THE ROOKIE CHRISTIAN

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The Rookie Christian is a real, honest podcast for anyone who’s new to walking with Jesus—or feels like they’re still figuring it all out. After surrendering my life to Christ three years ago, I started seeing everything differently—my marriage, my past, my purpose. I’m not a pastor or a theologian. I’m just a regular guy learning how to follow Jesus one step at a time.

  1. 6d ago

    What Happens When Tragedy Strikes Good, Faithful Christians Who Love Jesus? — Episode 61

    Why do faithful Christians who love Jesus still experience devastating loss, serious illness, and heartbreaking circumstances? Does suffering mean God has abandoned us? In Episode 61 of The Rookie Christian, we explore what the Bible teaches about suffering, grief, and trusting God when life doesn’t make sense. We’ll look at John 16:33, John 11:35, Psalm 13, Romans 8:38–39, and Revelation 21:4 to understand why following Jesus doesn’t mean we’ll be free from suffering, and why our pain doesn’t mean God has stopped loving us. We may not always know why God allows certain things to happen. But we can bring our questions to Him, find comfort in His Word, lean on fellow believers, and remember the hope we have in Jesus Christ. If you’re going through a difficult season, or you know someone who is, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to pretend you’re okay, and you don’t have to walk through your pain alone. We may not understand why tragedy happens, but we can still turn to the One who holds our hope. If this episode encourages you, follow The Rookie Christian on Spotify and share it with someone who might need this message. Until next time, keep seeking Jesus, keep reading His Word, and keep taking that next step of faith. God bless!

  2. Oct 15

    What Does the Bible Say About Gratitude and a Negative Attitude? Episode #60

    Do you find yourself focusing on what’s wrong instead of what’s right? Do you often feel like people are against you, or that no matter what happens, it’s never good enough? In Episode 60 of The Rookie Christian, we’re talking about what the Bible says about gratitude and a negative attitude. It’s easy to focus on our frustrations, compare ourselves to others, and overlook the blessings God has placed in our lives. But Scripture challenges us to examine our hearts, change our perspective, and learn to recognize God’s goodness even in the middle of life’s difficulties. We’ll look at what the Bible teaches in Philippians 2:14, Psalm 103:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, and Philippians 4:8 and discuss the difference between acknowledging real problems and allowing negativity to shape the way we see everything. This isn’t about pretending life is perfect or ignoring genuine struggles. It’s about asking ourselves an honest question: Am I focusing so much on what’s wrong that I’m forgetting what God has given me? Join me as we explore how to develop a heart of gratitude, take responsibility for our attitudes, and grow closer to Jesus one step at a time. If this episode encourages you, follow The Rookie Christian on Spotify and share it with someone who might need this message. Until next time, keep seeking Jesus, keep reading His Word, and keep taking that next step of faith. God bless!

  3. Oct 9

    Does the Bible Say We Should Forgive and Forget? Episode #59

    Does the Bible Say We Should Forgive and Forget? | Episode 59 Have you ever been told to forgive someone and just forget what they did? But what happens when that person hurts you again? Does forgiving someone mean you have to trust them or let them back into your life? In Episode 59 of The Rookie Christian, we turn to God’s Word to understand what biblical forgiveness really means, and why forgiveness doesn’t mean ignoring harmful behavior or pretending the hurt never happened. In this episode, we’ll explore: What Jesus teaches us about forgiving othersThe difference between forgiveness, trust, and reconciliationHow to respond when someone genuinely repents and wants to make things rightWhat to do when someone repeatedly hurts you or refuses to changeWhy setting healthy boundaries doesn’t necessarily mean you’re being unforgivingHow to let go of bitterness and leave justice in God’s handsScripture reminds us that we are called to forgive because Christ has forgiven us. But forgiveness doesn’t require us to be naïve, ignore patterns of harmful behavior, or give someone unlimited access to our lives. Forgive the person. Learn from the experience. Use wisdom. Set boundaries when necessary. And leave justice in God’s hands. Join me as we look at what the Bible says about forgiveness and how we can respond to those who hurt us in a way that honors Jesus. If this episode encourages you, please hit Follow on The Rookie Christian podcast and share it with someone who may be struggling with forgiveness. Real talk. Biblical truth. A rookie’s walk of faith, one step at a time.

  4. Sep 28

    What Does Pursuing Jesus Really Look Like? Episode #58

    What does it really mean to pursue Jesus? Maybe you go to church, read your Bible, pray, worship, and try to do the right things. But can following Jesus become more of a checklist than a relationship? In Episode 58 of The Rookie Christian, we look at what it really means to pursue Jesus, not just to do Christian things, but to genuinely know Christ and allow Him to transform our lives. We’ll talk about: • Wanting Jesus, not just what He can give us
• Going to God’s Word to know Him and hear His truth
• Making prayer part of our relationship with Christ
• Repenting when the Holy Spirit reveals sin
• Obeying Jesus even when it’s difficult
• Becoming more like Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit
• Getting back up when we fail and continuing to follow Him Jesus said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15 Pursuing Jesus doesn’t mean achieving perfection. It means continuing to follow Him, allowing His Word to change us, and taking the next step of faith. So here’s the question: If someone watched your life, not just what you say, but how you live, would they see someone who is pursuing Jesus? If this episode encourages you, please hit Follow on The Rookie Christian and share it with someone who is trying to understand what it really means to follow Jesus. Real talk. Biblical truth. A rookie’s walk of faith, one step at a time.

