Under God | with Pastor Stephen Martin

Latest Episodes:

Divorce, Remarriage and Finding Restoration | Under God Ep 249 Dec 31, 2025

Show notes

Listen as Pastor Nate shares one of the most personal and powerful teachings from the Strong Marriage Conference—his own story of walking through divorce and discovering God's restoration on the other side.

This isn't comfortable teaching, but it's essential. Whether you've been affected by divorce personally or want to help others who have, this episode provides the biblical framework you need.

Perfect for your morning commute or workout when you need truth that goes deeper than surface-level encouragement.

You'll Learn:

✅ What Scripture actually teaches about divorce and remarriage

✅ The difference between God permitting divorce and commanding it

✅ How consequences and grace coexist in God's economy

✅ Why your next step matters more than your past

Part 6 of the Strong Marriage Conference series. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode that could transform your marriage and faith.

Creating an Intentional Marriage | Under God Ep 248 Dec 29, 2025

Show notes

Listen as Pastor Lee delivers a transformative message on breaking free from autopilot mode in your marriage. Perfect for your commute or workout, this episode from the Strong Marriage Conference will challenge you to examine whether you're truly present with your spouse—or just going through the motions.

Hear Pastor Lee's vulnerable story about a pivotal conversation that saved his marriage, and discover practical wisdom for navigating every season of your relationship with purpose.

You'll Learn:

✅ Three warning signs your marriage is running on autopilot

✅ How to identify which of the four seasons your marriage is in

✅ Why men speak 12,000 words daily while women speak 24,000

✅ The difference between talking and truly communicating

This is Part 5 of our Strong Marriage Conference series. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode that could transform your relationship.

God-First Relationships: The Missing Ingredient for Lasting Love | Under God Ep 247 Dec 26, 2025

Show notes

Are your relationships running on autopilot? Listen as Pastor Lee shares 36 years of marriage wisdom on why so many Christians struggle in their relationships—and the one thing that changes everything.

This episode is perfect for your morning commute or workout as Pastor Lee walks through practical ways to invite God's presence into your marriage, dating life, and family relationships. You'll discover why commitment has become countercultural, how the Holy Spirit guides you away from toxic connections, and the simple shifts that transform struggling relationships into thriving ones.

You'll Learn:

✅ The missing ingredient in every failing relationship

✅ How to recognize God's warning signs about people in your life

✅ Why offense and assumption are relationship killers

✅ Practical steps to put God first starting today

Featuring wisdom from Ecclesiastes, Proverbs, and Ephesians, this message will challenge you to stop taking cues from the world and start following God's playbook for relationships.

Subscribe now and start every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with biblical truth that actually works in real life.

The History of Christmas and Why December 25th Matters | Under God Ep 246 Dec 24, 2025

Show notes

In this Christmas Eve episode, Pastor Nate slows down to walk through what Christmas really means—historically, personally, and generationally.

Listen as Pastor Nate traces the real history behind December 25th, explaining how early Christians arrived at this date through theology and scripture, not pagan borrowing. You'll discover the powerful symbolism of shepherds raising Passover lambs being the first to witness the Lamb of God.

You'll Learn:

✅ How early church fathers calculated December 25th

✅ The connection between Christ's conception and crucifixion

✅ Why the "pagan Christmas" claim doesn't hold up historically

✅ Practical ways to pass down the Christmas story to the next generation

Perfect for your Christmas Eve commute or morning reflection. Whether you're gathering with family or driving solo, let this episode ground you in the truth that Christmas celebrates.

Subscribe and share with someone who needs to hear this Christmas message. New episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

The Naked Truth: 36 Years of Marriage Unscripted | Under God Ep 245 Dec 22, 2025

Show notes

Listen as Pastor Lee and Tonya tackle questions about their marriage they've never discussed before—with a timer running and no rehearsal.

This intimate conversation covers the real challenges couples face: navigating intimacy through different life seasons, rediscovering each other as empty nesters, understanding evolving love languages, and keeping connection alive after 36 years together.

Perfect for your commute or morning routine, this episode delivers practical wisdom wrapped in authentic storytelling and genuine humor.

You'll Learn:

✅ How honest communication transforms over time

✅ Navigating physical and emotional changes in marriage

✅ Prioritizing quality time when life gets busy

✅ Understanding your spouse's evolving needs

Whether you're newlywed or decades in, this conversation will encourage your own marriage journey.

Subscribe now and never miss an episode. New episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

The Power of Your Words: James 3 with Pastor Whit George | Under God Ep 244 Dec 19, 2025

Show notes

What if the key to spiritual maturity isn't where you think it is?

Listen as Pastor Whit George from Church on the Move unpacks James chapter 3 and reveals why controlling your tongue is the steering wheel of your entire life. This isn't about positive confessions or manifesting—it's about surrendering your speech to Christ.

