What would happen if we dared to pray prayers so big that only God could get the credit? In this episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve challenges listeners to move beyond safe, routine prayers and step into bold, faith-filled conversations with God. He shares a deeply personal story about praying for a generational legacy of faith—and witnessing God answer that prayer through his own family years later. The show also reflects on the powerful testimony of basketball legend Pistol Pete Maravich, explores how to grow deeper intimacy with God through Scripture, and features a thoughtful conversation with pastor and author Joe Manning on Bible reading, church growth, and strengthening our faith in the new year. Faith, fun, and practical encouragement come together in this unique episode.

What would happen if we dared to pray prayers so big that only God could get the credit? In this episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve challenges listeners to move beyond safe, routine prayers and step into bold, faith-filled conversations with God. He shares a deeply personal story about praying for a generational legacy of faith&mdash;and witnessing God answer that prayer through his own family years later. The show also reflects on the powerful testimony of basketball legend Pistol Pete Maravich, explores how to grow deeper intimacy with God through Scripture, and features a thoughtful conversation with pastor and author Joe Manning on Bible reading, church growth, and strengthening our faith in the new year. Faith, fun, and practical encouragement come together in this unique episode.

Big Prayers, Bold Faith, and a Lasting Legacy - January 5, 2026

On today’s episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve kicks off a new week with “Faith Between Your Ears” and a powerful reminder from John 6:68–69: Where else can we go? He shares an emotional update about a dear friend whose unwavering faith is pointing others to Jesus—even in the hardest chapter of her life.

Steve also welcomes beloved Bible teacher Alistair Begg to discuss his new verse-by-verse study through Ecclesiastes, Chasing the Wind. They explore wisdom, contentment, and learning to trust God in the “now and not yet.” Pick up your copy here: https://a.co/d/gAGIUhz

Plus: dad jokes, giveaways, football picks, and a few laughs along the way. It’s heartfelt, honest, and full of hope—don’t miss it

On today&rsquo;s episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve kicks off a new week with &ldquo;Faith Between Your Ears&rdquo; and a powerful reminder from John 6:68&ndash;69: Where else can we go? He shares an emotional update about a dear friend whose unwavering faith is pointing others to Jesus&mdash;even in the hardest chapter of her life.
Steve also welcomes beloved Bible teacher Alistair Begg to discuss his new verse-by-verse study through Ecclesiastes, Chasing the Wind. They explore wisdom, contentment, and learning to trust God in the &ldquo;now and not yet.&rdquo; Pick up your copy here: https://a.co/d/gAGIUhz
Plus: dad jokes, giveaways, football picks, and a few laughs along the way. It&rsquo;s heartfelt, honest, and full of hope&mdash;don&rsquo;t miss it

Special Conversation with Alistair Begg + Eternal Life, Hard Questions, and Chasing the Wind

In this Fun Friday episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve reflects on a powerful moment from ESPN’s Rece Davis, who boldly shared that his identity isn’t in what he does—but in who he serves. Steve highlights the importance of living out our faith with consistency, confidence, and Christ-centered identity, no matter the platform. With a little humor (including a bitten tongue from last week's episode) and a lot of encouragement, this episode reminds us to speak truth, live boldly, and never forget who we truly are in Jesus.

In this Fun Friday episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve reflects on a powerful moment from ESPN&rsquo;s Rece Davis, who boldly shared that his identity isn&rsquo;t in what he does&mdash;but in who he serves. Steve highlights the importance of living out our faith with consistency, confidence, and Christ-centered identity, no matter the platform. With a little humor (including a bitten tongue from last week's episode) and a lot of encouragement, this episode reminds us to speak truth, live boldly, and never forget who we truly are in Jesus.

When ESPN Meets Real Faith

In today’s episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve shares a powerful, unexpected testimony from a young college student whose honest story of hidden struggle, anger, and despair reminds us how much we often miss in the people around us. What began as a simple change of plans turned into a night of deep conversation, healing, and encouragement among young adults learning to walk more like Jesus. Steve reflects on the importance of paying attention, reaching out, and trusting that God is raising up strong believers in the next generation. Filled with hope, challenge, and real-life ministry moments, this episode reminds us to keep our antenna up—you never know who God is putting in your path.

