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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Gene Appel
1181 episodes
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Day 16 is all about people. Nehemiah knew the wall around Jerusalem wasn’t really the goal - the people were. Every name in Nehemiah 3 mattered because every person mattered. Today, ask God to help you see people the way He does. Pray for a heart that values individuals over accomplishments, and reach out to someone who needs to know they matter. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastsi...
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Day 16 is all about people. Nehemiah knew the wall around Jerusalem wasn’t really the goal - the people were. Every name in Nehemiah 3 mattered because every person mattered. Today, ask God to help you see people the way He does. Pray for a heart that values individuals over accomplishments, and reach out to someone who needs to know they matter. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastsi...
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1159: 21 Days of Prayer, Day 16
Day 16 is all about people. Nehemiah knew the wall around Jerusalem wasn’t really the goal - the people were. Every name in Nehemiah 3 mattered because every person mattered. Today, ask God to help you see people the way He does. Pray for a heart that values individuals over accomplishments, and reach out to someone who needs to know they matter. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastsi...
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1 day ago
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1158: 21 Days of Prayer, Day 15
We’re kicking off the final week of 21 Days of Prayer by talking about teamwork. Just like Nehemiah couldn’t rebuild Jerusalem alone, none of us can rebuild our lives in isolation. Take time today to thank God for the people who’ve helped shape your faith, and ask Him to show you someone you can encourage or support this week. We’re better when we build together. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scriptu...
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2 days ago
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1157: 21 Days of Prayer, Day 14
This week, we’ve seen what it takes to rebuild when life feels hard: courage, focus, prayer, and perseverance. Today’s reminder is simple but vital - keep alert. One victory doesn’t make us invincible. Even after Nehemiah rebuilt the wall, the work wasn’t over. It’s easy to relax when things are going well, but maturity comes from knowing the enemy’s strategy is a subtle pull to get us to drift off course. Nehemiah refused to quit. Real strength is built in the struggle. Pursuing God with Gen...
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1156: 21 Days of Prayer, Day 13
We’ve talked about staying focused and avoiding distractions. Today, we’re looking at how to stand firm when false accusations and intimidation try to derail us. Nehemiah faced lies, slander, and threats, but instead of lashing out or quitting, he calmly set the record straight and prayed, “Now strengthen my hands.” His example reminds us that courage isn’t loud, it’s steady. It’s the quiet confidence to speak the truth without retaliation and the humility to guard our own words when gossip s...
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1155: 21 Days of Prayer, Day 12
It’s Day 12 of our 21 Days of Prayer, and today we’re looking at one of the hardest attacks Nehemiah faced: betrayal from within. Opposition hurts most when it comes from people we trust. But just like Nehemiah, and countless leaders through the years, we’re reminded to stay focused on the work God’s called us to do. When the noise grows loud and distractions pile up, it’s easy to drift from what matters most. But rebuilding requires focus. Nehemiah refused to stop working, saying, “Why shoul...
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5 days ago
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1154: 21 Days of Prayer, Day 11
As we rebuild what’s broken, we’ve seen how distractions and slander can derail us. Another challenge we may face is the seduction of alarmists. When fear gets loud and panic spreads, discernment becomes essential. Nehemiah was told his enemies were coming to kill him and that he should run and hide in the temple. But he saw through the manipulation and refused to let fear dictate his faith. Instead, he stood firm and trusted God to protect him. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to hel...
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1153: 21 Days of Prayer, Day 10
Rebuilding what’s broken isn’t just hard, it’s messy. It’s not just distractions that can pull us off course. Today, we see another attack Nehemiah faced: the sabotage of slander. False rumors spread. His motives were questioned. But instead of fighting back or quitting, he prayed, “Nothing like what you’re saying is happening… Now strengthen my hands.” We’ve all felt the sting of words that weren’t true, and if we’re honest, we’ve probably passed along a few ourselves. Today’s prayer invites...
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1 week ago
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1152: 21 Days of Prayer, Day 9
Today, we’re learning from Nehemiah why he was successful at rebuilding the wall and what it means for the rebuilding God is doing in our lives. Nehemiah faced subtle attacks meant to distract him from his purpose. When his rivals invited him to meet on the plain of Ono, he recognized the trap and replied, “I am carrying on a great project and cannot go down.” Sometimes the greatest threat to your calling isn’t failure, it’s distraction. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pu...
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1151: 21 Days of Prayer, Day 8
Being fully devoted to God sounds simple—but living it out isn’t easy. In Nehemiah 6, the work gets hard, opposition grows, and Nehemiah prays one raw prayer: “Now strengthen my hands.” How is real faith forged when you feel like quitting? It starts with being honest about what’s hard and choosing to keep showing up anyway. Whether you’re rebuilding your life, your faith, or your focus, today’s prayer is a reminder that God meets you right in the middle of the struggle and gives you the stren...
