Christian Straight Talk – Faith, Brotherhood, and Real Conversations
Christian Straight Talk is a bold and authentic Christian podcast where Reverend Ben Cooper and Simon Pinchbeck bring honest, powerful, and deeply practical conversations about faith, life, and the journey of following Jesus Christ.
In a world filled with noise, confusion, and competing voices, this podcast cuts through the distraction and speaks directly to the heart of what it means to live as a Christian today. Through open dialogue, biblical teaching, and real-life experiences, Ben and Simon explore the truths of the Bible, the challenges facing modern believers, and the strength that comes from walking closely with God.
Designed especially with men’s ministry and Christian leadership in mind, Christian Straight Talk creates a space where men can grow spiritually, ask difficult questions, and discover the power of faith lived out in everyday life. Each episode tackles topics such as identity, courage, purpose, prayer, spiritual battles, mental health, relationships, and the calling of Christian men to lead with integrity and humility.
Reverend Ben Cooper, an ordained ELIM minister, author, broadcaster, and founder of Global Blend Radio, brings pastoral wisdom, biblical depth, and years of ministry experience. Alongside him, Simon Pinchbeck offers honest reflection, practical insight, and the voice of everyday Christian men seeking truth and direction in a complex world.
Together they create conversations that are real, unfiltered, and rooted firmly in Scripture. Expect challenging questions, powerful testimonies, and moments of encouragement that strengthen your faith and draw you closer to Christ.
Whether you are a long-time believer, exploring Christianity, or searching for deeper purpose, Christian Straight Talk invites you to sit down, listen, reflect, and grow.
This is not surface-level faith.
This is real Christian conversation. Real brotherhood. Real discipleship.
Episodes
272 episodes
Heart Over Hate. When “You Shall Not Murder” Begins in the Mind
A command that looks simple on the surface carries a deeper challenge than most of us realise.In this episode of Christian Straight Talk, we explore the command “You shall not murder” and discover why Jesus takes it far bey...
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Murder Begins In The Heart
Anger, Words, and the Sixth CommandmentWhat if breaking the command “You shall not murder” has less to do with weapons and more to do with what grows inside the human heart?In this episode of Christian Straight Ta...
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Honour and the Long Road Home Forgiveness, Father Wounds, and the Fifth Commandment
“Honour your father and mother.”Five words. A lifetime of emotion.In this powerful episode of Christian Straight Talk, we walk straight into the tension of the Fifth Commandment and ask the question many are afraid to voice...
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Honouring the Name: The Third Commandment and the Return to the Cross
What does it really mean to take the Lord’s name in vain?In this episode, we step into the third commandment and confront a deeper issue than swearing. Misusing God’s name happens whenever Jesus becomes a slogan, a brand asset, a fundrai...
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The Ten Commandments Explained: Freedom, Idols and True Worship
In this powerful teaching, we unpack the Ten Commandments as God’s moral law for a restless generation. Jesus summarises them into two blazing truths: love God with all your heart, soul and mind, and love your neighbour as yourself. But what ha...
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Sowing & Reaping: Why Your Harvest Matches Your Habits (Galatians 6, Luke 6:38)
Ever feel like you are working hard but harvesting nothing that truly matters? In this powerful Christian Straight Talk episode, we confront the biblical law of sowing and reaping and ask the hard question: What field are you really planting yo...
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Faithful in Secret: The Ministry No One Sees
What if the most powerful ministry you ever lead is the one nobody applauds?In this episode, we open Ephesians 2:8–10 and rediscover the foundation of Christian calling: saved by grace, created for good works, prepared in advance ...
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What really stops people from saying yes to Jesus when it matters most?
In this episode, we open Luke 14 and watch Jesus walk into a Pharisee’s house and quietly dismantle a culture obsessed with status, image, and religious performance. He heals where others prefer appearances. He confronts pride where others prot...
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Hungry for something real — not another polished Christian talk wrapped in safe language ?
Hungry for something real — not another polished Christian talk wrapped in safe language?In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, we sit down with Simon Pinchbeck from Real Men for Christ to confront the questions most men carry but...
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CST – We Can’t Do This Alone (Part 1) | Finding Godly Support in Seasons of Loneliness
Loneliness does not only live in empty rooms. It hides in full calendars, busy churches, and crowded spaces. In this episode of Christian Straight Talk (CST), we speak directly to the ache of isolation and explore what the Bible teaches about f...
