God Loves You Too Much to Leave You the Same

God loves you just the way you are—but He loves you too much to leave you that way.

Are we truly following Jesus, or are we content with adding a little Jesus to an otherwise unchanged life?

On today's episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve challenges believers to move beyond a shallow faith and embrace the spiritual growth, discipline, and transformation that come from fully surrendering our lives to Christ.

Plus, we hear the powerful conclusion of Steve's conversation with Mariah Stephens, a domestic abuse survivor whose story of brokenness, courage, healing, and restoration is a remarkable testimony of God's faithfulness. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Mariah shares how she found the strength to escape an abusive marriage, discovered God's presence in her darkest moments, and eventually experienced a beautiful new beginning.

In today's episode:

• Growing Beyond a Shallow Faith: Why following Jesus requires more than simply adding Him to our lives—and how intentional Bible study, prayer, and spiritual discipline help us become more like Christ.

• That's Not in the Bible: "Come as you are and stay as you are." God welcomes us exactly where we are, but His desire is to transform us into the image of Jesus.

• Broken but Not Abandoned: Mariah Stephens shares how God carried her through domestic abuse, divorce, healing, and ultimately into a new season of life filled with hope.

• Stories You May Have Missed: Country singer Ella Langley speaks about her faith following a concert bomb threat, Christian college students develop an AI tool to help young adults aging out of foster care, and new research reveals changing American beliefs about the virgin birth of Jesus.

• Faith Between Your Ears: Psalm 9:10 reminds us that God has not forsaken those who seek Him.

Your Next Step: Be intentional about your relationship with Jesus. Set aside time to study God's Word, pray, and simply spend time in His presence. Don't settle for a little Jesus when He's calling you to surrender your entire life.

Watch Mariah's Complete Interview:
Find Broken but Not Abandoned on The Steve Marston Show YouTube channel. Please consider sharing her story with someone who needs encouragement and hope.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, visit https://calledtopeace.org for resources and support.

About The Steve Marston Show

A daily Christian radio show and podcast helping you live more like Jesus through biblical teaching, Christian discipleship, faith and culture conversations, interviews, encouragement, and a little fun along the way.

Listen on 99.5 The Word in Little Rock, AM 630 The Word in San Antonio, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit https://stevemarstonshow.com for more episodes, interviews, and free Bible study resources.

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