Small Steps with God

50 - The Emotions of God and How They Impact Our Relationship with Him Today, we're going to dive deep into the emotions of God and how they impact our relationship with Him. You'll learn that God experiences a range of emotions, just like we do, including anger, compassion, joy, grief, and even jealousy. These emotions reveal God's deep involvement and care for humanity, and it's fascinating to e...

49 - Lead Like Jesus: Embracing Humility, Love, and Connection Today we're diving deep into the concept of leadership through the lens of Jesus' teachings. In this episode, we're going to be exploring the book "Lead Like Jesus, Revisited" by Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges, and Phyllis Hendry. We'll be examining the qualities and characteristics that make Christian leaders effective, with a particular...

48 - The Challenge of Dangerous Prayer We dive deep into the concept of prayer and how we can take it to the next level by embracing dangerous prayers. Let's be honest, prayer is not about being good or performing, but rather about being present and honest with ourselves and with God. So, what does it mean to pray dangerously? It means going beyond the safe and comfortable prayers we're used to an...

47 - Exploring the Names of God & Jesus Today, we're going to dive deep into the different names of God found in the Old Testament. Name changes in the Bible signify roles and relationships with God. God's names also indicate roles and relationships with us. For example, "El" meaning God Most High and "Elohim" denotes the completeness and essence of God. They reflect different aspects and char...

46 - The Power of Letting Go and Moving On Today we're diving into the essential steps of truly forgiving someone and walking down that path. Our focus is on the inspiring story of Joseph, who forgave his brothers despite being sold into slavery by them. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of forgiveness and how it can break the chains of bitterness and selfishness. We also talk about the L...

45 - Exploring the Biblical Experience of Forgiveness In this episode, I will talk about something really important: forgiveness. It's a concept that can be difficult to grasp and even harder to put into practice, but it's crucial for our own well-being and for building healthy relationships with others. We'll be drawing heavily from the book "Total Forgiveness" by R.T. Kendall, which explores the...

44 - Worship of Idols in the Bible We're talking about paganism in the Bible and how it still affects us today. Have you ever wondered about the gods mentioned in the Bible and how they were worshipped in the polytheistic religions of their time? Or how the concept of idolatry can manifest in our lives today, even in seemingly secular practices? We're also going to examine the resurgence of pagani...

43 - Exploring Cancel Culture and Authenticity Today we’re diving deep into the world of cancel culture and social media. We’re going to explore how your public image can impact your sense of self and how cancel culture can lead to mob mentality. We’re also discussing Sadie Robertson Huff’s incredible new book, “Who Are You Following? Pursuing Jesus in a Social Media Obsessed World.” It’s an amazi...

42 - Navigating Social Media as a Christian We talk about all things social media and how it impacts our lives as Christians. Today, we’re diving into Sadie Robertson Hough’s book “Who Are You Following?” and discussing the dangers of social media. Let’s face it, social media can be a pretty toxic place. The constant comparison game, the pressure to gain followers and likes, it can all be pretty o...

41 - Pursuing Jesus in a Social Media Obsessed World In this episode, we discuss the impact of social media on our lives and the importance of following Jesus in a social media-obsessed world. Our guest, Sadie Robertson Hough, shares her insights from her book, "Who Are You Following? Pursuing Jesus in a Social Media Obsessed World." Sadie talks about the impact of social media on our lives, espec...

40- Embracing God's Love In this episode, we explore the true meaning behind John 3:16 and how we can take away hope and love from this passage. We continue our conversation about Max Lucado's book, John 3:16, where he delves into the significance of God giving his only Son to save the world. The word "whoever" is explored in depth, and we learn that it means every human being, regardless of their...

39 - 3:16 The Numbers of Love I discuss Max Lucado's book "316: The Numbers of Hope" and how it explores the significance of one of the most famous bible verses, John 3:16. The message of God's unconditional love for us, flaws and all. It's easy to get caught up in our own imperfections and doubts, but John 3:16 reminds us that God loves us no matter what. That's a powerful message that we can all...

