Choosing Known

How did Jesus know if someone had the highest-level operating system? Where did He look? Today, we find Jesus at a dinner party, giving another mic-drop teaching on operating systems. He reveals where He looked, what He looked for, and how He knew which operating system was running someone. Deeply desiring this truth to be known and understood by those in the story and for each of us, Jesus shares the “secrets” with them and us so we can know with certainty which operating system runs us and why. Lean into this room and conversation with Jesus so that you can know, too.

Do you think you may have the highest-level operating system, but wonder why it isn’t running quite right? It could be clogged. Today, we’ll talk about what clogs the highest-level operating system, how to unclog it, and how to get it working properly again. As we keep learning in this series, the Bible offers so much practical wisdom for living an entirely different way, even in the wild, crazy world we all find ourselves in. Despite this wild world, Jesus tells us that He came that we may have life, and have it abundantly. We have that abundant life when we run on an unclogged, highest-level operating system. Come learn how.

What’s the highest-level operating system feel like? And how would I know if I was running on one? Today, we learn from the greatest teacher of all time, Jesus Christ, as He tells us what creates the highest-level operating system. He also tells us where we get it, how it feels inside us, and what will flow from us if we have the highest-level operating system. His teaching is fascinating and practical, and it explains how this is possible. And if that isn’t already incredibly great news, Jesus goes on to tell us how we can have the highest-level operating system even if we have been badly hurt or are currently being hurt by others. This life-changing teaching and Teacher is waiting for you.

Which operating system runs you? Today, we unpack the third clue to that answer. Upgrading our operating system opens the door to a whole new way of life. Though we live in the same world as everyone else, we can live entirely different lives. Jesus called it abundant life. It’s a game-changer! Yes, it has to be learned. And, thank God, we can actually learn about that operating system and how to run on it. Join Laura-Catherine as she breaks down the next clue and helps us learn how to have the operating system we, like Jesus, will call abundant life.

Which operating system runs you? Let’s talk about it! In today’s episode, Laura-Catherine helps us see the second clue that would tell us which operating system we run on - fear-based or love-based, and she unpacks the most important thing we need to know to upgrade our operating system. It’s good! Sharing wisdom from lived experience, Laura-Catherine gives us practical steps to help us upgrade our operating system and truly live a whole different way, if we want to. Jesus did come so you could have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10b ESV)! And this episode will teach you more about how you can have abundant life!

From growing up in a broken home to multiple moves across the country, Sharon knew what it was like to need community. But how does one find community? Where do you start? And when you find it, how do you get comfortable enough to open up or get to know people on a deeper level? If you find yourself wondering about these kinds of questions, Sharon’s story is sure to encourage you, provide you with practical words of wisdom, and give you a sense of where to start. Perhaps you are already in a rich community, Sharon’s story is likely also to encourage you as you hear the impact your welcoming presence and faithfulness in community can have on someone’s life and walk with the Lord.

Did you know that the Bible teaches us that there are five operating systems that a human being can run on? Just like our devices, we all run on an operating system. Code runs our devices; the code of human beings is called beliefs. In today’s episode, Laura-Catherine begins to unpack this fascinating yet seldom-discussed topic. And in her love-of-practical-teaching way, she pulls out the first clue that would begin to help us identify which operating system is currently running us. Sure to be a teaching you refer back to the rest of your life, today’s episode is one you don’t want to miss.

“Somehow I knew I was abandoned.” “I went through about a ten-year period of fear, depression, and panic attacks on an almost daily basis.” Now, because of what God has done in his life, Jeremy would choose to go through it all again if given the choice. The fear, depression, and screaming at God have been replaced with His joy, peace, and experiential knowing of His love. Jeremy’s story is one of hope, healing, and practical application for those who desire a deep sense of God’s love for them, no matter what has happened in their lives. Hear Jeremy share what God has done and what He can do for you, too. 

If you don’t want to be on the devil’s track for your development, you have to know the various things that grow and develop you on his track. God wants you to have vivid clarity about the third way of thinking that will grow you in the devil’s development track. The devil is crafty, but God teaches us, through His word, how to be more shrewd so that we can live triumphant lives! Today, we dive into clue #3 in our thinking, that the devil wants to continue and cultivate within you, so that we remain on his track for our development. Come learn how to spot this kind of thinking, halt it in its tracks, and shift your thinking so you are on God’s track for your development instead.

Do you want or need a perfect dad right now? Do you have something weighing on your mind or heart that you wish you could talk to a perfect dad about? Or, maybe you find yourself wishing you had a perfect dad to hang out with, be hugged by, or receive encouragement from. Today’s episode is all about the perfect dad, where we can find him, and how we can learn to relate to him and experientially know Him in our current, real life. You know what it feels like to long deeply for a perfect dad; put yourself in the perfect dad’s shoes for a minute. He longs so, so, so much more deeply for you! Come learn to experience him.