Courageous Conversations with Pastor Steve Berger
Pastor Steve says the quiet part out loud. From powerful teachings to equip you in your walk with the Lord, to commentary on things you may be seeing on the news- Courageous Conversations confronts all of the issues with a solid foundation of biblical Truth.
Hosted by Steve Berger, church planter, pastor of 35+ years, and international spiritual leader, this podcast offers truth in a time of fake news and misinformation. Truth, has the power to set us free!
Episodes
169 episodes
Don't Go Back : Maintaining Your Freedom in Christ
Getting freedom in Christ is just the beginning of a journey to maintain freedom. Things like a works mentality, guilt, self help, and the performance trap can take you right back to bondage instead of living in the freedom that Christ alone ca...
The Spiritual Realm part 6 / Prescriptures
Prescriptures : Praying God’s Prescribed Word for the Conditions of LifeThe disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. With every situation life can throw at us, there are scriptures to apply. When we pray the Word wit...
The Spiritual Realm part 5 / Principalities and Powers
Principalities and Powers:Spiritual Warfare in the Present AgeEphesians 6:10-18 | Colossians 2:13-15 | Galatians 1:4 | Hebrews 6:4-5 | Ephesians 3:10The cross was D-Day. The return of Christ will be V-Day. We ...
The Spiritual Realm part 4 / The Nations and Their Gods
The Nations and Their Gods:Babel, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 82Genesis 11:1-9 | Deuteronomy 32:8-9 | Psalm 82 | Daniel 10:10-21At Babel, God scattered the nations and ...
The Spiritual Realm part 3 / Nephilim
The Transgression of the Watchers:Genesis 6 and the Corruption of HumanityGenesis 6:1-8 | Jude 6-7 | 2 Peter 2:4-5 | 1 Peter 3:18-20 | Numbers 13:32-33Nep...
The Spiritual Realm part 2 / Fallen Angels
When Angels Fell: Satan's Rebellion and the Origin of DemonsSatan and his demons are real, active, and hostile — but they are defeated enemies. Christ triumphed over every principality and power at the cross. They know their time ...
The Spiritual Realm part 1 / The Divine Council
The Divine CoucilAngels, Fallen Angels, Nephilim, Demons, Aliens, Hybrids, UFOs, and UAPs- these subjects are all shrouded in mystery. In part one of the series, Pastor Steve looks into the Word of God for answers to unveiling the...
The Seven Nations part 7 / Jebusites
This episode concludes The Seven Nations series. The Jebusite spirit tramples Christ's sacrifice through pride (I don't need Him), shame (I'm too far gone for him to save me), doubt, or disdain. But nothing can wash away my sin — NOTHING but th...
The Seven Nations part 6 / Hivites
The sixth spirit we must overcome to reach our Promised Land is the Hivite spirit. The Hivite spirit is "peace at any cost" — spineless, passive, no backbone. Cowardice has eternal consequences (Rev 21:8). Jesus is both Prince of Peace AND brin...
The Seven Nations part 5 / Perrizites
The Perizzite spirit is false freedom — no walls, no restraint, no self-control. Solomon and Samson prove that even the most gifted can fall. The solution: a Spirit-filled life that produces the fruit of self-control. Watch! Be vigilant! Build ...
The Seven Nations part 4 / Canaanites
The fourth spirit to conquer on the way to the Promised Land is the Canaanite spirit. It trades and peddles for self-advancement at others' expense. Sound familiar? It's satanic at its root. The antidote: lowliness of mind, esteeming others bet...
Power That Produces
There is a key to unlock the Supernatural Christian life, and it is the Holy Spirit resting upon you. It brings power to produce miracles- from Peter's 3 minute sermon that brought thousands to Christ, healing, speaking in tongues, and so much ...
The Seven Nations part 3 / Amorites
The Amorite spirit is pride dressed in religious clothing. Humble yourself under God's mighty hand — or He will humble you. Those who exalt themselves will be humbled; those who humble themselves will be exalted (Matthew 23:12). The Amorite spi...
The Seven Nations part 2 / Girgashites
Fear was the first enemy. Flesh is the second. If the Hittite spirit of terror does not stop you at the border of your inheritance, the Girgashite spirit of carnality will try to drag you down once you have entered.But God has made provi...
The Seven Nations part 1 / Hittites
The Hittite spirit of fear must be the first enemy we conquer to enter the Promise Land because it is the enemy that prevents us from engaging all the others. Be strong and of good courage — the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
The Seven Nations Intro / Entering Into The Promised Land
Intro to the Seven Nations series.The Promise Land must be fought for, conquered, and maintained. Unbelief will keep you wandering in the wilderness. Don't settle for less than God's best — cross the Jordan and take the land!
Is War Ever Right?
One of the biggest questions Christians have wrestled with for centuries is “if Jesus tells us to love our neighbor and turn the other cheek, how can Christians ever go to war?” Augustine addressed this in his book “City of God”. Listen in to h...
Freedom Is Heaven's Idea - Mar-a-Lago
Freedom is God's idea, and it is an innate human right. I was able to speak on the topic of freedom at the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast, specifically in relation to Iran and the Persian people who are currently fighting for their freedom. Pray fo...
Moving Forward by Looking Back
In September, Pastor Steve was asked by the exiled crowned Prince of Iran to speak at the Iran Conference in DC. He shared a word on Iran’s past dating back to biblical times and the role they played in the start of the Christian faith, and how...
Mephibosheth and the Kindness of God
This is a good news story. King David made a place for an undeserving outcast named Mephibosheth at his family’s royal table, and the table covered his brokenness - a foreshadowing of the invitation for every one of us to be seated at table of ...
3 Reasons to Love, Support, and Bless Israel
Pastor Steve shares a 3 point message on why we support Israel at a National Faith Advisory Board event in Nashville TN.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, part 30
Reminders, Warning, and Repetition. In the FINAL part of this extensive Revelation series, Pastor Steve unpacks the last chapter of the last book of the Bible - Revelation Chapter 22.
Turning Point USA- Courageous Faith
Pastor Steve taught this message in March 2021 at a Turning Point event with Charlie Kirk, but it continues to be more and more relevant, especially now. In honor of Charlie Kirk and the incredibly courageous life that he led, listen in and be ...