The Nook Podcast

Send us a text In this special Christmas episode of The Nook Podcast, Steven takes you on an unexpected journey; from the familiar warmth of the Nativity to the raw honesty of Lazarus’ story in John 11. If this year has left you asking, “God, where were You?” this message will speak directly to your soul. Through Scripture, storytelling, and real-life transparency, Steven explores the deeper meaning of Immanuel...God with us, and what it means when life feels heavy, confusing, or disappointin...

Send us a text Most of us have been taught to clean ourselves up before we come to God. But Psalm 51:17 flips that idea on its head: “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” In this raw and honest episode, we dive deep into what it really means to come to God not with performance, perfection, or spiritual polish, but with brokenness. God isn’t moved by your highlight reel. He’s drawn to the place where your heart is crushed, humble...

Send us a text Romans 13:11–12 tells us the time is short and the day of salvation is nearer than ever. Yet too many of us are sleepwalking through our faith; going through the motions, saying the right words, even serving in church, but disconnected from God’s presence and purpose. In this episode, we unpack Paul’s urgent call to wake up and live with spiritual alertness. We’ll talk about the subtle dangers of spiritual drowsiness, how believers can look alive on the outside but be asleep on...

Send us a text What are you doing with what God has already revealed to you? In this episode, we dive into Mark 4:24, where Jesus urges us to be intentional with how we hear and respond to His Word. He says, "The measure [of thought and study] you give [to the truth you hear] will be the measure [of virtue and knowledge] that comes back to you." This is a call to stop coasting through sermons and quiet times. It’s an invitation to dig in, to give God our full attention, full hunger, and full ...

Send us a text In this episode, we reflect on a powerful quote by the late pastor and author Tim Keller: “The real Jesus requires more than you ever thought, but offers more than you ever imagined.” Too often, we settle for a comfortable, convenient version of Jesus; a Savior who fits into our schedule but doesn’t disrupt our lives. But the real Jesus isn’t just looking to inspire us, He wants to transform us. This episode invites you to go deeper in your faith, to surrender more fully, and ...