The Jesus Effect - Encounter Him, Experience Change
This podcast is all about what happens when you truly encounter Jesus—how He transforms lives, restores hope, and leads us into purpose. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to live a life changed by Jesus, you’re in the right place.
Episodes
48 episodes
Jesus - Our Living Hope
Jesus — Our Living HopeAs we enter the Christmas season, our hearts are drawn to one powerful word: hope. But not the fragile kind the world offers — the kind that fades when life gets tough. Today we’re talking about a Living Hope… a ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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9:46
Jesus In Your Weekend - Don't Rush Past The Blessing
As Thanksgiving fades and the Christmas season begins, Jesus invites us to pause, be still, and remember the goodness He just poured into our lives. In this weekend devotional, Steve shares how Psalm 46:10 calls us to slow down, reflect, and ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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3:56
Who Am I in the Bible? - Episode 4
This week’s mystery character faced betrayal, injustice, heartbreak, and unexpected detours — yet God used every step of his story for a greater purpose. From the pit to the palace, he learned that what others meant for harm, God meant for good...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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7:21
Jesus - The Reason We Give Thanks
As we enter Thanksgiving week, this episode of The Jesus Effect invites you to slow down, look back, and remember the One who deserves all our gratitude — Jesus.Over the past few weeks, we’ve reflected on how Jesus is the Source of Every...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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8:29
Jesus in Your Weekend - His Love Endures Forever
In this heartfelt Thanksgiving devotion, Steve McLane reminds us of one simple, unchanging truth — “His love endures forever.” Drawing from Psalm 136, this episode invites you to slow down, reflect, and give thanks — not because li...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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3:17
Who in the Bible Am I? — How Jesus Changes Lives One Story at a Time - Episode 3
In this week’s mystery episode, we follow the journey of a young woman who rose from obscurity to a place of incredible influence.She didn’t come from royalty… she didn’t grow up in luxury… and life had not been easy for her.Yet G...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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5:49
Jesus - The Giver of Peace and Contentment - The Jesus Effect
Real peace isn’t the absence of problems—it’s the presence of Jesus. In this episode, “Jesus — The Giver of Peace and Contentment,” Steve explores how Scripture leads us beyond chasing “more” to resting in the One who is enough. Drawing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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8:04
Jesus in Your Weekend - Jesus Will Carry You
When life feels heavy and the road seems too long, remember — you’re not walking alone. In this short weekend devotional, Steve McLane shares a timeless reminder through the beloved poem “Footprints.” No matter what you’re fac...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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4:54
Who Am I in the Bible - How Jesus Changes Lives One Story at a Time - Episode 2
In this week’s mystery episode of The Jesus Effect, Steve shares the story of a woman who faced heartbreak, loss, and uncertainty — yet chose faith over fear and loyalty over comfort.Her courageous decision to follow God into the unknown...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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7:08
Jesus: The Heart of Thanksgiving - The Jesus Effect
In this week’s episode of The Jesus Effect, Steve continues our November series, A Season of Gratitude, by exploring what it truly means to give thanks in every season of life.Today’s message, “Jesus — The Heart of Tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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9:29
Jesus In Your Weekend - Feed Your Soul
This short weekend devotional is a reminder that your soul needs nourishment just as much as your body does. In this episode, Steve McLane encourages you to pause, open God’s Word, and let Scripture strengthen your faith, sharpen your perspecti...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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3:58
Who Am I in the Bible - How Jesus Changes Lives - One Story at a Time - Episode 1
A respected religious leader.A seeker of truth.A late-night visit that changed everything.In our very first “Who in the Bible Am I?” mystery episode, Steve gives you five faith-building clues about a real person in Scripture — and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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8:02
Jesus: The Source of Every Blessing - The Jesus Effect
In a world that encourages us to rush ahead, this episode invites you to slow down and recognize the blessings right in front of you. “Every good and perfect gift is from above.” — James 1:17No blessing is too small to notice...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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8:08
Jesus in your Weekend: Lord Start with Me
Real change doesn’t start “out there”—it starts in here. In this short “Jesus in Your Weekend,” Steve reads a timeless reflection (often attributed to an anonymous bishop at Westminster Abbey, c. A.D. 1100) and thanks listener Charlotte for rem...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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3:19
Jesus, Thank You — The Jesus Effect
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” (Psalm 136:1)In this short but powerful episode of The Jesus Effect, host Steve McLane invites us to pause and whisper two simple words that carry eternal weig...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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8:09
Jesus and a Heart of Gratitude — The Jesus Effect
Gratitude isn’t just about what we have — it’s about who we know. And when we know Jesus, thankfulness becomes more than a holiday tradition; it becomes a lifestyle.In this episode of The Jesus Effect, Steve McLane reminds us th...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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8:05
Jesus’ Question for You: Who Do You Say I Am? — The Jesus Effect
One of the most powerful and personal questions Jesus ever asked was this: “Who do you say I am?” (Matthew 16:15).In this episode of The Jesus Effect, Steve McLane explores why this question is still the most important ...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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9:43
God's Glorious Vision for His Church - The Jesus Effect
What does God see when He looks at His Church?In this episode of The Jesus Effect, Steve McLane unpacks Paul’s words in Ephesians 1:22–23 to remind us that the Church is more than buildings, programs, or people — it’s the living body of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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8:41
Jesus: Not Just a Name, But a Knowing
It’s one thing to know the name of Jesus. It’s another to know His heart.In this episode of The Jesus Effect, host Steve McLane unpacks what it truly means to move beyond cultural faith and step into a personal...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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10:05
Jesus Stands When the World Shifts - The Jesus Effect
The world is always changing. Values shift. Circumstances shift. People come and go. And sometimes, it feels like the ground beneath us won’t stop moving.But here’s the good news: Jesus never changes.In this episode of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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8:44
Jesus in the Storm: Not All Storms Come to Disrupt Your Life — Some Come to Clear Your Path - Midweeks Moments on The Jesus Effect
Life’s storms often feel like setbacks, but what if they are actually setups? In this episode of The Jesus Effect, Steve McLane shares the encouraging reminder that not all storms come to disrupt your life — some come to clear your...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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7:25
When We All See Jesus - The Jesus Effect
What will it be like to see Jesus face-to-face? To look into His eyes, to hear His voice, and to finally stand in His presence? The Bible tells us this isn’t just a dream — it’s a promise.In this episode of The Jesus Effect, Steve McLane...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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8:21
Jesus is Alive: They Didn’t Die for a Lie - The Jesus Effect
Why would ordinary fishermen, tax collectors, and everyday men willingly suffer persecution, torture, and even death for their message? The disciples of Jesus had nothing to gain—no wealth, no power, no prestige. Yet they boldly proclaimed one ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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8:52
Trusting God's Unchanging Word - The Jesus Effect
In a world that is constantly shifting, God’s Word stands unchanging. In this episode of The Jesus Effect, Steve McLane reflects on a powerful moment from Rev. Billy Graham’s early ministry when he chose to trust the Bible fully as God...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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9:20