Encouraging Word Podcast - Rocky River United Methodist Church

Paul and Steven are back after a busy summer and are excited to begin recording new episodes of the Encouraging Word podcast! Their first series takes a deep dive into understanding and discerning God’s will for our lives a question and concern that many of us wrestle with. Join Paul and Steven as they explore this important topic, share their insights, and discuss what it means to seek and follow God’s will in our everyday lives.

In the latest episode of our friendship series, Paul and Steven chat about the hurdles friendships might encounter and how we can tackle them, if we can. Tune in today!

Paul and Steven share practical ways to strengthen relationships, encourage one another, and build deeper connections. Along the way, they also have some fun with their “fit” segment and leave listeners with a thought-provoking question to reflect on at the end.

Join Paul and Steven for a thoughtful conversation on the power of friendship and how it shapes who we become. They tackle questions like: How do friendships start? Why are they so important? And what does a biblical perspective on friendship look like? Tune in today to listen or watch the discussion.

Together, Paul and Steven explore two powerful prayers from the New Testament, drawing out key themes. They reflect on how these prayers have shaped their own lives. They share how these prayers have touched their own journeys. They’re hoping it will inspire listeners to grow in their own prayer practices, too.

Together, Paul and Steven explore two powerful prayers from the Old Testament, unpacking what they reveal about how people relate to God in moments of need, repentance, and trust. As they walk through these prayers, they highlight key themes that have impacted them.

Paul and Steven openly discuss their top 5 distractions they face when it comes to prayer. We know we’re not alone in this—most of us wrestle with wandering minds, phone notifications, daily stress, random to-do lists popping up, or just plain exhaustion when we try to quiet our hearts and speak to God. What about you?

In this episode, Paul and Steven use the Bible study tools from the previous episode to break down a well-known passage of scripture, John 3:1-21. Join them today to take your Bible study to the next level.

Join Paul and Steven as they speak through a simple step-by-step approach for how to have in-depth Bible study. Downloadable form below is the form Paul and Steven will be discussing in this podcast. Download and use today!

Paul and Steven discuss how this Christmas season feels like they have lost that Christmas Spirit. Listen today to see what has contributed to the lost Christmas Spirit.

Paul and Steven discuss how this Christmas season feels like they have lost that Christmas Spirit. Listen today to see what has contributed to the lost Christmas Spirit.

Join Paul and Steven as they conclude the series on how to defend and share your faith, addressing the question: Is Christianity a Crutch? To some, faith is a refuge from confronting the harsh realities of life.

In this episode, hosts Paul and Steven explore one of the hardest questions in faith—why a good God allows suffering and evil. They discuss biblical insights and practical ways to respond with truth, compassion, and confidence when sharing your faith.

In this episode, Paul and Steven address a common question about faith: If God is real, why doesn't He make Himself obvious to everyone? They explore how Christians can respond, the role of faith, and ways to share these truths in meaningful conversations with others.

Paul and Steven are kicking off a new series all about how to share, defend, and grow your faith by diving into some of the big questions people often ask. In this episode, they tackle the idea that “all religions are basically the same.” It might sound nice, but they break down why that’s not really true. Stick around for their FIT segment answers and a fun bonus question at the end!