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Seeking Approval Podcast
Seeking Approval is a Bible-based podcast that deals honestly with one of the quiet struggles many believers face: the desire to be accepted, affirmed, and approved by people rather than resting in the approval of God. In a world driven by opinions, applause, comparison, and constant noise, this podcast turns the listener back to Scripture for clarity, conviction, and peace.
Each episode opens the Word of God and addresses real-life pressures through sound biblical teaching, thoughtful reflection, and practical application. The focus is not on self-esteem, popularity, or performance, but on learning what it truly means to stand approved unto God. Topics include people-pleasing, identity in Christ, spiritual confidence, handling criticism, and living faithfully without chasing affirmation.
This podcast is designed for believers who want to grow deeper in their walk with the Lord, strengthen their spiritual foundation, and learn how to live with conviction in a culture that constantly demands compromise. The goal is simple: less striving for approval from man, and a greater confidence in the approval that comes from God alone.
Episodes
99 episodes
SA Ep97 - Nearer to Thee - Wash Thyself
SA Ep97 - Nearer to Thee - Wash ThyselfIn this episode, we begin the series Drawing Nearer to Thee by looking at the first step in drawing closer to Christ: being freshly cleansed. From Ruth 3:3, Naomi told Ruth, “Wash thys...
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SA Ep96 - Drawing Nearer to Thee - Introduction
SA Ep96 - Drawing Nearer to Thee - IntroductionDrawing Nearer to Thee is a 5-episode podcast series built from Ruth 3 and the beautiful picture of Ruth coming to Boaz, her kinsman redeemer. Through this Old Testament scene,...
SA Ep95 - Articles of Faith #18 The Eternal State
SA Ep95 - Articles of Faith #18 The Eternal StateIn this episode, we examine the doctrine of the eternal state. The Bible teaches that after death and final judgment, the saved will dwell forever with the Lord in heaven, while the...
SA Ep94 Articles of Faith #17 The Return of Christ
SA Ep94 Articles of Faith #17 The Return of ChristIn this episode, we examine the doctrine of the return of Christ. The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ will return again just as He promised. We will look at the certainty of His co...
SA Ep92 - Articles of Faith #15 Evangelism and Missions
SA Ep92 - Articles of Faith #15 Evangelism and MissionsIn this episode, we examine the doctrine of evangelism and missions. The Bible teaches that every believer and every church has a responsibility to take the Gospel to the lost...
SA Ep93 - May the Fourth
SA Ep93 - May the FourthPeople say this time of year, “May the fourth be with you.” It is said in fun, but there is a truth far greater than the phrase itself. There truly is a Fourth who is with His people. Not in imagination, no...
SA Ep91 - Articles of Faith #14 Two Ordinances
SA Ep91 - Articles of Faith #14 Two OrdinancesIn this episode, we examine the ordinances of the church: baptism and the Lord’s Supper. The Bible teaches that these are acts of obedience given by Christ to His church, serving as pu...
SA Ep90 - Articles of Faith #13 The Church
SA Ep90 - Articles of Faith #13 The ChurchIn this episode, we examine the doctrine of the church. The Bible teaches that the church is a local assembly of baptized believers, gathered for worship, fellowship, discipleship, and ser...
SA Ep89 - Articles of Faith #13 Sanctification
SA Ep89 - Articles of Faith #13 Sanctification
SA Ep88 - Articles of Faith #11 Justification
SA Ep88 - Articles of Faith #11 JustificationIn this episode, we examine the doctrine of justification. The Bible teaches that justification is the act of God whereby He declares the believing sinner righteous through the righteou...
SA Ep87 - Articles of Faith #10 Repentance and Faith
SA Ep87 - Articles of Faith #10 Repentance and FaithIn this episode, we look at repentance and faith, the God ordained response to the Gospel. The Bible teaches that salvation is received when a sinner turns from sin and turns to ...
SA Ep86 - Articles of Faith #9 Grace
SA Ep86 - Articles of Faith #9 GraceIn this episode, we examine the doctrine of salvation by grace. The Bible teaches that salvation is the free gift of God, not something that can be earned by works or deserved by merit. We will ...
SA Ep85 - Articles of Faith #8 Sin
SA Ep85 - Articles of Faith #8 SinIn this episode, we examine the doctrine of sin. The Bible teaches that sin is not just outward behavior, but inward rebellion against God, and that all men are sinners by nature and by choice. We...
SA Ep84 - Articles of Faith #7 Fall of Man
SA Ep84 - Articles of Faith #7 Fall of ManIn this episode, we examine the fall of man. The Bible teaches that man was created upright, but through Adam’s sin fell into a state of corruption and separation from God. We will look at...
SA Ep83 - Articles of Faith #6 Creation
SA Ep83 - Articles of Faith #6 CreationIn this episode, we examine the doctrine of creation. The Bible teaches that God created all things by His power and for His glory. We will look at what Scripture says about the origin of the...
SA Ep82 - Special Edition The Christian Conscience in the Time of War
SA Ep82 - Special Edition The Christian Conscience in the Time of WarIn this special edition of Seeking Approval, we step away from the Articles of Faith to inquire what the Word of God says about how a Christian should view polit...
SA Ep81 - Articles of Faith #5 THe Holy Spirit
SA Ep81 - Articles of Faith #5 THe Holy SpiritIn this episode, we focus on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit is not an influence or force, but God Himself, the third Person of the Trinity. We ...
SA Ep80 - Articles of Faith #4 Jesus Christ
SA Ep80 - Articles of Faith #4 Jesus ChristIn this episode, we focus on the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible presents Him as the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully man, virgin born, sinless, crucified for o...
SA Ep79 - The Articles of Faith #3 The Trinity
SA Ep79 - The Articles of Faith #3 The Trinity In this episode, we look at the doctrine of the Trinity, the Bible truth that there is one God who eternally exists in three distinct Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy G...
SA Ep78 - The Articles of Faith #2 The One True God
SA Ep78 - The Articles of Faith #2 The One True GodIn Episode 2, we focus on the doctrine of the one true God. The Bible teaches that there is only one living and true God, not many gods, not rival deities, and not a god shaped by...
SA Ep77 - Articles of Faith #1 The Word of God
SA Ep77 - Articles of Faith #1 The Word of GodIn Episode 1, we begin with the foundation of all Bible doctrine, the Holy Scriptures. We look at why every article of faith must begin with the Word of God, because if the Bible is no...
SA Ep76 - Becoming a Prayer Warrior (Finale)
SA Ep76 - Becoming a Prayer Warrior (Finale)In this final episode we examine the closing words of the Lord’s Prayer: “For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.” After bringing every need befo...
SA Ep75 - Becoming a Prayer Warrior (Part 8)
SA Ep75 - Becoming a Prayer Warrior (Part 8)In this episode we examine the phrase “deliver us from evil,” where Jesus teaches believers to pray for protection and rescue from a real spiritual enemy. This request reminds u...
SA Ep74 - Becoming a Prayer Warrior (Part 8)
Lead Us Not Into Temptation (The Protection of the Believer)In this episode we examine the phrase “Lead us not into temptation,” where Jesus teaches believers to pray for protection before the battle begins. Rather than o...
SA Ep73 - Becoming a Prayer Warrior (Part 7)
Forgive Us Our Debts (The Cleansing of the Soul)In this episode we focus on the phrase “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors,” where Jesus teaches the necessity of ongoing spiritual cleansing in the life of the...