Genesis 28–31: Cherished Moments With a Faithful God

Welcome to the Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind

In today’s episode, we travel with Jacob through some of the most formative moments of his life — dreams, vows, blessings, conflict, heartbreak, and the unmistakable presence of God. And woven throughout these chapters is a theme many of us know well: the way God meets us in the middle of ordinary days and changes everything.

As you’ll hear, even Jacob — with all his struggles and missteps — encountered God in ways he would remember for a lifetime. And Steve shares a deeply personal story of how God redirected his own life and birthed the Lifespring podcast many years ago.

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In Genesis 31:13, God says to Jacob: “I am the God of Bethel… where you made a vow to Me.”

Steve shares two powerful stories: Jacob’s experience at Bethel — and his own moment when God unmistakably said, “Proclaim My Name.” These cherished memories become anchors in seasons when life feels uncertain. If you’ve ever wondered whether God still speaks, today’s episode will encourage you to listen with an expectant heart.

Don’t miss Day 8 of the Lifespring! WhyChristmas show!

December 8 brings three remarkable moments spanning centuries — each reminding us how God equips His church in surprising ways.

397 — The Death of Ambrose of Milan. A reluctant bishop whose preaching shaped Augustine, whose hymns shaped worship, and whose courage shaped church-state relations.

1868 — First English Performance of “O Holy Night.” One of the earliest documented moments when English-speaking congregations sang the now-beloved Christmas hymn. Its rich theology helped it spread rapidly across churches.

1906 — Reginald Fessenden’s Early Radio Voice Test. Before his famous Christmas Eve broadcast, Fessenden conducted a December 8 experiment transmitting Scripture and music — the first human voice to travel wirelessly, paving the path for Christian radio and podcasts.

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On this “Time Traveler Day,” if you make it back to the first century, tell Paul we’re still reading his mail.