Stephen Samuel’s Podcast

Worship does a few powerful things for us. Worship enables us to glimpse Jesus. Experiencing Him empowers us to fulfill our purpose and cultivate our lives, families, and communities. In worship, we also hear God’s wisdom, and He strengthens our hearts to obey Him. In worship, we are broken of our selfishness and can feel the God’s heart for the lost. All these dynamics can happen in the act of wo...

Something feels off. You’ve sensed it—a recurring hesitation deep within your soul, like hitting an invisible wall of despair. You’ve tried to piece together the patterns of struggle, searching for answers, longing for relief. You’re not alone in this, and there is hope. Healing and freedom from the wounds you carry are possible. In this podcast, Pastor Stephen dives into the dynamics of healing s...

It's not a secret. Giving what you cherish most to the ones you love cultivates a deep connection. As your heart can be moved by the ones who sacrifice much for you, God's heart is moved when you meet Him at the altar of personal sacrifice. When you meet Jesus daily at the altar of self-denial, you can provoke a Biblical dynamic that has proven to attract His presence, power, and blessing...

Every follower of Jesus is part of a greater story that extends beyond their personal salvation. From His miraculous advent to His proclamation as His ministry began, there was no doubt about the work Jesus came to fulfill. He came to usher in His kingdom. From the calling of His disciples to His calling today, you are invited to enter through the same process of passage. In this teaching, Pastor...

Every follower of Jesus desires to experience more of His presence. He draws close as you practice His kingdom reign (or way of thinking) in your daily life patterns. When you experience a glimpse of His closeness, you’ll find your heart longing for Him to work through you. How does He work through you? Discover a few simple and presence-driven practices to experience more of Jesus.

When we begin to experience God in our relationships, it is a doorway to sustaining His presence not only in our Church but also in our homes and places of work. Close relationships serve a two-fold purpose. They are a mirror by which we see ourselves. The closer we get to people, the more we know about ourselves. They are also the lenses through which we understand and experience God. In this mes...

When we say, "I'm following Jesus," where exactly are you following Him? Heaven? Many feel they follow Jesus with good behaviors because they hope for a good life today and a subsequently good eternal life. As we all know, our good behavior cannot earn or purchase this everlasting life. Still, we feel that wrong or immoral behaviors can jeopardize the immediate and potential eternal reward of foll...

As an immigrant to the United States, I’m moved by the founding fathers' dedication to creating a “more perfect union” and the foresight they had to lay the foundation of a “nation under God.” The revolution's leaders were families who worked the principles that sustained their lives into a government for future generations. Just as they prayed for God’s great wisdom, we as a nation now need His i...

Almost without fail, a few end-time predictors hope to ride the waves of false fervor and doomsday drama each Fall. Blindness to God’s greater work of redemption and ignorance of the Bible’s story leaves much room for rampant and useless anxiety.  What is the Bible's story? It is a history of God’s desire for a people. His purpose has continued since the dawn of creation and continues to this age....

A struggle was mounting for your affection and devotion long before you realized it. There's a tension in every soul between God's Spirit and one's human nature. As the Holy Spirit offers fulfillment in following Jesus, turning from the undercurrent of momentary pleasures is difficult. Even as a Christian, you may feel the taunting of wealth, popularity, security, and other allurements...

Repentance is a simple practice. A change happens when you turn from broken thinking, attitudes, and behavior. Reaching beyond an emotional response, when you identify and change your mind about the wrong beliefs and behaviors you've held, you will experience a spiritual shift. The scriptures define this moment as not "giving place to the enemy." The practice of repentance, though of...

You may be familiar with missions and the need to support missionaries worldwide. Too often, we can minimize the work of global evangelism to a monthly financial commitment. However, missions stand to be the most vital part of Christ's calling to His Church. From supporting local ministries to international missionaries, we must grow stronger with the task before us. In this podcast, Pastor St...

When we discuss the challenges of raising children in this current cultural climate, we can agree on this- I t seems harder now than in previous generations  to raise our kids as healthy, godly, and successful parts of our family and community. We feel the fight  against forces that we cannot clearly define . Yet they are there influencing our children. In this podcast, Pastor Stephen shares on fu...

It’s a hidden practice in the Christian faith that empowers believers. The practice of sacrifice is often neglected at a time when indulgence, self-promotion, and a need for perpetual praise are celebrated. Amidst these strong undercurrents, Jesus calls us to this simple yet powerful practice of sacrifice. As you lay down your life, those valuable things or areas by which you feel validated, you w...

Every soul longs for a realm void of conflict, suffering, and fear. This desire spans beyond a collective yearning to escape pain; it is a deep-seated hope to live in God’s unmitigated presence. Though some have had life-altering glimpses of God’s realm, which transform their lives, how can you develop a practice of regularly encountering God face-to-face? Is there a proven pathway you can follow?...

The greatest bondage you can fall into begins when you modify and see God‘s word through the lens of your pain and broken experiences. When you feel vulnerable in moments of turmoil, the enemy, as an angel of light, will offer you permission to live contrary to God’s life-giving truth. The enemy will always offer false freedom from God’s law to bring you deeper into shame and despair. But there is...

We all fight the battle. When sickness plagues our homes, we are shaken by fear, uncertainty, and financial stress. But what if there's a better way of fighting disease and sustaining health? We know Jesus, above all other activities, healed the sick. What truths can we hold and practice to experience a life of healing and wholeness as He promised? In this message, Pastor Stephen teaches “The Prac...

When hope rises and falls with every triumph and difficulty, it’s not uncommon to find your soul fatigued, even in times of success. However, there are life-giving practices through which you can strengthen your soul. In this message, discover how you can enjoy and extend God’s favor through your life.

Everyone knows they have a longing for connection. This desire cannot be satisfied by any other but God, our Father.  Jesus introduced a unity with God as Father which is often ignored because of the deficiency of good fathers. However, even in our brokenness, we know that only the Father of all creation can satisfy and bring purpose to a life. In this message, join with Pastor Stephen as he unfol...

Too often, we can find ourselves fatigued in our pursuit of following Jesus. Weariness can become a norm whether our struggle is with temptations, being Christ-like under challenging circumstances, or even cultivating healthy relationships. Yet, Jesus offers us the power to be His witnesses. In this message, Pastor Stephen teaches about the gift of the Holy Spirit and how you can receive Him and l...

It is no coincidence that a mother’s birthing of a child is termed a time of “delivery” because moms nurture, develop, and lead as agents in the deliverance of many from the oppression of the enemy through their influence and maternal strength. In this Mother’s Day message, Pastor Stephen gives a glimpse into the Biblical narrative of how three mothers impacted a nation's soul and humanity. We can...

Continuing his series on grace, Pastor Stephen shares how God’s grace gives us the gift of righteousness. Leaving behind the religious traps of earning God’s favor, discover how you can easily apply the goodness of God’s righteousness in your day.