If comfort has started to feel like a cave, this conversation is your map out. We start with the raw pattern in Judges, sin, oppression, repentance, rest, and ask the hard question: why do we keep circling the same ground when we love God? The answer isn’t more noise or new routines; it’s training. We unpack how God leaves “giants” in our landscape to teach warfare, strengthen obedience, and grow in real spiritual authority. That means formation that looks like fasting, Scripture, worship, an...
Have you ever felt like prayer is just another task on your spiritual to-do list? What if prayer could transform from an obligation into the most natural conversation of your day? In this profound exploration of prayer, Walter and Shanea unpack what it truly means to communicate with God beyond religious formality. They reveal how prayer serves as "the language of the spirit" – not merely words spoken at designated times but an ongoing dialogue that permeates every moment of our lives. The ...
The line between genuine faith and religious performance has never been thinner. In this powerful opening to Season 2, we dive straight into a divine warning: a seducing spirit has been released that's capturing the ear gates and eye gates of believers everywhere. What does it mean to be part of "the remnant" - those few faithful followers who remain steadfast amid widespread spiritual deception? We unpack the spirit of Jezebel, which contrary to popular belief, isn't merely about sexual imm...
What does it truly mean to rest in God? Not the physical rest that comes with sleep, but the spiritual posture that brings freedom from anxiety, worry, and the weight of trying to control everything in your life. In this powerful season finale, we explore the concept of spiritual rest as Jesus described it in Matthew 11:28-30. When Christ invites us to "take my yoke upon you," He's offering a divine partnership where our burdens become lighter because we're no longer carrying them alone. The...
What does it truly mean to be free from sin? Not just managing it, not just struggling against it, but genuinely free? In this deeply reflective episode, Walter and Shanea confront a paradox many believers face: calling Christ "Lord" while remaining enslaved to sinful patterns. Drawing from Romans 7 and 8, they explore how many Christians live as if they're still bound, unaware that Christ has already provided the key to freedom. The conversation dives into the profound difference between re...
A powerful spiritual awakening unfolds as Walter and Shanea share Part 2 of their extraordinary testimony. Their story begins with a seven-month separation that God used to transform their hearts before orchestrating their reunion through supernatural means. Walter reveals how God confronted him about seeking everyone's opinion on his relationship except God's own. This divine intervention led to a series of prophetic dreams and visions about Shanea, including one where angels declared it wa...
Have you ever experienced a connection with someone that defied logical explanation? Our testimony reveals how God orchestrated a meeting between two unlikely people, creating an unbreakable spiritual bond that neither of us initially wanted nor understood. In this raw and vulnerable episode, we share the remarkable journey of our God-ordained relationship. From our first encounter at an apartment complex parcel locker to the supernatural events that eventually led to our marriage, our story...
What begins as a harmless glance can become a destructive obsession when left unchecked. Walter and Shanea explore the profound biblical concept of "lust of the eye" and how it extends far beyond sexual temptation to encompass any uncontrolled craving that diverts our focus from God. The hosts dismantle the common misconception that lust is exclusively about sexual desire, revealing how this spiritual principle applies to obsessions with wealth, power, relationships, and even seemingly innoc...
Do you know the difference between godly suffering and self-induced pain? In this eye-opening episode, we tackle the often misunderstood concept of what it really means to "suffer for Christ." Many believers automatically label their struggles as spiritual warfare or persecution without examining the true source. But what if your relationship drama, financial troubles, or personal struggles aren't spiritual attacks at all, but rather the natural harvest of choices made outside God's wi...
Have you ever given God some of your heart but held back the rest, especially relationships? The prodigal son gives us a profound blueprint for genuine repentance and restoration in our relationship with God and others. Walter and Shanea unpack this powerful parable, revealing how true transformation begins when we're broken enough to surrender everything. Most of us approach God selectively—we give Him parts of our lives while keeping other areas firmly in our control. The prodigal son reac...