In today&rsquo;s episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve shares a powerful, unexpected testimony from a young college student whose honest story of hidden struggle, anger, and despair reminds us how much we often miss in the people around us. What began as a simple change of plans turned into a night of deep conversation, healing, and encouragement among young adults learning to walk more like Jesus. Steve reflects on the importance of paying attention, reaching out, and trusting that God is raising up strong believers in the next generation. Filled with hope, challenge, and real-life ministry moments, this episode reminds us to keep our antenna up&mdash;you never know who God is putting in your path.

The Testimony That Changed the Night

In this episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve gets real about the not-so-glamorous side of life—like coming home to a clogged bathroom drain—while unpacking what “great things from God” really means. He shares insights from a recent podcast conversation, explores how everyday faithfulness shapes our purpose, and welcomes special guest Vikki Parker to talk about her powerful book Sit on That Stump in Muddy Bottom. Together, they dive into trusting God through life’s deepest pits, hearing His quiet direction, and finding the diamonds hidden in our struggles. Plus, Steve brings encouragement with this week’s “Faith Between Your Ears” verse and a good laugh to close out the show.

Pick up a copy of Vikki's book "Sit on that Stump in Muddy Bottom" by clicking on this link...
https://www.amazon.com/Sit-that-Stump-Muddy-Bottom/dp/B0DCGQT2XG

In this episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve gets real about the not-so-glamorous side of life&mdash;like coming home to a clogged bathroom drain&mdash;while unpacking what &ldquo;great things from God&rdquo; really means. He shares insights from a recent podcast conversation, explores how everyday faithfulness shapes our purpose, and welcomes special guest Vikki Parker to talk about her powerful book Sit on That Stump in Muddy Bottom. Together, they dive into trusting God through life&rsquo;s deepest pits, hearing His quiet direction, and finding the diamonds hidden in our struggles. Plus, Steve brings encouragement with this week&rsquo;s &ldquo;Faith Between Your Ears&rdquo; verse and a good laugh to close out the show.
Pick up a copy of Vikki's book "Sit on that Stump in Muddy Bottom" by clicking on this link... https://www.amazon.com/Sit-that-Stump-Muddy-Bottom/dp/B0DCGQT2XG

Sit on That Stump & Listen

It’s the debut of “Ask Steve Anything” and the questions came in hot: favorite Bible translations, dinosaurs in Scripture (yes, Leviathan counts), Cowboys playoff odds, whether Christians can lose salvation, pre-trib rapture, and why daylight saving time needs to die forever. Steve also drops the happy bombshell that he’s about to become Grandpa Steve, rants about missing Jesus in the Christmas chaos, and sits down with Pastor Joe Manning for a heartfelt chat on keeping Advent about the One who’s coming (and coming back). Ends, as always, with the Best Video on the Internet. Faith, fun, and zero filter.

It&rsquo;s the debut of &ldquo;Ask Steve Anything&rdquo; and the questions came in hot: favorite Bible translations, dinosaurs in Scripture (yes, Leviathan counts), Cowboys playoff odds, whether Christians can lose salvation, pre-trib rapture, and why daylight saving time needs to die forever. Steve also drops the happy bombshell that he&rsquo;s about to become Grandpa Steve, rants about missing Jesus in the Christmas chaos, and sits down with Pastor Joe Manning for a heartfelt chat on keeping Advent about the One who&rsquo;s coming (and coming back). Ends, as always, with the Best Video on the Internet. Faith, fun, and zero filter.

Ask Steve Anything: Dinosaurs and Why Advent Actually Matters (Plus Grandpa Steve News!)

Steve Marston returns from Thanksgiving with huge personal news: the Marston family is expecting their first grandchild in July! Joy is in the air… but the show also dives into the quieter side of the holidays. From the new “Find Jesus” nativity trend (the Christian answer to Elf on the Shelf) to a heartfelt conversation with Focus on the Family counselor Glenn Lutjens about grieving well when Christmas hurts. Plus the Christmas Mortgage Miracle is back, a new verse to hide in your heart (Romans 6:11), listener testimonies, and a few dad jokes for good measure. Celebration, comfort, and real hope – all in one episode.

