So often we look to control our environment in order to have peace, but we can never fully control the world around us. Peace is not based on circumstances, real peace comes from knowing Jesus. So we can have peace in any situation.

Recent events have drawn our attention to ongoing racial injustice in our society. But we believe this is an opportunity to bring about substantial change that results in a better future for people of all ethnicities. As Christians, we can help lead the way in bringing reconciliation in our culture thanks to the powerful principles we find in the Bible.

Todd interviews author & speaker John Eldredge about what God is up to in the midst of this pandemic, as well as the recent flare-up of racial injustice, and how to take care of your heart in the midst of it.

We all love gifts, but most of us are not aware that God has given us an amazing gift. Jesus described the Holy Spirit as “the gift” the Father gives to his people, which began at Pentecost. But it’s a story that is somewhat strange at first glance, so it’s important to understand the cultural and historical context in order to fully appreciate the magnitude of what happened that day.

Ronan Walker and his wife Catherine were committed to a life of radical faith in Jesus, living as inner-city missionaries and ministering in prisons. But one day as Ronan was preaching his first sermon to the inmates, an unimaginable tragedy struck which tested the foundations of his faith. Ronan shares his journey of walking through pain and loss and coming out the other side.

We’ve all lost something over the past few months, whether it’s a loved one or a holiday or a job. But how do we handle our losses? We tend to minimize or ignore them and just hope the pain goes away, but that won’t allow our souls to heal. Instead we need to grieve, which is a bit of a lost art in our culture. But what does grief look like, especially for a Christian?

When we face trails, we all want them to end quickly. Sometimes they do, but sometimes they last much longer than we hoped. So what do we do while we’re waiting for breakthrough?

One of the first things we wonder about when experiencing pain is why are we suffering? Is there is a redemptive purpose to our pain? Even though it is unpleasant, God is able to use pain is significant ways in our lives.

How could a good God allow suffering? Is COVID-19 a judgement from God? These are important questions people are asking right now. Thankfully, the Bible provides some helpful perspective for us to consider as we weather this crisis.

For many people, life in lockdown is difficult. When all our normal routines are removed, it can have a big impact mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. Lauren and Todd discuss how to thrive in lockdown — not just survive.