission in motion-captured on camera.</p>]]></description><link>instagram.com/project1615podcast</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:03:30 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/csjpRN4H.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Cole Huffman & Bradley Jones]]></author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:03 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Cole Huffman & Bradley Jones]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Christianity]]></category><itunes:author>Cole Huffman &amp; Bradley Jones</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Project 16:15 is a faith-based podcast rooted in the mission pf Mark 16:15 - &quot;Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It&apos;s a raw, real, and intentional space where two hosts step into conversations that matter. Through interviews, testimonies, and honest dialogue, the show reaches people right where they are - whether they believe, doubt, or are just searching.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode blends:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;*Guest conversations (believers, non believers, and everyone in between)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;*Personal testimonies and life experiences&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;*Street interviews and reactions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;*Gospel-centered discussions that aren&apos;t forced-but naturally woven into real conversations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The heart behind Project 16:15 isn&apos;t just to talk about faith-it&apos;s to live it out in real time, inviting others into authentic encounters with truth, purpose, and ultimately, Jesus.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It&apos;s not polished religion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It&apos;s not surface-level conversation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It&apos;s the Great Commission in motion-captured on camera.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Cole Huffman &amp; Bradley Jones</itunes:name><itunes:email>project1615podcast@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a662463c-c1fc-41bb-9f5a-2c77917fa1ad/logos/1e51187d-d3d1-4efd-89b4-dd6ed4752def.jpeg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Episode #9 | God Is In The Waiting]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What do you do when it feels like God has forgotten you?<br /><br />Whether you’re waiting for a spouse, a child, healing, a promotion, direction, or an answered prayer, every believer eventually walks through a season where God’s timing doesn’t match their own.<br /><br />In this episode of Project <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2p9wHHT9As&amp;t=975s">16:15</a>, we have an honest conversation about what it means to trust God when the answer hasn’t come yet. We share personal stories, wrestle with difficult questions, and look at the lives of Abraham, Sarah, Joseph, David, Job, Paul, and even Jesus at the tomb of Lazarus to discover that waiting is never wasted when it’s placed in God’s hands.<br /><br />We also discuss:<br />• Why “it’s God’s timing” isn’t always the most helpful thing to hear<br />• How to encourage someone who is hurting<br />• Whether God’s delay means “no”<br />• How to celebrate others while you’re still waiting<br />• The danger of comparison, doubt, and taking matters into our own hands<br />• Why the strongest faith is often found before the miracle arrives<br /><br />If you’re in a season of waiting, our prayer is that this conversation reminds you that God hasn’t abandoned you. He is still working—even when you can’t see it.<br /><br />“The strongest faith isn’t worshipping God after the miracle. It’s worshipping Him while the prayer is still unanswered.”<br /><br />📖 Key Scriptures:<br />James 1:3–4<br />John 11<br />Romans 8:1<br />2 Corinthians 12:9<br />Galatians 4:4<br />Matthew <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2p9wHHT9As&amp;t=688s">11:28</a>–30<br />Job 2 &amp; 38<br /><br />If this episode encouraged you, consider liking the video, subscribing, and sharing it with someone who may be walking through a waiting season.<br /><br />📱 Follow Project <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2p9wHHT9As&amp;t=975s">16:15</a><br />Instagram: @project1615podcast<br />TikTok: @project1615<br /><br />“And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.’” — Mark <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2p9wHHT9As&amp;t=975s">16:15</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4b7279bf-bc15-45ab-8c5d-8b641ca8ddc7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cole Huffman & Bradley Jones]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:00:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/df9a26681e9eaf3af119a71d7196bc56cf2182ebcba41727bc06d66f2febcc8b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0YjcyNzliZi1iYzE1LTQ1YWItOGM1ZC04YjY0MWNhOGRkYzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhNjYyNDYzYy1jMWZjLTQxYmItOWY1YS0yYzc3OTE3ZmExYWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWYxNGQ5NGNlMjdjMDJmZTYwOTdhNzMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE2YzEwOWIwNDRjMTM1MGUwZjMxNTdiL3Byb2plY3RzLXN0dWRpby1saWhFaS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctMzFfXzUtMy01NS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="38498238" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a662463c-c1fc-41bb-9f5a-2c77917fa1ad/episodes/4b7279bf-bc15-45ab-8c5d-8b641ca8ddc7/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What do you do when it feels like God has forgotten you?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whether you’re waiting for a spouse, a child, healing, a promotion, direction, or an answered prayer, every believer eventually walks through a season where God’s timing doesn’t match their own.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this episode of Project &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2p9wHHT9As&amp;amp;t=975s&quot;&gt;16:15&lt;/a&gt;, we have an honest conversation about what it means to trust God when the answer hasn’t come yet. We share personal stories, wrestle with difficult questions, and look at the lives of Abraham, Sarah, Joseph, David, Job, Paul, and even Jesus at the tomb of Lazarus to discover that waiting is never wasted when it’s placed in God’s hands.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We also discuss:&lt;br /&gt;• Why “it’s God’s timing” isn’t always the most helpful thing to hear&lt;br /&gt;• How to encourage someone who is hurting&lt;br /&gt;• Whether God’s delay means “no”&lt;br /&gt;• How to celebrate others while you’re still waiting&lt;br /&gt;• The danger of comparison, doubt, and taking matters into our own hands&lt;br /&gt;• Why the strongest faith is often found before the miracle arrives&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you’re in a season of waiting, our prayer is that this conversation reminds you that God hasn’t abandoned you. He is still working—even when you can’t see it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“The strongest faith isn’t worshipping God after the miracle. It’s worshipping Him while the prayer is still unanswered.