What does it really mean to be in the world, but not of the world?

As followers of Jesus, we are called to live differently—not out of fear, judgment, or a list of rules, but because our desire is to draw closer to God and live in a way that pleases Him.

In this message, we talk about standing firm in God’s truth, resisting the pressure to simply go along with what everyone else is doing, and remembering that we are called to be a light and an example in the world around us.

Being set apart doesn’t have to mean being confrontational. Sometimes it simply means knowing where you stand, drawing a line you will not cross, and choosing God’s way even when the world is moving in another direction.

Life is louder and more distracting than ever. Phones, social media, work, entertainment, constant notifications, and the pressure to stay connected can easily consume our attention—but God is still calling us to slow down, listen, and walk closely with Him.

In this message, Terry shares practical ways to intentionally make room for God in everyday life, stay grounded in His Word, and turn ordinary moments—your morning, commute, exercise, or quiet time—into opportunities to strengthen your relationship with Him.

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” — Psalm 119:105

When the world gets noisy, we don't have to let it determine where our attention goes. We can reset, return to God, and allow Him to lead us through every distraction.

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Can you ever truly outgive God?

Giving is about far more than money. We can give our time, talents, resources, encouragement, and whatever God has placed in our hands. In this episode of God Still Speaks, Terry Steffen explores what Scripture teaches about giving with a willing heart, trusting God with what we have, and recognizing His provision in our lives.

God’s provision may not always look the way we expect or arrive on our timetable, but we can trust Him with what we give and with what we need.

📖 Scriptures referenced: John 3:16 Matthew 6:25–34 Malachi 3:10

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Trust is one of the most important parts of our relationship with God. We may say we trust Him—but what happens when His direction doesn’t make sense, the circumstances feel uncomfortable, or life seems to be going sideways?

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, we look at what Scripture teaches about trusting God more deeply. If we want to hear His voice and walk closely with Him, we have to trust not only who He is, but also what He says and where He leads.

We’ll talk about how trust grows through experience, why peace and hope are connected to relying on God, and how every time we trust Him and see His faithfulness, we build a history with Him that strengthens our faith for the next step.

Scriptures referenced include: Proverbs 3:5–6, Psalm 9:10, Psalm 33:4–6, Psalm 84:12, Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 40:28–31, Romans 15:13, Proverbs 28:26, Proverbs 11:28, and Psalm 20:7.

Trust Him when it makes sense. Trust Him when it doesn’t. Trust Him when it’s uncomfortable. And keep building your relationship with the God who has proven Himself faithful.

Addiction often carries shame, secrecy, and the feeling that you should be able to overcome it on your own—especially when you love God and want to live differently. But addiction may be a symptom of something deeper, including unresolved hurt, trauma, and patterns that need healing.

In this episode of God Still Speaks, Terry shares from her own experience with addiction and talks about bringing the struggle honestly before God instead of hiding from Him. This is not a message of condemnation. It is a message about God’s love, healing, freedom, and the possibility of being set free from the things that keep us bound.

If you are struggling with addiction, or you love someone who is, this episode is meant to remind you that your struggle does not separate you from the love of God—and you do not have to stay stuck.

Two longtime friends reflect on the challenges and joys of walking with God.

In this heartfelt conversation, they share what has been difficult in their Christian walks, what they treasure most about their relationship with the Lord, and some of the moments that have shaped their faith along the way.

Walking with God doesn't mean every season is easy, but through the waiting, growing, learning, and unexpected moments, He remains faithful.

Join us for an honest conversation about a lifetime of learning to walk with the Lord.

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, Terry looks at John 15:1 and the picture of God as the husbandman—the One who tends, prunes, and cultivates. Singleness doesn’t mean your life is on hold. God can still be growing you, directing your steps, establishing the work of your hands, and preparing your heart while you wait.

The episode closes with a prayer for anyone trusting God with this season and with the desire for a future partner.

