Under God | with Pastor Stephen Martin

In today’s episode, Pastor Stephen discusses the context and implications of Paul's letter to the Romans. He emphasizes the destructive path that begins with suppressing truth, leads to prideful rebellion against God, and ends in self-delusion. This pattern of spiritual decline, seen in ancient Rome, mirrors the issues we face in our culture today. How do we avoid the path of destruction and t...

Today’s episode features Pastor Luke Barnett of Dream City Church, who teaches on the power of perseverance and its role in shaping our character and lives. He illustrates the significance of enduring through life’s "quitting points" and encourages us to overcome obstacles by drawing strength from our faith, reminding us that perseverance leads to growth and fulfillment. Visit the Under...

Today Pastor Stephen sits down with Pastor Luke Barnett, lead pastor of Dream City Church in Phoenix. They discuss Pastor Luke’s path to ministry, how he almost lost his life saving his daughter from an 8,000lb boulder, and engaging culture.

We often believe that life would be better if we had more-more money, more friends, more career advancement, or more education. While more might seem like an answer, it’s not the answer. In today's episode we explore the life of Solomon, and we discover that true living isn’t found in accumulating more, but in a genuine relationship with Jesus.

David was a man after God’s own heart—extraordinary, intelligent, gifted, and handsome. Yet, he was also deeply flawed and imperfect. Despite being one of history’s most famous leaders, David didn’t begin his journey at the top; he was repeatedly overlooked. In today’s episode, we explore David’s rise from a humble shepherd to the king who would establish the world’s most important dynasty.

God granted Israel’s request for an earthly king with Saul, a man who seemed to fit all the outward qualifications. Though he led a powerful deliverance, his reign also revealed the dangers of being a leader after man's own heart. In today’s episode, Pastor Stephen explores the life of Saul, offering valuable lessons on leadership—how to both fail and succeed.

The Holy Spirit empowers us through spiritual gifts, but what do those gifts looks like, and how do they enable us to minister to others? Pastor Stephen answers these questions today, and also discusses the infilling or baptism of the Holy Spirit, and the empowering work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer for works of service.

Today Pastor Stephen digs deeper into how The Holy Spirit, as our advocate and as our helper, works in us, through us and for us. We will discover how the Holy Spirit’s role in the life of a Christian is central to making us more like Jesus and empowering us to live out our faith

At the conclusion of Jesus’ ministry on earth, He turns to his disciples and tells them that it is better that he leaves them to go to the Father and sends another, a helper, the person of the Holy Spirit. Today Pastor Stephen discusses the person of the Holy Spirit and why He is vital to living the Christian life.

On today’s episode Pastor Stephen is joined by Pastor Steve Smothermon, pastor of Legacy Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They discuss lessons Pastor Steve learned as a UPS driver, his path to leading one of the largest churches in America, and the impact of COVID on the local church.

Today Pastor Stephen discusses the Ten Commandments and how they emphasize the distinction between the moral and the immoral, the decent and the profane. Comparing each commandment to its secular humanist counterpart, this episode highlights how these opposing worldviews shape our understanding of freedom and truth.

When we look around, it’s clear that our world needs men who are built by God. In today’s episode Pastor Stephen teaches us a clear path seen in scripture of how God builds men, from his session at the Forged Men’s Conference at Legacy Church.

Today Pastor Stephen is joined by special guest, Dr. Rick Scarborough. Dr. Scarborough is a Christian political advocate and former Southern Baptist pastor who leads Recover America. Pastor Stephen and Dr. Scarborough discuss the political climate, how we ended up here, and the role of believers in American politics.

In God’s Kingdom, faithfulness is highly rewarded. Those who wisely and faithfully manage what they have been given are not only commended but also entrusted with greater responsibilities, entering into the joy of their master. In today’s episode, Pastor Stephen discusses the Parable of the Talents, where the lesson is clear: faithfulness and industriousness in God’s service lead to reward, while...

One of the most important skills we must learn, especially as Christians, is how to resolve conflict. Living in a broken world means conflict is everywhere. Today, Pastor Stephen teaches us how to handle conflict biblically and find peace in our relationships so they can thrive.

In a world where dishonesty seems rampant, the 9th Commandment stands out with a clear message: do not lie or bear false witness. Lying undermines our integrity and damages relationships. In today's episode, Pastor Stephen explores the importance of truthfulness and what living with integrity truly means.

When it comes to coaching or discipleship, having the knowledge to replicate what others did for you isn't enough. You also need to learn how to identify, initiate, and sustain healthy coaching relationships. In today’s episode, Pastor Stephen explains what healthy coaching relationships look like and provides practical tips and tricks for effective coaching.

Everyone has character. The question is: Is our character strong enough to sustain the life we want? In today’s episode, Pastor Stephen teaches us about character as a foundation for our lives and leadership as well as the role of accountability in personal growth and development.

Like all good stories, parables have the power to convey deep truths in simple, relatable stories, making them accessible to all, while revealing layers of deep meaning along the way. Today, Pastor Stephen discusses the Parable of The Sower, and its emphasis on the necessity of understanding, embracing, and acting upon the Word to ensure spiritual growth and effectiveness. For disciples, it’s a ca...

If you don’t control your emotions, they will control you. Managing our moods is a crucial predictor of success or failure in life. Learning to master your emotions is essential for achieving the success that God intends for you. Today, Pastor Stephen discusses the importance of learning to deal with how you feel and the impact it has on your journey to fulfilling God's plan for your life.

Though we live in a physical world, the Bible teaches there is another world. There is a spirit world, where there is a war raging – the kingdom of light versus the kingdom of darkness. In today’s episode, Pastor Stephen teaches us how the BIBLE equips us to prevail in the battle we face against the forces of evil.

God is perfect, but we’re not – not even close. We all blow it sometimes: we misjudge things, say the wrong things, do the wrong things, and drop the ball. But would you believe that the key to your greatest successes lies in how you deal with failure? Today on the Under God Podcast, Pastor Stephen teaches us how to fail forward.

Today our Co-Host Pastor Daniel joins Pastor Stephen for a discussion on Christians, Politics, and Government. We will take a look at the role of a Christian in our nation, the political climate, how we rightly interact with the government, and what we can do to have a positive impact in these areas.

Today’s episode is all about understanding the power dynamics between government and the church and how it relates to our faith. Pastor Stephen challenges us to examine our role as the conscience of our nation, to weigh the weight of our words and actions, and to remember that as Christians, we are called to be the light of the world and to fight against injustice, wherever it may be found.

In 2 Corinthians 2 the Apostle Paul tells us that the enemy sets traps but that we can know his strategies and overcome his traps. The devil’s only weapon is a lie or a false belief. If the devil can get you to believe something wrong, he can take you out. Today Pastor teaches us how we can learn to identify and defeat these false beliefs before they become patterns of thinking or mindsets.