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HCPNHCPN Gathering | April 2025 Session 2 | Steve BeznerHCPN Gathering | April 2025 Session 2 | Steve Bezner by HCPN2025-04-2529 min
We Are More: Sisters Talk Faith & FeminismEp. 50: Your Jesus Is Too ReligiousThe western church's version of Jesus is too religious. Too focused on power, rules, and control—too busy legislating morality to look anything like, well, Jesus. If faith has been weaponized against you, if ‘Christian values’ seem more about politics than love, you’re not imagining it. Let’s talk about the difference between the real Jesus and the one wrapped in red, white, and blue. This week, we're wrapping up Steve Bezner’s Your Jesus is Too American and talking more about what it really means to follow Jesus when even Christianity doesn't look much like Him.2025-04-0359 min
The Bible For Normal People[ATBW] Episode 3 - LoopholesIn Episode 3 of All the Buried Women, co-hosts Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke explore the "loopholes" that allowed women to serve in ministry within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), despite the formal prohibition against female ordination. These loopholes included roles like professors, missionaries, and pastor’s wives, which allowed women to take on leadership and preaching roles in practice, even though they were not officially recognized as ordained ministers.We reached out to the SBC, Paige Patterson, Darryl Gilyard, Tommy Gilmore, and the Council for National Policy for comment, and did not hear back.2025-03-2745 min
We Are More: Sisters Talk Faith & FeminismEp. 48: Jesus Saves, Billionaires Don'tThe early church wasn’t obsessed with power. But modern American Christianity? I’s practically campaigning. If you think a billionaire is gonna save your soul—or your bank account—you might need to check who’s really benefiting from all that “Christian generosity.” Spoiler alert: it’s not the poor. It’s not the marginalized. And it’s definitely not Jesus. Generosity with conditions isn’t generosity at all, and when churches start looking more like political action committees than communities of faith, we’ve got a problem. This week, we’re diving into week 2 of Steve Bezner’s Your Jesus Is Too American...2025-03-201h 00
What is Good: Christian Life Commission Podcast21 - How to Change the World (Steve Bezner)In this episode of What is Good, we are excited to share with you a message from pastor Steve Bezner. It was recorded on March 3rd, 2025, during our Advocacy Day conference where he was one of our keynote speakers. After being introduced by our CLC director, Katie Frugé, Steve challenges us to understand the roles of Gospel and government in seeing the Kingdom of God realized "on earth as it is in Heaven."TIMESTAMPS:0:35 - Katie introduces Steve Bezner1:30 - How to Change the World: Opening Prayer & Intro4:45 - We need a...2025-03-1238 min
Live Faith First Podcast🔥 Has Jesus Been Americanized? | Faith, Culture & Radical Love 🔥Is the Jesus we follow the real deal—or just a reflection of American culture? In this thought-provoking conversation,Elliot Sands andSteve Bezner dive deep into the intersection offaith and culture, challenging the ways we’ve shaped Jesus to fit our own narratives.🚀What’s Inside:🔥 Has Christianity in America lost its radical edge?🌍 Lessons from the diverse, struggling early church🤝 Building bridges across cultural and religious divides💔 The role of suffering in faith—are we missing something?💡 Radical generosity as the key to addressing povertyBezner shares eye-opening experiences fosteringauthentic relationships with the local Muslim community and unpac...2025-03-101h 03
CBF ConversationsSteve Bezner, Your Jesus Is Too AmericanSponsors: The Clergy Confessions Podcast (www.clergyconfessions.com); Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity (www.gardner-webb.edu); Baptist Seminary of Kentucky (www.bsk.edu); Baylor's Garland School of Social Work; The Community Transformation Center at Palm Beach Atlantic University (www.pbactc.org); The Center for Congregational Health (healthychurch.org); and The Baptist House of Studies at Union Presbyterian Seminary (www.upsem.edu/). Join the listener community at www.classy.org/campaign/podcast-…r-support/c251116. Music from HookSounds.com.2025-02-2843 min
