Taking Your Next Step In Following Jesus Christ

Through storytelling and Scripture (John 16 and Ephesians 5), this episode reframes the gift of the Spirit: not a distant miracle, but a daily power that shows up when we sing, give thanks, and submit to one another in reverent love. Listen as the host weaves personal insight and pastoral challenge, revealing how unity, mercy, and forgiveness unlock the Spirit’s influence in our relationships. Be...

Through a candid, story-driven message, we move from the hard truth that our minds naturally drift negative (up to 70–85% of our thoughts) to a practical habit that changes everything: daily thanksgiving. Hear a real family practice—sharing one thing they’re thankful for each night—and a tense hospital episode with their child that reframed fear into recognition of God’s presence. These moments mo...

Hey there friends, welcome to the Taking Your Next Step podcast from Collegians for Christ. Through each episode, we will journey together, focusing on knowing what you believe and why you believe it. If you are eager, like I am, to strengthen your faith, then take your next step now by joining us in today's episode. In this episode the host pulls you into a vivid, personal story—from a past shape...

Through a vivid contrast—Spirit-filled living versus the control of alcohol—we uncover what it means to be filled with the Spirit, why it’s a daily, practical command, and how surrendering control reshapes your thoughts, words, and actions. Join us as we trace the biblical evidences and simple steps to choose the Spirit’s control, so you can step into the victorious, faith-filled life God has prep...

Imagine life as a journey that begins as a curious child learning to walk and speaks—a path full of wonder, mistakes, and choices. In this episode the host becomes our guide through Scripture, using vivid images and personal invitation to show how knowledge, understanding, and wisdom mark the trail we walk. We follow Solomon’s voice in Proverbs as he reveals the surprising foundation of all true l...

Step into a cave with Jaxson Austin, an intern from Collegians for Christ, as he retells a turning moment from Psalm 57. Hunted, exiled, and marked for death, David should be broken — yet he chooses a fixed heart. Through vivid storytelling, Jaxson paints the fear, the solitude, and the bold decision to praise in the darkest hour. This episode follows a young teacher finding his voice: waking up w...

In this episode we stand with the disciples as Jesus prepares to leave and promises a Helper who will do what He could not do while walking beside them: expose sin, reveal righteousness, and call the world to account. The story unfolds like a courtroom drama and a rescue mission rolled into one: the Holy Spirit points out the wrong road, shows the right road, and lays out the stakes. We trace how...

Through teaching and a moving campus story of a student’s conversion, we follow the Spirit as he exposes sin, points to the righteousness of Jesus, and leads people into a right way of life that bears joy, peace, and the fruit of God. Join us as we listen, learn, and take our next step into a life transformed by the Spirit.

We trace how the Spirit exposes the root of every brokenness—unbelief—and how that same voice lives within believers to expose sin, redirect our steps, and invite us into trusted action. You’ll hear why belief is more than knowing; it’s a risky, real trust that changes how we live and pray. Whether you’re asking for faith, wrestling with doubt, or longing to hear God’s voice more clearly, this epi...

Picture the night before the cross: Jesus, surrounded by those who gave up everything to follow Him, drops a startling truth—He must go so someone greater for their daily life can come. In John 16 we follow that moment as He unveils the Comforter: a Person who will live in them, guide them into truth, empower their prayers and worship, and be the seal of their salvation. This episode tells their s...

In this episode we walk into the raw lives of scattered believers—strangers who’ve lost homes, loved ones, and safety—and invite you to witness how God turns the worst into the best. Using the vivid image of a shaken soda can, the host draws you into a story of inner stirring: when God’s mercy pours into broken people, it becomes a living hope that forces them to overflow. Peter’s letter becomes a...

Imagine a soda can—shake it up and something inside stirs until it can no longer be contained. In this episode we follow that fizzing metaphor into the pages of 1 Peter, as scattered believers cling to hope amid persecution and learn how God’s abundant mercy transforms worn-out cups into wells that pour life into a thirsty world. Through vivid storytelling and Scripture, we trace mercy from Moses’...

