Cutting Edge Faith

    This podcast will help you grow in boldness with your faith. It will bring you the truth behind the headlines and equip your faith to navigate the cultural chaos of today. Each week you’ll hear a devotional-style episode that will edify your faith in a practical and actionable way, and you’ll hear an episode that will reveal the meaning behind current events. This show will also bring you engaging interviews on important topics. God is on the move right now through people just like you and you are part of His plan. 

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    Recent Episodes

    3 Things Everyone Missed in Jelly Roll’s Grammy Speech

    February 7, 2026
    Click here to send Ryan a text message! Ep. #390 Jelly Roll’s Grammy speech wasn’t a casual faith shout-out. Ryan breaks down what most people missed—and why his bold, UNCompromised

    Why This Gender Surgery Lawsuit Changes Everything

    February 6, 2026
    Click here to send Ryan a text message! Ep. #389 A jury found doctors liable for malpractice after a woman underwent irreversible gender surgery as a minor. Ryan explains why

    The Lie We Tell Ourselves About Compromise

    January 31, 2026
    Click here to send Ryan a text message! Ep. #388 Compromise isn’t neutrality or wisdom—it’s a bribe. It’s the exchange of integrity, obedience, or calling for comfort, access, safety, or

    Ancient Babylon’s Playbook in Modern Culture (Daniel’s Warning) – Troy Black

    January 27, 2026
    Click here to send Ryan a text message! Ep. #387  Ryan interviews Christian YouTuber Troy Black to unpack Mystery of the New Babylon in modern culture today and the biblical

    Why Christians Are Misreading the Druski Mega-Church Skit

    January 24, 2026
    Click here to send Ryan a text message! Ep. #386 This episode breaks down the viral Druski mega-church parody. For Christians asking whether to feel convicted, enraged, validated or if

    What Everyone Misses About David and Goliath

    January 20, 2026
    Click here to send Ryan a text message! Ep. #385 – Most people miss a major point of David and Goliath. One act of faith transformed an entire army—Is God

    Two Supreme Court Cases Quietly Reshaping America

    January 16, 2026
    Click here to send Ryan a text message! Ep. #384 The Supreme Court is ruling on transgender sports and candidate's ability to challenge election laws. Ryan explains what's happening and

    The Real Job of a Pastor (It’s Not What You Think)

    January 14, 2026
    Click here to send Ryan a text message! Episode #383 What is a pastor biblically called to do? This episode explains Ephesians 4 and clarifies how pastors are meant to

    How to Get the Desires of Your Heart

    January 10, 2026
    Click here to send Ryan a text message! Episode #382 Ryan shares from Psalm 37:4 on how God gives us the desires of our heart. Watch this episode on YouTube
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    Meet the host:
    Dr. Ryan s. Howard

    Ryan is the host of Cutting Edge Faith and is passionate about helping Christ-followers equip their faith for everyday life. Ryan works in global procurement and manufacturing and has visited over 20 countries, worked with nearly 200 businesses and coached over 50 leaders. Ryan is a contributor for Charisma Magazine and is the author of 21 Days to a Spirit-Led Life. He holds a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies and has earned degrees in engineering and business. Ryan lives in Iowa with his wife Bruna and their son John.

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