Meet Steve Kidd: Minister, Author & Book Coach 

In a recent episode of The Most Dwanderful Real Estate Podcast Ever, host Dwan Bent-Twyford sat down with Steve Kidd, a third-generation minister, international bestselling author, and book coach. Their conversation explored the intersection of faith, manifestation, and God’s timeless guidance, offering listeners practical insights into spiritual growth, life transformation, and sharing their gifts with the world.

Celebrating Milestones and New Beginnings

Dwan opened the episode with an exciting announcement: the podcast had reached one million downloads. This milestone was a testament to the audience’s engagement and the impact of the show’s content. Dwan celebrated the achievement while emphasizing the power of sharing knowledge and experiences, setting the stage for a meaningful conversation with Steve Kidd about purpose, faith, and creativity.

Who is Steve Kidd?

Steve Kidd introduced himself as a third-generation minister and author of 36 books, with experience helping nearly 5,000 people write, publish, and market their books to bestseller status. Through his work, Steve combines spiritual guidance with practical mentorship, helping people unlock their stories and impact the world through writing.

He shared how listeners can connect with him for a free 15-minute consultation at AskSteveKidd.com, emphasizing the importance of taking actionable steps toward their goals.

Faith vs. Manifestation: Understanding the Difference

A central theme of the conversation was the contrast between modern manifestation practices and biblical faith. Dwan asked Steve how Christians can navigate the “manifestation” trend while staying true to their faith.

Steve explained:

“The creator of everything wants more than anything else to just hang out with you. Stop complicating spirituality with ‘woo-woo’ concepts.”

Manifestation Explained

Manifestation, popularized in books and media, often encourages people to visualize and speak their desires into existence. While this can provide focus and intention, Steve pointed out that faith in God goes beyond the act of wishing. It is rooted in trust, prayer, and action, understanding that God works on His timeline, not ours.

God’s Timeless Nature and Free Will

Steve offered a profound insight into how God interacts with humanity:

• Humans are time-locked beings, experiencing life linearly from past to future.
• God exists simultaneously across all realities, meaning He can respond to all potential choices we might make.

This framework helps explain why prayers are sometimes answered differently than expected:

“God spends all His time helping lead us back when we take the wrong path, because He loves us and desires a relationship with us.”

Free will is also essential. God gives humans the freedom to choose, and true love for Him requires that choice:

“If there wasn’t a choice, it wouldn’t be real love. That’s the beauty of free will, it allows us to choose God willingly.”

The discussion reinforced that faith is active, not passive: believers must combine trust with action rather than relying solely on manifestation or hoping things happen automatically.

Taking Action Alongside Faith

Steve shared a key lesson from his experience and from studying manifestation approaches in popular media:

“You can’t just sit around waiting for success to appear. Faith requires participation, God works through your actions.”

He explained that even when praying for outcomes, such as success, financial growth, or relationship improvements, individuals must take responsibility and put in the work. Manifestation without action rarely yields results.

Writing Your Book Through Conversation

Another topic covered was Steve’s expertise in helping people write books via interview-based methods. Instead of traditional writing, this method allows authors to brainstorm, speak, and uncover their unique stories naturally.

Dwan reflected on her own desire to write about her family’s experiences, including challenges like her husband’s bone marrow transplant and their decades of real estate investing. Steve emphasized that everyone has stories worth sharing, and the key is to start talking without worrying about structure or perfection.

“Even random thoughts or memories contribute to the creative flow, eventually, the narrative takes shape naturally.”

Zaraz: The Light of Transformation

To conclude the discussion, Steve introduced the word “Zaraz”, an ancient Hebrew term meaning “the light of transformation”. It represents the inner spark placed by God in each person, capable of influencing and inspiring others.

“Zaraz is who you are, it isn’t about doing, it just is. Your light can change the world.”

Dwan embraced this concept, encouraging listeners to recognize their potential and let their light shine. This aligns with Jesus’ teaching in the Bible to let your light shine before others so that they may see your good works.

Lessons from Faith and Manifestation

Key takeaways from this episode include:

1. Faith is active, not passive – Trusting God requires action, not just intention or manifestation.
2. Free will is essential – God gave humans choice so that love and obedience are genuine.
3. Manifestation without action is incomplete – Aligning desires with effort and God’s guidance creates true results.
4. Everyone has a story to share – Speaking, writing, and sharing personal experiences can inspire and guide others.
5. Zaraz: embrace your light – Each person has a unique spark to influence the world positively.

Embracing Faith, Action, and Your Unique Path

Navigating the balance between manifestation and biblical faith is not about shortcuts, it’s about trusting God, taking purposeful action, and letting your light shine in the world. Steve Kidd’s insights remind us that while desires and intentions are important, real transformation happens when faith meets effort and divine guidance. Everyone has a story, a gift, or a lesson to share, and embracing that potential can create lasting impact both spiritually and practically.

For those looking to take actionable steps in their own lives, Dwanderful offers a wealth of resources through its real estate investing platform and podcast hosted by Dwan Bent-Twyford. Visitors can explore services designed to educate and inspire, including Dwan’s free book, Real Estate Lingo, and her paid guide, Five Pillars of Real Estate Investing. For a fun, interactive experience, the site also features a quiz game that shows how participants could generate six figures in the next six months, whether they’re buying their first property or their next. Best of all, the quiz takes less than a minute to complete, making it an easy first step toward financial growth and real-world action.

With faith, focus, and the right tools, anyone can start turning their goals into reality, spiritually, personally, and financially. Contact us now!