Jesus launched His ministry amid some big challenges, but He was anchored with a strong sense of who He was and what His purpose was.

Never underestimate the comfort we get from our routines. We lean so far into our routines that our brain gets to shut off while we do them, which can take us away from following Jesus.

When you come to Christ, your identity is a forgiven, washed, accepted, radically loved child of God. You are a new creation, so let God’s truth move you beyond business as usual. 

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.