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Explore podcasts rooted in scripture, designed to deepen your faith and shape godly leadership.

The Mountains are Calling, which is a 21-day devotional.

The Mountains are Calling, which is a 21-day devotional.

Dr. Samuel D. Stephens. The discussion focuses on using 21 biblical mountains to synthesize spiritual treasures, serving as a compass and roadmap for a daily Christian walk.Jul 6, 2026

The Significance of Mountains: Mountains demand isolation and exact a physical toll that strips away ego and earthly distractions. This leaves the climber completely exposed, vulnerable, and ready for a genuine encounter with God.

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Defeating Modern Giants

Defeating Modern Giants

Dr. Samuel D. Stephens's Core Concept: The hosts use the biblical story of David and Goliath as a metaphor for modern psychological and emotional warfare rather than just an ancient physical battle.Jul 4, 2026

The Modern Giants Discouragement and Delay: Goliath's 40 days of morning and evening taunts are compared to constant, negative phone notifications that intentionally drain a person's mental battery. God's Preparation: What feels like a permanent delay is often a preparation phase, similar to David fighting lions and bears before facing the giant. Criticism: Represented by David's older brother Eliab, critics are described as having a limited vision because they only know your past and cannot comprehend your new calling. Comparison and Self-Doubt: Symbolized by King Saul offering his royal armor to David, this giant tricks people into adopting someone else's complex routines instead of embracing their own unique path. Silent Killers: The discussion highlights "fatigue" (mistaking endless busyness for productivity) and "bitterness" (an unseen root that poisons you from the inside) as dangerous, hidden giants.

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Her Story, His Glory: Lessons from biblical women for today

Her Story, His Glory: Lessons from biblical women for today

Dr. Samuel D. StephensJul 4, 202610:42

This podcast episode analyzes a text about ancient biblical women, extracting modern, practical lessons on leadership, advocacy, and human resilience. The hosts approach the stories from a psychological and historical perspective, breaking down the women's journeys into four key stages of empowerment: Finding Internal Worth: Marginalized figures (like Hagar and Leah) demonstrate that true empowerment begins by validating yourself from within, rather than waiting for a broken system to recognize your value. Taking Subversive Action: Women like Tamar and Jael show that when societal structures completely fail, securing justice and survival often requires gritty, disruptive, and extreme measures. Building Institutions: Structural leaders (like Deborah and Phoebe) highlight the importance of teamwork, strategic risk-taking, and leveraging resources to build and protect communities. Embracing Imperfection: The deeply flawed actions of leaders like Sarah and Bathsheba prove that true historical impact and structural change do not require perfection; humanity is inherently messy.

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