On The Trail

32: The Exchanged Life (An Easter Series, Part 3) | S4E32

Deeper Walk International — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:29:53 +0000

Jesus Christ takes our sin and gives us His righteousness. This great exchange is the foundation of the Christian life.

He erases our debt, and fills our spiritual bank account. We die to a life that ends in death, and we are raised to a life that endures for eternity.

In this episode, we talk about the exchanged life, what it is, how to walk it out, and how to enter into it if you are ready to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior and King.

Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!

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Stay On the Trail toward a Deeper Walk with God with father-daughter duo Marcus Warner & Stephanie Warner. Listen in on conversations about important models and concepts that inform the way we live the Christian life. We talk philosophy, theology, and practical issues related to heart-focused discipleship. This podcast is presented by Deeper Walk International.

31: The Tough Love of Jesus (An Easter Series, Part 2) | S4E31

Deeper Walk International — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:37:03 +0000

Over and over throughout Holy Week, we see Jesus doing the hard thing because He loves us.

Jesus Christ was never bolder or more clear about His true identity than in the final days before His death on the cross.

He loves us enough to get in our face and call us out when we are on a path that is heading to destruction. The words and actions of Jesus may seem harsh, but in reality they were loving.

Jesus was the king of tough love. But tough love isn’t for the tender-hearted who desperately want to please the Father. Tough love is for the hard-hearted who need to be broken before it’s too late.

Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!

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30: Behold, the King (An Easter Series, Part 1) | S4E30

Deeper Walk International — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:38:17 +0000

Palm Sunday wasn't just marketing for Jesus. It was an offer to accept Jesus Christ as King.

Our Messiah—our King—is one to whom we swear allegiance because we trust Him. To be saved by faith is not just accepting the gift of eternal life. It is trusting Jesus Christ enough to follow Him and obey even when we don’t understand where He is taking us and why the journey is so hard.

This doesn’t mean we have no doubts or that we need to have perfect faith before we can be saved. It means that, despite our doubts, we affirm the ancient declaration: “Jesus Christ is Lord.”

For the next three episodes, we'll be lingering in the Easter season with thoughts on Jesus the King, the nature of “tough love” and how Jesus wielded it during Holy Week, and the incredible exchange that He offers through His death and resurrection. If you want to sit with some of these thoughts, you can find three related blog posts at Deeper Walk's website (linked).

Join us as we explore the significance of the Easter season, delving into Jesus' kingship, the rejection He faced, and what allegiance to King Jesus means for us today.

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29: The Word Picture Approach to Prayer (Jumpstart Your Prayer Life, Part 6) | S4E29

Deeper Walk International — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:31:08 +0000

We don't interact with people as they are. We interact with people as we imagine them to be.

How does the devil want you to see your situation? How does God want you to see your situation?

To close our Jumpstart Your Prayer Life series, we're looking at The Word Picture Approach as a means of exposing the devil's lies and attuning to God's perspective. This approach was inspired by friend and former Deeper Walk board member Daryl Anderson, and we have found it so helpful throughout our years of ministry. The Word Picture Approach is a useful tool for personal reflection when seeking God and when praying with others.

Our goal with this series is to encourage you to deepen your prayer life and explore various approaches to your relationship with God. Throughout this series, we have walked through three approaches to your prayer time that we hope you find useful and refreshing. You can start practicing with the free “Listening Prayer Starter Kit” (linked).

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28: The Two Notebook Approach to Prayer (Jumpstart Your Prayer Life, Part 5) | S4E28

Deeper Walk International — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:14:42 +0000

Do you ever stop to pray and instead find yourself fighting off distracting or discouraging thoughts?

Have you ever wondered how people pray for hours not just minutes?

Next in our Jumpstart Your Prayer Life series, we're looking at The Two Notebook Approach as a means of being intentional and focused in conversational prayer with God. This approach was inspired by Marcus's contemplations on John C. Maxwell's Partners in Prayer and Neil T. Anderson's Liberating Prayer, and, yes, he's got an acrostic for you!