Scripture: John 15:1

Have you ever felt frustrated in your walk with God, even when you genuinely desire to follow Him?

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, we turn to Psalm 19:14 and consider what this simple prayer can invite us to examine in our own relationship with the Lord. Sometimes going deeper with God begins with allowing Him to draw our attention to something we may have overlooked.

God still speaks—but are we truly listening?

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, we explore what it means to trust the Lord, recognize His direction, and be willing to respond when He calls.

Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us not to rely solely on our own understanding, but to acknowledge God and allow Him to direct our paths. Following His leading may require faith, obedience, patience, and the willingness to move even when we cannot see the entire road ahead.

Every believer is called to listen for God’s direction and decide how they will respond. The question is not simply whether God is speaking, but whether our hearts are open and ready to follow Him.

If you’ve been seeking direction, wrestling with a decision, or wondering what God may be asking of you, this message is an encouragement to trust Him and be willing to answer when He calls.

God still speaks. Are you ready to answer?

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Are you experiencing everything God intended for your Christian life—or are you only using a small part of what He has given you?

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, we use the picture of a smartphone being used as little more than a paperweight to consider how easily believers can settle into a limited version of the Christian life.

God created you with intention. Your gifts, experiences, compassion, abilities, and opportunities can all become part of the work He wants to accomplish through you. But discovering that purpose often requires listening for His direction and being willing to respond when He leads.

We’ll talk about recognizing the gifts God has placed within you, stepping beyond what is comfortable or familiar, and allowing obedience to open the door to a deeper and more purposeful walk with Him.

If you’ve ever wondered whether there could be more to your Christian life, this message is an invitation to listen, seek, and discover how God may be calling you to use what He has already placed in your hands.

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works…” — Ephesians 2:10

Every day, the world influences the way we think, what we value, and how we choose to live. But God calls His people to something different.

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, we explore the message of Romans 12:2 and what it really means to be transformed by the renewing of your mind rather than simply conforming to the world around you.

True transformation begins on the inside. As we spend time with God, study His Word, and allow His truth to take root in our hearts, He begins changing the way we think, respond, make decisions, and live out our faith.

We’ll talk about making room for God’s Word to shape our thoughts, recognizing the influences competing for our attention, and allowing our relationship with Jesus to continually transform us from the inside out.

If you want to grow deeper in your faith and become more intentional about allowing God—not the world—to shape your life, this message is an encouragement to pursue lasting transformation.

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” — Romans 12:2

What do you do when life gives you every reason to feel discouraged?

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, we talk about choosing hope even when circumstances are difficult and the answers you’re waiting for haven’t come yet.

Happiness and hope don’t require pretending that everything is okay. Sometimes they begin with remembering what God has already brought you through, recognizing the good that still remains, and choosing to keep your heart focused on Him instead of allowing discouragement to take over.

Even in seasons that don’t make sense, God is still faithful, still present, and still worthy of our trust.

If you’re walking through disappointment, uncertainty, or a difficult season, this message is an encouragement to look beyond the weight of the moment and remember where your strength truly comes from.

“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” — Nehemiah 8:10

Reading the Bible is important—but what does it mean to let God’s Word become so deeply rooted in us that it naturally shapes the way we think, pray, and live?

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, Terry explores what it means to let the Word of Christ “dwell in you richly” and how Scripture can become more than something we simply read. God’s Word can encourage us, strengthen our faith, guide our decisions, and help us recognize His truth throughout our everyday lives.

We’ll also look at a simple practice believers have used for generations to hide God’s Word in their hearts and allow Scripture to become a natural part of their relationship with Him.

If you want to grow closer to Jesus, know God’s Word more deeply, and allow Scripture to influence your life beyond your Bible-reading time, this message is an invitation to become truly saturated in Scripture.

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly…” — Colossians 3:16

Have you ever felt like your relationship with God depends entirely on how hard you pursue Him?

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, we explore an encouraging truth: seeking God is not a one-sided relationship. Scripture reveals a God who not only invites us to draw near to Him, but who desires closeness with us in return.

Using the promise found in James 4:8—“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you”—we’ll look at what this means for prayer, faith, and the way we approach our relationship with God.

You don’t have to earn God’s attention or convince Him to care. He already desires relationship with His people and continually invites us to know Him more deeply.

If you’ve felt distant from God, discouraged in prayer, or as though you’re doing all the reaching, this message offers a reminder that God is reaching toward you too.

Take another step toward Him—and trust that He desires to draw near to you.

Have you ever considered whether you’ve put limits on your relationship with God without even realizing it?

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, we look at Paul’s time in Athens and a truth that still applies today: people can be sincere, religious, and genuinely desire to know God while still keeping Him at a distance.

Sometimes the “box” we build around God is made from comfort, routine, past experiences, familiar expectations, or simply what feels safe. We become content with what we already know instead of continuing to seek a deeper relationship with Him.

God never intended our walk with Him to become stagnant or confined. He invites us to keep growing, seeking, listening, and discovering more of who He is.

This episode is a challenge to examine the limits we may have placed on God and ask whether we are truly pursuing Him—or simply staying comfortable with what we already know.

The question isn’t whether God has more for us. The question is: how big is your box?

Start your day by placing yourself, your family, and everything ahead of you into God’s hands.

In this special prayer episode of God Still Speaks!, we pray for forgiveness, spiritual renewal, protection, healing, provision, favor, guidance, and the peace of God. Rooted in Scripture, this prayer is an opportunity to quiet your heart, seek the Lord, and begin your day focused on His presence and promises.

Together, we pray over our children, grandchildren, families, and loved ones; ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit; seek God’s protection and provision; and pray for healing, strength, and peace in our homes, Israel, Jerusalem, and the nations.

Whether you are facing uncertainty, carrying a heavy burden, praying for someone you love, or simply wanting to begin your morning closer to God, join me in prayer and trust Him with the day ahead.

May your faith be strengthened, your heart renewed, and your spirit reminded that God is with you wherever today leads.

Who is your father—really?

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, we explore the story of the Prodigal Son and the incredible love of God as our Heavenly Father.

For many people, trusting God as a Father can be difficult when experiences with an earthly father have included rejection, abandonment, disappointment, or pain. But God is not limited by human failure. Our past experiences may shape how we see fatherhood, but they do not define who God is.

Through the story of the Prodigal Son, we’ll talk about God’s love, forgiveness, restoration, identity, and what it means to come home to a Father who is waiting with open arms.

No matter how far you’ve wandered, how broken you feel, or how unworthy you may think you are, God has not stopped loving you or wanting a relationship with you.

If past hurt has made it difficult to trust God, this episode offers encouragement to see your Heavenly Father through a new lens and begin building a deeper relationship with Him.

Your earthly father may have failed you, but your Heavenly Father never will.

What do you do when life feels uncertain and the way forward seems impossible?

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, we look at how God provides, protects, and makes a way for His people even in the middle of overwhelming circumstances. Just as He made a path through the sea for Moses and the children of Israel, God is still able to bring peace in chaos, open doors, and provide exactly what is needed.

Fear, financial pressure, emotional exhaustion, relationship struggles, and uncertainty about the future can make it difficult to trust. But God knows what we need before we even ask, and we do not have to carry every burden alone.

If you have been praying for breakthrough, provision, peace, direction, or simply the strength to keep going, this message is an encouragement to place your trust in the God who is already at work.

You may not see the answer yet, but that does not mean God is absent. He is still fighting for you.

What if one of the greatest sources of spiritual freedom isn’t something dramatic, but something deeply personal—forgiveness?

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, we explore the unexpected power of choosing to forgive and what can happen when we finally release the hurt, anger, and resentment we’ve been carrying.

Forgiveness doesn’t mean pretending the wrong never happened or excusing someone’s behavior. Instead, it allows us to release the burden, make room for healing, and move forward in the freedom and peace God desires for us.

