The story of the prison guard in Acts 16 is one of spiritual freedom and transformation. After beating Paul and Silas, an earthquake hit the prison, causing the doors to open. Rather than let the guard kill himself, Paul tells the man, “Stop! We are all still here.” In that moment of humility, the guard released his guilt and turned to Jesus.

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.