The Asking For A Friend Podcast

About The Asking For A Friend Podcast

Have questions about life, Christianity, and the Bible? We tackle your questions in our Asking for a Friend Podcast. New episode drops every Friday at 6pm.

Publisher

Sunrise Church of CA

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Oct 2025

Latest episode

19 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Dec 2025

   Why Do Bad Things Happen? || Asking For A Friend Podcast || Pastor Steve Garcia

   This Week’s Episode — with Pastor Moises Bejarano Get ready for a conversation full of biblical insight, spiritual clarity, and practical guidance for everyday faith. Each week, Pastor Steve and a special guest tackle five real Bible questions submitted online — exploring Scripture with clarity, compassion, and real-life wisdom. In this week’s episode, Pastor Steve Garcia is joined by Pastor Moises Bejarano to tackle five thought-provoking and challenging Bible questions sent in by listeners: Why do bad things happen? Does God let those bad things happen? “In the Old Testament, God promised the land to Israel as an everlasting covenant, though at times it seems tied to obedience. In the New Testament, Paul and Hebrews talk about the promise being fulfilled in Christ. From our church’s perspective, is the land promise still meant for the Jewish people today—or is it now spiritual in Christ? And connected to that, how do we know the Jewish people today are the same chosen people God made those promises to in the Bible?” How can you change someone's bitter mind about the church and Christianity? It can feel like there's no progress even after praying for them What are your thoughts about blessing items/relics? Is it wrong for my sister to invite our biological dad over to my mother and stepdad's house without their consent? Have a question you’d like answered? Submit yours by texting the word "Question" to 909.281.7797. - NEXT STEPS Looking to take your next step?  We want to help! Text the word NEXT to 909-281-7797 or visit sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps. - GIVE TO SUNRISE CHURCH Imagine what God can do through our giving. You can give today at sunrisechurch.org/give - FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch

2. 

   5 Dec 2025

   Should Parents Promote SANTA? || Asking For A Friend Podcast || Pastor Steve Garcia

   🎧 This Week’s Episode — with Pastor John Peter Iniguezsalazar 💬 Get ready for a conversation full of biblical insight, spiritual clarity, and practical guidance for everyday faith. 🎙️ Each week, Pastor Steve Garcia and a special guest tackle five real Bible questions submitted online — exploring Scripture with clarity, compassion, and real-life wisdom. In this week’s episode, Pastor Steve is joined by Pastor John Peter to tackle five thought-provoking and challenging Bible questions sent in by listeners: 1️⃣ It's always been prophesized that Jesus will come again, there has been so many people over the years who have proclaimed themselves as Son of God. What if Jesus came back but we didn’t recognize him? How can one know if it is really Jesus when this world has so many false prophets? 2️⃣ I gave my life to Christ a few years ago. I love him but I failed him. Not once but 3 times. I’ve apologized but I feel immense guilt and shame even speaking to him. I asked for forgiveness and the first 2 times I felt forgiven and now I am too ashamed to even say sorry despite my guilt because I feel unworthy of it since I know better. But I love God with all of my heart. What do I do? 3️⃣ Is it a sin to tell my kids about Santa Claus? 4️⃣ How can I get over the fear of dating because of divorced parents? 5️⃣ How do I know if I am where I should be in my life? 📘 Have a question you’d like answered? Submit yours by texting the word "Question" to 909.281.7797. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Asking for a Friend! - NEXT STEPS Looking to take your next step? We want to help! Text the word NEXT to 909-281-7797 or visit sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps. - GIVE TO SUNRISE CHURCH Imagine what God can do through our giving. You can give today at sunrisechurch.org/give - FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch

3. 

   28 Nov 2025

   A Christian SHOULD or SHOULDN'T CUSS?

   This Week’s Episode — with Sunrise Youth Pastor Vivek Katru! Get ready for a conversation full of biblical insight, spiritual clarity, and practical guidance for everyday faith. Each week, Pastor Steve and a special guest tackle five real Bible questions submitted online — exploring Scripture with clarity, compassion, and real-life wisdom. In this week’s episode, Pastor Steve Garcia is joined by Sunrise Youth Pastor Vivek Katru to tackle five thought-provoking and challenging Bible questions sent in by listeners: 1. how do I know if I’m lukewarm? 2. How do you know if Jesus sent someone into your life. People say one thing and do another. How do you know if it is a good choice? 3. If the serpent was the most cunning of all and we know that he spoke, is it possible the other animals spoke in the garden? 4. How does someone call themselves a christian, but cuss? 5. How can I help my atheist friend to believe in Jesus or even consider him? Have a question you’d like answered? Submit yours by texting the word "Question" to 909.281.7797. NEXT STEPS Looking to take your next step?  We want to help! Text the word NEXT to 909-281-7797 or visit sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps. - GIVE TO SUNRISE CHURCH Imagine what God can do through our giving. You can give today at sunrisechurch.org/give - FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch

4. 

