Pursuing God with Gene Appel

Why would you spend one more day stuck where you are when the power of God is available to get you unhooked today? “Revealing your feelings is the beginning of healing.” In today’s episode, Gene encourages us to take a next step, pushing through when it’s challenging, to find freedom from whatever it is that’s holding us back. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build...

 Is there an area in your life where you need to find freedom? In today’s episode, Gene challenges us to identify what has us hooked and to take a courageous next step in that area. “The kisses of an enemy may be profuse, but faithful are the wounds of a friend.” Proverbs 27:6 Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scri...

John 5:2-6  Do you want to get well? It sounds like a dumb question. Some people know they are sick, they know they have a problem, they know things could get better, but they don’t really want to get well. Are you ready to be free? 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 tha...

 “Arrogant people are on the way to ruin because they won’t admit it when they need help.” (Proverbs 18:12) In today’s episode, Gene encourages us to be honest about what has us hooked and reminds us that we can’t fix ourselves. Will you admit you need help? Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by...

What is it that hooks you and pulls you away from the life that God intends for you? The reality is that we all have our habits and hurts. In this week’s podcast series, Gene shares the path Jesus offers to finding freedom from the issues that keep us stuck. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by...

When you follow Jesus as the truth of your life, you gain far more than you ever lose. And if you miss out on these payoffs, you miss out on some of the greatest benefits available to you both in life and eternity. “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free .” John 8:32 Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Gro...

Not only does Jesus reveal the truth about the character of God, but He also reveals the truth about YOU. And the truth is, that despite your flaws and imperfections, you are deeply loved -- the most prized of all of God’s creation 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...

Is God angry and judgemental? Does He really love me? To understand God’s character, Gene encourages us in today’s episode to take a look at the life of Jesus -- a life filled with love and compassion. Hebrews 1:3 says “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being…”  Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash co...

What is truth and who decides? “Truth is not a moral standard established by human beings that can be altered with time.” While the religions of the world are full of prophets who claim to speak on behalf of God, Jesus claims something totally different when He claims to BE the truth of God in John 14:6.  Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash...

What is TRUTH? In a culture that values acceptance and tolerance, could there possibly be one ultimate truth in our world? In this week’s podcast series, Gene explores the bold claim that Jesus made and the truths that are revealed through Him.  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 c...

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 invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.

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 invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.

Spiritual doubts have a tendency to scare many people. Some of us get so scared that we try to ignore it or pretend that it’s not there. In today’s episode, Gene shares how Jesus responds in Matthew 11:11 when He discovers that John the Baptist was struggling with doubts of his own. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded i...

 Spiritual doubts impact both athiests and people of faith. Perhaps you’ve questioned whether the Bible can be completely trusted or you can’t reconcile the suffering in this world with a loving God. In this week’s podcast series, Gene teaches us how to authentically process the spiritual doubts that are bound to arise during our lifetime. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursu...

 God wired us with a need for community. It’s what we were created for and what our souls long for. In today’s episode, Gene rencourages us to take a humble step towards building relationships that last   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 everyon...

 James 3:18 says “Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.” In today’s episode, Gene dissects the preceding verse that teaches us what builds reconciled, healthy relationships that last. 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...

Most often pride is the source of our relational conflicts. It’s difficult to acknowledge our own shortcomings and ask for forgiveness. In order to find restoration, Gene teaches we must first humble ourselves before God 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 grac...

Relationships that stay at a superficial level don’t tend to last when the inevitable bumps in the road hit. In today’s episode, Gene encourages us to look within ourselves to notice the pride that may be infiltrating the authenticity in our relationships.   Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by...

 Inevitably every relationship deals with bumps in the road. It takes work and effort to sustain lasting and meaningful relationships. In this week’s podcast series, Gene shares wisdom found in the book of James to encourage us in our relationships that matter most. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and s...

When people think of your name, is it synonymous with love? Are you writing a legacy of love? In today’s episode, Gene reminds us of the urgency in writing the legacy for our lives today -- because we never know which day will be our last.  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 convic...

What do you want to be known for? Galatians 5:6 says, “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” In today’s episode, Gene encourages us to leave a legacy of love to those who matter most in our lives 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 wondered why the Bible says love is the greatest? 1 Corinthians 13:13 says “And now these three remain:  faith, hope and love.   But the greatest of these is love.” In today’s episode, Gene discusses the supreme legacy each of us can leave with our lives. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture an...

Do the actions in your daily life reflect what you want to be known for? How much of what you are devoting most of your time and energy will outlast your life? The Bible says there are three primary things when it comes to writing your legacy. 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 con...

 Everyone is known for something. From the time we are young, we all have this intrinsic desire to live a life of meaning and significance. In this week’s podcast series, Gene encourages us to think about the legacy we want to leave 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 tha...

“Everyone knows they’re going to die, but nobody believes it.  If we did, we would do things differently.” In today’s episode, Gene encourages us to think about what’s most important. May we remember that our days are numbered and make the most of every moment   Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shape...