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Do you ever catch yourself trying to make sense of God? Expecting Him to move the way you would, think the way you think, or fit neatly into your logic? This episode will challenge all of that.

God isn’t just bigger than you, He’s entirely “other.” Isaiah 55:8–9 reminds us that His thoughts and ways are far beyond anything we could imagine. In this powerful, extended message, we confront the dangerous trend of shrinking God down to human terms, and rediscover the awe, reverence, and wonder we were made for.

This is a wake-up call to leave behind shallow faith and worship the untamable, holy, all-powerful God who invites us to know Him, not figure Him out.

This episode will help you:

• Embrace the mystery of God’s ways
• Let go of your need to understand everything
• Reclaim a reverent, awe-filled relationship with God
• Worship Him with humility, boldness, and depth

If you’re ready to stop playing it safe with your faith and start worshipping God as He truly is, this message is for you.

If this stirred something in you, if you’re ready to leave behind the shallows and pursue the deep things of God, then keep coming back. This podcast is here to walk with you, challenge you, and encourage you to go further than you’ve ever gone in your faith. You were made for the deep… and the deep is calling.

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Hey friends, this has been on my heart for a long time…

I’ve wanted to add a charity component to The Nook Podcast—a way for this community to rally together and actually make a difference in the lives of hurting people.

And I can’t think of a better recipient than Crisis Aid International.

Together, we can be the light in the darkest places.

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In this heartfelt episode, Steven sits down with worship leader and songwriter Wes Schrock, whose life and music boldly testify to the goodness of God, especially in the midst of adversity. Wes opens up about the challenges he has faced, the faith that carried him through, and how God continues to turn pain into purpose.

If you’ve ever wondered how worship can rise even when life falls apart… this conversation is for you.

About Wes Schrock

Wes is a gifted worship leader and songwriter with a passion for ushering people into God’s presence. Through seasons of hardship, his faith has grown deeper and his songwriting more powerful; pointing listeners back to the overwhelming goodness of God.

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In a world of shallow faith and halfway obedience, this episode is a bold wake-up call to believers who are ready to live fully surrendered. Drawing from Scriptures like Ephesians 4:1, Philippians 1:27, and 2 Peter 1:10, we explore what it really means to walk worthy of the calling we've received.

This is not about earning salvation, it’s about living like we actually belong to Jesus. From bearing fruit in every good work to rejecting compromise and running with endurance, this episode will challenge you to leave behind the shallow end of faith and go deeper with God.

If you're tired of spiritual complacency and hungry for holiness, this message is for you.

No more floating. No more halfway. Walk worthy.

If this stirred something in you, if you’re ready to leave behind the shallows and pursue the deep things of God, then keep coming back. This podcast is here to walk with you, challenge you, and encourage you to go further than you’ve ever gone in your faith. You were made for the deep… and the deep is calling.

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Hey friends, this has been on my heart for a long time…

I’ve wanted to add a charity component to The Nook Podcast—a way for this community to rally together and actually make a difference in the lives of hurting people.

And I can’t think of a better recipient than Crisis Aid International.

Together, we can be the light in the darkest places.

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Romans 12:2 is more than a verse — it’s a battle cry: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

In this episode, we confront the shallow, sugarcoated spirituality that keeps believers stuck and powerless. You can’t wish your way into a transformed life. You must fight for it, daily, by letting the Word of God renew your mind.

We expose the lies of cultural Christianity, reject the world’s patterns, and dive into what it really means to live a life that’s deeply changed by truth. This isn’t about conference highs or emotional moments. It’s about daily surrender. Daily Scripture. Daily rewiring.

If you’re tired of surface-level faith and ready to go deeper with God — this one’s for you.

Key Themes:

• The daily discipline of renewing your mind
• Why transformation isn’t automatic
• The dangers of shallow Christianity
• How the Word of God rewires our thinking
• The difference between inspiration and surrender

No shortcuts. No substitutes. No more playing in the shallow end.
It’s time to go deeper.

If this stirred something in you, if you’re ready to leave behind the shallows and pursue the deep things of God, then keep coming back. This podcast is here to walk with you, challenge you, and encourage you to go further than you’ve ever gone in your faith. You were made for the deep… and the deep is calling.

***

Hey friends, this has been on my heart for a long time…

I’ve wanted to add a charity component to The Nook Podcast—a way for this community to rally together and actually make a difference in the lives of hurting people.

And I can’t think of a better recipient than Crisis Aid International.

Together, we can be the light in the darkest places.

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Have you ever wondered why your faith feels stagnant, even though you’re doing “all the right things”? In this episode, we go deep into 2 Corinthians 3:18 to uncover a powerful truth: You don’t become like Jesus by trying harder, you become like Him by beholding Him.

This is a wake-up call to go beyond shallow Christianity. When the veil is removed and your eyes are opened, you don’t just see God, you start to reflect Him. Not because of self-effort, but because the Spirit of God transforms you from the inside out. Glory to glory. Light pushing back darkness. True change, not cosmetic religion.

