In this episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve reflects on the unique message of Psalm 88—the only psalm that ends without a clear note of hope—and explores what believers can do when God feels silent. Drawing from personal experience and Scripture, Steve encourages listeners to remain faithful in prayer, Bible study, worship, and trust even during seasons of spiritual dryness.

Later, pastor, author, and Christian apologist Joe Manning joins the show to answer listener questions about salvation, Romans 10:9-10, Christian denominations, Jesus' parables, God's names in the Old Testament, the role of Matthias and Paul among the apostles, the differences between the four Gospels, and how Orthodox Judaism views salvation today.

Steve also discusses the upcoming sequel to The Shack by William Paul Young, offering thoughts on Christian fiction, theology, and biblical discernment. Plus, he examines Beth Moore's concerns about the Southern Baptist Convention's proposed stance on women in ministry, shares comments from The Chosen actor Jonathan Roumie, presents the weekly Bible memory verse from Psalm 1, and wraps up with a dose of humor.

Topics include:
• Psalm 88 and seasons of spiritual silence
• Trusting God when prayers seem unanswered
• Romans 10 and salvation by faith
• Why there are so many Christian denominations
• Why Jesus taught in parables
• Yahweh, Jehovah, and the names of God
• Matthias vs. Paul as apostles
• Synoptic Gospels and the Gospel of John
• Orthodox Judaism and salvation
• The Shack sequel controversy
• Beth Moore and the Southern Baptist Convention
• Jonathan Roumie on portraying Jesus in The Chosen
• Psalm 1 Bible memory challenge
• Christian encouragement and humor

In this episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve reflects on the unique message of Psalm 88&mdash;the only psalm that ends without a clear note of hope&mdash;and explores what believers can do when God feels silent. Drawing from personal experience and Scripture, Steve encourages listeners to remain faithful in prayer, Bible study, worship, and trust even during seasons of spiritual dryness.
Later, pastor, author, and Christian apologist Joe Manning joins the show to answer listener questions about salvation, Romans 10:9-10, Christian denominations, Jesus' parables, God's names in the Old Testament, the role of Matthias and Paul among the apostles, the differences between the four Gospels, and how Orthodox Judaism views salvation today.
Steve also discusses the upcoming sequel to The Shack by William Paul Young, offering thoughts on Christian fiction, theology, and biblical discernment. Plus, he examines Beth Moore's concerns about the Southern Baptist Convention's proposed stance on women in ministry, shares comments from The Chosen actor Jonathan Roumie, presents the weekly Bible memory verse from Psalm 1, and wraps up with a dose of humor.
Topics include: &bull; Psalm 88 and seasons of spiritual silence &bull; Trusting God when prayers seem unanswered &bull; Romans 10 and salvation by faith &bull; Why there are so many Christian denominations &bull; Why Jesus taught in parables &bull; Yahweh, Jehovah, and the names of God &bull; Matthias vs. Paul as apostles &bull; Synoptic Gospels and the Gospel of John &bull; Orthodox Judaism and salvation &bull; The Shack sequel controversy &bull; Beth Moore and the Southern Baptist Convention &bull; Jonathan Roumie on portraying Jesus in The Chosen &bull; Psalm 1 Bible memory challenge &bull; Christian encouragement and humor

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.