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.
Seeking Approval Podcast
SA Ep15 - Reviving the Altar (Part 2 What/Where is an Altar)
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What the Altar Represents and Where the Fire Falls
This episode explains that the altar is not a piece of furniture but the meeting place between God’s holiness and man’s humility. Throughout Scripture, the altar marks moments of surrender, obedience, renewal, and divine intervention. From Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Moses, Gideon, and David to the cross of Christ itself, God has always met His people where the altar was built. When the altar stood, God’s presence, peace, and provision followed. When it was neglected, chaos and spiritual decay set in.
The message emphasizes that in the New Testament, the altar is no longer made of stone but is found in a surrendered life. Believers are called to live as living sacrifices, offering themselves fully to God through prayer, obedience, repentance, and forgiveness. True revival cannot be manufactured through programs or excitement. The fire of God only falls after the altar is repaired. Repentance must come before revival, surrender before power, and humility before holiness.
The episode concludes with a call for God’s people to rebuild the altar of prayer personally, in their homes, and in the church. When prayer returns to its rightful place, God still moves. The fire may not come as visible flames, but it will come as conviction, renewal, unity, holiness, and power. The truth remains unchanged: the fire falls where the altar stands.