Pure Encouragement Podcast

Attack your day with strength by using this powerful morning prayer to overcome feelings of inadequacy. This short 8-minute prayer will strengthen your soul to win the day and live victoriously over doubt, insecurity, and thoughts of not being enough. As a follower of Jesus, no matter what challenges come your way, your identity is secure because the Living God is with you! MORE FROM PURE ENCOURAG...

Attack your day with strength by using this powerful morning prayer to overcome anxiety. This short 6-minute prayer will strengthen your soul to win the day and live victoriously over fear, worry, and anxious thoughts. As a follower Jesus, no matter what circumstances come your way, the Living God is with you! MORE FROM PURE ENCOURAGEMENT Want to Submit a Question to be Answered on a Future Podcas...

Attack your day with confidence and strength by getting your eyes fixated on the Lord, remembering His mighty deeds, and by standing in the truth of who you are in Christ. This short prayer will strengthen your soul to win the day. As a follower Jesus, no matter what you face in life, you can confidently say, "In You Lord, I am Strong!" MORE FROM PURE ENCOURAGEMENT Want to Submit a Quest...

Attack your day with confidence and strength by getting your eyes fixated on the Lord, remembering His mighty deeds, and by standing in the truth of who you are in Christ. This short prayer will strengthen your soul to win the day. As a follower Jesus, you are more than a conqueror through Christ! MORE FROM PURE ENCOURAGEMENT Want to Submit a Question to be Answered on a Future Podcast? ⁠⁠⁠Click H...

Are you ready to live a confident, victorious life in Christ? Use this episode to attack your day with strength as you stand in the truth of who God declares you to be. You are more than a conqueror through Christ who loves you! MORE FROM PURE ENCOURAGEMENT Want to Submit a Question to be Answered on a Future Episode? ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠ Take the ⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge ⁠⁠⁠ Get the ⁠⁠6 Week Confid...

Jesus gave us a clear command in Matthew 28: “Go and make disciples of all nations.” But what does that actually look like in everyday life? In this episode, we explore practical, lived-out ways to walk in obedience to that call, learning how to live a confident, victorious life in Christ as a disciple maker. This isn’t an exhaustive list or a formula, but a collection of lessons learned through y...

In this Question & Answer session, Gary Steffes tackles real, honest questions about  winning with confidence ,  walking in forgiveness ,  living from your identity in Christ , and  sharing your faith with people who aren’t interested in God . This episode is practical, Scripture-rooted, and encouraging—designed to help you live a confident, victorious life in Christ. SHOW NOTES Want to Submit...

In this powerful roundtable discussion,  Gary Steffes, Josh Sherley, and Brad Newburg  do a deep dive into  Identity in Christ —what it truly means, why it matters, and how it shapes the way we live every day. What does Scripture say about who you are in Christ? How does understanding your identity impact anxiety, stress, fear, and the pressure to perform? Can living from God’s truth actually brin...

In this powerful interview, we sit down with NHL legend  Garry Unger —known for his ironman streak, relentless drive, and unforgettable presence on the ice. But beyond the records and the fame is a deeper story: one of identity, transformation, and eternal purpose. Garry opens up about his journey to the NHL, the sacrifices and perseverance that shaped his career, and the unexpected moments that l...

Do you need confidence as a Christian athlete and you don't know where to start? This six-minute video will strengthen you to gain true confidence by becoming Inside Out and letting God transform your inner world. You’ll learn: ✨ To get Toxicity Out—lies, fear, anger, pride, and negative self-talk ✨ To get God’s Truth In—His promises of who you are in Christ ✨ Practical tools to WIN with co...

Join us for an inspiring video podcast as Gary shares inspirations from the story of Moses about walking in courageous faith. Get strengthened to go from an Exodus 5 leader to an Exodus 14 leader where your faith does not rest on your circumstances or the opinions of men but on the promises of God! OTHER ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure Encouragement⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pureencouragement⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read t...

Join us for an inspiring interview with Cole Godfrey, an absolute warrior for Jesus, leader, and former college athlete, as he shares his story about trusting God through unexpected job loss. God promises perfect peace when we fix our minds on Him and our hearts trust in him (Isaiah 26:3). SHOW NOTES Watch the⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Full Video Interview⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get connected to the Men's Journey Community Get connected...

