Pure Encouragement Podcast

Gary Steffes
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The Pure Encouragement Podcast exists to come alongside Competitors for Christ to strengthen and encourage them to compete with excellence and make an eternal impact. Every episode is designed to speak life into Competitors souls. We cover topics on Confidence. Leadership, Soul Care, and Living for Jesus in the sports world. Whether you are an athlete, coach, leader, or parent the PE Podcast will provide encouraging insights to strengthen you. Confidence is possible! Our sport is our tool to impact lives for eternity! Subscribe today so you don't miss a single episode!

  1. 3d ago

    Ep. 98 | Loving People Who are Difficult to Love (John 15:12-15) | Podcast w/ Gary Steffes & Brad Newburg

    Join Gary Steffes and Brad Newburg in Part 3 of a deep dive into John 15! In this episode, they walk through verses 12–15 to reveal how we can truly love one another as Christ has loved us—even those in our lives who are incredibly difficult, rude, or mean. So many believers try to love others through sheer willpower, human effort, and grit, only to end up exhausted and frustrated. But Brad and Gary remind us that we cannot give away what we do not have. To love sacrificially and lay down our lives like Jesus, we must first receive and be completely overwhelmed by His love for us. When we abide in His presence, we move from mere head knowledge to an intimate, heart-level experience of His grace, allowing Christ's love to flow through us as a natural conduit to the world around us. Whether you are seeking grace to forgive someone who has wronged you, longing to understand what it means to be called a friend of Jesus, or desiring to bear fruit that abides, join Gary and Brad as they break down Scripture line by line to help you stop striving and start abiding in God's overwhelming love! MORE FROM PURE ENCOURAGEMENT Want to Submit a Question to be Answered on a Future Podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠6 Week Confidence Journal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to build your confidence and train spirituallyFree Resource:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Identity in Christ Statements⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deep Dive on Anger and Forgiveness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Help! I Need Confidence Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Help! I'm in a Slump Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Pure Encouragement on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE ABOUT PURE ENCOURAGEMENT⁠

  2. Sep 17

    Ep. 97 | Powerful Prayers & True Success in Life (John 15:6-8) feat. Gary Steffes and Brad Newburg

    Join Gary Steffes and Brad Newburg in Part 2 of a deep dive into John 15! In this episode, they walk through verses 6–8 to unpack the power of answered prayer, the danger of self-reliant effort, and what it truly means to bear fruit that brings glory to the Father. So many believers try to manufacture spiritual success through self-effort, only to find themselves spiritually exhausted and withering away. But Jesus shows us that true fruitfulness isn't forced—it flows naturally when His words dwell rich within our hearts. When we stay connected to the Vine, our desires align with God's heart, bold prayer is unlocked, and our lives become a living testimony of His grace. Whether you are looking to deepen your study of God's Word or seeking encouragement in your daily walk, join Gary and Brad as they break down Scripture line by line to help you stop striving and start abiding! MORE FROM PURE ENCOURAGEMENT Want to Submit a Question to be Answered on a Future Podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠6 Week Confidence Journal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to build your confidence and train spirituallyFree Resource:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Identity in Christ Statements⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deep Dive on Anger and Forgiveness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Help! I Need Confidence Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Help! I'm in a Slump Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Pure Encouragement on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE ABOUT PURE ENCOURAGEMENT

  3. Sep 2

    Ep. 96 | Abiding in Christ (John 15:1-5) feat. Gary Steffes and Brad Newburg

    Join Gary Steffes and Brad Newburg in Part 1 of a deep dive into John 15! In this episode, they walk through verses 1–5 to reveal what it truly means to abide in Jesus, the True Vine, and why apart from Him we can do nothing. So many believers get caught up in striving, trying to produce spiritual fruit through willpower and effort. But Jesus makes it clear that the branch doesn't strain to produce fruit—it simply stays connected to the Vine. When we remain in Him and allow God the Father to prune and shape us, true transformation and lasting fruit flow naturally out of our connection to Christ. Whether you are looking to deepen your study of God's Word or seeking encouragement in your daily walk, join Gary and Brad as they break down Scripture line by line to help you stop striving and start abiding! MORE FROM PURE ENCOURAGEMENT Want to Submit a Question to be Answered on a Future Podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠6 Week Confidence Journal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to build your confidence and train spirituallyFree Resource:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Identity in Christ Statements⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deep Dive on Anger and Forgiveness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Help! I Need Confidence Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Help! I'm in a Slump Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Pure Encouragement on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE ABOUT PURE ENCOURAGEMENT

