The Disciples Journal

God Wants to Free You from Shame (Here’s How)

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling trapped by shame? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore Genesis 3 and Exodus 34:6 to see how God’s mercy and faithfulness meet us ...

Why Trusting God Is Hard (And What Actually Changes That)

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why does trusting God feel so difficult even when we believe He is faithful? In this episode I look at Exodus 34:6 where God describes Himself as abo...

What Really Matters in Your 20s (It’s Not What You Think)

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people spend their entire life chasing the wrong thing and they don’t realize it until something in them breaks. I know, because that was me. ...

If You Feel Lost in Your 20s, Watch This.

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever felt like you’re supposed to have life “figured out” by now…but somehow you’re still waking up questioning everything purpo...

Feeling Empty Inside? Here’s What You’re Really Missing

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “Why do I still feel empty when everything seems fine?” You’ve got goals, friends, maybe even fai...

How to Know If It’s GOD or Just Your Thoughts

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought you heard God… but later realized it might’ve just been you? I used to feel so confident about what I thought God was sayin...

How to Read the Bible (And Actually Hear God’s Voice)

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people read the Bible to get information — but God gave it to us for intimacy. In this episode, I’ll show you how one simple question can tr...

How I Fell Back in Love With God (And How You Can Too)

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There was a time when God had all of me — my attention, my affection, my heart. But somewhere along the way, I got distracted by doing all the right...

Why You Can’t Hear God (and How to Fix It)

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if God’s gone quiet… or if you’ve just stopped listening? In this episode, I talk about what it really means to hear the ...

The ONE Verse Every Christian Man Must Know

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who told you what it means to be a man? Culture shouts that your worth comes from money, women, and status—but God says something entirely different...

How I Turned My Bible Study Time into a Conversation with God

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the reason you’ve never really “heard God” isn’t because He’s silent—but because you’ve been approaching the Bible the wrong way...

This One Scripture Ended My Lukewarm Faith

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One Bible verse completely ended my lukewarm faith. I know that sounds wild, but it’s true — this verse flipped everything for me and showed me wh...

This Bible Verse Will Change How You See God Forever

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m starting a new series called Darin’s Diary. Every Monday, I’ll be sharing something real that I’m learning about God as I dig into His Wor...

The Invisible Sin That Destroys Your Intimacy with God

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest thing blocking your intimacy with God isn’t what you think. For years, I believed distance from Him was only about my sin. But what I di...

How I Went From Lukewarm to On Fire for God

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve drifted from God, like that fire you once had for Him has faded, this one’s for you. I know what it’s like to ...

How I Built my Confidence As A Christian (Self Worth Through God)

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I didn’t realize how much of my confidence was wrapped up in how people saw me… until God started stripping that away. In this episode, I’m t...

How I Fell in Love with God Again (And You Can Too)

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I used to think I peaked in my relationship with God—that the passion I had in high school was something I’d never get back. But what I’ve learn...

Life Update + The Biggest Lie I Believed About God

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This one’s real personal. I just felt like it was time to slow down and let you all l in on what’s really been happening behind the scenes the ...

The #1 Reason You Still Feel Distant From God (And How to Fix It)

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This might be one of the most important conversations we’ve had yet. In today’s episode of The Disciples Journal, we’re diving deep into what i...

The One Change That Will Restore Your Walk With God

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the real reason you feel distant from God… is something you’ve been overlooking? In today’s episode of The Disciples Journal, we’re...

Most Christians Are Struggling With This (This Destroys Your Faith)

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know God, or do you just know about Him? That question cuts deep—and it’s exactly what we’re unpacking in today’s episode. As we offi...

This Is God’s Purpose for Your Life — And It’s Bigger Than You Think

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your story is the key to someone else's salvation? In today’s episode of The Disciples Journal, we’re digging into 1 Peter 2:9 and uncove...

This Is the One Thing God Wants You to Do Every Day

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your purpose isn’t just about what you do — but how you love? In today’s episode, we’re diving into Ephesians 5:1–2 to uncover a pu...

You Don’t Need a Title to Represent God — Genesis 1 Shatters That Lie

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your title didn’t determine your calling? In this episode, I’m digging into one of the biggest lies we’ve believed in church culture—t...

This Verse Changes the Way You See Yourself Forever

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the reason you’re questioning your worth… is because you’ve been listening to the wrong story about why you’re here? In this episode ...

