We all want to live a life of rest and inner peace, but it's not easy with everything that is going on around us. More people than ever are struggling with anxiety, and don't know where to turn. Jon Seidl is a prolific writer and author. Having fought his own way through crippling anxiety, life-altering OCD, and suicidal thoughts, Jon knows the value of concrete advice grounded in strong biblical truth. No matter at what level you’ve struggled, we all need help finding real rest in today’s world...
Mar 11, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 90
Most people are one small, wise decision away from success in any given area of their life. But where do we find the wisdom for life's great questions? Dave Willis is pastor and writer with XO Marriage who has become one of America's most trusted voices on marriage, faith and family. Dave has studied the book of Proverbs for many years, and bring time tested principles to begin to see growth, change and blessings in every area of your life. Pick up Dave's book "Think Like Jesus” here: https://ww...
Mar 04, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 89
Parenting is one of the greatest blessings in life, but it comes with its challenges. Many parents are so busy and overwhelmed, they need to be reminded of what's most important and to soak in the journey. Stephen and Amanda Miller are the popular YouTube family, "The Miller Fam," and the parents of 7 children. They share their families adoption journey, and remind us we don't need to be perfect, it's okay to fail, and give wisdom and encouragement for your parenting journey. Pick up Stephen's b...
Feb 25, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 88
Every couple wants to have a great marriage and live a healthy life, but so often we find ourselves far from who we desire to be. Dave Willis is pastor and writer with XO Marriage who has become one of America's most trusted voices on marriage, faith and family. He shares how you can find the kind of marriage your heart dreams of, and how marriage can be incredible when you do it God's way. Sharing from his own health and marriage battles, he shows how our personal well-being and the health of o...
Feb 18, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 87
No one wants to suffer from anxiety, but so many people do these days because of all that is going on in the world. David Marvin is the young adults director at Watermark Community Church, where he leads The Porch, a ministry for thousands of young adults that meets across seventeen locations in nine states. He shares powerful insights how you can free yourself from anxiety by discovering and applying principles given by God's Word to lead us away from panic and toward peace. Pick up David's boo...
Feb 11, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 86
Sometimes we think certain people are too far gone for God's love to reach them. More than 30 million people have read Nicky Cruz' testimony about growing up as the son of satanists to become a violent gang member in New York City when one day a skinny country preacher named David Wilkerson brought the love of God to him. He has now spent the last 40 years as preaching the gospel to millions of people around the world. He shares his powerful story, and helps us to see that God can reach the most...
Feb 04, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Most of us want to pass on the beauty of our faith to our children and grandchildren, but we aren't sure if we are doing it in the best ways. Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright is the granddaughter of Billy Graham, and the daughter of Anne Graham Lotz. She share personal stories from her family life and gives insights for all of us on leaving a legacy of faith in our own families. She gives us wisdom on how to ignite faith in our families and the people around us. Pick up Rachel-Ruth's book "Jesus Follower...
Jan 28, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 84
Most of us don't want to waste our lives, we want to be history makers, but many don't know where to start. Kyle Idleman is the senior pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He shares the powerful model of Jesus to change the world - loving and valuing people - one at a time. This may seem insignificant but will you will be surprised by the power of this challenge. Pick up Kyle's book "One At a Time” here: https://www.amazon.com/One-Time-Unexpected-Wants-Change/dp/08010949...
Jan 21, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 83
Many people have big goals and dreams, but they don't understand what it takes to reach them. Mark Batterson is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. He is a national bestselling author of more than 20 books, and he is full of wisdom, and has such a way with words. He shares that your destiny is not a mystery, but it is the sum result of our daily habits. He encourages you to start today, and how a simple habit can alter the course of your life. Pick up Mark's book "Do ...
Jan 14, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 82
We all need to realize that the pursuit of perfection is unrealistic and exhausting. But we can pursue wholeness in all areas of our lives. Jenn Johnson is the founder of Bethel Music and Worship U. She shares what it's been like to grow up at Bethel Music since the beginning, and how we can pursue wholeness, beauty, purity, and live with intention and focus in our lives. Pick up Jenn's coffee table book "All Things Lovely” here: amazon.com/All-Things-Lovely-Inspiring-Wholeness/dp/1546015728/. P...
