Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #37. THREE QUESTIONS:1. Is there something you love more than God Himself? 2. How solid and substantial are you? 3. What are you doing to become m

Are You Worthy?

Jun 1st, 2018 15m 20s

This is the last episode of Live the Word. What comes next in your spiritual life?Sunday of All Saints. Readings:HEBREWS 11:33-40; 12:1-2MATTHEW 10:32-33; 37-38; 19:27-30INTRO TO MATTHEWINTRO TO HEBREWSTHREE QUESTIONS:1. Is there

The Final Countdown - Live the Word Response #36

Jun 1st, 2018 3m 6s

Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #36. THREE QUESTIONS:1. Are you thirsting for God? 2. Are you trying to satisfy your thirst with other things?3. How can you be a prophetic voice

Where are the Prophets?

May 22nd, 2018 14m 2s

For centuries, the world waited for a prophet to speak God’s word. On Pentecost, we got more than we could have ever imagined.Pentecost. Readings:ACTS 2:1-11JOHN 7:37-52; 8:12INTRO TO JOHNINTRO TO ACTSTHREE QUESTIONS:1. Are you th

Following the Saints - Live the Word Response #35

May 22nd, 2018 4m 41s

Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #35.THREE QUESTIONS:1. Are you close to any saints?2. How’s your prayer rule doing?3. Do you know anyone that needs to be lifted to God in prayer?

With Christ and His Saints

May 22nd, 2018 15m 4s

Christ doesn't leave us. He brings all His saints together in His Kingdom.Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council. Readings:ACTS 20:16-18, 28-36JOHN 17:1-13INTRO TO JOHNINTRO TO ACTSTHREE QUESTIONS:1. Are you close to any saints?

My Own Kind of Poverty

May 11th, 2018 3m 44s

Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #34.THREE QUESTIONS:1. Where in your life is God waiting to make His glory known?2. How have you already experienced the Lord making you new?3. Ho

Seeing the Light

May 8th, 2018 15m 17s

“Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” (Acts 16:31)Sunday of the Blind Man. Readings:ACTS 16:16-34JOHN 9:1-38INTRO TO JOHNINTRO TO ACTSTHREE QUESTIONS:1. Where in your life is God waiting to ma

Hoping He Shows Up - Live the Word Response #33

May 3rd, 2018 4m 27s

Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #33.THREE QUESTIONS:1. Do you take Jesus seriously when He promises to satisfy your thirst, or are you still drinking from wells that run dry?2. Wha

Who is the Gospel For?

May 1st, 2018 14m 50s

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19)Sunday of the Samaritan Woman. Readings:ACTS 11:19-30JOHN 4:5-42INTRO TO JOHNINTRO TO ACT

Putting Off Procrastination - Live the Word Response #32

Apr 27th, 2018 3m 52s

Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #32.THREE QUESTIONS:1. What struggle or difficulty have you been carrying around for what seems like forever? 2. What things are you tempted to put

The Transformative Power of Jesus Christ

Apr 24th, 2018 14m 5s

Christ didn't simply heal a paralyzed man. He transformed him: both physically and spiritually.Sunday of the Paralytic. Readings:ACTS 9:32-42JOHN 5:1-15INTRO TO JOHNINTRO TO ACTS THREE QUESTIONS:1. What struggle or difficulty

Admitting Powerlessness - Live the Word Response #31

Apr 19th, 2018 4m 13s

Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #31.THREE QUESTIONS:1. Do you ever feel like a minor character in God’s plan? 2. How do you strive to honor both your soul and your body? 3. What

The Ministry of the Myrrhbearing Women

Apr 19th, 2018 18m 50s

This week we focus on people that might seem like "minor" characters in the Gospel story: people like the Myrrhbearing Women. But in the Church, no job is too small and no person is unimportant. Sunday of the Myrrhbearing Women. Readings:AC

Awaiting the King - Live the Word Reponse #30

Apr 19th, 2018 3m 56s

Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #30.THREE QUESTIONS:1. Does your faith need reassurance at this point in time?2. Have you brought this need to the Lord in prayer?3. Have there be

How Should the Church Deal With Doubt?

Apr 19th, 2018 14m 19s

We normally associate Thomas with doubt. Is that really fair? And what does that mean about our doubts?Sunday of Thomas. Readings:ACTS 5:12-20JOHN 20:19-31INTRO TO JOHNINTRO TO ACTSTHREE QUESTIONS:1. Does your faith need reassuran

Entering the Feast - Live the Word Response #29

Apr 19th, 2018 3m 59s

Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #29.THREE QUESTIONS:1. Do you find that you tend to favor "private" or "public" Christian life?2. How do you hope that the Holy Spirit can fill what

Witness to the Resurrection

Apr 19th, 2018 13m 2s

From the very beginning, Jesus Christ has been calling His followers to witness to Him and His Resurrection. Will you answer the call?Pascha. Readings:ACTS 1:1-8JOHN 1:1-17INTRO TO JOHNINTRO TO ACTSTHREE QUESTIONS:1. Do you find t

Becoming Like a Child - Live the Word Response #28

Apr 19th, 2018 4m 19s

Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #28.THREE QUESTIONS:1. Are you ready to welcome Jesus into your heart?2. How can you become more childlike?3. Is Jesus the messiah you're looking

Why You Need to Become Like a Child

Apr 19th, 2018 15m 11s

Some people welcomed Jesus on Palm Sunday. Others didn't. Which side would you have been on?Palm Sunday. Readings:PHILIPIANS 4:4-9JOHN 12:1-18INTRO TO JOHNINTRO TO PHILIPPIANSTHREE QUESTIONS:1. Are you ready to welcome Jesus into

Discerning God’s Presence - Live the Word Response #27

Apr 19th, 2018 4m 7s

Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #27. THREE QUESTIONS:1. How do you build discernment?2. How do you treat others as brothers and sisters in Christ?3. When it feels like God is hid

When God Seems Hidden

Apr 19th, 2018 15m 2s

Sometimes, it can feel like God is hidden, or has even abandoned us. But, in a great mystery, God can be present even in His hiddenness.Feast of the Annunciation. Readings:HEBREWS 2:11-18LUKE 1:24-38 INTRO TO LUKE INTRO TO HEBREWSTH

Stepping Toward Faith - Live the Word Response #26

Apr 19th, 2018 2m 58s

Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #26.THREE QUESTIONS:1. When have you put your faith in yourself rather than God?2. How do you talk about faith?3. Have you ever had opportunities

Do You Struggle With Your Faith?

Apr 19th, 2018 15m 29s

Why is it so easy for people to lose their faith?Sunday of St. John Climacus. Readings:New podcastIs Ministry Preparing Kids for Life in the Church?HEBREWS 6:13-20MARK 9:17-31 (Demon-Possessed Boy)INTRO TO MARKINTRO TO HEBREWSTH

Finding New Life - Live the Word Response #25

Apr 19th, 2018 4m 24s

Christian responds to the three questions Steve asked at the end of Live the Word Episode #25.THREE QUESTIONS:1. Do you need God’s help with certain parts of your Lenten journey?2. Do you remember to thank God for the parts of your Lenten