The Next Faith-Filled Step

Rich Villodas | Honoring God with What You’ve Got

What does it look like to live as a pilgrim on the journey—not just in theory, but in the everyday choices that shape our lives? SUNNY CAIN TALKS WITH RICH VILLODAS ABOUT HONORING GOD WITH WHAT WE HAVE—AND ALL THAT WE ARE. WHEN WE HEAR THAT PHRASE, IT IS EASY TO THINK ONLY ABOUT MONEY. BUT HONORING GOD WITH WHAT WE HAVE MEANS SO MUCH MORE. IT MEANS ASKING WHAT THE WAY OF JESUS HAS TO SAY ABOUT OUR ANGER, ANXIETY, WORDS, DESIRES, RELATIONSHIPS, JUDGMENTS, WITNESS, AND YES—EVEN OUR FINANCES. DRAWING FROM HIS BOOK, THE NARROW PATH: HOW THE SUBVERSIVE WAY OF JESUS SATISFIES OUR SOUL, [https://a.co/d/0gilx7SQ] RICH EXPLORES JESUS’ INVITATION IN THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY IN A WORLD CHASING SUCCESS, PERFORMANCE, INFLUENCE, AND BEING RIGHT. IN THIS EPISODE: * The difference between the broad path and the narrow path * Why the way of Jesus can feel upside down * The difference between the “good life” and the “blessed life” * What it means to be a peacemaker, not just a peacekeeper * How our view of God shapes our anxiety * Why hiddenness and slowing down matter in the Christian life * How to honor God in the ordinary, everyday places of life THE NARROW PATH IS NOT ABOUT HAVING MORE. IT IS ABOUT WALKING FAITHFULLY WITH WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE Featured Book: The Narrow Path: How the Subversive Way of Jesus Satisfies Our Soul, [https://a.co/d/0gilx7SQ] Connect with Rich Villalodos Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/richvillodas/] Website [https://www.richvillodas.com/] For more great Faith-Filled, Gospel Centered Content- Download the Pilgrim Radio App today  Google Play [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bpilgrimradio.apilgrim&hl=en_US] Apple [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pilgrim-radio/id724803552]Or stream from Pilgrim Radio [http://pilgrimradio.com/]

Tim Timmons | Waking Up Again-Grief, Gratitude & Joining Jesus

What do you do when life changes in a way you never expected? In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Tim Timmons joins us to talk about grief, gratitude, trust, and learning to wake up to the presence of Jesus in the middle of fragile seasons. After an incurable cancer diagnosis at 25, Tim found himself wrestling with suffering, uncertainty, and the pressure of striving. Through that journey, God began teaching him the difference between working for Jesus and actually joining Him. In this episode, we talk about: * Holding grief and gratitude together * Casting our cares on Jesus * Anxiety, trust, and surrender * The daily practice behind the “X” Tim writes on his arm * Finding the presence of God in ordinary life * What it looks like to stop striving and walk with Jesus instead If you are walking through a difficult season or trying to find your footing after life changed, this conversation will encourage your heart. FEATURED BOOK :WAKING UP AGAIN [https://a.co/d/02Rj6lDr] Connect with Tim Timmons  Website [https://www.timtimmonsmusic.com./] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/timmonsmusic/] Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10000-minutes/id1564933921] For more great Faith-Filled, Gospel Centered Content- Download the Pilgrim Radio App today  Google Play [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bpilgrimradio.apilgrim&hl=en_US] Apple [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pilgrim-radio/id724803552]Or stream from Pilgrim Radio [http://pilgrimradio.com/]

