Pivotal Decisions

10 Lies People Believe About God

What you believe about God shapes everything, your thinking, your decisions, and your future. In this episode, Stan unpacks 10 common lies people believe about God and replaces them with truth from Scripture. -You don’t live better than your theology for very long. - Many people aren’t rejecting God—they’re believing the wrong things about Him.

If You’re Feeling Anxious About the World Right Now, Listen to This

We are living in a time of uncertainty—global conflict, political division, economic pressure, and cultural confusion. The weight of it all is creating anxiety and instability for many people. Even the secular world is acknowledging this reality. Psychologists and researchers are sounding the alarm: uncertainty is taking a toll on mental and emotional health. But while the world offers ways to cope, Scripture offers something deeper—an unshakable foundation. In this episode, Stan walks through 8 practical responses to uncertainty, comparing cultural wisdom with biblical truth, and showing how to move from anxiety to anchored faith.

Breaking Patterns You’ve Normalized Without Noticing

Most of life isn’t shaped by dramatic failures—but by quiet patterns we stop paying attention to. In this episode of Pivotal Decisions, Stan explores how unhealthy habits form gradually, why we often don’t notice them, and how Scripture calls us to awareness, repentance, and intentional change. Normalization is powerful. What once bothered us can slowly become acceptable—and what feels normal eventually shapes who we become.

What Just Happened?

A winter storm moved through, forecasts were issued—and when the storm didn’t match expectations, frustration exploded. Weather forecasters were blamed, mocked, and accused of getting it wrong. But was this really about the weather? In this “What Just Happened?” episode of Pivotal Decisions, Stan looks beyond the storm to explore what our reactions reveal about expectations, control, trust, and outrage culture. This episode is a timely reminder that uncertainty is part of life—and that wisdom, humility, and grace matter more than certainty. If you’ve ever felt frustrated when reality didn’t match the forecast, this episode will help you slow down, think clearly, and respond differently.

How to Choose A Church

Choosing a church is one of the most formative decisions a believer will ever make—yet it’s often approached casually or based on preferences rather than biblical principles. In this episode of the Pivotal Decisions Podcast, Stan walks through a thoughtful, Scripture-rooted framework for choosing a church wisely. Drawing from decades of pastoral leadership, Stan helps listeners move beyond consumer Christianity and toward meaningful commitment, gospel-centered community, and mission alignment. Whether you’re new to faith, relocating, deconstructing unhealthy church experiences, or simply reevaluating where God is calling you to plant your life, this conversation will help you make a decision that shapes your spiritual future. Connect with Stan & Pivotal Decisions Subscribe to the Pivotal Decisions Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and YouTube