We’ll unpack what it means to reflect Christ in a world full of distorted mirrors, how to behold His glory daily, and why transformation only happens in His presence. If you're hungry for a deeper, more authentic walk with God, this episode is your invitation to go deeper, reflect His glory, and never settle for surface-level faith again.

If this stirred something in you, if you’re ready to leave behind the shallows and pursue the deep things of God, then keep coming back. This podcast is here to walk with you, challenge you, and encourage you to go further than you’ve ever gone in your faith. You were made for the deep… and the deep is calling.

***

Hey friends, this has been on my heart for a long time…

I’ve wanted to add a charity component to The Nook Podcast—a way for this community to rally together and actually make a difference in the lives of hurting people.

And I can’t think of a better recipient than Crisis Aid International.

Together, we can be the light in the darkest places.

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In this raw and powerful episode, we dive deep into James 1:2–4 and uncover the beauty and purpose hidden in life’s hardest moments. Trials are not setbacks, they’re setups for spiritual strength, endurance, and maturity. God doesn’t waste your pain; He uses it to forge perseverance and refine your faith.

We’ll challenge the shallow theology that says, “If it’s hard, God must not be in it,” and embrace the deep truth that real growth happens in the fire. From Job to Jesus, Scripture is clear: suffering is not the enemy of faith, it’s the proving ground of it.

If you’re in a storm, walking through fire, or simply hungry to grow deeper in your walk with God, this message will speak straight to your soul. Don’t run from the pressure, let it push you into deeper trust, deeper surrender, and deeper transformation.

This is your call to go deeper.

If this stirred something in you, if you’re ready to leave behind the shallows and pursue the deep things of God, then keep coming back. This podcast is here to walk with you, challenge you, and encourage you to go further than you’ve ever gone in your faith. You were made for the deep… and the deep is calling.

***

Hey friends, this has been on my heart for a long time…

I’ve wanted to add a charity component to The Nook Podcast—a way for this community to rally together and actually make a difference in the lives of hurting people.

And I can’t think of a better recipient than Crisis Aid International.

Together, we can be the light in the darkest places.

Support the show

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What if the gospel was more than forgiveness? What if God didn’t just save you from something — but brought you into something far deeper?

In this powerful episode, we unpack the life-changing truth of Galatians 4:4–6: God didn’t just forgive you… He adopted you. You’re not just a churchgoer. You’re a child of God. You’re not just tolerated. You’re chosen.

This isn’t about cold religion — it’s about intimate relationship. You’ve been invited to call the Creator of the universe Abba. So why are so many believers still living like spiritual orphans?

If you’ve been trying to earn love that’s already been given…
If your faith feels shallow or distant…
If you’re hungry for something deeper…

This episode is your invitation to come home — to stop performing and start abiding.

No more identity crisis. No more surface-level faith.

You’ve been adopted. Now live like it.

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Hey friends, this has been on my heart for a long time…

I’ve wanted to add a charity component to The Nook Podcast—a way for this community to rally together and actually make a difference in the lives of hurting people.

And I can’t think of a better recipient than Crisis Aid International.

Together, we can be the light in the darkest places.

Support the show

Questions or comments can be sent to steven@nookpodcast.com

Join The Nook Facebook page!

Steven's Social Media:
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Your financial support means so much!
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Proverbs 4:23 doesn’t offer a casual suggestion, it issues a life-altering warning: “Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life.”

In this bold and unapologetic episode, we go deep into what it really means to guard your heart in a culture that wants to hijack it. From toxic influences to unhealed trauma, from lazy spiritual defenses to cultural lies—we expose the subtle enemies that sneak in through the unguarded doors of your soul.

This is more than motivation. It’s a wake-up call.
It’s not just about praying harder, it’s about guarding tighter.
If your heart is the wellspring of your life, then what you let in determines what flows out.

You’ll be challenged to:

• Disrupt destructive patterns
• Filter what’s shaping your desires
• Evict toxic voices and influences
• Stop letting trauma or culture lead
• Go deeper by guarding better

This message isn’t for the casual listener. It’s for those who are tired of shallow faith and ready to stand watch over what truly matters.

No more lazy defenses.
No more unguarded love.
It’s time to guard the gate and go deeper with God.

If this stirred something in you, if you’re ready to leave behind the shallows and pursue the deep things of God, then keep coming back. This podcast is here to walk with you, challenge you, and encourage you to go further than you’ve ever gone in your faith. You were made for the deep… and the deep is calling.

***

Hey friends, this has been on my heart for a long time…

I’ve wanted to add a charity component to The Nook Podcast—a way for this community to rally together and actually make a difference in the lives of hurting people.

And I can’t think of a better recipient than Crisis Aid International.

Together, we can be the light in the darkest places.

Support the show

Questions or comments can be sent to steven@nookpodcast.com

Join The Nook Facebook page!

Steven's Social Media:
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Your financial support means so much!
Venmo: @Steven-Murphy-111