The New Norm

The Staff and the Stick

Numbers 20 describes a turning point in Moses’s life and leadership. In this episode, Steve explores how Moses chooses to use (or misuse) his power and influence.

Do You Want to Get Well?

There are sometimes seasons in our lives where we’ll settle for dysfunction. Maybe Jesus is asking us the same question he asked an incapacitated man in John 5: “Do you want to get well?” If getting…

Finishing Strong

The Bible is packed with stories about leaders. Those stories, especially those describing the kings of Israel and Judah, include the best and the worst of their leadership. More often than not,…

Moving Fences

Acts 10 tells a powerful story of how the Holy Spirit challenges Peter’s understanding of who belongs in God’s kingdom and who doesn’t. This chapter compels us to ask: Do I care about the things God…

Postcard from Africa

Steve recently traveled to Africa with a team from Winning At Home. In this episode he shares what he learned about faith, peace, and worship in that experience.

Wisdom in an AI World

AI is all the rage. People use it at work, at school, and for church. When technology moves faster than we do, what does it look like to become people of wisdom?

The Joy of Sacrifice

Someone once said, “Sacrifice is giving up something you love for something you love more.” What does sacrifice look like for you in your relationships these days? What can learn from the example of…

Pharaoh and Me

In the book of Exodus, Pharaoh is consistently described as someone who “hardened his heart.” If I’m not careful, I’ll fall into the same trap. What does a hardened heart look like for you and what…

The God of Provision

Genesis 22 includes an intensely problematic scene: Abraham’s offering of his son, Isaac. In this episode, Steve unpacks what we can learn from this moment of God’s character and work in our lives.

The God of Promise

Steve explores the promise God gives to Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:15

The Fives Sacrifices of Love

Paul’s letter to the Romans includes a compelling passage about the nature of love. This week, Steve identifies the five sacrifices of selfless love.

Turning a Parent’s Heart

Luke 1 includes an intriguing phrase: "to turn the hearts of the parents to their children .” What does this mean in Luke 1 and what does it mean for us today? How might God be offering to restore…

The Forgiveness Journey

Forgiveness takes work and time. In this episode, Steve explores the arc of Joseph’s forgiveness of others in his life and reminds us to give ourselves grace if the journey takes longer than we want…

Reframing “Biblical Worldview”

Prayers of Dependence

Independence is hardwired into our personal and national stories. Yet, in prayer, God invites us to life and posture of dependence. In the episode, Steve identifies four prayers that remind us of our…

The Long Road to Forgiveness

The book of Genesis tells of Joseph’s challenging relationship with his ten older brothers. Decades after they sell him into slavery, he has the chance to forgive them. The process is both long and…

Jesus’s Public Protest

There’s no shortage of protests these days. As people debate the ethics and legality of those protests, they’ll sometime reference Jesus’s protest at the temple in Jerusalem. In this episode, Steve…

Resistance and Submission

Romans 13 can be a tricky passage, both to understand and apply in context. In this episode, Steve will unpack one perspective on what Paul meant when he wrote it.

A Proverbs 31 Man

If you’ve been in church circles for a bit, you may have heard someone reference a “Proverbs 31 Woman.” But what about a Proverbs 31 Man? Who is he? What character traits define him? In this episode,…

An Eye on Eternity

What happens when we die? It’s an important and common question. In this episode, Steve addresses myths, identifies God’s promises, and addresses the value of living life with an eternal perspective.