The New Norm

Note for a Frustrated Dad 29.04.2025 7:15 ↓

Steve responds to a dad with concerns about the ideology at his child’s school.

Good Boundaries Are Your Friend 22.04.2025 13:24 ↓

Steve talks about the importance of boundaries for healthy relationships.

Mental Health Crises and Spirituality 15.04.2025 12:56 ↓

In this episode, Steve explores two passages (1 Sam. 16 & Mark 5) and how to respond to crises moments with both mental and spiritual dimensions.

Responding to Anxiety 08.04.2025 15:00 ↓

Steve explores two passages in Psalms and Philippians that help us process anxiety.

The King’s Copy 01.04.2025 14:49 ↓

In this episode, Steve unpacks an often overlooked passage in Deuteronomy about why it’s critical for leaders to have a regular practice of engaging scripture.

The Gift of the Thorn 25.03.2025 9:15 ↓

Steve explores how Paul’s thorn gives him a new perspective on God’s grace.

Biblical Conflict Resolution: Two Approaches 18.03.2025 9:29 ↓

Steve unpacks Matthew 18 and Galatians two and the lessons they teach us about leaning into conflict.

God’s Maddening Patience 11.03.2025 8:33 ↓

Steve discusses how to respond when it seems like God’s justice is delayed.

Miriam’s Mistake 04.03.2025 8:09 ↓

Steve talks about how to respond when a community member behaves badly.

Eunuchs and the Kingdom 25.02.2025 12:13 ↓

Steve wrestles with Matthew 19, a passage where Jesus talks about eunuchs and their place in God’s kingdom.

The King and the Crisis 18.02.2025 17:33 ↓

Steve unpacks a challenging passage about God’s response to his people after a brutal crime and what the king does to deliverance justice.

Marriage on Mission 11.02.2025 16:56 ↓

While the Bible has a lot to say about marriage, there aren’t many examples of healthy marriages. Acts 18 includes a powerful portrait of a couple who are committed to a marriage on mission.

Responses to Deconstruction 04.02.2025 14:55 ↓

Steve explores how to understand and respond when someone in our world says they are deconstructing.

Crime and Punishment - Part 1 28.01.2025 13:56 ↓

Steve unpacks a passage on how churches should respond to evidence of misconduct. 

The Word of the Year Is… 21.01.2025 9:29 ↓

Steve unpacks his word of the year and how it’s impacting his view of God and others.

When God Seems Late 14.01.2025 16:39 ↓

Steve examines how Martha and Mary respond when Jesus doesn’t respond on their timeline.

Between the Prison and Palace 07.01.2025 19:41 ↓

How do you survive a season of waiting? Steve looks at lessons in endurance from Joseph’s life.

Lesson on Transition and Loss 31.12.2024 14:32 ↓

What do you do when you’re going through chaos? Steve explores insights from a storm in Paul’s life from Acts 27.

When Love Comes to Town 24.12.2024 11:53 ↓

In this “classic” Norm episode, Steve offers a Christmas devotional.

Understanding “Speaking in Tongues” 17.12.2024 11:55 ↓

Steve provides a brief biblical overview on a much discussed topic.

A Playbook for Thriving 10.12.2024 8:38 ↓

Steve identifies three practices that help us move towards spiritual flourishing.

Unpopular Promises 03.12.2024 11:11 ↓

Sometimes life is harder than we think it should be. How do we learn to view hardship as an opportunity instead of a curse?

Do You Want to Get Well? 26.11.2024 13:47 ↓

Steve explores a powerful, direct question Jesus asked someone who was spiritually and physically stuck. It’s a question God might be asking you these days too.

American Idols 19.11.2024 13:26 ↓

Steve explores how to address the sublte pull of idolatry in our lives.

How to Hear from God – Pt. 2 12.11.2024 12:43 ↓

In the second of a two episode arc, Steve discusses three more ways we can hear God speak to us.