Stepping In Faith

• Breaking Cycles: Why You Keep Going In Circles

  If comfort has started to feel like a cave, this conversation is your map out. We start with the raw pattern in Judges, sin, oppression, repentance, rest, and ask the hard question: why do we keep circling the same ground when we love God? The answer isn’t more noise or new routines; it’s training. We unpack how God leaves “giants” in our landscape to teach warfare, strengthen obedience, and grow in real spiritual authority. That means formation that looks like fasting, Scripture, worship, and boundaries—reps under the bar that build capacity to stand when the pressure rises.Gideon’s story gives us a blueprint that cuts close to home: before you fight public battles, tear down private altars. We talk about the idols hiding in “culture” and “tradition,” how outrage becomes a substitute religion, and why every life carries a scent, either worship that draws God’s presence or smoke that attracts familiar oppression. Expect resistance, even from religious spaces that mix empire with faith. We choose the Kingdom Jesus named before Pilate, the kind that refuses to bow to power or panic and instead trains to love well, discern schemes, and walk in quiet authority.If you’re tired of repeating the same fights, here’s a practical framework: daily bread in the Word, small acts of obedience, rhythms of fasting and prayer, honest heart checks for idols, and a choice to fight the right enemy. We share stories, Scripture, and simple tools to help you break loops, recover identity in Christ, and step into steady peace. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review with your biggest “altar” you’re ready to tear down. We’re praying with you. Ready to dive deeper? 🎧 Join us on YouTube for the full video podcast where we explore faith, love, and relationships through a Christian lens. Whether married, single, or seeking spiritual growth, our episodes offer practical advice and profound insights to strengthen your walk with Jesus. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss a powerful episode. Let’s grow together in faith and purpose! 👉 Start at the beginning! Watch the full episodes on YouTube now! 👉 Watch the latest episode on YouTube now!

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• Prayer

  Have you ever felt like prayer is just another task on your spiritual to-do list? What if prayer could transform from an obligation into the most natural conversation of your day?In this profound exploration of prayer, Walter and Shanea unpack what it truly means to communicate with God beyond religious formality. They reveal how prayer serves as "the language of the spirit" – not merely words spoken at designated times but an ongoing dialogue that permeates every moment of our lives.The couple shares a powerful revelation about moving from "expecting" to "knowing" in prayer, illustrated through Walter's relationship with his daughter. When she asks for something and he promises to provide it, she doesn't repeatedly ask because she trusts his word. Similarly, mature faith rests in God's promises rather than continuously petitioning for the same things. This shift fundamentally changes how we approach prayer – from anxious pleading to confident communion.Through biblical examples like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refusing to bow before the king's idol, Jesus raising Lazarus, and Peter walking on water, Walter and Shania demonstrate what unwavering faith looks like in practice. Each story reinforces that genuine prayer flows from understanding God's authority and keeping our focus on Him rather than surrounding circumstances.The most practical takeaway? Their challenge to meet with God three times daily for 21 consecutive days. This intentional practice helps transform prayer from an occasional activity into a lifestyle of spiritual connection. Whether through traditional prayer, worship, or simply conversing with God throughout your day, consistent communication builds the relationship necessary to walk confidently in the spirit.Ready to revolutionize your prayer life? Listen now and discover how to make communion with God as natural as breathing. Your journey toward knowing rather than just expecting begins with this episode. Ready to dive deeper? 🎧 Join us on YouTube for the full video podcast where we explore faith, love, and relationships through a Christian lens. Whether married, single, or seeking spiritual growth, our episodes offer practical advice and profound insights to strengthen your walk with Jesus. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss a powerful episode. Let’s grow together in faith and purpose! 👉 Start at the beginning! Watch the full episodes on YouTube now! 👉 Watch the latest episode on YouTube now!

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• The Remnant

  The line between genuine faith and religious performance has never been thinner. In this powerful opening to Season 2, we dive straight into a divine warning: a seducing spirit has been released that's capturing the ear gates and eye gates of believers everywhere.What does it mean to be part of "the remnant" - those few faithful followers who remain steadfast amid widespread spiritual deception? We unpack the spirit of Jezebel, which contrary to popular belief, isn't merely about sexual immorality but primarily about control and perversion of God's word. This spirit doesn't just attach to women; it typically finds its home in men who then influence others away from true worship.The most chilling reality we face is that many who call themselves Christians will one day hear Jesus say, "I never knew you." We examine the stark difference between cultural Christianity and true kingdom citizenship. When you truly encounter Christ, transformation is inevitable - producing fruit that can't be manufactured through human effort alone.In a time of heightened division, we challenge listeners to consider whose side they're truly on. Kingdom citizens aren't defined by political parties or racial ideologies but by their allegiance to God's kingdom culture. The suffering that comes with authentic discipleship isn't punishment but refinement, producing faith and endurance that strengthen our testimony.As judgment begins in the house of God, this is a critical moment to examine who you're following and being led by. Many leaders claiming to know God actually don't, and their followers will be led astray. Guard your heart, protect your spiritual gates, and commit to an authentic relationship with Jesus that transforms you from the inside out. The remnant may be small, but it remains faithful, spirit-led, and willing to suffer for Christ. Ready to dive deeper? 🎧 Join us on YouTube for the full video podcast where we explore faith, love, and relationships through a Christian lens. Whether married, single, or seeking spiritual growth, our episodes offer practical advice and profound insights to strengthen your walk with Jesus. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss a powerful episode. Let’s grow together in faith and purpose! 👉 Start at the beginning! Watch the full episodes on YouTube now! 👉 Watch the latest episode on YouTube now!

