Answers with Bayless Conley

It is impossible to have a true encounter with Christ and go away unchanged. It happened to the disciples, and it still happens today.

In his powerful message "They Had Been with Jesus," Pastor Harrison Conley reflects on the apostle Peter's remarkable transformation and reveals how genuine encounters with Christ transform believers into Holy Spirit-empowered witnesses. You'll be challenged to embrace boldness and holiness, and you'll be encouraged to stand firm in your faith, letting your life declare, without question, that you have been with Jesus.

Listen now and rediscover your role as a courageous pillar of truth because of your encounter with Jesus!

God hears and answers prayer. But what's in our hearts can help or hinder the effectiveness of those prayers.

In part two of "Why Haven't My Prayers Been Answered?," Pastor Bayless delves deeper into this pressing question, warning against barriers that hinder prayer such as focusing on sin, unresolved anger, and wavering faith. He also shares real-life, encouraging stories of breakthroughs in prayer that came when people embraced forgiveness toward others.

Listen and learn how to experience the transformative power of prayer by walking in alignment with God's purpose!

It is one of life's pressing questions: Why do prayers sometimes seem to go unanswered?

Pastor Bayless begins to unpack the answer in part one of his message, "Why Haven't My Prayers Been Answered?" Dive in and discover what the different types of prayer are, and why it is important to pray with holy hands, free from unresolved anger, doubt, and bitterness.

Discover how you can unlock the power of persistent, faith-filled prayer in this encouraging message!

Relationships are critical in the Christian life—so how do you navigate relationships well while keeping faith at the forefront?

In part two of "What I Got Right and Wrong on My Journey," Pastor Bayless delves deeper into the decisions that shape our spiritual lives, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right companions and the transformative power of prioritizing family relationships.

Get indispensable wisdom to help you navigate life's relationships well in this encouraging message!

Life is full of choices that can either lead you away from God's path or lead you toward it.

In part one of his message "What I Got Right and Wrong on My Journey," Pastor Bayless Conley shares candid insights from his personal journey to Christ, highlighting both the missteps and victories he encountered along the way and sharing important guidance on how you can seek and respond to God's call.

Listen and discover how you can navigate life's crossroads in this powerful message!

Times of political change can be challenging. Yet the mandate to stay faithful to God never changes.

In part 2 of "Trusting God in Times of Political Upheaval," Pastor Bayless examines Daniel's steadfast faith in the midst of political turmoil, even when it put him in danger. You'll find out how, like Daniel, you can stand firm in your faith, avoid compromise, and live distinctively in uncertain times.

Discover how you can be bold in your faith no matter what in this powerful message!

God is always faithful—no matter who sits on an earthly throne. No one knew this better than Daniel in the Old Testament.

In part 1 of his message, "Trusting God in Times of Political Upheaval," Pastor Bayless reminds you that God is the only one worthy of our ultimate trust—showing how Daniel thrived under both righteous and unrighteous kings because his faith and obedience were rooted deeply in God, rather than in politics.

Learn how you can anchor your hope in God during turbulent political times in this timely message!

Jesus often crossed cultural and societal boundaries to reach those in need of Him. One profound example is His encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well.

In his special Mother's Day message, "The Woman at the Well," Pastor Bayless explores this life-changing moment in John chapter 4, revealing the compassion and grace Jesus offered to a broken woman. You'll find out how salvation, the "living water" Jesus talks about, is a gift that is given freely—not earned or deserved—and how only Jesus offers lasting satisfaction to the inward thirst we all have for a relationship with God.

Discover the answer to your deepest spiritual longing in this encouraging message!

As Christians, we're called to live in connection with God and with those around us.

In "Freedoms, Finances, and Faith," Pastor Bayless explores 1 Corinthians 10 and shares what it means to live a life that glorifies God and lifts others up in three key areas. You'll learn how to prefer others as you exercise your freedoms responsibly, bless others with your generosity, and open their eyes to Jesus through your faithful prayers.

Listen and find out how you can live a life marked by honoring God and benefitting others!

Before Jesus went to the cross, the crowds were given the choice to either release Him, or the notorious prisoner, Barabbas. They chose Barabbas, and the guilty was set free while the innocent was punished.

In his message "Jesus and Barabbas," Pastor Bayless shines light on this short but important exchange, sharing how Barabbas is actually a picture of all of us—deserving death but set free in place of a substitute, Jesus.

Get a fresh glimpse of the price paid for your freedom in this eye-opening message!