The Denison Forum Podcast - Christian perspective on current events, Christian news and culture, Biblical wisdomIs your Jesus too American?Join Denison Forum’s podcast host, Dr. Mark Turman, as he engages with Dr. Steve Bezner, pastor of Houston Northwest Church, in an insightful conversation on how Christians can faithfully navigate modern culture. They discuss the tension between biblical and cultural values, the importance of community and racial reconciliation, and what it means to maintain a distinctly Christian identity. Drawing from his ministry experience and his book Your Jesus Is Too American, Dr. Bezner challenges believers to prioritize kingdom values over the American dream. The conversation also covers practical topics like financial generosity, biblical sexuality, and deepening relationships within th...2025-02-1953 minThe Denison Forum Podcast - Christian perspective on current events, Christian news and culture, Biblical wisdomIs your Jesus too American?Join Denison Forum’s podcast host, Dr. Mark Turman, as he engages with Dr. Steve Bezner, pastor of Houston Northwest Church, in an insightful conversation on how Christians can faithfully navigate modern culture. They discuss the tension between biblical and cultural values, the importance of community and racial reconciliation, and what it means to maintain a distinctly Christian identity. Drawing from his ministry experience and his book Your Jesus Is Too American, Dr. Bezner challenges believers to prioritize kingdom values over the American dream. The conversation also covers practical topics like financial generosity, biblical sexuality, and deepening relationships within th...2025-02-1953 min
Mid-Week in the CityHave We Made Jesus Into An American?We all love Jesus, and we love our country. But how different are American cultural values from Jesus' values? Have we conflated American ideals with Kingdom principles? What risk do we run by doing this? This week, we'll discuss how we balance our love for our country and our love for Jesus, based on Steve Bezner's book, Your Jesus is Too American. Join Us!2025-01-3000 min
Bold Love PodcastDr. Steve Bezner: Your Jesus is Too AmericanOur guest today is none other than Pastor Dr. Steve Bezner. Dr. Bezner is senior pastor of Houston Northwest Church in Houston, Texas. He is a local leader and participant in Multi-Faith Neighbors Network, where he builds bridges with Muslims and Jews, and he serves on the board of the Houston Church Planting Network. He also trains church planters through Glocalnet, serves on the executive committee of Texas Baptists, and is an adjunct professor at George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University.
His new book, Your Jesus is Too American, he notes that the American church...2024-12-0936 minWhat is Good: Christian Life Commission Podcast16 - Is Your Jesus Too American? (w/ Steve Bezner)In today's episode of What is Good, Katie and John talk to CLC Commissioner and senior pastor of Houston Northwest Church, Dr. Steve Bezner about his new book Your Jesus is Too American. We find out what led him to write this book, discuss some of the main ideas, and of course ask him "What is Good?" Join us for this challenging and thoughtful discussion.TIMESTAMPS:2:25 - Katie asks Steve how he first come up with the idea for this book.5:05 - John asks Steve about the overall tone of the book. Was...2024-11-2753 min
Live from the Siburt InstituteSteve Bezner: Embodying the Culture of the Sermon on the MountMyles Werntz and Steve Bezner discuss the topics within Dr. Bezner’s newest book, Jesus is Too American. In this conversation, Steve talks about his journey of leading his Houston church through a sermon series that calls us to lean more into Jesus’ teachings from the Sermon on the Mount and embody the culture that Jesus calls us to.
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The Almost Amazing Podcast"Your Jesus Is Too American" with Steve Bezner; Calling the Church to Reclaim Kingdom Values Over the American DreamSteve Bezner has been the Senior Pastor of Houston Northwest Church since January 2013. His passion is to see Houston—and the world—become more like Heaven as people become more like Jesus. Steve loves to preach, teach, write, and speak about the Bible in a way that is easy to understand but also challenges people to live the life that God has designed for each of them. His new book "Your Jesus Is Too American" is a calling for the Church to reclaim Kingdom values over the American Dream, and you can learn more at https://www.stevebezner.com/ and...2024-11-0642 min
TCN Podcast ChannelPro Ecclesia: Kingdom Values with Dr. Steve BeznerOn this episode of Pro Ecclesia, Jack Bodenhamer sits down with Dr. Steve Bezner to discuss the Church's understanding of kingdom values during a polarizing election season, that the Church might be unified regardless of the divisions cast during this time of uncertainty.
