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
41m
You'll Never Have to Wonder
All of us wrestle with doubts about significance, meaning, and purpose for our lives; that voice that says, “If you weren’t here, would the world really be any different?” Today we’ll talk about the absurdity of generosity—how by engaging generously in what God is doing in the world, we can be confident that our life matters.
41m Nov 04, 2018
41m
Legacy | Empires: Week 5
Every empire has ambition. Ambition to endure, to make itself great, to spread and conquer, and so on. Yet eventually, each empire eventually fades away and all its ambition comes to nothing. Today we will talk about how to leave a lasting legacy with our lives by building them on the eternal empire of Jesus.
40m Oct 28, 2018
40m
Culture | Empires: Week 4
Like ancient Rome, we live in a culture of violence and aggression. Our entertainment, sports, social media—even our political and news structures—are all built on a constant cycle of violence and destruction. The way you get ahead in cultures like these is to destroy those around you and those ahead of you. Yet the empire of God is entirely different—it is founded on the sacrifice of Jesus, a ...
1hr Oct 21, 2018
1hr
Worship | Empires: Week 3
No matter who we are or where we come from, we all put our hope and security in something—a god, a job, our possessions, our achievements, political party, or a thousand other things. Put simply, everybody worships something. Yet history shows us that if we worship something other than God himself, it will inevitably disappoint us.
35m Oct 14, 2018
35m
Together | Empires: Week 2
Ancient Rome (like the USA today) attracted people from across the globe, creating the potential for a “melting pot” of diversity, community and collaboration. Yet our human default is still to isolate ourselves, to be suspicious, and to separate ourselves from those who aren’t like us. But Jesus called his followers to be different—to cross boundaries, welcome strangers, and truly become a fam...
37m Oct 07, 2018
37m
Power | Empires: Week 1
Every empire in history is built on power—Rome is a prime example. Yet what we often miss is that we too carry power, and have a choice about how to use it. Today we will talk about how Rome used its power to oppress and destroy, while God calls us to use our power to bring healing, restoration, and life.
46m Sep 30, 2018
46m
How is Your Soul? | Progress: Week 4
The most critical technology conversation isn’t about devices, platforms, or innovation. It is about how we are functioning as humans. Today we’re going to talk about how we care for our soul in the midst of a high tech, always-on world.
33m Sep 23, 2018
33m
The Greatest Technology | Progress: Week 3
Every day our news feeds and inboxes are filled with the newest, latest, must-have innovations. In the midst of this onslaught, it’s easy to forget that humans—ordinary people like us—are the greatest technology ever created. Today we’re going to look at how our new technology can often get in the way of our humanity.
46m Sep 16, 2018
46m
Managing Technology | Progress: Week 2
Technology can be an incredible blessing, yet also has the power to cause massive devastation and unhappiness. Today we’re going to hear from Andy Crouch, an experienced author, thinker, and leader about how to put the technology around us in its proper place.
32m Sep 09, 2018
32m
Power and Wisdom | Progress: Week 1
More power. More capability, more access, more connection. These are the promises of technology, yet they aren’t bringing us the fulfillment we want. Today we’re going to talk about how God designed us for power, but power that is guided by true wisdom.
40m Sep 02, 2018
40m
Man Camp | Off The Grid: Week 3
It’s amazing what God can do with 48 hours in the woods. Today we’re going to see a group of ordinary guys go from isolated individuals to a genuine brotherhood. We’re going to see freedom from past baggage and a vision for the future.
41m Aug 26, 2018
41m
Couples Camp | Off The Grid: Week 2
For most of us, our daily grind wears us down, isolates us, and makes us question our identity and value. Today, we’re going to see women leave that daily grind and find the freedom, hope, and identity that God made them for.
40m Aug 20, 2018
40m
Couples Camp | Off The Grid: Week 1
Nothing in our society is built to support or encourage marriage; government, work, devices—these things actually tend to divide us. Today, we’re going to see what happens when couples step out of daily life, encounter God, and find renewed passion and connection with each other.
39m Aug 11, 2018
39m
Ideas to Ignite Your Life | SPARK: Week 5
We may often miss it, but God is always speaking to us—through lots of different messages and different messengers. Today is full of fresh, different ideas, all of which are an opportunity for us to be encouraged, challenged, and inspired to a new place in life.
50m Aug 07, 2018
50m
What Do I Do Now? | SPARK: Week 4
Navigating life well can be a bit confusing—especially when God calls us to something new or uncomfortable. Today we’re going to take a look at how to follow God into the unknown.
36m Jul 28, 2018
36m
Playing the Long Game | SPARK: Week 3
We all want a life that matters, yet all too often the crisis, distraction, and complexity of life get in the way. Today we’re going to take a look at how to persevere through difficulty and make decisions for the long term.
