Podcast · Nov 10, 2025

Ashes That Still Speak

In this episode of Another Day in His Steps, Dave uncovers a powerful revelation from Numbers 19—the ordinance of the red heifer—and how it still speaks to the church today. Beneath this often-overlooked passage lies a divine invitation to purity, surrender, and restoration in God’s presence. Dave explains how the ashes of the red heifer, once mixed with living water, became the means by which Israel was cleansed from defilement. Through this, God revealed that holiness always comes at a cost—through sacrifice and total surrender. In a world surrounded by spiritual decay and compromise, this ancient picture calls believers back to consecration. The fire that consumes also purifies; the ashes of what we lay down become instruments of renewal for others. With deep insight and pastoral warmth, Dave challenges us to examine the places where spiritual dust has settled on our hearts—to allow the Holy Spirit to wash us again, to restore reverence, and to renew the fragrance of holiness in our lives. The ashes of repentance are not symbols of shame but testimonies of mercy. If you’ve been feeling spiritually distant, weary, or dulled by life’s battles, this episode will remind you that God still turns ashes into cleansing waters. Purity isn’t perfection—it’s alignment. As you yield to His refining fire, you’ll find renewed intimacy, purpose, and power to carry His presence in a world desperate for holiness. Connect: +918861598674 | IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dave.dsouza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My Father → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠apostlepriji.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daily Strength Podcast → Listen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HisNearness Church (Bangalore) → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Church Podcast