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Pages and People: An inside look into Baker Book HouseEpisode 1In this episode of Pages and People, co-hosts Pete McGowan and Su Hecht dive into Christian literature and thought-provoking conversations with authors Steve Bezner and Shirley Mullen. Together, they explore how faith intersects with culture, the call to serve over preaching, and navigating the courageous middle in a polarized world. Tune in for an engaging discussion that challenges you to embody kingdom values and inspire meaningful conversations in today's divided society.Featured Authors and Books:Steve Bezner, author of Your Jesus is Too AmericanIn this powerful book, Bezner confronts the...2024-10-1749 min
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityYour Jesus Is Too American: Calling the Church to Reclaim Kingdom Values over the American Dream by Steve BeznerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/818074 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Your Jesus Is Too American: Calling the Church to Reclaim Kingdom Values over the American Dream Author: Steve Bezner Narrator: James R. Cheatham Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 28 minutes Release date: October 8, 2024 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: The American church faces a discipleship crisis. Instead of following the values of Jesus, many Christians are chasing after what our culture prizes: power, money, and political influence. In Your Jesus Is Too American, Baptist pastor Steve Bezner invites Christians to rediscover what Jesus treasured and incorporate those kingdom values into the...2024-10-0805 min
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityYour Jesus Is Too American: Calling the Church to Reclaim Kingdom Values over the American Dream by Steve BeznerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/818074to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Your Jesus Is Too American: Calling the Church to Reclaim Kingdom Values over the American Dream
Author: Steve Bezner
Narrator: James R. Cheatham
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 28 minutes
Release date: October 8, 2024
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
The American church faces a discipleship crisis. Instead of following the values of Jesus, many Christians are chasing after what our culture prizes: power, money, and political influence. In Your Jesus Is Too American, Baptist pastor Steve Bezner invites Christians to rediscover what Jesus treasured and incorporate those kingdom values into the church's...2024-10-087h 28
Shifting CultureEp. 229 Steve Bezner - Is Your Jesus too American? Reclaiming a Kingdom Vision for Following JesusIn this episode, Steve Bezner wrestles deeply with how to faithfully follow Jesus in the 21st century American context, and shares some profound insights about the kingdom of God and how it contrasts with the dominant cultural forces in our country. We discuss the powerful cultural influences that can push us away from living out true kingdom values, as well as practical ways that churches and individual believers can embrace a more holistic, biblical vision for life in the reign of God. It's a conversation that has the potential to challenge and reshape our understanding of what it means...2024-10-041h 00
The Holy Post637: Your Church is Too American with Steve BeznerSteve Bezner, a pastor in Houston, had a troubling realization—his people were being shaped more by social media, YouTube, and cable news than by the Bible, and their views of money, sex, and power looked more American than Christian. He talks with Kaitlyn about his new book, “Your Jesus Is Too American,” and how being more relational than organizational may be the first step toward healing our churches. Also this week, are American evangelicals going through the five stages of grief? If so, what does it mean to accept our loss of cultural influence? For the first time, new da...2024-10-021h 29
Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?#414 Your Jesus is Too American: Calling the Church to Reclaim Kingdom Values with Steve BeznerMy guest today is my dear friend, Dr. Steve Bezner. Steve is the senior pastor of Houston Northwest Church, in Houston Texas. His passion is to see Houston and the world become more like heaven as people become more like Jesus. He’s a preacher, teacher, writer, and speaker and has such a gift for making the Bible easy to understand. Steve’s new book is releasing this October, called Your Jesus is Too American: Calling the Church to Reclaim Kingdom Values over the American Dream, which I’m so excited to talk about today. In this book...2024-09-2555 min
