We tackle another one of your questions this week! Join us as we look at why we often don't feel worthy of God's love and how to discover more of the love and peace of God that is freely ours.

This week, Sammy Castro looks at the story of Zacchaeus to explore how he was transformed through his interaction with Jesus and how we can embody the heart of God through our interactions with others.

Week Two of our Audience Choice series is on wisdom! Why would we want wisdom? How does wisdom work? Listen as Dave offers seven ways (according to the book of Proverbs) for how we can acquire more wisdom for our lives.

We begin our Audience Questions series by exploring the question "How do I hear God's voice?" Listen as Dave offers some practical ways we can cultivate a posture of listening in order to distinguish God's voice in our lives.

Dave also offers a midyear update on Awaken and where we stand financially.

Jesus commonly referred to Jesus as "Father." When he does so, what is being communicated about God? And what does Jesus's usage of Father reveal about the relationship with God that Jesus is inviting us into?

Inteview with Art Alexakis of Everclear on writing "Father of Mine": https://youtu.be/nmIsEdBHids?si=m21sMG9tG9IUMVyQ

"Father of Mine" music video: https://youtu.be/kkcbxjWG9Mc?si=tORHWFVyV6GtELN8

This week, Debbie Krekeler talks about her recent medical missions trip to The Gambia. You'll hear what she was doing, some of her favorite stories, and how she was able to live out the message of Jesus.

This week we talk about baptism - what is it, what does it represent, and why would we want to take that step in our Christian faith.

How do we build resiliency in our lives? How do we keep going when life feels dark and painful? This week, we look at Paul's "thorn in the flesh" to discover how we can find the strength to keep going despite the struggles and hardships that arise in life.

This week, Sam Castro invites us to follow the way of Jesus by stepping into the places of need around us through active love and compassion.

This week, we celebrate Mother's Day and baby dedications by looking at how we can pass on the best of who we are to the next generation and help them shape a world filled with love and the values of Christ.