Through biblical principles, personal insight, and practical encouragement, we’ll talk about forgiveness, reconciliation, obedience, and allowing God to work in the painful places of our lives.

If you’re struggling to forgive someone, carrying wounds from the past, or simply wanting to grow deeper in your relationship with God, this message will encourage you to consider what forgiveness could unlock in your own life.

God still speaks—and sometimes His direction leads us toward the very freedom we didn’t know we needed.

What’s the difference between thanking God for what He has done and praising Him for who He is?

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, we explore the powerful roles of both praise and thanksgiving in our relationship with God. Thanksgiving recognizes His blessings, miracles, provision, and mighty works, while praise comes from a heart that chooses to honor and trust Him in every season—even before circumstances change.

We’ll talk about how praise and gratitude can shift your perspective during difficult times, strengthen your faith, quiet worry, and help you become more sensitive to God’s presence and His voice.

You’ll also discover what it means to thank God before the breakthrough, praise Him through the valleys as well as on the mountaintops, and develop a deeper life of worship and trust.

When our focus shifts from our circumstances to who God is, it can change everything.

Have you ever wondered whether God is speaking to you—and what might happen if you learned to recognize His voice?

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, we explore how hearing from God can change not only your own life, but also the lives of the people around you. God can work through prayer, encouragement, prophecy, dreams, spiritual gifts, and the leading of the Holy Spirit to guide His people and minister to others.

We’ll talk about learning to recognize God’s voice, understanding and using the gifts He has given you, and the importance of faith, obedience, and discernment when you believe God is leading you.

You don’t have to be extraordinary for God to use you. Ordinary people who are willing to listen and follow His direction can make an extraordinary difference in someone else’s life.

God still speaks. The question is: are we listening?

“My sheep hear My voice…” — John 10:27

Have you ever stopped and asked yourself, “Why am I here?”

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, we explore questions of purpose, identity, and the meaning God has placed on your life.

You are not here by accident. God has a purpose for you, and sometimes His direction comes in ways we don’t immediately recognize or expect. Learning to listen for His voice can help bring clarity when you feel uncertain, lost, or unsure of what comes next.

If you’ve been searching for meaning, asking God for direction, or wondering whether there is more to your life than what you can currently see, this message offers encouragement to keep seeking Him and listening for His guidance.

Your purpose may not always be obvious, but that doesn’t mean God is silent.

God still speaks… are you listening?

Does Jesus still speak to people today—and can He use visions to bring direction, peace, or understanding?

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, I share several deeply personal experiences that I believe were encounters with Jesus through visions. Some came during uncertain moments and brought clear direction. Others filled me with a peace I couldn’t explain, while a few seemed to carry meaning that only became clear later in my life.

These experiences strengthened my faith, brought clarity when I needed it most, and reminded me that God is still present and active in the lives of His people.

We’ll also consider what it means to approach spiritual experiences with faith and discernment rather than simply accepting every impression at face value.

If you’ve ever wondered whether God still speaks through visions, or you’re looking for encouragement as you learn to recognize the ways He may be communicating with you, this episode is for you.

God still speaks—and sometimes He meets us in ways we never expected.

Have you ever felt like your past was too messy, too painful, or too complicated to share?

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, we talk about the power of testimony and why the story you’ve been afraid to tell may be the very story God wants to use to encourage someone else.

Your experiences—the victories, the struggles, the mistakes, and the healing—can become a source of hope for people walking through similar circumstances. What once felt like something to hide may become evidence of what God has done in your life.

We’ll explore why fear, shame, and feelings of unworthiness can keep us silent, and why stepping out in faith and sharing our testimony can bring encouragement, freedom, and connection.

God still speaks—and sometimes He chooses to speak through our stories.

If you’ve been wondering whether your testimony matters, this episode is an encouragement to stop hiding your story and allow God to use it for His glory.