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📖 Key Scriptures:&lt;br /&gt;James 1:3–4&lt;br /&gt;John 11&lt;br /&gt;Romans 8:1&lt;br /&gt;2 Corinthians 12:9&lt;br /&gt;Galatians 4:4&lt;br /&gt;Matthew &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2p9wHHT9As&amp;amp;t=688s&quot;&gt;11:28&lt;/a&gt;–30&lt;br /&gt;Job 2 &amp;amp; 38&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If this episode encouraged you, consider liking the video, subscribing, and sharing it with someone who may be walking through a waiting season.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📱 Follow Project &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2p9wHHT9As&amp;amp;t=975s&quot;&gt;16:15&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Instagram: @project1615podcast&lt;br /&gt;TikTok: @project1615&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.’” — Mark &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2p9wHHT9As&amp;amp;t=975s&quot;&gt;16:15&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:20:12</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a662463c-c1fc-41bb-9f5a-2c77917fa1ad/logos/1e51187d-d3d1-4efd-89b4-dd6ed4752def.jpeg"/><itunes:title>Episode #9 | God Is In The Waiting</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode #7 | Stand Up & Be Men]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Project <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VllXOeNfja4&amp;t=975s">16:15</a> Podcast Ep. 7 | Stand Up &amp; Be Men | Biblical Manhood in a Confused World <br /><br />What does it actually mean to be a man?<br /><br />In a culture that either labels masculinity as toxic or redefines it altogether, the conversation around manhood has never been more important. During Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, the Project <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VllXOeNfja4&amp;t=975s">16:15</a> team sits down to discuss what Scripture says about biblical manhood and why God’s design for men is still relevant today.<br /><br />Using 1 Corinthians <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VllXOeNfja4&amp;t=973s">16:13</a>-14 as the foundation—“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”—we explore what it means to be a servant leader, protector, provider, husband, father, friend, and follower of Christ.<br /><br />In this episode, we discuss:<br /><br />• What biblical masculinity is—and what it isn’t<br />• The difference between strength and aggression<br />• Why emotional maturity matters for men<br />• Toxic masculinity vs. counterfeit masculinity<br />• The attack on young men in modern culture<br />• Leadership in marriage and the home<br />• Raising boys into godly men<br />• Responsibility, discipline, and sacrifice<br />• Why men need accountability and brotherhood<br />• Standing firm in faith when culture pushes back<br />• How Jesus perfectly models biblical manhood<br />• The balance between the Lion and the Lamb<br /><br />We also tackle difficult topics facing men today, including pornography, passivity, isolation, addiction, fatherlessness, spiritual apathy, and the challenges of leading a family in a world that often rejects God’s design.<br /><br />Whether you’re a husband, father, son, mentor, coach, or simply a man trying to follow Christ faithfully, this conversation is for you.<br /><br />The world tells men to either dominate or disappear.<br /><br />Jesus calls men to something greater.<br /><br />He calls us to stand watchfully, lead sacrificially, love deeply, and live courageously.<br /><br />The greatest example of manhood isn’t found in a celebrity, influencer, athlete, or self-help guru.<br /><br />It’s found in Jesus Christ.<br /><br />📖 Key Scriptures:<br />• 1 Corinthians <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VllXOeNfja4&amp;t=973s">16:13</a>-14<br />• 1 Peter 5:8<br />• Romans 12:2<br />• Ephesians <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VllXOeNfja4&amp;t=323s">5:23</a><br />• Ephesians 6:4<br />• 2 Timothy 1:7<br />• 1 Corinthians <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VllXOeNfja4&amp;t=791s">13:11</a>-12<br />• Genesis 2:8<br /><br />If this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you in any way, consider sharing it with a friend, brother, husband, father, or son.<br /><br />🎙️ Join the conversation.<br />📩 Need prayer or someone to talk to? Reach out to us—we’d love to connect with you.<br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9abe5ce2-5369-457f-95e6-d09b55f243e9</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cole Huffman & Bradley Jones]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:40:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/989e6d827374ca0d370e3674d3779b7bf0eaf6b9fed68c440f9124e7cd244e8d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5YWJlNWNlMi01MzY5LTQ1N2YtOTVlNi1kMDliNTVmMjQzZTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhNjYyNDYzYy1jMWZjLTQxYmItOWY1YS0yYzc3OTE3ZmExYWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWYxNGQ5NGNlMjdjMDJmZTYwOTdhNzMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE2YzBjMjUyZmMwN2RiMDBlNjVhNDRlL3Byb2plY3RzLXN0dWRpby1saWhFaS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctMzFfXzQtNDQtNTMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="45991201" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a662463c-c1fc-41bb-9f5a-2c77917fa1ad/episodes/9abe5ce2-5369-457f-95e6-d09b55f243e9/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Project &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VllXOeNfja4&amp;amp;t=975s&quot;&gt;16:15&lt;/a&gt; Podcast Ep. 7 | Stand Up &amp;amp; Be Men | Biblical Manhood in a Confused World &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What does it actually mean to be a man?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In a culture that either labels masculinity as toxic or redefines it altogether, the conversation around manhood has never been more important. During Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, the Project &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VllXOeNfja4&amp;amp;t=975s&quot;&gt;16:15&lt;/a&gt; team sits down to discuss what Scripture says about biblical manhood and why God’s design for men is still relevant today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Using 1 Corinthians &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VllXOeNfja4&amp;amp;t=973s&quot;&gt;16:13&lt;/a&gt;-14 as the foundation—“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”—we explore what it means to be a servant leader, protector, provider, husband, father, friend, and follower of Christ.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this episode, we discuss:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• What biblical masculinity is—and what it isn’t&lt;br /&gt;• The difference between strength and aggression&lt;br /&gt;• Why emotional maturity matters for men&lt;br /&gt;• Toxic masculinity vs. counterfeit masculinity&lt;br /&gt;• The attack on young men in modern culture&lt;br /&gt;• Leadership in marriage and the home&lt;br /&gt;• Raising boys into godly men&lt;br /&gt;• Responsibility, discipline, and sacrifice&lt;br /&gt;• Why men need accountability and brotherhood&lt;br /&gt;• Standing firm in faith when culture pushes back&lt;br /&gt;• How Jesus perfectly models biblical manhood&lt;br /&gt;• The balance between the Lion and the Lamb&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We also tackle difficult topics facing men today, including pornography, passivity, isolation, addiction, fatherlessness, spiritual apathy, and the challenges of leading a family in a world that often rejects God’s design.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whether you’re a husband, father, son, mentor, coach, or simply a man trying to follow Christ faithfully, this conversation is for you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The world tells men to either dominate or disappear.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Jesus calls men to something greater.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He calls us to stand watchfully, lead sacrificially, love deeply, and live courageously.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The greatest example of manhood isn’t found in a celebrity, influencer, athlete, or self-help guru.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s found in Jesus Christ.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📖 Key Scriptures:&lt;br /&gt;• 1 Corinthians &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VllXOeNfja4&amp;amp;t=973s&quot;&gt;16:13&lt;/a&gt;-14&lt;br /&gt;• 1 Peter 5:8&lt;br /&gt;• Romans 12:2&lt;br /&gt;• Ephesians &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VllXOeNfja4&amp;amp;t=323s&quot;&gt;5:23&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Ephesians 6:4&lt;br /&gt;• 2 Timothy 1:7&lt;br /&gt;• 1 Corinthians &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VllXOeNfja4&amp;amp;t=791s&quot;&gt;13:11&lt;/a&gt;-12&lt;br /&gt;• Genesis 2:8&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you in any way, consider sharing it with a friend, brother, husband, father, or son.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎙️ Join the conversation.&lt;br /&gt;📩 Need prayer or someone to talk to? Reach out to us—we’d love to connect with you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:35:49</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a662463c-c1fc-41bb-9f5a-2c77917fa1ad/logos/1e51187d-d3d1-4efd-89b4-dd6ed4752def.jpeg"/><itunes:title>Episode #7 | Stand Up &amp; Be Men</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode #6 | Heroes Of The Bible]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>PROJECT 16:15 PODCAST | EPISODE 6<br /><br />Heroes of the Bible: Gideon, Elijah &amp; Samson | Broken People, Big Faith &amp; the Gospel<br /><br />What makes someone a “hero” in the Bible?<br /><br />In Episode 6 of the Project 16:15 Podcast, Brad, Cole, and Cam sit down to unpack three powerful — yet deeply flawed — figures of the Old Testament: Gideon, Elijah, and Samson.<br /><br />Too often, biblical heroes are presented as larger-than-life figures who had unwavering faith and perfect character. But Scripture tells a different story.<br /><br />Gideon struggled with fear and insecurity while hiding in a winepress. Elijah called fire down from heaven yet found himself exhausted, isolated, and asking God to take his life. Samson possessed incredible strength but repeatedly fell into pride, compromise, and temptation.<br /><br />This episode explores a powerful truth: God uses imperfect people to accomplish His perfect will.<br /><br />Together, we break down:<br /><br />⚔️ Gideon — fear, calling, obedience, spiritual warfare, idolatry, the Midianites, the “Angel of the Lord,” and how Gideon points us toward Christ.<br /><br />🔥 Elijah — Mount Carmel, confronting false prophets, spiritual burnout, the broom tree moment, hearing God in the whisper, and what faith looks like after the mountaintop.<br /><br />🦁 Samson — strength without discipline, compromise, Delilah, redemption, Nazarite vows, and the surprising ways Samson foreshadows Jesus.<br /><br />Throughout the conversation we wrestle with questions like:<br /><br />• What actually makes someone a hero of the Bible?<br />• Can God still use broken, fearful, prideful, or exhausted people?<br />• Why does Scripture refuse to hide the failures of its heroes?<br />• What do Gideon, Elijah, and Samson reveal about Jesus?<br />• How do these stories apply to our own struggles with fear, temptation, burnout, insecurity, pride, and faith?<br /><br />Most importantly, this episode points to the reality that every biblical hero ultimately falls short — except One.<br /><br />Gideon couldn’t save perfectly.<br />Elijah couldn’t sustain himself.<br />Samson couldn’t overcome his flesh.<br /><br />But Jesus could.<br /><br />Because while Gideon, Elijah, and Samson were shadows, Christ is the fulfillment.<br /><br />Whether you feel like:<br /><br />• Gideon hiding in fear<br />• Elijah exhausted under the broom tree<br />• Samson trapped in compromise and consequences<br /><br />There is hope — because God still meets ordinary, broken people exactly where they are.<br /><br />“The same God that called Gideon out of hiding still calls us today.”<br /><br />⏱️ TIMESTAMPS<br />00:00 – Opening prayer &amp; episode intro<br />01:33 – What makes a biblical hero?<br />06:12  – Gideon: fear, calling &amp; the winepress<br />09:26 – The Angel of the Lord &amp; Christophany discussion<br />12:07 – Gideon, idolatry &amp; spiritual warfare<br />38:59 – Elijah: Mount Carmel &amp; false prophets of Baal<br />44:34 – Elijah’s broom tree moment &amp; burnout<br />48:56 – God speaks in whispers, not just fire<br />52:53 – Samson: strength, Delilah &amp; downfall<br />53:36 – Samson as a shadow pointing to Christ<br />74:13 – Heroes of the Bible &amp; the Gospel connection<br />93:44 – Final reflections &amp; prayer<br /><br />📖 Key Scriptures Discussed<br />Judges 6–8 (Gideon)<br />1 Kings 18–19 (Elijah)<br />Judges 13–16 (Samson)<br />Isaiah 9:4–6<br />2 Timothy 1:7<br />Hebrews 11<br /><br />🎙️ About Project 16:15<br />Project 16:15 exists to proclaim the Gospel, wrestle with Scripture, engage culture through a biblical lens, and point people toward Jesus Christ.<br /><br />“If God can use Gideon, Elijah, and Samson — He can use you.”<br /><br />👇 Drop a comment below:<br />Who is your favorite hero of the Bible — and why?<br /><br />#Project1615 #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #HeroesOfTheBible #JesusChrist #Gideon #Elijah #Samson #Faith #BiblePodcast #Christianity #ChristianYouTube #BiblicalTruth #ChristianMen #OldTestament #Gospel</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ff908fbd-2165-4951-95d3-adce281ae92e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cole Huffman & Bradley Jones]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/bf4f49455a70def7a7f3552fad3f1fa9f1fafcd4b144dc402e0a76bb84ca13e1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmZjkwOGZiZC0yMTY1LTQ5NTEtOTVkMy1hZGNlMjgxYWU5MmUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhNjYyNDYzYy1jMWZjLTQxYmItOWY1YS0yYzc3OTE3ZmExYWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWYxNGQ5NGNlMjdjMDJmZTYwOTdhNzMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExY2M0YTcyYmQwODlmYTIyMTBlZDY1L3Byb2plY3RzLXN0dWRpby1saWhFaS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTYtMV9fMS0zMC00Ny5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="183408894" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a662463c-c1fc-41bb-9f5a-2c77917fa1ad/episodes/ff908fbd-2165-4951-95d3-adce281ae92e/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;PROJECT 16:15 PODCAST | EPISODE 6&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Heroes of the Bible: Gideon, Elijah &amp;amp; Samson | Broken People, Big Faith &amp;amp; the Gospel&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What makes someone a “hero” in the Bible?