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Send us Fan Mail One aspect of real wisdom is the understanding that you still have so much to learn. As a follower of Christ, I am more than a little embarrassed that I have just recently started a real concerted effort to read the bible on a daily basis. Like so many other things, it wasn't easy getting started, but now it is a good habit that I so enjoy! Does it seem like getting to know G...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Jason Romano, host of The Sports Spectrum Podcast and former producer at ESPN. For 17 years, Jason lived the dream, working with some of the biggest names in college and professional sports, as well as legendary sportscasters in the industry. But everything changed after a pivotal conversation with Coach Tony Dungy, which shifted Jason’s perspectiv...

Send us Fan Mail Ray De La Nuez grew up with the understanding that manhood was based on notching countless, meaningless encounters with women and a carefree party lifestyle. It wasn't until he had a near panic attack on a San Diego beach that he realized in a moment that his trajectory was going nowhere. He knew he needed God, even though he had no idea what that looked like at the time. Whi...

Send us Fan Mail Joining me today is author and speaker, Tabitha Caplinger . She shares some insights on her own writing process as well as the importance of being vulnerable enough to share your own story. *** Questions or comments about this or any episode: My email: steven@nookpodcast.com Join The Nook Facebook page ! Steven's Social Media: @Murphy24p Instagram and Twitter *** Hey friends,...

Send us Fan Mail It has been said that marriage is the hardest job you may ever have; to stay with it takes work, patience, and endless grace. Seth and Melanie Studley have been through the fire with some immense marital challenges. But rather than give up and walk away, they chose to show up, own their own messes, and do the hard work necessary to have a great marriage. They will be the first to...

Send us Fan Mail Over 21 years ago, Pat Bradley took a life-changing trip to South Sudan that opened his eyes to the devastating effects of extreme poverty and hunger. What started as a simple effort, distributing two-pound bags of rice, has grown into Crisis Aid International , a global humanitarian organization now serving people in 11 countries. In this powerful episode, Pat shares how Crisis A...

Send us Fan Mail While mental health is mentioned with more frequency these days, I'm becoming more convinced that a mere awareness of anxiety, depression, and the effects isn't enough. All too often, we look the other way when it comes to having tough conversations with friends and family who seem to be on a downward spiral. Add a global pandemic to the mix of an already stressed out wo...

Send us Fan Mail The country of Israel is an amazing place to visit; I went in 2017 and it really gave me a whole new perspective on the bible. It gave me an awareness beyond what I had expected. I came across some great videos last year that were so good at giving insights into the connections between various locations in Israel and the scriptures. One of the hosts in those videos is Kayla Spragu...

Send us Fan Mail Christian ministry is not for the faint of heart; no matter what aspect people work in, there will be unthinkable challenges. Ask anyone who has ever volunteered at their church or been on a church or para-church staff about their time spent and you will likely find stories of personal challenges, misunderstandings, and burnout. My guest today has lived in all of that and then som...

Send us Fan Mail It seems that there is rarely a shortage of voices that want to motivate you or pump you up. What you will find in Justin Keller is an encouraging voice that comes from some adversity; but rather than dwell on that adversity he views the hardships as luxuries, choosing to learn from the hard times instead of getting stuck in them.  Justin's Instagram *** Questions or comments...

Send us Fan Mail With over three decades of experience in television, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for those who dedicate their careers to the industry. In this episode, I sit down with longtime TV host, reporter, and anchor Andrea Robinson. Andrea began her journey at Fox10 in Phoenix, Arizona, as an intern fresh out of college and went on to spend more than 14 years as a traffic reporter,...

Send us Fan Mail I have been blessed to meet and work with some amazing people over the years. Neal Hopson is one such individual. He's a radio disc jockey , choreographer, and an emcee, as well as a husband and father. He's not only a multi-faceted professional, he's a deep thinker and a life long learner. Neal has a deep understanding of who he is and what a great responsibility h...

Send us Fan Mail I think we can all agree that many of our personal relationships can lack a certain depth, especially when we get into a discussion of real discipleship; realizing that we could benefit from spending time with people who can ask us the hard questions. My guest in the Episode is Tracy Sullivan . Her book, Small Batch Discipleship , is a great read for those looking to take relation...

