Very Bold Radio Podcast w/ Steve Teel

About Very Bold Radio Podcast w/ Steve Teel

Very Bold Radio and Podcast features host Steve Teel's "Simple Man Bible Study" as well as his interviews with Christian authors, singers, entertainers, athletes, and other difference makers. Visit: VeryBold.com Very Bold Radio on AM 630 The Word every Saturday from 12:00 - 12:30 pm

Publisher

Steve Teel

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Apr 2019

Latest episode

3 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

312 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Oct 2026

   From Spiritual Dryness to Open-Handed Faith | Steven Navarro

   In this episode of Very Bold Radio and Podcast, host Steve Teal sits down for part three of a deep-dive conversation with missionary and writer Steven Navarro. Picking up in 2022 after seven years with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Amsterdam, Steven shares his candid, vulnerable journey through what St. John of the Cross named the "Dark Night of the Soul". Despite coming off a spiritually rich season memorizing the Gospel of Luke and experiencing intense corporate worship, Steven found himself entering a profound, multi-year season of spiritual dryness where traditional forms of devotion no longer brought a sense of God’s presence. Through silence, solitude, and guidance from mentors, he learned to embrace spiritual disequilibrium—moving from a performance-based, fix-it mindset toward an open-handed, contemplative faith. Key Takeaways & Topics Covered Transition and Estrangement: Moving from leading Discipleship Training Schools (DTS) to joining a creative collective named Mosaic in YWAM Amsterdam left Steven feeling like a "fish out of water" amid broader life and faith transitions. The Onset of Spiritual Dryness: After a season of deep spiritual intimacy in Orlando, Florida, Steven returned to Amsterdam and began experiencing a withdrawal from the tangible presence of God during church services and prayer meetings. The harder he tried to "push in" or perform, the drier it felt. Discovering the Contemplative Tradition: Reading Richard Foster’s Streams of Living Water helped Steven realize his spiritual dryness was not a sign of broken faith, but a well-documented historic Christian experience known across traditions as the "Dark Night of the Soul" or "spiritual disequilibrium". Practicing Silence and Solitude: Guided by mentors, Steven learned to sit on a quiet bench in Amsterdam for hours, allowing the "sand and dirt" of hurry and noise to settle so he could simply be present with God without needing to perform. Unconventional Places of Encounter: While standard devotional routines felt dry, Steven unexpectedly encountered God’s presence in three distinct areas: Everyday, mundane moments (making a sandwich in his apartment). Creative writing (crafting fiction and sci-fi stories late at night). High liturgy services (participating in Catholic Mass, Anglican, and Orthodox spaces). Open-Handed Faith and Spiritual Maturity: Moving away from rigid, single-stream definitions of worship allowed Steven to cultivate gratitude for all traditions within the Body of Christ and step into a role of spiritual parenthood. Incarnational Spirituality in the Everyday: Drawing on authors like Parker Palmer and Brother Lawrence, the episode highlights that your daily life—whether changing diapers, driving a truck, or frying an egg—is the exact "school" where the Holy Spirit desires to meet you. Short Story Feature ("Shooting Star"): Steven closes the interview by reading a poignant original short story exploring the tension between wonder, doubt, and holding onto fleeting moments of beauty. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   15 Aug 2026

   Inside the Peanut Butter Bowl: Celebrating 10 Years of Feeding Communities

   Host Steve Teel celebrates the Peanut Butter Bowl's 10-year milestone, highlighting its growth from a single game to a statewide movement feeding over 1.8 million people.

3. 

   27 Jun 2026

   Very Bold Radio | Steven Navarro Continued

   Host Steve Teel continues his interview with special guest Steven Navarro, exploring insights from his unique perspective.

Who has been a guest on Very Bold Radio Podcast w/ Steve Teel

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• Steven Navarro
• Joey Saxe
• Jacob Coats
• Ken Hicks
• Brandon McIlwain

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

8,030

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100

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Quality

86

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

51

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