Join us for an inspiring interview with Influencers Global Ministries staff member, Mike Malak, as he shares his powerful story of following Jesus with absolute trust in Temperance, Michigan. God truly does extraordinary things with ordinary people whose hearts are fully surrendered to Him. Get encouraged about the power of God when you choose to walk in courageous faith, not fear. SHOW NOTES Get...

Join us for an inspiring interview with baseball coach Trace Moreno as he shares his powerful story of walking in faith to start BlackGold Baseball in Bakersfield, CA. What started as a small baseball team wanting to compete for Christ has grown to over 135 athletes at multiple levels competing for Jesus and impacting lives for eternity. Discover practical insights for walking in faith and believi...

Join us for an inspiring interview with professional hockey player Josiah Slavin as he shares his powerful story of living boldly for Jesus in the professional hockey world. From navigating living out his faith among non-Christian teammates to praying at center ice after an NHL game, Josiah opens up about staying true to his beliefs as a follower of Christ. Discover practical insights for living u...

In this interview, Wendi Lawlor shares her inspiring story from rejecting God to becoming a bold ambassador for Christ! She shares her journey from the Air Force, to becoming a college professor, to starting a successful business, to joining Pure Encouragement staff. She rejected God—now she can't stop sharing the Gospel! SHOW NOTES ⁠ Join a 6 Week Confidence Group with Wendi or Gary Watch the...

In this interview, Dr. Ben Shaw talks about physical and historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. He explores topics such as the reliability of the New Testament, the early creeds, the Shroud of Turin, and non-Biblical external sources that support the reality of the resurrection. SHOW NOTES Join the 6 Week Course on Evidence for the Resurrection with Dr. Ben Shaw Starting September 15,...

In this series, Gary encourages us to OWN our identity in Christ by doing a Deep Dive on key promises of God. In this episode, he focuses on the promise "I am Strong." The Apostle John writes in 1 John 2:14, "I write to young men because you ARE strong, and the Word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one." In Christ, we have the victory. It's time we OWN who God declares us to be...

In this series, Gary encourages us to OWN our identity in Christ by doing a Deep Dive on key promises of God. In this episode, he focuses on the promise "I am Purposefully Sent." Jesus said in John 20:21 "As the Father sent Me, so I am sending you." Therefore, as followers of Christ, we have a purpose far greater than ourselves. It's time we OWN who God declares us to be! "And you will know the tr...

In this series, Gary encourages us to OWN our identity in Christ by doing a Deep Dive on key promises of God. In this episode, he focuses on the promise "I am Entirely New." As followers of Christ, we are not trying to become new; we ARE new in Christ! The old life is gone; behold the new has come! It's time we OWN who God declares us to be! "And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you...

In this series, Gary encourages us to OWN our identity in Christ by doing a Deep Dive on key promises of God. In this episode, he focuses on the promise "I am Completely Secure." As followers of Christ our security does not come through our performance and what people think of us, but Christ's performance and who He declares us to be. It's time we OWN who God declares us to be! "And you will know...

In this series, Gary encourages us to OWN our identity in Christ by doing a Deep Dive on key promises of God. In this episode, he focuses on the promise "I am Absolutely Significant." Many of us as followers of Christ are searching for significance in what we do, what we have, and what others think of us. Such a pursuit leads to a roller coaster of anxiety and insecurity. The truth is God determin...

In this series, Gary encourages us to OWN our identity in Christ by doing a Deep Dive on key promises of God. In this episode, he focuses on the promise "I am Totally Accepted." Many of us as followers of Christ struggle to own the truth that we are forgiven and righteous before the Lord. Because of Jesus, we are welcomed into His presence! Get encouraged today. "And you will know the truth, and t...

In this series, Gary encourages us to OWN our identity in Christ by doing a Deep Dive on key promises of God. In this episode, he focuses on the promise "I am Deeply Loved." Many of us as followers of Christ know intellectually we are loved by God, but we struggle to own the truth in our hearts because we feel unworthy. Get encouraged today. "And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you...

In this episode, Gary shares about how to find courage to live for the Lord in the face of fear. Whether God is calling you into the unknown, or to stand firm against peer pressure, this message with strengthen you to be strong and courageous! "God has not given us a Spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7). PURE ENCOURAGEMENT RESOURCES ​ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the...