In this episode, we’re diving into JOY—what it really is, how it’s different from happiness, and how we can protect it from its greatest thieves like comparison and anxiety. Alyn shares practical tools, biblical wisdom, and a powerful exercise to help you identify what’s stealing your joy and how to entrust it back to God.

We’ll explore:
• How Advent leads us to joy.
• The difference between biblical joy and fleeting happiness.
• What Paul and James teach us about joy despite trials.
• The Circle of Influence: a practical way to release anxiety and live in joy.

Listen and discover why joy is serious business—and how it’s made complete when we remain in Christ.

Join us as we explore the first two weeks of Advent: Hope and Peace. In this episode, we dive into the profound promises of God that bring light to the darkest seasons and peace that surpasses understanding.

Whether you’re preparing your heart for Christmas or seeking encouragement in your faith, this message will inspire and uplift you. Don’t miss this chance to reflect on the beauty of the Advent season and the gift of Jesus.

In this final episode of our Unstuck series, we’re exploring the incredible power of words—how they shape our lives, reflect our hearts, and even carry eternal weight. We dig into the topic of Inner Vows, these pesky little things that we make in response to pain that keep us stuck. You'll learn what they are, how we get them and most importantly how to get ride of them.

Ever feel like you’re living with less than what Jesus paid for? In this message, we tackle “ungodly beliefs” (UGBs)—those sneaky, subtle thoughts that feel true but don’t align with God’s word. These beliefs may have shaped how you think, speak, and live, but they don’t have to define you.

Through personal stories, biblical insights, and practical steps, you’ll learn how to identify these UGBs, break free from their grip, and replace them with God’s truth.

🛠 What You’ll Learn:
 • How to recognize and dismantle subtle lies.
 • Practical steps for renewing your mind and transforming your life.
 • How God’s truth leads to freedom and abundant living.

📃 Here's the worksheets mentioned in the message: https://gdly.ch/ugbdwnld

📌 Next Week: We’ll explore the power of your words—don’t miss it!

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In this message, we explore the dynamics of the obvious and the subtle forces that impact our lives. From global issues to personal struggles, these “little foxes”—hidden patterns and subtle norms—can often go unnoticed but have a profound effect on our freedom and joy.

Did you know our judgments of others can have a way of turning back on us—and sometimes in surprising ways? In this message, Alyn dives into how bitterness can set up expectations that defile others, trapping them in patterns that reinforce our negative views. This keeps us stuck, frustrated, and defeated. Discover how these cycles work and how to break free by listening to the Holy Spirit.

Do you ever feel trapped in a cycle that just won’t change—whether it’s in your job, relationships, or even church? If so, you might be dealing with something called a ‘bitter root.’ In this teaching, Alyn explains what bitter roots are, where they come from, and how to break free from their hold, helping you move forward into the life God has for you.

In this episode, we’re diving into the 2024 election through a different lens. Rather than get tangled up in the usual political debates, we’re anchoring ourselves in the words of Paul who warns against foolish and ignorant arguments and calls us to a posture of patience, gentleness, and truth.

Alyn helps us explore three big ideas: first, we'll look at the election from a biblical and eternal perspective. Then, we’ll take a closer look at the two major parties. Do they share any values with the kingdom of God, or are they on a different path entirely? And finally, we’ll explore how religious and political spirits work to disrupt peace and cloud judgment.

Whether you’re fed up, fogged up, or fired up by the election season, this episode will help you step back, dig deeper, and find peace and perspective in the bigger story God is writing for America.

In this final episode of our journey through the book of Ephesians, we dive deep into one of Paul’s most powerful metaphors—the Armor of God. AJ helps us understand how each piece of spiritual armor equips us for the battles we face in life, from the belt of truth to the sword of the Spirit. Join us as we explore Ephesians 6 and uncover how to stand firm in faith.

In this episode, we dive into the second half of Ephesians 5 and the first half of Ephesians 6, exploring the powerful (and controversial!) theme of mutual submission. We’ll unpack Paul’s teachings on how submission within relationships—between husbands and wives, parents and children, and even between slave and master—reflects Christ’s love and humility. Join us as we look at what these instructions mean to us today as we try to follow the example of Christ.