   21 Nov 2025

   Are Astrology Signs Real? || Asking For a Friend Podcast || Pastor Steve Garcia

   This Week’s Episode — with Kate Garcia Get ready for a conversation full of biblical insight, spiritual clarity, and practical guidance for everyday faith. Each week, Pastor Steve and a special guest tackle five real Bible questions submitted online — exploring Scripture with clarity, compassion, and real-life wisdom. In this week’s episode of Asking for a Friend, Pastor Steve Garcia is joined by his wife, Kate Garcia, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about faith, discernment, and some of the most asked spiritual questions from our listeners: Can you have the Holy Spirit and continue to live in a sinful relationship? Are astrology signs real? Stars led the wise men but are astrology signs or studying the stars biblical? My catholic family says we are living in sin because we got married in the county clerks office and no pastor or priest was there. Should we have a religious ceremony to be married in God’s eyes? I feel guilty for not fully believing in God, how do I change that? Does God only hear prayers when one is praying on their knees? Have a question you’d like answered? Submit yours by texting the word "Question" to 909.281.7797 - NEXT STEPS Looking to take your next step?  We want to help! Text the word NEXT to 909-281-7797 or visit sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps. - GIVE TO SUNRISE CHURCH Imagine what God can do through our giving. You can give today at sunrisechurch.org/give - FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch

5. 

   14 Nov 2025

   Can Christians Have Crazy Hair Styles? || Asking For A Friend Podcast || Pastor Steve Garcia

   This Week’s Episode — with Pastor John Hill Get ready for a conversation full of biblical insight, spiritual clarity, and practical guidance for everyday faith. Each week, Pastor Steve and a special guest tackle five real Bible questions submitted online — exploring Scripture with clarity, compassion, and real-life wisdom. In this week’s episode, Pastor Steve Garcia is joined by Pastor John Hill to tackle five thought-provoking and challenging Bible questions sent in by listeners: 1. So I just heard one of the pastors talk poorly about tv miracles and preachers. What would you say to someone who actually has had a miracle on tv?2. How does God feel when a man father's a child and never has shown up for him?3. How do you know Lord is guiding you when making decisions?4. Does my hair style matter to Jesus and is it a sin to have a worldly hair style?5. Anytime I think of God, pray or sing(worship) I cry (tearing up now) How do I make that stop? Do I want it to stop? Have a question you’d like answered? Submit yours by texting the word “Question” to 909.281.7797 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Asking for a Friend! - NEXT STEPS Looking to take your next step?  We want to help! Text the word NEXT to 909-281-7797 or visit sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps. - GIVE TO SUNRISE CHURCH Imagine what God can do through our giving. You can give today at sunrisechurch.org/give - FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch

6. 

   7 Nov 2025

   Can Christians Celebrate Halloween? || Asking For A Friend Podcast || Pastor Steve Garcia

   This Week’s Episode — with Pastor Erik Wade Get ready for a conversation full of biblical insight, spiritual clarity, and practical guidance for everyday faith. Each week, Pastor Steve and a special guest tackle five real Bible questions submitted online — exploring Scripture with clarity, compassion, and real-life wisdom. In this week’s episode, Pastor Steve Garcia is joined by Pastor Erik Wade to tackle five thought-provoking and challenging Bible questions sent in by listeners: 1. Do you believe we're in the end of days & do you believe in the rapture?2. What does the Bible say about Christians being full time politicians?3. Is it unbiblical to celebrate halloween?4. You spoke about serving others rather than yourself - about not being selfish. Is there ever a time when it is okay to put your needs above others? I’m so drained and exhausted from always serving others in my family, my marriage, my job. It feels selfish to serve myself and do what I need to do.5. How do we know that god and Jesus isn’t something that mankind didn’t just makeup to make us less scared for death? Have a question you’d like answered? Submit yours by texting the word “Question” to 909.281.7797 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Asking for a Friend! - NEXT STEPS Looking to take your next step?  We want to help! Text the word NEXT to 909-281-7797 or visit sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps. - GIVE TO SUNRISE CHURCH Imagine what God can do through our giving. You can give today at sunrisechurch.org/give - FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch

7. 

   31 Oct 2025

   Can A Christian Be Single? || Asking For A Friend Podcast || Pastor Steve Garcia

   This Week’s Episode — with Pastor John Peter Iniguezsalazar Get ready for a conversation full of biblical insight, spiritual clarity, and practical guidance for everyday faith. Each week, Pastor Steve and a special guest tackle five real Bible questions submitted online — exploring Scripture with clarity, compassion, and real-life wisdom. In this week’s episode of Asking for a Friend, Pastor Steve Garcia is joined by Pastor John Peter Iniguezsalazar, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about faith, discernment, and some of the most asked spiritual questions from our listeners: 1. Why are they so many denominations if all Christians have the same Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit guides us to all truth so somebody has to be wrong?2. My mom thinks she was gifted with prophecy. However she’s obsessed with conspiracy theories and predicting the end and anti-Christ. How do I approach her in this?3. You mentioned God identified as 3 other people. Is this why some people identify as someone or something else?4. Is it a sin to remain single for the rest of my life?5. If we can grieve the Holy Spirit through sin, do we lose and gain him daily? Have a question you’d like answered? Submit yours by texting the word “Question” to 909.281.7797. Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Asking for a Friend! - NEXT STEPS Looking to take your next step?  We want to help! Text the word NEXT to 909-281-7797 or visit sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps. - GIVE TO SUNRISE CHURCH Imagine what God can do through our giving. You can give today at sunrisechurch.org/give - FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch

8. 