Jan 07, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Prayer taps into the power of God. But many of us struggle to know how to pray, and to realize the refreshing power of prayer in our lives. Derwin Gray is a former NFL player, and the pastor of Transformation Church near Charlotte, North Carolina. He teaches us how to pray, why to pray, what to pray, and about the prayer that God always answers. Important note: We will be taking the first podcast break in three years of doing the podcast - during the month of December, and we plan to begin takin...
Nov 26, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 80
It's all too easy to let the chaos and hurry of our time hinder our spiritual life and emotional health. John Mark Comer is a popular author and pastor in Portland, Oregon and he shares that the busyness and hurry of our time is the great enemy of our spiritual life. He teaches us to move away from hurry, and toward love, joy and peace so we can experience the spiritually vibrancy we were meant for. Pick up John Mark's book "Live No Lies” here: https://www.amazon.com/Live-No-Lies-Recognize-Sabot...
Nov 19, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 79
If we are not careful, our lives will be subtly driven by past wounds and hurts, and this will keep us from reaching our full potential, and living the life of freedom and fulfillment Jesus has promised us. Steve Carter is a renown pastor, speaker and author. He helps you dig deep into why you do what you do, and what might be holding you back from the life Jesus promises you. He has walked through his own battles, and has come out the other side to help all of us navigate our own journeys. Pick...
Nov 12, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 78
What if we are falling short of our goals and dreams because we are missing one simple, yet important ingredient: excellence. Mike Kai is the pastor of Inspire Church, one of the largest churches in Hawaii. He shares his lifelong pursuit of excellence, and shares practical tips how you can begin to implement excellence into your life, business, and relationships and see incredible success. Pick up Mike Kai's book "That Doesn't Just Happen: How Excellence Accelerates Everything” here: amazon.com/...
Nov 05, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Many people wrestle with placing their identity in their success, opportunities and work, but those things are not secure, and can leave us feeling like failures. Moriah shares about about her new music "Live From the Quarry", her amazing creative projects right now, working together with her husband Joel Smallbone, and how she is learning to place her identity in God's love and grace, rather than success. She shares how you can be confident and comfortable because you are known, seen and loved ...
Oct 29, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Many people these days struggle with anxiety and the pressures of life. We need to learn to break free from unhealthy thought patterns and live with the freedom God wants to give us. Louie Giglio is the Pastor of Passion City Church, and founder of Passion Conferences which has impacted millions of young people across the nation. Pick up Louie's book "Don't Give The Enemy a Seat at Your Table” here: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Give-Enemy-Seat-Table/dp/078524722X/. Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus...
Oct 22, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 75
We all know deep down that we were created for more than just living our comfortable Christian lives. We were made to be a part of the excitement of God's mission. But few of us are comfortable or confident at sharing Jesus. We need to be equipped to talk to share Jesus in ways that fit us. This is part two of Mark Mittelberg sharing about having a contagious and passionate faith. In this episode, Mark dives into natural ways you can begin to talk to others about Jesus. Almost no one has trained...
Oct 15, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 74
We all know deep down that we were created for more than just living our comfortable Christian lives. We were made to be a part of the excitement of God's mission to share the gospel with others who need to find fulfillment and forgiveness from God. But few of us are comfortable or confident at sharing Jesus. We wrestle with internal fears, a lack of preparation, and the sense that reaching out to others might force us to act like someone we're not. We want to encourage people spiritually, but w...
Oct 08, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 73
What we believe about the next life will greatly affect how we live in this one. Lee Strobel is an atheist turned Christian, whose books investigating the claims of Christianity have encouraged countless people. He shares about his own brush with death a few years ago, and his subsequent investigation into the afterlife, and offers credible answers to the most provocative questions about what happens when we die. Pick up Lee's book "The Case for Heaven” here: https://www.amazon.com/Case-Heaven-J...
Oct 01, 20210•Season 2Ep. 72
Your relationship with your earthly father greatly affects your view of God, your Heavenly Father. God wants to help us see His love for us rightly, because it ultimately affects every area of our life. Alex Kendrick of the Kendrick Brothers has produced some of the most popular faith-based films, including Overcomer, War Room, Courageous, Fireproof, Facing the Giants and Show Me The Father. Alex shares powerful insights on parenting, fatherhood, and how we can better receive the love and grace ...
