Our guest today is none other than Pastor Dr. Steve Bezner. Dr. Bezner is senior pastor of Houston Northwest Church in Houston, Texas. He is a local leader and participant in Multi-Faith Neighbors Network, where he builds bridges with Muslims and Jews, and he serves on the board of the Houston Church Planting Network. He also trains church planters through Glocalnet, serves on the executive committee of Texas Baptists, and is an adjunct professor at George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University. His new book, Your Jesus is Too American, he notes that the American church faces a discipleship crisis. Instead of following the values of Jesus, many Christians are chasing after what our culture prizes: power, money, and political influence. Bezner invites Christians to rediscover what Jesus treasured and incorporate those kingdom values into the church's witness.

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Pastor Bob goes through the importance of knowing yourself well during a season of destabilization. He discussed that maturing in life is more of a process than it is an event. Most want a quick secret, a quick Bible verse, a quick fix, do something and I'm changed and it's over. But sometimes, that's not how it works. He walks through how Paul struggled with stress and anxiety – that he writes that he was anxious. He literally used the word anxious in his life based on what was going on in the churches that were there. Show Notes:

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In this first episode of season 5, we’ll explore the tough questions of surviving, thriving, and growing in a time of global unrest. As we look at pressing issues—like economic divides, global migration, and a growing hunger for stability—we’ll ask how we can remain hopeful, strong, and united.

Join us as we dive into what history and the Bible teaches us about resilience and transformation, why we can't afford to face the future with fear, and how we can understand the times and know the right steps to take. Together, we’ll tackle why facing instability offers us a once-in-a-generation opportunity for change, maturity, and unity. Tune in for this inspiring journey of faith and forward-looking resilience. Episode Notes: Fourth Turning is Here - https://www.amazon.com/Fourth-Turning-Here-Seasons-History/dp/1982173734 Bold Love Podcast - www.boldlovepodcast.com