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You've Heard It Said

If you’ve got questions about following Jesus, we feel you. We started this podcast looking for answers on how to follow Jesus, but what we found were stories—stories that reminded us God is at work in the ordinary places we sometimes forget to look.
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Episodes

Freedom to Feel

It’s okay if talking about emotions makes you want to run in the opposite direction. This conversation with a therapist might help. Plus, we’ll hear a story from someone who learned how to manage anxiety. You’ll want to talk about it with your LifeGroup. Get the episode 52 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS52

Aug 24, 202237 minEp. 52

7 Ways to Combat Stress

We all experience stress, but how we manage it makes all the difference. We sat down with some friends and a therapist to talk about how we can manage our stress and have a balanced life. Listen in, then talk about what you hear with your LifeGroup. Get the episode 51 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS51

Aug 17, 202229 minEp. 51

When You Feel Like You’re Faking Your Faith

What do you do when you feel like you’re faking your faith? Sam experienced that feeling as a pastor, and what he did next changed everything. His story might just challenge the way you think about, live out, and talk about your faith with others. Get the episode 50 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide50

May 02, 202224 minEp. 50

How Could God …️

After surviving a tragic car accident, Katie questioned whether she could still believe in God. Blair discovered that God didn’t fit cleanly in his box of beliefs. Hear their difficult questions about faith, then talk about your own with others. Get the episode 49 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide49

Apr 25, 202221 minEp. 49

When You Feel Like You’re Losing Your Faith

Can you really trust that God is good? What if you don’t feel Him? When Christians feel hateful, how can we trust that Jesus is loving? Hear a conversation about these questions and more, then talk about it with someone you trust. Get the episode 48 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide48

Apr 18, 202225 minEp. 48

Pastor Joakim Lundqvist on Ways to Love Our Afghan Neighbors

Wondering how to love our Afghan neighbors? Listen in for some practical ways you can help, plus hear some stories of unshakeable hope. Then, talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends and commit to doing something about what you hear. Get the episode 40 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide47

Dec 13, 202135 minEp. 47

How a Grocery Store Changed a Community

Grocery store trips can seem routine and mundane, but this grocery store is empowering an entire community. Trust us—it may just be your new favorite store. Listen in, then talk about it with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 46 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide46

Dec 06, 202138 minEp. 46

What Is Biblical Justice?

Justice can feel like a loaded word, but it’s woven throughout Scripture. When we seek justice, we pursue God’s best for everyone. In this episode, we’ll start a conversation about biblical justice that you can continue with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 45 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide45

Nov 29, 202138 minEp. 45

Does Everyone Have the Same Opportunities?

No two people have the same set of choices or experiences, but education can level the ground for growth. Discover more about how one organization is unlocking opportunities, then talk about it at LifeGroup or with friends. Get the episode 40 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide44

Nov 22, 202136 minEp. 44

Why We Should Stop Saying “Broken Family”

Some families look whole in a different way, and that’s okay. Listen in on a discussion from people with diverse family experiences about how the Church can advocate for families, then talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 43 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide43

Nov 15, 202135 minEp. 43

Why You Need More Than Self-Care

God wants wellness for all of us, and in this episode, we’ll explore why through an incredibly powerful story. Then, we’ll hear from a therapist about what well-being is all about. You’ll want to talk this one over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 42 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide42

Nov 08, 202135 minEp. 42

This Made the Bible More Than a Book for Jon

What if there’s more to the Bible than “being good”? Discover how Jon made that revelation, hear some incredible stories, and learn more about how our church is committed to being a good neighbor. Then, talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 41 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide41

Nov 01, 202134 minEp. 41

Pastor Amy Groeschel and Her Mentor, Cheryl, on the Power of Being Present

What if having meaningful friendships is less about what we bring and more about being fully present? Listen in as Pastor Amy Groeschel and her mentor, Cheryl, give us some amazing relationship advice, then talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 40 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide40

Sep 16, 202145 minEp. 40

Pastor Amy Groeschel on Unity, Humility, and the Importance of Relationships

Want to have healthier relationships? Pastor Amy Groeschel challenges us to develop humility, fight for unity, and love people we disagree with. Listen, take her advice, then talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 39 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide39

Sep 13, 202133 minEp. 39

Pastor Craig Groeschel on Work, Rest, and What Really Matters

What does it look like to have a healthy relationship with work and rest? How do we live from rest instead of working for it? Pastor Craig shares about his journey navigating these questions and more. Listen in, then talk it over with your LifeGroup. Get the episode 38 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide38