Our goal with this series is to encourage you to deepen your prayer life and explore various approaches to your relationship with God. By the end of this series, we'll have walked through three approaches to your prayer time that we hope you find impactful and refreshing. You can start practicing now with the free “Listening Prayer Starter Kit” (linked).

Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!

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27: The Brain Science Approach to Prayer (Jumpstart Your Prayer Life, Part 4) | S4E27

Deeper Walk International — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:44:48 +0000

Are your relational circuits on when you pray? Do they have to be?

In this episode, we look at the brain science principles of the Joy Switch and Mutual Mind for how to relationally engage with God in prayer. Moving beyond big picture principles, we walk through the process of Immanuel Journaling inspired by the book Joyful Journey by Jim Wilder, Anna Kang, and John & Sungshim Loppnow.

Discover how understanding the brain's design for relationship can transform your prayer life.

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26: Prayer & Neuroscience (Jumpstart Your Prayer Life, Part 3) | S4E26

Deeper Walk International — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:18:52 +0000

God designed our brains for relationship — not just with fellow humans but also with Him!

In this episode, we explore some of the theology and neuroscience of prayer. How did God wire us for relationship, and how can we see that reflected in our prayer life?

Discover how understanding the brain's design for relationship can transform your prayer life.

Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!

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25: Relational Approaches to Prayer (Jumpstart Your Prayer Life, Part 2) | S4E25

Deeper Walk International — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:02:41 +0000

How do you think of God when you pray?

Last week we began a new series on prayer. This week we continue exploring the theological dynamics of approaching God as King, Father, and Shepherd while also discussing an overview of the 5 Levels of Prayer in harmony with the Life Model stages of maturity. From infancy to our elder years, we have expanding capcacity to engage in prayer on our own and in community.

Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!

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24: Theology of Prayer (Jumpstart Your Prayer Life, Part 1) | S4E24

Deeper Walk International — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:21:19 +0000

Does prayer actually change anything?

It's time for a new series that will help you jumpstart your prayer life. We like to put things into context, so we're launching with a practical overview of the theology of prayer. How does God's soveignty interact with our prayers? How do fear and joy affect our prayer life? Is God a just king? Does God want to talk to us when we're less than perfect?

This episode covers these big picture questions. By the end of this series, we'll have walked through three approaches to your prayer time that we hope you find helpful and refreshing. You can start practicing now with the free “Listening Prayer Starter Kit” pdf in a link below.

Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!

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23: Three Crucial Elements for Family Transformation (Ch 6: Don’t Forget the ABCs) | S4E23

Deeper Walk International — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:51:13 +0000

We're wrapping up the series with a look at three crucial elements for personal growth and family transformation, and you can remember them with your ABCs: Allies, Bible, and Cleansing.

In this episode, we cover questions along the lines of… What's the relationship between allyship and accountability? What can allies look like in a family context? Why is it important to have a “Bible-filled” home? Why can “Bible-filled” homes still be broken? What can “cleansing” your home actually do?

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22: Five Essential Strategies to Strengthen Your Home (Ch 5: Jump-START-ing Your Marriage) | S4E22

Deeper Walk International — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:25:44 +0000

This week we're in Chapter 5 of The Spirit-Filled Home: “Jump-START-ing Your Marriage.” Yes, you spotted it! We're working through an acrostic featuring five essential strategies to jumpstart your marriage and all-around strengthen your home:

S.T.A.R.T.

Seek the Spirit’s leading.

Take thoughts captive.

Attack the real enemy.

Resolve resentment.

Train yourselves in the habits of joy.

Whether you’re looking at your next step to strengthen your home life or if you’re launching your marriage, or, if you’re single like Stephanie and navigating roommates or every-day relationships, honestly, this is all applicable, foundational relationship advice.

Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!

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21: Emotional Healing in the Home (Ch 4: Below the Surface) | S4E21

Deeper Walk International — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:40:03 +0000

In this episode of our Spirit-Filled Home series, we tackle some of the tough stuff of the home.

