No matter who you are, what you’ve done, or where you’re at, Jesus accepts you. He’s not waiting for you to clean up your life, fix your mistakes, or become some idealized person others expect you to be. Right now, he’s here, waiting to welcome and accept you.
Mar 14, 2022•45 min•Ep. 259
We've all tried to start new habits only for some to fall short after a period of time. But there's one habit Jesus calls us to build when living out a righteous life, and that's the habit of confession; the habit of using our words kindly and encouraging those around us. The power of our words not only impact other people, but it also portrays Jesus' goodness to those around us.
Mar 14, 2022•27 min•Ep. 258
Why would a perfect God hang out with bad people? Three stories Jesus’ shared encapsulate this paradox; a perfect, holy, just God seeking out, spending time with, caring for, and unconditionally loving people who are nothing like he is. This gift, this grace, is available for free to every single person and leads us into radical life-change.
Mar 08, 2022•56 min•Ep. 257
Jesus wants to create new life within us. When we feel lost in the wilderness, or trying to survive on our own in the desert, Jesus promises us refreshment. He promises rejuvenation as he walks through the hard times with us. It may not sound easy, but we can always count on God to be there with us.
Mar 07, 2022•39 min•Ep. 256
It's easy to look at God and the world through the lens of what we already know. Whether that be from our personal life experiences or by traditions passed onto us through generations, Jesus asks us to look beyond what we know in order to change. The continuous changing of our minds and hearts is necessary to live and look more like Jesus, and to learn more about who we are in God's image.
Feb 28, 2022•43 min•Ep. 255
An honest conversation with Judah Smith and historian Jemar Tisby.
Feb 23, 2022•39 min•Ep. 253
Even when we want to hide from God, he always comes looking for us calling us back to the truth of his love. The truth of his love helps us see Jesus for who he really is as well as see ourselves the way God sees us because of Jesus. In this, we can then see others the way God sees them and honor the image of God in all people.
Feb 21, 2022•36 min•Ep. 254
An impactful conversation with Judah Smith and Emmanuel Acho - former NFL-linebacker and coveted author.
Feb 16, 2022•49 min•Ep. 252
God intentionally created all human beings to look like him; all of us. History tells us that over centuries, the sin of mankind has distorted some of God's beautiful images of race and culture to be less than and frowned upon. However, that's not how God treats us or how Jesus lived. Race is beautiful. All skin tones are beautiful. All of God's creation is perfect, and he expects us to be good stewards who honor one another!
Feb 14, 2022•31 min•Ep. 251
God created every man, woman, boy and girl in his likeness; he beautifully and purposely chose our race, ethnicity, backgrounds and culture. He wants his children to love others different from us, just as Jesus did. We better understand God, each other, and who we are simply by keeping our eyes on Jesus!
Feb 07, 2022•37 min•Ep. 250
God sent his son as the ultimate gift, demonstrating to us just how much he loves us through the sacrifice of Jesus. As a result, we are forgiven of all wrongdoing and no longer have to live under the umbrella of sin and shame.
Jan 31, 2022•55 min•Ep. 249
When we live in the righteousness and grace of Jesus, we learn to respond to life with gratitude. As a result, we can expect to experience true peace and joy in the presence of God!
Jan 24, 2022•33 min•Ep. 248
Jesus prizes and values each human being. The Bible calls us to outdo one another in honoring one another. Practicing daily honor is a righteous habit.
Jan 17, 2022•32 min•Ep. 247
Rest is a response to what Jesus has done; it’s a sacred habit. God neither slumbers nor sleeps, but he watches over you while you rest and can even accomplish great things while you sleep.
Jan 10, 2022•34 min•Ep. 246
Right standing with God is not a matter of rules. Our performance can’t make us right with God, only Jesus’s performance does that for us.
Jan 03, 2022•26 min•Ep. 245
God is the ultimate giver of gifts. He initiates the gift, only intends to give with no hidden agenda, and he gives himself—laying down his life that whosoever believes may have everlasting life.
Dec 20, 2021•23 min•Ep. 244
The incredible gift of Grace works by meeting us where we are, not bending to the demands of the law, and never condemning us! Grace empowers us to go and live a better way.
Dec 13, 2021•33 min•Ep. 243
Zacchaeus’s response to encountering Jesus illustrates Christianity. Christianity isn’t about having resolve, resisting, or reacting to the world. Rather, watch Jesus love you, and respond.
Dec 06, 2021•52 min•Ep. 242
Sin likes to talk and threaten us with disgrace, distance from God, and death. But when you’ve put your faith in Jesus, you are graced, God is near, and you will live forever in eternity with him. Sin’s threats are empty.
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 241
You are so loved by God, and there’s no end to his unfailing goodness. He’s your loving father, designer, and priest. He has set you free!
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 240
When you feel like giving up, sit in God’s love for you, stand in your righteousness, and let offenses go. He still has grand and good plans for your life.
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 239
Life is full of possibilities for where to invest our time and energy, but the what truly matters is being in awe of Jesus and walking through life with him!
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 238
It’s human nature to look for formulas, but formulaic living and unmet expectations exhaust us. Jesus promises us rest if walk with him; it’s an unforced, everyday journey.
Nov 01, 2021•31 min•Ep. 237
Jesus’s first miracle was turning water into wine. He takes ordinary, everyday, average things in our lives and supernaturally transforms them into something extraordinary.
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 236
We complicate our faith when we think we need to double our own efforts. While not meaning to, we think we need to save ourselves. But what we need is Jesus.
Oct 18, 2021•52 min•Ep. 235
Everything we need to be completely pleasing to God has been miraculously given to us by Jesus. You are spiritually complete.
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 234
God wants to meet us where we are, not where we think we are supposed to be. His only agenda and plan is to be together with us where we are. Being together is the goal. Allow yourself to be honest with yourself and God, and find true freedom in his love.
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 233
Confession is about healing, not salvation. You’re already forgiven and complete in your standing with Jesus, and he’s holding all things together.
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 232
When our plans are shipwrecked like Paul on Malta, God still has a plan—his is always about people. He’s never surprised, he’s always in control, and he works all things into good.
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 231
We often treat prayer as though it’s a mere spiritual discipline, but prayer is an act of love where you’re heard, God makes things happen, and you make a connection with your creator!
Sep 13, 2021•49 min•Ep. 230
