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In Step

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Walking with God is the journey of a lifetime, taken one step at a time. In Step is a program designed to encourage and equip you as you walk with God. Tune is as we open the Word of God for a Biblical and practical guide to the journey of a lifetime.
In Step is hosted by Evangelist Tom Palmer of Palmer Revival Ministries.

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Episodes

Ep. 167: God’s Trail Guide

May 24, 2023 11:03 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MB

As you make your way through this journey called life, God has given you a book that will guide each step you take. In this episode, Tom takes a walk on the Oregon Trail and shares a Biblical and practical lesson about God‘s direction in life.

Ep. 166: Mountaintop Auditorium

May 17, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 16.3 MB

In this episode, another In Step Classic, Tom goes for a walk and tells you why walking is helpful in maintaining both physical and spiritual health. A walk and a talk with God will draw you very close to Him every day.

Ep. 165: Creekside Studio

May 10, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 15.9 MB

Nearly 3 years ago, Tom recorded this In Step Classic episode down along the rapids on Penns Creek. In it, you will learn that thirsting for God is the key to spiritual refreshment.

Ep. 164: Songbird Sanctuary

May 03, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 16.9 MB

In this In Step Classic, Tom replays an episode recorded 3 years ago in the early morning hours as the birds are waking up. From Psalm 63, you will learn about the value of an early start to the day which leads to a wonderful day.

Ep. 163: A Prayer Book for Kids

April 26, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MB

A prayer book is a wonderful tool that will help even the youngest children develop their own prayer life. This practical episode will walk them through the project making the process of learning even more enjoyable. 

Ep. 162: A Prayer Time for Kids

April 19, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MB

In this episode, Tom speaks directly to children, giving them two great suggestions to help them begin a daily prayer time. Using 2 biblical examples, and some practical applications, kids will understand more about talking to God. 

Ep. 161: Taught by the Best Teacher (pt. 2)

April 12, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 16.9 MB

In this episode, Tom will share seven specific things that the Holy Spirit will show you as He guides you into the truth of God’s Word. In so doing He becomes the teacher and He is best able to do that because He is also the author of the book.

Ep. 160: Taught by the Best Teacher

April 05, 2023 10:58 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MB

When it comes to the study of the Bible, you and I have been given a great resource in the Holy Spirit who becomes the teacher. He has the ability to guide us into all truth and to make the learning experience so much more effective.

Ep. 159: Start With the Heart

March 29, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 17 MB

In this episode, Tom gives you 11 different descriptions of a spiritually healthy heart from the Bible. Just as a doctor conducts a thorough check up of the heart physically, this list will help you see how healthy your heart is spiritually.  When your heart is doing well, your life will be doing well.

Ep. 158: One-A-Day Spiritual Vitamins

March 22, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 17 MB

Join Tom in this episode as he shares a practical idea that will allow you to daily do something that will help your spiritual growth and health. This episode is for young and old alike and references seven spiritual vitamins found in II Peter 1. Taken daily, they will do you a lot of good.

Ep. 157: The Great Experiment

March 15, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MB

30 days. 30 minutes each day. Another brother or sister in the Lord who joins you. Time in the Bible. Time in prayer. A weekly time of sharing and praying together. Would this experiment help you get closer to God than you have ever been before? In this episode you will learn how the great experiment can make it happen.

Ep. 156: The Other Side of the Storm

March 08, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MB

In the Gospel of Mark, the disciples encountered two different storms. Though overwhelmed by the wind, they learned that in both experiences Jesus brought peace and joy and enabled them to make it through the storm. Today you will learn how Jesus can do the same for you in your storm.

Ep. 155: Internalizing Scripture Through Memorization

March 01, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MB

Sometimes the inability to memorize Scripture has been blamed on a bad memory. However when an individual is willing to take initiative and to apply themselves, it is a blessing to find that they truly can hide God’s Word in their heart.

Ep. 154: Revive Us Again

February 22, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 16.9 MB

Revival has once again become a popular topic of discussion because of several significant events that are taking place and being labeled as revival. In this episode we look at one of the great verses in the Bible that explains what genuine revival really is. It will stir your heart to pray a prayer for revival. 

Ep. 153: The Testimony of Gracia Burnham

February 15, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 16.2 MB

Kidnapped by Islamic terrorists in the Philippines in 2001, Gracia and her husband Martin found that God’s Word became the source of their strength. Listen as Gracia in her own words, tells how that became a living reality throughout their year in captivity.

Ep. 150: Caitlyn Barton Interview

February 09, 2023 00:16 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MB

Caitlyn is Tom’s 12 year old granddaughter. Caitlyn has developed a very structured approach to her walk with God and in this episode she gives an inside look into the daily time that she spends with God as a young person.

Ep. 152: The Prayer Scrapbook

February 08, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 16.9 MB

Over the years, Tom has gathered a whole notebook full of clippings and articles on the subject of prayer. Today he simply shares some of the things that he has gleaned that will be a challenge to your daily prayer life.

Ep. 151: The Most Important Word

February 01, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 16.9 MB

There is one word in the Bible that may well be the most important word on the subject of prayer. In this episode you will learn what that word is, and how it can be applied to your own personal prayer life.

Ep. 149: In the Morning

January 18, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 16.9 MB

If you will experience God’s blessing throughout the day, you must begin the day with Him. The way that you start the day has much to do with the way that you finish the day. Join Tom for a discussion of the significance of meeting with God in the morning.

Ep. 148: Praying by the Rules

January 11, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 16.9 MB

It is important when you pray, to pray in the right way. In other words you must follow the Biblical guidelines for effective praying. In this episode Tom shares 12 specific things that the Bible describes as essential to a successful prayer life.

Ep. 147: An Intensive Approach to God’s Word

January 04, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 16.9 MB

Your attitude toward the Word of God is a direct indicator of your attitude toward God Himself.  If the Bible is sufficient for you life, then you must treat it like you can’t live without it. You must love it passionately. 

Ep. 146: The Road Ahead

December 28, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 17 MB

The New Year is much like the road ahead. We may know where we want to go in life, but we’re not always sure how to get there. That is where the perfect will of God becomes a priority. Learn how the will of God can also be a reality in your life as you listen to this episode.

Ep. 145: My Favorite Christmas Song

December 21, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 17.6 MB

Music is very important not only in your daily walk with God, but especially in the celebration of Christmas. In this episode Tom refers to the song of the angels and what it teaches us not only about what the shepherds heard but what good and godly music will always do.

Ep. 144: Don’t Lose Baby Jesus at Christmas

December 14, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 17.2 MB

Join Tom in this episode as he talks about how to study the personalities of the Christmas story. As you become more acquainted with these unique individuals, your understanding of the significance of Christmas will grow. This practical study will enable you to make more of Jesus during this time.

Ep. 143: Creating a Spiritual Journal

December 07, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 16.9 MB

With a new year soon to begin, spiritual journaling may be a great way to help you retain in your own words an account of what God is saying and doing in your life. In this episode, you will learn the basics of beginning to write your own story in a spiritual journals.

Ep. 142: Jack Palmer’s Appointment With God

November 30, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 17.2 MB

Though Dad went to be with the Lord six months ago, a significant part of his legacy was his walk with God. Listen to this episode as Jack Palmer shares several personal insights that helped him walk close to God every day.

Ep. 141: Thanksgiving is Thanks-Living

November 23, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 17.2 MB

Thanksgiving needs to be so much more than just a holiday that occurs once a year in November. To the child of God who has been blessed by God, thanksgiving needs to be a part of every day of the year. In this episode Tom shares some special thoughts about how to make your Thanksgiving celebration more special.

Ep. 140: Abide in Christ

November 16, 2022 12:11 - 20 minutes - 17.6 MB

Hudson Taylor learned that the secret of his life was abiding in Christ. His daily time alone with God enabled him to experience great satisfaction in God and it will do the same for you when you take time every day to be alone with him.

Ep. 139: Praying for Persecuted Christians

November 09, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 17.8 MB

November 6 was designated as the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians.  However we have been asked to stay in prayer throughout the entire month. Today we join together in this episode praying for believers around the world who are suffering for the cause of Christ.

Ep. 138: P-R-A-Y the Lord’s Prayer

November 02, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MB

The Lord’s Prayer will be better understood and more meaningful when you follow the 4 - step plan that Tom shares in this episode. It’s so simple and yet so significant to understand what you are praying. 

Ep. 137: God is Still Good

October 26, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MB

In episode 126, Tom was joined by his sister Cheri as she told about the goodness of God during her five year journey with cancer. Cheri was ultimately healed last week, and in this episode Tom shares some of the continuing thoughts that he will give today at the Celebration of Her Life service. 

Ep. 136: Start With the Heart

October 19, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 17.5 MB

The spiritual condition of your heart determines the spiritual condition of your life. That’s why we must always be careful to evaluate how well we are doing on the heart level. God always begins a reviving work by starting with the heart.

Ep. 135: On the Shelf

October 12, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 17 MB

The feeling of being on the shelf can be very real. And yet it is during times when we seem unused by God, that God is actually preparing us to be used in a greater way than ever before. Learn how walking with God is a part of being made useful to God.

Ep. 134: Don’t Be a Spoon-Fed Christian

October 05, 2022 10:53 - 20 minutes - 17.8 MB

In this episode, Tom shares seven practical ways that can help you get into the Word of God so that you can be spiritually nourished and growing. One of the signs of spiritual maturity is the ability to feed yourself from the Word of God.  If you follow the steps you won’t remain a baby Christian.

Ep. 133: Encouraged in Prayer

September 27, 2022 21:04 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MB

Psalm 55 has been called “The Plea of the Fearful.”  Yet in this psalm, David teaches us that connecting and communicating with God in a personal way is a wonderful way to find encouragement and to overcome our fear. Join us as together we consider these practical and powerful truths.

Ep. 132: Early Bird or Night Owl?

September 21, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MB

Whether you get up early, or stay up late, is often determined by things beyond your control. However the time you spend alone with God is still vital to your spiritual well-being. In this episode Tom shares the example of Jesus who was faithful to his time alone with His Heavenly Father.

Ep. 131: The Circle of Prayer

September 14, 2022 10:26 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MB

When believers pray together, they experience the blessing of not only praying for each other but praying with each other. In this episode you will learn how to experience the blessing of the circle of prayer and the ministry of praying one for another.

Ep. 130: What is a Prayer Encounter?

September 07, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 17.5 MB

Though it may be a scheduled event, a prayer encounter is more like a spiritual experience that occurs when an individual has a one on one meeting with God. In this episode Tom shares the background of these special events that have been a part of his ministry for a number of years.

Episode 129: The Word of the Week

August 31, 2022 10:51 - 20 minutes - 17.8 MB

Join Tom as he shares how one word can become your focus for a week. As you meditate on that word, it will take you to Scripture and will motivate the way you pray. One word can change your week!

Ep. 128: Studying Bible Lists

August 24, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MB

The study of lists in the Bible is both a creative and a fascinating way to study God’s Word. In this episode, Tom shares 3 ways to get more from your Bible study by studying a list. 

Ep. 127: What Do You Need?

August 17, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 17.8 MB

Effective praying always begins with an awareness of the need. When that need is stated to a God who meets needs, the door of opportunity is opened for God to do something very special in meeting that need and answering that prayer. Learn more about this basic element of prayer in this episode.

Ep. 126: No Matter What - God is Good!

August 10, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 17.6 MB

Tom is joined by his sister Cheri, as she shares her experiences with terminal cancer. Though this disease has spread throughout her brain, she continues to maintain her passion for the glory of God. She is convinced that in life or death, God is still good. 

Ep. 125: Spiritually Engaged

August 03, 2022 11:03 - 20 minutes - 17.5 MB

Sadly, there is a tendency to allow our spiritual experience to become very routine. Today Tom shares some practical suggestions to provide some freshness in our gatherings when Christians get together.

Ep. 124: The Courage of John Paton

July 27, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MB

Living under the constant threat of death, John G. Paton claimed the promise of the presence of the Lord that accompanied the great commission. It was that assurance that enabled him and will enable you to face even the most difficult circumstances.

Ep. 123: Get Lost in the Psalms

July 20, 2022 10:43 - 20 minutes - 17.3 MB

The book of Psalms is a book about reality. Though it is a book about worship and prayer, it also tells the experiences of real people with real problems. When you get into the book of Psalms, you just may find what you need to help you deal with the realities of life.

Ep. 122: Coming Clean

July 13, 2022 10:55 - 20 minutes - 17.3 MB

It might be said that you’re daily quiet time with God, is like a spiritual bath. Though it does not involve soap and water, it does have the same effect as an individual searches his heart, and seeks to become spiritually clean before God. Learn more about this spiritual exercise in today’s episode.

Ep. 121: A Collision Course With God

July 06, 2022 10:53 - 20 minutes - 17.8 MB

As American culture becomes more and more wicked, God’s people need to seek the Lord in prayer like never before. When violence fills the streets, Christians need to fill the church. There they must seek God in fervent prayer.

Ep. 120: Preparing Your Sword

June 29, 2022 10:52 - 20 minutes - 17.5 MB

The Christian must not enter spiritual warfare unarmed. Each one of us has been given the Word of God which is the most effective weapon against our enemy. Like a sword, this weapon is the Word of God which must be hidden in our hearts to protect us in spiritual conflict.

Ep. 119: Fragile, Frail, and Feeble

June 22, 2022 11:17 - 20 minutes - 17.4 MB

Sorry to disappoint you, but when it comes to the human body, things aren’t going to get better, they are going to get worse! No, these bodies don’t last forever, but they are given to us to bring glory to God in spite of ourselves. Learn this truth today from the account of the sickness and the death of Lazarus in John 11. 

Ep. 118: A Friend of God

June 15, 2022 10:52 - 20 minutes - 17.5 MB

The best way to develop a good friendship is through good communication. It is through talking one with another two individuals get to know each other well. What a great privilege to talk to God and to become His friend. Learn how to do it better in this episode.