What's love got to do with it? Well, as followers of Jesus, it has everything to do with our lives. In fact, Jesus said our love is how people would know we are his followers. Yet, we need to look at the Bible for the definition of love because it is different from how the world understands it. Then, comes the challenging part - living out this sacrificial love. While it might be hard, it is possible and it is crucial we do it for our children and this world.
Apr 17, 2018•20 min•Ep. 31
Are you a ten or a two? In this podcast episode, we want to examine our lives to see if we have the markers of faith that would cause us to trust in God like Joshua and Caleb. They were two of the Israelite spies that wanted to go boldly into the Promised Land, but faced strong opposition from the other ten spies that looked at the odds and doubted God. The reality is we need all "twos" in the Christian Church, people willing to follow God confidently and showing that example to the next generat...
Apr 10, 2018•13 min•Ep. 30
I'm saved. Now what? It's time to persevere in our faith! Our lives as Christians are not promised to be easy and without struggle. In fact, the opposite is true. Jesus says that in this world we will have trouble. Let's encourage one another to press on, fixing our eyes on Jesus and the life to come!
Apr 04, 2018•16 min•Ep. 29
Since Jesus has paid the price for all sin and we are forgiven through our faith alone in him, we can start to believe that sin doesn't matter. But, don't let Satan deceive you! Sin still matters and we don't want to be lured into entangling sins that hold us back from living the life God has planned for us! Tune into part three of "I'm saved. Now what?" and learn how to find freedom from sin's hold on our life.
Mar 27, 2018•19 min•Ep. 28
I’m saved. Now what? The answer is life-changing. God has called us to live a life on mission that is defined by three things: Love God. Love others. Go and make disciples. When we understand this truth our lives will never be the same. Are you ready for the adventure?
Mar 20, 2018•17 min•Ep. 27
Join us as we dive into a new podcast series titled: I'm saved. Now what? This first part of the series takes a challenging, yet refreshing look into our own lives by asking ourselves the question: Does my life make sense?
Mar 13, 2018•17 min•Ep. 26
While prayer is critical to the lives of Christians, that doesn't mean we all have thriving prayer lives. In fact, many of us may feel our prayer lives are struggling or even non-existent. How do we overcome some of the common struggles of prayer? Join us as we get personal about this topic and, hopefully, leave you encouraged and excited about your prayer life.
Mar 06, 2018•20 min•Ep. 25
Prayer is a powerful tool we've been given as Christians, not because of any special powers it gives us, but because we have the privilege to bring our requests before the God of the universe. Dive into the Bible with us and see awesome examples of God's power on display in answer to prayer.
Feb 28, 2018•23 min•Ep. 24
Do you feel like praying? While we know prayer is such an important aspect of the Christian life, for many, it feels like something we have to do rather than something we get the privilege to do. Take a deeper look with us into who God is and why coming before his throne in prayer is so incredible. This is a meaty podcast, but stick with it to the end to see how it all comes together, offering truths that will strengthen your faith.
Feb 13, 2018•23 min•Ep. 23
How are we shielded by faith, guarded by the helmet of salvation and ready to strike back with the sword of the Spirit? Find out on this podcast episode as we conclude our series on spiritual warfare and send you off ready for victory over the enemy through the power of Jesus and the Word of God!
Jan 28, 2018•21 min•Ep. 22
Jesus has won the ultimate victory over sin, death and Satan. However, Satan still has power to tempt and deceive on earth until Jesus returns at his second coming. So, as we walk out our Christian life, we will face spiritual battles. Yet, Jesus has equipped us to stand in these battles. Find strength and confidence as we dive into the armor God has given us for the times of battle.
Jan 16, 2018•17 min•Ep. 21
The spiritual battle we live in is real and so is our enemy - Satan. That is why it is important we understand who he is, what tactics he uses against us, and how we can stand in the victory God has already won for us.
Jan 03, 2018•20 min•Ep. 20
As Christians, we can easily forget the spiritual war that rages around us. But, we are needed to rise up in the battle, not sit on the sidelines. In what ways can we stay focused on what really matters, and what are the consequences of living a distracted life?
Dec 21, 2017•20 min•Ep. 19
There is no denying that if the Church does not rise up and fight for the next generation, they will quickly get swept up into the current of worldliness and unbelief right before our eyes. Something must be done! So, how far are we willing to go in order to fight for the precious souls of our young people? What if the solution is so simple that we can easily miss it while looking for something that sounds more grand and noble?