  5. Sep 14

    The Holy Spirit’s Power When Facing Difficult Seasons in Life. Episode #57

    What do you do when life suddenly gets hard? Maybe you receive devastating news about your health or someone you love. Maybe your marriage is struggling. Maybe you thought you found your dream job, only to discover it’s a nightmare. Or maybe you’ve lost your job and don’t know what comes next. In Episode 57 of The Rookie Christian, we look at the Holy Spirit’s power when facing difficult seasons in life. The Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness, even when we don’t know what to pray. We’ll look at what Scripture says about trusting God, finding peace in the middle of difficult circumstances, dealing with fear and anger, and continuing to walk by faith when we don’t understand what God is doing. We’ll turn to passages including Romans 8, John 14, Galatians 5, 2 Timothy 1, Proverbs 3, and James 1 to understand how the Holy Spirit helps us through the storms of life. Sometimes God changes the circumstances. Sometimes He changes us in the middle of them. But either way, we don’t have to walk through difficult seasons alone. The Holy Spirit is with us. If this episode encourages you, please hit Follow on The Rookie Christian and share it with someone who may be going through a difficult season right now. Real talk. Biblical truth. A rookie’s walk of faith, one step at a time.

  6. Sep 3

    When I Feel Far From Jesus, What Should I Do? Episode #56

    Have you ever felt far from Jesus? Maybe you still believe in Him, but your prayers feel different. Maybe you’ve stopped reading your Bible like you used to, you’re going through a difficult season, or you simply don’t feel as close to Jesus as you once did. In Episode 56 of The Rookie Christian, we turn to God’s Word to discover what we should do when we feel spiritually distant from Jesus. We’ll talk about: • Why feeling far from Jesus doesn’t mean He has left you
• Going back to God’s Word
• Being honest with Jesus in prayer
• Examining our lives and dealing with sin
• Not allowing shame to keep us from Christ
• Remembering what Jesus has already done for us
• Learning to walk by faith rather than by feelings The Bible reminds us that Jesus is faithful, His Word gives us direction, and our relationship with Him isn’t based solely on how we feel. If you’re feeling far from Jesus, this episode is a reminder to take the next step: open His Word, pray, and keep walking by faith. If this episode encourages you, please follow The Rookie Christian on Spotify and share it with someone who might need to hear this message. Real talk. Biblical truth. A rookie’s walk of faith, one step at a time.

  7. Aug 27

    Why Does Jesus Want Us to Go to Church? Episode #55

    Why does Jesus want us to go to church if we already have a personal relationship with God? In Episode 55 of The Rookie Christian, we look at what God’s Word says about gathering with fellow believers and why church is so much more than simply showing up on Sunday. We’ll explore the importance of biblical teaching, fellowship, encouragement, worship, serving others, and actively participating in the body of Christ. Hebrews 10:24–25 reminds us not to forsake gathering together, while Acts 2:42 shows us how the early believers devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, prayer, and breaking bread. Going to church doesn’t save us, Jesus does. But if we belong to Christ, Scripture shows us that we’re not meant to walk this Christian life alone. If you’ve ever wondered, “Do I really need to go to church?”, this episode will encourage you to look at the answer through God’s Word. If The Rookie Christian has encouraged you, hit the Follow button and share this episode with someone who may need to hear this message. We don’t just attend church. We gather with God’s people, grow together, and serve one another.

  8. Aug 20

    When Does Jesus Want You to Talk About Him? Episode #54

    In Episode 54 of The Rookie Christian, we explore what it means to recognize the opportunities God places in front of us to speak about Christ. This episode was inspired by something a family member told me after listening to Episode 53: “This came at the right time.” That statement made me think about how we never really know what someone is going through or how something as simple as a conversation, a text message, a Bible verse, or an offer to pray might impact someone’s life. Jesus commanded His followers to go and make disciples, but that doesn’t mean every conversation has to become a sermon. We’re called to be wise, gracious, and ready when opportunities present themselves. In this episode, we look at: • Being sensitive to opportunities to talk about Jesus
• Asking the Holy Spirit for wisdom and courage
• Knowing when to speak and when to listen
• Sharing our faith with grace rather than forcing conversations
• Understanding that we may never know the impact our words have on someone 1 Peter 3:15 (NKJV) reminds us to always be ready to give an answer for the hope that is in us. You never know what someone is going through, and you never know when simply mentioning the name of Jesus might be exactly what someone needed to hear. If The Rookie Christian has encouraged you, don’t forget to hit the Follow button and share this episode with someone who could use it. Stay close to Jesus, stay ready, and be willing to speak when God gives you the opportunity.

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The Rookie Christian is a real, honest podcast for anyone who’s new to walking with Jesus—or feels like they’re still figuring it all out. After surrendering my life to Christ three years ago, I started seeing everything differently—my marriage, my past, my purpose. I’m not a pastor or a theologian. I’m just a regular guy learning how to follow Jesus one step at a time.

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  • Creator
    Robert
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Robert
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    THE ROOKIE CHRISTIAN