Am I Generous? | The Blessed Life: Week 5
Generosity is a word that often gets misused. What does it really mean to live a generous life?
40m Nov 17, 2019
40m
Breaking the Spirit of Mammon | The Blessed Life: Week 4
You may have heard the phrase “money is the root of all evil” but is that actually true? If you’ve felt money has had a grip on your life at any point, then this week’s video is for you.
39m Nov 10, 2019
39m
The Principal of First | The Blessed Life: Week 3
When God is first in our lives, everything comes into order. Is this statement controversial for some? Yes! Is this statement true for all? You’ll have to listen to find out.
48m Nov 03, 2019
48m
God’s Money Test | The Blessed Life: Week 2
We’ve all been there. Sitting in class when the teacher says, “Okay, get ready for the test.” Test? What test? Truth is God is testing us every time we get paid. How we respond to that test really shows us how much we trust God and just how much he can trust us.
42m Oct 27, 2019
42m
It’s All About The Heart | The Blessed Life: Week 1
It’s a lot easier to be a cheerful getter than a cheerful giver. We know God wants a cheerful giver but it doesn’t always come naturally to us. Real generosity is all about the condition of our hearts.
40m Oct 20, 2019
40m
Celebrate | Play & Purpose Journey: Week 5
They say laughter is the best medicine. This week we put that to the test. Comedian Michael Jr. joins us this weekend to talk about how purpose and play happen in his life and how we all need both for a life that prospers.
30m Oct 13, 2019
30m
Stepping into Trust | Play & Purpose Journey: Week 4
To live the thriving life you were made to live, you have to step away from fear and into trust.
18m Oct 06, 2019
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Purpose | Play & Purpose Journey: Week 3
Each of us has a default of either play or purpose. Yet, a life that that thrives has a balance of both. Finding purpose will help to move us out from pointlessness and pain into a life of prosperity.
39m Sep 30, 2019
39m
Play | Play & Purpose Journey: Week 2
A full life is a life that embraces how lavish God is. His blessings are many and one of them is that he has given humans the ability to restore through play. Play restores and refuels us. When we make time for play our lives are more meaningful and impactful.
40m Sep 22, 2019
40m
Promise | Play & Purpose Journey: Week 1
Too many of us are stuck in ruts and it’s sucking the life out of us. Many of us are obsessed with keeping up appearances while others of us are so concerned with “goals” that we stop enjoying life. If we’re going to break out of this, we have to wake up to the life we were made to live.
36m Sep 15, 2019
36m
The Good Beyond Your Comfort Zone
Comfort zones are...comfortable. That’s about the only good thing about them. If we want to grow we have to be willing to get pushed out of what’s comfortable. It’s hard, it’s difficult, but it’s GOOD. And with the right help, we can break out of our cozy, comfort zones and experience good things God has for us.
42m Sep 08, 2019
42m
Obedience | How to Hear God: Week 4
The best way to hear God is to obey God. Sounds tricky, but it really isn’t that complicated—and it’s possible for all of us. When we make aggressive moves with what we think God is saying, it refines our ears to actually know what He is saying and it gives us courage to actually do what God is calling us to do.
37m Aug 25, 2019
37m
Submission | How to Hear God: Week 3
We can all hear from God, but sometimes it’s confusing. But when we take what we hear and bring it to community, we can gain clarity on what God is saying to us. More importantly, we get the accountability we need to actually act on what God is saying. You’ll never receive the full benefits of God speaking to you if you try to go it alone.
39m Aug 19, 2019
39m
God Speaks in Scripture | How to Hear God: Week 2
Hearing from God can feel confusing. Like, how do we even know its God speaking and not our own thoughts? The difference between our thoughts and God’s voice is scripture. The more we act out on what we hear in scripture, the more we will see God’s power at work in our lives.
35m Aug 11, 2019
35m
God Speaks (and he isn’t always mad) | How to Hear God: Week 1
God is speaking and he is not always mad. While it may seem confusing, hearing from God is something we all can learn to do. We don’t have to wonder if God speaks—he does—and you can learn how to hear His voice.
29m Aug 04, 2019
29m
SPARK Talks 2019 | Week 5
How often are you experiencing happiness? Meghan Pope shares how she finds joy regardless of her circumstances. Lena Schuler talks about having a meaningful life. Is it magic, math, or myth? Brian Tome talks about how you can have a prosperous life.
48m Jul 29, 2019
48m
SPARK Talks 2019: Week 4
Former NFL player and Emmy Award-winning TV broadcaster, Solomon Wilcots is sharing his story. Brian Tome believes passivity is killing us and will bust the myth that being aggressive is a bad thing.
50m Jul 21, 2019
50m
SPARK Talks 2019 | Week 3
She thought near-death experiences could be explained by science until it happened to her. Dr. Mary Neal shares what happened when she drowned, went to heaven and came back to life. Jen Kendall looks different than most people. Hear about her experiences and why she wants your kids to go ahead and ask her the awkward questions.
