Applied Faith

Applied Faith Podcast is where biblical truth meets real-world action. This podcast is for believers who are tired of faith staying theoretical. Each episode challenges you to live out what you say you believe—in your mindset, discipline, relationships, leadership, fitness, finances, and daily decisions.

Applied Faith is a religion podcast hosted by Tyler Yaw, with 50 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tyler Yaw hosts Applied Faith, a religion show with 50 episodes published.

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  Episode #50

  You Don’t Need More Christian Content

  Aug 28, 202613 min

  Most Christians don’t have an information problem. We have an application problem. We have access to more sermons, podcasts, devotionals, Bible studies, books, and Christian content than almost any generation before us. But knowing what Jesus taught and actually following Jesus are two very different things. In this episode of Applied Faith, we look at James 1:22 and Matthew 7:24–27 and ask a harder question: What has God already shown us that we still aren’t doing? We talk about the difference between information and transformation, why consuming Christian content can sometimes feel like spiritual progress, and why most obedience happens through small everyday decisions. Then we put it into practice. THIS WEEK’S APPLIED FAITH CHALLENGE: Bible Before Phone. For the next 7 days, before social media, email, YouTube, news, or entertainment: Read Scripture. Pray. Then pick up your phone. Give God your first attention instead of your leftover attention. If you’re doing the challenge with me, comment: I’M IN. Then come back and tell me what you notice. Applied Faith exists to help Christians close the gap between believing in Jesus and actually living like Jesus. Faith isn’t meant to stay in our heads. It’s meant to be applied. Subscribe and join us as we put faith into practice one decision, one habit, and one act of obedience at a time. #AppliedFaith #ChristianLiving #FollowJesus

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  Episode #49

  When Rejection and Doubt Make Your Faith Stronger

  Aug 7, 202624 min

  I was afraid that asking the hardest questions about Christianity might destroy the faith I had built my life on. Instead, pursuing the truth made it stronger. This is what happened when rejection, doubt, and pain forced me to investigate the Bible, the resurrection, morality, suffering, science, history, and the evidence for Christianity. Someone I loved began questioning Christianity, walked away from God, and eventually left our family. Their questions exposed gaps in my own understanding—and I was terrified that investigating them might collapse the foundation of my life. But after the relationship broke, I made a decision: if Christianity was true, it could withstand scrutiny. If it wasn’t, I needed to know. The deeper I investigated, the stronger my faith became. In this episode of the Applied Faith Podcast, we examine what Romans 8:28 actually promises. It does not say that everything that happens is good. It says God is powerful enough to work through even the things that are painful, unjust, and seemingly impossible to redeem. We also discuss Joseph’s declaration in Genesis 50:20, the crucifixion of Jesus, Christian deconstruction, church hurt, compassion toward doubters, and the danger of becoming prideful when defending the faith. You’ll leave with five practical lessons: Tell the truth about your pain. Ask what God is forming in you. Refuse to let pain define you. Use what you learn to serve others. Trust God with what you cannot yet see. If you’ve ever been afraid to question your faith, this episode is for you. Subscribe to Applied Faith for biblical, practical conversations about following Jesus in the real world. 00:00 When Faith Gets Shaken 01:12 Choosing to Investigate 02:19 What Romans 8:28 Really Means 03:53 Experiencing Deconstruction Up Close 06:24 The Fear of Asking Hard Questions 07:44 Why Truth Can Handle Scrutiny 08:54 Investigating the Evidence 10:32 How God Redeems Pain 13:03 What the Research Taught Me 15:18 Christians Must Have Compassion for Doubters 17:26 The Danger of Spiritual Pride 18:41 Five Lessons We Can Learn From Pain 21:30 Closing Hope and Prayer

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  Episode #48

  5 Daily Habits That Make You More Like Jesus

  Jul 17, 202626 min

  Stop trying to become a better version of yourself. The goal of the Christian life is not simply self-improvement—it is becoming more like Christ. I recently changed one major thing in my life. Instead of asking, “How can I become 1% better today?” I started asking, “How can I become 1% more like Christ today?” That question is changing how I define growth, success, discipline, obedience, relationships, and spiritual maturity. In this episode of Applied Faith, we examine the biblical difference between improving yourself and being transformed into the image of Jesus. I also share five practical habits you can begin using every day: Surrender your day before trying to control it. Study Jesus before studying everyone else. Choose a Christlike response when pressure hits. Remove what is forming you away from Christ. Love someone in a costly and unseen way. This is not about earning salvation through better behavior. We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. This is about sanctification—allowing the Holy Spirit to transform how we think, speak, serve, forgive, respond, and live. Join me in taking the 30-day challenge: Stop asking only, “How can I become better?” Start asking, “How can I become more like Christ today?” CHAPTERS 00:00 A Better Version of Yourself Isn’t the Goal 01:33 The Question That Changed My Life 04:15 Self-Improvement vs. Christlikeness 07:18 1. Surrender Your Day 11:28 2. Study Jesus 15:30 3. Choose a Christlike Response 19:55 4. Remove What Forms You Away 24:20 5. Love in a Costly and Unseen Way 28:35 The Five Daily Practices 30:05 The 30-Day Challenge 32:20 Less of Me, More of Christ SCRIPTURE DISCUSSED Luke 9:23 Romans 8:29 2 Corinthians 3:18 John 3:30 John 6:38 Philippians 2:3–5 Romans 12:2 John 13:34–35 Galatians 2:20 All Scripture quotations are from the ESV. Comment “I’M IN” if you are joining the 30-day challenge. Subscribe to Applied Faith for biblical teaching that moves beyond knowing the truth and into actually living it. #AppliedFaith #ChristianLiving #FollowJesus

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  Episode #47

  Why All Your Christian Content Isn't Changing You

  May 29, 202615 min

  Many Christians have never had more access to biblical information than they do today. Sermons. Podcasts. Bible apps. Christian influencers. Daily devotionals. Yet anxiety remains. Discipline is lacking. Obedience is inconsistent. Why? Because information alone does not transform people. In Acts 2, the disciples already knew Jesus. They had heard His teaching. They witnessed His miracles. They even saw the resurrection. But Pentecost changed everything. In this episode, Tyler Yaw explores why the coming of the Holy Spirit transformed fearful followers into bold witnesses, why Peter's story matters today, and why many Christians are consuming more content while experiencing less transformation. If you've ever wondered why spiritual growth feels stagnant despite knowing more than ever, this conversation is for you. Pentecost, Acts 2, Holy Spirit, Christian podcast, Bible study, Christian growth, spiritual growth, discipleship, faith in action, Holy Spirit power, Christian motivation, biblical teaching, Peter in Acts, modern Christianity, Christian living, church culture, consumer Christianity, Tyler Yaw, Applied Faith, Christian worldview

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  Episode #46

  Christians Are Asking AI for Spiritual Advice. Should They?

  May 19, 202621 min

  Barna and Gloo’s 2026 research found that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults say spiritual advice from AI is as trustworthy as advice from a pastor. Among practicing Christians, that number rises to 34%, and among Gen Z and millennials, it approaches 40%. In this episode of Applied Faith, Tyler Yaw breaks down what this means for Christians in the age of chatbots. AI can help with Bible study, organization, summaries, and reflection — but it cannot replace Scripture, the Holy Spirit, wise counsel, pastoral care, or embodied Christian community. The question is not “Can Christians use AI?” The better question is: What authority are we giving it?

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