The Journey - Step by Step

One weekend. Two mass shootings. This must stop. Even if the guns laws changed overnight and all the mental health care that was needed was provided, we'd still have a problem. The problem goes deeper than a change in the laws. The problem is a human problem. We as Christians have a role to play in changing the situation for many children that are hurting and in pain. Check out our new blog at www.afaithwalk.com

When is it good for a Christian to be B.A.D.? Karyn and Eliana Smith talk about what it means to be B.A.D. Christian - a believing, acting and doing Christian. We know what we believe but those beliefs should influence the way we act and what we do. Check out our new blog at www.afaithwalk.com

Friendship is a blessing and having good friends is priceless. Host Karyn Beach and her college friend, Regina Allen, talk about friendship. Do your friends have to be Christian? Do a large number of social media friends mean you have a lot of real friends? A strong friendship is a glimpse of what a strong relationship with Jesus is like. Like the podcast? You'll love the blog! Great posts and videos, older episodes of the podcast and more! http://www.afaithwalk.com

People say "Your test will be your testimony!" but what does that really mean? Host Karyn Beach shares the test she's been through and the 3 P's that helped her turn her test into a powerful testimony. Whether you are facing a relational, health, financial, employment or other tests, the 3 P's can help you through. Visit The Journey - Step by Step Facebook page to share what you did to move your test into a testimony! https://www.facebook.com/journeypodcast/

Many Christian women are told to be like Ruth. Ruth waited patiently for her Boaz, so single women should wait patiently as well. Well, wait a minute! The story of Ruth is not the same as the advice given to women in 2019 and the infamous meme (·Wait on your Bo-az, stay away from Poor-Az, Cheatin-az, Lazy-Az ...). It's funny but it isn't accurate. Ruth's story has a lot to teach us.

Synonyms for grief include: deep sorrow, anguish, pain, and suffering. Faith is the opposite of all of those things. In fact, grief can replace faith entirely … but it doesn’t have to. Katherine Barner, author of God Help Me, I’m Grieving, talks about the intersection of faith and grief. She knows these distinct emotions aren’t mutually exclusive. Barner says that despite the paralyzing pain, healing is indeed possible. Website: https://katherinebarner.org/ Book: God Help Me, I’m Grieving 

Susan Neal was healthy until the age of 49. Then she faced ten medical diagnoses and two surgeries. Susan set out to heal herself. She changed her life by changing her diet. Now she eats God’s Foods and has eliminated most sugar. She encourages people to lean on the one who can help, The Lord. With His guidance and focusing on the foods He created, people can change their lives and improve their health. Website: http://susanuneal.com/ Book: 7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates 

Prayer is communication with God and should be a vital and central part of every Christians life. Since the Bible is God’s word, it makes sense that we pray His words back to Him. We look at prayers within the Bible as well as how to turn almost any Bible verse into a prayer.

You aren't just a Christian for a few hours on Sunday morning. You are a Christian seven days a week and 24 hours a day. So, what does it look like when you take your faith to work. Is it obvious from your office decor that you are a Christian? Does it affect how you handle office politics? What about how you make decisions. Christian authors Susan Neal and Anita Wilson join in the discussion.

Mathew Paul immigrated to the United States with just $20.50. Now they are financial coaches helping others end the frustrating cycle of living paycheck to paycheck. Living in debt (student loans, credit cards) has sadly become a way of life for many Americans but the Bible says that the borrower becomes a slave to the lender (Proverbs 22:7). Mathew helps people break the bonds of financial slavery so they can be securely on the path to financial posterity. Website: www.themayanah.com

Sandra Lott is the author of 25 Christian books. Yet, over the years she endured abuse at the hands of her drug and alcohol addicted husband and then faced the unspeakable when her 16-year-old son died in a car accident. Her faith saw her through. 

Karyn Beach the host/producer of The Journey - Step by Step Christian Podcast. So, in this episode, Karyn talks about her journey. It is a story of grief, attempted suicide and clinical depression. However, it is also a story of faith, growth, hope and finally getting what it means to be a Christian. Website: www.the-journey-podcast.com

A lot of women aspire to be a pastor's wife, which is known as the First Lady in some chuch circles. Sherri Simmons had that title but she also had infidelity, keeping up appearances and living a lie. She chronicles it all in her book, Underneath the Hat and with Karyn in this very revealing interview.When she found God, He gave her the courage she needed to make some real and lasting changes. Book: Underneath the Hat

Prayer should be a vital and vibrant part of every Christian's life. Yet there is something about prayer that is confusing and even mysterious. Terri Cendejas and Karyn Beach get together to talk about prayer. What is prayer and what prayer isn't? They also analyze the Lord's Prayer and what makes it an example of a perfect prayer. Finally, they look at the ACTS model of prayer. Website: www.the-journey-podcast.com Instagram: journey.podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/journeypodcast

Christians walk by faith. But it isn't an easy walk. In fact, it is marked by narrow pathways, steep inclines and rocky terrain. The Journey - Step by Step podcast is like meeting a friend along the way. We'll have real-life testimonies, provokative Bible studies and discussions with other Christians who share their successes and struggles as they tackle problems we all face. It's Bible-based. It is honest. It is fun! Join the Journey! Be encouraged. Be inspired.