Pastor Jeff Manion discusses Nebuchadnezzar’s pride, fall and restoration. Through this conversation, we see the danger of looking at our accomplishments and thinking we did it without God’s help. We are challenged to practice humility by recognizing God’s role and showing kindness to those around us.

Pastor Jeff Manion discusses Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego’s decision to stand up to king Nebuchadnezzar’s decree. Through this conversation, we see that there are times obedience to God may be costly. We are challenged to obey God even if they are consequences while at the same time trusting that God will meet us there.

Pastor Jeff Manion discusses Nebuchadnezzar’s troubling dream. Through this conversation, we see that God is at work even in the places we least expect him to be. We are challenged to both turn to God in times of need and to give God credit when he answers our prayer.

Pastor Jeff Manion unpacks the first chapter of Daniel. Through this conversation, we see how God moves in, around and through difficult circumstances. We are challenged to trust God when things are hard and also be polite when drawing a line as citizens in two kingdoms.

Pastor Aaron Buer tackles the topic of desire. Through this conversation, we see that not all desires are good and that there’s a war going on inside of us. We’re challenged to connect to God’s Spirit through the Bible and the church community to properly respond to our desires.

Pastor Aaron Buer discusses God’s directions to Joshua on the eve of entering the promised land. Through this conversation, we see God is with us, has given us a path to follow and can handle the pressure. We are challenged to trust and obey God to successfully navigate the fear and anxiety we face.

Pastor Jeff Manion discusses navigating sadness. Through this conversation, we see the Bible is a book of real, raw emotions. We are challenged to express sadness, feel more than sadness, remember we’re not alone in our sadness and find hope in the promise that there will be an end to sadness.

Pastor Jeff Manion teaches how our human anger does not achieve the rightness God desires. Through this conversation we learn how our anger is often focused on the wrong thing, has the wrong speed, and the wrong duration. We are encouraged to listen to right voice in our anger and allow God to transform us.

Pastor Aaron Buer discusses Peter’s description of the church community as the temple of God. Through this conversation we see that the church community is the place where God is present. We are challenged to worship God with our whole lives and to declare his greatness to those around us.

Pastor Aaron Buer helps us view the church as a bride. Through this conversation, we see the church is incredibly loved by God as his bride. We are challenged to be faithful to God and show our love to him through obedience.