When God Calls, Will You Go? | Church Hurt, Nahum & Taking the Next Step
What do you do when you believe God is calling you to something—but taking that first step feels intimidating?
Steve talks with his son Tyler, creator of the 1189 YouTube channel, about recognizing God’s calling and having the courage to act on it.
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
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?”
Bible, Brews & Christian Liberty: Where Should Believers Draw the Line?
Steve discusses alcohol, personal conviction, Christian freedom, our influence on other believers, and why having the freedom to do something doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the wisest choice. Ultimately, believers must seek God’s direction while also allowing room for other Christians to follow their own convictions.
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.
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.
Don’t Quit: How God Uses Ordinary People Who Stay in the Fight
Steve Teal of Very Bold Ministries joins the show to share the incredible story behind the Peanut Butter Bowl. What began with two Texas high schools in 2016 has grown to involve roughly 120 schools, using the excitement of high school football to collect peanut butter and help feed children and families facing food insecurity. Steve also discusses spiritual warfare, the reality of the unseen battle described in Scripture, and why Christians need to understand what the Bible actually teaches about standing against the enemy. Next, Casey Longing, youth pastor at Union Valley Baptist Church in Beebe, Arkansas, shares how God has opened doors for him inside public schools. Through biblical character lessons and student-led opportunities, Casey has watched participation grow from a simple table at a school club event to hundreds of students hearing what Scripture says about kindness, forgiveness, character, and hope.