.jpg)
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 1332: Are You Chasing Success or What Really Matters?
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
It's possible to spend years climbing the ladder only to discover it was leaning against the wrong wall. Today we'll explore why busyness, achievement, and recognition aren't always signs of a meaningful life. Together we'll reflect on where we're investing our time and energy and ask whether we're pursuing lasting significance or simply staying busy. Are you running the race that truly matters?
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.