    Ep. 96 | Abiding in Christ (John 15:1-5) feat. Gary Steffes and Brad Newburg

  4. Jun 5

    Ep. 95 | Morning Prayer: Overcoming Feelings of Inadequacy

    Attack your day with strength by using this powerful morning prayer to overcome feelings of inadequacy. This short 8-minute prayer will strengthen your soul to win the day and live victoriously over doubt, insecurity, and thoughts of not being enough. As a follower of Jesus, no matter what challenges come your way, your identity is secure because the Living God is with you! MORE FROM PURE ENCOURAGEMENT Want to Submit a Question to be Answered on a Future Podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠6 Week Confidence Journal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to build your confidence and train spirituallyFree Resource:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Identity in Christ Statements⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deep Dive on Anger and Forgiveness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Help! I Need Confidence Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Help! I'm in a Slump Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Pure Encouragement on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE ABOUT PURE ENCOURAGEMENT

    Ep. 95 | Morning Prayer: Overcoming Feelings of Inadequacy

  5. May 15

    Ep. 94 | Morning Prayer: Victory Over Anxiety

    Attack your day with strength by using this powerful morning prayer to overcome anxiety. This short 6-minute prayer will strengthen your soul to win the day and live victoriously over fear, worry, and anxious thoughts. As a follower Jesus, no matter what circumstances come your way, the Living God is with you! MORE FROM PURE ENCOURAGEMENT Want to Submit a Question to be Answered on a Future Podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠6 Week Confidence Journal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to build your confidence and train spirituallyFree Resource:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Identity in Christ Statements⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deep Dive on Anger and Forgiveness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Help! I Need Confidence Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Help! I'm in a Slump Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Pure Encouragement on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE ABOUT PURE ENCOURAGEMENT

    Ep. 94 | Morning Prayer: Victory Over Anxiety

  6. Apr 2

    Ep. 93 | Morning Prayer: "In You Lord Jesus, I am Strong!"

    Attack your day with confidence and strength by getting your eyes fixated on the Lord, remembering His mighty deeds, and by standing in the truth of who you are in Christ. This short prayer will strengthen your soul to win the day. As a follower Jesus, no matter what you face in life, you can confidently say, "In You Lord, I am Strong!" MORE FROM PURE ENCOURAGEMENT Want to Submit a Question to be Answered on a Future Podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠6 Week Confidence Journal ⁠⁠⁠⁠to build your confidence and train spirituallyFree Resource:⁠⁠⁠⁠ Identity in Christ Statements⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Deep Dive on Anger and Forgiveness⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Help! I Need Confidence Video⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Help! I'm in a Slump Video⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Pure Encouragement on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE ABOUT PURE ENCOURAGEMENT

    Ep. 93 | Morning Prayer: "In You Lord Jesus, I am Strong!"

  7. Mar 6

    Ep. 92 | Morning Prayer: I am More than a Conqueror Through Christ

    Attack your day with confidence and strength by getting your eyes fixated on the Lord, remembering His mighty deeds, and by standing in the truth of who you are in Christ. This short prayer will strengthen your soul to win the day. As a follower Jesus, you are more than a conqueror through Christ! MORE FROM PURE ENCOURAGEMENT Want to Submit a Question to be Answered on a Future Podcast? ⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the ⁠⁠⁠6 Week Confidence Journal ⁠⁠⁠to build your confidence and train spirituallyFree Resource:⁠⁠⁠ Identity in Christ Statements⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠Deep Dive on Anger and Forgiveness⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠Help! I Need Confidence Video⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠Help! I'm in a Slump Video⁠⁠⁠Follow Pure Encouragement on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE ABOUT PURE ENCOURAGEMENT

    Ep. 92 | Morning Prayer: I am More than a Conqueror Through Christ

  8. Feb 27

    Ep. 91 | Morning Prayer: Own Your Identity in Christ

    Are you ready to live a confident, victorious life in Christ? Use this episode to attack your day with strength as you stand in the truth of who God declares you to be. You are more than a conqueror through Christ who loves you! MORE FROM PURE ENCOURAGEMENT Want to Submit a Question to be Answered on a Future Episode? ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠Take the ⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge ⁠⁠⁠Get the ⁠⁠6 Week Confidence Journal ⁠⁠to build your confidence and train spirituallyFree Resource:⁠⁠ Identity in Christ Statements⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠Deep Dive on Anger and Forgiveness⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠Help! I Need Confidence Video⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠Help! I'm in a Slump Video⁠⁠Follow Pure Encouragement on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE ABOUT PURE ENCOURAGEMENT

    Ep. 91 | Morning Prayer: Own Your Identity in Christ
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The Pure Encouragement Podcast exists to come alongside Competitors for Christ to strengthen and encourage them to compete with excellence and make an eternal impact. Every episode is designed to speak life into Competitors souls. We cover topics on Confidence. Leadership, Soul Care, and Living for Jesus in the sports world. Whether you are an athlete, coach, leader, or parent the PE Podcast will provide encouraging insights to strengthen you. Confidence is possible! Our sport is our tool to impact lives for eternity! Subscribe today so you don't miss a single episode!

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