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• Season One Finale: Rest

  What does it truly mean to rest in God? Not the physical rest that comes with sleep, but the spiritual posture that brings freedom from anxiety, worry, and the weight of trying to control everything in your life.In this powerful season finale, we explore the concept of spiritual rest as Jesus described it in Matthew 11:28-30. When Christ invites us to "take my yoke upon you," He's offering a divine partnership where our burdens become lighter because we're no longer carrying them alone. The yoke, historically used to unite two animals pulling together, becomes a beautiful metaphor for how we move through life connected to our Savior.We examine how many have mistaken our spiritual address, treating God's presence as a vacation spot rather than our permanent dwelling place. Psalm 91 reminds us that those who "live in the shelter of the Most High" find genuine rest, not those who merely visit occasionally. Mary, mother of Jesus, demonstrates perfect spiritual rest when she accepts God's seemingly impossible word without questioning how it could happen.The challenge for modern believers is learning to surrender control, embracing childlike faith rather than analyzing everything through our limited understanding. True rest produces remarkable fruit: peace beyond comprehension, clarity of purpose, and freedom from striving. Yet this rest requires protection through daily spiritual vigilance and breaking agreements with doubt.Whether you're carrying burdens of anxiety, struggling with hearing God's voice clearly, or battling to believe His promises for your life, this episode offers both theological insights and practical wisdom for finding genuine rest in Him.Join us as we conclude Season One and prepare for a three-month hiatus before returning with fresh insights. Don't forget to revisit previous episodes during this break and stay connected for possible bonus content! Ready to dive deeper? 🎧 Join us on YouTube for the full video podcast where we explore faith, love, and relationships through a Christian lens. Whether married, single, or seeking spiritual growth, our episodes offer practical advice and profound insights to strengthen your walk with Jesus. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss a powerful episode. Let’s grow together in faith and purpose! 👉 Start at the beginning! Watch the full episodes on YouTube now! 👉 Watch the latest episode on YouTube now!

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• No Longer Bound

  What does it truly mean to be free from sin? Not just managing it, not just struggling against it, but genuinely free? In this deeply reflective episode, Walter and Shanea confront a paradox many believers face: calling Christ "Lord" while remaining enslaved to sinful patterns.Drawing from Romans 7 and 8, they explore how many Christians live as if they're still bound, unaware that Christ has already provided the key to freedom. The conversation dives into the profound difference between religion and relationship, where religion focuses on external behaviors, believing outward actions change who we are inwardly, while relationship with God works from the inside out, transforming desires, which naturally results in changed behavior."We confuse struggling with sin as a form of godly suffering," Walter notes, "but true evidence of God's power is freedom from sin." This statement challenges the common misconception that constant battle with temptation is the normal Christian experience, when Scripture promises transformation through the Holy Spirit's power.The hosts tackle how our preferences and "types" are often shaped by worldly experiences rather than God's design. They invite listeners to surrender these preferences, asking, "God, what do you want for me?" instead of imposing our limited vision on God's perfect plan. This surrender becomes the pathway to experiencing authentic freedom, where we're no longer driven by fleshly desires but guided by the Spirit.Are you living as if you're still in chains when Christ has already set you free? This episode will help you identify areas where you might still be walking in the flesh rather than the Spirit, and equip you with practical insights to embrace the freedom Christ died to give you. Join Walter and Shania as they share vulnerably from their transformation journey and invite you to experience true freedom in Christ. Ready to dive deeper? 🎧 Join us on YouTube for the full video podcast where we explore faith, love, and relationships through a Christian lens. Whether married, single, or seeking spiritual growth, our episodes offer practical advice and profound insights to strengthen your walk with Jesus. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss a powerful episode. Let’s grow together in faith and purpose! 👉 Start at the beginning! Watch the full episodes on YouTube now! 👉 Watch the latest episode on YouTube now!

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