Episode 023 | The Spiritual Discipline of Worship | Guest Maggie Trowell

Worship is often reduced to a song, a Sunday moment, or an emotional experience—but Scripture paints a far deeper picture.

In this episode, I’m joined by Maggie Trowell to explore worship as a spiritual discipline, one that shapes not just what we sing, but how we live. Together, we unpack the truth that worship is rooted in sacrifice—the daily, intentional offering of ourselves to God.

We talk about how biblical worship has always cost something: time, comfort, pride, control. From Old Testament sacrifices to Paul’s call to live as a “living sacrifice,” worship has never been passive. It is active obedience. It is surrender. It is choosing God again and again—especially when it’s inconvenient.

This conversation invites us to rethink worship beyond music and into the rhythms of everyday faith:

• What does it mean to worship when no one is watching?
• How does sacrifice refine our love for God?
• And how does a disciplined life of worship reorient our hearts, habits, and priorities?

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from worship, tired of surface-level faith, or curious about how worship forms us spiritually—this episode is for you.

Ep. 022 | Spiritual Disciplines: Formation, Not Performance

What is spirituality—and why has Christianity practiced spiritual disciplines for centuries?

In Episode 22, we launch a brand-new series on Christian spiritual disciplines, exploring spirituality not as a personality type or emotional experience, but as capacity—our ability to relate to God, the unseen world, and the sacred rhythms of everyday life.

This episode lays the foundation for understanding how spiritual disciplines have historically shaped Christian faith, formation, and discipleship. Drawing from classic spiritual writers and modern faith formation research—including Thirsty for God and The Critical Journey—we explore spirituality as lived experience, relational depth, and intentional practice.

You’ll hear why:

• Everyone is spiritual, but not everyone is spiritually formed
• Spiritual disciplines are not about earning God’s approval
• Faith is a journey with seasons, stages, and setbacks
• Growth requires movement, trust, and engagement—not perfection
• Christian discipleship was always meant to be practiced in community

Rather than treating faith as a destination, this episode reframes Christianity as an ongoing journey—one that requires preparation, guidance, and practices that shape how we live, love, and trust God over time.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your faith, burned out by religious performance, or unsure how to move forward spiritually, this episode sets the stage for a series designed to help you cultivate depth, resilience, and attentiveness to God’s work in your life.

This is not a checklist.

This is formation.

And it starts with learning how to keep moving.

Ep. 021 | The God Who Doesn’t Give Up

Have you ever had that sinking feeling that you’ve officially messed things up beyond repair? The kind of moment that makes you replay every decision and wonder if God is quietly reconsidering His plans for you? Yeah… you’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re talking about the God who doesn’t quit—on Jonah, on Peter, on David, on the woman caught in adultery… and definitely not on you. Scripture tells one relentless story over and over again: a God who pursues, restores, and rewrites broken chapters with breathtaking grace.

We’ll unpack why shame has such a strong grip on us, why so many believers feel disqualified by their past, and why the Kingdom of God looks nothing like a cancel culture. From Jonah’s second call, to Peter’s breakfast-on-the-beach restoration, to David’s honest repentance, this episode reminds us that failure is never final when God is involved.

If you’ve believed the lie that you’ve failed too many times, wandered too far, or missed your chance—this conversation is for you. God’s second chances aren’t about hitting a reset button; they’re about resurrection. New life rising out of old ashes. Purpose rebuilt where shame once lived.

This is an invitation to return, to repent, to receive restoration, and to walk forward—imperfectly, but obediently—with a God who sees who you were created to be, not just where you’ve been.

Because the truth is simple and stunning:

It’s not over.

You’re not disqualified.

And we serve a God who doesn’t give up.