There are seasons of life where it feels like we are in a wilderness. We feel empty, dry, and a little like we’re wandering through life. It's not fun! Nobody likes the wilderness! It’s difficult, it’s frustrating, and often we’re left asking God, where are you, and why are you letting this happen right now? In this video, Pastor Sean Sears talks about what to do when you find yourself in this place, and what God might want to do in this season even though you are wanting to get out of it.

There are plenty of things to fight about. If you can’t think of one, just scroll your social media feed for a few minutes. There are fights over relationships, politics, social issues, money, ethics, and even which way the toilet paper should be put on (the correct way is over by the way). There is a time and a place to fight, but so many of us are battling over the wrong things and as a result, we’re left with little strength and energy to fight for the things that matter the most. In this video, Pastor Steven Lucas talks about what battles are worth fighting and which ones are not, and how making the wrong choice can move you from being the hero of the story to becoming the Villain.

How do you know if your heart is really in the right place? It’s easy to align our actions to meet others' expectations or portray a certain motive. But is that really what’s going on deep down? If we’re honest, there’s probably more impure thoughts and motives than we’d like to admit to ourselves. But just because we’re good at hiding doesn’t mean that stuff can’t hurt us. In this video, Pastor Taylor Knopp gives a few signs you can use to check if your heart is in the right place, and what to do to get rid of the junk that might be lingering deep down.

The Bible mentions the heart almost 1,000 times. In essence, it says the heart is that spiritual part of us where our emotions and desires dwell. The heart is a big deal because it’s a big deal to God. It's where our innermost thoughts, desires, and motives come from. But it's not as easy to manage as we might think. In this video, Pastor Riccardo shares a story from the Bible about a man named Ahab to demonstrate what it would look like for us today to have a heart fully devoted to God. 

Most people don’t want to end up being the bad guy in the story. We’d rather be remembered as the hero, not the one who chose the wrong path, made the wrong choice, and ruined everything. We see this happen in movies, but you have probably seen this play out in real life too. So how do ordinary people become the bad guy or bad girl of their story? How does one end up the villain in their marriage, in their school, or workplace? In this video, Pastor Ken Knott talks about how good people end up bad, and what you can do to avoid making these same mistakes.

Bitterness takes hold in our lives in a number of ways. It can start from feeling jealous, hurt, angry, or even fearful. And while we often believe bitterness punishes someone or something else, the only thing that is truly punished is us. Bitterness is a poor substitute for justice. In this video, Pastor Brandon Bonville shares a story from the Bible that can help you understand the root of your bitterness, and how you can take steps to overcome it.

When life gets difficult and our circumstances are not at all what we want, it’s easy for us to not only be discontent, but for our faith to grow weary. We ask where is God? We begin to doubt if He is good and if God cares at all. We wonder whether faith is worth it. But what if you were able to face these times without being shaken? Without losing hope and without turning to whatever gives you comfort in the moment. In this video, Pastor Ken Knott talks about how you can not just survive, but thrive in the valleys of life and have a faith that endures. 

It can be incredibly difficult to be a Christian when it seems like nobody shares your faith. When most everyone around you seems to discredit your beliefs and make different choices. It can easily cause us to make compromises or feel like we need to defend ourselves. In this video, Pastor Sean Sears shares from the Bible how you can live in a way that attracts people to you, even if they don’t agree with what you believe.

Do our everyday choices even matter? The things we do, say, or prioritize can feel like they don’t have a purpose in the bigger picture. But they do. They matter to God, and they have the ability to make a lasting impact on everyone around us. In this episode, we talk about how each of us are made for a specific purpose, and how we can change the look of a neighborhood, a business, a basketball team, or a family when we focus on God’s purpose for our lives.

What happens when your faith starts costing you more than you want? Naturally, you start to question whether it’s worth staying committed. After all, it seems everyone around you gets to make the choices that bring instant gratification, while much faith requires you to play the long game. In this video, Pastor Sean Sears is talking about how you can resist the temptation to compromise in your faith and give you the encouragement to stay committed and energized in your journey of faith.