40m Jul 21, 2018
40m
Where is Our Allegiance? | SPARK: Week 2
Who or what gets our loyalty? We answer this question every day, often without realizing it. Today we’re going to take a look at where we place our hope and allegiance, and what that decision means for our lives.
37m Jul 17, 2018
37m
How Do We Think About Depression? | SPARK: Week 1
Depression and mental illness are a plague, robbing millions of joy, opportunity, and hope. But this is not the life God wants for us. Today we’re going to talk honestly about depression—how to think about it, how to respond to it, and how to find hope for yourself and your loved ones in the midst of it.
46m Jul 07, 2018
46m
Not Needed, but Wanted | SPIRIT REALM: Week 4
When it comes to the spirit realm, we’ve saved the biggest, baddest, weirdest one of all for last: God himself. Today we’re going to talk about how God isn’t like us, doesn’t need us, and yet he wants us.
18m Jun 30, 2018
18m
SPIRIT REALM - Week 3
42m Jun 23, 2018
42m
Designed for Connection | SPIRIT REALM: Week 2
“If there’s a spirit realm around us, can we communicate with it?” It’s a logical question, but we’re actually settling for too little. Today we’re going to talk about prayer—how God designed us not just for communication, but for real connection.
48m Jun 17, 2018
48m
The Spirit Realm is Real | SPIRIT REALM: Week 1
We want to believe that there is something beyond the physical world around us. Yet when it comes to the mystical and supernatural, how do we know what’s real or what it all means? Today we’re going to talk about a bigger picture of reality, and how God designed us to live in it.
45m Jun 09, 2018
45m
POWERHOUSE: Week 4
45m Jun 02, 2018
45m
Parenting for Character | POWERHOUSE: Week 3
Parenting is complicated, confusing, and I'm pretty sure I'm messing it up.” If this is you, don't worry. You're not alone. Today we're going to talk about parenting—how God designed it to work, and how He parents us.
42m May 26, 2018
42m
But I'm Single... | POWERHOUSE: Week 2
For some of us, talking about family is a bit more tricky, confusing, or outright painful. Today we're going to hear some stories of single life, and find out what God has to say about it.
44m May 19, 2018
44m
What Makes a Powerful Family? | POWERHOUSE: Week 1
Family is the most significant factor on earth for having an impactful life, yet most of us have never been taught what makes a family great, unique, or meaningful. Today we’re going to talk about two traits that give family long-term power and success.
40m May 05, 2018
40m
Two Questions | THE BIBLE: Week 4
The point of reading the Bible isn't actually the Bible—the point is to encounter God himself. Today we're going to learn two questions that can help you know Him better every time.
39m Apr 28, 2018
39m
Eat The Bible | THE BIBLE: Week 3
Kyle unpacks why we shouldn’t just read the Bible, we should eat It. Jesus wasn’t just giving out free bread, he wanted us to rely on Him.
45m Apr 22, 2018
45m
Authority | THE BIBLE: Week 2
One of our biggest problems with the Bible isn't actually a Bible problem. It's an authority problem—we hate being told what to do. Today we're going to talk about how following an authority actually brings freedom.
36m Apr 14, 2018
36m
Why? | THE BIBLE: Week 1
The Bible can be confusing, controversial, or even outright offensive. It can also change your life. Today we’re going to talk about why the Bible is our single best way to encounter God.
43m Apr 08, 2018
43m
Easter at Crossroads
A wild celebration of stories, songs, and wonders because of Jesus.
54m Apr 01, 2018
54m
Palm Sunday
Symbols are weird if we don't know what they mean, and Palm Sunday is full of symbols. Today we’re going to look at what Jesus was doing as he started his last week of life on Earth, and what it means for us 2000 years later.
27m Mar 25, 2018
27m
The Commitment | OBSESSED: Week 5
This is our moment. Today we get a chance to choose a different obsession. We get to step away from a world that simply wants to consume us, and to demonstrate that we are obsessed with God and his mission for the world.
42m Mar 18, 2018
42m
The Mission | OBSESSED: Week 4
God owns everything, and he has generously blessed us with everything we have. Everywhere else in life, our money is tied to our obsession. If we are obsessed with His kingdom, then our life should be marked by radical generosity.
44m Mar 11, 2018
44m
The Church | OBSESSED: Week 3
God offers one antidote to the barrage of obsessions surrounding us—to seek His kingdom. One catch though: this isn’t a solo sport. If we truly want to seek God’s kingdom, we have to be connected to the church.
51m Mar 04, 2018
51m
The World | OBSESSED: Week 2
The right obsession can change history. Yet there are three temptations constantly tugging at us, trying to pull us toward a meaningless, burdened, and wasted life. If we’re going to choose the right obsession, we have to recognize the wrong ones.
46m Feb 25, 2018
46m
The Choice | OBSESSED
Obsession is a great thing. If you want to have a life of impact, you have to be obsessed. But you have to choose to be obsessed with the right things.
45m Feb 18, 2018
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