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The Nook Podcast
Steven Murphy
171 episodes
6 days ago
Send us a text Do you ever catch yourself trying to make sense of God? Expecting Him to move the way you would, think the way you think, or fit neatly into your logic? This episode will challenge all of that. God isn’t just bigger than you, He’s entirely “other.” Isaiah 55:8–9 reminds us that His thoughts and ways are far beyond anything we could imagine. In this powerful, extended message, we confront the dangerous trend of shrinking God down to human terms, and rediscover the awe, reverence...
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Send us a text Do you ever catch yourself trying to make sense of God? Expecting Him to move the way you would, think the way you think, or fit neatly into your logic? This episode will challenge all of that. God isn’t just bigger than you, He’s entirely “other.” Isaiah 55:8–9 reminds us that His thoughts and ways are far beyond anything we could imagine. In this powerful, extended message, we confront the dangerous trend of shrinking God down to human terms, and rediscover the awe, reverence...
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The Nook Podcast
When God Doesn’t Make Sense: Trusting the Infinite
Send us a text Do you ever catch yourself trying to make sense of God? Expecting Him to move the way you would, think the way you think, or fit neatly into your logic? This episode will challenge all of that. God isn’t just bigger than you, He’s entirely “other.” Isaiah 55:8–9 reminds us that His thoughts and ways are far beyond anything we could imagine. In this powerful, extended message, we confront the dangerous trend of shrinking God down to human terms, and rediscover the awe, reverence...
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6 days ago
26 minutes

The Nook Podcast
Rising Above: Worship Through the Storm with Wes Schrock
Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, Steven sits down with worship leader and songwriter Wes Schrock, whose life and music boldly testify to the goodness of God, especially in the midst of adversity. Wes opens up about the challenges he has faced, the faith that carried him through, and how God continues to turn pain into purpose. If you’ve ever wondered how worship can rise even when life falls apart… this conversation is for you. About Wes Schrock Wes is a gifted worship leader and son...
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1 week ago
54 minutes

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Singleness of Heart: Why You Feel Spiritually Stuck
Send us a text Why do so many believers feel stuck, dry, or spiritually exhausted, despite loving God? In this powerful episode, we dive deep into Ezekiel 11:19–20 to uncover a truth many overlook: it’s not your circumstances, it’s your divided heart. God doesn’t want to repair your old life; He wants to replace your heart. Discover what it means to live with singleness of heart, a life of full surrender, undivided loyalty, and Spirit-filled power. This isn’t about behavior modification;...
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2 weeks ago
15 minutes

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From Shallow Faith to Spiritual Maturity: A Call to Walk Worthy
Send us a text In a world of shallow faith and halfway obedience, this episode is a bold wake-up call to believers who are ready to live fully surrendered. Drawing from Scriptures like Ephesians 4:1, Philippians 1:27, and 2 Peter 1:10, we explore what it really means to walk worthy of the calling we've received. This is not about earning salvation, it’s about living like we actually belong to Jesus. From bearing fruit in every good work to rejecting compromise and running with endurance, this...
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3 weeks ago
13 minutes

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Transformation Starts in Your Mind: Let God Rewire Your Thinking
Send us a text Romans 12:2 is more than a verse — it’s a battle cry: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” In this episode, we confront the shallow, sugarcoated spirituality that keeps believers stuck and powerless. You can’t wish your way into a transformed life. You must fight for it, daily, by letting the Word of God renew your mind. We expose the lies of cultural Christianity, reject the world’s patterns, and dive into what it real...
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1 month ago
17 minutes

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From Glory to Glory: How to Reflect Christ in a Shallow World
Send us a text Have you ever wondered why your faith feels stagnant, even though you’re doing “all the right things”? In this episode, we go deep into 2 Corinthians 3:18 to uncover a powerful truth: You don’t become like Jesus by trying harder, you become like Him by beholding Him. This is a wake-up call to go beyond shallow Christianity. When the veil is removed and your eyes are opened, you don’t just see God, you start to reflect Him. Not because of self-effort, but because the Spirit of G...
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1 month ago
14 minutes

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Don’t Waste Your Pain: How Trials Lead to Spiritual Growth
Send us a text In this raw and powerful episode, we dive deep into James 1:2–4 and uncover the beauty and purpose hidden in life’s hardest moments. Trials are not setbacks, they’re setups for spiritual strength, endurance, and maturity. God doesn’t waste your pain; He uses it to forge perseverance and refine your faith. We’ll challenge the shallow theology that says, “If it’s hard, God must not be in it,” and embrace the deep truth that real growth happens in the fire. From Job to Jesus, Scri...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

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From Orphan to Heir: What It Means to Be Adopted by God
Send us a text What if the gospel was more than forgiveness? What if God didn’t just save you from something — but brought you into something far deeper? In this powerful episode, we unpack the life-changing truth of Galatians 4:4–6: God didn’t just forgive you… He adopted you. You’re not just a churchgoer. You’re a child of God. You’re not just tolerated. You’re chosen. This isn’t about cold religion — it’s about intimate relationship. You’ve been invited to call the Creator of the universe ...
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1 month ago
14 minutes

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How to Guard Your Heart in a Toxic World
Send us a text Proverbs 4:23 doesn’t offer a casual suggestion, it issues a life-altering warning: “Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life.” In this bold and unapologetic episode, we go deep into what it really means to guard your heart in a culture that wants to hijack it. From toxic influences to unhealed trauma, from lazy spiritual defenses to cultural lies—we expose the subtle enemies that sneak in through the unguarded doors of your soul. This is more than motivati...
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2 months ago
15 minutes