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#CST - The Furnace Is Getting Hotter - Part 1 - (#CST135)
The Furnace Is Getting Hotter: Standing Firm When Faith Is Tested | Christian StraightTalk (CST)In this episode of Christian StraightTalk (CST), Ben and Simon confront a sobering spiritual reality: the furnace is getting...
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#Christian Straight Talk - Fighting Talk - Believers War Room (#FTalk 1)
Welcome to the brand-new series from Christian Straight Talk — Fighting Talk, where spiritual boldness, biblical truth, and real-world challenges collide in every conversation.In this opening episode, titled “The Belie...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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#CST - We Can’t Do This Alone - Part 1 - (#CST151)
The title says it all… We can’t do this alone.In a world that praises independence and self-sufficiency, the truth of the Gospel reminds us of something deeper — we were never meant to walk this journey of life and fa...
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31:20
#CST - Don't Hold Back - Pt 1 - (#CST119)
🎙️ Podcast Intro – Part One: Walking Through the Storm With Simon & Reverend BenWow… What kind of week have you had? Has it felt like the weight of the world landed on your shoulders? Like every direction...
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Equipped for Purpose - Part 2 (#CST -162)
In this powerful episode of Christian Straight Talk, co-hosts Ben Cooper and Simon Pinchbeck dive into the heart of what it means to be Equipped for Purpose. Drawing on biblical truths and personal experiences, they unpack how...
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Equipped for purpose, Part 1 (#CST - 161)
In this powerful episode of Christian Straight Talk, co-hosts Ben Cooper and Simon Pinchbeck dive into the heart of what it means to be Equipped for Purpose. Drawing on biblical truths and personal experiences, they unpack how...
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25:57
#CST - "Hope for the Broken" - (#CST49)
Thank you for joining Simon Pinchbeck and myself, Reverend Ben Cooper, on our podcast today, titled "Hope for the Broken" as we explore in the Gospel of Mark chapter 5 verse 1:20. There is hope for the broken, finding out through the scri...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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50:17
#CST - When the chips are down, will you stand up? - (#CST75)
As you join Simon and Ben for this podcast, as we are in the book of Daniel chapter 3, v19 to 30, when the king Nebuchadnezzar was furious with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego for not vowing the knee to the statue. He had created, are we at the ...
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#CST - The World - (#CST56)
Thank you so much for joining Reverend Ben Cooper and Simon Pinchbeck. As we have a conversation within the book of 1 John chapter 2 verse 15:17, where Jesus said, "do not love the World or anything in the World" and what are the implicat...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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46:03
#CST - Forgiveness - (#CST55)
We are blessed that you are listening to our podcast today here at #Christian Straight Talk with Reverend Ben Cooper and Simon Pinchbeck as we look at that difficult word "Forgiveness" and what the Scriptures require us to do as believers as we...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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42:57
#CST - What does Jesus mean to you ? - (#CST46)
We are blessed to have you join us for our weekly podcast. #Christian Straight Talk has Simon Pinchbeck and Reverend Ben Cooper continue in the series. "What does Jesus mean to you" as they explore the New Testament, diving into the...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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50:18
#CST - That’s the way God fights our battles - Part 2 - (#CST160)
In part two of this podcast, Ben and Simon drill deeper into the question do we let God into our battles or do we put the gloves on and jump in the Ring and try to deal with it in our own way, Take the gloves off walk by faith stretch out to th...
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26:32
#CST - That’s the way God fights our battles - Part 1 - (#CST159)
This is it we’re in the arena standing face-to-face, do we allow God to fight our battles or do we let the flesh deal with what God should be dealing with? Thank you for joining us in this part? One of this podcast with Simon and Ben as they dr...
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#CST - Hell - (#CST20)
Thank you for joining us here at #Christian Straight Talk - thank you for joining myself Reverend Ben Cooper and Simon Pinchbeck as you join us for a podcast today and the title is "Hell".
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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51:57
#CST - Nicodemus Pt 2 (#CST40)
Join us this week here at #Christian Straight Talk with Simon Pinchbeck and Reverend Ben Cooper for part 2 of the two part series called - Who is Nicodemus ? - As they are in the gospel of John Chapter 3, from verse one down to the end of verse...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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