Freedom Church in Williston, ND

If you’ve ever wondered whether the Holy Spirit is “weird,” only for certain Christians, or mainly about emotional moments, we get it. The way you understand the Holy Spirit will shape whether you keep your distance, chase hype, or actually receive what God is offering.

Freedom Church is a growing, life-giving, Spirit-filled church in Williston, ND committed to our mission of Reaching People & Building Lives.

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Parenting can flip from a heartfelt blessing to a pants-related meltdown in under a minute, and that’s not just funny, it’s revealing. Pastor Jason shares a grounded, Bible-based parenting message that starts where most advice doesn’t: our hearts. We dig into why your ability to be led by God directly impacts your ability to lead your children, and why integrity isn’t about being perfect, it’s about being whole. If you’ve felt pressure to “just know” what you’re doing, this conversation replaces shame with a clear starting point and a better foundation.

Freedom Church is a growing, life-giving, Spirit-filled church in Williston, ND committed to our mission of Reaching People & Building Lives.

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Sex is everywhere, yet so many of us feel either confused, pressured, or quietly ashamed. We go straight at the question most people avoid: who has really discipled your beliefs about sex and where did those beliefs come from? We share why Jesus isn’t trying to ruin your life or steal your joy, but to reclaim his voice in an area that shapes your body, your emotions, and your future.

Freedom Church is a growing, life-giving, Spirit-filled church in Williston, ND committed to our mission of Reaching People & Building Lives.

We believe Jesus leads us in steps...

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Conflict is guaranteed in every home, but bitterness is not. We dig into a myth that quietly wrecks marriages, parenting, and friendships: the idea that great relationships should just happen naturally. When real life shows up, that expectation turns normal tension into panic, avoidance, or blowups and we start treating conflict like proof something is broken instead of an invitation to grow.

Using Ephesians 4 as our anchor, we talk about Christian conflict resolution that’s honest and practical: speaking truth without cruelty, refusing “love” that’s really just avoidance, and learning how to deal rightly with anger before it turns into passive aggression, sarcasm, or resentment. We also get specific about communication, because maturity isn’t only asking “Is it true?” but also “Is it helpful?” and giving grace to the person who has to hear it. 

Then we hit the heart of it: forgiveness. We untangle forgiveness vs trust, forgiveness vs reconciliation, and why a restored relationship takes time, integrity, and true repentance. You’ll hear what real apology sounds like, why “I’m sorry” can miss the point, and how forgiving as Christ forgave us is the only power strong enough to heal deep wounds.

Freedom Church is a growing, life-giving, Spirit-filled church in Williston, ND committed to our mission of Reaching People & Building Lives.

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Your family doesn’t have to implode to be unhealthy. Sometimes it just drifts, one rushed week at a time, until your priorities are out of sync and you’re stuck managing symptoms instead of building something strong. We talk about what it looks like to lead at home with intention, especially when you want a better marriage, healthier kids, and a home culture that can last through every season.

We dig into a powerful contrast: managing the fruit versus planting the seed. Using the image of a tree that looks alive but produces nothing, we explore why quick fixes rarely work for peace, joy, and emotional health. Real change grows from deeper roots, including renewed thinking, aligned values, and the courage to replace unhealthy family patterns with healthy ones. We also get candid about common relationship pressure points, from singleness and the desire for marriage to the unrealistic weight many of us put on a spouse to carry our identity, purpose, and happiness.

Freedom Church is a growing, life-giving, Spirit-filled church in Williston, ND committed to our mission of Reaching People & Building Lives.

We believe Jesus leads us in steps...

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This is Week 1 of our new series, A Better Way To Lead At Home.

Families don’t usually fall apart in one dramatic moment. More often, they drift through small habits we keep tolerating until they feel normal, then we wake up years later asking, “How did we get here?” We’re kicking off our Family Series by naming that hidden force the Bible calls iniquity: the bent patterns that shape a home, repeat over time, and quietly get passed down to the next generation. 

