Life is full of moments when we wonder what faithfulness looks like in the middle of real life. The Next Faith-Filled Step explores the real issues people face as pilgrims on the journey. Episodes dive into challenges and decisions we all encounter—growing in marriage and parenting, stewarding finances, navigating disappointment, and finding our footing when life feels uncertain, heavy, or simply hard. Each conversation points listeners to what God is revealing through His Word while offering practical encouragement and perspective for wherever they are on the journey. Hosted by Sunny Cain, this season features Pilgrim Radio guests and solo episodes, helping listeners take their next faith-filled step—one day, one moment, one decision at a time.
What does it take to build a strong marriage—or reconnect when you’ve grown apart?
Pastor and author Mike Novotny joins us to discuss his book, Newlywed: A Christian Guide for Loving Year One. Whether you’re newly married or have been together for decades, Mike shares practical Christian marriage advice on communication, expectations, intimacy, and navigating the challenges of married life.
In this conversation, we talk about:
How unspoken expectations create conflict in marriage
Practical tools for better communication
Understanding desire and intimacy in marriage
Extending grace to an imperfect spouse
Navigating in-laws and family boundaries
How experienced couples can support newlyweds
Building a stronger marriage at any stage
Whether you’re just beginning your marriage or hoping to reconnect with your spouse, this conversation offers practical encouragement for taking your next step together.
Featured Book: Newlywed: A Christian Guide for Loving Year One by Mike Novotny (https://a.co/d/02YoB4YZ)
Connect with Mike:
Website: Time of Grace (https://timeofgrace.org/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/timeofgrace)
Twitter (https://x.com/timeofgracemin)
24 Oct 2026
Stasi Eldredge | The Ladder of Love
What if you’ve followed Jesus for years, but still sense there is more of Him to know?
Stasi Eldredge, New York Times bestselling author and coauthor of the beloved book Captivating, joins us to talk about her new book, The Ladder of Love: A Pathway to Emotional Healing and Spiritual Intimacy with Jesus. We explore the difference between knowing about God and experiencing His love personally—and how our own story of love can sometimes get in the way.
In this conversation, we talk about:
Knowing about Jesus versus truly knowing Him
The different ways Scripture describes our relationship with God
When our story of love gets in the way
Recognizing when we’re living in agreement with the enemy’s lies
How wounds and false beliefs can affect the way we relate to God
Practical ways to grow in intimacy with Jesus
Learning to receive God’s love more deeply
No matter how long we’ve followed Jesus, there is always more of Him to know. This conversation is an invitation to come closer, bring Him the places that still need healing, and experience what it means to be fully known and deeply loved.
Featured Book:
The Ladder of Love: A Pathway to Emotional Healing and Spiritual Intimacy with Jesus by Stasi Eldredge (https://a.co/d/0aZ4dfpv)
Learn more:
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17 Oct 2026
Emily T. Wierenga | An Invitation to Feast: Anorexia, Healing & Communion with Jesus
Emily T. Wierenga joins us to talk about what it means to move beyond simply taking Communion and begin living in communion with Jesus.
In her new 70-day devotional, Commune with Me: An Invitation to Feast with Jesus, (https://a.co/d/064bbiFG) Emily draws from her own journey with anorexia and faith to explore our deepest hunger, the presence of Jesus, and His invitation to come to the table and be filled.
In this conversation, we talk about:
What we’re really hungry for—and where we look for satisfaction
Emily’s journey with anorexia and how God met her
The difference between taking Communion and living it
What it means to be satisfied by the presence of Jesus
Fellowship, shared life, and the Body of Christ
How Communion changes the way we love and serve others
What it means to “become communion to the world”
Learning to experience deeper fellowship with Jesus in everyday life
If you’re longing for a deeper relationship with Jesus or finding yourself hungry for something the world can’t satisfy, this conversation is an invitation to come to the table and discover the One who meets us there.
Featured Book: Commune with Me: An Invitation to Feast with Jesus (https://a.co/d/064bbiFG) — A 70-Day Devotional by Emily T. Wierenga
Connect with Emily T. Wierenga
www.emilytwierenga.com (http://www.emilytwierenga.com/)
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