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In Episode 6 of the Project 16:15 Podcast, Brad, Cole, and Cam sit down to unpack three powerful — yet deeply flawed — figures of the Old Testament: Gideon, Elijah, and Samson.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Too often, biblical heroes are presented as larger-than-life figures who had unwavering faith and perfect character. But Scripture tells a different story.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Gideon struggled with fear and insecurity while hiding in a winepress. Elijah called fire down from heaven yet found himself exhausted, isolated, and asking God to take his life. Samson possessed incredible strength but repeatedly fell into pride, compromise, and temptation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This episode explores a powerful truth: God uses imperfect people to accomplish His perfect will.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Together, we break down:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;⚔️ Gideon — fear, calling, obedience, spiritual warfare, idolatry, the Midianites, the “Angel of the Lord,” and how Gideon points us toward Christ.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🔥 Elijah — Mount Carmel, confronting false prophets, spiritual burnout, the broom tree moment, hearing God in the whisper, and what faith looks like after the mountaintop.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🦁 Samson — strength without discipline, compromise, Delilah, redemption, Nazarite vows, and the surprising ways Samson foreshadows Jesus.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Throughout the conversation we wrestle with questions like:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• What actually makes someone a hero of the Bible?&lt;br /&gt;• Can God still use broken, fearful, prideful, or exhausted people?&lt;br /&gt;• Why does Scripture refuse to hide the failures of its heroes?&lt;br /&gt;• What do Gideon, Elijah, and Samson reveal about Jesus?&lt;br /&gt;• How do these stories apply to our own struggles with fear, temptation, burnout, insecurity, pride, and faith?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most importantly, this episode points to the reality that every biblical hero ultimately falls short — except One.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Gideon couldn’t save perfectly.&lt;br /&gt;Elijah couldn’t sustain himself.&lt;br /&gt;Samson couldn’t overcome his flesh.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But Jesus could.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Because while Gideon, Elijah, and Samson were shadows, Christ is the fulfillment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whether you feel like:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Gideon hiding in fear&lt;br /&gt;• Elijah exhausted under the broom tree&lt;br /&gt;• Samson trapped in compromise and consequences&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There is hope — because God still meets ordinary, broken people exactly where they are.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“The same God that called Gideon out of hiding still calls us today.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;⏱️ TIMESTAMPS&lt;br /&gt;00:00 – Opening prayer &amp;amp; episode intro&lt;br /&gt;01:33 – What makes a biblical hero?&lt;br /&gt;06:12  – Gideon: fear, calling &amp;amp; the winepress&lt;br /&gt;09:26 – The Angel of the Lord &amp;amp; Christophany discussion&lt;br /&gt;12:07 – Gideon, idolatry &amp;amp; spiritual warfare&lt;br /&gt;38:59 – Elijah: Mount Carmel &amp;amp; false prophets of Baal&lt;br /&gt;44:34 – Elijah’s broom tree moment &amp;amp; burnout&lt;br /&gt;48:56 – God speaks in whispers, not just fire&lt;br /&gt;52:53 – Samson: strength, Delilah &amp;amp; downfall&lt;br /&gt;53:36 – Samson as a shadow pointing to Christ&lt;br /&gt;74:13 – Heroes of the Bible &amp;amp; the Gospel connection&lt;br /&gt;93:44 – Final reflections &amp;amp; prayer&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📖 Key Scriptures Discussed&lt;br /&gt;Judges 6–8 (Gideon)&lt;br /&gt;1 Kings 18–19 (Elijah)&lt;br /&gt;Judges 13–16 (Samson)&lt;br /&gt;Isaiah 9:4–6&lt;br /&gt;2 Timothy 1:7&lt;br /&gt;Hebrews 11&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎙️ About Project 16:15&lt;br /&gt;Project 16:15 exists to proclaim the Gospel, wrestle with Scripture, engage culture through a biblical lens, and point people toward Jesus Christ.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“If God can use Gideon, Elijah, and Samson — He can use you.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;👇 Drop a comment below:&lt;br /&gt;Who is your favorite hero of the Bible — and why?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#Project1615 #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #HeroesOfTheBible #JesusChrist #Gideon #Elijah #Samson #Faith #BiblePodcast #Christianity #ChristianYouTube #BiblicalTruth #ChristianMen #OldTestament #Gospel&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:35:32</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a662463c-c1fc-41bb-9f5a-2c77917fa1ad/logos/1e51187d-d3d1-4efd-89b4-dd6ed4752def.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode #6 | Heroes Of The Bible</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode #5 | The Rocky LeDale Interview (Pt. 1)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Project 1615 Podcast, we sit down with Rocky LeDale — artist, songwriter, engineer, and longtime friend — for an honest conversation about music, purpose, pain, faith, and divine timing.<br /><br />Rocky shares the story behind his journey from basketball dreams to building a life in music, creating deeply personal projects like <i>Trapped </i>and SinSayShun, and navigating depression, lust, ambition, and identity through art. We dive into the impact of family, the influence of his grandmother, mentorship, and the moments that quietly point us back toward God.<br /><br />We also unpack the wild journey from Peoria to Atlanta, major studio sessions, sleeping on hardwood floors, chasing placements, and walking into rooms we never thought we’d be in — all while learning that success, purpose, and faith rarely happen the way we expect.<br /><br />This is a conversation about growth, friendship, conviction, creativity, and trusting God in the middle of the process.<br /><br />Part 2 coming soon…<br /><br />If this conversation impacted you, join the discussion in the comments.<br />What questions do YOU wrestle with about faith, salvation, or the Gospel?<br /><br />Like • Subscribe • Share • Join the Conversation</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7aa7cbe5-30d0-40e9-838e-22ca480b1f67</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cole Huffman & Bradley Jones]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:42:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3dbcdbe556ad0914fa86eafb7e7dc030e76922d082fc0faf89dfdf4d9dea58bf/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3YWE3Y2JlNS0zMGQwLTQwZTktODM4ZS0yMmNhNDgwYjFmNjciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhNjYyNDYzYy1jMWZjLTQxYmItOWY1YS0yYzc3OTE3ZmExYWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWYxNGQ5NGNlMjdjMDJmZTYwOTdhNzMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwZTY5ZTkwZGEyZmJhMDgyNDYxNzU2L3Byb2plY3RzLXN0dWRpby1saWhFaS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtMjFfXzQtMTEtNTMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="69874225" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a662463c-c1fc-41bb-9f5a-2c77917fa1ad/episodes/7aa7cbe5-30d0-40e9-838e-22ca480b1f67/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Project 1615 Podcast, we sit down with Rocky LeDale — artist, songwriter, engineer, and longtime friend — for an honest conversation about music, purpose, pain, faith, and divine timing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Rocky shares the story behind his journey from basketball dreams to building a life in music, creating deeply personal projects like &lt;i&gt;Trapped &lt;/i&gt;and SinSayShun, and navigating depression, lust, ambition, and identity through art. We dive into the impact of family, the influence of his grandmother, mentorship, and the moments that quietly point us back toward God.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We also unpack the wild journey from Peoria to Atlanta, major studio sessions, sleeping on hardwood floors, chasing placements, and walking into rooms we never thought we’d be in — all while learning that success, purpose, and faith rarely happen the way we expect.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is a conversation about growth, friendship, conviction, creativity, and trusting God in the middle of the process.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Part 2 coming soon…&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If this conversation impacted you, join the discussion in the comments.&lt;br /&gt;What questions do YOU wrestle with about faith, salvation, or the Gospel?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Like • Subscribe • Share • Join the Conversation&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>02:25:34</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a662463c-c1fc-41bb-9f5a-2c77917fa1ad/logos/1e51187d-d3d1-4efd-89b4-dd6ed4752def.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode #5 | The Rocky LeDale Interview (Pt. 1)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode #4 | What Is The Gospel?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Project <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxrG36iAddY&amp;t=975s">16:15</a> Podcast | Ep. 4 — “What Is The Gospel?”<br /><br />What is the Gospel… really?<br /><br />In this episode of the Project <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxrG36iAddY&amp;t=975s">16:15</a> Podcast, Brad, Cole, and Cam sit down for one of their deepest conversations yet — breaking down what the Gospel actually means, why sin separates us from God, and why Jesus’ sacrifice changes everything.<br /><br />The guys tackle difficult questions people genuinely wrestle with:<br />• Why would a “good person” go to hell?<br />• Why does suffering exist?<br />• Why didn’t God just erase sin?<br />• Can the Bible really be trusted?<br />• What makes Christianity different from every other religion?<br /><br />From the thief on the cross, to Isaiah 53, the Tree of Life, the Dead Sea Scrolls, free will, spiritual warfare, and the meaning of grace — this episode is an honest conversation between friends growing in faith together and learning how to share the Gospel boldly, authentically, and without condemnation.<br /><br />This isn’t a sermon from scholars.<br />It’s a real conversation from believers trying to follow Christ faithfully and invite others into the conversation.</p><p><br />If this conversation impacted you, join the discussion in the comments.<br />What questions do YOU wrestle with about faith, salvation, or the Gospel?<br /><br />Like • Subscribe • Share • Join the Conversation</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b4fe58bc-6c9f-4e0f-8b08-820e0ece3e3b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cole Huffman & Bradley Jones]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:38:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/bea3fdfd0a435491f42fb127844b6ca4c678ee3ba659fad841233872926d348c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiNGZlNThiYy02YzlmLTRlMGYtOGIwOC04MjBlMGVjZTNlM2IiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhNjYyNDYzYy1jMWZjLTQxYmItOWY1YS0yYzc3OTE3ZmExYWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWYxNGQ5NGNlMjdjMDJmZTYwOTdhNzMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwNTQxOWUzM2ViZTA3NzUzZDcyNTZjL3Byb2plY3RzLXN0dWRpby1saWhFaS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtMTRfXzUtMjktMzQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="155658912" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a662463c-c1fc-41bb-9f5a-2c77917fa1ad/episodes/b4fe58bc-6c9f-4e0f-8b08-820e0ece3e3b/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Project &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxrG36iAddY&amp;amp;t=975s&quot;&gt;16:15&lt;/a&gt; Podcast | Ep. 4 — “What Is The Gospel?”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What is the Gospel… really?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this episode of the Project &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxrG36iAddY&amp;amp;t=975s&quot;&gt;16:15&lt;/a&gt; Podcast, Brad, Cole, and Cam sit down for one of their deepest conversations yet — breaking down what the Gospel actually means, why sin separates us from God, and why Jesus’ sacrifice changes everything.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The guys tackle difficult questions people genuinely wrestle with:&lt;br /&gt;• Why would a “good person” go to hell?&lt;br /&gt;• Why does suffering exist?&lt;br /&gt;• Why didn’t God just erase sin?&lt;br /&gt;• Can the Bible really be trusted?&lt;br /&gt;• What makes Christianity different from every other religion?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From the thief on the cross, to Isaiah 53, the Tree of Life, the Dead Sea Scrolls, free will, spiritual warfare, and the meaning of grace — this episode is an honest conversation between friends growing in faith together and learning how to share the Gospel boldly, authentically, and without condemnation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This isn’t a sermon from scholars.&lt;br /&gt;It’s a real conversation from believers trying to follow Christ faithfully and invite others into the conversation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If this conversation impacted you, join the discussion in the comments.&lt;br /&gt;What questions do YOU wrestle with about faith, salvation, or the Gospel?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Like • Subscribe • Share • Join the Conversation&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:21:04</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a662463c-c1fc-41bb-9f5a-2c77917fa1ad/logos/1e51187d-d3d1-4efd-89b4-dd6ed4752def.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode #4 | What Is The Gospel?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode #3 | God Opens Doors - We Must Discern Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <i>Project 16:15</i>, we dive deep into what it means when God opens doors in our lives — and why not every open door is from Him.</p><p>We explore:</p><ul><li>Noah’s Ark as a picture of Jesus and salvation</li><li>The symbolism of the raven, dove, olive branch, and water</li><li>Why waiting on God matters</li><li>Biblical examples of discernment, obedience, and preparation</li><li>Spiritual warfare, temptation, and counterfeit doors</li><li>Personal testimonies about depression, the occult, purpose, and redemption</li><li>How God uses broken people for His glory</li></ul><p>This conversation became deeply personal.</p><p>We talk about moments where we resisted God, doors we were too afraid to walk through, and the realization that sometimes God says:</p><ul><li><b>Go</b></li><li><b>No</b></li><li><b>Slow</b></li></ul><p>And sometimes the waiting season is where God is preparing you for the very thing you’ve been praying for.</p><hr /><p>This episode contains open discussions about:</p><ul><li>Spiritual warfare</li><li>Depression and suicidal thoughts</li><li>The occult and new age spirituality</li><li>Personal testimony and redemption through Jesus Christ</li></ul><p>Our goal is not fear — it’s truth, hope, and pointing people toward Christ.</p><hr /><p>Key Scriptures Discussed:</p><ul><li>John 10:9</li><li>Matthew 7:7</li><li>Acts 16</li><li>1 Samuel 24</li><li>Ezekiel 18:4</li><li>Genesis (Noah’s Ark)</li><li>John 4:13-14</li></ul><hr /><p>If this episode impacted you:</p><ul><li>Like &amp; Subscribe</li><li>Share it with someone who may need it</li><li>Join the conversation</li></ul><p>And most importantly:</p><p><b>Read your Word.</b></p><hr /><h1><b>Timestamps</b></h1><p>00:00 – Intro + Opening Prayer<br />01:30 – Noah’s Ark symbolism explained<br />03:00 – One door, one way to salvation<br />05:00 – The raven vs the dove (flesh vs Holy Spirit)<br />08:30 – Olive branch, Gethsemane &amp; resurrection parallels<br />11:00 – Jesus as the Ark<br />13:00 – John 10:9 — “I am the door”<br />15:00 – Doors God opens vs doors from the enemy<br />18:00 – Joseph’s story &amp; preparation through suffering<br />22:00 – Why hardship humbles us<br />27:00 – God uses broken people<br />31:00 – Moses, Paul, David &amp; imperfect people<br />35:00 – “Who are we?” — answering the call anyway<br />40:00 – God says: Go, No, or Slow<br />44:00 – Waiting seasons in Scripture<br />48:00 – Abraham, David &amp; trusting God’s timing<br />53:00 – Personal testimony: depression &amp; hopelessness<br />58:00 – Searching through different religions &amp; philosophies<br />1:03:00 – The occult, spiritual darkness &amp; deception<br />1:10:00 – “All souls are Mine” — Ezekiel 18:4 breakthrough<br />1:16:00 – Spiritual warfare is real<br />1:21:00 – Your testimony is the “fifth gospel”<br />1:27:00 – Doors that look good but lead nowhere<br />1:32:00 – Paul &amp; Silas: when NOT to walk through the open door<br />1:38:00 – David spares Saul in the cave<br />1:44:00 – The enemy twists truth, not always outright lies<br />1:50:00 – Why the Word of God matters<br />1:55:00 – Being the salt of the earth<br />1:58:00 – Jesus is the Living Water<br />2:01:00 – Final prayer &amp; closing thoughts</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">eb481c98-d7e4-4c18-931a-e4c1dea282b3</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cole Huffman & Bradley Jones]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ba3d46d202a8c1e7dd1ec933dc53accb7d82e25fd6c69f5cdd4db56a1eaca4ce/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlYjQ4MWM5OC1kN2U0LTRjMTgtOTMxYS1lNGMxZGVhMjgyYjMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhNjYyNDYzYy1jMWZjLTQxYmItOWY1YS0yYzc3OTE3ZmExYWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWYxNGQ5NGNlMjdjMDJmZTYwOTdhNzMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwMWFjY2MwMTMyYjFhYzdiMzAxNmMyL3Byb2plY3RzLXN0dWRpby1saWhFaS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtMTFfXzEyLTE3LTQ4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="51844929" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;Project 16:15&lt;/i&gt;, we dive deep into what it means when God opens doors in our lives — and why not every open door is from Him.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Noah’s Ark as a picture of Jesus and salvation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The symbolism of the raven, dove, olive branch, and water&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why waiting on God matters&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Biblical examples of discernment, obedience, and preparation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Spiritual warfare, temptation, and counterfeit doors&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Personal testimonies about depression, the occult, purpose, and redemption&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How God uses broken people for His glory&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation became deeply personal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk about moments where we resisted God, doors we were too afraid to walk through, and the realization that sometimes God says:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Go&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;No&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Slow&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;And sometimes the waiting season is where God is preparing you for the very thing you’ve been praying for.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode contains open discussions about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Spiritual warfare&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Depression and suicidal thoughts&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The occult and new age spirituality&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Personal testimony and redemption through Jesus Christ&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our goal is not fear — it’s truth, hope, and pointing people toward Christ.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Key Scriptures Discussed:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;John 10:9&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Matthew 7:7&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Acts 16&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;1 Samuel 24&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ezekiel 18:4&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Genesis (Noah’s Ark)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;John 4:13-14&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this episode impacted you:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Like &amp;amp; Subscribe&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Share it with someone who may need it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Join the conversation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;And most importantly:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read your Word.