We dig into God’s design for family unity and why unity is more than everyone agreeing or avoiding conflict. Unity takes intentional work, shared direction, and a stronger center than personal preference. We also talk honestly about why families end up divided: pain that isn’t healed, conflict we don’t know how to handle, and a culture that trains us to judge relationships by “are my needs being met?” Then we expose the slow strategy of separation that taps a wedge into marriages, parent-child relationships, extended families, and even church community.

Freedom Church is a growing, life-giving, Spirit-filled church in Williston, ND committed to our mission of Reaching People & Building Lives.

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Failure doesn’t just hurt, it rewrites the story we tell about ourselves. When we blow it, most of us sprint to excuses, image control, or silence. Some of us disappear spiritually while still showing up physically. Others hustle harder, trying to pay God back. That cycle creates a kind of yo-yo faith where we feel close to God only when we feel “good enough.”

We go to John 21 and sit with Peter after his public denial of Jesus. Peter retreats to fishing, back to the familiar and controllable, but Jesus doesn’t wait on the sidelines. He steps onto the shore, recreates the moment of Peter’s original calling, and makes the message unavoidable: God moves toward you in failure. Then, around a charcoal fire, Jesus asks Peter three times, “Do you love me?” It stings, but it heals. This isn’t condemnation, and it isn’t Jesus struggling to forgive. It’s restoration. It’s repentance. It’s freedom.

Freedom Church is a growing, life-giving, Spirit-filled church in Williston, ND committed to our mission of Reaching People & Building Lives.

We believe Jesus leads us in steps...

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If you’ve ever prayed hard, waited long, and started to wonder whether God is actually coming, John 11 is your story. We open up the Lazarus account and sit in the uncomfortable middle where grief is real, timing feels unfair, and faith is tested by silence. What we find there isn’t a formula for miracles, it’s a Person who steps into the pain and refuses to leave us alone in it.

We talk about the two most common ways people process suffering and spiritual pain: Martha-style out loud processing and Mary-style quiet tears. Both sisters bring the same heartbreak to Jesus, and He responds differently to each one. We also dig into the power of “Jesus wept,” why God is not threatened by your emotion, and why your thought life can become the loudest battlefield when a bad report hits your family, your health, your marriage, or your work.

Then we shift into the practical side of faith and miracles. Over and over in Scripture, God does what we cannot do, but He does not do what we can do. That means getting up, moving the stone, and taking off the grave clothes even in challenging situations.

Freedom Church is a growing, life-giving, Spirit-filled church in Williston, ND committed to our mission of Reaching People & Building Lives.

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You can chase spectacular signs and still miss the miracle happening right next to you: a friend who refuses to let you stay stuck. We talk about a quieter kind of God-moment that doesn’t come with special effects, but changes everything through presence, persistence, and love.

We name the problem a lot of us feel but rarely admit: spiritual isolation. We’re surrounded by “connection” and still end up alone, guarded, and tired, especially after friendship wounds or church hurt. Then we turn to Luke 5:17-26, the story where four friends carry a paralyzed man to Jesus, climb onto a roof, and lower him into the room. Jesus doesn’t just heal his body; he forgives his sins first, revealing the greater miracle of spiritual restoration and a real relationship with God.

From there, we get practical about Christian community and discipleship. We unpack the deep fellowship the New Testament describes, and we challenge the idea that friendships are accidental. If you need stronger relationships, we’ll point you toward clear next steps like joining a group, serving, and choosing to go first. If you already have solid friends, we’ll talk about nurturing those bonds and bringing others toward Jesus with genuine care, not arguments. Join us as Pastor Kirby Anderson continues us in our series on Miracles.

Freedom Church is a growing, life-giving, Spirit-filled church in Williston, ND committed to our mission of Reaching People & Building Lives.

We believe Jesus leads us in steps...

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A lot of people say they believe in Jesus, but what does that mean exactly? Listen and share this with a friend.

Freedom Church is a growing, life-giving, Spirit-filled church in Williston, ND committed to our mission of Reaching People & Building Lives.

We believe Jesus leads us in steps...

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