How to Find Your Identity in Christ

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the reason you don’t feel confident in who you are… is because you’ve never seen God clearly? In this final episode of our June identit...

You Don’t Have to Earn God’s Love — Here’s Why

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you trying to earn what God has already freely given you? In this episode of The Disciples Journal, we explore the liberating truth of Romans 5:1–...

Why God Cares What You Do With Your Body (And Mind)

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does your daily life reflect the fact that God lives in you? In this powerful episode of The Disciples Journal, we unpack what it really means when Sc...

This Is The Sign God Is Preparing You For More

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does your life say about the God you claim to follow? In today’s episode of The Disciples Journal, we’re unpacking what it really means to be...

What It Really Means to Be a Child of God (You’ve Probably Missed This)

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you’re not supposed to carry all of this on your own? In today’s episode of The Disciples Journal, we’re digging into 1 John 3:1–2 and...

Why God Doesn’t Want to Erase Your Past (and What He Does Instead)

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if God doesn’t want to erase your past… but redeem it? In this first episode of our June series, Identity in Christ, I’m diving into 2 Cori...

God Doesn’t Want Perfection—He Wants THIS | Part 6

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you actually repenting… or just feeling bad? In this episode of The Disciples Journal, I’m unpacking what true repentance really means—and w...

Why You’ll Never Be “Good Enough” for God—and Why That’s Good News | Part 5

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the only thing standing between you and God… is a simple yes? In this episode of The Disciples Journal, I unpack what it means that Jesus of...

Why the Resurrection of Jesus Changes Everything | Part 4

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if I told you the resurrection of Jesus isn’t just something we celebrate—it’s everything we stand on? In this episode of The Disciples Jou...

Jesus Lived the Life You Couldn’t—Here’s Why That Matters (Part 3)

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if Jesus didn’t just die for you—but also lived for you? Most of us focus on the cross, but miss the equally powerful truth: Jesus lived the ...

You’ll Never See Jesus the Same After This | Part 2

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join my daily devotional podcast here: https://patreon.com/aftergodsheart Has God ever felt distance in your life? In today’s episode, I’m con...

The Truth About the Gospel Nobody Tells You | Part 1

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if we’ve misunderstood the Gospel all along? In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the parts of the Gospel we often overlook or avoid. Th...

3 Things I Wish I Knew SOONER As A Christian

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever questioned your purpose or struggled to hear God's voice? In this episode, I reflect on my journey since turning 23 and share the three ...

I Don’t Feel Like Praying Or Reading My Bible (3 Steps To Help You Get Back On Track With God)

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Start my daily devotional podcast here: https://patreon.com/aftergodsheart Ever feel like you’re struggling to maintain a relationship with God? Y...

How to Return to God After Backsliding (It's Easier Than You Think)

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Start my daily devotional podcast here: https://patreon.com/aftergodsheart Have you ever felt that you need to fix yourself before coming back to Go...

Do THIS If You've Lost Your Fire for God

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Start my daily devotional podcast here: https://patreon.com/aftergodsheart  Have you felt distant from God and unsure how to reconnect? In today's...

If You're Struggling to Stay Consistent with God (This is for you)

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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The #1 Reason You're Not Hearing God's Voice

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why you struggle to hear God's voice? In this heart-to-heart episode I'm diving into the number one reason you might not be he...

How to Follow God Wholeheartedly

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Free Guide: How to Get Closer to God  → https://stan.store/darinstarks/p/how-to-get-closer-to-god-guide Full Episode with Bethany → https://pod...

How to Be Satisfied in Jesus

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever wondered how to find complete satisfaction in Jesus, you're not alone. In today's episode, I share a highlight from my deep conversatio...

Why Your Faith Feels Dry (And How to Fix It)

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how to rekindle your love for Jesus or why life's distractions seem to keep pulling you away? In this heartwarming and insightf...

How to Love God More than Anything

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how to truly make Jesus the love of your life? Join me in part seven of my series on making Jesus our first love as I sit down with Beth...

Loving God is All About THIS (Talitha Coffee Interview)

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you showing the love of God to those around you? In this episode of The Disciples Journal, I dive deep into the importance of extending our love f...

What Every Believer Needs to Know

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you truly understand the depth of God's love for you? In this episode, I, Darren Starks, dive into the profound significance of the gospel and what...