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Timestamps&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 – Intro + Opening Prayer&lt;br /&gt;01:30 – Noah’s Ark symbolism explained&lt;br /&gt;03:00 – One door, one way to salvation&lt;br /&gt;05:00 – The raven vs the dove (flesh vs Holy Spirit)&lt;br /&gt;08:30 – Olive branch, Gethsemane &amp;amp; resurrection parallels&lt;br /&gt;11:00 – Jesus as the Ark&lt;br /&gt;13:00 – John 10:9 — “I am the door”&lt;br /&gt;15:00 – Doors God opens vs doors from the enemy&lt;br /&gt;18:00 – Joseph’s story &amp;amp; preparation through suffering&lt;br /&gt;22:00 – Why hardship humbles us&lt;br /&gt;27:00 – God uses broken people&lt;br /&gt;31:00 – Moses, Paul, David &amp;amp; imperfect people&lt;br /&gt;35:00 – “Who are we?” — answering the call anyway&lt;br /&gt;40:00 – God says: Go, No, or Slow&lt;br /&gt;44:00 – Waiting seasons in Scripture&lt;br /&gt;48:00 – Abraham, David &amp;amp; trusting God’s timing&lt;br /&gt;53:00 – Personal testimony: depression &amp;amp; hopelessness&lt;br /&gt;58:00 – Searching through different religions &amp;amp; philosophies&lt;br /&gt;1:03:00 – The occult, spiritual darkness &amp;amp; deception&lt;br /&gt;1:10:00 – “All souls are Mine” — Ezekiel 18:4 breakthrough&lt;br /&gt;1:16:00 – Spiritual warfare is real&lt;br /&gt;1:21:00 – Your testimony is the “fifth gospel”&lt;br /&gt;1:27:00 – Doors that look good but lead nowhere&lt;br /&gt;1:32:00 – Paul &amp;amp; Silas: when NOT to walk through the open door&lt;br /&gt;1:38:00 – David spares Saul in the cave&lt;br /&gt;1:44:00 – The enemy twists truth, not always outright lies&lt;br /&gt;1:50:00 – Why the Word of God matters&lt;br /&gt;1:55:00 – Being the salt of the earth&lt;br /&gt;1:58:00 – Jesus is the Living Water&lt;br /&gt;2:01:00 – Final prayer &amp;amp; closing thoughts&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:48:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a662463c-c1fc-41bb-9f5a-2c77917fa1ad/logos/1e51187d-d3d1-4efd-89b4-dd6ed4752def.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode #3 | God Opens Doors - We Must Discern Them</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode #2 | Sheep Among Wolves]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <i>Project 16:15</i>, we dive deep into the powerful documentary <b>Sheep Among Wolves</b> and unpack what it reveals about the underground church in Iran.</p><p>This is not a light conversation.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>Real persecution happening right now</li><li>What true faith looks like under pressure</li><li>The contrast between Western Christianity and the underground church</li><li>Women leading the movement in one of the most dangerous places to follow Jesus</li><li>What it actually means to “count the cost” of following Christ</li></ul><p>This episode challenged us—and it will challenge you too.</p><p>Are we taking our freedom for granted?<br /> What does our faith actually cost us?<br /> And are we living like the early church… or just going through the motions?</p><p>We also break down Scripture, church history, and hard truths about faith, persecution, and discipleship.</p><hr /><p><b>Disclaimer:</b><br />This episode contains honest and direct discussions about religion, persecution, and cultural differences. Our goal is not to attack individuals, but to speak truth with love and understanding.</p><hr /><p>If this episode impacted you, share it with someone.<br /> And most importantly—read your Bible.</p><hr /><p><b>Follow &amp; Support Project 16:15</b></p><ul><li>Subscribe for more episodes</li><li>Share with someone who needs to hear this</li><li>Join the conversation</li></ul><hr /><h1></h1><h1></h1><p><b>Timestamps</b></p><p>00:00 – Intro clip: Persecution &amp; early church comparison<br />00:40 – Welcome to Project 16:15 + opening prayer<br />02:00 – Introducing <i>Sheep Among Wolves</i> documentary<br />03:15 – Underground church in Iran explained<br />05:30 – Freedom in America vs persecution abroad<br />08:00 – What “church” really means (Matthew 18:20)<br />11:00 – The reality of persecution (fear, violence, sacrifice)<br />14:30 – “If I’m raped… this is my body as a living sacrifice”<br />17:00 – What does our faith actually cost us?<br />19:30 – Disciples vs churches (powerful quote)<br />22:00 – Using your past for God’s purpose<br />25:00 – Testimony: former drug smuggler turned disciple-maker<br />28:00 – Evangelism under extreme risk<br />31:00 – Early church persecution &amp; urgency (Book of Acts)<br />34:00 – Western Christianity vs real sacrifice<br />37:00 – Woman who left America to return to Iran for Christ<br />40:00 – “We need to be more like them”<br />43:00 – Comfort vs conviction in Western churches<br />46:00 – Scripture breakdown: Old vs New Testament connections<br />52:00 – Jesus revealed throughout the Old Testament<br />58:00 – Women leading the underground church (55% leaders)<br />1:02:00 – Proverbs 31: The true value of a virtuous woman<br />1:10:00 – Misunderstanding Scripture (context matters)<br />1:18:00 – Faith, culture, and truth discussion<br />1:25:00 – The cost of discipleship vs comfort<br />1:30:00 – Comparing belief systems (hard truths discussion)<br />1:40:00 – Loving your enemies vs persecution<br />1:47:00 – Paul’s transformation (from persecutor to apostle)<br />1:52:00 – Final thoughts: What is our price?<br />1:55:00 – Closing prayer<br />1:58:00 – Outro</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">19289353-0dad-49a3-af6a-9711903745cb</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cole Huffman & Bradley Jones]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:49:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/48c3c162ff3da9f63a099229c7b932961fce4d65eb2058a7d4c81e0510749665/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxOTI4OTM1My0wZGFkLTQ5YTMtYWY2YS05NzExOTAzNzQ1Y2IiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhNjYyNDYzYy1jMWZjLTQxYmItOWY1YS0yYzc3OTE3ZmExYWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWYxNGQ5NGNlMjdjMDJmZTYwOTdhNzMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmN2ZkMWM0YzA0MWFhNGEyYjIwMDZlL3Byb2plY3RzLXN0dWRpby1saWhFaS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtNF9fMy01Ny00OC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="43991475" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a662463c-c1fc-41bb-9f5a-2c77917fa1ad/episodes/19289353-0dad-49a3-af6a-9711903745cb/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;Project 16:15&lt;/i&gt;, we dive deep into the powerful documentary &lt;b&gt;Sheep Among Wolves&lt;/b&gt; and unpack what it reveals about the underground church in Iran.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not a light conversation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Real persecution happening right now&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What true faith looks like under pressure&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The contrast between Western Christianity and the underground church&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Women leading the movement in one of the most dangerous places to follow Jesus&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What it actually means to “count the cost” of following Christ&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode challenged us—and it will challenge you too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are we taking our freedom for granted?&lt;br /&gt; What does our faith actually cost us?&lt;br /&gt; And are we living like the early church… or just going through the motions?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also break down Scripture, church history, and hard truths about faith, persecution, and discipleship.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Disclaimer:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This episode contains honest and direct discussions about religion, persecution, and cultural differences. Our goal is not to attack individuals, but to speak truth with love and understanding.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this episode impacted you, share it with someone.