Jesus says, “If you love me, obey my commands,” and today’s message unpacks how obedience isn’t about lifeless rule-following—it’s about living with a peaceful, untroubled heart. Even a dog like Baxter can show us something about trust and surrender. When we obey Jesus, not out of fear but out of love, we tap into a joy-filled life that aligns with what's truly good. Obedience is really about trust—it’s trusting that Jesus is right about everything. It’s not mechanical, it’s relational, wholehearted, and deeply freeing. So today’s challenge? Do one thing just because Jesus said so—and let that shape you into a more loving, calm, generous person.

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Jesus invites us to live with untroubled hearts in a troubled world by joining his mission of love, peace, and redemption. In John 14, he urges us to ask—ask God for help, strength, and wisdom—not just for our own gain but as part of his greater work. That promise to “ask in my name” comes with both hope and mystery, especially when prayers go unanswered. But Jesus himself, and others like Paul and Joseph, show us that sometimes the answers are “no” or “not yet.” Still, we’re called to pray with faith, not as consumers chasing comfort, but as people shaped by love and purpose. So today’s simple but bold challenge is this: ask God. He’s listening.

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Jesus' journey through the Triduum—Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—reminds us that in between death and resurrection is the silence of Saturday. While Friday is full of suffering and Sunday bursts with hope, Saturday is the day of waiting, uncertainty, and God's apparent absence. For Jesus’ followers, it felt like failure and abandonment. Yet, even in the silence, God was at work. We all live in “Saturday” seasons—those in-between moments where despair and hope wrestle. In these times, we are invited not to deny or despair, but to wait on the Lord, trusting that our story, like Jesus’, might just be a third-day story too.

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Jesus’ death on Good Friday wasn’t just a random event or some law-driven requirement—it was the intersection of political agendas, religious tension, and deep spiritual purpose. As he prepared to die, Jesus told his followers not to be troubled, because he knew what was coming. The world around him was full of messiah-hopefuls, violent revolts, and religious leaders trying to preserve power. Unlike others, Jesus refused to fight, withdraw, or compromise. He stood silent when it would have saved him and spoke only when it sealed his fate, showing that he was in control all along. From the garden to the cross, his choice to love, not retaliate, changed everything. This Friday isn’t just about what happened—it’s about who really held the power, and why Jesus laid his life down.

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In today’s deep and hopeful conversation, John sits down with John Burke to ask the age-old question: what really happens after we die? What unfolds is a powerful journey from skepticism to faith, sparked by near-death experiences from across the world—all pointing to light, love, and a vivid, personal encounter with Jesus. This isn’t just abstract theology—it’s a call to embrace heaven as a real, rich, promised future. Through stories of spiritual transformation and glimpses of resurrection life, this episode challenges us to trade our vague hopes for a bold, anchored trust in the life to come.


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In this episode, we’re reminded to live with an untroubled heart, not because life is smooth, but because God is doing something redemptive even in a broken world. Jesus invites us into something greater—He says we’ll do even greater things than He did, not in status, but in reach and impact. The story of William Carey, a humble shoemaker turned global missionary, shows how faith and love can spark huge movements. Expect great things from God—and attempt great things for God, even if they start small. Love and mustard seeds can change the world.


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Jesus invites us into peace in the middle of a stirred-up world—not by avoiding trouble, but by trusting Him. The Greek word teraso paints a picture of our hearts like murky water, and Jesus offers clarity through stillness and connection. Science even shows our hearts beat in sync with others when we’re close, a reminder of the deep relational design we’re made for. Jesus, who embodies vulnerability as both God and man, calls us to recognize His presence in the weak, the overlooked, and the fragile—because peace isn’t found in control but in surrender. Let your troubled heart rest in His love.

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In this deeply personal message, we’re invited to reflect on the state of our hearts—how troubled or peaceful we feel—and to consider Jesus’ words: “Don’t let your hearts be troubled.” Speaking from the edge of the Pacific Ocean, John draws a powerful contrast between the noise and stress of daily life and the inner peace that Jesus offers—not through distraction or perfect circumstances, but through His presence. Through stories of Thomas’ doubt, Jesus’ promise of home with the Father, and our desire for certainty, we’re reminded that we aren’t given a map—we’re given a guide. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and we already know enough to follow Him today. So when trouble rises, we pause, listen, and choose to do the next right thing with Him.

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This week, we step into the Untroubled Heart series, learning how to face life with peace instead of panic. John focuses on our fear of the future, reminding us of Jesus’ words in John 14: “Do not let your hearts be troubled… I go to prepare a place for you.” That promise isn’t just poetic—it’s powerful and present. With a daily rhythm of 10 minutes without news, 10 in Scripture, and 10 in prayer, we can calm our minds and anchor our hearts. Even with our amygdala firing off alerts, we’re invited to live with confidence and peace, trusting that beyond all chaos, there is beauty—and Jesus is already there.

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