In our culture of instant gratification, few ideas seem more foreign than fasting. Yet fasting is pervasive throughout Scripture and church history. Patrick Fisher explores the benefits of fasting, and offers practical guidance in applying this practice.

This talk begins a new series titled "The Disciplines of Grace," looking at the practices that enable us to grow deeper in our relationship with God. Ray Carter examines Psalm 1 to distill insights about the spiritual practice of Meditation.

In this final installment on the marks of a life immersed in the love and grace of Christ, Ray Carter looks at 1 Corinthians 9:23-27 and the key to self-control.

It almost goes without saying … we all desire happiness. What is unique about the Christian concept of Joy? And how might we experience more of it? Ray Carter explores what scripture has to say about these questions in Romans 5:1-5 and Nehemiah 8:10.

Patrick Fisher shares lessons from the life of St. Patrick. Learn how the trials and disciplines of this humble 5th-century missionary relate to our lives today.

What does it mean to live a truthful life? We live in a world that's almost lost its ability to understand what it means to be truthful. Ray Carter examines this question through the lens of God's Word in Ephesians 4 and other passages.

Joel Hamernick examines three important meals in Jesus' ministry found in the book of Luke. We learn that Biblical Hospitality is central to the gospel, is both a sign and mechanism of the Kingdom of God, and has the power to transform lives.

What are you anxious about? How do we move beyond anxiety to true peace? Ray Carter looks at Paul's teaching in Philippians 4:4-12 to understand how we can think, thank and love our way to a peace that surpasses human understanding.

Special guest Dr. Stan Sonu shares about his important work on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). With passion and insight, Dr. Stan discusses the causes and profound impacts of ACEs, and points us towards solutions. Our own Scott Grzesiak also shares about his work with GRIP – a ministry where men and women can step into the lives of at-risk teens in Chicago.

Near the beginning of his public ministry, Jesus proclaims that "the Kingdom of God is at hand." What does that mean? How does our story fit into God's bigger story of creation, fall, promise, redemption and culmination? Joel Hamernick takes us through the biblical narrative from Genesis to the Gospels to unpack and answer these questions.