Church Business Meetings, Bible Bargains & Fun Friday
this week Steve tackles the Unwritten Rules of Church Business Meetings. From the danger of saying, “This should go quick,” to debates over the thermostat, mysterious parliamentary procedure, and the unmistakable power of a wife standing in the back holding her purse, church people will recognize these immediately.
How to Answer Logan Paul—and Every “Good Person”—About Heaven
when Logan Paul was asked about his confidence that he would go to heaven, his answer sounded a lot like what millions of people would probably say: I’ve made mistakes, but I’m trying to be a good person.
Jews.com: Rabbi Kirt Schneider’s Bold Mission to Reach Jewish People for Jesus
Rabbi Kirt shares the extraordinary story of how he believes God called him to take the Gospel more directly into the Jewish community. That calling eventually led to an unexpected opportunity: acquiring the domain Jews.com and using it as the centerpiece of an evangelistic campaign now reaching into New York City.
God Doesn’t Want You Happy
On today’s Steve Marston Show, Steve challenges the idea that God’s primary goal is simply for us to be happy. True joy runs deeper than circumstances. It comes through trusting God, obeying His Word, and leaving the consequences to Him.
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.
Guilt or Conviction? How to Know Which Voice You’re Hearing | The Steve Marston Show
Steve breaks down an important part of Christian discernment: learning to recognize the difference between the voice that drives you toward shame and the conviction that calls you back into a right relationship with God.
When Christians Blow It: What Comes Next? | Galen Hughes, Real Faith & Narnia Controversy
Steve looks at a very public mistake by Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and uses it to tackle a question every follower of Jesus eventually faces: What do you do when your actions don’t match the faith you profess?
Take Your Thoughts Captive: Faith, Culture & Renewing Your Mind
Steve starts with country music star Lainey Wilson and a message she recently shared about faith, our thought lives, gratitude, and the biblical call to renew our minds.
Christians! If Jesus Came Back This Week, Would You Be Ready?
On this episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve asks a challenging discipleship question: Are you becoming the follower of Jesus that He has called you to be?
Remembering 9/11: Faith, Unity & Hope in the Midst of Tragedy
Steve reflects on September 11, 2001—where he was when the attacks happened, the fear and uncertainty Americans experienced that day, and the remarkable unity that followed on September 12. For a generation that didn't live through 9/11, Steve explains why remembering the events—and the people who responded with courage and sacrifice—still matters.
Robert Jeffress: Why Christians Shouldn’t Fear the Book of Revelation
Steve sits down with Pastor Robert Jeffress, longtime pastor of First Baptist Church Dallas and Bible teacher on Pathway to Victory, to talk about his book The Final Conquest, a verse-by-verse study of Revelation.
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.
Pastor Burnout: Why Your Pastor May Be Struggling in Silence
Steve sits down with Pastor Philip Miller, longtime pastor of First Baptist Church in Bryant, Arkansas, to have an important conversation about pastor burnout, ministry fatigue and the pressure pastors often put on themselves.
Reading vs. Studying the Bible: Why You Need Both
The show also tackles a commonly misunderstood teaching of Jesus: “turn the other cheek.” Does Jesus really expect Christians to remain passive when they’re mistreated? Steve looks at the context of the Sermon on the Mount and explains the important difference
Can You Prove the Bible Is True? Faith, Evidence & Knowing Why You Believe
Pastor Kody Price joins the show for an encouraging conversation about the realities of bivocational ministry. Kody shares his journey from sensing a call to pastoral ministry as a child to planting a church and balancing a full-time job, ministry, marriage and four children.
In the Kingdom of God, success isn't always measured in thousands. Sometimes it's counted one person at a time.
Can Revival Really Happen Again? Why Prayer and God’s Word Still Matter
Steve also encourages Christians who feel intimidated by Bible study to stop believing that Scripture is too difficult to understand. You don’t need a special degree to know God through His Word—you simply need the willingness to open the Bible, ask God for understanding and begin.