Curiously KaitlynWhy do we have to get baptized? Pastor and theologian Steve Bezner joins Kaitlyn to answer a series of important questions: Why do we have to get baptized? Does it have to be in front of other people? Do I have to say all the words? Dr. Bezner helps us understand what baptism means, why we do it, and why those other people being there is important. - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/CURIOUSLY to receive 50% off your first order - Sponsor - Listen to scripture throughout your day. Go to https://ww...2024-09-2430 min
Faithful Politics"We've Got the American Jesus" w/Steve BeznerHave a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comIn this conversation, Josh Burtram and Will Wright interview Steve Bezner, the senior pastor of Houston Northwest Church, about his book 'Your Jesus is Too American.' They discuss the problem of American culture co-opting the teachings of Jesus in the American church and the need to prioritize kingdom values over cultural conformity. They explore the tension between American patriotism and Christian faith, the influence of pastors in shaping interpretations of the Bible, and the redefinition of...2024-09-0759 min
Disarming Leviathan - Missionaries to Christian NationalistsYour Jesus is Too American w/ Steve BeznerPastor Steve Bezner joins us to discuss how American culture has influenced the American Church's view of Jesus. We explore some of the distorted views of Jesus, including 'Christian Nationalist Jesus.' He also gives some coaching on how we can invite people back to a robust, biblical view of Jesus. Preorder Steven’s book, Your Jesus is Too American today! About Steve BeznerSteve Bezner (PhD, Baylor University) is senior pastor of Houston Northwest Church in Houston, Texas. He is a local leader and participant in Multi-Faith Neighbors Network, where he builds bridges with Mu...2024-07-2534 min
The Real Jesus ExperienceEpisode 2 - Steve BeznerIn Episode 2 we speak to Dr. Steve Bezner, Senior Pastor at Houston NW Church, and author of the book "Your Jesus Is Too American". You'll get his top two recommendation for great BBQ in Houston, TX and much more. We cover topics like, when is it proper for children to be baptized?, grappling with intense doubt, his experience with coming to grips with God's grace, and the moment his future changed and he knew he was called to ministry.
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Human TogetherS1, E12: A Pastor's Journey with Steve BeznerWe’re wrapping up season one with Steve Bezner, and this episode covers a number of bases. Steve shares about his own pastoral journey, the communities that have formed him as well as the loneliness he can experience within the role. Sarah and Steve also chat about his forthcoming book Your Jesus is Too American (October 2024).Find episode notes and ways to connect with Sarah at sarahewestfall.comConnect with Steve on Instagram.To support the podcast and access extended episodes, essay series, and book club, become a Human Together subscriber.Th...2024-04-3031 min
Tallowood Baptist ChurchPrincipalities of Power - Steve BeznerActs 19:11-20To discover more messages of hope go to tallowood.org/sermons/.Follow us on Instagram, X, and YouTube @tallowoodbc.Follow us on FaceBook @tallowoodbaptist2023-10-1947 minTallowood Baptist ChurchGood Advice - Steve BeznerSunday evening Revival message by Dr. Steve Bezner based on Acts 18:24-19:8.To discover more messages of hope go to tallowood.org/sermons/.Follow us on Instagram, X, and YouTube @tallowoodbc.Follow us on FaceBook @tallowoodbaptist2023-10-1745 minTallowood Baptist ChurchThe Perils of Faithfulness - Steve BeznerActs 16:16-40To discover more messages of hope go to tallowood.org/sermons/.Follow us on Instagram, X, and YouTube @tallowoodbc.Follow us on FaceBook @tallowoodbaptist2023-10-1545 min
The Pastor's Common PodcastEpisode 81: Exploring Individualism vs Collectivism - The Power of Community with Dr. Steve Bezner and David MirandaEpisode 81: Exploring Individualism vs Collectivism - The Power of Community with Dr. Steve Bezner and David MirandaJoin us as we navigate the intricate landscape of individualism and collectivism, and discover the transformative potential of Christian communities in weaving together the threads of personal identity and communal strength.2023-08-2914 min
Playback: Texas Baptists Post-Event MediaSteve Bezner, Five Reasons You Aren’t Doing Evangelism - Statewide Evangelism ConferenceSteven Bezner, senior pastor of Houston Northwest Church, calls pastors to emphasize evangelism and to break out of a "chaplain" mindset — believing "our primary job is simply to care for those who are inside our churches."2023-02-1337 min
Pocket PulpitHighlights from Season One, Pt. OneOver the last two years (ish) - Sarah and I have had some amazing conversations for The Pocket Pulpit. We had a Christmas wrap episode in 2021, but hadn't managed to get to the rest for the episodes since, so here we are!