Aug 20, 202117 minEp. 38

Pastor Craig Groeschel on Why We Need a Better Way

Sometimes it feels like nothing is working. We check off all the right boxes, but life feels empty. So if you’re tired, burning out, or looking for a better way, this advice from Pastor Craig Groeschel is for you. Listen, then talk it over at LifeGroup. Get the episode 37 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide37

Aug 13, 202120 minEp. 37

When Crisis Strikes

On Christmas Eve of 2020, Adrian was checked into the hospital, where he spent the next 18 days in isolation after a positive COVID-19 test. What he shared about his experience is something you’ll want to talk about with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 36 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide36

Aug 02, 202132 minEp. 36

The Purpose of Relationships

We all want to be a part of something that changes the world around us. But what if that something starts with relationships? We followed some people in LifeGroups who serve their community, and you’re going to want to talk about their story. Get the episode 35 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide35

Jul 26, 202127 minEp. 35

Dealing With Family Drama and Unmet Expectations? This Is for You

Ever wish there were a guide for navigating family relationships? We get it. We talked with a mom and her two young adult daughters, and what they shared can help us all have healthier family dynamics. Listen, then talk it over with your LifeGroup. Get the episode 34 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide34

Jul 19, 202135 minEp. 34

Pastor Joakim Lundqvist on the Value of Intergenerational Relationships

Gen Zers. Boomers. Gen X. Millennials. This episode is for all of us. Pastor Joakim talks about the value of having relationships with people older and younger than you, and trust us, you’ll want to talk this one over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 32 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide32

Jul 05, 202132 minEp. 32

Wondering How to Find a Mentor? This Can Help

Most of us want a mentor, but how do you find one? How do you ask? What do you talk about? We found an incredible mentorship story that can help answer these questions and more. Listen, then talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 31 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide31

Jun 28, 202134 minEp. 31

We Conducted a Friendship Experiment

Let’s be honest—making friends as an adult can get awkward. So we conducted a friendship experiment where we followed one person making a new friend. Find out what happened, then talk about it with some new friends of your own. Get the episode 30 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide30

Jun 21, 202132 minEp. 30

A Black Pastor Meets a Former White Supremacist … Here’s What Happened

Zech, a former leader of a neo-nazi white supremacist gang, met Stefan, a Black pastor at one of our Life.Church campuses. Trust us—you’ll want to talk about what happened next at LifeGroup or with friends. Get the episode 29 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc.YHISGuide29

May 17, 202136 minEp. 29

When Life Doesn’t Go the Way You Planned

When life takes an unexpected detour, what can you do? Can God still use wrong turns? If you’re questioning your purpose or your life plan hasn’t worked out, Nejla’s story can help. Listen, then talk it over at LifeGroup or with friends. Get the episode 28 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide28

May 10, 202129 minEp. 28

Where Is God When Life Hurts?

It’s okay to have doubts and big questions for God, especially in seasons of grief, pain, and uncertainty. If you’re looking for answers and hope in the dark, Adrianne’s story is for you. Listen, then talk it over at LifeGroup or with friends. Get the episode 27 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide27

May 03, 202136 minEp. 27

Dealing With Pain and Regret

What if regret can turn into something helpful? Hear how Clay, a successful business owner, discovered that the pain, addiction, and regret from his past could pave a better future, then talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 26 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide26

Apr 26, 202135 minEp. 26

If You Feel Alone, This Story Is for You

Ashton walked into church as a young, newly divorced single mom, convinced she’d be judged and shamed. But what happened next isn’t what you’d expect. Listen to her story, then talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 25 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide25

Apr 19, 202132 minEp. 25

3 Incredible Stories to Remind You of God’s Goodness

Tired of bad news? Ready to stop being critical, cynical, and skeptical? These three incredible stories will give you hope and remind you of God’s goodness. Listen, then talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 24 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide24

Apr 12, 202135 minEp. 24

Pastor Craig Groeschel on Calming Your Anxious Mind

What can we do when worry, fear, or anxiety try to take over our minds? In the final part of the Winning the War in Your Mind miniseries, Pastor Craig talks about a powerful weapon we can wield against worry. Listen, then talk it over with your LifeGroup. Get the episode 23 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide23

Mar 05, 202122 minEp. 23

Pastor Craig Groeschel on Defeating Negative Thoughts

In part three of our Winning the War in Your Mind miniseries with Pastor Craig, we learn how to defeat negative thoughts, reframe our perspective, and deal with pain and grief. Trust us, you’ll want to talk it over with your LifeGroup after listening. Get the episode 22 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide22

Feb 26, 202116 minEp. 22
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