In Ephesians 1:18–19, Paul prays that the eyes of our hearts would be opened to the spiritual wealth available to us in Christ. Gene explains three “checks” we can cash right now: a significant purpose, a family privilege as children of the King, and unequaled power—the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. When we see life through this lens, we walk with hope, identity, and confidence that everything over our heads is already under His feet.

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.