What if Halloween could become one of your church's best opportunities to share the hope of Jesus?

On today's episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve welcomes his son, Tyler Marston, media minister at First Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri, to share an incredibly creative approach to Halloween outreach.

Instead of simply hosting another Trunk or Treat, Tyler's church is asking one powerful question: "What's your greatest fear?"

That simple question opens the door to meaningful conversations about faith, hope, and the perfect love of Jesus Christ. Tyler explains how his church is using personal conversations, short videos, QR codes, and Scripture to connect with families and share the Gospel in a way that's approachable, practical, and easy for other churches to replicate.

Also on today's show:

Kindness vs. Niceness: What Did Jesus Actually Teach?

Steve examines an article by Frank Powell highlighting Christian values that Jesus never actually taught. Is being nice the same as being kind? Discover why biblical kindness sometimes requires difficult conversations, uncomfortable truths, and the courage to lovingly confront someone.

Christian, Explain Yourself: Why Do Christians Fast?

Fasting can be one of the most misunderstood spiritual disciplines. Is it about convincing God to answer our prayers? Is it a test of spiritual strength? Steve explores what Scripture teaches about fasting, why believers practice it, and how genuine fasting should draw us closer to God rather than become an outward religious performance.

Plus:


Tyler shares an update on his free YouTube Bible commentary project, 1189, and his upcoming study through the book of Joshua.


Steve discusses Carl Lentz's comments about potentially returning to pastoral ministry following his public failures.


A call for a renewed commitment to Christian discipleship.


A little faith, a little fun, and today's Dad Joke!


Our Faith Between Our Ears memory verse: Romans 12:12 — "Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer."

Your Next Step:

Think creatively about how you can engage the people around you with the hope of Jesus Christ. Sometimes sharing your faith begins with something as simple as asking a thoughtful question and genuinely listening to the answer.

Connect and Grow:

Visit SteveMarstonShow.com for more episodes, interviews, and your FREE copy of Five Tips for Bible Study.

Find Tyler's free Bible commentary on YouTube by searching Eleven Eighty-Nine.

Subscribe to The Steve Marston Show wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us for a daily journey in learning how to live more like Jesus.

Helping You Live More Like Jesus. That's The Steve Marston Show.

What if Halloween could become one of your church's best opportunities to share the hope of Jesus?
On today's episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve welcomes his son, Tyler Marston, media minister at First Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri, to share an incredibly creative approach to Halloween outreach.
Instead of simply hosting another Trunk or Treat, Tyler's church is asking one powerful question: "What's your greatest fear?"
That simple question opens the door to meaningful conversations about faith, hope, and the perfect love of Jesus Christ. Tyler explains how his church is using personal conversations, short videos, QR codes, and Scripture to connect with families and share the Gospel in a way that's approachable, practical, and easy for other churches to replicate.
Also on today's show:
Kindness vs. Niceness: What Did Jesus Actually Teach?
Steve examines an article by Frank Powell highlighting Christian values that Jesus never actually taught. Is being nice the same as being kind? Discover why biblical kindness sometimes requires difficult conversations, uncomfortable truths, and the courage to lovingly confront someone.
Christian, Explain Yourself: Why Do Christians Fast?
Fasting can be one of the most misunderstood spiritual disciplines. Is it about convincing God to answer our prayers? Is it a test of spiritual strength? Steve explores what Scripture teaches about fasting, why believers practice it, and how genuine fasting should draw us closer to God rather than become an outward religious performance.
Plus:
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Tyler shares an update on his free YouTube Bible commentary project, 1189, and his upcoming study through the book of Joshua.
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Steve discusses Carl Lentz's comments about potentially returning to pastoral ministry following his public failures.
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A call for a renewed commitment to Christian discipleship.
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A little faith, a little fun, and today's Dad Joke!
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Our Faith Between Our Ears memory verse: Romans 12:12 &mdash; "Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer."
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Your Next Step:
Think creatively about how you can engage the people around you with the hope of Jesus Christ. Sometimes sharing your faith begins with something as simple as asking a thoughtful question and genuinely listening to the answer.
Connect and Grow:
Visit SteveMarstonShow.com for more episodes, interviews, and your FREE copy of Five Tips for Bible Study.
Find Tyler's free Bible commentary on YouTube by searching Eleven Eighty-Nine.
Subscribe to The Steve Marston Show wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us for a daily journey in learning how to live more like Jesus.
Helping You Live More Like Jesus. That's The Steve Marston Show.

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.

Serious about faith. Serious about fun. And serious about helping you live like Jesus where it matters most.

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.

The Steve Marston Show

A Daily Journey In Living More Like Jesus!

Christian talk that combines biblical truth, real-life conversations, compelling interviews, faith, culture, and a little fun. Join Steve as he explores what the Bible says and how followers of Jesus can put their faith into practice every day. New episodes of The Steve Marston Show feature Christian leaders, pastors, authors, ministry voices, and everyday people sharing stories of faith and transformation

A Daily Journey In Living More Like Jesus!
Christian talk that combines biblical truth, real-life conversations, compelling interviews, faith, culture, and a little fun. Join Steve as he explores what the Bible says and how followers of Jesus can put their faith into practice every day. New episodes of The Steve Marston Show feature Christian leaders, pastors, authors, ministry voices, and everyday people sharing stories of faith and transformation