S3:E35 - Pastor Perspective with Alastair Sterne

In this episode of the Armed and Anointed podcast, host Ashley Russell interviewed Pastor Alastair Sterne (@alastairsterne) about his journey to faith and his book "Longing for Joy." Alastair shared how he transitioned from a non-religious background involving New Age practices and touring as a musician to becoming a Christian at age 22 after a spiritual encounter. He discussed his personal struggle with depression and how he found joy through practices like gratitude journaling, running, and connecting with nature. The conversation covered practical advice for new believers, including the importance of joining a local church, starting with the New Testament and Gospel of Mark, and developing Christian friendships. Alastair emphasized that while feelings may fluctuate, a mature faith is grounded in theological truths about God's presence and the authority of Scripture, which he encourages readers to explore through study and community.Alastair also has two books you can check out! "Rhythms for Life" and "Longing for Joy"CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Partner with me in Arbonne - Legacy Collective x Arbonne - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legacy Collective⁠⁠⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Legacy Collective Coaching Community is all about - ⁠⁠⁠Legacy Community Coaching Application - with Ashley Russell⁠⁠⁠→ Join the Armed & Anointed Insiders Community here: https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/k5w9hcjr6j → Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Creating a service led personal brand from your story Masterclass - ⁠⁠⁠Creating a service led personal brand masterclass⁠⁠⁠→ Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