Can God still speak through dreams today?

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, I share a deeply personal experience in which God spoke to me through a dream and revealed a specific date—one that later proved to have a very special meaning.

I’ll share what I saw in the dream, what God revealed, and how watching it come to pass strengthened my faith and reminded me that God is neither distant nor silent. He can communicate with His people in deeply personal and sometimes unexpected ways.

We’ll also look at what the Bible says about dreams and discuss how to approach spiritual dreams with wisdom and discernment rather than assuming every dream carries a message from God.

If you’ve ever wondered whether God could be speaking to you through a dream, an impression, His Word, or another quiet prompting, this testimony may encourage you to pay closer attention.

God still speaks—and sometimes He reveals things long before we understand why they matter.

Have you ever prayed and wondered if your words were getting any further than the ceiling? When God seems silent, it can be easy to question whether He is listening—or whether we are hearing Him at all.

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, we talk honestly about those quiet seasons when prayer feels difficult and God’s voice seems far away. We’ll explore how to reconnect with Him, continue seeking Him when you don’t immediately hear an answer, and grow deeper in your faith through the silence.

A quiet season doesn’t mean God has stopped listening or stopped working. Sometimes these seasons can become opportunities to draw closer to Him and learn to recognize His voice in new ways.

If you’ve been struggling in your prayer life, wondering whether God hears you, or longing to feel close to Him again, this episode offers encouragement, hope, and a reminder that God still speaks—even when He seems quiet.

Following God’s voice isn’t always as simple as hearing something and immediately knowing exactly what it means.

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, I share real experiences from my own life—times when I understood what the Lord was showing me and followed His direction, and times when I misunderstood, hesitated, or simply missed the mark.

Through these stories, we’ll explore how to grow in discernment, recognize the difference between hearing God and correctly understanding what He is saying, and learn from the moments when we don’t get everything right.

Walking with God is a journey of listening, learning, trusting, and growing. Even our mistakes can teach us to recognize His voice more clearly the next time He speaks.

Join me as we learn how to hear, discern, and follow God’s voice with greater confidence.

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, we look at four simple, practical things you can do every day to become more sensitive to the Lord’s voice.

Hearing from God doesn’t have to feel complicated or mysterious. By creating space to listen, staying grounded in His Word, and becoming more intentional about your relationship with Him, you can begin to recognize the ways He may already be speaking into your life.

These four keys are designed to help you slow down, pay attention, and grow more confident in discerning God’s guidance in everyday situations.

If you want to hear from the Lord more clearly and deepen your walk with Him, this episode is a practical place to begin.

Hearing from God isn’t reserved for a select few—it’s something every believer can learn to recognize.

In this episode of God Still Speaks!, I continue sharing my own journey of learning to hear and recognize the Lord’s voice through real experiences from my life.

I share two powerful moments: the unexpected time God let me know that someone was going to give me a car, and the reassurance He gave me before my granddaughter’s heart surgery that she was going to be just fine.

Through these stories, we’ll look at what it can be like when God speaks, how we can begin recognizing His voice, and why learning to listen can transform the way we walk through both everyday circumstances and frightening moments.

God still speaks—and you may already be hearing Him more than you realize.

Join me as we learn to recognize, trust, and follow the voice of God.

Have you ever wondered if God still speaks to people today?

In God Still Speaks!, I share true stories from my own life of times God has spoken to me through dreams, sudden thoughts, warnings, visions, answered prayers, and the quiet prompting of His voice.

I’ll share what I’ve learned about recognizing God’s voice, discerning when He is speaking, and having the faith to follow where He leads. Learning to hear from God changed my life—and I believe He wants a personal relationship with you, too.

You may already be hearing from God without realizing it.

Through personal testimony, biblical truth, practical encouragement, and lessons learned along the way, God Still Speaks! is here to help you grow in faith, draw closer to God, and become more confident in recognizing and following His voice.

Tune in, listen, and learn to recognize the Father’s voice.