Now is as good a time as any to shine a spotlight on some amazing thinkers and digital ministers. Today you'll hear from our friends: Lisa Congo, Pastor Lindsey Murphy, Kerry Willis, Doug Bursch, Steve Bezner, Isaac Petit Frere, Jeff Reed (Founder of our Network and The Church.Digital), Paul Paul Mignard, Reverend Benjamin Cremer, an...2023-02-0815 min
Anything But Quiet Time with Rachelle & Carder170-How To Love Our Neighbor: When They Are Grieving (ft. Pastor Steve Bezner)When you are trying to love someone who has faced the unthinkable—how can truly aid them in the midst of that tragedy?2022-07-2547 minThe Pastor's Common PodcastEp. 53: Am I a Part of a Church if I Only Attend Online?Since the pandemic, nearly all churches have an online element. But how does that affect the congregation and how we interact with them? With Robbie Seay, David Miranda, Taylor Sandlin, and Steve Bezner2022-07-0611 min
The Pastor's Common PodcastEpisode 51: Should worship leaders sing songs by artists we don't align with?How do we handle situations like these? With David Miranda, Dr. Steve Bezner, Fernando Rodriguez, and Robbie Seay of the Robbie Seay Band2022-06-1515 minThe Pastor's Common PodcastEpisode 46: Preacher's KidsWhat is it like to grow up as a PK? How can we parent and minister well to our own children? With Taylor Sandlin, David Miranda, Steve Wells, and Steve Bezner
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Pocket Pulpit020 - Living Out Your Faith Online ft. Steve BeznerSteve Bezner (@Bezner) stops by to chat about how pastors can use social media to speak into the lives of those near and far, and also how social media can be beneficial to help them pastor their people.
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Matters Over MilesS2E5: Steve BeznerWe have known Steve Bezner for quite some time. His encouragement to us as a pastor, mentor and friend over the course of our ministry has been life giving. As we talk with him on today's episode, we take a bit of a dive into his thoughts and heart towards women in ministry. It's a good one guys... Enjoy this weeks episode! . . Follow Steve Bezner on Instagram! @sbezner . . Thanks so much for joining us on the Matters Over Miles podcast, a resource of Water Within Ministries. If...2021-07-2051 min
EST. - For the Established Church with Sam Rainer and Josh KingDo Bible Reading Plans Actually Work? (Ep. 206)The number one indicator of spiritual maturity is daily Bible reading. On this episode, we discuss how to get your congregation reading their Bibles and share our favorite Bible reading plans. Steve Bezner of Houston Northwest Church joins us. Accountability and encouragement are key with Bible reading plans. When people read the Bible together, they are more likely to stick with it than doing a Bible reading plan alone. Episode Sponsors:Located in Fort Worth, Texas, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to providing theological education for individuals engaging in Christian ministry. Southwestern Seminary offers a...2020-11-0640 min
The Common Good PodcastJune 28, 2019(00:00-09:02): The Democratic National debate happened this week and Brian and Ian discuss it. Numerous issues were touched on, including abortion and LGBTQ rights. (09:02-18:23): Steve Zhou writes “What Psychology Offers Christians Amid Political Polarization” in Christianity Today. Brian and Ian discuss the premise of being politically homeless and how tensions have risen within the church when it comes to political preference. (18:23-27:58): Joanie DeBrito, Director of Parenting at Focus on the Family, joins the show to discuss an article describing a 7-year-old actress from Avengers: End Game experiencing cyberbullying. She dives into this issue that s...2019-06-291h 15