Chris White | Running on Empty: Refueling Your Soul in a Draining World

Feeling spiritually, mentally, or emotionally drained? In this episode of The Next Faith-Filled Step, Sunny sits down with pastor Chris White for a conversation about what it means to be running on empty in a draining world—and how to begin refueling your soul in God’s presence. Together, they explore why so many people are exhausted right now, the warning signs of deeper soul depletion, and why our instinct to strive harder often leaves us even more depleted. Chris shares encouragement for those carrying heavy burdens, feeling spiritually dry, or simply trying to keep going on fumes. This conversation is a reminder that Jesus does not ask exhausted people to perform more—He invites them to come to Him. If you’re tired, overwhelmed, burned out, or carrying more than you were meant to hold, this episode offers practical hope and biblical encouragement for finding renewed strength for the journey. Find More Teachings from Chris White Shine NV Church [https://www.shinenv.org/] Shine NV Church Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@ShineAJesusChurch] For more great Faith-Filled, Gospel Centered Content- Download the Pilgrim Radio App today  Google Play [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bpilgrimradio.apilgrim&hl=en_US] Apple [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pilgrim-radio/id724803552] Or stream from Pilgrim Radio [http://pilgrimradio.com/]

Ryan Wekenman | Free Me From Me

In this episode of The Next Faith-Filled Step, Sunny sits down with pastor and author Ryan Wekenman to talk about his book Free Me from Me: Escaping the Maze of Self-Centeredness by Embracing a God-Centered Life. Together, they unpack why so many Christians feel stuck in cycles of striving, comparison, burnout, shame, and self-reliance—and how even spiritual growth can become exhausting when we unknowingly keep ourselves at the center of the story. Ryan shares practical insight into what he calls the “me maze”—patterns of performance, comparison, avoidance, and control that quietly shape our lives and keep us spiritually stuck. This conversation offers a refreshing invitation to move from self-focus to surrender, release the pressure to “be enough,” and rediscover the rest that comes from placing Christ back at the center. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: * What the “me maze” is and how it keeps us spiritually stuck * The four common patterns of self-centeredness: performer, comparer, avoider, and controller * Why self-help culture often leaves us more anxious, exhausted, and spiritually burned out * The difference between self-awareness and unhealthy self-focus * How surrender and God-centered living bring true freedom and rest FEATURED BOOK: FREE ME FROM ME: ESCAPING THE MAZE OF SELF-CENTEREDNESS BY EMBRACING A GOD-CENTERED LIFE. [https://a.co/d/00cTDAyO] Connect with Ryan Website [https://www.ryanwekenman.com/] & Church Website [https://www.redrockschurch.com/austin/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ryanwekenman] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeChnir2VHBVE8OTYHHWMTnespdIVMlyv] Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeChnir2VHBVE8OTYHHWMTnespdIVMlyv] For more great Faith-Filled, Gospel Centered Content- Download the Pilgrim Radio App today  Google Play [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bpilgrimradio.apilgrim&hl=en_US] Apple [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pilgrim-radio/id724803552]Or stream from Pilgrim Radio [http://pilgrimradio.com/]

David Stine | The Way of the Ox: Endurance Through Life’s Storms

On this episode of The Next Faith-Filled Step, Sunny Cain is joined by author, pastor, and leadership coach David Stine to talk about how to endure—and even grow—through the storms of life. Hard seasons are something we all face. But how different might our lives look if instead of shrinking from these seasons and trials, we met them head-on?  Drawing from his book The Way of the Ox, David shares a powerful picture of endurance—one that challenges the fast-paced, comfort-driven mindset of our culture and invites us into a more powerful and purposeful strength: the way of the ox.  In this conversation, we explore: * Why adversity is unavoidable—and how we respond matters * Common mistakes people make when facing hardship * What it looks like to develop true spiritual endurance * The “sacred keys” to advancing through difficult seasons: hope, faith, relationships, prayer, and passion * The role of consistent prayer when breakthrough feels delayed * How relationships strengthen us in seasons of pressure * What it means to take one small, faithful step when you feel overwhelmed If you’re walking through a storm right now, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone—and that God has given you what you need to keep moving forward. FEATURED BOOK: THE WAY OF THE OX: ENDURANCE TO THRIVE IN THE STORMS OF LIFE [https://a.co/d/0j6Eq3kS] Connect with David Stine Website [https://www.davidstine.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/davidistine/] For more great Faith-Filled, Gospel Centered Content- Download the Pilgrim Radio App today  Google Play [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bpilgrimradio.apilgrim&hl=en_US] Apple [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pilgrim-radio/id724803552]Or stream from Pilgrim Radio [http://pilgrimradio.com/]