
Staircase to Nowhere
David Neel, Sam Carroll & Noah Nemni
Join three friends—David, Noah, and Sam—as they navigate what it means to follow Jesus and live on His mission in American culture today. Each brings a unique perspective: David lives on a college campus, Noah works in a church with youth and local outreach, Sam serves homeless youth and young adults. Together, they question the ministry methods they grew up with, wrestle with faith in today's world, and seek to honor God in their time.
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Spiritual Disciplines are Punk Rock
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07/07/24 • 36 min
In a world out to form us every day, it takes discipline to be formed into the image of Christ. We draw on the rich tradition of the church (and David’s course he taught this semester) in this first episode in a new series offering practical tips to practice spiritual disciplines as counterformation to the world around us. 🤘
What’s your current practice of spiritual disciplines? Which are more important to you in this season? Which feel the hardest?
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Church & Mission: How do we know when we’re doing a good job?
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04/14/24 • 52 min
In American culture, we often measure the success of a church through the 3 B’s: buildings, budgets, and butts in seats—even though we know that’s not the best indicator of spiritual growth and health. So what is?
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Outpouring: What happens when revival actually happens in small town Kentucky?
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02/26/23 • 61 min
We prayed for it! But do we believe in revival when we see it? David shared his experience at the Asbury Outpouring before it blew up on social media—and Noah is confronted with his own unbelief.
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What are dating apps doing to us? Dating culture with Rachel Carroll
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08/06/23 • 63 min
Dating apps. Everyone’s using them, but does anyone like them? Sam’s sister Rachel Carroll joins the show to talk Gen Z dating culture, Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and what the story of Jesus has to say about our human desire to find love.
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Church & Mission: Capstone
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05/26/24 • 29 min
Join us as we wrap up or series on Church and Mission! We give a brief overview of some of the ground we have covered the last few weeks.

Deconstruction Capstone: Q&R + Reflections
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04/07/24 • 45 min
Today on the show, we are sharing some final thoughts and reflections on our deconstruction conversation. We talk a little bit about how to engage lovingly with our friends who have deconstructed, we respond to some listener mail, and we share a few final thoughts before landing the plane on the series.

BONUS EPISODE (JBAB): Apple Vision Pro Unboxing
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03/06/24 • 16 min
Don’t mind us, it’s justa bit a banta’. We discuss our reactions to Apple’s release of the Apple Vision Pro.

Outward Disciplines: simplicity, solitude, service
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07/21/24 • 41 min
On this week’s episode we discuss some of the outward disciplines. These practices not only shape our inner life, they are invitation to watching world to consider what a life changed by Jesus looks like.
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SEASON 2 FINALE: couples of the pod
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11/24/24 • 72 min
The whole Staircase Fam is together in Louisville for our STN Retreat! David, Kaitlin, Sam, Erika, Noah, and Rebekah all look back over the major themes of season 2 and look ahead to a new year of Staircase to Nowhere ministry and culture fun!
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Sacred Creativity: Unpacking Christian Art
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03/14/25 • 54 min
This week on Staircase to Nowhere, we're diving into the world of Christian art and exploring how creativity and faith intersect. What makes art "Christian"? How can creative expression serve as a form of worship or ministry?.. Whether you're an artist, an art enthusiast, or simply curious about how faith influences creativity, God is calling you to put beautiful things into the world for His glory!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Staircase to Nowhere have?
Staircase to Nowhere currently has 58 episodes available.
What topics does Staircase to Nowhere cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Ministry, Theology, Society & Culture, Spirituality, Leadership, Discipleship, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Mission, Deconstruction and Church.
What is the most popular episode on Staircase to Nowhere?
The episode title 'Meet Nàvíd, our Staircase GPT' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Staircase to Nowhere?
The average episode length on Staircase to Nowhere is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of Staircase to Nowhere released?
Episodes of Staircase to Nowhere are typically released every 7 days, 8 hours.
When was the first episode of Staircase to Nowhere?
The first episode of Staircase to Nowhere was released on Feb 22, 2023.
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