Real Christian Talk with Pastor Steve

The recent viral announcement by Youtube Influencer Jesse Ridgway and his wife of their choosing abortion over their unborn child's down syndrome diagnosis has ignited a social media firestorm. In this episode, it's shown how the justification and rationale used to defend their decision, gives a rare raw look at the brutal nature of Abortion and the plight of the unborn, particularly any...

Space the Final Frontier. I grew up loving that opening to Star Trek, and have always loved all things space. With all the chaos, negativity, polarizing divisions and fear that saturate the current climate our country and world find itself, why is it more important than ever that we look up? What lessons can be found from space exploration? What insights did the Artemis II astronauts share that we...

Christianity has been under attack from our culture in America for decades, but what happens when Christianity begins to reflect our culture rather than stand out from it? What happens when Christianity is being co-opted by partisan political forces to the degree that our message is minimized, sugarcoated or distorted? What happens to our credibility when we are willing to make moral compromises t...

The first month of 2026 has seen our country continue to be increasingly polarized with the recent deaths of two protesters against ICE showcasing our division and selective moral outrage. How should we as Christians respond to moments like this? What is the real answer for how hearts and minds can be changed, and what is the ultimate solution for the ills of our society? The answer is simple, yet...

In recent days we've seen an attack on Jews in Australia, a mass shooting at an American University and the murder of a high profile cultural and political activist whose death has spurred callous commentary, similar to the tragic death of Charlie Kirk earlier this year. Clearly our society is broken and weary and with that, it is more important than ever to explore what, "Peace on Earth...

How should we see the good, the bad and the ugly of life? With the Holiday Season upon us and our drive to look for things we want and be reminded of what we don't have, this episode explores the importance of embracing the life God has assigned and blessed us with and how we can do that. 

On this week, over 500 years ago a Catholic monk took a stand against the corruption, lies and abuse that was prevailing in his time and launched what we now know as the Protestant Reformation. We live in dark perilous times that require God's people to stand against the schemes of the devil, but how do we do that? This episode looks at how Ephesians 6:10-18 provide us with a template to do j...

With the recent brazen political assassination of Charlie Kirk, where does that leave the future of American democracy when sharing your views and opinions can get you murdered virally? How should followers of Jesus respond to this watershed moment in our country and society? Find out in this episode  

In a country with churches on every block, Bibles in every home, most Americans simply do not know who Jesus Christ is or what the message of the Gospel is all about. In a recent interview about what he hoped would get him to heaven one day, President Trump's thinking on this mirrors what most Americans would say about what their reasoning would be for what would get them to heaven. The probl...

The IRS has recently announced rule changes that allow pastors and churches to blatantly endorse political candidates and to engage in partisan politics, but should we? Should the pulpit be used to endorse political parties, candidates and figures because tax exemption is no longer currently, under threat? This episode explores the reasons this would be more than unwise but actually spiritually da...

With the recent scandal alleging CCM star favorite Michael Tait engaged in sexual misconduct and substance abuse for decades, what are some important takeaways from this scandal and the cascade of others that have befallen the Christian world in recent years? What is God doing in bringing about exposure of abuse and hypocrisy? What are patterns that must be broken in the Christian world? This epis...

With the whiplash ride of life in 2025, and an ever changing world with uncertainty the unchanging truths of who God is and who we are in Christ must remain the foundation our faith. 

2025 is off to a crazy start with wildfire disasters in California, snow in Florida and a major political earthquake with the return of President Trump to power. We live in exciting and perilous times. With the year ahead, how can we as Christians be agents of Change in the times we are living in? As this episode explores, the Gospel and the Great Commission remain the greatest way we can impact t...

What is Christmas really about? How can we find joy and peace if our lives are upside down or if the world around us seems so helpless and hopeless? In this episode, we talk about why Christmas is synonymous with Hope.  

With what has been called the most consequential pivotal election of recent times quickly approaching, many things are at stake with the outcome of the 2024 election yet most Christians have not thought about how imperative their witness for Jesus and the Gospel is at stake. Is Jesus a political mascot or is He Lord? Is Christianity simply a partisan talking point or the Gospel a political slogan?...

The world seems to be getting darker, things seem to be getting scarier and the future seems bleaker yet even as the Bible foretold us to expect what we see happening around us, what should our response be to the fear, anger and apprehension around us? This episode unpacks what it means to hold onto the promises of God, shine His light and share the Good news to a world that is desperate for good...

With the recent changes made to the GOP platform minimizing Pro-Life language, how should we as a Christians respond to attempts for the sake of political pragmatism to water down the cause of the unborn? This episode talks about why compromising on the cause of life should not be an option for Christians and why we must continue to do the work of helping make Abortion not only illegal but unthink...

It's that time of year again. Pride month comes with parades, drag queen story hours, and every major corporation changing their logo to have rainbow colors but it also comes with conundrums and questions for Bible believing Christians. How should we respond to a culture that is basically telling us to choose between love and biblical truth? This episode explores the balance between compassio...

In June 1940, Winston Churchill delivered a passioned profile in courage when he declared to the British Parliament at the darkest moment of World War II when England stood against Hitler alone, "We shall never surrender". Yet sadly and tragically, there are few profiles in courage today who are willing to stand by their principles no matter the cost. This episode explores a rare recent...

Millions of us recently shared in an incredible rare moment with the Solar Eclipse that most of North America got to see, capturing our hearts, bringing laughter, excitement and even some tears as we were filled with wonder and awe at this incredible natural phenomenon . But why did the solar eclipse bring such a reaction from us? What could the solar eclipse be a sign of? In this episode,  I talk...

Should a Christian attend a same sex wedding ceremony? What about other scenarios that could get messy where we wonder what the line is between compassion and conviction with people we love and care about but holding true to what the Bible says? Following the recent controversy involving Pastor Alistair Begg's advice on LGBTQ weddings, this episode talks about the balancing act we must walk i...

2024 is going to be a very pivotal year with a lot at stake and while immediately the political outcome of the upcoming election is what comes to mind, this episode talks about what is at stake for how Christians choose to respond to this moment. What should our message be as Christians? Where is our identity? How should we conduct ourselves with those we disagree with? And finally, where is our h...

Is being a Christian really about having a particular aesthetic look or about inward change and transformation? Should Christians be attacking and criticizing a celebrity who came out of New Ageism or rooting for her and celebrating her salvation?  Should we be burning bridges with people we disagree with or building them? All these issues have come up with the public announcement of faith in Chri...

With the recent surprise horrific attack by Hamas on Israel, the world's attention is once again drawn to Jerusalem and the land of the Bible. With a thousand Israeli citizens savagely murdered and kidnapped and raped by a group that is sworn to Israel's destruction and Jewish annihilation, why should we care about the plight of the Jews? Why should Christians stand by Israel? In this ep...

The aftermath of the recent controversies surrounding Pastor Andy Stanley concerning LGBTQ issues underscore a larger effort to blur lines, sow confusion and minimize the totality of biblical truth on this topic and others. In this episode, the controversy and Stanley's recent statements on Sexuality and Gender are explored and contrasted with what the Bible says and with the larger issue at...