What are we responsible for when it comes to other people's behaviors? Is it our place to judge and say something?

Philippians 4:13 is a popular passage: "I can do all things through him who strengthens me." But it's also an often misunderstood passage and ends up being misused, leading many to rely on themselves. To understand, we need to focus on who is meant by "him" in the passage. And you might be surpri...

05.26.23. "Self-care" simply means to care for one's self. And in today's world where so many people deal with burnout, self-care has become a trending topic. But how do we care for ourselves without falling into the danger zone of thinking of ourselves too much and not honoring God? What does Go...

What is doctrine? And why is it so important? Pastor Mike explains what "indoctrination" really means and why the Bible tells us that having sound doctrine is so vital.

The biggest question Jesus asks allows us to lean in and learn how God feels about guilt—and what that means for us.

In this series, Pastor Caleb looks at case studies of people in the Bible who carried sizable guilt—and what God did for them and wants to do for us as well.

When guilt doesn't go away, we wonder if God is working against us. Pastor Caleb reassures us of what God wants for us when God uncovers our guilt.

In this series, Pastor Caleb looks at case studies of people in the Bible who carried sizable guilt—and what God did for them and wants to do for us...

We can be our own worst critics when we're feeling guilty. The labels we give ourselves are indicative of that. But, Pastor Caleb says, to deal with guilt, we need to change our perspective and focus on a different set of labels.

In this series, Pastor Caleb looks at case studies of people in th...

When we're carrying so much guilt, the damage it does to our hearts and souls can increase with every single step. But what's important is how we move forward. Today, Pastor Caleb teaches how two different people close to Jesus made massive mistakes—and how their very different fates were a resul...

What can we do when our mistakes result in guilt? The kind of guilt that is so great that it feels impossible to bear its weight?

In this series, Pastor Caleb looks at case studies of people in the Bible who carried sizable guilt—and what God did for them and wants to do for us as well.

How do you know if something is a description or a prescription? This can be confusing to decipher in the Bible. But believe it or not, most people determine if it's prescription or description based off a lack of understanding or a hope to do something that actually goes against God's Word. The ...

05.19.23. "Do not judge" is one of the most quoted passages in modern times. Because, culture tells us, who are we to judge others when we're not perfect either? But, Pastor Mike says, as counterintuitive as it seems, the Bible actually tells us to judge. Pastor Mike walks us through the Bible's ...

Now that you know more about God, Jesus, and faith, what do you do next?

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Who is God? What is he like? What does he think of you? What exactly was Jesus all about? How do you get “saved”? And what does “getting saved” mean anyway? What can you do if you want to know the answers ...

What does it mean to have faith?

About The Basics:
Who is God? What is he like? What does he think of you? What exactly was Jesus all about? How do you get “saved”? And what does “getting saved” mean anyway? What can you do if you want to know the answers to these questions?

Pastor Mike wants t...

Who exactly was Jesus? And what was the purpose of his life? Spoiler: Jesus is the way for you and GOD to get back together.

About The Basics:
Who is God? What is he like? What does he think of you? What exactly was Jesus all about? How do you get “saved”? And what does “getting saved” mean anyw...

You and I have the same problem. We do some good and perhaps are mostly good, but we are not entirely good. We are not good to an extent that makes us enough to be in the presence of GOD. So how is it possible to reach GOD's high standard?

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Who is God? What is he like? What does...

GOD is where this journey begins. As tempting as it is to jump into you and Jesus, Christianity won't make much sense (or seem all that urgent) unless we slow down and think about GOD.

About The Basics:
Who is God? What is he like? What does he think of you? What exactly was Jesus all about? How...

What is it that made Jesus so magnetic?

About The Basics:
Who is God? What is he like? What does he think of you? What exactly was Jesus all about? How do you get “saved”? And what does “getting saved” mean anyway? What can you do if you want to know the answers to these questions?

Pastor Mike ...

05.12.23. Just because we feel something doesn't make it right. So when we say that "love is love," what we're really doing is instinctively applying the terms and conditions of what we think love should be. But, Pastor Mike challenges, are we really qualified to define and impose those limits? P...

CAUTION: Beware of what comes from your heart. When it comes to who or what we're passionate about, what we desire, or our purpose, following our hearts can only be reliable if our hearts are linked to a specific source. Find out what following your heart does and doesn't mean in the life of a Ch...

Repetition has a way of making things sound true, but what's trending isn't always entirely true.

That's what Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson dive into as they give us a sneak peek of the new sermon series, "Trends vs. Truth." This new five-part series will look at these popular sayings: "G...

Do you struggle to pray about little things? Have you ever not prayed because a situation is so big it seems overwhelming? What are some good habits to make prayer a bigger part of your life? We'll talk about it all in this episode.

05.05.23. Our modern culture proudly tells us to "be you"—because we're all different from one another and should embrace our uniqueness. But what does God think about "be you"? Does he want us to be true to ourselves? To look inside and to live that out? Pastor Mike says according to the Bible, ...

Today we'll look at my brand-new book, "Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness." Why soul care? And why should you care?

I'm not sure about you, but worry was a big problem for me. It didn't just affect me. It also impeded my parenting journey. We'll talk about why worry is something to deal with rather than embrace.