Shoes Off
Shoes Off is a weekly Christian podcast designed for your commute, morning coffee, or quiet break. Each episode combines scripture, reflection, and a practical weekly challenge that you can carry into everyday life.
The name comes from two powerful images: Moses removing his shoes to meet God on holy ground, and the phrase “that sermon stepped on my toes”—a reminder that God’s word both comforts and challenges us to grow.
Through relatable stories, timely illustrations, and biblical truth, Shoes Off helps you pause, prepare your heart, and walk closer with Christ each week.
Join us as we take our shoes off—because growth begins on holy ground.
Email us at ListenToShoesOff@gmail.com
Episodes
43 episodes
The Story Behind The Song | Calm in the Chaos
In Week 4 of The Story Behind The Song, Ray Slavens shares the deeply personal story behind the song "Wonderful Peace." Inspired by the beloved hymn of the same name and his own lifelong journey with anxiety, this episode ...
The Story Behind The Song | Her Last Breath
In Week 3 of The Story Behind The Song, Ray Slavens shares the deeply personal story behind the song "Her Last Breath."Written in memory of his sister Jessica, this song was inspired by her long battle with illness, pain,...
The Story Behind The Song | Crooked Nail Cabin
In Week 2 of The Story Behind The Song, Ray shares the inspiration behind Crooked Nail Cabin, a place tucked away in the Kentucky hills where fathers, sons, and men gather to step away from the distractions of life and fo...
The Story Behind The Song | A Changed Man
Join Ray Slavens in this special 8-week series, The Story Behind The Song, as he shares the inspiration, Scripture, and life lessons behind some of the original songs he has been blessed to write.Each episode takes listeners bey...
Jesus Never Said...Life would be Easy
Life can be hard.The pressures of work, family, finances, health, relationships, and simply trying to keep up can leave us exhausted and wondering if we’re doing something wrong.In this episode of “Jesus Never Said…”, we ...
Jesus Never Said... God Helps Those Who Helps Themselves
“God helps those who help themselves.”It’s another common phrases people associate with the Bible, but Jesus never actually said it.In this episode of “Jesus Never Said…”, we discuss the difference between self-sufficienc...
Jesus Never Said...Money is the Root of All Evil
“Money is the root of all evil.”It’s one of the most repeated phrases connected to Christianity but it’s not actually what Scripture says.In this episode of “Jesus Never Said…”, we unpack what the Bible really teaches abo...
Jesus Never Said... Follow Your Heart
“Just follow your heart.”It’s one of the most common pieces of advice in culture today but Jesus never actually said it. In this first episode of our new series, “Jesus Never Said…”, we unpack the decision between followin...
The Kingdom of Heaven is Like.... | Matthew 25
What does it actually mean to be ready for Jesus’ return?In the final episode of our series “The Kingdom of Heaven is like…”, we unpack one of Jesus’ most sobering parables—the ten virgins in Matthew 25:1–13.All ten looke...
The Kingdom of Heaven is Like... | Episode 3
In week three of our series “The Kingdom of Heaven is like…”, we dive into the wheat and the weeds (Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43).At first glance, it raises a difficult question: If good seed was planted… where did the weeds come fro...
The Kingdom of Heaven is Like... | Episode 2
What would you give up… if you truly understood what you’ve found?In week two of our series “The Kingdom of Heaven is like…”, we look at two of Jesus’ shortest—but most challenging—parables: the hidden treasure and the pearl of ...
The Kingdom of Heaven is Like... | Episode 1
What if the most powerful work God is doing in your life… looks small?In this first episode of our new series, “The Kingdom of Heaven is like…”, we unpack two of Jesus’ simplest—but most overlooked—parables: the mustard seed and...
Real Talk - Testimonies | Mark 5: Go Tell
Over the past few weeks, we’ve sat in awe listening to real stories from Joe, Cierra, and Cody, each one a powerful reminder that God is still working, still restoring, and still transforming lives today.But this week, we take a step bac...
Real Talk - Testimonies | Cody
In this episode of the Shoes Off Podcast, we continue our Real Talk – Testimonies series with our friend Cody, who shares a raw and honest story of faith, struggle, and ongoing transformation.This episode is not about having eve...
Real Talk - Testimonies | Cierra
In this episode of the Shoes Off Podcast, we continue our Real Talk – Testimonies series with our friend Cierra, who shares a powerful and deeply personal story about identity, family, and the faithfulness of God.Cierra was adop...
Real Talk - Testimonies | Joe
In this episode of Shoes Off Podcast, we continue our series called Real Talk – Testimonies, where we sit down with people to hear the real stories of how God has worked in their lives.Our guest today is Joe, whose...
Real Talk - Testimonies | Ray & Isaac
In this first Real Talk Testimony episode of Shoes Off, Ray and Isaac step into the conversation themselves.No scripts. No polished production. No pretending.Just two men sharing their personal journeys — how ...
God's Promises - Restoration
If you could restore one thing in your life… what would it be?A relationship?A season?A decision?A part of your heart?In this final episode of God’s Promises, we explore the promise that ties every other promi...
God's Promises - Peace | John 16:33
In this episode of God’s Promises, we explore what Jesus really meant when He said:“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)If nearly one in ...
God's Promises - Transform Us | Ezekiel 36:26
Let's be real.....many of us believe God forgives us, but wonder if real change is actually possible.In this episode of God’s Promises, we explore one of the most hopeful assurances in Scripture: God’s promise to transform us<...
God's Promises - Forgiveness | Psalms 103:10-12
In this episode of God’s Promises, we talk about one of the most freeing — and most misunderstood — promises in the Bible: God’s promise to forgive. Many believers quietly wonder if they’ve said “sorry” enough, confessed enough,...
God's Promises - To Provide
What does it really mean when God promises to provide?In this episode of God’s Promises, we look at Jesus’ simple but powerful prayer: “Give us this day our daily bread.” This promise was never about wealth, excess,...
God's Promises - His Presence | Joshua 1:9
Have you ever been going through something hard and realized the problem wasn’t that you didn’t have answers — it was that you felt alone?In this episode of God’s Promises, we focus on one of the most repeated and most needed promises in...
