The Forgotten Side of an Unplanned Pregnancy | John Vance on Reaching Fathers
What about the father?
When an unplanned pregnancy happens, much of the attention understandably focuses on the mother and her baby. But the father is part of the story too—and his influence, responsibility, fears, and need for support shouldn't be overlooked.
Coyote vs. Acme, Toy Story 5 & What Parents Need to Know
Paul starts with Coyote vs. Acme, the long-awaited Looney Tunes adventure featuring Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner, Will Forte and John Cena. It’s a movie packed with nostalgia for parents, laughs for kids and even a surprisingly meaningful message about continuing to try when things don’t go your way. But Paul also explains the content concerns parents should know about before taking the family.
They also discuss Beyond Belief, a Christian film featuring the music of legendary Christian rock band Petra and a story about following God’s call—even when that call doesn’t seem to make sense.
Then Steve and Paul turn to Toy Story 5 and its timely exploration of kids, toys, screens and technology. How is technology changing childhood, and what can parents take away from the movie’s message?
When God Calls You, Will You Take the First Step? | Tyler Marston & 1189
What do you do when you believe God has put something on your heart? How can you tell whether it’s truly a calling from God—and what happens when following that calling requires you to step outside your comfort zone?
Steve welcomes his son, Tyler Marston, creator of the 1189 YouTube channel, for a practical discussion about calling, obedience, discipleship, and having the courage to take the first step.
Jason Curry: Why the Battle for Excellence Is Fought in Your Calendar
Drawing from Ephesians 5:15–17, Steve and Jason discuss why we don't simply “drift” into a deeper relationship with Christ. Spiritual growth requires intentionality, and sometimes that means literally putting the things that matter most on the calendar and guarding that time.
From Basketball to the Pulpit: Ken Hicks on Faith, Family & Living on Mission
The conversation also explores Ken's approach to co-vocational ministry. At Heights Community Church, ministry leaders intentionally maintain careers and businesses outside the church, creating additional opportunities to take the Gospel into the community while allowing more church resources to be directed toward Kingdom work.
Ken discusses his passion for building stronger marriages and healthier families, including his work through 360 Enrichment, and explains why strengthening the family can have an impact far beyond the walls of the church.
Living With Purpose: Faith, Leadership & Making an Impact | Mark Evans
Mark shares insights from his years of ministry and leadership, including what it means to recognize God's purpose for your life, lead in a way that lasts, and remain faithful in the everyday opportunities God gives you. It's a conversation about more than achieving goals or becoming successful. It's about allowing your relationship with Jesus to shape the way you live, lead, serve, and influence others.
What Are Your Kids Really Watching? | Paul Asay of Plugged In
Steve and Paul discuss The Magic Faraway Tree and its mixture of positive family themes, screen-time concerns and spiritual elements parents may want to consider. They also look at Ariana Grande's latest music and why parents of younger fans should be aware of its mature content.
When Obedience Feels Like Failure: Paul’s Courage in Acts 23
This week, Tyler digs into the Sanhedrin after Paul’s ministry in Jerusalem appears to have gone terribly wrong. Paul cleverly exposes the theological divide between the Pharisees and Sadducees over the resurrection, turning what looked like a unified opposition into an argument among themselves
Nicole Lauren: Saying Yes to God, “My Good Shepherd” & a Faith-Filled Music Journey
Christian recording artist Nicole Lauren joins The Steve Marston Show to share how an unexpected opportunity turned singing on her church worship team into a brand-new career in Christian music.
Bivocational Ministry: Faithfulness Matters More Than Numbers
Pastor Kody Price joins The Steve Marston Show to share the realities of bivocational ministry—from struggling to provide and preaching to nearly empty rooms to watching God faithfully grow a small home Bible study into a thriving congregation.
Why Revival Isn’t Happening—and What the Church Must Do First
Steve and Joe discuss what happens when Christians begin allowing culture and personal ideology to reshape Scripture rather than allowing Scripture to shape their lives. Joe traces the problem back to the Garden of Eden—the temptation to question God’s Word and put our own desires ahead of what God has said. But the conversation turns to an even bigger question: Why aren't we seeing widespread revival? Joe points to something that has preceded historic revivals again and again: prayer. He argues that prayer has increasingly moved away from the center of church life, and that Christians can become discouraged when they pray for revival but don't immediately see results.
Adam Holz
Steve and Adam look at several new releases, including the Christian-themed Elijah Peele, the dinosaur adventure The End of Oak Street, Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie, and the anime release Ribbon Hero. Adam also explains why parents shouldn't assume that animated content—especially anime—is automatically appropriate for children.
Tyler Marston
Tyler Marston, creator of the 1189 YouTube channel, joins Steve to talk about his mission to create a chapter-by-chapter video commentary for all 1,189 chapters of the Bible
Michael Loudermilk
A powerful conversation with Pastor Michael Loudermilk about walking through every parent’s nightmare—his 7-year-old daughter Abigail’s battle with an aggressive brain tumor.
Terrin Phillips
What should the church look like when people stop pretending they have everything together?
Christine Faith
Christine shares how she launched Searcy Living Magazine without a publishing background and eventually reached a moment when the pressures of owning a business forced her to make a decision: keep trying to control everything herself or surrender it completely to God. That moment became a turning point not only for her business, but for her faith
Casey Longing
Steve Teel
Steve Teal of Very Bold Ministries shares the story behind the Peanut Butter Bowl—a ministry that began with a simple idea and has grown to involve around 120 Texas high schools, collecting peanut butter and helping provide food for children and families facing food insecurity.
Drew Cline
Drew Cline, pastor of South City Church in Little Rock, joins The Steve Marston Show for an honest and deeply personal conversation about grief, loss, discipleship, and trusting God through the hardest seasons of life.