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Trusting Jesus with the Hard Things, Reaching Gen Z & The Problem with Christian Celebrity- June 8, 2026

46 min · 8. juni 2026
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n this episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve shares a powerful Sunday Morning Takeaway from John 4 and the story of the nobleman whose son was near death. What can we learn from a father who trusted Jesus at His word without seeing immediate proof? Steve explores the kind of faith that believes before seeing and why we can trust Christ with life's most difficult situations. Listeners also share their Sunday Morning Takeaways, covering everything from Proverbs 3, the story of Job, Elijah's struggles, the dangers of compromise, and lessons from some of Scripture's most unforgettable moments. Later, Steve welcomes Chris Lemoya for an insightful conversation about Gen Z, college ministry, and the growing spiritual hunger among young adults. Together they discuss why today's generation is searching for authentic relationships, meaningful service opportunities, honest conversations, and churches that keep Jesus at the center. The show also examines comments from Beth Moore on Christian celebrity culture, platform ministry, and the hidden costs that come with fame in Christian circles. What happens when ministry becomes more about influence than faithfulness? Plus: * Why authenticity matters to younger generations * The importance of serving in the local church * Building meaningful multi-generational relationships * Faith Between Your Ears: Psalm 100:3 * Dad Joke of the Day * The Best Video on the Internet * Encouragement for living out your faith in everyday life Join Steve for biblical encouragement, practical wisdom, and conversations that help you follow Jesus faithfully every day Stephanie Martin's article Beth Moore on Christian Celebrity https://churchleaders.com/news/440416-generation-disservice-beth-moore-christian-celebrity-culture.html [https://churchleaders.com/news/440416-generation-disservice-beth-moore-christian-celebrity-culture.html] Gary Stidham's article about Gen Z https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18xmcVMhqY/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18xmcVMhqY/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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