Next Steps

Why are God's People Set Apart? - Next Steps Ep. 21

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:59:37 +0000

What does Anointing Oil have to do with me? And also, have you ever considered that God may view your failures differently than you do? While we may focus on how bad we messed up, God may be focusing on redemption and "getting back on the horse". There is a time to repent, and there is a time to keep going! Let's talk about it!

How Can I Take Care of Myself & Everyone Else? - Next Steps Ep 20

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 21:34:16 +0000

This episode of Next Steps Pastor James, and Darby discuss how God both invests in us, and asks us to invest in others. How do we balance the two? How do we take care of people God's way and not allow ourselves to fade away to a state where we can't help anyone anymore.

How You Can You Forgive Them? - Next Steps Ep. 19

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 21:58:30 +0000

God knows how much hurt you feel, and the resentment that lives within your bones. And yet still, the healing that God wants to give you comes with forgiving those who've hurt you. But How can you? How can you give to those people that have taken so much from you? Start your journey here as we point to scripture and Jesus on the road towards forgiveness. God will be patient with you, choose to be patient with Him.

When You Don't Want To Trust God Anymore - Next Steps Ep. 18

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:09:15 +0000

Life changes like the seasons. Have you ever found yourself frustrated or even mad at God for what He's allowed to happen or what's been taken from you in your own season of life. You're not alone. Let's discuss some rhythms that help us continue to put our trust in the One True God!

What and Why the Bible? Next Steps Ep. 17

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:00:29 +0000

Have you ever wondered why there are so many different versions of God's Word? If the Bible is truth then why are there so many different translations? How could a book that can be so thick and confusing at times be important to me? Listen in to find out!

Do You Make Jesus Look Mean? Next Steps Ep. 16

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:56:32 +0000

When you see Christians, what do you think Jesus, walks, talks, and thinks like? What do Jesus' followers today show us about Jesus? What Should Jesus' followers show us about Jesus?

Jesus Cares About Who You Are: Next Steps Ep. 15

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:54:51 +0000

What does it feel like to be truly understood and seen for who you are! Jesus cares about where you are, and who you are! And not only that, but He wants to bless you as you trust Him!

Starting off the New Year and Making it Stick!: Next Steps Ep. 14

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:51:20 +0000

It's a new year filled with unknown! That can be exciting, and it can be stressful! Let's have an honest conversation about learning to walk with maturity, and love, as we take our next steps with Jess in 2023

Knowing Christmas in our Bones, and Darby's Cat Attacks!: Next Steps Ep. 13

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 18:12:39 +0000

Through the technical difficulties of a cat on the loose, James and Darby talk all things Christmas, the birthing process, and realizing how real these people truly are!

Rumors about Jesus' Mom? Religious Man with No Faith?: Next Steps Ep. 12

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:47:50 +0000

Take a different look at the Christmas story. These were real people, who had real doubts, and some who had real faith! And it may surprise you which people had faith, and which did not!

Different Walks having Different Talks: Next Steps Ep. 11

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:40:57 +0000

Differences can bring out our biggest strengths, and our most frustrating tensions! Jesus shows us how to bring out positive outcomes in our differences in the ability to listen and choose to give common ground to the people who are so different from us! Listen in!

Listen to People who Don't Love Jesus! Next Steps Ep. 10

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:31:14 +0000

It can be difficult to listen to people especially when we know they are so wrong! How can we better love all people by the way listen to them, even when they don't listen or love us?

God. Abuse. & The Church: Next Steps Ep. 9

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:28:37 +0000

Have you been abused, and are not sure how to move forward? Have you been hurt by the church, and because of that you can't trust God anymore? Listen in for a complicated conversation on the loving Justice of God, and how He cares for the abused.

Our Very First Special Guest! Next Steps Ep. 8

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 22:19:53 +0000

Join the conversation as we talk with ministry leader Hagin Hiatt of Church of the Heartland Starke County! Hagin, Thank you so much for coming on our show and dialoguing with us about all things Jesus and Starke County!

How to have a Relationship with God: Next Steps Ep. 7

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 03:12:05 +0000

On this Episode of Next Steps we talk about everything from the behind the scenes of a Sunday morning service to how to have a relationship with God, to what does the devil think of God! Listen in!

How to Spend Time with God (The Good Shepherd): Next Steps Ep 6

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 03:00:05 +0000

What lessons did we learn hiking the Smokey Mountains? And How can we all learn to build habits that help us spend time with Jesus our shepherd? And what does having Jesus as our shepherd even mean?

Why Have Joy in Trials?: Next Steps Ep. 5

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 17:48:36 +0000

How are we supposed to believe that God is using the trials, abuses, and tragedies in life for good? How can we have joy in the joyless places of life?

Journeys and Trust: Next Steps Ep. 4

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:25:43 +0000

We all need time to grow. So why do we expect people to give us time, when we don't give others the same? How do we continue grow without getting stuck, and walk with others showing them how to do the same?

Do You Know What Jesus Looks Like in a Storm?: Next Steps Ep.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:19:34 +0000

It can be hard to see how God is working when life gets stormy! So how can we see God even when we're confused, in pain, or just don't know what's going to happen next?

Do You Want Healing In Your Life?: Next Steps Ep. 2

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:17:38 +0000

In today's episode of Next Steps James and Darby talk about the question Jesus asked to the man paralyzed for 38 years... "Do You want to be healed?" How do these 38 years tie into the Old Testament? And why does it matter to you!?

What's Your Next Step in Following God?: Next Steps Ep. 1

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:12:55 +0000

Our very first Next Steps Podcast! Listen in to hear about what we're all about, and our mission to help you take your next step in your walk with Jesus!