If You've Lost Your Passion for God (This is for you)

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt like your relationship with Jesus has gone cold? In this episode of The Disciples Journal, I dive into part four of our series focused on ma...

What it Means to Love God With All Your Heart, Soul, and Strength

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what it truly means to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind? In this episode of The Disciple's Journal, I delve into part three ...

How to Fall in Love with God Again

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered if God feels loved by you? In this episode of Disciples Journal, I continue the series on making Jesus your first love by exploring how ...

The Secret to Loving Jesus More

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like your relationship with God has lost its passion? Join me, Darren Starks, host of The Disciples Journal, as we kick off a new s...

Making Jesus Your First Love Again (How to Get Your Passion Back for God)

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has your relationship with God lacked intimacy recently? In this episode of the Disciples Journal as I dive into a conversation with my good friend B...

How to Obey God When It Doesn’t Make Sense

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever struggled with truly obeying God's plan for your life? In this episode, I'm joined by James Lowe as we delve into a heartfelt conversation about ...

God loves you (Right Now) | How to Receive God’s Love

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you have ever struggled to accept God’s love (This is for you) In this episode of The Disciples Journal, I dive deep into the concept of God's u...

Desexualizing My Brain Changed My Life (How to Defeat Lust For Good)

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt trapped in the endless cycle of temptation and lust? In this episode of The Disciples Journal, I delve into my personal journey of breaking ...

Finding Your Identity In Christ

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has your job, career, or purpose has become your identity? In this episode, I dive deep into a powerful realization that God has been prompting me to ...

Stop Comparing Your Relationship with God to Others

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation I share with you how to get of out the cycle of comparisons when it comes to your relationship with God. At times we will believe...

3 Habits That Transformed My Relationship with God

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever struggled to maintain your spiritual momentum and keep your focus on God throughout the year? In this episode of the Disciples Journal, I share p...

How to Trust God’s Timing (And Stop Comparing Your Life to Others)

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You have to let go of your ungodly timeline of who and what you thought you’d be by now. This is one of the greatest lessons I’ve learned and had ...

How to Meditate on God's Word Daily

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What you listen to matters! And it directly shapes your life and walk with God. In this episode of the Disciples Journal, I dive into what it actually...

Learning to Trust God More

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt like God's timing just doesn't match your schedule? In this episode of The Disciples Journal, I reflect on my recent experiences of answered...

If You're Struggling to Stay Focused on Jesus, This Will Help

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When's the last time you gave God your undivided attention? In this episode I dive deep into my personal struggle with letting entertainment and infor...

The Deadly Simple Approach to Defeating Lust (And Overcoming Temptation)

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to resist temptation and maintain your faith in daily life? In this episode of The Disciples Journal, host Darren Starks sits down wit...

What to do (And Not to Do) to Draw Closer to God in 2025

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever felt stuck in your walk with God, frustrated by repeated cycles of sin, or simply hungry for a more authentic connection with Him, this...

How I Got My Fire Back For God (And You Can Too)

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt like you've drifted so far from God that you're past the point of no return? In this episode, I share my journey of getting my fire back fo...

How I’m Learning to Spend Time With God (3 Practical Ways)

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if to spending time with God consistently isn't about balancing your time, but about something entirely different? I am learning that instead of ...

How to Make 2025 Your Best Year Spiritually

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the greatest breakthrough God has for you this year isn't about what He'll give you, but who He's transforming you to become? You know how we...

My Testimony | How Jesus Set Me Free From Lust, Depression, and Shame

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt powerless against temptation, wondering if you'll ever find true freedom from sin? In this episode, I share my testimony of findin...

How I Study The Bible (And What I Wish I Knew Sooner)

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If reading the Bible feels more like a chore and not an activity you look forward to each day, if it doesn't feel like it comes alive to you, or you'r...

The Secret to Knowing Jesus Deeper

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to stay consistent with Jesus? In this episode, I go through what it practically looks like to stay consistent in your relationship...

How to Stay Consistent with Jesus (And Completely Surrender to Him)

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Disciples Journal, we explore the often-misunderstood concept of Lordship—where Jesus moves from being merely our Savior to b...

If You Struggle To Accept God's Love (This Is For You)

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself striving for perfection, thinking that your efforts will make you worthy of God’s love? In this episode of The Disciple...

