Solomon used the word ‘meaningless’ 38 times in the book of Ecclesiastes. He discovered that his choices ruined his life, his family, and eventually the nation of Israel. When we seek after pleasure and happiness instead of seeking after God, like Solomon, we will find it meaningless. Temporary pleasure makes a poor God.

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.