&lt;br /&gt; And most importantly—read your Bible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow &amp;amp; Support Project 16:15&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Subscribe for more episodes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Share with someone who needs to hear this&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Join the conversation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Timestamps&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 – Intro clip: Persecution &amp;amp; early church comparison&lt;br /&gt;00:40 – Welcome to Project 16:15 + opening prayer&lt;br /&gt;02:00 – Introducing &lt;i&gt;Sheep Among Wolves&lt;/i&gt; documentary&lt;br /&gt;03:15 – Underground church in Iran explained&lt;br /&gt;05:30 – Freedom in America vs persecution abroad&lt;br /&gt;08:00 – What “church” really means (Matthew 18:20)&lt;br /&gt;11:00 – The reality of persecution (fear, violence, sacrifice)&lt;br /&gt;14:30 – “If I’m raped… this is my body as a living sacrifice”&lt;br /&gt;17:00 – What does our faith actually cost us?&lt;br /&gt;19:30 – Disciples vs churches (powerful quote)&lt;br /&gt;22:00 – Using your past for God’s purpose&lt;br /&gt;25:00 – Testimony: former drug smuggler turned disciple-maker&lt;br /&gt;28:00 – Evangelism under extreme risk&lt;br /&gt;31:00 – Early church persecution &amp;amp; urgency (Book of Acts)&lt;br /&gt;34:00 – Western Christianity vs real sacrifice&lt;br /&gt;37:00 – Woman who left America to return to Iran for Christ&lt;br /&gt;40:00 – “We need to be more like them”&lt;br /&gt;43:00 – Comfort vs conviction in Western churches&lt;br /&gt;46:00 – Scripture breakdown: Old vs New Testament connections&lt;br /&gt;52:00 – Jesus revealed throughout the Old Testament&lt;br /&gt;58:00 – Women leading the underground church (55% leaders)&lt;br /&gt;1:02:00 – Proverbs 31: The true value of a virtuous woman&lt;br /&gt;1:10:00 – Misunderstanding Scripture (context matters)&lt;br /&gt;1:18:00 – Faith, culture, and truth discussion&lt;br /&gt;1:25:00 – The cost of discipleship vs comfort&lt;br /&gt;1:30:00 – Comparing belief systems (hard truths discussion)&lt;br /&gt;1:40:00 – Loving your enemies vs persecution&lt;br /&gt;1:47:00 – Paul’s transformation (from persecutor to apostle)&lt;br /&gt;1:52:00 – Final thoughts: What is our price?&lt;br /&gt;1:55:00 – Closing prayer&lt;br /&gt;1:58:00 – Outro&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:31:39</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a662463c-c1fc-41bb-9f5a-2c77917fa1ad/logos/1e51187d-d3d1-4efd-89b4-dd6ed4752def.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode #2 | Sheep Among Wolves</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode #1 | Who We Are]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast conversation delves into the personal journey of faith, the call to spread the gospel, the power of soul ties, and the predatory nature of the prosperity gospel. It explores the impact of faith on personal experiences and the challenges of navigating through the complexities of religious beliefs and practices. The conversation delves into the dangers of unrepentance, the love of God and His grace, the New Testament as God's love letter, Abraham's faith and obedience, the fruits of the Spirit, the law vs. grace, and seeking the Kingdom of God. The speakers emphasize the importance of seeking God's kingdom and living in His grace.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Personal faith journeys are deeply impactful and shape individuals in profound ways.</li><li>The call to spread the gospel comes with a responsibility to engage in meaningful and genuine conversations with others, regardless of their beliefs.</li><li>Soul ties and the predatory nature of the prosperity gospel have significant implications on personal faith and religious practices. Unrepentance leads to danger</li><li>God's love and grace are foundational</li><li>The New Testament is a love letter from God</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Purpose</li><li>06:14 The Call to Spread the Gospel</li><li>25:16 The Power of Soul Ties</li><li>46:20 The Predatory Nature of the Prosperity Gospel</li><li>52:25 Abraham's Faith and Obedience</li><li>58:59 The Law vs. Grace</li><li>01:07:26 Seeking the Kingdom of God</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">cb6b4751-bc18-4ca5-8e7e-462113e9cf24</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cole Huffman & Bradley Jones]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:52:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ab3832a77a145846fa09155f0b842fc2c16be873070e713c931c0537a82362ea/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjYjZiNDc1MS1iYzE4LTRjYTUtOGU3ZS00NjIxMTNlOWNmMjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhNjYyNDYzYy1jMWZjLTQxYmItOWY1YS0yYzc3OTE3ZmExYWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWYxNGQ5NGNlMjdjMDJmZTYwOTdhNzMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmMTdiNzE4OTU2ODVlZDA4YzA5YzY1L3Byb2plY3RzLXN0dWRpby1saWhFaS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMjlfXzUtMzAtNTcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="172226814" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a662463c-c1fc-41bb-9f5a-2c77917fa1ad/episodes/cb6b4751-bc18-4ca5-8e7e-462113e9cf24/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast conversation delves into the personal journey of faith, the call to spread the gospel, the power of soul ties, and the predatory nature of the prosperity gospel. It explores the impact of faith on personal experiences and the challenges of navigating through the complexities of religious beliefs and practices. The conversation delves into the dangers of unrepentance, the love of God and His grace, the New Testament as God&apos;s love letter, Abraham&apos;s faith and obedience, the fruits of the Spirit, the law vs. grace, and seeking the Kingdom of God. The speakers emphasize the importance of seeking God&apos;s kingdom and living in His grace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Personal faith journeys are deeply impactful and shape individuals in profound ways.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The call to spread the gospel comes with a responsibility to engage in meaningful and genuine conversations with others, regardless of their beliefs.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Soul ties and the predatory nature of the prosperity gospel have significant implications on personal faith and religious practices. Unrepentance leads to danger&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;God&apos;s love and grace are foundational&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The New Testament is a love letter from God&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction and Purpose&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:14 The Call to Spread the Gospel&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;25:16 The Power of Soul Ties&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;46:20 The Predatory Nature of the Prosperity Gospel&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;52:25 Abraham&apos;s Faith and Obedience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;58:59 The Law vs. Grace&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:07:26 Seeking the Kingdom of God&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:29:42</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a662463c-c1fc-41bb-9f5a-2c77917fa1ad/logos/1e51187d-d3d1-4efd-89b4-dd6ed4752def.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode #1 | Who We Are</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>