EPISODE 0059 | Called To Contend
What does it mean to truly "contend" for our faith in today’s world? In this episode, Pastor Stephen unpacks Paul’s guidance to Timothy, showing how perseverance, mentorship, and spiritual growth empower us to stand firm. Discover practical steps to guard the faith, pass on wisdom, and build resilience as committed followers of Christ.
EPISODE 0041 | Are You Really A Christian: Maturity
When we’re isolated and alone, it’s easy to drift away from God. That’s why Jesus established the Church and placed us in community. The local church is like a greenhouse—a spiritual family designed to help us grow and mature as everyday disciples. In today’s episode, Pastor Stephen explains the vital role spiritual community and relationships play in our journey toward success and spiritual maturity.
EPISODE 0020 | Peace Through Conflict
One of the most important skills we must learn, especially as Christians, is how to resolve conflict. Living in a broken world means conflict is everywhere. Today, Pastor Stephen teaches us how to handle conflict biblically and find peace in our relationships so they can thrive.
EPISODE 0019 | Stop Lying
In a world where dishonesty seems rampant, the 9th Commandment stands out with a clear message: do not lie or bear false witness. Lying undermines our integrity and damages relationships. In today's episode, Pastor Stephen explores the importance of truthfulness and what living with integrity truly means.
EPISODE 0018 | Coaching Relationships
When it comes to coaching or discipleship, having the knowledge to replicate what others did for you isn't enough. You also need to learn how to identify, initiate, and sustain healthy coaching relationships. In today’s episode, Pastor Stephen explains what healthy coaching relationships look like and provides practical tips and tricks for effective coaching.
EPISODE 0013 | Failing Forward
God is perfect, but we’re not – not even close. We all blow it sometimes: we misjudge things, say the wrong things, do the wrong things, and drop the ball. But would you believe that the key to your greatest successes lies in how you deal with failure? Today on the Under God Podcast, Pastor Stephen teaches us how to fail forward.
EPISODE 0010 | Four Toxic Mindsets
In 2 Corinthians 2 the Apostle Paul tells us that the enemy sets traps but that we can know his strategies and overcome his traps. The devil’s only weapon is a lie or a false belief. If the devil can get you to believe something wrong, he can take you out. Today Pastor teaches us how we can learn to identify and defeat these false beliefs before they become patterns of thinking or mindsets.
EPISODE 0009 | A Template For Life
How you think about God is the most important thing about you. Today Pastor Stephen continues in Psalm 19, discussing the Biblical template for how we think, why this is the most powerful template of all, and how it’s connected to everything we do.
EPISODE 0008 | Grasping God’s Plan For Your Life
We see God reveal Himself through creation, but creation on its own doesn’t tell the whole story. Today, Pastor Stephen teaches from Psalm 19 about how creation points to a greater reality of a Creator who is intentional, thoughtful, and has a plan, and how the Word allows us to grasp God’s plan for our lives.
EPISODE 0007 | Hunger & Bitterness
You are either going forward or backward, there is no neutral. God wants His people to go forward and build the Kingdom, but we must be HUNGRY and make the most of our time to be successful. Today, Pastor Stephen teaches us how to stay hungry for God and the keys for longevity in our relationships.