The New Norm

Freedom Revisited 22.07.2025 5:59 ↓

Steve explores how our understanding of personal freedom may differ from what the Bible says.

How To Be Good 15.07.2025 12:02 ↓

We all want to walk in goodness; sometimes we’re not sure how to go about it. In this episode, Steve pulls a pathway for pursuing goodness from Romans 6.

Upside Down Imposter Syndrome 08.07.2025 15:39 ↓

What do you do when you realize God’s thinks more highly of you than you do of yourself?

Reading the Story from the Beginning 01.07.2025 11:38 ↓

Steve looks at why it’s important for us to read the story of the gospel, and of our lives, from the first chapter of the Bible.

Letting Grudges Go 24.06.2025 11:39 ↓

Steve unpacks a story of David choosing to release his enemy, Saul, from resentment.

Practicing Forgiveness 17.06.2025 12:20 ↓

Steve examines a pivotal moment in Jesus’s life where he models forgiveness for us.

Standing Firm in Surrender 10.06.2025 10:32 ↓

Steve explores lessons we learn from how Jesus responds to temptation.

The Best Goodbye 03.06.2025 8:04 ↓

Steve explores what we can learn from Samuel's farewell speech.

The Pastor Problem 27.05.2025 11:45 ↓

Is “pastor” a role? Or is it a title? How do pastors and churches better understand the power dynamic between them so that relationship can be shaped by wisdom and trust?

The Third Day 20.05.2025 12:58 ↓

Steve explores the tragic story of civil war in ancient Israel to help us understand how to respond when we feel like we’re obeying faithfully and not experiencing results.

What Time Is It? 13.05.2025 11:57 ↓

Steve unpacks insights from Judges, Ecclesiastes and James to help us reflect on this question: What season does God currently have us in?

When You’re Stuck in a Cave 06.05.2025 12:32 ↓

Steve unpacks the benefits of being in a “cave” season.

Note for a Frustrated Dad 29.04.2025 7:15 ↓

Steve responds to a dad with concerns about the ideology at his child’s school.

Good Boundaries Are Your Friend 22.04.2025 13:24 ↓

Steve talks about the importance of boundaries for healthy relationships.

Mental Health Crises and Spirituality 15.04.2025 12:56 ↓

In this episode, Steve explores two passages (1 Sam. 16 & Mark 5) and how to respond to crises moments with both mental and spiritual dimensions.

Responding to Anxiety 08.04.2025 15:00 ↓

Steve explores two passages in Psalms and Philippians that help us process anxiety.

The King’s Copy 01.04.2025 14:49 ↓

In this episode, Steve unpacks an often overlooked passage in Deuteronomy about why it’s critical for leaders to have a regular practice of engaging scripture.

The Gift of the Thorn 25.03.2025 9:15 ↓

Steve explores how Paul’s thorn gives him a new perspective on God’s grace.

Biblical Conflict Resolution: Two Approaches 18.03.2025 9:29 ↓

Steve unpacks Matthew 18 and Galatians two and the lessons they teach us about leaning into conflict.

God’s Maddening Patience 11.03.2025 8:33 ↓

Steve discusses how to respond when it seems like God’s justice is delayed.

Miriam’s Mistake 04.03.2025 8:09 ↓

Steve talks about how to respond when a community member behaves badly.

Eunuchs and the Kingdom 25.02.2025 12:13 ↓

Steve wrestles with Matthew 19, a passage where Jesus talks about eunuchs and their place in God’s kingdom.

The King and the Crisis 18.02.2025 17:33 ↓

Steve unpacks a challenging passage about God’s response to his people after a brutal crime and what the king does to deliverance justice.

Marriage on Mission 11.02.2025 16:56 ↓

While the Bible has a lot to say about marriage, there aren’t many examples of healthy marriages. Acts 18 includes a powerful portrait of a couple who are committed to a marriage on mission.

Responses to Deconstruction 04.02.2025 14:55 ↓

Steve explores how to understand and respond when someone in our world says they are deconstructing.