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The Disciples Journal

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 227

The Disciples Journal documents the everyday life of following Jesus, offering practical steps, insights, and encouragement to help you get closer to God. Join host Darin Starks as he shares personal stories, the experiences of others, and gospel-driven perspectives from the Bible, providing the guidance you need to walk with Jesus in your everyday life and stay focused on Him.

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

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 • Duration 29:47

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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This One Scripture Ended My Lukewarm Faith

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 • Duration 17:38

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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This Bible Verse Will Change How You See God Forever

Monday, September 8, 2025 • Duration 08:23

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 Word for myself. This isn’t secondhand from pastors, mentors, or books — it’s me opening up my Bible, wrestling with what it says, and sharing how it’s changing my walk with Him. In this first episode, I’m talking about a verse that completely reshaped the way I see God: John 1:14 — “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Growing up, I thought I understood God’s love, but when I read this verse in its original context, it hit me in a whole new way. For the first audience — both Jews and Gentiles — this was shocking. Unlike the distant gods of the Greco-Roman world, Jesus stepped down, put on flesh, and lived among us. That changes everything. This episode is all about rediscovering God’s love in a fresh way — the kind that makes you fall in love with Him all over again. My hope is that as you watch, you’ll see that God isn’t distant, He’s close, and He cares about every detail of your life. Let me know in the comments what stood out to you most, and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes of Darin’s Diary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Invisible Sin That Destroys Your Intimacy with God

Thursday, August 28, 2025 • Duration 17:20

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 discovered is that sin doesn’t just separate—it distorts how we see God. I used to think He was ashamed of me, angry, or unwilling to welcome me back. That false view of God kept me away even more than the sin itself. In this episode, I share a pivotal moment from Passion 2022 where confession and hearing God’s truth spoken over me completely changed the way I saw Him. We’ll look at how sin clouds our vision of God, how holiness clears it, and why renewing your mind with His Word is the only way to see Him as He truly is—merciful, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. This isn’t just theology—it’s deeply personal. Because the way you see God will always determine how you interact with Him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How I Went From Lukewarm to On Fire for God

Thursday, August 14, 2025 • Duration 25:57

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 think you’re too far gone, to believe you have to “fix yourself” before you can come back to Him. That was me—stuck in shame, projecting my own feelings about myself onto God, convinced He had distanced Himself from me. But Exodus 34:6 completely shifted my view of Him. This is the first time in the Bible God describes Himself, and what He says will wreck every lie you’ve believed about how He sees you. In this episode, we’ll walk through the context of that verse, what it meant to the original audience, and why it still changes everything for us today. My prayer is that by the end, you’ll see Him more clearly and come back to Him with your head held high, knowing He still loves you, still chooses you, and is still faithful—no matter what. Want to go deeper and walk with God every day? Join me on After God’s Heart—a daily devotional podcast designed to help you know who He really is and ignite your passion for Him again. You can try it free for 7 days: https://aftergodsheart.carrd.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Thursday, August 7, 2025 • Duration 31:45

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 talking about where our confidence really comes from — and what happens when you try to build your identity on things that shift. Your job. Your relationship. Your reputation. Even your emotions. We walk through Matthew 16 and how Peter’s revelation of who Jesus is led to Jesus revealing who Peter was. And that’s the moment everything changes. If you’ve ever wrestled with insecurity, people-pleasing, or feeling like you’ve lost yourself — I think this one will really speak to you. Finding who you are starts with finding Him. And if you want to go deeper in the Word daily, check out my devotional podcast After God’s Heart. We walk through Scripture every morning together. You can try it free for 7 days using the link below: https://patreon.com/aftergodsheart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 • Duration 28:02

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 learned is that love with Jesus doesn’t fade… it matures. In this episode, I share how I fell in love with Him all over again—what had to break off of me, what shifted in how I saw Him, and how you can get that fire back too. If you’ve ever felt distant from God or like you’ve lost your passion, I pray this speaks to you. And if you're ready to fall in love with Him again daily, come join me on After God’s Heart—a daily devotional podcast and community that helps you meet God in His Word and rediscover who He truly is. Tap the link below to start your 7-day free trial: https://www.patreon.com/c/afterGodsheart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Life Update + The Biggest Lie I Believed About God

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 • Duration 37:29

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 last 9–10 months. A lot has changed in my life — new city, new church, deep community, and God doing a real work in my heart. But the biggest thing I had to face? There was this lie I didn’t even realize I was believing about God — and it had been shaping the way I saw Him, myself, and my purpose. In this episode, I’m sharing that story. What led me there. How He’s been peeling it all back. And the version of me I feel like He’s been slowly freeing me from. It’s kind of like a reset episode. I talk about where the podcast is going, what’s changing, and where I see God leading next. So if you've been in a season of transition, or you've ever wrestled with identity, ambition, or feeling like you’ve outgrown who you used to be — I think this one’s gonna hit home. Let me know what God’s been teaching you too. I’d love to hear it. Try After God’s Heart free for 7 days — daily devotionals, guided readings, and real conversations that help you walk with Jesus every single morning. 👉 https://aftergodsheart.carrd.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Monday, July 21, 2025 • Duration 16:42

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 it actually means to walk in intimacy with Jesus. Not just following Him, but abiding in Him. You’ll hear how peace isn’t found in performance—but in a person. We’ll talk about the fruit of intimacy, why discipline without surrender leaves us empty, and how true transformation happens when we stop trying to fix ourselves and start beholding Him. I even share a powerful revelation God gave me about the veil at the altar—and how only Jesus can lift it. This is more than just a teaching. It’s a heart reset. Let’s get into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The One Change That Will Restore Your Walk With God

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 • Duration 13:53

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 unpacking Hebrews 12:14 — a verse that doesn’t just talk about holiness, but reveals why so many of us struggle to feel close to God. Darin breaks down how sin doesn’t drive God away from us… but it does distort our view of Him. Through a powerful moment of personal conviction, we explore how holiness isn’t about perfection — it’s about intimacy. About seeing God clearly. About giving Him all of who we are. Whether you’ve walked with God for years or you’re trying to find your way back, this episode will shift how you see sin, holiness, and the invitation God gives us every day to draw near. 🎧 Reflection Question: What’s one thing in your life right now that might be clouding your view of God? 👉 Want to go deeper and start building a consistent daily rhythm with God? Join me inside After God’s Heart — a daily devotional podcast that helps you grow in intimacy with Him one day at a time. You can start your 7-day free trial here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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