Epic Life Podcast

It’s the end of the year and many of us are evaluating all areas of life, including our relationship with God. Are you happy about your relationship with God? Or do you refer to your relationship the same way they would talk about a dramatic dating relationship? Many Christians say things like “God has been distant from me” Or, “I haven’t spent time with God in a while,” or “I need to get right with God.” None of these line up with God’s true character.

The truth is, God’s love for you, predates your love for Him. He is never withholding love from you because he has loved you unconditionally even before you were born! 

Listen in to hear the last message of 2016. It’s time to get on the same page as God!

"God has spent an eternity loving you awaiting the day for you to love Him in return" -Eric K.

Have you ever experienced a negative circumstance in your life and called it God’s discipline? See, modern theology looks at a circumstance and calls it discipline, but it turns out that “God’s discipline” is one of the most misunderstood topics in the Bible. God’s discipline doesn’t come in the form of negative outcomes. Rather, it comes in the form of God letting us have the outcomes we’ve created. 

God gave you a mind; He made you powerful; He gave you His voice, AND He loves you enough to allow you to make your own choices.  If you want to create a more vibrant relationship with God, and learn more about his voice, Listen in to hear more. 

*Eric Knopf also makes an exciting announcement about the release of his Will of God Book.*

Pick up your copy here. 

Do you ever have trouble reconciling with the paradox of crippling punishment and a loving God? Do you ever wonder what discipline in the Kingdom, even means? Turns out, it may not be what you think. In this week’s sermon, Eric Knopf dives into the Scriptures to clarify the truths and lies about God’s discipline. If you’ve ever wrestled with any of these questions, listen in...this message is full of insight and hope!

"The discipline of the Lord comes from His voice. God's discipline is relational"

In tonight’s sermon, Eric Knopf dives headfirst into a big topic: Fear of the Lord. The “fear of the Lord” is a widely discussed and often misused phrase in today’s church. The book of Proverbs states that the “Fear of the Lord” is the beginning of wisdom. And at the same time, Jesus frequently commands His disciples NOT to fear. When facing this apparent contradiction, we must first recognize the multiple definitions of the Greek noun phobos. According to the New Testament Greek Lexicon, phobos can mean either “fear, dread, and  terror,” or, “reverence for one’s husband.” These definitions are not interchangeable, and they require a contextual distinction for accurate understanding.

Sadly, while the church does focus on the Grace of God to bring people in, they often use the “Fear of the Lord—with an emphasis on the terror based definition—as a sin prevention and behavior grooming tool. In doing so, the church unintentionally disciples followers into a faith damaging, fear-based relationship with their loving Father. In the words of the Eric’s sermon, “it’s impossible to authentically love someone you also fear.”

Featured scripture:

“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”  -- 1st John 4:18

In tonight’s sermon, Eric Waterbury challenges each and every person to step it up, elevate their character and walk with dignity. Dignity is eroded by entitlement and bolstered by honor. 

Do you have anyone in your life who you are completely transparent with? Do you have any authority figure speaking into your life who you are willing to submit to? The thing is, most of us love to hear sermons about our power and self-agency but cringe when we hear words like submission, servitude, and obedience. Many of us want all the benefits of sonship and discipleship but without any of the costs. Dignity, as Eric Waterbury explains, is an inside job.

Curious to learn more? Listen in!

"God wants my trust; not my help. He already has the answers. He wants my open ears and a meaningful response to what truth He does share."