   24 Oct 2025

   Should Christians Watch Horror Movies? || Asking For A Friend Podcast || Pastor Steve Garcia

   This Week’s Episode — with Pastor David Gaunt Get ready for a conversation full of biblical insight, spiritual clarity, and practical guidance for everyday faith. Each week, Pastor Steve and a special guest tackle five real Bible questions submitted online — exploring Scripture with clarity, compassion, and real-life wisdom. In this week’s episode, Pastor Steve Garcia is joined by Pastor David Gaunt to tackle five thought-provoking and challenging Bible questions sent in by listeners: 1. What is the best method for dealing with a white figured entity that is following my two-year-old daughter and making her act out of character?2. I’m having a hard time understanding 1 John 5:16–17. I was always told that “the wages of sin is death,” but John says “there is sin that does not lead to death.” What does that mean?3. How can I break a generational curse?4. Should Christians watch horror movies?5. Does Judgment Day come as soon as death happens? Have a question you’d like answered? Submit yours at sunrisechurch.org/askingforafriend Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Asking for a Friend! - NEXT STEPS Looking to take your next step?  We want to help! Text the word NEXT to 909-281-7797 or visit sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps. - GIVE TO SUNRISE CHURCH Imagine what God can do through our giving. You can give today at sunrisechurch.org/give - FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch

9. 

   17 Oct 2025

   Christian Stance of Birth Control? || Asking For A Friend Podcast || Pastor Steve Garcia

   This Week’s Episode — with Kate Garcia Get ready for a conversation full of biblical insight, spiritual clarity, and practical guidance for everyday faith. Each week, Pastor Steve and a special guest tackle five real Bible questions submitted online — exploring Scripture with clarity, compassion, and real-life wisdom. In this week’s episode of Asking for a Friend, Pastor Steve Garcia is joined by his wife, Kate Garcia, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about faith, discernment, and some of the most asked spiritual questions from our listeners: 1. I heard that people pray in tongues so the devil wouldn’t be able to understand their prayers. Is that true? 2. Is it okay to judge other people based on what the Bible says? 3. Matthew 17:20 says, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Can we apply this verse to miracles and having faith for those miracles? 4. How do you not feel guilty when you can’t help someone who doesn’t want to help themselves? 5. What is the Christian stance on birth control? Have a question you’d like answered? Text the word "Question" to 909.281.7797. Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Asking for a Friend! - NEXT STEPS Looking to take your next step?  We want to help! Text the word NEXT to 909-281-7797 or visit sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps. - GIVE TO SUNRISE CHURCH Imagine what God can do through our giving. You can give today at sunrisechurch.org/give - FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch

10. 

    10 Oct 2025

    A Biblical Response to Immigrants, Marijuana, and Dinosaurs || Asking For A Friend Podcast || Pastor Steve Garcia

    This Week’s Episode — with Executive Pastor Moises Bejarano Asking for a Friend is a weekly podcast from Sunrise Church where Lead Pastor Steve Garcia and a special guest answer five real Bible questions from listeners — exploring Scripture with honesty, depth, and real-world application. In this week’s episode, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia sits down with Executive Pastor Moises Bejarano to unpack five real and challenging Bible questions submitted online. Together they dive into topics of faith, morality, relationships, and culture — bringing biblical clarity to some tough spiritual questions: 1. Is it a sin to continue to have a physical relationship with an ex-husband?2. My partner grew up as a Seventh-day Adventist and has started coming to our church and studying the Bible. Does that mean he’s going to hell since he was raised as a Seventh-day Adventist?3. I have several Christian friends who are turning against the church because of the immigration law. How should we think about that?4. Where do dinosaurs fit into the Bible? If God created Adam, Eve, and the world — who created the dinosaurs?5. I’m a Christian but use marijuana. How should I handle that? Can I still come to church if I smoke? Have a question you’d like answered? Submit yours at sunrisechurch.org/askingforafriend. Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Asking for a Friend!

11. 

    4 Oct 2025

    What Does the Bible Say About Aliens? || Asking For A Friend || Pastor Steve Garcia

    What’s really on your mind when it comes to faith? We all have questions—about life, the Bible, and spiritual things—that we’re not always sure we can ask. That’s why we’re launching the Asking for a Friend Podcast—a space to ask the real, raw, and sometimes surprising questions about God and get honest, biblical answers. In this very first episode, we’re tackling questions like: Can I get baptized even if I’m still wrestling with addiction? Does the Bible say anything about life on other planets? What should I do if I feel like I’ve talked to a loved one who passed away? Why do we tell people to close their eyes when praying to receive Christ—when it should be a moment to celebrate? Nothing is off the table. Nothing is too weird. If you’re asking, we want to talk about it. 👉 Got a question you’ve been holding onto? Text QUESTION to 909.281.7797 and it just might show up in a future episode. Subscribe now, and let’s explore life’s biggest (and toughest) questions—together.

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