41m Jul 13, 2019
41m
SPARK Talks 2019 | Week 2
Why did a three-time World Series champion experience loneliness? What is the one word that changed the life of an Army paratrooper? How can curiosity help a vulnerable child? Three people share their stories.
45m Jul 11, 2019
45m
SPARK Talks 2019 | Week 1
Do you believe God is a healer? Do miracles happen? Why do some people get healed and others don't? This week we have three very different stories about miracles and healing. 
48m Jun 30, 2019
48m
Real Hope | How it Ends: Week 3
It’s easy to lose hope when thinking about the end of the world. Heck, it’s easy to lose hope thinking about what we have to do the rest of our day today. We can have hope now even in the painful parts of our life because the end is coming and the end is only the beginning.
37m Jun 23, 2019
37m
Real Justice | How it Ends: Week 2
We all long for real justice and for those who are guilty to be judged. What happens when we are the guilty party? Do we still want justice? In Revelation we see Jesus returning as a legit, Texas Ranger style judge to lay down the law on everyone.
38m Jun 16, 2019
38m
Real Importance | How it Ends: Week 1
Why would a book about a beast with multiple heads, a bleeding lamb, a serpent, and a dragon actually matter to us now? First, because it’s the story of God’s design for us coming full circle. Second, looking at the end gives us hope for tomorrow and a lens to look at our lives today. Third, we know who wins.
44m Jun 09, 2019
44m
How to Say Hard Things | People Skills: Week 5
It’s 2019 and we’re as bad as we have ever been when it comes to disagreeing with the people we love. We’ve seen friendships dissolve over invites to baby showers, political lines, and even TV shows. We all have the capability to have hard convos that help us grow, we just need the right skills to do so.
39m Jun 02, 2019
39m
How to Have Thick Skin | People Skills: Week 4
Let’s face it, rejection sucks. And, rejection is a real part of life, but it doesn’t have to destroy us.
39m May 26, 2019
39m
How to Be Interesting | People Skills: Week 3
Aren't interesting friends the best? You know, the people that show up and life is suddenly more exciting? These people have something different that draws people in—and it's not by being the smartest or loudest.
37m May 12, 2019
37m
How to Make Time for People | People Skills: Week 2
How often do you think, “I’m just too busy”? The idea of giving more time to relationships probably seems like the most draining thing to do. That's actually not the case. In fact, it’s the opposite.
34m May 05, 2019
34m
How to Pick Friends | People Skills: Week 1
The people closest to us have the biggest impact on our success. We all want friends, but good friendships don’t happen without intentionality. Brian Tome gives us a template for adding the right people in our life and yanking the wrong people out. And, how to get the most out of our friendships.
37m Apr 28, 2019
37m
Easter | The Impossible Becomes Possible
Easter is the ultimate story of the impossible made possible. And here’s the truth: Ridiculous ideas are achievable. You CAN cross the finish line on the thing you didn’t think was possible. Go all out on dreams and visions—the impossible can become possible no matter the circumstance.
1hr 16m Apr 21, 2019
1hr 16m
Jesus Fixes Broken Things | Humanity: Week 3
So that’s it, then. We’re broken people in a jacked up world. What now? Good news—the life of Jesus means that our brokenness isn’t the end of the story. God is in the business of redeeming broken things and bringing them back to life—and that is something worth celebrating.
26m Apr 14, 2019
26m
Accept Brokenness, Find Hope | Humanity: Week 2
We hide it. We don’t want to admit it. We do everything we can to cover it up, yet deep down inside we all know the truth: we’re broken. Selfishness runs rampant, greed poisons our relationships, and in a million other ways, we fall short of the people we were created to be. Yet in the midst of our brokenness, God wants to meet us—to offer hope that comes from His power, not our effort.
33m Apr 07, 2019
33m
Created for Glory | Humanity: Week 1
Who are we? These days, it’s easy to believe that we are essentially nothing; that we are little more than our biology, the products we consume, or the work we produce. Yet the Bible tells a different story—that God created mankind in his image. Created us to resemble him, to carry his authority and power, to care for the world that he created.
35m Mar 31, 2019
35m
Rise Above Normal
We want success, and we want it now. Yet in reality, every achievement comes in the midst of discomfort. A meaningful relationship, real financial margin, or true connection with God—all of them happen when we’re willing to endure difficulty.
42m Mar 24, 2019
42m
Choose Better
Our culture is chock full of two lies. One says “You should be better.” The other lie is the response, “You’re fine just the way you are, no need to change.” Deep down, we know both are wrong. Yet in the midst of this, God offers a third way—he offers change that leads to life.
36m Mar 17, 2019
36m
Don’t Make a Name For Yourself
“Get out there and make a name for yourself.” It’s the advice we give graduates, entrepreneurs, and anybody else with ambition and big dreams. It sounds poetic and inspiring; it’s also dead wrong. All those labels we use to define ourselves, those slurs we wear close to the vest, those descriptors we carry with pride—all of them will ultimately leave us empty and lonely. God invites us to lay t...
