The Nook Podcast

• How to Guard Your Heart in a Toxic World

  Send us a textProverbs 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 motivation. It’s a wake-up call. It’s not just about praying harder, it’s about guarding tighter. If your heart is the wellspring of your life, then what you let in determines what flows out.You’ll be challenged to:Disrupt destructive patternsFilter what’s shaping your desiresEvict toxic voices and influencesStop letting trauma or culture leadGo deeper by guarding betterThis   message isn’t for the casual listener. It’s for those who are tired of shallow faith and ready to stand watch over what truly matters.No more lazy defenses.No more unguarded love.It’s time to guard the gate and go deeper with God.If this stirred something in you, if you’re ready to leave behind the shallows and pursue the deep things of God, then keep coming back. This podcast is here to walk with you, challenge you, and encourage you to go further than you’ve ever gone in your faith. You were made for the deep… and the deep is calling.***Hey friends, this has been on my heart for a long time…I’ve wanted to add a charity component to The Nook Podcast—a way for this community to rally together and actually make a difference in the lives of hurting people.And I can’t think of a better recipient than Crisis Aid International.Together, we can be the light in the darkest places.Support the showQuestions or comments can be sent to [email protected] The Nook Facebook page!Steven's Social Media:Instagram, TikTok and Twitter Your financial support means so much!Venmo: @Steven-Murphy-111

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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 approval, too many believers have traded boldness for popularity and conviction for convenience.In this conversation, we tackle:What it truly means to be salt of the earthHow truth loses its impact when we water it downWhy love requires honesty, even when it hurtsThe dangers of a gospel that only soothes but never sanctifiesIf you’ve ever felt the tension between grace and truth, or wondered how to speak boldly without becoming harsh, this episode is your wake-up call. Salt that’s lost its saltiness is worthless, don’t let that be your faith.Key Challenge: Are you preserving the truth or sugarcoating it to keep the peace?If this stirred something in you, if you’re ready to leave behind the shallows and pursue the deep things of God, then keep coming back. This podcast is here to walk with you, challenge you, and encourage you to go further than you’ve ever gone in your faith. You were made for the deep… and the deep is calling.***Hey friends, this has been on my heart for a long time…I’ve wanted to add a charity component to The Nook Podcast—a way for this community to rally together and actually make a difference in the lives of hurting people.And I can’t think of a better recipient than Crisis Aid International.Together, we can be the light in the darkest places.Support the showQuestions or comments can be sent to [email protected] The Nook Facebook page!Steven's Social Media:Instagram, TikTok and Twitter Your financial support means so much!Venmo: @Steven-Murphy-111

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• Stop Using Prayer as a Last Resort; Start Living in God’s Peace

  Send us a textWhy 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 walk, we stop living in reaction mode and start living in the security of God’s presence.If you’ve been treating prayer like a 911 call, this episode is your invitation to something deeper. Let’s talk about building a lifestyle of communion with God that brings peace, power, and stability, no matter what comes.If this stirred something in you, if you’re ready to leave behind the shallows and pursue the deep things of God, then keep coming back. This podcast is here to walk with you, challenge you, and encourage you to go further than you’ve ever gone in your faith. You were made for the deep… and the deep is calling.***Hey friends, this has been on my heart for a long time…I’ve wanted to add a charity component to The Nook Podcast—a way for this community to rally together and actually make a difference in the lives of hurting people.And I can’t think of a better recipient than Crisis Aid International.Together, we can be the light in the darkest places.Support the showQuestions or comments can be sent to [email protected] The Nook Facebook page!Steven's Social Media:Instagram, TikTok and Twitter Your financial support means so much!Venmo: @Steven-Murphy-111

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• Worship in Spirit and in Truth: A Life That Glorifies God

  Send us a textWhat 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. A daily response to who God is, His holiness, His mercy, His power, and His relentless love.You’ll be challenged to see worship not as an event, but as a way of life. Whether it’s through prayer, praise, service, or simple acts of obedience, every moment can glorify God when done in reverence and truth.This episode is an invitation to go deeper. To tear down the walls of performance-based religion. And to live a life that worships God in every breath.Key Scripture: John 4:23–24 Plus supporting Scriptures from Romans 12, Hebrews 13, Psalm 95, and more.Don’t just sing louder, live surrendered.This is what true worship looks like.(Side note; if you haven't seen The Chosen, you really need to check it out!)***Hey friends, this has been on my heart for a long time…I’ve wanted to add a charity component to The Nook Podcast—a way for this community to rally together and actually make a difference in the lives of hurting people.And I can’t think of a better recipient than Crisis Aid International.Together, we can be the light in the darkest places.Support the showQuestions or comments can be sent to [email protected] The Nook Facebook page!Steven's Social Media:Instagram, TikTok and Twitter Your financial support means so much!Venmo: @Steven-Murphy-111

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• From Surface to Substance: Answering the Call to Spiritual Depth

  Send us a textYou 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 can't hold a soul created for the deep. If you're tired of going through the motions, if you're restless for more, this episode is your invitation to step into deeper waters. We’re talking bold truth, because real faith costs something, and it’s worth everything.You were made for more, and the more starts now.If this stirred something in you, if you’re ready to leave behind the shallows and pursue the deep things of God, then keep coming back. This podcast is here to walk with you, challenge you, and encourage you to go further than you’ve ever gone in your faith. You were made for the deep… and the deep is calling.***Hey friends, this has been on my heart for a long time…I’ve wanted to add a charity component to The Nook Podcast—a way for this community to rally together and actually make a difference in the lives of hurting people.And I can’t think of a better recipient than Crisis Aid International.Together, we can be the light in the darkest places.Support the showQuestions or comments can be sent to [email protected] The Nook Facebook page!Steven's Social Media:Instagram, TikTok and Twitter Your financial support means so much!Venmo: @Steven-Murphy-111

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