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Salt, Not Sugar: The Danger of a Watered-Down Gospel
Send us a text “You are the salt of the earth…” but what happens when the salt loses its flavor? In this powerful episode, we unpack Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:13 and confront a growing problem in the Church today: truth that’s been sugarcoated until it loses its power. Jesus didn’t call His followers to be sweet, safe, or soft. He called us to be salt—preserving truth, provoking thirst for righteousness, and stinging where healing is needed. But in a culture obsessed with comfort and ap...
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2 months ago
16 minutes

The Nook Podcast
Stop Using Prayer as a Last Resort; Start Living in God’s Peace
Send us a text Why do we wait until we’re drowning to pray? Why do we treat prayer like a last resort instead of our first response? In this episode, we dive into Philippians 4:6–7, where Paul reminds us to bring everything to God, not just our panic, but our daily lives, our quiet concerns, our gratitude, and our trust. Prayer isn’t just for emergencies. It’s the lifeline that keeps us anchored in peace long before the storm hits. When we make consistent, honest prayer a part of our daily wa...
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2 months ago
16 minutes

The Nook Podcast
Worship in Spirit and in Truth: A Life That Glorifies God
Send us a text What if worship isn’t just something you do, but something you live? In this powerful episode, we dive deep into Jesus’ words in John 4:23–24 and uncover what it really means to worship God “in spirit and in truth.” This wasn’t a casual conversation, it was a scandalous moment of divine revelation with a broken, outcast Samaritan woman. And it still speaks to us today. We explore how worship is so much more than singing a few songs at church. It’s a heart posture. A lifestyle. ...
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2 months ago
19 minutes

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From Surface to Substance: Answering the Call to Spiritual Depth
Send us a text You were made for more than shallow faith. In this episode, we dive deep into the truth that every believer is called beyond surface-level Christianity into a life marked by purpose, transformation, and intimacy with God. You were created with a spiritual hunger; a longing that nothing in this world can truly satisfy. That hunger is not a flaw; it's a divine invitation. Only God can fill the ache in your soul and lead you into the fullness of life He intended. The shallow end ...
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3 months ago
31 minutes

The Nook Podcast
The Absence, the Shift, and the Call to Go Deeper
Send us a text After a long and necessary pause, I’m stepping back behind the mic to share the story of where I’ve been, why I stepped away, and why I believe God is calling us to go deeper than ever before. In this personal and raw episode, I open up about the soul-level wall I hit, the podcast that changed me, and the growing conviction that modern Christianity has settled for shallow. This is not a return to “business as usual.” It’s a relaunch with purpose. Not to build an audience, but t...
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3 months ago
12 minutes

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Walking with Grace: A Hospice Chaplain’s Calling in Life’s Final Moments
Send us a text This episode is one that will touch your soul in a profound way. We’re talking about something we don’t often discuss but something that affects us all—walking with people through their final moments on this side of eternity. Our guest today is William Sofield; a man with a calling as tender as it is powerful. He serves as a hospice chaplain, ministering to those who are facing the end of their earthly journey and offering comfort to families in their most vulnerable moments. ...
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7 months ago
41 minutes

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Step Into The Deep End - Why Should I Study the Bible?
Send us a text In this episode, I talk through some reasoning as to why regular, deep bible study is so much more effective than quick, "bible verse of the day" thinking. Scriptures mentioned: Colossians 2:6-7 Psalm 119:11 Hebrews 5:12-14 1 Peter 3:15 Ephesians 3:12-14 Support the show Questions or comments can be sent to steven@nookpodcast.com Join The Nook Facebook page! Steven's Social Media: Instagram, TikTok and Twitter
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1 year ago
16 minutes

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Renewed in Prayer - 14 Days to a Renewed Mind - Day 13
Send us a text I'm dedicating the first 2 weeks of 2024 to daily reminders of the different ways that we can renew our minds. In this episode, Jim Ramos talks about the importance of listening when we pray. Click HERE for the full interview with Jim Ramos. Support the show Questions or comments can be sent to steven@nookpodcast.com Join The Nook Facebook page! Steven's Social Media: Instagram, TikTok and Twitter
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1 year ago
2 minutes

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Renewed in Times of Change and Growth - 14 Days to a Renewed Mind - Day 12
Send us a text Whatever you find yourself in the middle of, take on an attitude of what am I supposed to learn in this? Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. -2 Corinthians 4:16 Support the show Questions or comments can be sent to steven@nookpodcast.com Join The Nook Facebook page! Steven's Social Media: Instagram, TikTok and Twitter
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1 year ago
1 minute

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6 Ways to Take Every Thought Captive - 14 Days to a Renewed Mind - Day 14
Send us a text I'm dedicating the first 2 weeks of 2024 to daily reminders of the different ways that we can renew our minds. In this final installment, I break down 6 ways to take every thought captive. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. –2 Corinthians 10:5 Support the show Questions or comments can be sent to steven@nookpodcast.com Join The Nook Facebook page! Stev...
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1 year ago
2 minutes

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Renewed in Our Brokenness - 14 Days to a Renewed Mind - Day 11
Send us a text I'm dedicating the first 2 weeks of 2024 to daily reminders of the different ways that we can renew our minds. In this episode, Kellye Fabian talks about the importance of being vulnerable with God about all of our brokenness. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. –Romans 12:2 Support the show Questions or comments can be se...
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1 year ago
2 minutes

The Nook Podcast
Send us a text Do you ever catch yourself trying to make sense of God? Expecting Him to move the way you would, think the way you think, or fit neatly into your logic? This episode will challenge all of that. God isn’t just bigger than you, He’s entirely “other.” Isaiah 55:8–9 reminds us that His thoughts and ways are far beyond anything we could imagine. In this powerful, extended message, we confront the dangerous trend of shrinking God down to human terms, and rediscover the awe, reverence...