A group of friends planting a church in Natchitoches, LA, discuss life and love. Pastor Stephen Nelson of Awaken Church hosts.
Stephen gives a podcast version of the first sermon as Pastor of Pineville Church of God in Pineville, LA.
May 4, 2022 Stephen celebrates 24 years in full time church pastoral ministry since college graduation.
What's up with waiting patiently for God to answer prayer?
Shelly n' Kat join Stephen n' Jericho to discuss Matthew 17
11 year old Jericho joins the fam discussion and Bible study.
Stephen & Shelly discuss holding your tongue… and your fingers.
The wonderful Shelly Nelson joins Stephen for this episode! Discussing how to keep going when others aren't on board with your dreams.
Stephen, Shelly, Kevin & Caleb do some Bible study. (Proverbs 29:18, Ephesians 1:16-18)
Where does God fit into the big dreams in our lives? (Genesis 15:1-6)
Does God speak to “regular people”? What does Jesus say about the Holy Spirit?
Stephen & Shelly discuss the importance of Scripture in helping us hear from God.
Kat, Caleb & Shelly join Stephen in a discussion on 1 Kings 19:9-13. Special appearance by a toddler.
Stephen & Shelly tackle the questions: “How do you distinguish Christ's way from your own?” & “How do I know the difference between my dreams and God's plan?” (Psalm 37:1-7)
How to be a kind Christian? Coexistence and Matthew 10.
Stephen & Shelly discuss how to respond and react when others hurt your feelings, and when you get in a mental/emotional rut.
Stephen & Shelly discuss parenting 3 boys, age ranges, autism, and so much more!
What professional wrestlers would you fill the office of President & the Cabinet with? Joined by 10 year old Jericho this episode.
Believe it or not “fight me” and “change my mind” are not implied on every social media post.
A brief spoken word piece for Resurrection Sunday.
Random questions from the 2 youngest of the household on daddy’s birthday.
Leaning into James 1:19-27, from the New Testament, we discuss word selection & why it matters.
Using Psalm 40:1-3 as a foundation, we take a look at what this season called “Lent” is for. (Spoiler alert: it’s about how we pray)
“When we are passionate about something important, but lose (or don’t get our way), how can we respond appropriately without losing faith)
Stephen answers the question: “For someone who has a hard time understanding the KJV (Bible), what translation would you recommend?”
A brief spoken word piece written as a part of the first 2021 sermon at Awaken Church in Natchitoches, LA.
What is the best type of juice? Featuring the one and only Nile Nelson!
Steve discusses how words can change in meaning, and how we might choose our words a little more carefully. Also: Is cereal a soup?
Stephen discusses the topics of prayer and social justice. Plus a thought about quail.
Stephen details his introduction to, and love for, professional wrestling. Inspired by the passing of legend, Johnny Walker, aka Mr. Wrestling II.
Reconciliation is going to come through a spiritual awakening where Jesus is the subject.
Harmony in the culture is going to bed in with harmony in the house of God. Stephen discusses how the church (Jesus followers) should be leading the way in unity & reconciliation.
God’s radically diverse church must lead the way in radical unity and diversity in our culture.
Stephen and Zach discuss what heresy is, and why it’s more loving to refrain from throwing that word around.
Stephen discusses forgiving someone who has hurt you deeply, and “the Lord’s Prayer.”
Stephen discusses using your wisdom vs trusting God. Also, discussion on favorite & most challenging books of the Bible.
Stephen answers a couple of questions about personal encouragement and Jesus actions in John 5.
Stephen discusses topics suggested by random friends while we get through the coronavirus Covid 19.
03/18/20. Stephen discusses a few random things (including some NOT pertaining to the coronavirus pandemic).
Stephen is joined by Awaken Church fam: Zach, Ariel, Caleb, Ayrianna, Sabrina & Marchella, for a discussion about Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.
Stephen & Zach share a few thoughts on how to grow as a person (& as a church) in the first episode of 2020.
How can our loving God send human souls to Hell? Stephen takes on a quick deep dive into understanding Jesus’ teaching about Hell (Matthew 25:31-46)
Stephen is joined by Zach in this episode as we discuss the legacy our lives leave with others, specifically as it pertains to the passing of a dear family friend.
A look at the real role that authentic teamwork plays in having unity in a diverse group.
When asked why Natchitoches, LA, was chosen as the community to plant Awaken Church, Stephen responds.
Stephen, along with Lexi & Tarik, discuss fame, Jesus, and judging others.
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