The Nook Podcast
Real Faith in Real Time. Because faith is messy and rarely symmetrical. Discussions about the real highs and lows of faith in Christ. Current topics addressed via stories with special guests and commentary.
Episodes
183 episodes
The In-Between Series; An Important Update
After six months of waiting, uncertainty, and deep personal stretching, this episode is a reflection on what God builds in the “in-between.” I share honestly about the challenges of job loss, the silence that followed, and how that season becam...
Good Friday - A Quiet Observation
This Good Friday episode is an invitation to slow down and unplug. Consider it a personal moment of reflection; a quiet pause to sit with the cross, examine your faith, and turn your attention fully toward Jesus. Before rushing to the empty tom...
The In-Between Series – Episode 4; Delayed but Not Denied
Is God still working when life feels delayed? In the final episode of The In-Between, Steven explores one of the most powerful truths of the Christian walk: God provides according to His perfect timing; His Kai...
The In-Between Series – Episode 3; The Waiting
What do you do when you’ve prayed, applied, waited… and still nothing changes? In Episode 3 of The In-Between, Steven explores one of the hardest parts of any transition: the long, silent season of waiting. When job a...
The In-Between Series – Episode 2; The Identity Battle
What happens when the role you’ve held for years suddenly disappears? In Episode 2 of The In-Between, Steven opens up about the internal struggle that follows job loss; the battle for identity. When your daily work, creative...
The In-Between Series – Episode 1; The Shockwave
What do you do when life changes in an instant? In Episode 1 of The In-Between, Steven shares the raw, unfiltered story of how sudden unemployment sent shockwaves through his life, faith, and identity. If you’re walking thro...
The Most Honest Christmas Episode: Faith, Disappointment, and Finding God Here
In this special Christmas episode of The Nook Podcast, Steven takes you on an unexpected journey; from the familiar warmth of the Nativity to the raw honesty of Lazarus’ story in John 11. If this year has left you asking, “God, where w...
Broken Is the Way Back: Why God Wants Your Surrender, Not Your Strength
Most of us have been taught to clean ourselves up before we come to God. But Psalm 51:17 flips that idea on its head: “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.”In this ...
Wake Up: Stop Sleepwalking Through Your Faith
Romans 13:11–12 tells us the time is short and the day of salvation is nearer than ever. Yet too many of us are sleepwalking through our faith; going through the motions, saying the right words, even serving in church, but disconnected from God...
Go Deeper: The Power of Thought and Study in Your Faith Walk
What are you doing with what God has already revealed to you? In this episode, we dive into Mark 4:24, where Jesus urges us to be intentional with how we hear and respond to His Word. He says, "The measure [of thought and study] you give [t...
You Were Made for More: Surrender, Purpose, and the Real Jesus
In this episode, we reflect on a powerful quote by the late pastor and author Tim Keller:“The real Jesus requires more than you ever thought, but offers more than you ever imagined.”Too often, we...
Seek First the Kingdom: Why Shallow Faith Isn’t Working
In this episode of the Go Deeper series, we unpack one of Jesus’ most challenging and liberating commands: “Seek first the Kingdom of God…” (Matthew 6:33).Too many believers are stuck in shallow faith, chasing peace w...
When God Doesn’t Make Sense: Trusting the Infinite
Do you ever catch yourself trying to make sense of God? Expecting Him to move the way you would, think the way you think, or fit neatly into your logic? This episode will challenge all of that.God isn’t just bigger than you, He’s entirel...
Rising Above: Worship Through the Storm with Wes Schrock
In this heartfelt episode, Steven sits down with worship leader and songwriter Wes Schrock, whose life and music boldly testify to the goodness of God, especially in the midst of adversity. Wes opens...
Singleness of Heart: Why You Feel Spiritually Stuck
Why do so many believers feel stuck, dry, or spiritually exhausted, despite loving God? In this powerful episode, we dive deep into Ezekiel 11:19–20 to uncover a truth many overlook: it’s not your circumstances, it’s your divided heart. God doe...
From Shallow Faith to Spiritual Maturity: A Call to Walk Worthy
In a world of shallow faith and halfway obedience, this episode is a bold wake-up call to believers who are ready to live fully surrendered. Drawing from Scriptures like Ephesians 4:1, Philippians 1:27, and 2 Peter 1:10, we explore what it real...
Transformation Starts in Your Mind: Let God Rewire Your Thinking
Romans 12:2 is more than a verse — it’s a battle cry: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”In this episode, we confront the shallow, sugarcoated spirituality that keeps b...
From Glory to Glory: How to Reflect Christ in a Shallow World
Have you ever wondered why your faith feels stagnant, even though you’re doing “all the right things”? In this episode, we go deep into 2 Corinthians 3:18 to uncover a powerful truth: You don’t become like Jesus by trying harder, you become lik...
Don’t Waste Your Pain: How Trials Lead to Spiritual Growth
In this raw and powerful episode, we dive deep into James 1:2–4 and uncover the beauty and purpose hidden in life’s hardest moments. Trials are not setbacks, they’re setups for spiritual strength, endurance, and maturity. God doesn’t waste your...
From Orphan to Heir: What It Means to Be Adopted by God
What if the gospel was more than forgiveness? What if God didn’t just save you from something — but brought you into something far deeper?In this powerful episode, we unpack the life-changing truth of Galatians 4:4–6: God didn’t just...
How to Guard Your Heart in a Toxic World
Proverbs 4:23 doesn’t offer a casual suggestion, it issues a life-altering warning: “Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life.”In this bold and unapologetic episode, we go deep into what it really means to g...
Salt, Not Sugar: The Danger of a Watered-Down Gospel
“You are the salt of the earth…” but what happens when the salt loses its flavor? In this powerful episode, we unpack Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:13 and confront a growing problem in the Church today: truth that’s been sugarcoated ...
Stop Using Prayer as a Last Resort; Start Living in God’s Peace
Why do we wait until we’re drowning to pray? Why do we treat prayer like a last resort instead of our first response? In this episode, we dive into Philippians 4:6–7, where Paul reminds us to bring everything to God, not just our panic...
Worship in Spirit and in Truth: A Life That Glorifies God
What if worship isn’t just something you do, but something you live?In this powerful episode, we dive deep into Jesus’ words in John 4:23–24 and uncover what it really means to worship God “in spirit and in truth.” This...
From Surface to Substance: Answering the Call to Spiritual Depth
You were made for more than shallow faith. In this episode, we dive deep into the truth that every believer is called beyond surface-level Christianity into a life marked by purpose, transformation, and intimacy with God. You were cr...
