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.
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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...
Episode 1743: How to Repair a Family Relationship That Feels Broken
What do you do when you've tried to repair a relationship and nothing seems to be working? Sometimes reconciliation requires asking for help. Sometimes it means changing yourself even when the other person won't change. And in the most diffi...
Episode 1742: 3 Practical Ways to Resolve Family Conflict
Some family conflicts won't disappear on their own, but there are practical steps we can take toward healing. Today we'll explore three ways to begin: pray before reacting, intentionally make time for a real conversation, and seek wisdom fro...
Episode 1741: Why Reconciliation Starts With You
When a family relationship is broken, our first instinct is often to focus on what the other person needs to change. But lasting reconciliation begins somewhere much closer to home. Today we'll explore why getting our relationship right with...
Episode 1740: Are You Repeating Your Family's Unhealthy Patterns?
Most of us learned how to handle conflict by watching the people who raised us, whether their example was healthy or not. We may shut down, lash out, run away, or repeat destructive behaviors without ever consciously choosing them. Today we'...
Episode 1739: How Do You Handle Conflict in Your Family?
Conflict is inevitable in every family. The real question is what we do when it shows up. Some of us shut down and go silent. Others come out swinging. And often, those reactions are patterns we learned long before we realized we were learni...
Episode 1378: How to Change Direction Before It's Too Late
Realizing you're headed in the wrong direction doesn't mean you have to keep going. You can make a U-turn. As we wrap up our week of Life Hacks from Proverbs, we'll discover how to recognize when we've drifted off course and take a real step...
Episode 1377: Are Your Choices Taking You Toward the Life You Actually Want?
It's possible to say we want one thing while consistently making choices that lead somewhere completely different. We want stronger families but give them less of our attention. We want financial security but keep spending. We want a deeper ...
Episode 1376: The Small Choices That Quietly Shape Your Future
Most of our biggest regrets don't begin with one huge decision. They begin with small choices that don't seem all that important in the moment. In Proverbs 7, Solomon watches a young man make his way down a path without realizing where it's ...
Episode 1375: Good Intentions Aren't Enough to Get You Where You Want to Go
We can sincerely want a strong marriage, healthy relationships, financial stability, or a deeper relationship with God and still be moving in the opposite direction. That's because direction, not intention, determines destination. Today we'l...
Episode 1374: How to Know If Your Life Is Headed in the Right Direction
Nobody plans to get lost. It usually happens one turn at a time, and the same can be true in our relationships, habits, finances, and faith. As we begin a week of practical Life Hacks from Proverbs, we'll discover why wise people are willing...
Episode 1373: What Are You Really Depending on to Hold You Together?
Money can disappear. Careers can change. Popularity fades. Even the people we love most can't promise they'll always be there. So what can actually hold us steady when life falls apart? As we conclude our week on being anchored, we'll look a...
Episode 1372: How to Trust God When the Storm Doesn't End
It's easier to trust God when we can see things getting better. But what happens when the storm keeps going? Joseph spent years waiting without knowing how his story would end, and Job chose to trust God while still sitting in the middle of ...
Episode 1371: What to Do When You Feel Forgotten
Have you ever felt overlooked, passed over, or forgotten by someone you were counting on? Joseph finally saw what looked like a way out of prison, only to be forgotten for years by the very person who could have helped him. Today we'll explo...
Episode 1370: When Doing the Right Thing Still Goes Wrong
What happens when you choose integrity and things still don't work out? Joseph was betrayed by his own family, sold into slavery, falsely accused, and imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, even after choosing to do what was right. Today w...
Episode 1369: How to Stay Grounded When Life Feels Overwhelming
Sometimes life brings storms we never planned for and aren't sure we can handle. A relationship falls apart. A career changes unexpectedly. A diagnosis comes out of nowhere. In Hebrews 6:19, we're given a powerful picture of hope as an ancho...
Episode 1368: Stop Waiting for the Perfect Moment
We can put so much pressure on ourselves to say the perfect thing that we end up saying nothing at all. When Nathanael questioned Philip about Jesus, Philip didn't launch into an argument. He simply said, "Come and see." Today we'll discover...
Episode 1367: You May Be Exactly Where You Are for a Reason
What if your family, neighborhood, and workplace aren't just parts of your routine, but places where God has uniquely positioned you to make a difference? Andrew wasn't the most famous disciple, but he was Peter's brother, and he used that r...
Episode 1366: What If You've Been Hurt by the Church?
Church hurt is real, and for some people, it becomes a reason to walk away from faith altogether. But the failures of imperfect people don't change who Jesus is. Today we'll look at the difference between introducing someone to a church and ...
Episode 1365: You Don't Have to Know Everything to Share Your Faith
We often think we need more knowledge, better answers, or stronger faith before we can talk to someone about Jesus. Andrew didn't wait. After meeting Jesus, the first thing he did was find his brother and tell him what he'd discovered. Today...
Episode 1364: Are You Just Going to Church or Actually Following Jesus?
Following Jesus was never meant to be something we simply show up for once a week. We're invited to participate in what God is doing in the world around us. Today we'll explore the difference between attending church and actually living on m...
Episode 1363: How to Make Wise Decisions When Life Is Uncertain
None of us knows what tomorrow will bring. One moment life can feel completely secure, and the next everything can change. As we finish our short course in wisdom from Ecclesiastes 7, we'll discover two reasons Solomon says wisdom matters so...
Episode 1362: How Impatience Can Sabotage What You're Building
We want results quickly, answers now, and progress we can see. But some of the most important things in life simply can't be rushed. Solomon warns us that impatience and pride can cause us to force something before its time or walk away befo...