The Nook Podcast
Real Faith in Real Time. Because faith is messy and rarely symmetrical. Discussions about the real highs and lows of faith in Christ. Current topics addressed via stories with special guests and commentary.
Episodes
After six months of waiting, uncertainty, and deep personal stretching, this episode is a reflection on what God builds in the “in-between.” I share honestly about the challenges of job loss, the silence that followed, and how that season became one of the most transformative times in my faith. This isn’t just about finally stepping into a new role; it’s about learning to trust God when nothing makes sense, discover...
This Good Friday episode is an invitation to slow down and unplug. Consider it a personal moment of reflection; a quiet pause to sit with the cross, examine your faith, and turn your attention fully toward Jesus. Before rushing to the empty tomb, we take time to remain at the foot of the cross and ask what it truly means to follow a crucified King.
Is God still working when life feels delayed?
In the final episode of The In-Between, Steven explores one of the most powerful truths of the Christian walk: God provides according to His perfect timing; His Kairos, not our calendar. When doors stay closed, opportunities take longer than expected, and life feels stuck, it’s easy to believe that nothing is happening. But Scripture tells a very different story.
Thi...
What do you do when you’ve prayed, applied, waited… and still nothing changes?
In Episode 3 of The In-Between, Steven explores one of the hardest parts of any transition: the long, silent season of waiting. When job applications go unanswered, opportunities stall, and doors stay closed, it’s easy to wonder if God sees you... or if He’s still working at all.
This episode takes an honest look at the emotional and ...
What happens when the role you’ve held for years suddenly disappears?
In Episode 2 of The In-Between, Steven opens up about the internal struggle that follows job loss; the battle for identity. When your daily work, creative output, or leadership role is stripped away, it’s easy to wonder: Who am I now? Do I still matter?
This honest, hope-filled conversation explores why losing a job hits so hard at the soul le...
What do you do when life changes in an instant?
In Episode 1 of The In-Between, Steven shares the raw, unfiltered story of how sudden unemployment sent shockwaves through his life, faith, and identity. If you’re walking through job loss, career transition, burnout, or a season that feels completely out of your control, this honest conversation will let you know you’re not alone.
Steven opens up about the moment ...
In this special Christmas episode of The Nook Podcast, Steven takes you on an unexpected journey; from the familiar warmth of the Nativity to the raw honesty of Lazarus’ story in John 11. If this year has left you asking, “God, where were You?” this message will speak directly to your soul. Through Scripture, storytelling, and real-life transparency, Steven explores the deeper meaning of Immanuel...God with us, and ...
Most of us have been taught to clean ourselves up before we come to God. But Psalm 51:17 flips that idea on its head: “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.”
In this raw and honest episode, we dive deep into what it really means to come to God not with performance, perfection, or spiritual polish, but with brokenness. God isn’t moved by your highlight ree...
Romans 13:11–12 tells us the time is short and the day of salvation is nearer than ever. Yet too many of us are sleepwalking through our faith; going through the motions, saying the right words, even serving in church, but disconnected from God’s presence and purpose.
In this episode, we unpack Paul’s urgent call to wake up and live with spiritual alertness. We’ll talk about the subtle dangers of spiritual drowsiness...
What are you doing with what God has already revealed to you? In this episode, we dive into Mark 4:24, where Jesus urges us to be intentional with how we hear and respond to His Word. He says, "The measure [of thought and study] you give [to the truth you hear] will be the measure [of virtue and knowledge] that comes back to you."
This is a call to stop coasting through sermons and quiet times. It’s an invi...
In this episode, we reflect on a powerful quote by the late pastor and author Tim Keller:
“The real Jesus requires more than you ever thought, but offers more than you ever imagined.”
Too often, we settle for a comfortable, convenient version of Jesus; a Savior who fits into our schedule but doesn’t disrupt our lives. But the real Jesus isn’t just looking to inspire us, He wants to t...
In this episode of the Go Deeper series, we unpack one of Jesus’ most challenging and liberating commands:
“Seek first the Kingdom of God…” (Matthew 6:33).
Too many believers are stuck in shallow faith, chasing peace while clinging to control. But Jesus offers a better way, a deeper way. This message isn’t about tweaking your priorities. It’s about flipping the entire order of your life around God's rule an...
Do you ever catch yourself trying to make sense of God? Expecting Him to move the way you would, think the way you think, or fit neatly into your logic? This episode will challenge all of that.
God isn’t just bigger than you, He’s entirely “other.” Isaiah 55:8–9 reminds us that His thoughts and ways are far beyond anything we could imagine. In this powerful, extended message, we confront the dangerous trend of shrink...
In this heartfelt episode, Steven sits down with worship leader and songwriter Wes Schrock, whose life and music boldly testify to the goodness of God, especially in the midst of adversity. Wes opens up about the challenges he has faced, the faith that carried him through, and how God continues to turn pain into purpose.
If you’ve ever wondered how worship can rise even when life falls apart… this conversation is for...
Why do so many believers feel stuck, dry, or spiritually exhausted, despite loving God? In this powerful episode, we dive deep into Ezekiel 11:19–20 to uncover a truth many overlook: it’s not your circumstances, it’s your divided heart. God doesn’t want to repair your old life; He wants to replace your heart.
Discover what it means to live with singleness of heart, a life of full surrender, undivided loyalty, and Spi...
In a world of shallow faith and halfway obedience, this episode is a bold wake-up call to believers who are ready to live fully surrendered. Drawing from Scriptures like Ephesians 4:1, Philippians 1:27, and 2 Peter 1:10, we explore what it really means to walk worthy of the calling we've received.
This is not about earning salvation, it’s about living like we actually belong to Jesus. From bearing fruit in every...
Romans 12:2 is more than a verse — it’s a battle cry: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
In this episode, we confront the shallow, sugarcoated spirituality that keeps believers stuck and powerless. You can’t wish your way into a transformed life. You must fight for it, daily, by letting the Word of God renew your mind.
We expose the lies of cultural Christia...
Have you ever wondered why your faith feels stagnant, even though you’re doing “all the right things”? In this episode, we go deep into 2 Corinthians 3:18 to uncover a powerful truth: You don’t become like Jesus by trying harder, you become like Him by beholding Him.
This is a wake-up call to go beyond shallow Christianity. When the veil is removed and your eyes are opened, you don’t just see God, you start to reflec...
In this raw and powerful episode, we dive deep into James 1:2–4 and uncover the beauty and purpose hidden in life’s hardest moments. Trials are not setbacks, they’re setups for spiritual strength, endurance, and maturity. God doesn’t waste your pain; He uses it to forge perseverance and refine your faith.
We’ll challenge the shallow theology that says, “If it’s hard, God must not be in it,” and embrace the deep truth...
What if the gospel was more than forgiveness? What if God didn’t just save you from something — but brought you into something far deeper?
In this powerful episode, we unpack the life-changing truth of Galatians 4:4–6: God didn’t just forgive you… He adopted you. You’re not just a churchgoer. You’re a child of God. You’re not just tolerated. You’re chosen.
This isn’t about cold religion — it’s about intimate relations...
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