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Waiting. Trials. Patience. Perseverance. These are heavy words and not always fun to talk about. But waiting and hoping are part of this life, and the Bible has some brutally honest but very encouraging things to say about it. We are near the end of our study in the Book of Acts, where the apostle Paul has his life threatened and is left in jail for two years. Even in those moments, we are reminded of a God that does not flee from us or forget us. We are reminded of a hope in Jesus that will sustain us. Speaker: Greg Holder

Who are the gentiles? Why were they treated like outcasts in Jesus' day? Did Jesus die for them too?

So many things divide us. Politics, traditions, neighborhoods, race, language, age... the list goes on. This was also true 2000 years ago. Join us as we open Acts 21 and explore how the Good News of Jesus Christ transcends every perceived barrier, and brings unity to His followers in a way that nothing else can unite people. Speaker: Angela Beise

How curious are you? Psychologist Adam Grant suggests that we overestimate what we think we know, especially when we don't know much.

We follow the Apostle Paul in Acts 19 through several amazing stories, including supernatural healings, dealing with sorcery and demons, and a riot that breaks out. Some folks he encounters are very curious about Jesus, others immediately resort to violence.

We tackle all of your questions about these passages and more. Join us! Speaker: Tim Bounds

Noise. Distractions. Busy schedules. Having a "cluttered" life is not a new phenomenon. Join us as we look at Acts 17, where Paul goes to the cultural hub of Athens and shows how the Good News of Jesus rises above the noise and clutter, and is exactly what our hearts are longing for... even today. Speaker: Greg Holder

We wrap up our two-part series called Loud Parades & Empty Tombs, celebrating that Jesus has risen on this Resurrection Sunday. This Easter we unpack the questions, the hope, and the reality that Jesus has conquered death and invites us into a life with Him. Speaker: Greg Holder

We begin a two-part series called Loud Parades And Empty Tombs, covering Palm Sunday and Easter. Join us as we consider the final days of Jesus' earthly ministry, including the triumphal entry, his trial before Pontius Pilate, his crucifixion on the cross, and what it means to anticipate Easter with hope and joy. Speaker: Greg Holder

How should we pray when we're facing challenges? Can God turn a bad situation around? Does God still do miracles when we face the impossible? Join us as we look at Acts 16, where Paul and Silas are in prison. And even in the middle of that problem, God uses it as an opportunity to advance His story through them. Speaker: Angela Beise

We're in Acts 16 where the Good News of Jesus takes a roadtrip. The Apostle Paul goes from city to city, sharing the Gospel, starting in synagogues, oftentimes being championed by prominent women in the community, then taking root as house churches. The people that come to believe are known as the "ekklesia". Join us as we learn more about this word, the surprising cast of people that made up the early church, and what this means for us today. Speaker: Tim Bounds

What does true religion require of us? Jumping through hoops? Keeping rules perfectly? And which set of rules, since there are so many religions out there? We unpack the life-changing, religion deflating, Jesus glorifying idea of grace and how it caused a chain reaction in the early church and can still change the world today. Speaker: Greg Holder

Who do you idolize? Put up on a pedestal? Have you ever seen a chain reaction happen that stirs up a movement? Or even a riot? Do stories, or names, or places feel like a scar or stain in your memory?

All of these ideas come crashing together in this story of Timothy and Paul in Acts 14, where a miraculous healing almost cost these disciples their lives. Speaker: Greg Holder