Pop quiz: The book of Job is about _____?

Pastor Mike's answer might surprise you. In fact, it almost resulted in Amber getting into a car accident.

Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson give us the goods behind May's sermon series, "Seriously, God?" which looks at the book of Job. They talk abou...

05.03.24 If God has the power to end all our pain and provide answers for all the hurt we've been through, why doesn't he? Why does he let bad things happen to good people? Pastor Mike takes these often-asked questions, flips them, and challenges us to examine our motives: Why do we love God? Or...

In this episode, C.L. dives into the often overlooked but profound reality of spiritual warfare. You've probably heard or been a part of discussions about bad energy and negativity. However, C.L. asks the more pointed and real underlying question: Are we unknowingly welcoming demons into our live...

Where do we go for answers during periods of doubt? Where we look for answers matters, and sometimes we create more doubt by looking to the wrong places for answers. Thomas, one of the 12 apostles, is known for his doubt. However, there are some very practical themes we can highlight and learn fr...

Today I'm giving you a sneak peek at my book that comes out this week. We'll explore a few of the themes, including the blessings that come from trusting God when the storms of life are raging.

04.26.24 How blessed we feel may depend on what we consider to be blessings, which means we may forget that we have blessings right in front of us every day. Pastor Mike challenges us to shift our mindset and open our eyes to the really good things from God that we often don't think about. In tur...

Lessons of life are beyond valuable. In this episode, imagine you can time travel to share lessons with yourself or another loved one. The lessons in this episode will help you appreciate some of the things you have held on to dearly, question some philosophies you are living by, and appreciate t...

Have you ever thought about starting a moms group? Or are you parenting but feeling lonely in the journey? I interviewed Bethany Lehman, who started the moms group at her church, The CORE in Appleton, Wisconsin. She'll tell us the nuts and bolts of getting started, walk us through some of the cha...

Are you constantly chasing career advancements at the expense of your foundational values? In this episode, C.L. will use biblical wisdom to explore the dangers of neglecting certain relationships, faith, and personal integrity in the pursuit of success. Listen in as he uncovers the keys to achie...

04.19.24. There are three lies we fall for that lead to burnout: we need to be perfect, we must make everyone happy, and thinking we're “fine.” Pastor Mike tackles these lies head-on, helping us replace them with truths from God’s Word... Transcript: https://bit.ly/4aMK8Zz

How do you personally answer this question: How have you been? If your answer is "Busy!" then this episode is for you. Because you may be on the verge of burnout. Or maybe you're already burned out.

Pastor Mike and Amber share a sneak peek of the next TV message series, "Burned Out?", giving us ...

This episode dives into the intricate world of coaching through a Christian lens. Whether you're an experienced and confident coach or someone who is considering stepping into a role like this, this episode offers invaluable insights to coaching up people and aiming to win spiritually.

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What if bearing your cross brought eternal blessings? How would you look at that cross differently? Today we're going to explore that topic and see if we can shift our thinking about adversity just a little bit.

In the eighth and final episode of this Lord's Prayer series, we discuss the evil we confront daily and the victory God gives us over it.

You don't have to be a Christian to be a selfless spouse. But what if there are real differences in faith?

Manifestation is if you desire something, your passionate pursuit of it will result in it happening. Is that compatible with Christianity?

Whether it's because of a messy divorce or complicated family issues, what can you do when the people who are supposed to forgive you won't forgive you?

Even in a state where marijuana is legal, can a Christian smoke weed?

We live in a culture where preferred pronouns are becoming the norm. Is it sinful to use them?

04.12.24 Just like our bodies need food and rest to avoid crashing and burning, our souls need the rest of Jesus and the food of his Word. By fixing our eyes on the invisible gospel and the glory that is ours through Jesus, we are inwardly renewed day by day, the spiritual fuel that we need to t...

04.05.24 You are not an angel. You are not a spiritual being who has no need to eat, move, or sleep. We humans are human, body-and-soul beings that God created to function in specific ways. Fighting burnout often begins with recognizing this reality and organizing our lives according to it, which...

What people feel, perceive, or envision has so much to do with the messages they hear. There are some messages we hear every day that we aren't even conscious of but can be chalked up to the culture we live in. A lot of those messages are questionable. But there is one message you should hear eve...

03.29.24 Easter is a big deal because it answers two of life's most important questions: What do we personally do with Jesus? How do we personally face a world filled with death? Jesus provided the answer to both questions by saying he is the Resurrection and the Life, and that gives us hope. Pas...

In the seventh episode of this eight-part series, we dive deep into temptation. Where do temptations come from, and how can we wage war against them?