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Pursuing God with Gene Appel
Hosted by Gene Appel · EN
Gene Appel is the senior pastor of Eastside Christian Church, a multi-site church based in Anaheim, California. Since 2008, Gene has led Eastside into multiple seasons of rapid growth and as a result, Eastside has been consistently named among the 100 fastest growing churches in America. Gene’s recipe for success is simple: Pursue God, Build Community, and Unleash Compassion. Eastside’s explosive growth is rooted in a deep conviction that God’s heart and God’s grace is for everyone, resulting in a radically inclusive community of God-conscious “servant leaders” who serve both locally and globally. Join Gene Monday - Friday as he walks you through practical biblical teachings that will foster a deeper connection and awareness of God’s activity and presence in your life. No matter where you are at with your walk with God, this podcast is for everyone.
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Episode 1331: Stop Waiting. Turn "Someday" Into Today.
1w ago00:06:14Tap to summarizeHow many dreams, conversations, or acts of faith have been postponed for "someday"? Today we'll consider a simple but powerful prayer: "God, turn my someday into now." As we reflect on the brevity of life, we'll discover how recognizing the value of each moment inspires us to stop waiting and start living with greater faith, courage, and purpose. What if today became the day you stopped putting off what matters most?Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.
Transcribe →Episode 1330: What If You Knew Your Time Was Limited?
2w ago00:05:42Tap to summarizeNone of us knows how many days we have. While it's easy to assume there's always more time, Scripture reminds us that our days are numbered. Today we'll reflect on how embracing that truth can change the way we live, love, and pursue what matters most. Sometimes the awareness that life is short is exactly what awakens us to live with greater purpose. What would you do differently if you truly believed today mattered?Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.
Transcribe →Episode 1329: How to Live Life With More Passion and Purpose
2w ago00:04:52Tap to summarizeLife was never meant to be lived on autopilot. Yet it's easy to get stuck in routines, lose our sense of purpose, or simply go through the motions. As we begin this special replay series, we'll discover what Jesus meant when He promised life to the full and explore practical ways to live each day with greater passion, purpose, and intention. What would change if you truly embraced the life God created you to live?Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.
Transcribe →Episode 1328: Don't Wait to Start the Legacy You Want to Leave
2w ago00:06:19Tap to summarizeNone of us knows how much time we have. That's why the best time to begin building a legacy of love is today. As we wrap up this week, we'll reflect on the urgency of living intentionally and choosing the kind of life we'll be remembered for. Every conversation, every act of kindness, and every expression of love matters more than we realize. What story are you writing with your life today?Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.
Transcribe →Episode 1327: Love Isn't Just Something You Feel. It's Something You Do.
2w ago00:04:56Tap to summarizeIt's easy to talk about love, but living it is something entirely different. Today we'll explore Galatians 5:6 and discover why genuine faith always expresses itself through love. As we consider the relationships that matter most, we'll be challenged to move beyond good intentions and choose actions that leave a lasting impact. Love is more than a feeling. It's the legacy we live every day.Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.
Transcribe →Episode 1326: Why Love Is the Greatest Legacy You Can Leave
2w ago00:06:25Tap to summarizeSuccess fades. Accomplishments are eventually forgotten. But Scripture tells us that faith, hope, and love remain, and the greatest of these is love. Today we'll discover why love is the one legacy that continues to impact generations and how choosing to love others reflects the very heart of God. What kind of legacy are you building through the way you love?Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.
Transcribe →Episode 1326: The Three Things That Will Outlast Your Life
3w ago00:04:50Tap to summarizeMost of us spend our days chasing things that won't last. But Scripture points us toward three things that carry eternal significance. Today we'll explore how our priorities shape the legacy we leave behind and why investing in what matters most changes the way we live right now. If you've ever wondered whether your life is making a lasting impact, this conversation is for you.Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.
Transcribe →Episode 1325: What Do You Want to Be Remembered For?
3w ago00:04:36Tap to summarizeEveryone leaves a legacy, whether we realize it or not. The question is, what kind of legacy are we writing every day? As we begin this special replay series, we'll explore why living a meaningful life starts long before the end of it. Discover how Scripture invites us to focus on what truly lasts and how the choices we make today shape how we'll be remembered tomorrow. What do you want your life to be known for?Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.
Transcribe →Episode 1324: The Vision Behind Unleashing Compassion
3w ago00:06:06Tap to summarizeThe more people who are pursuing God and building true community, the more compassion we are going to unleash into a broken world. Today we want to share a vision for Eastside Christian Church, a hope that one day it can be said of us, just as it was said of the early church, that there were no needy persons among us. That kind of vision starts small, with how we choose to see and care for the people right around us.Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.
Transcribe →Episode 1323: A Different Way of Paying Attention
3w ago00:05:30Tap to summarizeJesus had a way of noticing people who were often overlooked or forgotten, because He always looked at them through eyes of love. Today we want to explore what it means to see the people around us the same way, especially the ones we tend to walk past without a second thought. It is a shift in how we pay attention, not just what we see, but who we choose to really look at.Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.
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