The Disciples Journal podcast

The Disciples Journal

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.

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.

 

#235

What Really Matters in Your 20s (It’s Not What You Think)

Most people spend their entire life chasing the wrong thing and they don’t realize it unti... more

08 Dec 2025

15 MINS

15:11

08 Dec 2025


#234

If You Feel Lost in Your 20s, Watch This.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re supposed to have life “figured out” by now…but somehow you... more

03 Dec 2025

12 MINS

12:07

03 Dec 2025


#233

Feeling Empty Inside? Here’s What You’re Really Missing

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “Why do I still feel empty when everything ... more

12 Nov 2025

22 MINS

22:44

12 Nov 2025


#232

How to Know If It’s GOD or Just Your Thoughts

Have you ever thought you heard God… but later realized it might’ve just been you? I used ... more

05 Nov 2025

15 MINS

15:36

05 Nov 2025


#231

How to Read the Bible (And Actually Hear God’s Voice)

Most people read the Bible to get information — but God gave it to us for intimacy. In thi... more

22 Oct 2025

20 MINS

20:20

22 Oct 2025


#230

How I Fell Back in Love With God (And How You Can Too)

There was a time when God had all of me — my attention, my affection, my heart. But somewh... more

15 Oct 2025

25 MINS

25:17

15 Oct 2025


#229

Why You Can’t Hear God (and How to Fix It)

Have you ever wondered if God’s gone quiet… or if you’ve just stopped listening? In this e... more

10 Oct 2025

25 MINS

25:02

10 Oct 2025


#228

The ONE Verse Every Christian Man Must Know

Who told you what it means to be a man? Culture shouts that your worth comes from money, w... more

02 Oct 2025

37 MINS

37:31

02 Oct 2025


#227

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

What if the reason you’ve never really “heard God” isn’t because He’s silent—but because y... more

17 Sep 2025

29 MINS

29:47

17 Sep 2025


#226

This One Scripture Ended My Lukewarm Faith

One Bible verse completely ended my lukewarm faith. I know that sounds wild, but it’s true... more

10 Sep 2025

17 MINS

17:38

10 Sep 2025


#225

This Bible Verse Will Change How You See God Forever

I’m starting a new series called Darin’s Diary. Every Monday, I’ll be sharing something re... more

08 Sep 2025

08 MINS

08:23

08 Sep 2025


#224

The Invisible Sin That Destroys Your Intimacy with God

The biggest thing blocking your intimacy with God isn’t what you think. For years, I belie... more

28 Aug 2025

17 MINS

17:20

28 Aug 2025


#223

How I Went From Lukewarm to On Fire for God

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve drifted from God, like that fire you once had for Him has ... more

14 Aug 2025

25 MINS

25:57

14 Aug 2025


#222

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

I didn’t realize how much of my confidence was wrapped up in how people saw me… until God ... more

07 Aug 2025

31 MINS

31:45

07 Aug 2025


#221

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

I used to think I peaked in my relationship with God—that the passion I had in high school... more

30 Jul 2025

28 MINS

28:02

30 Jul 2025