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Author: Gene Appel

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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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Ever feel like everyone else has life figured out while you're just trying to keep up? Whether it's criticism from our past or constantly comparing ourselves to others, it's easy to believe we don't measure up. As we begin a week about overcoming feelings of inadequacy, we'll explore how those negative messages take root and why they don't have to define us. What voices have you been listening to, and what might God want you to hear instead? Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help yo...
What do you do when you've tried to repair a relationship and nothing seems to be working? Sometimes reconciliation requires asking for help. Sometimes it means changing yourself even when the other person won't change. And in the most difficult situations, it may mean letting go of our attempts to control the outcome. As we close our week on family conflict, we'll look at what it takes to pursue healing without manipulation, guilt, or pressure. What is one real step you can take toward recon...
Some family conflicts won't disappear on their own, but there are practical steps we can take toward healing. Today we'll explore three ways to begin: pray before reacting, intentionally make time for a real conversation, and seek wisdom from someone you trust. Resolving conflict takes humility, courage, and sometimes more than one conversation. Which step could you take toward peace in one of your relationships today? Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build com...
When a family relationship is broken, our first instinct is often to focus on what the other person needs to change. But lasting reconciliation begins somewhere much closer to home. Today we'll explore why getting our relationship right with God changes the way we approach conflict with a spouse, child, sibling, parent, or anyone else we love. Before trying to fix someone else, what might God want to change in us? Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build communit...
Most of us learned how to handle conflict by watching the people who raised us, whether their example was healthy or not. We may shut down, lash out, run away, or repeat destructive behaviors without ever consciously choosing them. Today we'll take an honest look at the patterns we inherited and why recognizing them is an important first step toward change. What did your family teach you about conflict, and are you still carrying those patterns today? Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed ...
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