Sep 24, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 71
We may miss some of the best stuff God wants to do in our lives if we hold on too hard to our comfort zone, and don't have the courage to follow the nudges of God. Natalie Grant and Charlotte Gambill are two of the most influential women in the Christian world, and they lead the Dare To Be Movement and host the Dare To Be Podcast on AccessMore. They live with this courage out everyday, and they want to help you dare to say "yes" to God. In seasons when you feel trapped by the safety of routine, ...
Sep 17, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Should science inform our faith, or should faith inform our science? Can the two even go together? Today we get to talk to someone highly respected in science who shares how his lifelong study of science ultimately led him to abandon his atheism and put his faith in God. Dr. Michael Guillen (Dr. G.) is the former Science Editor for ABC News, he was also a physics instructor at Harvard for eight years, host of the History Channel series "Where Did It Come From?" He hosts the weekly podcast "Scien...
Sep 10, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Many people don't realize this, but our relationship with our dad greatly affects our view of our Heavenly Father, and our view of God and how He relates to us affects every area of our life. It is so important to get this right. Michael W. Smith needs no introduction. All my life I have listened to his music. He is a multi-platinum recording artist, has won multiple Grammy Awards, forty-five Dove Awards, an American Music Award, and has sold more than fifteen million albums. He shares lessons f...
Sep 03, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Many people struggle with getting clarity over what their next move should be, and fear of the unknown keeps them from moving toward it. Mark Jobe is the President of Moody Bible College, Moody Radio, Moody Publishing, New Life Centers, and Pastor of New Life Community Church with 28 campuses across Chicago. He will help you learn to listen to God's whisper, and take bold steps toward the next things God wants to do through your life. There is incredible fulfillment in living in the fullness of ...
Aug 27, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Isn't it hard when our "normal" is interrupted? What do we do in these uncertain times, when our comfort zone is nowhere to be found? Laura Story is a Bible teacher, worship leader, grammy award–winning singer-songwriter of songs such as “Blessings”. She shares from her own story how to let go of comfort, caution, and routine. She says, “Jesus doesn’t just save us from hell in the next life; He saves us from our addiction to "normal" in this life." When we let go of "normal," we can truly experi...
Aug 20, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 66
What's the secret to keep your marriage full of love and laughter? Kristin and Danny Adams are hilarious, viral video creators. They share secrets they've learned over the years to keep your marriage full of love and laughter. Pick up Kristin & Danny's book "The Road to Love and Laughter” here . Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love” here . For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free e-book “5 Spiritual Keys to Find Fulfillment in God” go to: Thinke.org...
Aug 13, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 65
If you're swimming in the Ocean of God's blessings, you should be able to give a cup of water. God gives us more than enough, so we can live with extravagant generosity. Brady Boyd is the Pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs. He will inspire you to a life of generosity. He explains how the mark of discipleship is a life of generosity, and he shows us how we can live more this way. Pick up Brady's book "Extravagant” here and Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love” here . For more from Matt...
Aug 06, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Many believers feel stuck in their spiritual growth. There are some important things Jesus has called us to do, so we can experience the fullness of what He has for us. Philip Nation is an author, preacher and VP of Thomas Nelson Bibles. He is an expert at helping you develop strong spiritual habits and grow into all God has for you. Pick up Philip's book "Habits For Our Holiness” here: https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Our-Holiness-Spiritual-Disciplines/dp/080241348X/. Pick up Matt's book "Truth Pl...
Jul 30, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 63
Have you ever felt like you were just going through the motions of your faith? A life of faith in Jesus was never meant to be dull or boring. I have good news - you can live your whole life with an incredible spiritual passion. My close friend Malachi O'Brien is a pastor, national prayer leader, and modern-day Leonard Ravenhill/A.W. Tozer. He lives with a spiritual passion like few people I've ever met. He shares how you can tap into a spiritual passion that will be with you for your whole life....
Jul 23, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 62
So many things are going wrong in our world, but are we on the brink of revival? My dear friend Robby Gallaty, pastor of Longhollow Baptist Church shares about a huge revival that has been taking place at their church near Nashville, TN where more than a thousand people have been spontaneously baptized over the past few months. You will be stirred to wait on God, and pursue His presence and power in your life like never before. Pick up Robby's book "Replicate” here: amazon.com/Replicate-Create-C...
Jul 16, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 61
