How do you forgive someone who has deeply wounded you? Steve opens today's show by unpacking a powerful conversation between Pastor Josh Howerton and Shawn Ryan, exploring the biblical difference between forgiveness and reconciliation—and why followers of Jesus don't have the option to withhold forgiveness.

Then it's time for Seek & Find as Steve dives into the book of Hosea, explaining God's unwavering love for Israel and challenging listeners to discover the surprising detail about Hosea's marriage that illustrates God's relationship with His people.

The show also features two exclusive interviews:
San Antonio: Kelly Caraveo of Lock the Shields shares how believers can pray over schools before the new school year and why thousands of campuses across America have already been adopted in prayer.
Little Rock: Pastor Drew Klein of South City Church reflects on church planting, discipleship, and finding God's faithfulness after the loss of his wife, Lori.

Steve also discusses Jackie Hill Perry's thoughtful perspective on sexual orientation, highlights reports of revival through Forrest Frank's concert tour, encourages listeners to memorize 1 Thessalonians 5:16 ("Always be joyful"), and wraps up with a hilarious Brian Regan comedy clip.

Whether you're wrestling with forgiveness, growing deeper in your faith, or looking for practical encouragement to follow Jesus every day, this episode offers biblical truth, real-life stories, and hope.

For more resources, show transcripts, and Steve's free "Five Tips for Bible Study" guide, visit stevemarstonshow.com.

Josh Howerton on the Shawn Ryan Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk0wExWXFyk

Keli Caraveo - Lock the Shields
https://locktheshields.com/

Pastor Drew Cline

https://southcity.org/ 

How do you forgive someone who has deeply wounded you? Steve opens today's show by unpacking a powerful conversation between Pastor Josh Howerton and Shawn Ryan, exploring the biblical difference between forgiveness and reconciliation&mdash;and why followers of Jesus don't have the option to withhold forgiveness.
Then it's time for Seek &amp; Find as Steve dives into the book of Hosea, explaining God's unwavering love for Israel and challenging listeners to discover the surprising detail about Hosea's marriage that illustrates God's relationship with His people.
The show also features two exclusive interviews:
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<li data-start="885" data-end="1127" data-section-id="b7vx0z">San Antonio: Kelly Caraveo of Lock the Shields shares how believers can pray over schools before the new school year and why thousands of campuses across America have already been adopted in prayer.</li>
<li data-start="1128" data-end="1331" data-section-id="125ty9s">Little Rock: Pastor Drew Klein of South City Church reflects on church planting, discipleship, and finding God's faithfulness after the loss of his wife, Lori.</li>
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Steve also discusses Jackie Hill Perry's thoughtful perspective on sexual orientation, highlights reports of revival through Forrest Frank's concert tour, encourages listeners to memorize 1 Thessalonians 5:16 ("Always be joyful"), and wraps up with a hilarious Brian Regan comedy clip.
Whether you're wrestling with forgiveness, growing deeper in your faith, or looking for practical encouragement to follow Jesus every day, this episode offers biblical truth, real-life stories, and hope.
For more resources, show transcripts, and Steve's free "Five Tips for Bible Study" guide, visit stevemarstonshow.com.
Josh Howerton on the Shawn Ryan Show <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk0wExWXFyk">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk0wExWXFyk</a>
Keli Caraveo - Lock the Shields <a href="https://locktheshields.com/">https://locktheshields.com/</a>
Pastor Drew Cline
<a href="https://southcity.org/">https://southcity.org/</a>&nbsp;

He’s a regular guy with a cool job—and a deep love for Jesus. The Steve Marston Show is a daily, faith-and-fun conversation designed to help you take the next step in your walk with Christ. Think of it as a “200-level” discipleship course: deeper than the basics, but still practical, relatable, and real.

Each episode blends biblical truth, cultural commentary, and honest talk about marriage, parenting, identity, and what it looks like to put God first in a busy, distracted world. Along the way, Steve sits down with guests God is working through, highlights stories of transformation, explores what’s happening in the news through a Christian lens, and—yes—delivers a steady dose of dad jokes.

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He&rsquo;s a regular guy with a cool job&mdash;and a deep love for Jesus. The Steve Marston Show is a daily, faith-and-fun conversation designed to help you take the next step in your walk with Christ. Think of it as a &ldquo;200-level&rdquo; discipleship course: deeper than the basics, but still practical, relatable, and real.
Each episode blends biblical truth, cultural commentary, and honest talk about marriage, parenting, identity, and what it looks like to put God first in a busy, distracted world. Along the way, Steve sits down with guests God is working through, highlights stories of transformation, explores what&rsquo;s happening in the news through a Christian lens, and&mdash;yes&mdash;delivers a steady dose of dad jokes.
Serious about faith. Serious about fun. And serious about helping you live like Jesus where it matters most.

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