Lifting the Veil
Why is it that in an age where we have never been more connected, so many of us feel so alone?
When a career in professional sports fizzled out and a long-term relationship abruptly ended, Bob Wheatley saw everything that had once defined him as a man swept away in one fell swoop. He found himself alone, without an identity. It was only by turning to God’s Word that he started to see where he had gone wrong, what needed to change, and how he could ultimately find what he was looking for.
In the LIFTING THE VEIL podcast, Bob sits down with authors, pastors, influencers, and peers, asking tough questions and shining a light on the lies that have permeated our dating, sex, and love experiences as Christians today.
We all want to find joy in singleness and fulfillment in marriage. What if maybe, just maybe, God's way has been right all along? Come join in on the conversation!
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 20
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2020
The Highlight Reel | Season 1 Finale
As we bring this season to a close, this week's episode is a compilation of the words of wisdom we have learned from the guests of Season 1. We are reminded of lessons learned from Todd Durkin, Amy B…
Wednesday Word | Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." -Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)
If You Like It, Put a Ring on It | Jackie Bledsoe
In this week's episode, Bob sits down with Jackie Bledsoe, a speaker, counselor, and author of the marriage self-help book, "The 7 Rings of Marriage". As one who had sworn off marriage completely and…
Wednesday Word | Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” -Joshua 1:9 (ESV)
Life Isn't Always so Black and White | Sam Kelly
In this week's episode, Bob sits down with Sam Kelly, co-host of the nationally syndicated morning show "Scott and Sam" on THE FISH Christian radio stations. Sam shares the blessings and challenges t…
Wednesday Word | Psalm 37:4-5
"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act." -Psalm 37:4-5 (ESV)
The Sex Illusion | Fred Stoeker
When Fred Stoeker was playing baseball at Stanford, he had four girlfriends at the same time. He was having sex with three of them, and he was engaged to be married to two of them. Much like his fath…
Wednesday Word | Isaiah 43:20-21
"For I give water in the wilderness, rivers in the desert, to give drink to my chosen people, the people whom I formed for myself that they might declare my praise." -Isaiah 43:20-21 (ESV)
Perfectly Equal, Totally Different. Gender Roles in a Godly Marriage | Jim and Ginger Ravella
Jim and Ginger Ravella both faced the unthinkable, the tragic loss of a spouse, well before their time. Both a part of military families, Ginger's nightmare began in an instant with a knock at the fr…
Wednesday Word | 2 Corinthians 1:9
"Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead." -2 Corinthians 1:9 (ESV)
Where'd All the Men Go? | Tim Klinkenberg
In this week's episode, Bob sits down with Tim Klinkenberg, head pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church in Orange, CA. With over thirty years of ministry experience under his belt, Tim sheds a light on…
Wednesday Word | Psalm 103:11
"For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love towards those who fear him." -Psalm 103:11 (ESV)
Ask the Audience | January 27, 2020
In this week's episode, Bob answers questions and topics submitted by you, the listener! Topics covered include social media's effects on relationships today, the identity crisis an athlete faces upo…
Wednesday Word | Joshua 21:45
"Not one word of all the good promises that the Lord had made to the house of Israel had failed; all came to pass." -Joshua 21:45 (ESV)
A Virtuous Woman, Who Can Find? | Jennifer Matthews
Jennifer Matthews is a force... and based on her bloodline, that really shouldn't come as much of a surprise, either. Born into what many people consider the “First Family of Football”, Jennifer has …
Wednesday Word | Hebrews 11:6
"And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him." -Hebrews 11:6 (ESV)
From My Arms, to His | Jonathan Pitts
On July 24th, 2018, Jonathan and Wynter Pitts clicked send on a very significant email. They had just completed the last chapter of their marriage book, Emptied, and after months of work they were fi…
Dating... With One Leg to Stand On | Amy Bream
Bob sits down with Amy Bream, a friend living in Nashville, to discuss her personal experiences in dating and lessons learned along the way. What makes Amy's perspective unique, you ask? Amy was born…
This Dude is Yoked! Equally Yoked | Todd Durkin
Todd Durkin is a man's man. He travels the world to speak at fitness and leadership conferences, runs a thriving business, and has trained world class athletes like LaDainian Tomlinson and Drew Brees…
The Killing of an Idol | Season 1 Intro
In this intro to Season 1, Bob explains why he wanted to start a conversation about dating, sex, and marriage, and lays out what you can expect as a listener of this podcast. He talks about the four …