Send us Fan Mail When you meet someone, are you taking the time to know what really makes them tick? Realizing that each person has unique gifts and talents that serve as a means to connect with others. Phil Cooke joins me in this episode to discuss how to be more intentional with the people that we meet. Phil's website . My Video: Most Advertising Sucks *** Questions or comments about this o...

Send us Fan Mail When I was a kid, I called into a radio contest and actually won a free album! I’ll never forget walking into that radio station to pick up my prize. The atmosphere, the soundboards, the microphones… I was hooked. From that moment, I dreamed of being a radio DJ. That path didn’t become my career, but the passion never left and in many ways, this podcast is how that dream still liv...

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Tony Gilmore isn't just the leader at the St. Louis Dream Center, he is a success story of someone who was restored by God at the Dream Center. He has walked a brutal mile and now he serves people who are in the middle of very similar struggles. Check out what's happening at the St. Louis Dream Center *** Questions or comments about this or any episode: My email:...

Send us Fan Mail HE IS RISEN, YES- HE IS RISEN INDEED! Jesus' resurrection from the dead separates him from every other human to ever walk this earth. Today's Texts: Matthew 28:1-7 John 11:25 Philippians 3:10 Read along in the YouVersion Bible App Join me each day this week and invite a friend to listen and discuss things with you! "Abba's Child" by Brennan Manning *** Que...

Send us Fan Mail It is the day after Jesus was crucified and buried... I'm imagining that no one who knew him got any sleep the night before. Todays Text: Matthew 27:62-66 Read along in the YouVersion Bible App Join me each day this week and invite a friend to listen and discuss things with you! *** Questions or comments about this or any episode: My email: steven@nookpodcast.com Join in the...

Send us Fan Mail RECOMMENDATION: Headphones or earbuds for this episode. The last 48 hours of Jesus' life were a brutal prediction coming true, down to the last detail. In this episode, you are invited to be in a quiet place and contemplate all that Jesus endured on that eventful Friday. There are moments built in to give you time to process what you are hearing. Todays text is from select pa...

Send us Fan Mail Life will bring you the highest of highs and the lowest of lows and sometimes, it's hard to navigate with such extremes... unless you have Jesus right in the middle of it all with you. Todays Text: Matthew 20:17 Read along in the YouVersion Bible App Join me each day this week and invite a friend to listen and discuss things with you! *** Questions or comments about this or a...

Send us Fan Mail When you are facing a very dark time, the most important thing to remember is to keep walking. Even when I walk     through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid,     for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff     protect and comfort me. Psalm 23:4 Today's text: Matthew 17:22-23 Read along in the YouVersion Bible App Join me each day this week and invite a friend...

Send us Fan Mail What would you do if a friend of yours suddenly started predicting the future, and it wasn't a very happy picture? You'd probably step in and correct him, right? Today's text: Matthew 16:21-16 Read along in the YouVersion Bible App Join me each day this week and invite a friend to listen and discuss things with you! *** Questions or comments about this or any episod...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Nook Podcast and a special week of daily episodes highlighting the last months and days of Jesus' life as we head into the Easter Weekend. Today's study centers around Matthew chapter 10 NLT and Mark 9:24 Read along in the YouVersion Bible App Join me each day this week and invite a friend to listen and discuss things with you! *** Questions or comments ab...

Send us Fan Mail Trey Van Camp is a church planter in Phoenix, AZ - He's also a husband, father of 3 beautiful girls, and he pours concrete to make ends meet. Being a young pastor in a new church is something he knew was in his future from the time he was 12 years old. He will be the first to tell you that he still has so much to learn but he is in it for the long haul. Trey's YOUTUBE ch...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine seeing a life-long dream come to life... maybe it has happened for you. But just as it was really picking up momentum, it comes to an abrupt halt. In this episode, you get to meet Katie Peslis; she's got one of the most beautiful singing voices you will ever hear. She had only just begun to do a short tour as a Karen Carpenter tribute singer when all of the Covid madn...