
Gene Appel is the senior pastor of Eastside Christian Church, a multi-site church based in Anaheim, California. Since 2008, Gene has led Eastside into multiple seasons of rapid growth and as a result, Eastside has been consistently named among the 100 fastest growing churches in America. Gene’s recipe for success is simple: Pursue God, Build Community, and Unleash Compassion. Eastside’s explosive ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1330 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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In any relationship where you have real influence, love sometimes means saying the hard thing. But there's a difference between correcting someone and punishing them. Punishing is about the past, making someone pay for what they did. Correcting is ab... more
The people closest to us often get the least unconditional acceptance from us. We hold our highest expectations for the ones we love most, and pull back when they fall short. But that's not how God treats me. Psalm 145 reminds me He's gracious and co... more
If you ask people what they most want from the people closest to them, it usually comes down to one thing: to be understood. Not fixed, not corrected, not molded into someone else's image, just truly seen for who they are. This week we're drawing fro... more
Tomorrow you're going to write a new chapter in your story, and the only real question is what kind of pen you'll be holding. All week in Exodus 14, we watched two million people stuck between the Red Sea and an army, caught in the cycle of fear, sar... more
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Gene is a very warm person. I love his messages and I love how he prays with us. He gives me so much inspiration and I know it all comes from God. I’m so grateful I found him and his church. Every morning I look forward to listening to him and being inspired, praying for God to transform me. Thank you Gene!
Love this podcast - Gene helps me to start my day in the right direction, with learning, reminding and a prayer 🙌🏼
Gene is amazing at delivering stories from the Bible in an applicable way for us to use today. I look forward to starting my days with this podcast.
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A faith-forward program centered on practical biblical teaching, personal growth, and community formation. Episodes frequently explore how scripture translates into everyday actions—building meaningful relationships, empowering all believers (including women) in leadership, and pursuing God through service, prayer, and church involvement. The host often weaves personal stories with scripture to motivate listeners to engage their faith more deeply, embrace change, and contribute to a caring, inclusive church community. A notable pattern is the focus on gender equality within church life and leadership, alongside calls to practical steps like joining groups, serving others, and initiating conversations to strengthen bonds. This mix makes it h... more
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