Jesus calls us friends, but what is a friend? Listen in as we explore Jesus' words in John 15 and become friends of God and friends of each other.

Jesus calls us branches...an interesting metaphor to say the least. What does Jesus mean by this? What are the implications of this for each other? Listen in as we explore the beautiful imagery of gardening, vines, branches, and fruit from John 15.

The Bible says that the people of God are a body, and in 1 Corinthians, Paul talks about what tears the body apart, and what builds up the body. Listen in as we explore how we are the body of Christ!

The next picture of the people of God we find in the Scriptures is that of family. What does it mean to be a family? What would Jesus' words have meant in the first century context?

What's the significance of calling ourselves the "temple of God"? Listen in as we explore the story of Temple from Genesis to Revelation and its implications for us as a church body right here in Ankeny.

We are made in the image of God, which means we are made for community, because God Himself is community. Jesus set up the church to become the very presence of God on earth - and yet so often, the lived reality of church is far removed from the vision of church. Why the gap? Listen in as we kick off a new series titled Pictures of the People of God.

Submission, far from the poison we can think it to be, is actually full of life and healing. It's an act of love for others made in God's image that yields fruitful relationships and spiritual growth. Listen in to hear more about this practice!

What does simplicity have to do with following Jesus? Far more than a wellness hack, simplicity invites us to open ourselves up to the work of Jesus in our lives. Listen in as we explore the biblical practice of simplicity!

The story of Sabbath starts in Genesis, continues through Revelation, and every step of the way God is inviting us to receive this good gift. Listen in as we explore the story of Sabbath and its implications for us today.

We long to "do the Jesus stuff", until it comes to fasting. Why should we fast? What even is fasting? And how does not eating food transform me into the image of Jesus? Listen in as we discuss one of the most foundational practices of a follower of Jesus: fasting.