God Honors the Extra Mile | Faith That Goes Beyond What’s Expected
inspired by Adrian Rogers and Jesus’ teaching about going the second mile. It’s easy to do what’s required while grumbling about it. The harder—and more Christlike—response is to go beyond what is required with a willing heart, trusting God with the injustice, frustration, or inconvenience
When Life Seems Unfair: Asaph, Eternity & Keeping Your Eyes on God
On this Fun Friday edition of The Steve Marston Show, Steve introduces us to one of the most relatable people in the Bible: Asaph, the worship leader who wrote Psalm 73. Asaph loved God, served Him faithfully, and still found himself looking at the lives of the ungodly and wondering, Why am I doing all of this?
Washed in the Blood? What Christians Really Mean — Plus Paul’s Courage in Acts 23
the debut of a brand-new feature: “Explain Yourself, Christian!” Christians sometimes use words and phrases that make perfect sense inside the church but can sound downright strange to everyone else. First up: “Are you washed in the blood?”
When It Rains, It Pours: Trusting God When Life Piles Up
Steve kicks off this Fun Friday with a very real story from home: just when one expensive car repair was finally behind him, another car problem showed up. It’s the kind of moment that makes you wonder, “God, why is this happening?” But the struggles of everyday life remind us of something important: God never promised an easy life, but He did promise that we wouldn’t face it alone. When circumstances and emotions change, God and His Word remain the anchor.
Deep Water Faith: How to Pursue the Plans God Puts on Your Heart
Steve opens today’s show with a challenging word from Proverbs 20:5: “The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.” Dreams, goals, callings, and plans aren’t always easy to pursue. Sometimes they require prayer, perseverance, wise counsel, hard work, and the willingness to keep going when you encounter roadblocks.