Too Loud: The Most Dangerous Distraction in Your Life

Too Loud: The Most Dangerous Distraction in Your Life

What if the biggest thing standing between you and God's direction isn't sin?What if it's distraction?Lately I've noticed the same lesson showing up everywhere. In Scripture. In books. In conversations. In prayer.Silence.Solitude.Stillness.In this episode I share a personal journey of realizing how much noise I've allowed into my life and how easy it is to spend every waking moment consuming content, chasing goals, staying busy, and filling every quiet moment with something.The problem is that when every voice gets our attention, we leave little room for the One voice that matters most.We explore:• Why Jesus regularly withdrew into quiet places• The hidden cost of busyness• Learning through subtraction instead of addition• Why modern life makes hearing God difficult• The relationship between silence and spiritual growth• A challenge I'm actively working through myselfThis isn't a lesson from someone who's mastered it.It's a lesson from someone learning it in real time.Question for you:What's one distraction you need to remove this week?#Faith #ChristianPodcast #FollowingJesusA00:00 Why Your Life Might Be Too Loud00:35 The Real Episode Begins01:22 Why God Kept Bringing Me Back To Silence05:57 The Problem With Modern Noise08:22 Taking Inventory Of A Distracted Life10:41 Why We Struggle To Slow Down12:55 The Lie Of Endless Desire15:21 Learning Through Subtraction17:22 Listening To Everyone Except God19:48 The One Voice That Can Direct Your Life21:05 The Challenge Of Silence22:12 Why Distraction Is So Dangerous22:42 Can You Hear God In The Quiet? Christian podcast about real life, faith, and following Jesus helping you live out biblical truth in everyday life.📘 Read the Bestselling Fatherhood Book on Amazon:Reviving Fatherhood, Guiding Every Dad From First Steps to Lasting Legacyhttps://www.revivingfatherhood.com🌍 Learn more about Revived:https://www.revivedbrand.com📱 Follow along on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the.revived.life📖 Topics often explored on this channel:• Christian faith & real life• Following Jesus daily• Identity, obedience, and discipleship• Biblical truth without religious fluff• Wrestling with God, doubt, and growth• Fatherhood, leadership, and spiritual maturity🙏 If this conversation helped you, consider subscribing and joining the conversation in the comments.New episodes focused on faith, life, and Jesus.

Ministry, Fatherhood & Identity with Sam Moldenhauer

Steven sits down with pastor, husband, father, and longtime friend Sam Moldenhauer for an honest conversation about ministry, identity, leadership, and the transformative journey of fatherhood. Together they explore how becoming a father exposes areas of selfishness, pride, and misplaced identity while deepening our understanding of God's love and the responsibility of leading others well. Sam shares lessons learned through ministry, foster care, raising young children, and serving the next generation. The conversation dives into the tension between leadership at home and leadership in ministry, what today's students are searching for, and why authentic discipleship matters more than ever. Whether you're a father, husband, ministry leader, or simply seeking to follow Jesus faithfully, this episode offers practical wisdom, encouragement, and hope for the road ahead. Topics include: • Fatherhood and spiritual growth• Ministry and identity• Foster care and family life• Leadership at home and in the church• Reaching the next generation• Following Jesus in everyday life

Why Is It So Hard for Men to Pray Out Loud?

Why is it so hard for men to pray out loud?This is something most guys feel… but almost no one talks about.You know you should pray.You believe in God.But when it’s time to actually say something out loud in front of other people…everything tightens up.This episode breaks down:• why prayer starts to feel like performance• where the pressure actually comes from• how to move from anxiety → relationship• and how to practically get comfortable praying out loud“Prayer was never meant to impress people.It was meant to connect with your Father.”If you’ve ever sat in a circle thinking“please don’t pick me to pray…”this one’s for you.🎧 Listen. Apply it. Then go do it.

Why Your Words Don’t Match Your Faith (2 Seconds)

There’s a gap most people don’t think about.You pray.You thank God.You lead your family.And then two seconds later…your words sound completely different.This episode is about that gap.Based on James 3, we’re talking about:• how your words reveal what’s actually in your heart• why your tone matters just as much as your words• how easy it is to slip into anger, gossip, or intensity• and the simple, practical habit that can change everythingThe idea is simple:It only takes two secondsto say something you don’t meanBut it also only takes two secondsto stop itThis isn’t about being perfect.It’s about becoming awareand choosing differently in the moment

You Only Get One Body. Are You Taking Care of It?

You only get one body. So what are you doing with it? In this episode, we talk about something most men ignore until it’s too late taking care of your body in the middle of real life. If you’re a dad, busy, tired, and feel like you don’t have time to focus on your health, this is for you. This isn’t about becoming a fitness expert or overhauling your life overnight. This is about awareness, stewardship, and making small decisions that actually move you forward. We talk about: • Why most men feel exhausted • How daily habits impact your energy • The idea of “kill it or build it” • Why removing things matters more than adding • How to start taking care of your body with limited time At the end of the day, your body impacts everything your energy, your clarity, your ability to lead your family. You can either slowly run yourself down… or start building something better. 0:00 Introduction 0:25 Why This Matters 1:05 The Tom Cruise Example 1:50 Observations from the Gym 2:30 Taking Care of Your Body 3:15 My Current Routine 4:00 Diet and Sugar 4:45 Living in a Culture of Consumption 5:30 Food and Health Perspective 6:15 Evaluating Your Health 7:00 Faith and Stewardship 7:45 The “Average” Problem 8:30 Feeling Fine vs Being Healthy 9:15 Choosing Your Hard 10:00 Time and Priorities 10:45 Subtracting Instead of Adding 11:30 Where Time Goes 12:15 Replacing Habits 13:00 Energy Drinks and Choices 13:45 What to Eliminate First 14:30 Thoughts on Alcohol 15:30 Why I Stepped Away 16:30 What Changed After 17:30 Creating Capacity 18:30 Life with Young Kids 19:30 Realization and Change 20:30 Impact on Daily Life 21:30 Kill It or Build It 22:15 Small Changes Add Up 23:00 What Can You Remove 23:40 Weekly Challenge