Dec 07, 2017•17 min•Ep. 18
“Don’t have sex before you are married.” For most of us who grew up in Christian homes, we probably had this command ingrained into our brains. Why? Because sexual intimacy is one of the most special and exclusive gifts God has given to a husband and wife and it should be guarded and saved for marriage. However, if we emphasize that the main goal of a young Christian is to merely maintain your virginity until marriage, then we are missing the boat - BIG TIME. Christians shouldn’t be solely pursu...
Nov 09, 2017•14 min•Ep. 17
Paul warns of a time when people will surrounds themselves with others that are willing to tell them what they want to hear, things that go against the Bible. However, before we move on feeling confident that this verse is talking just about others, we need to stop and honestly evaluate our own lives. We may all be surprised by what we find.
Oct 19, 2017•13 min•Ep. 16
The desire to be liked is normal, but this can quickly become an idol when our need for approval starts to consume us and we begin to compromise on God's Word to fit in. Chasing after people's approval is a game you can't win. Yet, when we defeat this idol with the truths of the Bible and live with the sole purpose to please God we find great freedom and adventure.
Oct 04, 2017•19 min•Ep. 15
We all are drawn to things that promise to satisfy the desires of our flesh. However, we can see that worshiping at the idol of pleasure will never satisfy us or bring us lasting joy. Learn why it is so important that we identify the ways this idol presents itself in our lives and see that what Jesus freely offers us is so much better.
Sep 21, 2017•18 min•Ep. 14
It's easy to talk about idolatry and worship as general terms, but it gets much more personal when we start to examine our own lives for idols that may be present in our hearts. How do we discover what idols we may be worshiping, and more importantly, how does God help us find freedom from them?
Sep 07, 2017•17 min•Ep. 13
Idolatry is something we all struggle with on a daily basis whether we know it or not. God commands us to have no other gods and to love him with all our heart. In this podcast episode, we want to take a real look at what idolatry is and how worship goes hand-in-hand with it. So let's dive deep and walk away challenged and encouraged!
Aug 22, 2017•17 min•Ep. 12
If we are are hand-knit creations of God, then why did he make us? Why are we all here? Is there a purpose for our lives? If so, how do we live out that purpose? Find the answers to these questions in this podcast episode.
Aug 04, 2017•16 min•Ep. 11
Whether you are a Christian or not, there are certain questions about life that all of us will think about at some point. This podcast episode we are going to look at one of them: Who am I? Am I a person created by God or simply a product of billions of years of time and chance processes? How you answer this question has huge implications in the way that you live.
Jul 26, 2017•14 min•Ep. 10
We were never meant to live our lives taking the wide road that the world is walking. God has a mission and a purpose for each of us. So how do we walk on the narrow road, the way that the Apostles, martyrs and countless Christians have walked over the past centuries? And why does this matter so much?
Jul 11, 2017•15 min•Ep. 9
We often talk about Jesus as our Lord, and as a general statement, we are okay with that. However, if Jesus is Lord of all things, that means he is in authority over each of our lives; that is where this truth gets more uncomfortable. Knowing and living with Jesus as Lord will have a big impact on our lives and also the way we parent our children.
Jun 12, 2017•13 min•Ep. 8
God is love, but we cannot understand the depth of his love until we see our true condition. We are sinful to the core and stand guilty before God, our just and holy judge. Yet, our loving God did not abandon us. He took his only son, Jesus, and placed the guilty verdict and punishment on him. Now, through faith in Jesus, we are declared not guilty and are free to live a new life. This is love! God is love!
Jun 01, 2017•14 min•Ep. 7
How does understanding God's holiness impact our lives every single day? How does it affect how we parent our kids? And why does this even matter? Join us as we talk about these questions and more on today's podcast.
May 18, 2017•15 min•Ep. 6
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). God is the creator of all things. This is a foundational truth that changes everything. If God is the creator, then he has the authority to set the rules and establish the way that things should good. As Christian parents, we need to understand the implications of this truth and be able to pass it on to our children. As you’ll hear, while the world adamantly rejects it, we can confidently stand firm knowing that God’s Word is...
Apr 28, 2017•12 min•Ep. 5
The Bible isn't a book just for pastors or the super educated. The Bible is for everyone, and God wants you to read it for yourself! This podcast episode will give you information on how to read the Bible and where you can get started.
Mar 30, 2017•15 min•Ep. 4
Why is it so important that we as Christians read the Bible? Tune into this podcast episode to learn five reasons why reading God's Word needs to be a top priority in our lives.
Mar 08, 2017•16 min•Ep. 3
What's the big deal about the Bible? What makes it so incredible and unique from any other book in history? This podcast episode takes a look at how incredible the Bible is and why we can trust that it is God's Word.
Feb 14, 2017•13 min•Ep. 2
