In Step

Typically the health of the mind determines the well being of the life. It is important for a Christian to take practical steps to maintain proper mental disciplines. In this episode, Tom shares some practical steps to help you think right and to live well. 

When life starts heating up, it's a tough time to be deserted by others. On the other hand, there is a very unique way in which God can use individuals to minister to those who are feeling the heat.  2 Timothy 1 teaches us about a man who did that very thing. 

As millions of high school students prepare to graduate, Tom addresses the fact that the next stage of the journey can be rather intimidating. He takes seniors to the passage of scripture that kept him on course for God as a graduate.

No, that is not a typographical error. Psalm 151 may just be the prayer you need to write just as some leaders in India did who were dealing with high level stress from the ministry. Find out how are you as well can you experience spiritual refreshment.

Tom interviews a pastor friend, who first began using the verse of the week in his own life. After introducing the idea to his church, the verse of the week became a part of their weekly services enabling the church to get into God‘s Word together.

Sometimes life brings us down a path that causes us to wonder if God really knows what he is doing. And yet the Bible is so clear when it states that God's way is perfect and he never makes mistakes.

Everyone around you is likely having a hard time with something. That's why the body of Christ needs to learn how to encourage other members. In this live audience interview Chris Phillips joins Tom to discuss the importance of encouragement.

Moses probably wasn't planning on meeting with God, but when he saw the burning bush, he knew that God was there and had something to say. Exodus 3 tells how God used this encounter to prepare Moses for the final 40 years of his life.

When it comes to learning God‘s Word, it's not a matter of simply of being old enough. God's Word speaks to children when they are listening and it is properly shared with them in a way they can understand.

As needs arise in the life of a Christian, it is important to know that you can go to the Word of God for help. In this episode, Tom lists 12 passages of scripture that every Christian needs to have at his or her fingertips for those special moments of need.

Join us today for some hints and helps that you may be able to program into your daily appointment with God. Your time with God must be designed to enable you to get to know Him better. These simple suggestions may be just what you need.

Followers and friends are a significant part of social media.  However, spiritual connection with God is far more important than social connection with man. Planning time with God must be intentional but will come with great benefits. 

In this episode, Tom is joined by a good friend to discuss how a daily appointment with God influences a person's relationship with God. The conversation is energetic, and provides motivation to focus on getting to know God better. 

Even the highest valued vehicles will be reduced to a piece of junk without proper maintenance. A life that is not well taken care of will also deteriorate. That is why a good maintenance plan is essential for a successful Christian life.

There are legitimate times when going to church is not possible. However, these times are not times to ignore God or the opportunity to meet with Him. In this episode learn how you can still have church even when you're not in church.

In this episode, Tom will explain why it is a necessity for a thriving Christian to have a daily time with God. It is so much more than just putting in your time each day with God. Rather it is about what you get out of your time each day with God.

Though just two verses and less than 80 words, the biography of Jabez tells us of a man who prayed to God and received tremendous results. His prayer is a wonderful example to be followed by anyone who desires something special from God.

Attitude is everything, especially when it comes to your attitude toward your Bible. You see your attitude determines your appetite and determines how thoroughly your life will be saturated by the truth of Scripture.

Interestingly enough, the Bible actually speaks of how an individual can experience genuine prosperity. It is only through a thriving experience with the Word of God that this prosperity can and will be experienced.

President Ronald Reagan loved his ranch on top of a mountain in California. For him it was a place of refreshment. Everyone needs a similar place where they can come away from the demands of life for times of refreshment.

Adjectives are words that make nouns come alive in the English language. In this episode Tom shares 10 nouns about God, but it is the adjectives that describe them that make them mean even more to a child of God.

Recorded early Christmas morning, Tom shares an all-time family favorite Christmas story that will help remind us of the true spirit of Christmas. As you listen, take time to reflect on the God who loved the world enough to give his own Son as the greatest gift.

When it comes to the Bible, memorizing the books of the Bible or knowing how to find a verse in the Bible may seem like skills for beginners. However these are essential things that you must know if you will handle your Bible well.

God has uniquely given us three very specific ways through which he guides us in making decisions. In this episode you will learn how together these three indicators can make direction in life very clear.

If you are going to do what God wants you to do, when and where he wants it done, you must be committed to God‘s will. That means making a choice to seek God‘s choice in every decision that you make.

With Christmas just a few weeks away, it's vitally important that we take practical steps to make sure that we don't lose our focus on Jesus. He is the reason for the season and the given suggestions will help you keep him in his rightful place.

The prayer meeting ought to be one of the highlights on a local church calendar. It is an opportunity for the prayer ministry to be experienced to its fullest potential. In this episode, you will  learn from the book of Acts why this meeting is so important.

For the Christian, every day is Thanksgiving Day.  In this episode Tom will share eight ways to develop an attitude of gratitude that will allow you to celebrate God's goodness every day of the year.

Sometimes the strength of a prayer is more important than the length of a prayer. Urgency has a unique way of impacting the intensity of the one who is praying. In this episode you will learn that even very short prayers really do matter. 

Election Day is all about choices that affect the future of the nation. However it is ultimately God who is in control and it is His people who make the greatest difference when they begin to pray for their nation.

Recorded in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, this episode is a historical look into the life of Abraham Lincoln. Well known for his famous address here, it was his dependence upon God that prepared him for one of the most crucial and critical moments of his life.

The Bible is a book that has a unique therapeutic affect on those who listen to it particularly as it is read. In this episode Tom talks about how to allow God's Word to minister to you even in times of desperate need. God's word is great therapy.

Self-will is simply wanting what you want.  Yet, what God wants is more important and better for you. Yielding to God's will is an act of surrender that will lead to greater blessing and fulfillment in your life. 

God has a formula in His Word for the help and healing of a nation.  When followed, significant spiritual changes will take place. It is up to the people of God to apply these steps of action if change will occur.  

Though it is easy to often be critical or even comical when speaking about our political leaders, we are given clear instruction in the Bible to be in prayer for them. It is our responsibility to bring them before the Lord in our prayer request, asking God to work in and through them to do his will. 

America as we know it, is on a collision course with God. Apart from a divine encounter with God, the nation will continue down it's path of self destruction. God's people are desperately needed to step up in intensified prayer for the spiritual awakening our nation desperately needs.

A simple notebook sells for $5.00 or less. However, in this episode, Tom shares 6 ways to use a simple notebook to further develop your personal time with God. Each exercise will serve to enhance the time that you spend alone with God.

When it comes to the body of Christ, there are those who are on “the wrecking crew,” and those who are on “the building crew.”  Edifying is building and building makes the body of Christ stronger and more stable and more effective for the Lord.

In this episode, Tom will share five practical steps that must be taken to maintain a holy lifestyle. In a sense, these may seem to be a bit extreme, and yet they are absolutely necessary and are clearly taught in the Bible.

Starting the day well is a key to having a good day, especially for kids. In this episode Tom shares five practical suggestions that will help our children do it right in the morning. You may want to get your children together to listen to these practical ideas.

The Bible is filled with principles that when applied, enable a Christian to live a holy life. In this episode Tom shares 10 of them in a biblical and practical approach to the subject of healthy living.

In a coma, an individual is basically unconscious and unaware of everyone and everything around them. They are alive – but they don't live like it. The same can happen in the life of a Christian and it is at those times that are revived heart is an absolute necessity.

In reality, there is only one thing that is once and done in the life of a Christian. That of course is personal salvation experience. From then on the Christian life is a daily experience that covers the years of a lifetime. It is through those years that truly knowing God becomes a reality.  

In this replay of an In Step Classic, Tom is joined by a group of young people in New York City to pray for the city. As the young people pray, you will find a wonderful list to use as you pray for your city as well.

In one of the most listened to episodes ever, Tom talked to his 12 year old granddaughter about her personal time with God. This In Step Classic is a replay that is worth listening to again and will be a great encouragement to all.

George Muller was a man who made the will of God a priority in his life. There were six basic steps that he used in determining God's will in specific situation. In this episode Tom shares this helpful and practical list of ideas.

The purpose of a Bible survey study, is to get an overview of a book or a series of books in the Bible. In this episode Tom shares thoughts from the four Gospels that introduces them and prepares the student for a more thorough study.

Though the concept at times may be hard to understand, abiding in Christ is the key to a long term relationship and enjoyable fellowship with the Lord. In this episode Tom shares some simple yet significant truth about abiding in Christ.

When life seems to be overwhelming you, the Word of God can come to your rescue. Psalm 73 is a wonderful chapter when you are insecure and unstable in your life. This chapter will encourage and refresh you in your walk with God.

Sin cannot separate you from the relationship you have with God, but it can absolutely ruin your fellowship with your God. In this episode, learn how Biblical confession is the key to coming clean with God.

When you are asked a spiritual or Biblical question, it is vital that you be prepared to give the right answer in the right way to the one asking.  The questions can be intimidating, but they also provide an opportunity for you to grow in your understanding of God‘s truth.