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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
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 Gene Appel
Episode 1157: 21 Days of Prayer, Day 14
This week, we’ve seen what it takes to rebuild when life feels hard: courage, focus, prayer, and perseverance. Today’s reminder is simple but vital - keep alert. One victory doesn’t make us invincible. Even after Nehemiah rebuilt the wall, the work wasn’t over.
It’s easy to relax when things are going well, but maturity comes from knowing the enemy’s strategy is a subtle pull to get us to drift off course. Nehemiah refused to quit. Real strength is built in the struggle.
Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.