The Staff and the Stick

Secure in the Storm

Luke 8 includes a story of where Jesus and his disciples get stuck on a lake in a storm. This episode explores how to respond when we feel overwhelmed in our own individual storms.

How to Hear from God

When was the last time you felt like you heard God speak? In this episode Steve identifies steps we can take to increase our ability to hear from God when we get stuck.

The Staff and the Stick

Numbers 20 describes a turning point in Moses’s life and leadership. In this episode, Steve explores how Moses chooses to use (or misuse) his power and influence.

Do You Want to Get Well?

There are sometimes seasons in our lives where we’ll settle for dysfunction. Maybe Jesus is asking us the same question he asked an incapacitated man in John 5: “Do you want to get well?” If getting better requires risk and discomfort on our part, are we ready to take that step?

Finishing Strong

The Bible is packed with stories about leaders. Those stories, especially those describing the kings of Israel and Judah, include the best and the worst of their leadership. More often than not, these leaders failed to finish their lives and leadership roles well. In this episode, Steve unpacks the six issues that are most likely to prevent us from finishing strong.