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Send us Fan Mail Jesus — When You Can’t Feel God Have you ever gone through a season when you still believed in God, still prayed, still opened your Bible, and still showed up—but somehow He felt far away? In this episode of The Jesus Effect , we look at Psalm 42 and the honest struggle of someone who loved God, longed for God, and yet still felt spiritually discouraged. We’ll talk about what to d...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus — Who Are You Showing Jesus To? Jesus calls us to gather with other believers—to worship, grow in God’s Word, encourage one another, and strengthen our faith. But our mission doesn’t end when the church service is over. Jesus said, “You are the light of the world.” (Matthew 5:14) In this Jesus in Your Weekend , Steve challenges us to look beyond our Christian circles and ask...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus — Cutting Through the Noise: How to Love People You Disagree With We live in a noisy world filled with opinions, disagreements, and division. But conflict isn’t new—it has been part of the human story from the very beginning. So how should followers of Jesus respond when we disagree with someone? In this episode of The Jesus Effect , we look at five practical ways to love pe...

Send us Fan Mail God Is Fighting for You Have you ever felt like you were facing a battle that was simply bigger than you? Maybe it’s a family concern, a health issue, conflict, fear, discouragement, or uncertainty about what comes next. When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to believe everything depends on us. But Scripture reminds us: we are not fighting alone. In this episode of The Jesus Eff...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus — God’s Greatest Gift: Eternal Life As summer gives way to fall, the changing seasons remind us how quickly time moves. One season ends, another begins, and life keeps moving. But have you ever stopped to think about eternity? Romans 6:23 tells us, “The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” In this episode of The Jesus Effect , we look at God’s greatest gift...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus — Stay Focused on the Mission It’s easy to lose focus—even as believers. Disagreements, frustrations, changing circumstances, and everyday distractions can pull our attention away from what matters most. But the mission Jesus gave His followers has not changed. In this episode of Jesus in Your Weekend , we look at Matthew 28:18–20 and what it means to keep Jesus at the cente...

Send us Fan Mail Summer Reflections — Episode 10: Series Finale Jesus: The Faithfulness of God Lamentations 3:22–23 Summer is coming to an end, but there is one thing that never changes: the faithfulness of God. In this final episode of Summer Reflections , Steve McLane looks at the powerful words of Lamentations: “They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.” — Lamentations 3:23 God’s...

Send us Fan Mail September 11 — We Remember. We Pray. We Hope. Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, our nation experienced a day we will never forget. In this special reflective edition of Jesus in Your Weekend , we pause to remember the lives lost, honor the courage of first responders and ordinary people who stepped forward to help, and pray for the families who still carry the loss tod...

Send us Fan Mail Summer Reflections — Episode 9 - Jesus: The Gift of Rest   Matthew 11:28–30 Have you ever been physically rested but still felt tired deep down inside? Some weariness reaches beyond the body. Worry, fear, grief, uncertainty, unanswered questions, and the burdens we carry for those we love can leave our souls weary. In this episode of The Jesus Effect: Summer Reflections , Steve Mc...

Send us Fan Mail The Jesus Effect — Jesus in Your Weekend Are You Ready?  Living in Light of Christ’s Return When you look at everything happening around our world—devastating floods, wildfires, earthquakes, wars, unrest, and tremendous suffering—it can leave us wondering: What is going on? And for followers of Jesus, another question may come to mind: Could Jesus be coming soon? We don’t know whe...

Send us Fan Mail The Jesus Effect — Summer Reflections, Episode 8 Jesus: Learning to Wait on God Isaiah 40:31 What do you do when you’ve prayed, trusted, and still find yourself waiting? Waiting for an answer. Waiting for direction. Waiting for a door to open. Waiting for circumstances to change. In Summer Reflections — Episode 8 , Steve McLane looks at Isaiah 40:31 and the promise God gives to we...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to say, “Here I am, Lord. Send me”? In Isaiah 6, Isaiah’s response didn’t come out of nowhere. First, he encountered the holiness of God. He recognized his own sin, experienced God’s cleansing, heard God’s call—and then responded: “Here am I! Send me.” — Isaiah 6:8 In this episode of Jesus in Your Weekend , we reflect on what it means to have a heart that...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus: Not a Way — The Only Way We live in a world filled with choices, opinions, philosophies, and beliefs. When it comes to God, we often hear that there are many different roads that eventually lead to the same place. But Jesus said something very different: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” — John 14:6 In Episode 7 of our Su...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus in Your Weekend - Walk in Step with the Spirit Who—or what—is directing your steps each day? The Christian life was never meant to be lived in our own strength. God has given us the Holy Spirit to guide us, strengthen us, convict us, and help us become more like Jesus. In this episode of Jesus in Your Weekend, we turn to Galatians 5:16 and 25 and explore what it means to wal...