41m Mar 10, 2019
41m
The Surprise Answer to Unlock Your Purpose
All of us want purpose and meaning in our lives, but it’s easier said than done. We’re stuck in the daily grind—get up, hit the gym, finish the project, run errands, make dinner, and binge a bit till we crash and do it all again tomorrow. Today we’re going to talk about how God has hardwired you for deeper meaning that is only found when we look outside of ourselves.
40m Mar 03, 2019
40m
Too Good To Be True
The reality is that we are more broken than we think we are. But the good news is that God loves us more than we can imagine. He offers us grace that is too good to be true, yet it is.
40m Feb 24, 2019
40m
The Joy of Living for the Long Haul
We live in a culture that is obsessed with right now. We obsess over youth, crave the latest product or experience, and mortgage tomorrow for the enjoyment of today. But when it comes to building the meaningful, impactful life we all crave, our short-term focus isn’t going to cut it. Today we’re going to talk about what happens when you let God give you a long term vision for life.
42m Feb 17, 2019
42m
Crush Numbness and Live Powerfully
Our Netflix watch lists give us away—we are a culture that longs for the supernatural and mystical. We can’t seem to shake the idea that we were made for more than the rut of the nine to five, takeout dinner, and binging Black Mirror. Today we’re going to talk about the powerful, fully alive, supernatural life God made us for.
38m Feb 10, 2019
38m
See the Pattern, Take Action | The New Mind: Week 4
Our brains are wired to conserve energy, which is great for survival but terrible for long term growth and progress. (It also explains why the gym is empty again by the end of January.) If we want to become the people God designed us to be, it requires that we see the patterns in our lives and take action. Today, we’re going to talk about how to spend the limited energy and time we have on thin...
39m Jan 27, 2019
39m
From Fearful to Peace | The New Mind: Week 3
We live in a world ruled by fear. We may call it “concern,” or “worry,” or “being prudent,” but the reality is that all of us are bound by fear in some areas of life. While fear is a useful tool, it is a terrible master, and one that God never meant us to live under. Today we’re going to talk about how to get free of fear—not by meditation, or positive thinking, or better planning, but by consi...
35m Jan 20, 2019
35m
Mental Health Checklist | The New Mind: Week 2
Approximately 1 of every 5 Americans currently struggles with some type of mental health issue. Shocking as that fact is, it means that we need more than just medication. As a culture, we need better awareness and a different perspective on mental health. Today we’re going walk through a basic checklist for the kind of mental health God wants for us, no matter where we are or where we’ve been.
43m Jan 13, 2019
43m
The Three M’s of the Mind | The New Mind: Week 1
New year, new me. So we make resolutions, make a trip to the gym, and hope that things will go different this year. Yet here’s the thing—if you want to see real change this year, it starts with your mind. Today we’re talking about the three keys God uses to transform our minds.
39m Jan 06, 2019
39m
Best of 2018
So much has happened since the start of 2018, it's easy to forget most of it. Let's take a moment to review just a few of the highlights from 2018.
41m Dec 30, 2018
41m
Jesus Broke In | Best Season Ever: Week 3
This time of year is familiar. We know the story and the characters. We know our traditions, hopes, and past hurts. This season is so familiar that it is easy to miss the point—that God himself broke into our world to fulfill his promises. The story of Christmas is one of irrepressible hope for all of humanity—us included.
37m Dec 16, 2018
37m
Happiness vs Peace | Best Season Ever: Week 2
Year after year, our culture promises us happiness—especially at Christmas—and every time we’re left empty and disappointed when the gift has been opened or the experience is over. Yet the peace that God offers is resilient, patient, and able to endure the hardship and chaos of life.
39m Dec 09, 2018
39m
Cheer Up | Best Season Ever: Week 1
It’s the holiday season, Christmas cheer is everywhere, and if we’re honest, it often feels like a giant conspiracy to bum us out. Impossible expectations, relentless schedules, and a shopping list that just won’t quit, to name a few. Yet in the midst of this chaos, God offers a different message: “Cheer up! I have come to bring you new hope.”
39m Dec 02, 2018
39m
How to Handle Authority | Trail Boss: Week 3
Few things can bring greater blessing than authority used well, and few things can cause greater pain than when it is used poorly. We’ve all experienced both—so how do we handle it? Today we will talk about how we mourn that pain and still submit to authority like Jesus.
1hr 5m Nov 25, 2018
1hr 5m
God Uses Earthly Authority | Trail Boss: Week 2
“I want it my way.” It’s our default perspective on life, and it’s hardwired into our culture. Bosses, parents, the government—these authorities become an inconvenience at best. Yet God calls us to a different outlook. Today we’re going to talk about how God uses the earthly authorities in our lives to accomplish His plans for our lives.
1hr 10m Nov 18, 2018
1hr 10m
The Benefits of Authority | Trail Boss: Week 1
“Authority.” For many of us, it’s a four letter word. We assume that any authority in our life exists to push us down and oppress us. But the truth about authority is the exact opposite. Today we’re going to talk about how God actually designed authority to be a benefit to us.
41m Nov 11, 2018
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