How to Hear God's Voice

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to hear God's voice? In this episode we take a deep dive into the nature of listening to the voice of God, and the importance of disce...

How to Keep Your Focus on Jesus (And Quit Being Lukewarm)

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I dive deep into a question every believer must ask: How do we keep Jesus first in all that we do? I'll challenge you to move beyond t...

The Reason Jesus Had to Die (And Why It Matters)

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why Jesus had to die—and what that truly means for your life today? In this episode of The Disciples Journa...

The Disciples Journal Trailer

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Disciples Journal, the podcast that teaches you how to walk with Jesus every day and in every aspect of your life. This show dives dee...

Our Last Episode: Greatest Memories, Biggest Lessons, & Killi Recap

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the last episode of Just Different. We sit and speak to what lead to this decision and what's next for us both! This is a conversation we've h...

Discovering Your God Given Potential (How to See Yourself The Way God Does)

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that everything you need to fulfill your purpose is already inside of you? The forest isn’t ahead of the seed—it’s in the seed. In ...

God Is Making You Wait (For A Reason)

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt that you were hidden? And still waiting on what you know God has for you? In this episode we delve into the value of our hidden se...

Feeling Too Far Gone for God's Grace? (Listen to This)

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you’ve messed up too much for God to use you? In this episode, we dive into the themes of restoration and self-forgiveness, re...

Try Again (This Time With God) The Path To True Success

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if true success isn’t about how many people know your name, but how well you serve others? In the Kingdom, humility is the key to promotion, an...

Building Christ-Centered Relationships (How to Find Christian Friends)

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are your relationships helping you grow in your faith, or pulling you away from God? In this episode, we dive into what it means to be in Christ-cente...

3 Spiritual Disciplines Every Believer Needs

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you intentionally training yourself to walk in God’s ways, or are you unconsciously drifting towards the ways of the world? In this episode, I b...

How to Stop Worrying and Trust God with Your Future

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself overwhelmed, stressed, and weighed down by the problems in your life? In the midst of these seasons it's difficult to give our at...

Relying on God's Strength

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you’re running on empty, trying to handle everything on your own? In this episode, we explore what it means to fully rely on G...

How to Know What God Wants You To Do

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling uncertain about your next steps or struggling with a big decision? How do you figure out what God wants for your life? In this episode...

What Putting God First Actually Looks Like

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you make God a true priority in your life, especially with so many distractions and responsibilities pulling you in different directions? In th...

How to Stop Caring What Other People Think (Building Your Confidence in Christ)

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How to not care like Jesus - That's what we breakdown and speak to in this conversation. We cover how to stop people pleasing, seeking affirmation fro...

The Reason God Promotes You (How to Level Up)

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been focusing on what you need to get to the next level, but overlooked who you need to become? In this episode, we unpack the truth that per...

Prayer: How To Have An Honest Talk With God

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is prayer, and does God really hear us when we pray? Does He care about the details of our lives? In this episode, we dive deep into these questi...

How to Talk About Jesus with Non Believers (Practical Ways to Share The Gospel)

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you confidently talk about Jesus to your friends, family, and co-workers? In this episode, we answer these questions and more, breaking down si...

Transforming Your Mind with God's Word (Thinking like Jesus)

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is your mind filled with worry, doubt, or negativity? What if you could renew your thoughts and align them with God’s truth? In this episode, we div...

How to Give God Everything

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does it truly look like for God to have it all? Are there areas of your life that you’re still holding back from fully surrendering? In this ep...

Why You Know More About Celebrities Than God (And How to Fix It)

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know more about your favorite celebrity or sports team than you do about God? We often get caught up in the lives of others while remaining unf...

Purifying Your Thoughts and Combatting Lust

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you break free from lustful thoughts and truly honor God with your mind and body? In this episode, we explore the battle against sexual immoral...

The Truth About Your Identity (Who God Says You Truly Are)

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to figure out who you really are? In this episode, we dive into what it means to find your true identity in Christ. We explore how ...

Focusing on God and Removing Distractions

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are there relationships, habits, or cycles in your life that you know you need to let go of, but you just can’t seem to break free? In this episode,...

How to Let Go Of Friends That You've Outgrown

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are there friends in your life that you’ve outgrown, but you’re struggling to let go? In this episode, we explore the difficult process of releasi...