Walking Together with Dennis Leavell

Naaman, a powerful Syrian general, was desperate for a miracle, but he almost missed it because it didn't come the way he expected. Today we will discover why we often reject God's answers when they arrive in ordinary, uncomfortable, or unexpected ways. Don't miss God's blessing because you don't like the packaging. You have to let God be God. Listen now and be encouraged.

Success doesn’t always pull us closer to God. Sometimes it slowly pushes Him into the background. In this episode, we look at Gideon’s story in Judges 8–9 and the danger of spiritual drift. If you’ve ever felt like your faith has been running on autopilot, this episode is for you. Listen now, and share with a friend.

Joshua didn’t lose a battle…he lost a decision. And it all came down to one thing he didn’t do. It looked right. It felt right. It made sense, but God wasn’t a part of the decision. You might be making the same mistake Joshua did. Before your next decision, ask Him first.

Judges 16 tells us that Samson makes a terrible choice, escapes an ambush, and rips the city gates out of the ground. God delivers him, but Samson never changes. If you’ve ever confused God’s grace for permission to keep doing what you're doing, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we unpack Joshua 22 and explore how assumptions, misunderstandings, and rushed reactions nearly led God’s people into war against each other, and it was all because of a misunderstanding. It’s a biblical and relatable reminder to pause, ask, and listen before reacting.

What if the answer to burnout isn’t doing less—but walking closer? What if rest isn’t about dropping the load—but learning to share it? What if rest doesn’t come from escaping responsibility, but from who walks with you? Listen in to the latest podcast.

It's tough when God says NO, but what if His NO is actually bursting with grace? What if it's not an ending, but the beginning of your next, even more significant assignment? Stop arguing, stop blaming, and start discovering the incredible redirection hidden in your disappointment. #RedirectionNotRejection Listen in!

“Polaroids, You Can’t Rush ‘Em” Ever try to shake a Polaroid picture to make it develop faster? (Yeah, we all did.) Spoiler alert: it doesn’t work — and neither does rushing God’s timing. Listen in and rediscover how to trust the One who’s still developing your story, one frame at a time. Links in comments.

We love “a little extra”—filters, toppings, bling. But sometimes the extra hides the real you. In Exodus 33, God told His people: “Take off your ornaments.” Not because He hated jewelry, but because He wanted their hearts. This episode is about stripping away the distractions so you can walk lighter, freer, and closer with God. Listen on your favorite platform.

If you’ve ever opened your phone “just to check one thing”… and ended up 45 minutes deep in llama videos 🦙😅 — this episode is for you. How do we walk closely with Jesus in a scrolling world?  Listen now to Scrolling with Jesus.

Feeling Stuck? Tired? Like God took a wrong turn with your life? What if the wilderness you’re in right now…isn’t a mistake? What if God led you there—on purpose—for a reason? 🎙️ New Podcast Episode: Enjoying God’s Scenic Route

Ever looked at someone else's life and thought, "Must be nice"? Yeah — that’s coveting, and it’s sneakier than you think. In this episode, we unpack why it messes with your joy, your faith, and your Amazon cart. It’s a little sarcastic and uncomfortable, and it just might help you stop scrolling and start trusting.

🎙️ New Podcast: "Broken but not useless" Peter — the disciple who boldly promised loyalty to Jesus, then denied Him 3x times when it mattered most, and yet… Jesus wasn’t finished with him. And He’s not done with you because your failure isn’t the end.  🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you stream your encouragement. Links in comments.

How many times have you said, “I’ll do it tomorrow”? In this episode, we look at how Pharaoh kept telling God "tomorrow". God gave Pharaoh chance after chance, but one day, he ran out of tomorrows. Don't let "tomorrow" rob you of God's grace today. 👉 Tune in now and discover why "today is always the best day to say yes to God."

What can possibly go wrong when we try to speed up God’s plan?  Well, everything! In this episode, I unpack Genesis 16, where Sarai and Abram’s shortcut leads to drama, hurt, and regret. Discover what happens when we rush God’s timing—and how He still shows up with grace, even in the middle of our mess.

What do dead flies have to do with our walk with the Lord? Solomon describes it in vivid detail for us. The bottom line is that it doesn't take much to ruin something good. Listen in and be encouraged from God's Word.

A scent or smell can speak before a word is even said.  In John 12, Mary speaks without having to say a word.  Her act of worship fills the entire house with the smell of an expensive perfume. What does that mean for us today?  Listen in and be encouraged.

Today we look at a man who climbed up a tree, and it changed his life forever.  Jesus didn't allow this interruption to become a disruption.  He used it as an opportunity to extend grace and love.  Listen and be encouraged.

Why do we need to pray: "Give us this day our daily bread" if we already have bread?  Asking for daily bread means so much more than most people realize. It's a daily trust factor.  Either I trust my Heavenly Father to provide, or I don't.  Listen in and be encouraged.

In an era where everything is so fast-paced, when do we find time to slow down?  When the people we trust the most hurt us...  When everything around us goes wrong, do we remember who God really is?  If you're like me, it's time to pause and be still.

Most people fail to do anything about their situation because they get stuck in their 'stuckness'.  There were 4 lepers in the Bible who decided it was time to do something about their 'stuckness'.  There's 2 valuable lessons from these lepers that we desperately need to put into practice.

If you were asked point blank:  Do you like change?  Would you answer with a resounding "NO"?  Most people do!  But change is what following Jesus is all about.  Why do we resist it?  Today we meet Bartimaeus, a blind man, who could see what others could not.  Listen in and be encouraged!

As we approach Thanksgiving, it makes us pause and reflect on: Who were thankful to What we’re thankful for And to ask where’s the action that backs it up? Peter had to make a choice between his instinct and experience and his faith in Jesus.  And he was wise enough to know that broken nets and sinking ships was a necessary thing to make reflect on God's goodness.  Listen and be encouraged.

Everywhere we look, people are facing huge GIANTS: financial, marital, psychological and physical. How did David face and defeat the giant that stood in front of him?  David simply remembered 5 things.  The same 5 things will help defeat your giant too.  Listen in an be encouraged.

The law of harvesting tells us that what we sow, we will also reap.  Hosea warns those who sow the wind, because they will indeed reap the whirlwind.  What does that even mean?  Join us in today's podcast as we explore what happens when you confront people, but never actually love them.