38 - Challenging the Culture of Convenience We challenge the status quo and explore the role of convenience in our lives as Christians. Let's start by asking ourselves, is convenience really the way God wants us to live? While it may seem like the easy and comfortable choice, we need to question whether it's truly serving us in the long run. We'll explore the idea of inconvenience and how it can a...

37 - Dolly Parton’s Wisdom on Achieving Your Dreams and Helping Others Today I talk about Dolly Parton’s book “Dream More, Celebrate the Dreamer in You”. Dolly Parton is a woman of deep faith, and her life is a testament to the power of dreaming big and working hard. In “Dream More”, Parton shares her wisdom and encouragement with readers. She wants us all to dream more, learn more, care for other...

36 - Exploring Liberty and Freedom Today, we're diving deep into liberty and freedom, exploring what it means from a Christian perspective. As we explore Biblical passages that discuss freedom, such as John 8:32 and Galatians 5, we'll be asking some big questions. What does true freedom look like in Christianity? Is it just about being able to do whatever we want? Or is there a deeper, more meanin...

35 - A Radical Kind of Love Today, we're talking about the radical kind of love that Jesus has for us and how we can have that same kind of love for others. We will discuss the book "Love Does" by Bob Goff. Goff's outlook on Jesus and serving others is so refreshing and inspiring, and I just had to share it with you guys. He emphasizes that love is about doing, not just saying, and I couldn't agre...

34 - Moving Beyond Lukewarm Christianity Today, we're diving into Kyle Eidelman's book "Not a Fan: Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus." This book challenges readers to go beyond just being a fan of Jesus and instead become a fully committed follower. During this episode, I share how this book has impacted my own life and why I believe it's so important for all of us to consider what...

33 - Exploring the World of Bible Translation I explore the fascinating world of Bible translations. We all know that there are many different versions of the Bible out there, but have you ever stopped to think about what sets them apart from each other? Today, we’ll be exploring the differences between ESV, NIV, King James, New King James, NASB, and New Living Translation and helping you to under...

32 - Lost and Found in Translation I discuss the book Why Should I Trust the Bible by William D Mounce. Have you ever wondered why the translation of the Bible is such a challenging task? Well, it turns out that idioms, complex ideas, and differences in language structure can make it quite a daunting task. That's why there are different types of translations, formal and dynamic, aiming to convey t...

31 - God's Miracle of Nature I delve into the incredible ways we can connect with God through nature. I share a review of the children's devotional book "God is in Nature" by Jessica Dobler, which highlights the complexity and beauty of the natural world and how it all works together in harmony. With biblical passages about nature, the book creates meaningful devotionals for all ages. I also discu...

30 - Tips and Tricks for Effective Bible Study  Are you looking to deepen your understanding of the Bible? In this episode, you’ll find all the tips and tricks to study the Bible effectively, from reading it daily to finding the perfect time and place to settle down with your Bible. You’ll also learn about different Bible study methods, such as diving in by book, topic, or even life circumstance....

29 - Faith and Star Trek Let’s boldly go where no one has gone before and talk about the fascinating role of faith in Star Trek! As you may know, Gene Roddenberry was an atheist, so religion wasn’t always portrayed in a positive light in the show. But did you know that there were some instances where faith was actually celebrated, like in the episode “Bread and Circuses” and with Nichelle Nichols,...

28 - What a Church Family Shares The book “When the Church Was a Family” by Joseph H. Hellerman emphasizes the importance of community in the American church and how it is failing us due to individualism. Paul saw the church as a community where people should treat each other like brothers and sisters in Christ, and this family image was important to Jesus. The early church helped others and was i...

27 - The Community Jesus Built I talk about the book When the Church Was a Famil y by Joseph H. Hellerman and the importance of being a part of a Christian community, drawing inspiration from Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s commitment to his community in Germany despite the dangers. Hellerman emphasizes the need for an authentic Christian community and criticizes American individualism and familyism. I agre...

26 - What is your Faith Style? I discuss the evangelism styles used by people in the New Testament to share the message of Jesus. I emphasize the importance of finding the best way for each individual rather than forcing everyone to do the same activity. I also encourage listeners to think about their gifts and talents and how they can use them to reach others with the Word of God. https://smallst...