Have you ever felt like God is distant—or absent altogether?

In this episode of More Faith, More Life, Pastor Steve Gray explores one of the most misunderstood spiritual realities: when God withdraws, not in catastrophe, but in silence. Drawing from Scripture, personal experience in historic revivals, and biblical examples, he explains how divine withdrawal can be a form of judgment that feels like freedom but slowly leads to spiritual drift.

This conversation challenges comfortable Christianity, exposes the danger of resisting conviction, and invites listeners to rediscover the presence of God as the anchor for clarity, wisdom, and purpose.

If you’ve ever wondered why faith feels quiet, why conviction fades, or why church feels routine, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

• God's withdrawal is a form of judgment that can feel deceptively like freedom, leading to a lack of spiritual conviction.
• Resistance to God’s guidance often results in spiritual withdrawal, where boundaries and moral clarity become blurred.
• Recognizing God's withdrawal requires a return to seeking a strong presence of the Holy Spirit in one's life.
• Historical and modern revivals serve as inspiration for reigniting a passionate pursuit of spiritual connection and holiness.
• Clarity in one’s spiritual life is paramount for discerning right from wrong, beyond mere legal or societal standards.

America is facing a crisis, but not the kind most people think. In this episode of More Faith, More Life, Pastor Steve Gray explains why political division, social unrest, and economic strain are symptoms of a deeper spiritual problem.

Steve calls the church to step back into its role as a spiritual authority, not a political echo chamber. He challenges believers to move beyond comfortable, routine Christianity and recover a genuine hunger for God. True revival, he explains, is not emotional hype or short-term excitement, but a divine interruption that transforms hearts, restores spiritual health, and brings lasting change to individuals, families, and nations.

This episode is a direct call to discern the times, confront complacency, and pursue real spiritual renewal before the crisis deepens further.

Key Takeaways:

• America is undergoing a severe spiritual crisis, overshadowing political and social discord.
• Spiritual revival is essential for national survival.
• Political issues are mere symptoms of the deeper, underlying spiritual problems.
• The church must lead with discernment and spiritual authority to initiate change.
• Revival requires a renewed hunger for God and a breaking from spiritual complacency.

Feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re failing. In this episode, Pastor Steve Gray explains how God uses divine interruption to bring real transformation. Through the story of Saul becoming Paul, he reveals why God often pauses our progress to reshape our character, renew our thinking, and deepen our dependence on Him. This message will help you understand what God is doing when nothing seems to be moving.

Key Takeaways:

• Divine Interruption: Understanding how divine interruptions, much like Saul's conversion to Paul, can serve as a pivotal moment for spiritual transformation.
• Dependence on God: The essence of true power lies in becoming deeply dependent on God, rather than striving for personal power.
• Character Over Power: Before seeking external affirmations of success, it's crucial to develop a foundation of strong character and integrity in Christ.
• Transformation Over Conversion: Spiritual growth is a transformative journey, not merely a conversion experience, requiring time and dedication to personal growth.
• Becoming an Imitable Example: The ultimate goal is to become someone others can imitate in faith, leading by example through a life well-lived in God's principles.