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1150: 21 Days of Prayer, Day 7
Over the past six days, we’ve learned from Nehemiah’s story about praying for impossible situations, trusting God’s timing, and letting Him change hearts we can’t. Today, Gene recaps four powerful principles that can reshape how you pray and how you live: 1- Part of praying is waiting. Real prayer requires patience and trust that God is working behind the scenes. 2 - Faith is no substitute for careful planning. Don’t just pray, prepare for what God will do. 3 - Changing hearts is God’s specia...
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1149: 21 Days of Prayer, Day 6
So far, we’ve seen Nehemiah pray, wait, plan, and watch God open doors in miraculous ways. Today’s reminder might surprise you - even when God answers prayer and moves mountains, you’ll still face opposition. When Nehemiah set out to rebuild Jerusalem, everything seemed to be going his way… until critics appeared. Sanballat and Tobiah opposed him at every turn. The truth is, anytime you step out in faith, when you’re right in the center of God’s will, you can expect pushback. Opposition isn’t...
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1148: 21 Days of Prayer, Day 5
Today, Gene shares a powerful prayer strategy inspired by Leslie Strobel—the prayer that helped change her atheist husband Lee’s heart. It’s based on God’s promise in Ezekiel 36:26: “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Changing hearts isn’t our job, but it is God’s specialty. Whether it’s a spouse, boss, friend, or family member, you can’t manipulate, persuade, or preach someone into transformation...
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1147: 21 Days of Prayer, Day 4
Today, we see what happens when God finally answers and it’s bigger than Nehemiah could have imagined. The king doesn’t just say yes; he goes above and beyond, sending officers and cavalry for protection. That’s what God does. He doesn’t just answer prayers, He exceeds them! When we pray with expectation, God delights in doing immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scri...
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1146: 21 Days of Prayer, Day 3
As Nehemiah identifies his burden, he waits patiently in prayer for God to move. Today, we see what happens when the waiting ends and God finally opens the door - just not in the way Nehemiah expected. After four months of prayer, the king suddenly asks him, “What is it you want?” and in that moment, Nehemiah prays again and steps forward with boldness and a plan. Faith is no substitute for careful planning. Nehemiah didn’t just pray- he prepared. As you pray through your own impossible perso...
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2 weeks ago
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1145: 21 Days of Prayer, Day 2
Yesterday, we identified the burdens we’re carrying—the people or situations we can’t fix on our own. Today’s focus is on what to do with that burden once you’ve named it. Nehemiah’s story reminds us that real prayer often includes something we struggle with most: waiting. He prayed for four months before seeing any movement from God or a change in his circumstances, but he didn’t stop trusting. If it feels like your prayers are going unanswered, remember that part of praying is letting go an...
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2 weeks ago
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1144: 21 Days of Prayer, Day 1
Welcome to Day 1 of 21 Days of Prayer! Over the next three weeks, we’ll walk through the book of Nehemiah together - learning how prayer, faith, and trust can move even the hardest hearts and change impossible situations. Today’s focus is on what to do when someone in authority over you just won’t budge. Maybe it’s a boss, a parent, or someone close to you who doesn’t seem open to spiritual things. Proverbs 21:1 reminds us, “The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord; he directs it like a wa...
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2 weeks ago
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1143: Don’t Quit Now
Ever feel like you’re running on empty, like life keeps tripping you up and you’re not sure if you’ve got another round in you? This is a reminder that winning isn’t the point, finishing is. When Paul said, “We do not lose heart,” he was talking about the kind of strength that keeps you moving even when everything in you wants to give up. Maybe you’re searching for faith, or maybe you’ve already found it, but you’ve stopped showing up in ways that matter. Either way, this is about getting bac...
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1142: Real > Perfect
Ever feel like you’ve got cracks showing — like you’re too flawed for God to use or too worn out to make a difference? What if those cracks are exactly where the light gets through? This is a timely reminder how our imperfections don’t disqualify us, they make us relatable. We’re not called to be impressive jars; we’re just meant to carry something valuable inside. Real people, real stories, real hope. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unlea...
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1141: What Really Matters Most
Ever feel like you’re hustling hard but still hanging on to all the wrong things? Maybe it’s your job, a relationship, or just the pressure to keep up. In this episode, Gene talks about what really matters when life hits hard — and how to let go of the stuff that’s slowing you down. We all carry extra weight. The challenge is knowing what to drop and what’s actually worth holding onto. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4, this five-minute reflection will help you reset your focus, lighten your load,...
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Episode 1140: Knocked Down, Not Knocked Out
Life has a way of hitting hard — layoffs, breakups, health scares, or just the daily grind that wears you down. The real question isn’t whether you’ll get knocked down; it’s whether you’ll get back up. In this episode, Gene shares how the Apostle Paul developed unstoppable resilience through setbacks that would break most of us. You’ll hear stories of grit, humor, and perspective — from Michael Jordan’s high school failure to how a drought in California led to the invention of raisins. If you...
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2 weeks ago
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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Day 16 is all about people. Nehemiah knew the wall around Jerusalem wasn’t really the goal - the people were. Every name in Nehemiah 3 mattered because every person mattered. Today, ask God to help you see people the way He does. Pray for a heart that values individuals over accomplishments, and reach out to someone who needs to know they matter. Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastsi...