Is there someone in your life who is hurting right now and needs your help? Pastor Jon wants you to be a judge to that person—but not a courtroom judge.

Where in the world is God when we are in pain and hurting? This seemingly minor detail from Jesus on the cross is a stark reminder of how much Jesus feels our pain—and cares for us.

When life hurts, rather than asking what we can expect of God, ask what we should do for God. What does God expect of us when we're hurting?

For those of us who are hurting or who are taking care of those who hurt, through the pain we are reminded Jesus sees us. But, Pastor Jeremy reminds us, take a moment to see Jesus too. Pastor Jeremy helps us do this.

We live in a hurting world. Pastor Jeremy encourages: whatever your hurts, remember you are never alone.

05.17.24. How should we respond when people we care about are in pain? We want to say the right words and do the right things. But we don't know exactly what those right things are, making it easy to get it wrong and cause more pain. Instead, here are two big ideas Pastor Mike shares on what we c...

Are followers of Jesus and those who call themselves Christians arrogant to believe Jesus is the only way? Should Christians be tolerant of other religions and alternate paths? This episode looks at how the enemy may be using these insults and philosophies to lead us to the wrong path and ultimat...

In the second episode of this eight-part series on Hannah, Amber looks at an impossible situation and a capable God. We'll see a marked difference in Hannah prior to prayer and after. Because prayer not only changes the situation; it changes us.

When we drift off and reminisce about our past, we often go back to moments of peak physicality, excitement, and receiving great praise and honor. At times our blasts to the past have us dwelling on past sins and misremembering. In this episode we will explore the ability to remain present and re...

In this first episode on Hannah, Amber looks at the sad particulars of Hannah's life at the beginning of 1 Samuel. If you've struggled with an issue for years and even have to deal with people who taunt you or make it worse, you will relate to Hannah. Amber discusses the best course of action if ...

Happy Mother's Day! Today we'll look at the last few verses of Proverbs 31 to guide us in our motherhood journeys.

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...

In this episode we'll look at leadership, specifically spiritual leadership and what should be prioritized. The apostle Paul confronted a big-time leader and emphasized the importance of holding leaders accountable. There is an urgency to confronting error within leadership, even when it means ch...

05.10.24 When life is hard and it doesn't feel like God is doing enough to relieve us of the pain, we start to question God and his love for us. But, Pastor Mike warns, to do that is exactly what the devil wants. Instead, we can follow the example of a man named Job who suffered a level of pain ...

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...

Whatever we're suffering, whatever we're going through, whatever the depths of our pain, there's one thing we know about it: how God responded.

There are so many distractions in this world that drive us away from God. How does God bring us back? Pastor Jeremy's answer may surprise you.

God didn't tell us to expect an easy life in this world. But he did promise there would be trouble—and tell us how to overcome that trouble.

Why does God allow you to suffer? There's one particular way he promises to use all your suffering and all your hurt.

How do you determine your worth? Especially to God?

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.

Linda Buxa will switch spots with Amber today! They'll discuss Amber's latest book and how we can trust in God's faithfulness even if we're in a life storm, have a prodigal, have lost a loved one, or are facing death ourselves.