Get Steppin'

Sidney joins the show to share her early steps of following Christ. Believing in the potential of others can help them find their calling. 📖 Hos6:1-3

What can we learn from our guy, Peter, as he follows the footsteps of Jesus? In their first meeting, Jesus says step with me and I'll give you a new purpose. What does it cost to follow Him? How does life change when we follow His steps? 📖 Matt4:17-22, Acts4:13, Matt6:24, Luke9:62, Luke14:15-24, Matt8:20, Matt13:44-46, Luke14:28-30, John21, Matt16:24-25, Heb12:1-2

All runners are aiming to reach the finish line. Our journey may look different, but our ultimate goal is the same. How do you want to finish this race? How can you finish strong? 📖 Acts1:6-11, 1Cor9:24-27, Heb12:1-3, 1Chr13&16, Luke14:28-30, Acts20:24, Prov7:3, 1Cor12:14-16 📕 “Purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren

What tools has God given you to help you in this marathon? All runners, who want to finish the race, utilize the best gear to help them along the way. Notice what God has provided for you and run your race! 📖 1Cor9:24-27, 2Tim3:16-17, Rom12:1-2, 2Cor10:5, Ps119, Matt4:1-11, Jas2:26, Exod16, Gen22, 1Sam17, 1Kgs17, Exod13, Judg6-8, Luke24, Mark8:31-33, John6:15, 1Sam15

Running this life long race of faith becomes easier when you get to run it alongside other faithful runners. It's valuable to have others who know the what you're going through and can help you. Who will you run with? 📖 1Cor9:24-27, Prov17:17, Prov27:17, Ecc4:9-12, Acts17:26, Prov12:26, 1Cor15:33, Heb12:1-3, Num13:33, Exod17, 2Cor6:14 🎙️ Daily Hope Podcast | Rick Warren

Obstacles await all runners, some external and others internal. How will I face the hurdles in my path? What strategies will help me navigate the rough terrains of life as I follow Jesus' footsteps? 📖 1Cor9:24-27, Ps119:165, 1John5:2-4, Mark7:20, Matt13, Isa57:14, Mal2:7-8, Matt23:13, Rom13:14, 1John2:10, 1Cor10:23, John13:1-17, Ps119:105, Matt18:6, Matt5:16

Preparing for something like a marathon will take serious discipline and forethought. Running with Jesus won't happen on accident either! What intentional training must I do to run with Jesus? 📖 1Cor9:25, Deut6:5-9, 1Cor10:13, 2Tim3:16-17, 1John5:16, Heb3:13, 1Tim4:8, Luke2:52, Matt6:19-21

Long distance runs test the best of runners. Speed isn't key to making it to this finish line. What do life long disciples have that others don't? How can I grow a faith that will last a life time? 📖 Acts1:6-11, 1Cor9:24-27, Eph4:28-29, Matt13, John5:1-5, 1Cor13:13, Heb12:1-3, Matt7:13-14, Matt6:14, Matt5:13-16, James12

Mike is back to share more of his current steps while following Christ. What challenges are there to walking with Jesus? 📖 Rom8:28, Matt9:37-38, Acts6:2, 1Cor11:1, Gal1:8, Gal5:25

Mike joins the guys as our first ever guest. Hear about his steps as he’s followed Jesus! 📖 Acts1:6-11, Acts8, Mic6:8, Luke10:25-27 🎙️ The BEMA Podcast

Running with others will help me gain strength. Why should I value the wisdom of others who have ran before and continue to run with Jesus? There is a lot to gain from those who have been there! 📖 Acts1:6-11, 1Cor9:24-27, Prov13:20, Luke6:39-40, Heb12:1-3

Running a race isn't always about competing with other runners. The real battle is found on the inside. Following the footsteps of Jesus is a long distance run with others, not against them.  📖 Acts1:6-11, 1Cor9:24-27, John1:5, Matt7:1-5, Jas2:12-13, Eph6:10-12, 1Thess5:11, Heb10:24-25, John13:34-35, Eph2, Jas2:14-26

In our deepest moment of need, Jesus steps in! He came to the world to solve my biggest problem, my eternal problem. Where is He calling me to step in? 📖 John20-21, Exod15:26, Num21, 1Kgs20, John5:19, Luke22:54-62, Mark2:3-11, Matt13:1-23, Matt28:18-20, Matt10:16-22, John13:1-17, Luke6:40, John14:15, Luke13:6-9

The tomb didn’t stop Jesus in His tracks, it was only the beginning. God wants to help you step out of your tomb too! 📖 John20:1-18, John4, Rom7, Exod16, Gal5:22-25, 1Cor10:13, Rom6:4-11, Gal5:19-21 🎵 “Glorious Day” by Passion 🎵 “I Thank God” by Maverick City Music

