Overcome evil with good. Is this biblical command even possible? Yes it is! Tune in to this podcast episode and learn why this battle plan for victory over sin is so powerful and how you can be equipped to live it out.
Aug 07, 2020•18 min•Ep. 121
Safety. Our world lives for it. Our hearts desire it. Our priorities protect it. So what is a Christian to do when Jesus' words collide with safety in our personal lives? Can we hold on to them both? Listen today and let God's truths encourage you to take the bubble wrap off your life.
Jul 30, 2020•20 min•Ep. 120
Jesus has saved us and given us eternal life through faith alone in Him. Yet what do we do about the sins that come so easily in our lives? How do we live a life of freedom and victory? Is there hope for the tired, weary Christian? Is there freedom for the struggling disciple? Tune in to today's podcast for a candid, honest conversation on our own struggles with this area and the victory Christ has shown us!
Jul 24, 2020•21 min•Ep. 119
The time is now. No more being disheartened by the state of the culture. No more feeling hopeless and discouraged. No more being driven by fear and doubt. We have everything we need. Let's heed the words of Jesus, "As the father has sent me, I am sending you." It's go time!
Jul 12, 2020•22 min•Ep. 118
Christians, we are called by God to be holy and set apart. How are we doing? Is our faith shining as a light into the darkness or has it dimmed as we are easily ensnared by the sins of the world? Sometimes the hardest thing to hear is the truth, but love compels believers to not keep silent. Have we conformed?
Jul 03, 2020•19 min•Ep. 117
Does life feel heavy? Do you find yourself worn down by the responsibilities of raising children? Does the Christian life feel like a marathon that has you physically and spiritually exhausted? Are you searching for clarity and not finding it? It's likely that you are a weary soul in need of some rest. Tune in today and be encouraged as we talk about finding that rest.
Jun 26, 2020•15 min•Ep. 116
We live in a tumultuous world filled with lots of noise from countless voices, many claiming to be Christian. How can believers have spiritual discernment so they don't find themselves tossed back and forth by the words they hear? How can we spot darkness masquerading as light?
Jun 18, 2020•18 min•Ep. 115
Join us as we talk about injustice, love amidst chaos, and the power of Jesus. With God, radical reconciliation is possible. Let’s make sure God’s Word is driving our actions as His church so that our lives are simply an overflow of His heart and His truths.
Jun 07, 2020•20 min•Ep. 114
There is something inside all of us that wants our lives to matter. We want to make a difference in the world. What does that look like for us as Christians? Let's look at the one example that matters: Jesus. How do we follow as his disciples?
May 29, 2020•19 min•Ep. 113
Join us as we discuss something that we think has the opportunity to greatly bless your life, marriage, and family. Let's discuss a book about a book that is truly life changing.
May 22, 2020•17 min•Ep. 112
Why do we find ourselves accumulating more and more and yet never having enough? How is it that we can get married, buy our first home or have a baby and still find ourselves unsatisfied? There is a reason we are always longing for more. Discover the key to contentment and lasting satisfaction.
May 08, 2020•19 min•Ep. 111
In life, it is so easy to let failures, weaknesses, or past mistakes start to define us. We take lies and speak them as truth to ourselves. We need to remember what God has to say about us. It is His truths that will set us free from our identity crisis.
Apr 24, 2020•19 min•Ep. 110
In the Old Testament, Joshua had every reason to fear as he took command of the Israelites as they were about to enter the Promised Land. Yet God spoke to him with great words of encouragement, which are for us as well and can keep us strong and courageous in times of great uncertainty.
Apr 17, 2020•16 min•Ep. 109
Are you giving your very best, but realizing you are still coming up short? Are you struggling to persevere in the trials of life right now? Are you feeling disappointed that life is not going according to your plans? Tune in as we discuss the life-changing work God does in times of weakness and trials.
Apr 09, 2020•16 min•Ep. 108
Do you find your thoughts being tossed around? They are steady one moment and the next they are full of fear and anxiety. As Christians, how do we win the daily battles of the mind? Victory is possible!