The Ride Home with John and KathyTHE RIDE HOME - Wednesday April 3, 20193 Differences between Christian Denominations ... GUEST Rev Eric Andrae ... Campus Pastor, Lutheran Student Fellowship (LCMS) and at First Trinity Church, Shadyside May All Who Enter Here Be Comforted ... GUEST Cathy Warner ... is a poet, writer, teacher, editor, home renovator and real estate broker who lives on the shores of Washington’s Hood Canal Rise of the fast food veggie burger ... + ... 5 desert island foods Pirate Baseball, Dick Groat and Steve Blass ... GUEST Rob Biertempfel ... is the Pirates senior writer for The Athletic Pittsburgh and a correspondent for MLB Network ... Before joining The Athletic, Rob covered Major L...2019-04-041h 54
The Ride Home with John and KathyTHE RIDE HOME - Tuesday March 19, 2019National Let's Laugh Day Jesus: His Life - Assistant Professor of Judaism Christianity and Classics at the University of Iowa - Dr. Robert Cargill ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY March 19, 2003: Operation Iraqi Freedom is launched with air strikes on Baghdad, the beginning of the war with Iraq** 9 Common Lies Christians Believe: And Why God's Truth Is Infinitely Better ... GUEST Shane Pruitt ... is a denominational leader, church planter, pastor and traveling communicator ... he currently serves as director of evangelism for the Southern Baptists of TX Convention ... lives w his fam in Rockwell TX 2019-03-191h 54
The Bonhoeffer PodcastDr. Steve Bezner - Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Theological HermeneuticsIn this episode of the podcast Corey interviews Dr. Steve Bezner (@Bezner).
Dr. Bezner is the senior pastor of Houston NW Church and holds a Ph.D in Religion from Baylor University in Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Theology.
In the interview we cover how Dr. Bezner discovered Bonhoeffer, what led him to study Bonhoeffer's theology, his dissertation, and the practical application of his doctoral studies dealing with immigration.
If you would like to learn more, you can find a link to a free copy of Dr. Bezner's dissertation "The Theological Hermeneutics of Dietrich Bonhoeffer" at www.twitter.com/bonhoefferpod2019-01-1331 minEST. - For the Established Church with Sam Rainer and Josh KingPreparing and Responding to Natural Disasters Ep. 43Steve Bezner (@Bezner) joins the show to talk about the recent devestation left by Hurricane Harvey and how an established church can prepare and respond to natural disasters.2017-08-2931 min
Plant Better27: A Lesson in Jealousy From Matt Chandler's RoommateDr. Steve Bezner, Senior Pastor at Houston Northwest Church, was Matt Chandler’s college roommate—so he’s qualified to talk about dealing with envy.Steve recently wrote an article on the subject, but in this episode you’ll hear his story straight from the mouth: how he bought into his own hype, felt the cancer of jealousy grow, and eventually, by God’s grace, came to understand that Jesus is enough, period.2016-02-2920 min
Plant Better27: A Lesson in Jealousy From Matt Chandler's RoommateDr. Steve Bezner, Senior Pastor at Houston Northwest Church, was Matt Chandler’s college roommate—so he’s qualified to talk about dealing with envy.
Steve recently wrote an article on the subject, but in this episode you’ll hear his story straight from the mouth: how he bought into his own hype, felt the cancer of jealousy grow, and eventually, by God’s grace, came to understand that Jesus is enough, period.2016-02-2900 min