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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Gene Appel
1208 episodes
20 hours ago
Welcome to 2026! A brand new year means a fresh playing field, a chance to invite God to take new territory in our lives. But if we’re honest, change can be hard. Most of us say we want transformation, but few are truly ready for the discomfort it brings. Today we explore why change is at the very heart of following Jesus and how Acts 3:19 promises “times of refreshing” when we’re willing to turn and walk in a new direction. This could be the year everything shifts in your relationship with G...
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Welcome to 2026! A brand new year means a fresh playing field, a chance to invite God to take new territory in our lives. But if we’re honest, change can be hard. Most of us say we want transformation, but few are truly ready for the discomfort it brings. Today we explore why change is at the very heart of following Jesus and how Acts 3:19 promises “times of refreshing” when we’re willing to turn and walk in a new direction. This could be the year everything shifts in your relationship with G...
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1186: Ready for Change in 2026?
Welcome to 2026! A brand new year means a fresh playing field, a chance to invite God to take new territory in our lives. But if we’re honest, change can be hard. Most of us say we want transformation, but few are truly ready for the discomfort it brings. Today we explore why change is at the very heart of following Jesus and how Acts 3:19 promises “times of refreshing” when we’re willing to turn and walk in a new direction. This could be the year everything shifts in your relationship with G...
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23 hours ago
5 minutes

Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1185: Born in a Manger, Buried in Baptism, Raised to New Life
Merry Christmas Eve, friend. Today on Pursuing God, we’re tracing the journey of Jesus from the manger to the Jordan River — and what it means for your life right now. He wasn’t just born to be admired in a nativity scene; He came to be followed. Born in a manger, buried in baptism, and raised to bring new life to anyone willing to say yes. As we light the final Advent candle and reflect on His birth, I want to invite you to consider the personal invitation Jesus offers: to be made new. And f...
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1 week ago
6 minutes

Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1184: The Pain of Christmas & the Promise of Jesus
Christmas isn’t always “the most wonderful time of the year.” For some of us, this time of year magnifies the pain we’re carrying… the empty chair at the table, the tension in relationships, the dreams that haven’t come true. Today I want to talk about the hard side of Christmas and remind you of the powerful promise Jesus makes in the middle of it all: “Behold, I am making all things new.” Not someday. Not just in heaven. But right now, even in the middle of your heartache. If this Christmas...
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1 week ago
6 minutes

Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1183: From Worry to Worship
In this final week of Advent, Gene Appel invites you to shift your perspective from anxiety to awe. As we reflect on Isaiah 12 and the promise of salvation, we’re reminded that we don’t have to stay stuck in the cycle of worry. Instead, we’re called to draw close to our Mighty God—to turn our monologue of stress into a dialogue of trust. Whether you’re weighed down by finances, relationships, or uncertainty this Christmas, this will help you move from fear to faith, and from panic to prayer, ...
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2 weeks ago
7 minutes

Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1182: Worship Is Love Expressed
As we wrap up the third week of Advent, we’ve spent these days looking at Jesus as YOUR KING. We close this week by returning to the wise men, who traveled for months, maybe years, to bow before Jesus and offer their gifts. Their worship wasn’t casual or convenient; it was love expressed. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each epis...
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2 weeks ago
6 minutes

Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1181: Behold This Is For Everyone
“Behold, your King is coming to you.” Today, we trace how the Christmas story itself declares that Jesus didn’t come for one group, one ethnicity, or one nation, He came for the world. From lowly shepherds to foreign Magi, God made it unmistakably clear: the good news is for everyone. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode ...
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2 weeks ago
5 minutes

Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1180: What Honors God Most?
Today, we explore the powerful contrast between two very different gifts brought to Jesus, costly treasures from the wise men and two simple pigeons from Mary and Joseph. One extravagant, one humble… yet both equally honoring to God. Why? Because God doesn’t measure the amount, He measures the proportion and the heart behind it. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction th...
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2 weeks ago
6 minutes

Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1179: The Gifts Fit for a King
Today, we walk through the often-misunderstood story of the wise men, their long journey, intentional worship, and the deeply symbolic gifts they brought to Jesus. Gold for the King. Frankincense for the High Priest. Myrrh for the Savior who came to die. Their gifts weren’t last-minute add-ons; they were thoughtful, planned acts of worship. As we enter the busiest days of December, this episode invites you to consider: Are you offering Jesus your leftovers, or your first and best? Let’s make ...
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2 weeks ago
5 minutes

Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1178: Behold, Your King Is Coming
Step into the third week of Advent with the powerful declaration from Zechariah: “Behold, your King is coming to you… having salvation.” Today, we reflect on the wise men, their gifts, and what it means to worship the One who has everything yet still desires our hearts. In a season filled with noise, hurry, and gift-giving, this episode invites you to slow down, become a worshipper again, and honor the King who has come near. Before we give gifts to one another, may we first offer our gratitu...
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3 weeks ago
6 minutes

Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1177: The Invitation That Could Change Everything
Fear not, a reminder of the extraordinary joy at the heart of Christmas. Today’s episode invites you to slow down, create space in this busy season, and consider how God wants to use your life, right where you live, to shine His light. Just as the shepherds shared the good news with everyone they knew, God invites us to do the same. Who in your life needs hope, encouragement, or an invitation this Christmas? Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and...
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3 weeks ago
6 minutes

Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1176: Knowing About vs Believing
In today’s Advent reflection, we revisit the shepherds’ fear and their courageous decision to explore what God was revealing to them. Many of us are just “18 inches” from Jesus, the distance between knowing about Him in our minds and believing in Him with our hearts. This episode invites you to quiet the noise, recognize God’s voice, and take that final step through two powerful words: I believe. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash com...
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3 weeks ago
6 minutes

Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1175: Good News for Everyone
As we continue the second week of Advent, we turn to a moment in the Christmas story that reminds us just how wide God’s love reaches. The angel announces, “Fear not, for behold I bring you good news of great joy for all people,” and the first to hear it weren’t kings or influencers, they were shepherds at the bottom of society’s ladder. Today’s episode invites you to “take a look” at the radical inclusivity of Christmas and remember that Jesus came for everyone, everywhere, including you. No...
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3 weeks ago
6 minutes

Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1174: Surrender Breaks the Power of Fear
Advent reminds us that long before we pursued God, He was already pursuing us. Today, we explore why surrender, the very choice Mary and Joseph made in their most overwhelming moments, is the antidote to fear. From bad timing and impossible circumstances to a wave analogy that hits close to home, this episode shows how moving toward what scares us, rather than running from it, opens our lives to God’s peace and strength. Fruit grows in soil cultivated by surrender, and this season invites us ...
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3 weeks ago
6 minutes

Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1173: Fear Not! Trusting God in Uncertain Moments
Step into the second week of Advent with the angel’s invitation: Fear not. Today, we look at Mary and Joseph’s story and how God met them in the middle of confusion, fear, and an uncertain future. As we light the “Fear Not” candle, take a moment to slow down, reflect on God’s presence in your own circumstances, and remember that Immanuel, God with us, makes courage possible. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in S...
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4 weeks ago
6 minutes

Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1172: The Love Behind Letting Go
Today’s reflection is realizing the heart of Christmas is God letting go of His Son because of His love for us. Discover how learning to “let go” in your own life can open the door to reaching the one person who needs Jesus most. This episode invites you to trust, release control, and follow the example of a God who let go to rescue you. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conv...
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1 month ago
6 minutes

Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1171: God Who Let Go for Us
Why would Jesus let go of heaven to come to earth as a baby? Today, we explore John 1 and the stunning truth that the Word became flesh, fully God and fully human, so we could be forgiven, restored, and set free. If guilt or regret has been weighing you down, this episode offers hope, clarity, and the reminder that everything we need is found in Jesus. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by ...
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1 month ago
6 minutes

Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1170: Open the Door of Your Heart
You're invited to pause and really behold what Christmas means. Isaiah 7:14 tells us that a virgin would conceive and give birth to a son called Immanuel, which means God with us. Today, we look at the birth of Jesus through the eyes of Joseph and Mary and the closed doors they faced in Bethlehem. Their story reminds us that God often arrives in the most unexpected places and invites us to open the door of our own hearts in return. Whether you are opening that door for the first time or openi...
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1 month ago
5 minutes

Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1169: The Miracle of God’s Pursuit
Advent reminds us that before we ever pursued God, He was already pursuing us. In this episode we reflect on Isaiah 7:14, the miracle of the virgin birth, and the wonder of Immanuel God with us. Discover the beauty of a God who steps into our world, draws near in our darkest moments, and shows us what His presence really means. A powerful reminder of hope, closeness, and the heart of Christmas. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash co...
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1 month ago
6 minutes

Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1168: The Meaning of Immanuel: God With Us
Step into the first week of Advent with a simple but powerful reminder: God is with us. Today we look at the meaning of “Behold” and the incredible impact of Jesus’ coming, from a manger in Bethlehem to the shaping of history itself. As we begin this season together, take a moment to slow down, reflect on Immanuel, and thank God for coming near. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastsid...
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1 month ago
5 minutes

Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1167: Defiant Gratitude in Disappointment
Discover how to give thanks even when life does not go the way you hoped. This Thanksgiving message explores Habakkuk’s declaration of nevertheless gratitude, the discipline of disappointment, and the daily gifts God places right in front of us. A heartfelt reminder to wake up tomorrow and say thank you, not because life is perfect but because God is faithful. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and sh...
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1 month ago
5 minutes

Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Welcome to 2026! A brand new year means a fresh playing field, a chance to invite God to take new territory in our lives. But if we’re honest, change can be hard. Most of us say we want transformation, but few are truly ready for the discomfort it brings. Today we explore why change is at the very heart of following Jesus and how Acts 3:19 promises “times of refreshing” when we’re willing to turn and walk in a new direction. This could be the year everything shifts in your relationship with G...