Send us Fan Mail Summer Reflections - Episode 6: Jesus the Greatest News Ever Told  John 20:30–31 The Gospel isn’t good advice—it’s Good News about Jesus. We hear the word Gospel often, but have we stopped to consider what it really means? The Gospel tells us who Jesus is, why He came, what He did, why it matters, and how we can respond to Him. Jesus Christ is more than a great teacher or a good m...

Send us Fan Mail The Jesus Effect — Jesus in Your Weekend The Door Is Open Today 2 Corinthians 6:2 “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” We often tell ourselves there will be more time. Someday I’ll get serious about God. Someday I’ll surrender. Someday I’ll have that conversation. Someday I’ll respond. But Scripture continually brings us back to one word: Today....

Send us Fan Mail Summer Reflections – Episode 5 Jesus: Walking by Faith Every Day 2 Corinthians 5:7 “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” Faith isn’t just something we practice on Sunday. It’s the way Jesus calls us to live every day. When Monday arrives, responsibilities return, decisions have to be made, and life doesn’t always go according to plan. That’s where faith becomes more than something...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus in Your Weekend Be Quick to Listen - James 1:19 In a world where everyone seems eager to speak, God calls us to something different—to listen first. In this episode of Jesus in Your Weekend, we’ll reflect on James 1:19 and discover why being “quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry” is more than good advice—it’s a reflection of the heart of Jesus. Throughout...

Send us Fan Mail Summer Reflections – Episode 4: Stop Hiding   Genesis 3:8–10 From the very beginning, sin caused people to hide from God. Adam and Eve heard the Lord walking in the garden and, instead of running to Him, they hid among the trees. Have you ever found yourself doing the same? Maybe not physically—but spiritually. Perhaps you’ve allowed fear, guilt, shame, disappointment, or failure...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus in Your Weekend -Abide in the Vine   John 15:4–5 Weekends can quickly become filled with activities, responsibilities, and distractions. But before the busyness begins, Jesus gives us a simple invitation: “Abide in Me.” In this episode of Jesus in Your Weekend , we reflect on Jesus’ powerful illustration of the vine and the branches and discover that the Christian life isn’t...

Send us Fan Mail Summer Reflections - Episode 3: At the Table with Jesus   Luke 10:38–42 Life is busy. There are responsibilities to meet, schedules to keep, and distractions competing for our attention every day. But in the middle of it all, Jesus offers us a simple invitation: “Come and spend time with Me.” In this episode of Summer Reflections , we step into the home of Mary and Martha and disc...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus in Your Weekend - Salt and Light Matthew 5:13–16 As followers of Jesus, we’re called to do more than simply believe—we’re called to make a difference. In this episode of Jesus in Your Weekend , we’ll reflect on Jesus’ powerful words from Matthew 5:13–16 , where He reminds us that we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world . What does that look like in everyday l...

Send us Fan Mail Summer Reflections - Episode 2: Trusting God When Life Doesn’t Make Sense Proverbs 3:5–6 Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect. There are seasons filled with unanswered questions, unexpected changes, closed doors, and circumstances we simply don’t understand. In those moments, it’s easy to wonder what God is doing. In this episode of Summer Reflections , we reflect on one o...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus in Your Weekend Resting Beside Still Waters Psalm 23:2 Life has a way of keeping us busy. Our schedules fill up, our minds race, and even when we slow down physically, our hearts often struggle to find true rest. In this episode of Jesus in Your Weekend , we’ll reflect on the comforting words of Psalm 23:2 , where David reminds us that our Good Shepherd leads us beside still...

Send us Fan Mail Summer Reflections - Episode 1: Knowing Jesus Personally Matthew 7:21–27 Welcome to Summer Reflections , a new series on The Jesus Effect where we’ll slow down, open God’s Word, and spend time reflecting on Jesus—who He is, what He taught, and what it truly means to follow Him. In this first episode, Jesus asks us one of life’s most important questions: Do we truly know Him, or do...