Pursuing God with Gene Appel

 “But even now I know that God will give you whatever you ask.”  In John 11, despite Martha’s disappointment with Jesus, she comes to Him with unwavering faith that’s filled with honesty and trust.  In today’s episode, Gene encourages us to follow her example in our own lives. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scri...

We all go through seasons of disappointment. And in times of waiting, it’s easy to forget that God is working behind the scenes for us. In today’s episode, Gene encourages us to have hope in the story that God is writing in us because He is faithful. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastsid...

Have you ever felt disappointed with God? Life is full of pain and disappointments but it hits at another level when we find ourselves struggling with our faith. In this week’s podcast series, Gene teaches that it’s okay to have questions and points us to an example in the gospel of John. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grou...

: “Great is thy faithfulness.” God knows just what you need when you are going through life’s challenges and He promises to provide for you. In today’s episode, Gene shares a personal story of God’s faithfulness. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for...

Jesus is still writing your story and wants you to TRUST Him today. No matter the struggle in your life right now, if you put your faith in Jesus, He promises that the best is yet to come.  Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode...

 “NOTHING is impossible with God.” Without knowing the outcome, Mary has faith that Jesus will come through when things go wrong in John 2. In today’s episode, Gene encourages us to cling to our faith, obey His leading, and trust in His perfect timing. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Easts...

What need in your life seems too small for Jesus to meet?. Over the next few days, Gene shares lessons we can learn from Jesus’ first recorded miracle in John 2. Jesus is not only by our side when crisis hits, but He wants to carry us through the smaller challenges that come our way every day. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion....

Ever have one of those days when everything seems to go wrong? No matter how tough life gets or how impossible our circumstances appear, God has the power to intervene and write a better story. Join Gene on this week’s podcast series as we focus on living life to the full. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scriptur...

“...The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. ” James 5:16 When we read about God performing miracles in the Bible, it’s easy to feel like that kind of faith is out of our reach. In today’s episode, Gene reminds us that His power is available to us when we humble ourselves before Him in prayer Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and u...

We need a place of complete honesty, where we can simply be ourselves. In today’s episode, Gene teaches us to pray, “Search me, Oh God. Help me to be real before You and see myself as you see me.” Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each...

We need a place of complete honesty, where we can simply be ourselves. In today’s episode, Gene teaches us to pray, “Search me, Oh God. Help me to be real before You and see myself as you see me.” Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each...

What are you grateful to God for? 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says, “Be joyful always; prayer continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Even in tough times, Gene reminds us that we can come to God with thankful hearts because He is always with us   Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compass...

When you’re stuck in the middle of challenging circumstances, what is your first line of defense? In today’s episode, Gene reminds us that when we are in trouble, our Heavenly Father wants us to come to Him in prayer Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is...

Have you ever wondered why we pray? If God knows everything, what’s the point? In this week’s podcast series, Gene unpacks a passage from James 5 to take us deeper in our understanding of the power of prayer Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for ever...

Kindness has the power to transform us. In today’s episode, Gene teaches that although kindness comes at a cost, it is worth the sacrifice. Where did you first learn about sacrificial love Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode...

“When you have a chance to be kind – do it now.” Every day is a new opportunity to extend God’s love to those around you. When we are prompted by the Holy Spirit, may we be ready to act spontaneously and in the moment.  Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace...

“To be kind is to be like God.”  The Holy Spirit urges us to sensitively demonstrate the kindness of God to the people in our lives. Who can you go out of your way to show kindness to today Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode...

“Kindness is the language the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” In today’s episode, Gene teaches from 2 Samuel 9 where we see a moving story of kindness that inspires us to show love in action Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each...

What is one way you can intentionally show kindness to those around you this week? In this week’s podcast series, Gene teaches how God is supernaturally working in our lives to reverse the insensitivity pervading our culture   Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’...

Have you ever failed? Absolutely, but you are not a failure. Once you’ve experienced God’s grace, you have a role to play in His story. The book of Acts is a living statement that says, “God is not finished with you yet.” Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s gra...

 “Failure does not have the final say in any story that God writes.” Regardless of past mistakes, God can use you for His extraordinary purpose. In today’s episode, Gene teaches how God still used the apostle Peter for His purpose, even after He denied knowing Jesus. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and...

How is God preparing you right now, on this ordinary day, for His extraordinary purpose? In today’s episode, Gene continues teaching from the book of Acts when God used the apostle Peter on what felt like an ordinary day to heal a lame man’s body and soul. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by E...

 Is there a RISK that God is calling you to take a step of faith towards today? In today’s episode, Gene teaches from Acts 3, when God used ordinary people, on an ordinary day, for his EXTRAORDINARY purpose. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for ever...

 What makes you special and unique? We desire to live a life of significance but many times we simply feel ordinary. This week on the podcast, Gene teaches how God can use ordinary people like us for His extraordinary purpose. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’...

No matter what, followers of Jesus can cling to the hope we have beyond the grave. Revelations 21:3-4 says, “…God himself will be with them and be their God. ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes.  There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”  Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash...