Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:09:16 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2057967 en-us © 2026 Proximity Podcast yes 6696a58e-d24c-5065-9e49-cb83253aa590 sdeestar@gmail.com S-Dee episodic false Creating a forum to have conversations on the reality of putting your faith in Jesus Christ and how to navigate that faith in everyday life with the aim of pursuing a greater understanding of who God is and what he requires from humanity.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) S-Dee sdeestar@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/vbvscioyw2xv79hcqbx6ejgysquq?.jpg Self, Success and everything in between What is the whole point of success if it costs us the one thing that is most important, and that is the eternal security of our soul? In this episode, I hope to spark a conversation about what success truly means, and how we should approach this on a daily basis. I also talk about a pitfall that we must also avoid as we pursue whatever it is we are pursuing.

]]> What is the whole point of success if it costs us the one thing that is most important, and that is the eternal security of our soul? In this episode, I hope to spark a conversation about what success truly means, and how we should approach this on a daily basis. I also talk about a pitfall that we must also avoid as we pursue whatever it is we are pursuing.

]]> S-Dee Buzzsprout-17141064 Sun, 11 May 2025 22:00:00 -0400 2010 2 4 full false Come as you are We hear this a lot but is it really that simple? I think the parable in Matthew 22 can help give clear any confusion we may have when it comes to God's invitation and how we respond to it, be blessed as you listen!

]]> We hear this a lot but is it really that simple? I think the parable in Matthew 22 can help give clear any confusion we may have when it comes to God's invitation and how we respond to it, be blessed as you listen!

]]> S-Dee Buzzsprout-15640377 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 21:00:00 -0400 1980 2 3 full false Spiritual Growth I see salvation as a seed, a seed we need to nurture, cultivate, grow in order for its fruits to be reflected in our lives. It is a gradual process for sure, but there are certain things that we need to do in order for us to find it fulfilling living life as children of God. In this episode, I talk about some habits that can help us in our growth journey, be blessed as you listen.

]]> I see salvation as a seed, a seed we need to nurture, cultivate, grow in order for its fruits to be reflected in our lives. It is a gradual process for sure, but there are certain things that we need to do in order for us to find it fulfilling living life as children of God. In this episode, I talk about some habits that can help us in our growth journey, be blessed as you listen.

]]> S-Dee Buzzsprout-15368509 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 21:00:00 -0400 2072 2 2 full false It is all about the Cross The only reason we can call ourselves Christians is because of Easter. During this time we get to remind ourselves and celebrate the gift of salvation and what it cost for God to make it available. We need to take this into our everyday lives because it gives us the opportunity to live out the appreciation we have of and the response we have to what God has done for us.

]]> The only reason we can call ourselves Christians is because of Easter. During this time we get to remind ourselves and celebrate the gift of salvation and what it cost for God to make it available. We need to take this into our everyday lives because it gives us the opportunity to live out the appreciation we have of and the response we have to what God has done for us.

]]> S-Dee Buzzsprout-14798351 Sat, 30 Mar 2024 20:00:00 -0400 1454 2 1 full false The battle in the Mind I believe as we close out the foundational phase of this podcast, it is important to talk about our minds and how they play an important role in shaping our behavior and our ability, or lack thereof to live the way God requires and desires for us to live. It is a constant battleground, God knows it, the devil knows it, and we also ought to know it.

]]> I believe as we close out the foundational phase of this podcast, it is important to talk about our minds and how they play an important role in shaping our behavior and our ability, or lack thereof to live the way God requires and desires for us to live. It is a constant battleground, God knows it, the devil knows it, and we also ought to know it.

]]> S-Dee Buzzsprout-14621010 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 20:00:00 -0500 2340 1 7 full false Change of systems You've probably heard it said that a Christian is no longer under the law but under grace, but do you know what it means and what it is not supposed to mean? Today I take us through a portion of Paul's letter to the Roman church to get a better understanding of what exactly changed for us the moment we gave our lives to Christ, and whether we were saved into unrestrained freedom or we still have obligations to fulfill and laws to obey.

]]> You've probably heard it said that a Christian is no longer under the law but under grace, but do you know what it means and what it is not supposed to mean? Today I take us through a portion of Paul's letter to the Roman church to get a better understanding of what exactly changed for us the moment we gave our lives to Christ, and whether we were saved into unrestrained freedom or we still have obligations to fulfill and laws to obey.

]]> S-Dee Buzzsprout-14381600 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 23:00:00 -0500 1622 1 6 full false The gospel in action The gospel of Jesus Christ is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes. These are the words of Paul in the book of Romans. Today I discuss how being born again brings about change in our lives. Be blessed as you listen.

]]> The gospel of Jesus Christ is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes. These are the words of Paul in the book of Romans. Today I discuss how being born again brings about change in our lives. Be blessed as you listen.

]]> S-Dee Buzzsprout-14263166 Sat, 06 Jan 2024 22:00:00 -0500 1863 christian,salvation,Jesus Christ,Holy Spirit,Born-again,Romans 1,Belief 1 5 full false How We were delivered We talk about sin not to be condemned by it but to realize the futility of life if God never made a way of salvation for us. In today's episode, we dive into how God set about delivering us from our sins and offering us a way to be saved, and my prayer is that we all take up this invitation and come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

]]> We talk about sin not to be condemned by it but to realize the futility of life if God never made a way of salvation for us. In today's episode, we dive into how God set about delivering us from our sins and offering us a way to be saved, and my prayer is that we all take up this invitation and come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

]]> S-Dee Buzzsprout-14197531 Sat, 23 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0500 2561 1 4 full false Let's talk about Sin There is a way we can focus on the fruits that sin bears without really understanding what sin really is. In this episode, I share my thoughts on what the definition of sin is and how we can identify its seed before it begins to bear unwanted fruits in our lives. There is no condemnation here, I believe sin can be talked about in a very healthy and meaningful manner, with the ultimate goal of keeping us away from it, be blessed as you listen.

]]> There is a way we can focus on the fruits that sin bears without really understanding what sin really is. In this episode, I share my thoughts on what the definition of sin is and how we can identify its seed before it begins to bear unwanted fruits in our lives. There is no condemnation here, I believe sin can be talked about in a very healthy and meaningful manner, with the ultimate goal of keeping us away from it, be blessed as you listen.

]]> S-Dee Buzzsprout-13660837 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:00:00 -0400 1228 1 3 full false God's Invitation In this episode, I talk about my view of the world and what God has put before us in the way of an invitation into a life that brings the ultimate satisfaction to our souls and our existence. The ultimate question is, will we accept that invitation? 

]]> In this episode, I talk about my view of the world and what God has put before us in the way of an invitation into a life that brings the ultimate satisfaction to our souls and our existence. The ultimate question is, will we accept that invitation? 

]]> S-Dee Buzzsprout-13318323 Sun, 30 Jul 2023 21:00:00 -0400 1470 1 2 full false Faith in action A lot of times you hear people say "I don't have faith, I am not a faith person or I do not have any beliefs". Understandably so, what they are implying is that they do not subscribe to any popular belief system or some kind of allegiance to a spiritual being, God, or anything else. Well if they really understood what faith actually means, they would see things a bit differently. In this episode, I attempt to unpack that word in the very simplest of ways, and I hope it is a rewarding and engaging time for you as you listen.

]]> A lot of times you hear people say "I don't have faith, I am not a faith person or I do not have any beliefs". Understandably so, what they are implying is that they do not subscribe to any popular belief system or some kind of allegiance to a spiritual being, God, or anything else. Well if they really understood what faith actually means, they would see things a bit differently. In this episode, I attempt to unpack that word in the very simplest of ways, and I hope it is a rewarding and engaging time for you as you listen.

]]> S-Dee Buzzsprout-13129404 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 22:00:00 -0400 1560 1 1 full false