First Steps: An 8-Week Journey with Christ is a daily devotional designed to help new Christians begin building a strong foundation in their walk with Jesus. Whether you have recently been baptized, are exploring your faith, or simply want to grow deeper spiritually, this devotional will guide you through essential truths about following Christ. Each week includes Scripture readings, reflections, journaling prompts, prayer focuses, and practical next steps to help you grow in your relationship with God.

At Eastside Church of Christ, our mission is helping all people develop into fully committed disciples of Jesus, and this devotional was created to help you take those first important steps in your faith journey. Download the free PDF below and begin discovering what it means to truly know God, walk with Jesus daily, and live transformed by the Gospel.

Answering Common Questions from Culture

Apologetical Response to Common Questions From Culture

By Bryce Woodason

This resource is a thorough apologetical study designed to help readers think critically and biblically about some of the most common cultural questions and objections surrounding Christianity today. Drawing from Scripture, history, philosophy, theology, and scholarly sources, this work seeks to provide thoughtful and balanced responses to difficult topics such as the nature of hell, the reliability of Jesus and the resurrection, comparisons between Jesus and ancient mythologies, divorce and remarriage, suffering, morality, and more.

Rather than claiming to answer every question exhaustively, this resource aims to equip readers with trustworthy information, multiple perspectives, and a deeper confidence in the truthfulness of God, His Word, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Whether you are exploring faith for the first time, wrestling with doubts, or wanting to strengthen your ability to defend and share your faith, this study is designed to help you grow in understanding and conviction.