Stephen Samuel’s Podcast

Frustration. It can become an expected struggle every week. From disappointment with politics and government to unexpected expenses to the ups and downs of relationships, there's always the ticking time bomb of frustration. Though some situations are out of your control, how can you, as a Jesus follower, live free from the weight of frustrations? In this podcast, Stephen teaches from the wisdom of...

We celebrate the life Jesus made possible by His death and resurrection each Easter. With gratitude and hope, many transition from this holiday’s joys to the monotony of another Monday through Friday. The struggle is real, and the longer you've been in this Christian walk, the more you can feel a little jilted by what is promised versus what is experienced. Sure, you have those mountain-top mo...

Why do some prayers get answered and others don't? If God is all-powerful and all-knowing, why should we pray? Can God's mind be changed by prayer? These questions trouble many who have cried out, hoping for a miracle. In this podcast, Pastor Stephen will navigate these concerns and teach about the simplicity and power of prayer.

Surrounded by a current of a spiritual awakening in our nation, our eyes are open to the brokenness of our generation and the generation to come. Though you long for One who can bring peace to your torments, hope to despair, and healing to sickness, what keeps you from encountering Him? Too often, passion for Jesus can be aborted by distractions that offer temporary hope. Are you willing to press...

Between the crashing of one life event after another, the moments of respite seem to be shorter. Have you recently asked, “how am I going to make it through this ?” Maybe you’re not in a whirlwind of concerns now, but the future isn’t looking promising. How do you strengthen your soul for the days to come? What power has the Holy Spirit given to His Church to oppose the growing darkness of our tim...

We often talk about revival as if it is a recent movement in the Church, but the concept stretches back to humanity's origins. We were made to live in God's presence. From the Garden of Eden to Moses to Solomon's Temple, God has desired to break into our daily existence and live with us. This passion of the Father, when it becomes our passion, is the heart of revival. What does it take to make one...

Overwhelmed? It's a force we face too often. We can feel flooded by storms of personal struggles, relational tensions, and political and social torrents of bad news. However, the turbulence of our times is nothing new to the followers of Jesus. The gospel shines like a lighthouse of hope amidst a darkening horizon stretched from the first century to this one. In our labor to keep hope shining brig...

Suffering is reality we all face. From the loss of loved ones to tensions of relationships, some difficulties are inevitable. In facing our trials of faith, the letter of James offers key truths to endure through suffering. In this podcast Pastor Stephen teaches the vital perspective that can  aid you through your  times of difficulty.

Is there a cost for the hope we have as the followers of Jesus? Yes, our hearts dread difficult times, but the willing sacrifices we make can unveil the great love God has for many who desperately need to experience Him. 

Where do we stand as a Church on God’s timeline of things to come? How do we respond to the voices of YouTube prophets, political powers, media propaganda? How do you navigate through legitimate concerns for your future and the future of your children? Questions like these prevail as we've pushed through the past year and look to the horizon of 2022. In a parallel history, the Old Testament prophe...

Discouragement can easily creep into our souls as we are impacted by the chaos around us. From losing family and close friends to COVID to workplace tensions or the burdens of world-shaking tragedies, disheartening events can domino around us. If we are not prepared, the heaviness of life can drag us into the trenches of discouragement. How do you remain diligent in your day-to-day pursuit of lovi...

Christians face the slaughter of an Islamic regime in Afghanistan. The deaths of those we love now punctuate the fear of Covid ravaging our land. Seizing the instability of the moment, political leaders are inflicting their ideologies of perversion and fear upon us. How are we to respond and sustain in these times? Do we isolate ourselves in the bunkers of fear and self-preservation? Do we wearily...

Driving to extremes. That's what often happens when you are racing through your weekly schedule in panic mode. An urgency to make sense of tragedies and turmoil can often force one down the path of self-preservation. How do we balance our immediate concerns and eternal consequences? Is faith in Jesus a mere pit-stop on our weekly map of pursuing happiness? If He is not? Then who is He, and how do...

We are spiritual beings who are influenced by the natural and spiritual world. How can you tell whether a problem is demonically related, or caused by something else? In this episode discover the three main doors can open a person to demonic activity or are signs of demonic activity.

We are spiritual beings who are influenced by the natural and spiritual world. How can you tell whether a problem is demonically related, or caused by something else? In this episode discover the three main doors can open a person to demonic activity or are signs of demonic activity.

Are we near the return of Jesus? Historically, fear and suspicion have surrounded the idea of Jesus' return. However, how are we told to respond in scriptures to hope of Christ's return? 

There has to be a better way. When emotions run high and wounds run deep, it’s easy to hold adversaries at a distance and to minimize your vulnerability. We’ve all witnessed how strife and misunderstanding can separate the closest of friends and family. How do you wade through the dark waters of confusion and offense to find the sure footing of hope and trust? Is there a way to navigate through th...

Optimism is powerful. However, the brightness of hope for the future can blind us to inevitable difficulties. As much as we expect the goodness of God to follow us, there is a reality of evil in the world which we must endure. How do we fortify our souls for the difficult days ahead? Jesus gave us a powerful directive to "endure to the end." Join me tonight as we dive into the discussion of endura...

Isolation and fear can lead one to dark pathways. We've watched in shock as friends and family have been derailed by the side effects of the pandemic, politics, and conspiracies. Adding to the agony of our day, the cumulative stresses of fear and isolation have inflicted a test upon many, for which we were not prepared. We are at a crossroads of moving forward in our eternal-purpose or remaining p...

Do you feel your confidence rising and falling between the waves of discouragement and momentary hope? It's only natural to hope for something or someone to anchor you to a sense of stability. In this podcast, Pastor Stephen discusses the pathway to victory over the battles within your soul. There is a way to live in victory regardless of the conflict raging around you. #reason4hope #lordshipofJes...

The simplicity of what it means to follow Jesus can often be lost in religious jargon and complicated theology. However, as we consider th earliest of writings by the apostles, they can unfold for us the powerful and clear truths of what in means to have God's Spirit in us. Join Pastor Stephen as he discusses the first chapter of his recently published book, A Reason for Hope.  #reason4hope #...

A battle is raging. The enemy's lies and God's promises have collided and exploded out of the realm of nominal beliefs into hostile opinions that are dividing families. How can we gain victory in our lives over the assault of the enemy? Do we wait for a final moment of deliverance, or is there a way to live victorious through our battles? Yes, there is a "way" of life which Jesus invites us to ent...

Thousands of years ago, a musician in the temple band took up his pen to file his complaint with God. He watched his nation ransacked by enemies while political and social injustices violated the ones he loved. It appeared that God’s people had been abandoned, and God seemed to do little in response to the upheaval and chaos. Then the prophet Habakkuk received a clear and strong word from God. The...

Thousands of years ago, a musician in the temple band took up his pen to file his complaint with God. He watched his nation ransacked by enemies while political and social injustices violated the ones he loved. It appeared that God’s people had been abandoned, and God seemed to do little in response to the upheaval and chaos. Then the prophet Habakkuk received a clear and strong word from God. The...

Walls of frustration and fear may have you surrounded. But there’s a power you’ve been given to breakthrough into your God-given destiny. In this episode, Pastor Stephen will unfold truths which can move you from hardship to victory. #lordshipofJesus #overcomingsin #breakingaddiction #breakingbad #studyofromans #christianlife#stephensamuel #cathedralchurch #cathedralbeaumont #lamaruniversity #chur...