Faith in the Real World
Steve also tackles an important question sparked by a listener comment: What’s the difference between sharing your faith and forcing your faith on someone? Looking at Jesus and the rich young ruler, Steve explains why genuine faith cannot be coerced—and why giving someone an opportunity to hear about Jesus is different from forcing belief.
Your Story Matters: The Power of a Christian Testimony
Steve talks about why every believer’s story matters and how God can use an ordinary testimony to point someone toward Jesus. We also hear the example of Iowa quarterback Hank Brown explaining the faith behind his Acts 20:24 tattoo and his desire to make the good news of God’s grace his life’s purpose
When Pastors Become Celebrities + The Spiritual War Against Israel | Jim Scudder Jr.
Steve takes a closer look at celebrity pastor culture and the dangers that can emerge when ministry success, influence, speaking opportunities, and public recognition begin separating pastors from the local churches they were called to serve.
Church Hurt Is Real: Forgiveness, Healing & Holding On to Jesus
On this episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve tackles the painful reality of church hurt and spiritual abuse, beginning with the story of Skillet's John and Korey Cooper and their experience of being deeply wounded by people they trusted.