Real Christian Talk with Pastor Steve Stephen

Millions of us recently shared in an incredible rare moment with the Solar Eclipse that most of North America got to see, capturing our hearts, bringing laughter, excitement and even some tears as we were filled with wonder and awe at this incredible natural phenomenon . But why did the solar eclipse bring such a reaction from us? What could the solar eclipse be a sign of? In this episode,  I talk about 3 things the solar eclipse is a sign of and why we should be filled with renewed wonder and awe at the Creator behind the Eclipse. 

Should a Christian attend a same sex wedding ceremony? What about other scenarios that could get messy where we wonder what the line is between compassion and conviction with people we love and care about but holding true to what the Bible says? Following the recent controversy involving Pastor Alistair Begg's advice on LGBTQ weddings, this episode talks about the balancing act we must walk in 2024. 

2024 is going to be a very pivotal year with a lot at stake and while immediately the political outcome of the upcoming election is what comes to mind, this episode talks about what is at stake for how Christians choose to respond to this moment. What should our message be as Christians? Where is our identity? How should we conduct ourselves with those we disagree with? And finally, where is our hope? Find out in the first episode of the third season of this podcast. 

Is being a Christian really about having a particular aesthetic look or about inward change and transformation? Should Christians be attacking and criticizing a celebrity who came out of New Ageism or rooting for her and celebrating her salvation?  Should we be burning bridges with people we disagree with or building them? All these issues have come up with the public announcement of faith in Christ from "LA Ink" tattoo star, Kat Von D.  In this episode, we explore her testimony and the backlash of criticism she received for her public baptism video, not from her atheist or non-Christian friends but mainly from some professing Christians.   

With the recent surprise horrific attack by Hamas on Israel, the world's attention is once again drawn to Jerusalem and the land of the Bible. With a thousand Israeli citizens savagely murdered and kidnapped and raped by a group that is sworn to Israel's destruction and Jewish annihilation, why should we care about the plight of the Jews? Why should Christians stand by Israel? In this episode, the historical and biblical reasons are unpacked.  

The aftermath of the recent controversies surrounding Pastor Andy Stanley concerning LGBTQ issues underscore a larger effort to blur lines, sow confusion and minimize the totality of biblical truth on this topic and others. In this episode, the controversy and Stanley's recent statements on Sexuality and Gender are explored and contrasted with what the Bible says and with the larger issue at hand that should be concerning for all Christian pastors and churches.  Love & Truth must always be the balanced approach we take, find out why.