Apr 03, 2020•20 min•Ep. 107
While our attention is alert to the coronavirus pandemic, let's be aware of something much more serious that has infected the entire world - sin! Aggressive steps are being taken by governments and nations to minimize the spread of COVID-19. As the body of Christ, what urgent actions can we take to address the spiritual pandemic in our families, churches, and communities?
Mar 25, 2020•18 min•Ep. 106
The coronavirus continues to dominate the news globally and its impact is being felt more directly each day. Yet in the midst of all the fear and uncertainty, there are unprecedented opportunities right now.
Mar 17, 2020•17 min•Ep. 105
We can know the promises of God, but we are often hit by news that evokes fear in our life. Yet God can use these fears to reveal areas where we lack trust in him. These situations can be great starting points to placing our trust back where it belongs - in God's capable hands.
Mar 10, 2020•17 min•Ep. 104
1 John 4:19 says, "We love because he first loved us." As Christians, we see God's love for us demonstrated by Jesus death on the cross and we know our call is to love others. Yet to love in the same way God loves us is a radical love and it is one that is impossible without God living through us.
Mar 03, 2020•19 min•Ep. 103
We all want to fit in and feel normal. In fact, we choose to do many things in life simply because we don't want to stand out. The challenge as Christians is that following Jesus means we look different. So, how are we going to handle standing out?
Feb 18, 2020•17 min•Ep. 102
This lie is a big one. It is believable. It strongly appeals to our natural desires. It also confronts us routinely. Yet, we must remember that it is a lie, and we can find victory over it knowing and using the truth of God's Word.
Feb 07, 2020•14 min•Ep. 101
God created us to live in this moment of history, in the place that we are, in the families we are part of, with the jobs that we have, for his purposes. It’s time to rise up and start living our lives like we were made for such a time as this!
Jan 30, 2020•18 min•Ep. 100
It is important to grow even though at times it is challenging and painful to do. As Christians, we are meant to continue to grow in our faith and spiritual maturity. While it can be a difficult road to growth, it makes us equipped and ready to do the work that Jesus has prepared for us.
Jan 22, 2020•16 min•Ep. 99
When was the last time you found yourself heartbroken over something? It's a response you cannot force. As we discuss today's topic, may we all find ourselves heartbroken and may it drive us to action.
Jan 13, 2020•18 min•Ep. 98
God cares about the big details of our lives, but has no interest in the small stuff, right? It is easy to feel this way, but it isn't the case. God is active in all things, working them for our good. So, let's take all our burdens to God and thank Him in every circumstance.
Dec 20, 2019•18 min•Ep. 97
We like talking about God as loving, patient, forgiving, and merciful, but not that He is also holy, righteous, and just. God is the righteous judge that will punish people for their sins. It is an uncomfortable truth, but is one that reminds us of the incredible gift of Jesus and the urgent mission of our lives.
Dec 11, 2019•16 min•Ep. 96
Jesus is our greatest treasure and the Bible is filled with God's promises for every believer. We are rich! As Christians, let's use what God has blessed us with to courageously follow Him.
Nov 21, 2019•17 min•Ep. 95
God is clear in the Bible that discipleship works. As we look at our lives, we are actually great disciple makers in many things. Yet, let's make sure we are discipling our kids in the way that counts most - passing on our faith. So, whether you have young kids or old, now is the perfect time to begin. Join us as we discuss how to do this important job.
Nov 13, 2019•17 min•Ep. 94
In life, we are willing to do hard things when we see that the benefits far exceed the costs. There is something in our marriage that fits this description. It is something that is challenging and takes determination, but the blessings of doing it make it worth the effort. Are you ready to fight for something of great worth?
Nov 05, 2019•18 min•Ep. 93
Wrestle mania is real and happens throughout our lives as we struggle to make big decisions. Yet, we cannot find ourselves paralyzed to move or making decisions based on fears, insecurities, and lies. So, as Christians, how do we go from wrestling to decision making?
Oct 29, 2019•21 min•Ep. 92