The Pursuit Podcast with James Hamby

Have you ever noticed that the moment you decide to take your faith seriously, life suddenly becomes harder? You commit to prayer. You leave sin behind. You start serving God. Then temptation increases, relationships become strained, anxiety grows, and it feels like everything is working against you. Is God upset with you? Or are you experiencing exactly what Scripture says can happen when you beg...

What if God has been speaking to you... and you've been missing it? Many believers ask, "How do I know if God is speaking to me?" In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast , Pastor James Hamby explores what the Bible teaches about hearing God's voice, recognizing the leading of the Holy Spirit, and developing spiritual discernment through prayer, worship, and God's Word. Using the story of Elijah's "...

Not everyone in your life is assigned to your destiny. Some people strengthen your faith. Some sharpen your character. Others slowly drain your purpose without you even realizing it. In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast, James Hamby walks through 6 biblical types of people you should be careful allowing into your inner circle. Using powerful Scripture and practical life experience, you'll learn...

When was the last time God corrected you—and you actually listened? Pride is one of the most dangerous spiritual blind spots because the person struggling with it is often the last one to see it. In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast, Pastor James Hamby explores what the Bible teaches about pride, humility, self-reliance, daily surrender, and spiritual growth. Drawing from James 4:6, Proverbs 16:...

This week on The Pursuit Podcast , we're answering listener questions that came from our discussion on growing closer to God. Can Christians abuse God's grace? Why does sin still feel like such a struggle after salvation? Is church attendance actually necessary? And how should believers respond to church hurt? Using Romans 6, Romans 8, and Hebrews 10 as our foundation, we explore identity in Chris...

Are you tired of fighting the same sins over and over again? The Bible teaches that every believer is caught in a daily battle between the flesh and the Spirit. In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast, James Hamby walks through six biblical habits that weaken the flesh, strengthen your spirit, and help you grow closer to God. Using powerful Scripture from Galatians, Romans, Matthew, Luke, James, Ac...

How do you know if you are walking Gods path? How do you figure out where the voice of God is leading you? 8 Signs you are hearing God. Give this a listen to know if you are truly in Gods will, or if you are following your own will and putting the name of God on it. #christiangrowth #biblestudy #jesus #christianpodcast #motivation #christianmotivation Drop any biblical questions you may have and I...