Listen to a real campus moment where a single, courageous question—"If you died today, where would you go?"—turns small talk into a deep, life-changing conversation. Follow the step-by-step way to ask permission, use open-ended spiritual discovery questions, and guide someone from curiosity to clarity about Jesus. Be encouraged and equipped to make room for the gospel: get up close, ask the questi...

But this isn’t a lecture about guilt—it’s a story of hope. Paul’s warning becomes a lifeline: temptation can drive distance and destruction, yet God is faithful, never letting it exceed what you can bear and always providing a way out. Those but‑God moments change the arc of our struggle. Listen for practical, down‑to‑earth steps—use Scripture, lean on the Holy Spirit, apply common sense, practice...

Have you ever watched something fall apart and wondered whether it would ruin you? In this episode we follow King David from the rooftop that changed everything — a quiet moment that spiraled into adultery, deception, and a chain of heartbreaking consequences. This episode turns David’s story into a mirror for our own breaks — spring breaks, seasons of idleness, or moments of temptation — and show...

Travel with us through three practical stops—thankfulness, right prayer, and right thinking—each shown with concrete scenes: a family sharing nightly gratitude, prayer as an honest, ongoing conversation, and truth as a detector that protects your heart. These snapshots create a narrative arc from anxiety to peace, from comparison to confidence, and from scattered thoughts to a mind renewed. Short,...

In this episode, a single spark in the Smokies becomes a vivid mirror for the soul: two matches, a raging wildfire, and the reminder that a small flame can change everything. Drawing on Paul’s charge to Timothy, we follow a compelling narrative of recognition and renewal — learn how to acknowledge the spark God’s given you, fan it with His presence and Scripture, warm it through community, and fue...

In this episode we step into ancient Babylon and into the life of Daniel—a young man plucked from his home and enrolled in what feels like "Babylon State University." Through vivid scenes of name changes, tests of faith, and a daring 10-day trial, the story unfolds like a campus drama with eternal stakes. As Daniel quietly makes a resolve in his heart not to be defiled, the narrative becomes a blu...

Imagine a simple kitchen sponge — curled, hard, and useless until it meets water. In this episode we follow that sponge as a living image of your soul: when you soak in Scripture, you become pliable, useful, and overflowing with life. Through Deuteronomy and Jesus’ teaching, we trace the promise behind saturation — fear of the Lord, a lasting legacy, prolonged days, and a life that truly goes well...

Through vivid storytelling—Eve’s hesitation, Adam’s silence, and the serpent’s cunning—you’ll trace two deceptive tactics that still shape culture today: twisting God’s words and weaving small lies into the truth. The episode moves from the garden to modern sound bites, revealing how subtle distortions steer hearts away from the truth. Tune in to learn how to recognize these deceptions, reclaim th...

Imagine following a friend into the unknown—every turn, every pace set by them—and realize that following Jesus asks the same unwavering trust. In this episode we wrestle with the temptation to treat Jesus like a label to wear and instead discover the transformative power of surrender: a story of love that compels us, frees us from self, and re-centers our life around the One who gave everything.

Drawing from Acts 4, the story becomes urgent and personal: Jesus Christ of Nazareth is presented as the chief cornerstone—crucified and raised—the single foundation that holds a life together. Salvation is framed as a free gift you must take, not earn, and a single call to Jesus can change everything.

With vivid imagery, personal stories, and practical building blocks—salvation and surrender, Scripture and prayer, fellowship and evangelism, wrapped in obedience—we trace a clear blueprint for a faith that won’t crumble. You’ll hear about the cost of neglect, the warning of great ruin, and the hope of renovation: it’s never too late to rebuild on the rock.

Through a narrative journey into Matthew 16, the we will see Jesus’ repeated, personal invitation to "Follow me," showing how following Christ is not just belief but a daily choice to deny yourself, carry your cross, and your life sacrificially for Him and for others. Listen as the episode reveals the paradox of the Christian life — that losing your life for Jesus is the only path to truly finding...

Step into a powerful retelling of Jesus' parable: a nobleman departs, leaving a certain number of pounds in the hands of his servants, and the true test begins. You’ll meet faithful stewards who trade boldly and reap unexpected rewards, and a cautious servant who buries his pound in fear. As the story unfolds, the episode reveals how stewardship—over time, ability, and truth—becomes the measure of...