"I'm going to start working more out.""I'm done eating out, I want to pack my lunch.""I want to read 20 books this year." These are statements we can all relate to but we soon fall short on these aspirations a week later. But why can't we commit to these goals? Because goals that are fostered from the wrong motives will soon be justified with crafty excuses. Caleb Creel walks us through creating change in a way that is fostered from the heart and propelled by the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Christmas time is here!! Everyone's favorite time of the year and we all need a little encouragement in this time of COVID. As Christians, this time of the year is so much more important than just presents and decorations, but we get to celebrate the life of Jesus Christ. Advent is a time for the church to look back on the amazing promise that was fulfilled in Jesus, but also the hope of his return that will take place in the future. Pastor Larry breaks down this wonderful church tradition and things we can do to honor it with our families. 

We are creatures driven by emotions. The most helpful thing we can do in our walk with Christ is to identify them and properly tend to them rather than denying or suppressing them. Pastor Nate walks us through addressing our emotions in a way that helps us individually and those close to us. 

The Church of Jesus Christ is the body of believers that is bound by the blood and held together by the holy spirit. This goes much farther than the place we attend on a Sunday morning. In this podcast we will get to listen to Steven Condy, a member of Graceland, talking about the current state of the church in Ireland. 

Not all learners are leaders but leaders should always seek to be learners. Learning new things allows us to stretch beyond ourselves and shift those around us in ways we couldn't do just from our own experiences. As leaders, we can build habits that will help us grow and develop internally, which then expresses itself externally in our leadership roles. Pastor Ryan talks to us about different ways we can learn that will help us in leadership. 

As believers, we have the Holy Spirit that helps us through times of trouble. But what happens when the natural instinct of fear overwhelms the believer to the point where they start to lose their faith. Pastor Larry encourages us to rely on the promises of God in faith while confronting our fear in a biblical and healthy way.  

Whether you admit it or not, we all struggle with some form of anxiety. The world we live in is full of uncertainty and fear. In this episode, Jenny sits down with Caleb Creel, student minister at Graceland, and his wife Mollie to talk about anxiety and ways we can fight against it from a biblical perspective. 

Continuing on our path to understanding better communication habits, Pastor Nate breaks down more practical ways to live this out with our spouses. Marriage hinges on the way we communicate with each other and if we can create good habits now, it can change the trajectory of our marriage and set us on a path to success. 

One of the greatest gifts on this side of heaven is being in a healthy and fulfilling marriage. But a successful marriage comes with time and dedication to the small things. Pastor Nate Millican walks us through communication styles that can either hurt your marriage or build it up. There are little things we can do to change the trajectory of our relationships with our spouse. In this podcast, we will just briefly go over the warning signs of unhealthy communication styles, and in part two of this topic, Nate will share practical ways to live these out in our marriages. 

What is the Graceland Moments Podcast? Well, we're glad you asked!