What happens when everything you thought your life would be suddenly falls apart? Can God really take the broken pieces and turn them into something beautiful?

On today's episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve welcomes home renovation personality and author Sara McDaniel, known for her work connected to HGTV, Magnolia Network, and Simply Southern Cottage.

Sara shares her remarkable journey through a devastating divorce, an unexpected job loss, and a life-threatening health crisis. Through it all, she discovered that God wasn't finished writing her story.

In her new book, The Bright Side of the Other Side: Notes from a Soul Restored, Sara shares how faith, perseverance, and God's grace helped transform her deepest struggles into a powerful testimony of restoration and redemption.

Order Sara's book https://a.co/d/00PA7FJA

Also on today's show:

Election Results and God's Sovereignty: Following surprising election results, Steve reminds Christians that political outcomes never catch God off guard. No matter who's in Washington, God remains sovereign, and our ultimate hope must rest in Him rather than political power.

Seek & Find — The Ten Lepers: In Luke 17:11–19, Jesus miraculously heals ten men suffering from leprosy, but only one returns to thank Him. Steve explores this fascinating encounter and challenges listeners to look more closely at the relationship between faith, obedience, and gratitude.

Faith and Culture Headlines:


The Smallbone brothers of for KING & COUNTRY fame turn their real-life journey of reconciliation into the upcoming film Drummer Boy.


Comedian Druski partners with Netflix for Collect and Praise, a comedy examining the excesses and controversies of megachurch culture.


Remembering Sarah Stone, daughter of Pastor Mike Stone, and her extraordinary testimony of faith, contentment, and joy in the face of suffering.

Faith Between Your Ears: This week's memory verse is John 1:14, reminding us that Jesus Christ came to dwell among us, full of grace and truth.

Plus, there's another Dad Joke of the Day!

Whether you're walking through a difficult season, wondering what God is doing in your life, or simply needing encouragement, today's conversations will remind you that your circumstances don't have to define your future.

The Steve Marston Show — Helping You Live More Like Jesus.

Listen weekdays:
99.5 The Word — Little Rock, Arkansas | 3–4 PM
AM 630 The Word — San Antonio, Texas

Watch more inspiring conversations on YouTube and find episodes, resources, and more at:

https://stevemarstonshow.com

 

What happens when everything you thought your life would be suddenly falls apart? Can God really take the broken pieces and turn them into something beautiful?
On today's episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve welcomes home renovation personality and author Sara McDaniel, known for her work connected to HGTV, Magnolia Network, and Simply Southern Cottage.
Sara shares her remarkable journey through a devastating divorce, an unexpected job loss, and a life-threatening health crisis. Through it all, she discovered that God wasn't finished writing her story.
In her new book, The Bright Side of the Other Side: Notes from a Soul Restored, Sara shares how faith, perseverance, and God's grace helped transform her deepest struggles into a powerful testimony of restoration and redemption.
Order Sara's book <a href="https://a.co/d/00PA7FJA">https://a.co/d/00PA7FJA</a>
Also on today's show:
Election Results and God's Sovereignty: Following surprising election results, Steve reminds Christians that political outcomes never catch God off guard. No matter who's in Washington, God remains sovereign, and our ultimate hope must rest in Him rather than political power.
Seek &amp; Find &mdash; The Ten Lepers: In Luke 17:11&ndash;19, Jesus miraculously heals ten men suffering from leprosy, but only one returns to thank Him. Steve explores this fascinating encounter and challenges listeners to look more closely at the relationship between faith, obedience, and gratitude.
Faith and Culture Headlines:
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The Smallbone brothers of for KING &amp; COUNTRY fame turn their real-life journey of reconciliation into the upcoming film Drummer Boy.
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Comedian Druski partners with Netflix for Collect and Praise, a comedy examining the excesses and controversies of megachurch culture.
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Remembering Sarah Stone, daughter of Pastor Mike Stone, and her extraordinary testimony of faith, contentment, and joy in the face of suffering.
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Faith Between Your Ears: This week's memory verse is John 1:14, reminding us that Jesus Christ came to dwell among us, full of grace and truth.
Plus, there's another Dad Joke of the Day!
Whether you're walking through a difficult season, wondering what God is doing in your life, or simply needing encouragement, today's conversations will remind you that your circumstances don't have to define your future.
The Steve Marston Show &mdash; Helping You Live More Like Jesus.
Listen weekdays: 99.5 The Word &mdash; Little Rock, Arkansas | 3&ndash;4 PM AM 630 The Word &mdash; San Antonio, Texas
Watch more inspiring conversations on YouTube and find episodes, resources, and more at:
<a href="https://stevemarstonshow.com" data-rich-text-autolink="">https://stevemarstonshow.com</a>
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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