Pastor Whit shares honest confessions about his own struggles with careless words, including a heated airport argument with his wife that exposed what was really in his heart.

You'll Learn:

✅ Why your words are more primary than you think

✅ The African proverb that explains your untameable tongue

✅ How "out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks" changes everything

✅ The simple prayer from Psalm 86 that unites a divided heart

Perfect for your commute or workout—this message will challenge how you speak to the people you love most.

Subscribe and never miss an episode. New episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

Fighting Fair in Marriage: Biblical Conflict Resolution | Under God Ep 243 Dec 17, 2025

Show notes

Every married couple fights. The question isn't if you'll have conflict—it's whether you'll handle it in a way that strengthens or destroys your marriage.

Listen as Pastor Lee and Tonya Wilson share hard-won wisdom from 36 years of marriage on navigating disagreements God's way. From the expensive communication mistake that taught them a painful lesson to practical strategies for having difficult conversations, this episode equips you with tools that actually work.

Perfect for your commute or workout—this is the marriage wisdom you wish someone had given you before you said "I do."

You'll Learn:

✅ Why fighting fair, in faith, and with forgiveness changes everything

✅ How your upbringing shapes conflict patterns you didn't know you had

✅ The five communication principles that prevent toxic arguments

✅ Six reasons couples throw in the towel and how to guard against them

📖 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Mark 3:25, Ephesians 4:31-32

This is Part 2 of our Strong Marriage Conference series. Subscribe now so you don't miss the rest of this powerful teaching.

I Do, I Did, Now What? Building a Covenant Marriage | Under God Ep 242 Dec 15, 2025

Show notes

You said "I do." You went on the honeymoon. Now what?

Listen as Pastor Lee Wilson, Senior Pastor of Purpose Church in Houston, Texas, kicks off the Strong Marriage conference series with 36 years of hard-won wisdom on what it truly takes to build a marriage that lasts. This isn't theory — it's tested, biblical truth for real-life relationships.

Perfect for your morning commute or workout, this episode will challenge how you think about expectations, love, and commitment in marriage.

You'll Learn:

✅ The dangerous expectations couples bring into marriage

✅ Why covenant thinking transforms conflict

✅ Two words to permanently remove from your vocabulary

✅ How inviting God's presence changes everything

Whether you're engaged, newlywed, or decades in, this session will strengthen your foundation.

This is Episode 1 of the 8-part Strong Marriage series. Subscribe now so you don't miss a single session.

Biblical Joy vs Worldly Happiness | Under God Ep 241 Dec 12, 2025

Show notes

Listen as Pastor Daniel Hayworth unpacks the crucial difference between fleeting happiness and lasting biblical joy this Advent season. Perfect for your morning commute or workout, this episode will transform how you approach the Christmas season—and every challenging circumstance you face.

The Apostle Paul wrote "Rejoice in the Lord always" while sitting in prison on capital charges. How is that possible? Because joy isn't about your feelings—it's about your faith.

You'll Learn:

✅ Why the presence of Jesus produces the gift of joy

✅ How pain from the past and fear of the future steal your strength

✅ The practical steps to receive, choose, and give joy daily

✅ Why trusting God's promises unlocks complete joy

This message will help you enter the Advent season with fresh perspective and supernatural strength.

New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT. Subscribe now and never miss an episode that equips you with biblical confidence for real-world battles.

Israel Trip Recap: Walking Where Jesus Walked | Under God Ep 240 Dec 10, 2025

Show notes

Listen as Pastor Stephen Martin and Pastor Nate Brown share their transformative experience from Israel—a journey that changed how they read Scripture and deepened their faith in ways they never expected.

In this special episode, hear firsthand accounts from Caesarea Maritima where the Gospel launched to the Gentiles, the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus delivered His inaugural address, and the Western Wall where God's presence is undeniably manifest. Perfect for your commute or workout as you discover why every Christian should prioritize visiting Israel.

You'll Learn:

✅ Why Israel is actually the safest travel destination on Earth

✅ How walking the land makes the Bible come alive in unexpected ways

✅ The prophetic significance of geography you've never considered

✅ A fresh perspective on the Prodigal Son that connects Jews and Christians

Whether you've dreamed of visiting the Holy Land or never considered it, this episode will inspire you to make it a priority—not at the end of your life, but as soon as possible.

Israel Trip 2026: We're finalizing details for our November 10-20, 2026 trip. Information will be available soon at vintage.church/israel.

Related Episodes: Listen to our 3-part series with Israeli historian Ronnie Simon for essential historical context.

Subscribe and never miss an episode. New episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Under God | with Pastor Stephen Martin

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected