Pursuing God with Dave and Gene
Gene Appel is the senior pastor of Eastside Christian Church, a multi-site church based in Anaheim, California. Since 2008, Gene has led Eastside into multiple seasons of rapid growth and as a result, Eastside has been consistently named among the 100 fastest growing churches in America. Gene’s recipe for success is simple: Pursue God, Build Community, and Unleash Compassion. Eastside’s explosive growth is rooted in a deep conviction that God’s heart and God’s grace is for everyone, resulting in a radically inclusive community of God-conscious “servant leaders” who serve both locally and globally. Join Gene Monday - Friday as he walks you through practical biblical teachings that will foster a deeper connection and awareness of God’s activity and presence in your life. No matter where you are at with your walk with God, this podcast is for everyone.
Pursuing God with Dave and Gene
Latest Episodes
Episode 1748: When You Feel Like You Don't Have What It Takes
Sometimes the odds really are stacked against us. We feel outnumbered, overwhelmed, and completely unqualified for what's ahead. Gideon felt the same way when God asked him to lead an army of just 300 men against an enemy of 135,000. But his...
Episode 1747: How to Stay Positive When Everything Feels Wrong
When life gets difficult, it's easy to become so focused on what's going wrong that we forget everything God has already brought us through. Gideon struggled with that same perspective, questioning where God was while God was right there wit...
Episode 1746: You Are More Valuable Than You Think
It's easy to feel invisible in a world that constantly measures our worth by what we accomplish, how we look, or what others think of us. But Scripture tells a very different story. Through the story of Gideon and powerful promises from John...
Episode 1745: How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Feelings of Inadequacy
Have you ever felt overlooked, unqualified, or convinced you just don't have what it takes? Gideon knew that feeling. When God called him a mighty warrior, he was hiding from his enemies, afraid and unsure of himself. Today we'll discover wh...
Episode 1744: Why Do I Always Feel Like I'm Not Good Enough?
Ever feel like everyone else has life figured out while you're just trying to keep up? Whether it's criticism from our past or constantly comparing ourselves to others, it's easy to believe we don't measure up. As we begin a week about overc...