On today’s episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve talks about how Christians should handle criticism with humility and listening hearts. He also debunks the common myth that “God wants me happy,” explaining instead that God’s true desire is holiness and obedience. Plus, Steve welcomes his son Tyler to discuss the 1189 Bible commentary project, Deuteronomy, and how daily Scripture study helps believers grow closer to Christ.

On today&rsquo;s episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve talks about how Christians should handle criticism with humility and listening hearts. He also debunks the common myth that &ldquo;God wants me happy,&rdquo; explaining instead that God&rsquo;s true desire is holiness and obedience. Plus, Steve welcomes his son Tyler to discuss the 1189 Bible commentary project, Deuteronomy, and how daily Scripture study helps believers grow closer to Christ.

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.

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Handling Criticism, God Wants Me Happy?, and Growing Closer to Jesus - February 12, 2026

In this episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve unpacks why waiting is one of the biggest challenges for believers and how trusting God’s timing leads to spiritual growth. From lessons drawn from the disciples to practical encouragement for everyday life, Steve explores how patience, prayer, generosity, and staying faithful in small things prepare us for what God has next. Plus, listener life verses, thoughtful Q&A, and special guests from Second Baptist Church in Jacksonville share how community, testimony, and faith make the waiting worthwhile.

In this episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve unpacks why waiting is one of the biggest challenges for believers and how trusting God&rsquo;s timing leads to spiritual growth. From lessons drawn from the disciples to practical encouragement for everyday life, Steve explores how patience, prayer, generosity, and staying faithful in small things prepare us for what God has next. Plus, listener life verses, thoughtful Q&amp;A, and special guests from Second Baptist Church in Jacksonville share how community, testimony, and faith make the waiting worthwhile.

The Waiting Is the Hardest Part: Trusting God’s Timing and Finding Strength in the Wait - February 18, 2026

On this Monday edition of The Steve Marston Show, Steve reflects on a powerful Sunday sermon about knowing when to be quiet and the spiritual discipline of listening instead of rushing to give advice or spread information. Listeners share their own sermon takeaways, from the churches in Revelation to being peacemakers and God’s slow, steady work in our lives. Later, author and pastor Jason Curry joins the show to talk about repentance, making life adjustments, Christian community, and his book Finish Empty. Plus, Steve answers listener questions about UFOs, why there are four Gospels, and why the Bible can be trusted—wrapping up with a dad joke, Colossians 3:17, and a Brian Regan comedy clip.

Voddie Baucham Why I Choose to Believe the Bible
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On this Monday edition of The Steve Marston Show, Steve reflects on a powerful Sunday sermon about knowing when to be quiet and the spiritual discipline of listening instead of rushing to give advice or spread information. Listeners share their own sermon takeaways, from the churches in Revelation to being peacemakers and God&rsquo;s slow, steady work in our lives. Later, author and pastor Jason Curry joins the show to talk about repentance, making life adjustments, Christian community, and his book Finish Empty. Plus, Steve answers listener questions about UFOs, why there are four Gospels, and why the Bible can be trusted&mdash;wrapping up with a dad joke, Colossians 3:17, and a Brian Regan comedy clip. Voddie Baucham Why I Choose to Believe the Bible https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Kt-XHqJcN9o

When to Be Quiet, Sunday Sermon Takeaways, and Adjusting Your Faith with Jason Curry - February 16, 2026

It’s a Fun Friday on The Steve Marston Show as Steve tackles the topic of superstition and what the Bible really says about it. From Friday the 13th to Ouija boards, Steve explains how superstition often leads to idolatry—putting anything ahead of God in our lives—and why Scripture calls that spiritual adultery. Plus, Steve reviews headlines from The Babylon Bee, chats with Adam Holtz from Plugged In about new movies and streaming shows, answers listener questions about sin and spiritual significance, and wraps up with dad jokes and a classic comedy clip.

It&rsquo;s a Fun Friday on The Steve Marston Show as Steve tackles the topic of superstition and what the Bible really says about it. From Friday the 13th to Ouija boards, Steve explains how superstition often leads to idolatry&mdash;putting anything ahead of God in our lives&mdash;and why Scripture calls that spiritual adultery. Plus, Steve reviews headlines from The Babylon Bee, chats with Adam Holtz from Plugged In about new movies and streaming shows, answers listener questions about sin and spiritual significance, and wraps up with dad jokes and a classic comedy clip.

Handling Criticism, God Wants Me Happy?, and Growing Closer to Jesus - February 12, 2026

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