We complicate our Christianity by focusing on how we love Jesus rather than how he loves us. He’s chosen us, he’s our friend, and we’re going to bear fruit. Abide in him.
Sep 06, 2021•55 min•Ep. 229
When we stress and strive, we feel separated from God, who designed our relationship to be organic and intimate. We can’t see our futures or understand everything in this life, but we can trust the one who holds it all!
Aug 30, 2021•38 min•Ep. 228
When we add traditions, performance, or “wisdom” to our connection to God, we over complicate things! He’s the vine, we are the branches, and our relationship is designed to be intimate and organic!
Aug 23, 2021•37 min•Ep. 227
Soul fatigue comes when we’re dealing with a performance lifestyle, facing personal struggles, or battling principalities and powers. But God is super accessible, loves you, and wants to give you rest!
Aug 16, 2021•45 min•Ep. 226
Why does the famous storm stop after they get in the boat? The storm isn’t about the circumstances we feel; nor is the boat our true source of safety! God relates to storms differently, and Jesus is going to reveal himself in new ways!
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 225
Life will happen to all of us; we’re all damaged and dependent, but we’re also all destined. Jesus knows who you are, and whether you’ve been disgraced or distinguished, shake it off and go live each day with him.
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 224
We can complicate connecting with God, but he’s the vine, we are the branches, and our relationship is organic! We were designed to connect with Jesus; no striving needed!
Jul 26, 2021•55 min•Ep. 223
After a shaking, it’s tempting to make quick decisions and move fast. But God’s not in a hurry, and he’s going to do more than you could ask or imagine. Be still.
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 222
God knows what he’s doing and has it all planned out. His plans aren’t our plans, but they’re good plans, and he’s our ever present help.
Jul 12, 2021•59 min•Ep. 221
It can be temping to hide ourselves and do life alone, but when we’re “walking in the light,” we bring all of ourselves, are the first to tell on ourselves, and we embrace the “we” of fellowship.
Jul 05, 2021•50 min•Ep. 220
The performance of Jesus set us free from guilt and shame. There is no condemnation in him, and he never wants you to feel ashamed. Let’s look at three powerful verses that will help you fight shame.
Jun 28, 2021•45 min•Ep. 219
God wants us to go to him with anything, but we often don’t because we don’t understand him. He’s not destructive, dependent, or depleted. He’s a good, powerful, consistent father who always has time for us and wants to connect with us.
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 218
We hurry through life trying to be our own saviors, but what we truly need is to run to the creator of the universe and cast our cares upon him.
Jun 14, 2021•47 min•Ep. 217
God always acts in consistency with his name, and his name functions like a strong tower. Say the name of Jesus and find security, the ability to see past circumstances, and a soothing!
Jun 07, 2021•25 min•Ep. 216
Jesus followers are called to love God and love others, and learning to love well starts with loving yourself. Here are three tools for how to get started.
May 31, 2021•27 min•Ep. 215
Jesus is welcoming us to a confident and bold life. He permanently unlocked the door by his own performance, and you can freely walk through it.
May 24, 2021•27 min•Ep. 214
God designed and wants to reintroduce us to rhythm; his mercies are new every morning! Evening will pass, morning will come, and your new beginning is just moments away.
May 17, 2021•30 min•Ep. 213
Jesus commands us to love one another as he loves us. He loves abundantly—with no conditions—and with him, we can be filled with unselfish concern for others.
May 10, 2021•36 min•Ep. 212
Even though we walk through traumas, we don’t have to be traumatized. Jesus is with us in the fire.
May 03, 2021•28 min•Ep. 211
When we retell the true story of Jesus, we access power that helps us predict the future and make new plans. What Jesus did, Jesus does, and he can do again. Remind yourself that you’re forgiven, and plan on Jesus directing your steps.
Apr 26, 2021•30 min•Ep. 210
Stephen is just as ordinary as each of us, but when facing an excruciating death, God overtook him and gave him the strength to be extraordinary in his response. In our most challenging moments, God will be present. He’ll overtake us and transform us into reflections of Jesus.
Apr 19, 2021•36 min•Ep. 209
Our dads can sometimes be like God, but God is not like our dads—he’s the good Heavenly Father, and he’s so much more ready and happy to listen to us, engage with us, and love us.
Apr 12, 2021•37 min•Ep. 208
The Resurrection of Jesus can powerfully impact our everyday lives. In him, we have a living hope! This hope can fill us with expectation for good, energize us to keep going, and be experienced in God’s deep, tangible love.
Apr 05, 2021•50 min•Ep. 207
It’s all too easy to let our sense of security and confidence depend on ideal circumstances. But with Jesus, we can have unshakeable security in trusting what he’s done, that he can do something new, and in who he is!
Mar 29, 2021•43 min•Ep. 206
Do you think you’ve lost control because of a loss of information? Jesus can fill that space with a transforming realization of who he is! He’s involved. He’s active. He’s in love with you, and he will never leave you!
Mar 22, 2021•41 min•Ep. 205
Even when we think we’ve missed our moment, God’s a redeemer. The story of Moses shows us how God can take our faithlessness and produce faithful lives.
Mar 15, 2021•46 min•Ep. 204
When our confidence takes a hit from life, it can feel like we’ve lost it forever. But Jesus is a redeemer! He can take our lowest moments and use them as a symbol of what he’s capable of doing. He’s the restorer of our confidence.
Mar 08, 2021•39 min•Ep. 203
As we live in freedom in Jesus, we exhibit ever-increasing sweetness. Sweetness is kindness in action. Legalism and comparison can try to distract us from sweetness, but Jesus is producing the fruit of the spirit in us!
Mar 01, 2021•40 min•Ep. 202
The spirit form of God is guiding and leading us every day. His wind will stir, lift, and move us to a life of love—we’ll soar.
Feb 22, 2021•39 min•Ep. 201
Culture tries to tell us that freedom is doing whatever we want, and we rely on self-discipline to keep us from self-indulgence. But Jesus teaches another way entirely: we’re free in him, and freedom is loving our neighbor.
Feb 15, 2021•36 min•Ep. 200
