Episodes

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

    Feeling Empty Inside? Here’s What You’re Really Missing
    Nov 12 2025
    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 faith—but somehow, something still feels off. I know that feeling well. For a long time, I chased things that promised to fill me success, approval, comfort, distraction but no matter what I reached for, it never lasted. The truth is, that emptiness isn’t random. It’s what happens when we’re disconnected from the very Source of life itself. In this episode, I want to help you see why that emptiness exists and how the gospel is actually the answer to it. Because the reason Jesus had to die is that most of us are dead and don’t even know it. If you’ve ever felt numb, tired of going through the motions, or just ready to feel alive again, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about what you’re really missing and how to find life again in Him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • How to Know If It’s GOD or Just Your Thoughts

    How to Know If It’s GOD or Just Your Thoughts
    Nov 5 2025
    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 saying — until I realized most of what I “heard” was just my own emotions talking.I’d pray, feel peace for a second, and then doubt everything again. And if you’ve ever wondered, “Was that God’s voice, or just my thoughts?” — you’re not crazy. In this episode, I’m going to show you how to tell the difference between God’s voice and your own, so you can finally stop second-guessing and start hearing Him clearly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • How to Read the Bible (And Actually Hear God’s Voice)

    How to Read the Bible (And Actually Hear God’s Voice)
    Oct 22 2025
    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 transform your Bible reading into a real, two-way conversation with God. If you’ve ever felt distant from God or wondered why you can’t hear His voice, this will help you experience Scripture the way He intended — relationally, not religiously. Grab the guide that helps you turn Bible reading into real conversation with God: https://stan.store/darinstarks/p/turn-bible-reading-into-a-conversation-with-god Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • How I Fell Back in Love With God (And How You Can Too)

    How I Fell Back in Love With God (And How You Can Too)
    Oct 15 2025
    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 things… and forgot the real reason I started. In this episode, I talk about how I found my way back — not through more discipline, but through a simple shift that changed everything about how I see and love God. This is for anyone who feels like their fire’s gone out, or that their relationship with God has become routine instead of real. If you’ve been showing up, praying, reading, and still feel distant… this conversation is for you. Because falling back in love with God isn’t about doing more — it’s about letting Him have your heart again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Why You Can’t Hear God (and How to Fix It)

    Why You Can’t Hear God (and How to Fix It)
    Oct 10 2025
    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 voice of God — and why sometimes His voice sounds faint, distant, or even distorted. I share how I realized that distractions, idols, and divided attention can block what God is trying to say, and what it looks like to give Him your full focus again. This one’s all about clearing the noise so you can finally hear God clearly. Want to actually hear God when you read His Word? I put together a free guide that shows you how to turn your Bible reading into a real conversation with Him — not just a routine. Download it now and start hearing His voice in a whole new way: https://stan.store/darinstarks/p/turn-bible-reading-into-a-conversation-with-god Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • The ONE Verse Every Christian Man Must Know

    The ONE Verse Every Christian Man Must Know
    Oct 2 2025
    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. In this episode, we break down Psalm 1 to uncover the biggest lies men are told about identity and where true value is actually found. If you’ve ever wrestled with who you are, this conversation will show you the difference between being defined by the world and being rooted in God’s Word. Want to put this into practice? Grab your copy of my guide, Disciplines of a Godly Man, and start building a stronger walk with God today → https://stan.store/darinstarks/p/disciplines-of-a-godly-man Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • How I Turned My Bible Study Time into a Conversation with God

    How I Turned My Bible Study Time into a Conversation with God
    Sep 17 2025
    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? In this episode, I share the simple mindset shift that turned Scripture from silent ink on a page into real conversations with the living God. Each episode, I walk you through practical questions to ask while reading that unlock intimacy, clarity, and the sense that God is actually speaking back. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why doesn’t God talk to me?”—this podcast may change everything. This guide will help you turn every Bible reading into a real conversation with God. Download it here → https://stan.store/darinstarks/p/turn-bible-reading-into-a-conversation-with-god Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • This One Scripture Ended My Lukewarm Faith

    This One Scripture Ended My Lukewarm Faith
    Sep 10 2025
    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 what it really means to know and love God. In this episode of The Disciples Journal, I share the exact verse, why it hit me so hard, and the practical steps I took to move from half-hearted faith to fully devoted to Christ. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling distant from God or just “going through the motions,” this message is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins