CHURCH OF POD
Honest, grace-centered conversations helping ordinary Christians move from performance to a secure identity in an extraordinary God.
When I was young, I wanted nothing more than to please God. Trouble was, I was always unsure if my efforts were enough. We were taught, sometimes without words, that our part of being a Christian meant trying harder. Serving more. Doubting less.
And so, we performed. For God. For the church. For ourselves. Problem is, you can’t earn what you’ve already been given.
I'm Steve. And I spent more years than I care to admit working hard to please a God who had already accepted me. Completely. But what I've come to understand, after years of striving, after some honest therapy, and after training my ears and my heart to hear His voice, is that God never required me to be “perfect.”
He was waiting for me to stop apologizing for how He made me.
The Church of POD community is for the believer in Christ who wants to escape from the vicious cycle of performance.
Most of us have faith that God loves us. Far fewer of us live like we're certain of it.
I hope you'll join me, as we seek God, not perfection. Together.
Our Foundational Scriptures:
"There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear." (1 John 4:18 ESV)
"... that I may know Him..." (Philippians 3:10 ESV)
“I am the way, the truth and the life." (John 14:6 ESV)
Our Core Values:
- Be grateful
- Own your mess
Episodes
7 episodes
The Orphaned Wife - A conversation with author Julie Cunningham (Episode 6)
What does emotional healing look like after decades of feeling unseen in a marriage? In this powerful conversation, author Julie Cunningham shares the deeply personal journey behind her book The Orphaned Wife ...
Follow Me. (Episode 5)
This is our first 7 Minute Quest podcast. The word "quest" stirs thoughts about a search for truth or understanding or an adventure. A quest is the kind of story that’s filled with heroes and trusted guides, failures and victori...
To Remain Undone. (Episode 4)
Have you ever been at a point in your life where you had prayed to God for something important to take place, something to be revealed to you, something that was time-sensitive?I remember a time when I was in college and like many 20-ye...
Your True Identity. (Episode 3)
“Who am I?” Now THAT’S the question of the hour, isn’t it? Personality tests like Myers Briggs, Enneagram, DISC, StrengthsFinder, High5, and Hogan are common across corporations and churches alike. Is is all just about "me"?...
A Miracle for Margaret. (Episode 2)
On two separate occasions Margaret turned down offers for her 30-acre farm because of the still small voice of God prompting her “don’t sell”. A smaller place with less stress and responsibilities for a then 56-year-old woman with crippling art...
Be Grateful, Own Your Mess. (Episode 1)
In a world filled with so many ways to communicate and connect, why are so many people suffering from extreme loneliness and isolation?Our Foundational Scriptures:“I am the way, the truth and the life. N...
TRAILER: Years of Striving After God's Approval Taught Me This
Welcome to Church of POD, where we have honest, grace-centered conversations helping ordinary Christians move from performance to a secure identity in an extraordinary God.When I was young, I wanted nothing more than to please God. Troub...