We walk through the WLVS model, which stands for Wounds, Lies, Vows, and Strongholds, and how important it is to address deeper emotional issues that often underlie surface-level problems in relationships. Understanding these issues working below the surface helps us foster healthier relationships and cultivate a Spirit-filled home.

The episode introduces practical tools for healing, including the 'real prayer' process, which encourages listeners to engage in listening prayer to identify and explore their wounds. Our discussion also touches on the necessity of setting loving boundaries in relationships to rebuild trust and create a safe environment for emotional healing.

Thank you for joining us - father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner - on the trail to a deeper walk with God!

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20: The Maturity-Filled Home (Ch 3: Parenting Challenges)

Deeper Walk International — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:37:05 +0000

In this episode, we continue our book study of The Spirit-Filled Home with Chapter Three: Parenting Challenges.

Whether you are reflecting on your childhood, working on your own personal maturity, or parenting your children, this episode is for you.

This episode is all about the relationship between personal maturity and effective parenting. In it, we give a brief overview of the five stages of maturity development according to The Life Model and how God designed us to grow and relate to one another.

Infants need smiles, security, and synchronization to develop emotional stability. Children need to cultivate discernment and discipline to carry into adulthood. With hope and grace for you, we're covering these thoughts and more.

Thank you for joining us – father-daughter duo Marcus Warner and Stephanie Warner – on the trail to a deeper walk with God!

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EXPLORE OUR PODCAST… Here are a couple episodes to help you go deeper in today's topics:

S3E3 “Maturity & the Brain” – https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/3-maturity-the-brain/
S2E31 “Identity: Part 1, Attachment (Compilation Series)” – https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/31-identity-part-1-attachment-compilation-series/
S3E15 “Maturity & Walking in the Spirit” – https://deeperwalk.com/podcast/15-maturity-walking-in-the-spirit/

19: A House Divided Cannot Stand (Ch. 2: The Flesh-Filled Home)

Deeper Walk International — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:33:24 +0000

Flesh manifests itself through relational conflict (Gal 5; Jas 4:1-2).

In this episode, we continue our book study with Chapter Two: The Flesh-Filled Home exploring the characteristics of homes that walk more by the flesh than by the Spirit, the nature of conflict, and the importance of emotional capacity. We call out three A's of immaturity—avoidance, anger, and addiction—and highlight the need for self-reflection, tiny habits, and seeking help along the journey of personal growth.

In today's episode, we cover such questions as…

What are indicators of a flesh-filled home?

Can I choose to have spiritual maturity or emotional capacity?

What does it look like to grow capacity?

Whether you read along with a book buddy or gather with a group, we've got a DIY Book Club Kit for you (link below)!

Also, no worries if it's not great timing for you to spontaneously launch a whole book study. We get it. The goal of this series is to give you a free resource to return to when you're ready to pick up the book, but it's still the Father-Daughter conversation you've come to expect.

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18: The Spirit-Filled Home (Ch 1: Flesh vs. Spirit)

Deeper Walk International — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:58:43 +0000

We are delighted to launch the year with a new book study, going chapter by chapter through The Spirit-Filled Home. Over the course of this series, we'll talk maturity development, spiritual warfare, walking in the Spirit, and more, all with a strategic flavoring of marriage and family.

(Fear not, for those of you who are walking the single road or for whom “marriage and family” may be complicated… I, Stephanie, am single, and I have thoughts about why this topic is still for you/us.)

In today's episode, we're covering such questions as…

What is walking in the flesh vs. walking in the Spirit?

How can we recognize when we are walking in the flesh?

What's a tool we can use to cultivate a lifestyle of walking in the Spirit?

How can all of this apply to our home life?

Seriously, friends, this book is underrated, and I’m so excited to offer a series you can use as a book study in the new year.

Whether you read along with a book buddy or gather with a group, we've got a DIY Book Club Kit for you! You'll find it in the links below.

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