Have you ever wondered why you struggle to hear God's voice despite your devotion? In this eye-opening episode, Walter and Shanea challenge the limiting belief that God only speaks through Scripture. With refreshing candor and spiritual insight, they explore how believers often serve a multidimensional God while approaching Him as if He's one-dimensional. The couple navigates powerful biblical examples demonstrating God's diverse communication methods from dreams and visions to inner knowing...
Do you ever wonder why it feels so difficult to hear God's voice? Perhaps the challenge isn't that God has stopped speaking, but we've never truly learned how to listen. In this profound exploration of spiritual communication, Walter and Shanea dive deep into the art of hearing God's voice in a world filled with distractions. They challenge the common misconception that divine communication is reserved only for pastors, prophets, or other spiritual leaders, emphasizing that every believer ca...
What if intimacy was never meant to start with your body, but with your spirit? In this transformative episode, we dive deep into the true nature of intimacy beyond physical connection, exploring how authentic relationships begin with vulnerability before God first. When Adam and Eve stood "naked and unashamed," they modeled perfect intimacy – not just physical nakedness, but complete spiritual transparency. This blueprint for divine connection shows us that before they could be vulnerable w...
The spiritual consequences of sex outside of marriage run far deeper than most realize. In this revealing conversation, we unpack how every sexual encounter creates a spiritual covenant, binding you to more than just another person's body. These "illegal covenants" can transfer spiritual struggles, demonic influences, and even generational curses between partners. Drawing from biblical examples like David and Bathsheba, we explore how unchecked lust distorts our perception of others, turning...
What does it truly mean to be a godly wife? In this profound continuation of their series on godly relationships, Walter and Shanea unpack the sacred role of women in marriage with remarkable spiritual insight and practical wisdom. The episode opens with a powerful revelation about the spiritual significance of a woman's womb. "Do you know how important it is for women to be in a place for God to use them to create images of Him?" Shanea shares this divine message that highlights how a woman...
What happens when we strip away cultural expectations and examine marriage through a purely biblical lens? The answers might challenge everything you thought you knew about relationships. In this eye-opening episode, Walter and Shanea tackle the foundations of godly relationships with refreshing honesty, addressing misconceptions that have infiltrated even the most devout Christian circles. They dive deep into Genesis to uncover God's original blueprint for marriage – revealing that it was n...
The spiritual battlefield of our hearts is often fought not between obvious good and evil, but between God's perfect will and seemingly good alternatives that lead us astray. In this powerful exploration of discernment, Walter and Shanea tackle the subtle difference between divine appointments and dangerous distractions. When the Oxford Dictionary defines distraction as "a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else," it perfectly captures how even good things ca...
Have you ever wondered if the Christ you follow is the real deal? In this thought-provoking episode, we tackle the critical topic of "The Message of a False Christ." Host Walter and his wife Shanea delve into how society often shapes a version of Christ that caters more to personal desires than to the truth of Scripture. Through biblical references and engaging discussions, they highlight the alarming trend of Christians creating custom versions of Christ, which can lead to dangerous misunder...
Is your faith walk feeling stuck? Maybe you’re giving, serving, and sacrificing, yet still wondering why you’re not seeing the breakthroughs you’re hoping for. This week on Stepping in Faith, Walter and Shanea explore a powerful truth: Obedience is better than sacrifice. In this episode, we’ll explore what it really means to align your heart with God’s will—not just through outward actions but through true surrender. We’ll break down key scriptures, including the story of Cain and Abel, to re...
What if our understanding of love is all wrong? In "The Essence of Love," we explore how love is often misconstrued, looking beyond the surface to uncover its true nature as a divine gift rather than a mere human emotion. We promise that by the end of our discussion, you'll gain a fresh perspective on how love, guided by the Holy Spirit, can transcend selfish human inclinations and societal norms. Throughout our conversation, we shed light on the pitfalls of relying solely on emotions in our...