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The Nook Podcast

Steven Murphywww.nookpodcast.com

Real Faith in Real Time. Because faith is messy and rarely symmetrical. Discussions about the real highs and lows of faith in Christ. Current topics addressed via stories with special guests and commentary.

Episodes

I went Back to Ohio to Plant a Church and... WHAT? - Neil Greathouse

Send us a text Church planting is not for the faint of heart when everything is normal; mix in a global pandemic at the same time and it takes on a whole new set of stresses. While that may make the task that much more daunting, Neil and Gina Greathouse are still at it. This episode offers a peek into all of the craziness of starting a church, especially when you have to throw all of your plans out the window and still go for it. Neil's links: Trademark Church His VIDEO with Tyler Tarver *** Que...

Mar 08, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 8

MY Marketing; What Does My Life Say - Dustin Bryson

Send us a text I have worked in the video production, marketing, and advertising industries for a long time and that leaves me very aware of how brands and businesses do their messaging to the masses. Frankly, I'm not a fan of most of today's advertising. (A video explaining more of my thoughts can be seen HERE ). In this episode, I sit down with my friend, Dustin Bryson. He has a ton of experience in marketing and advertising too. We break down what it all means, but more importantly, how each ...

Mar 01, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 7

When God says "Go" - Stephanie Smith

Send us a text TV News is an interesting world; fast paced, ever-shifting, and moving place to place. Stephanie Smith was working in a big TV market and initially had designs on staying... but that's about the time that God told her that it was time to move on. He will do that; give you your next move without telling you what's beyond that. While it may seem crazy to some, that is exactly what faith and obedience are all about. Check out Stephanie's Instagram feed. *** Questions or comments abou...

Feb 22, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Mental Health Priorities. Chris McCaherty, LPC

Send us a text Mental health has become more of a discussion topic in recent months but there are still so many people dealing with issues and not seeking our the help needed to stay on top of their issues. In this episode, I sit down with my own counselor and delve into a little of my own story as well as what others with similar symptoms can do. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 A video about my own dark night of the soul can be seen HERE *** Questions or comments about this or...

Feb 15, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 5

God and Goat Farming - Ed Wiley, Stand-Up Comedian.

Send us a text I love meeting fascinating people and then getting to introduce them to you! You could search the world over and be hard-pressed to find an individual as unique as Ed Wiley. A mixed bag of family, software engineering, goat farming, and stand-up comedy! Click HERE for Ed's Twitter Account Ed's Facebook PAGE *** Questions or comments about this or any episode: My email: [email protected] Join our Facebook page ! Steven's Social Media: @Murphy24p Instagram and Twitter Support t...

Feb 08, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 4

From desperation to seeking God deeply. Tim Shelton from Seek Well

Send us a text It's a pleasure to introduce you to Tim Shelton, founder of Seek Well ... a great organization that is all about helping people to go past just knowing about God to really knowing him, and seeking him well on a daily basis. Tim is offering listeners of The Nook a great discount on "Listen" - This is so much more than just another book; it's a 7 week, guided experience designed to walk you through and into a deeper relationship with Jesus. Click HERE and add the book to your cart. ...

Feb 01, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 3

A Marriage Worth Fighting For; Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley

Send us a text Covid has taken an enormous toll on marriages and families since the pandemic started. Husbands and wives suddenly forced to quarantine and home school their kids... so much change all at once can bring incredible challenge. Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley have been working to help couples build better marriages for many years. In this episode, they offer some great insights for anyone who is married or even considering marriage during this crazy time. Greg and Erin's latest book: Recon...

Feb 01, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 2

The Nook 101 - What It's All About

Send us a text Welcome to The Nook! This is a short but deeper look into what you can expect from this podcast on a weekly basis. Faith in God is messy and rarely symmetrical or predictable. Most of the time you'll be hearing stories and real insights from my guests who are all still in the process of walking out their own faith. I believe that we can learn so much from each other and lean on each other. A video about The Nook: https://youtu.be/YErn8bDEH0I Questions or comments about this or any...

Feb 01, 20214 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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