Season 2 of The Good Life Podcast is officially here! 🎙️

In this premiere episode, we kick off a brand-new season by setting the tone for what’s ahead, an honest conversations about faith, life, leadership, and what it really means to live The Good Life God designed for you.

This episode dives into real struggles, real questions, and real growth, reminding us that following Jesus isn’t about perfection — it’s about trust, obedience, and showing up even when it’s hard. Whether you’re new to faith, rebuilding your faith, or just looking for encouragement, this conversation is for you.

You don’t have a behavior problem, you have a truth problem.

In Romans 1:16–20, Paul reminds us that truth isn’t something we create or feel into existence; it’s something God reveals. This message confronts the lies of relativism, self-created identity, and pluralism, and calls us back to living by faith, not feelings.

The gospel reveals the righteousness of God, the power of salvation, and the truth that sets us free. The question is simple: Will you live by feelings, or will you live by faith?

Tune in to The Good Life Podcast weekly to explore this week’s message and other topics that will help you live The Good Life God designed for you.

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I’ve Got Issues | “I’ve Got Faith Issues” | Pastor Carl Nichols

Most people don’t struggle with believing in God, they struggle with trusting God.

In this message, Pastor Carl Nichols challenges a common misconception about faith. We don’t usually doubt God’s existence; we wrestle with whether He is truly good and trustworthy. Using Romans 1 and Hebrews 11, this teaching unpacks what faith really is, how it grows, and how it’s revealed through obedience.

If you don’t know who you are, you’ll keep acting out of who you’re not.

We’re living in a time where identity confusion is everywhere. Culture is shaping how people see themselves, often in ways that leave them feeling replaceable, self-made, and ultimately lost. In this message, we confront the root of the issue and return to the truth of who we are in Christ.

Christmas is not just the celebration of a birth—it’s the arrival of hope into a hopeless world. Join Pastor Carl Nichols as he shares how the promise of Jesus meets us right in the middle of our mess.

God entrusted world-changing news to ordinary shepherds. What if He wants to do the same through you?

In this message, Pastor Carl Nichols walks through Luke 2:15–20 and reminds us not to miss the moments where God is inviting us to share hope, step out in faith, and lead others to an encounter with Jesus.

What if you’re not waiting on a miracle—what if you’re already standing inside one?

In “Miracle in the Making,” Pastor Carl Nichols challenges us to see what God is already doing in our lives and in our church. Drawing from Nehemiah 12:43, this Christmas message reminds us that miracles are often not single moments, but stories God is still writing.

If God has brought us this far, imagine what’s still ahead. This isn’t the end—it’s a miracle in the making.

Gratitude isn’t just a feeling — it’s a response. In this message, Pastor Daniel Foster walks through the story of Nehemiah to show how praise, gratitude, and generosity are always connected. When we remember God’s faithfulness, it moves us to worship… and to give. Let this message inspire you to celebrate God’s goodness and respond with a grateful heart.

As we step into the next chapter God is writing, we’re called to pray boldly and obey courageously. In Nehemiah 11, the people volunteered to move, give, and commit in ways that cost them something—but opened the door to everything God wanted to build.

In this message, Pastor Carl unpacks what it means to live out our identity, beliefs, and commitments with bold faith. Obedience always costs something, but disobedience costs more. Faith takes you farther than fear wants you to go. And new chapters always require new commitments.

Let’s step into the future God has for us—together.

We cleared out what doesn’t matter — now it’s time to double down on what does. In Nehemiah 10, the people didn’t just repent, they rebuilt. When God is first in our priorities, our finances, and our future, blessing follows purpose. In this message, Pastor Carl shows us how trust becomes the foundation, “first” becomes the framework, and obedience becomes the lifestyle that builds a legacy that lasts.