Courage can be hard to find in the middle of a painful experience. Jesus navigates this challenge by stepping up with firm faith. How will I respond to painful circumstance? 📖 Acts1:6-11, Luke10:38-42, Matt27:27-56, Luke9:21-22,43-45;18:31-34, Heb2:14-18, Isa53, Luke23:24, Eph6:12, Rom5:7, John15:18;19:26, Ps22, Phil2:6-8 

Hurt people often hurt people. How will I respond to hurt? Jesus steps through His hurt faithfully following His Father. When I see the bigger picture, I can also walk confidently regardless of my circumstances. 📖 Mark14:43-52, Matt27:11-14, 1Pet2:12-23, 1Sam25, Gen32:22-32, Matt5, Matt7:1-5, Matt5:38-39, Matt5:13-16, Col3:13-23

Undivided time can be hard to find… Jesus made it a point to spend time with God uninterrupted to refuel for what was to come. Where do I go to refuel? How can I protect my time with God? 📖 Matt6, Matt17:24-27, Matt26:36-46, Matt12:1-8, Luke4:42, Luke5:16, Luke6:12, Jas4:8, Matt7:7-11, Gal5:22-25

Serving God and others often means stepping down and forgetting myself. How did Jesus step down on His journey to the resurrection? How dirty am I willing to get to follow His steps? 📖 Acts17:26-27, Acts1:6-11, John13:1-17, 1Sam7, Matt4:19, Matt20:16, Luke 9:1-9;23, 1Pet4:7-11, Matt6

I’m never too far gone for God to rescue me. The biggest choices towards overcoming what’s in front of me are often the small choices to follow His steps.  📖 Acts1:6-11, Matt7:7-11, Gal5:22-25,Matt23:27-28, 2Cor7:8-11, Rom12:2, Gen1-2, Mark7:20-23, Rom7:9, Rom6:23, Rom6:6, Luke15, Jas4:8

Being kind is a choice that is always available. What will I choose when facing adversity? When I choose to meet disrespect with kindness, Jesus will find a way to use it to grow me or even impact someone else. 📖 Matt7:7-11, Matt5:39, 1Sam25, Gal5:22-25, Col3:2, Eph4:29-32, Eph4:15, Prov11:16-17, 1Cor13, Luke9:54, John14:10, Matt5:44, Rom5

How much does my public life resemble my private life? When I choose good integrity God can use my life as a living example. When others follow my character, where will it take them? 📖 Matt7:7-11, Ps119:105, Prov10:9, Eccl10:3, Matt6:19-21, Rom6:1-2, Jer29:11-14, 2Cor12:7, Col1:19-22, Luke6:31, 1Cor8:9, Ps19, Heb4:12-13 📕 “Who You Are When Noone’s Looking” by Bill Hybels

Happiness is just a feeling that will come and go. Following the steps of Christ will lead us to choosing joy in all circumstances. What purpose can I find behind the pain I’m experiencing? 📖 Acts1:6-11, Jas4:13-17, Job13:15, Jer31, Prov16:9, Exod15, 2Sam6, Luke1:46-56, Matt7:7-11, Jas1:2-4, Gal5:22-25, John:5-11, Matt6:33, Lam3, 1Pet4:13, Gen50:20, Eccl7:2 🎵 “Raise A Hallelujah” by Bethel Music

Being vulnerable isn’t something we do with just anyone. When we cry together, our connections reach a deep level that some may never experience. Who has God put in your life to support and suffer with?  📖 Acts2:43-47;4:34-35;1:6-11;6-8, Rom1:11-12, Ezra3, Eccl3:3-4, Gal6:1-2, John11, Matt8:22, Heb2:17-18, Luke22:42 🎵 “How He Loves” by Crowder

Growing closer to God can often be found when putting His words into practice. What are the benefits of serving in the Kingdom together? Serving together strengthens our relationships and deepens our connection to our creator. 📖 Acts2:42-47;1:6-11, Matt12:46-50, Acts4:34-35, Mark12:41-44, Matt25:31-46, Heb13:2, Eccl4:9-12, 1John3:16-18, Js2:15-17, Acts17:26-27, 1Kgs17:8-24, Mark6:30-44, Matt6, Ma...

When we share laughs we will begin to push each other toward God and naturally we will grow together. The greatest friends you’ll ever have will push you to grow and become the best version of yourself. 📖 Acts2:43-47;5:1-11, Eph4:16-24, Matt5:21-26;7:3-5, Prov27:17, Luke6:39, Col3:1-17, 1Cor3:6-9