Steve Marston returns from Thanksgiving with huge personal news: the Marston family is expecting their first grandchild in July! Joy is in the air&hellip; but the show also dives into the quieter side of the holidays. From the new &ldquo;Find Jesus&rdquo; nativity trend (the Christian answer to Elf on the Shelf) to a heartfelt conversation with Focus on the Family counselor Glenn Lutjens about grieving well when Christmas hurts. Plus the Christmas Mortgage Miracle is back, a new verse to hide in your heart (Romans 6:11), listener testimonies, and a few dad jokes for good measure. Celebration, comfort, and real hope &ndash; all in one episode.

Grandbaby Joy, Find Jesus, and Holiday Grief

Join Steve Marston as he takes a practical, joyful look at what it means to live like Jesus in everyday life. From grace and liberty to faith, family, and culture, Faith Between Your Ears blends real conversations, biblical truth, and a touch of humor to help you grow closer to Christ and have fun along the way.

Join Steve Marston as he takes a practical, joyful look at what it means to live like Jesus in everyday life. From grace and liberty to faith, family, and culture,&nbsp;Faith Between Your Ears blends real conversations, biblical truth, and a touch of humor to help you grow closer to Christ and have fun along the way.

The Faith Talk Journal

We dig into “Faith Between the Ears,” a series about getting your mind lined up with what God already says about you. This week’s anchor is 2 Corinthians 5:17 — you’re a new creation in Christ, the old is gone, the new has come — and how that changes how you walk, not just how you talk.

 Then Zach Rose from FCA jumps in with a wild recap of Fields of Faith: 5,000+ students across central Arkansas, hundreds of decisions for Jesus, and real stories from locker rooms and huddles. We also talk church, small groups, teaching hard Bible passages to kids, insane college football buyouts, and close with Tim Hawkins’ Top 10 Christian Karaoke Songs.

We dig into &ldquo;Faith Between the Ears,&rdquo; a series about getting your mind lined up with what God already says about you. This week&rsquo;s anchor is 2 Corinthians 5:17 &mdash; you&rsquo;re a new creation in Christ, the old is gone, the new has come &mdash; and how that changes how you walk, not just how you talk.
&nbsp;Then Zach Rose from FCA jumps in with a wild recap of Fields of Faith: 5,000+ students across central Arkansas, hundreds of decisions for Jesus, and real stories from locker rooms and huddles. We also talk church, small groups, teaching hard Bible passages to kids, insane college football buyouts, and close with Tim Hawkins&rsquo; Top 10 Christian Karaoke Songs.

New Creation Thinking (and 5,000 Kids on a Football Field)

Today’s show digs into “faith between your ears” — training your mind to live like what God says is already true. We sit with Hebrews 11:1, talk about real faith vs. wishful thinking, and why hope in the Bible isn’t finger-crossing, it’s certainty.

Then Tyler from the 1189 YouTube channel jumps on to walk through Luke 14 (the banquet), Luke 12 (trusting God’s judgment), and Luke 15 (the prodigal — and the older brother). We also read your life verses and the stories behind them, from Romans to Revelation, and yes, there’s family pumpkin drama, a going-out-of-business sale, and the best video on the internet.

 

Today&rsquo;s show digs into &ldquo;faith between your ears&rdquo; &mdash; training your mind to live like what God says is already true. We sit with Hebrews 11:1, talk about real faith vs. wishful thinking, and why hope in the Bible isn&rsquo;t finger-crossing, it&rsquo;s certainty.
Then Tyler from the 1189 YouTube channel jumps on to walk through Luke 14 (the banquet), Luke 12 (trusting God&rsquo;s judgment), and Luke 15 (the prodigal &mdash; and the older brother). We also read your life verses and the stories behind them, from Romans to Revelation, and yes, there&rsquo;s family pumpkin drama, a going-out-of-business sale, and the best video on the internet.
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