The Steve Marston Show

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It’s a Fun Friday on The Steve Marston Show, where faith and fun are both taken seriously. Steve kicks off the show with honest reflections, dad jokes, and a lighter Friday vibe before diving into weightier conversations that matter. The episode features a powerful clip from Hey Tabby with licensed Christian therapist Tabitha Westbrook and Matt Chandler, addressing church abuse, accountability, and the need for stronger guardrails in ministry. From there, Steve tackles surprising cultural headlines, including a thought-provoking new song from Amy Grant, reviews the week’s Babylon Bee satire, and introduces a new “Christian MythBusters” segment. Plus, Adam Holtz from Plugged In joins the show to break down movies, streaming content, and entertainment trends through a faith-based lens. Insightful, honest, and often humorous, this episode captures the heart of the show: learning how to follow Jesus more closely in everyday life.

It&rsquo;s a Fun Friday on The Steve Marston Show, where faith and fun are both taken seriously. Steve kicks off the show with honest reflections, dad jokes, and a lighter Friday vibe before diving into weightier conversations that matter. The episode features a powerful clip from Hey Tabby with licensed Christian therapist Tabitha Westbrook and Matt Chandler, addressing church abuse, accountability, and the need for stronger guardrails in ministry. From there, Steve tackles surprising cultural headlines, including a thought-provoking new song from Amy Grant, reviews the week&rsquo;s Babylon Bee satire, and introduces a new &ldquo;Christian MythBusters&rdquo; segment. Plus, Adam Holtz from Plugged In joins the show to break down movies, streaming content, and entertainment trends through a faith-based lens. Insightful, honest, and often humorous, this episode captures the heart of the show: learning how to follow Jesus more closely in everyday life.

Fun Friday Faith Check: Abuse, Culture, and Living Out What We Believe

On this episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve takes listeners into a thoughtful, honest conversation about forgiveness—what it truly means and why it matters when life hurts the most. Sparked by the public revelation of Philip Yancey’s long-term affair and the powerful response from his wife after 55 years of marriage, Steve unpacks biblical forgiveness as a process, not a pass, and explains why choosing forgiveness protects the heart from bitterness and despair.

The episode also features an in-depth conversation with licensed Christian counselor Tabitha Westbrook about her candid interview with pastor Matt Chandler, addressing abuse, repentance, church leadership failures, and what real accountability and healing should look like in the church. Along the way, Steve mixes in encouragement, listener stories, dad jokes, faith-driven news about Tim Tebow’s ministry to special needs families and caregivers, and practical resources to help listeners grow closer to God.

This is a real-world, grace-filled episode for anyone wrestling with betrayal, trauma, forgiveness, and the daily challenge of following Jesus.

Listen to the Pastor Matt Chandler episode of "Hey Tabi!" here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-churches-make-abuse-worse-and-how-they-can/id1787874485?i=1000743045708

On this episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve takes listeners into a thoughtful, honest conversation about forgiveness&mdash;what it truly means and why it matters when life hurts the most. Sparked by the public revelation of Philip Yancey&rsquo;s long-term affair and the powerful response from his wife after 55 years of marriage, Steve unpacks biblical forgiveness as a process, not a pass, and explains why choosing forgiveness protects the heart from bitterness and despair.
The episode also features an in-depth conversation with licensed Christian counselor Tabitha Westbrook about her candid interview with pastor Matt Chandler, addressing abuse, repentance, church leadership failures, and what real accountability and healing should look like in the church. Along the way, Steve mixes in encouragement, listener stories, dad jokes, faith-driven news about Tim Tebow&rsquo;s ministry to special needs families and caregivers, and practical resources to help listeners grow closer to God.
This is a real-world, grace-filled episode for anyone wrestling with betrayal, trauma, forgiveness, and the daily challenge of following Jesus. Listen to the Pastor Matt Chandler episode of "Hey Tabi!" here: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-churches-make-abuse-worse-and-how-they-can/id1787874485?i=1000743045708">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-churches-make-abuse-worse-and-how-they-can/id1787874485?i=1000743045708</a>

Forgiveness, Failure, and Healing: When Faith Meets Real-Life Betrayal - January 8, 2026

On this episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve tackles a wide-ranging and heartfelt conversation at the intersection of faith, leadership, and the next generation. The program opens with sobering news surrounding the public confession and retirement of longtime Christian author Philip Yancey, prompting an honest discussion about moral failure, repentance, accountability, and the cost of sin within Christian leadership.

Later, Steve is joined by pastor Mitch Granger to talk about the Passion Conference and the spiritual hunger he sees among college-aged believers today. Together they explore why younger Christians are asking hard questions, why questioning faith is not rebellion, and how the church can better engage and disciple the next generation. The episode closes with Scripture, encouragement, and a reminder that God often works powerfully through ordinary people willing to answer His call.

On this episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve tackles a wide-ranging and heartfelt conversation at the intersection of faith, leadership, and the next generation. The program opens with sobering news surrounding the public confession and retirement of longtime Christian author Philip Yancey, prompting an honest discussion about moral failure, repentance, accountability, and the cost of sin within Christian leadership.
Later, Steve is joined by pastor Mitch Granger to talk about the Passion Conference and the spiritual hunger he sees among college-aged believers today. Together they explore why younger Christians are asking hard questions, why questioning faith is not rebellion, and how the church can better engage and disciple the next generation. The episode closes with Scripture, encouragement, and a reminder that God often works powerfully through ordinary people willing to answer His call.

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