World's Biggest Small Group Podcast

Before we dive in, let's answer the question - why does finding my identity in Christ matter in the first place? We sat down with Lauren Daigle and learned why the subject of identity is so important to her. Her song “You Say” is full of truth about who God says we are so we asked how she learned to believe these truths for herself and what she thinks of our culture’s identity crisis. SUBCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Today’s truth: I am a child of God. Do you know what it means to be a child of God? This is a core piece of our true identity! Singer/songwriter Tauren Wells drops some serious knowledge to kick off our conversation on what God says about us. Tauren says he’s discovered the importance of being defined by whose he is – NOT what he does. SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Today’s truth: You are FREE in Christ! What does this really mean and how does this change how we view ourselves? Rebekah Lyons, author of You Are Free, shares her journey to finding freedom and does a phenomenal job helping us understand the real meaning of the words, “free in Christ.” SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Today's truth: I am full of purpose. It’s true. YOU were created full of purpose. The only problem is, culture tells us a lot of ideas to find our purpose that sound incredible, but actually, lead to dead ends and unfulfilled lives. Gabe Lyons, co-author of Good Faithand founder of Q Ideas, combines research and the Bible to explain where our true purpose comes from and how it can radically change your life for the better! SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Today's truth: I am made in the image of God.  This one might blow your mind a little bit. In Genesis, when God created the earth, He created men and women “in His image.” This phrase changed John Osburn’s life. John is a church Worship Leader and on the creative team at WAY Nation. You’ll be glad John chose to lend his perspective to the World’s Biggest Small Group as he explains what it means to be made in the “image of God” in today’s video!

Today's truth: I am never alone. Brant Hansen used to feel like a spiritual misfit because he doesn’t usually feel God’s presence. In fact, he wrote a whole book about it called Blessed Are the Misfits. In today’s video, Brant helps us understand how to know for sure that we are never alone, even when we feel lonely. SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Combatting the lie: I am defined by my failures. Mike Donehey‘s stories and thoughts on failure will stick with you. He’s the lead singer of Tenth Avenue Northand wrote about not letting your failures define you in the song “You Are More.” If you’re struggling to get past failures large or small in your own life, Mike’s words in today’s video will bring you so much life and freedom! (Plus, Mike tells an incredible story about how this song changed a drug addict’s life and Wally tries to make Mike cry!)

Combatting the lie: God messed up when He made me. If you don’t have all the answers, today’s video is for you. This is probably the most honest video you’ll find in the World’s Biggest Small Group Identity series because Hunter Hayes is very upfront about the fact that while he 100% believes in God, He is in the middle of struggles with doubts and and massive insecurities. He breaks down his song “Dear God” and tells stories about learning to ask God the questions we’re afraid to ask. SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Combatting the lie: I am defined by what people say about me. Words can hurt and after years of sharing his life on the radio, Wally from The Wally Show has been forced to deal with many of them. You won’t believe the comments people have sent into the show, but you’ll be refreshed and surprised by his honesty about how he has handled them over the years. His insight into knowing your true identity in spite of what other people say will give you a new perspective and ground you in who you really are! SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Combatting the lie: My success defines me. Tim Tebow was set up for success in the sports world, but it didn’t go exactly as he planned. Instead, God has given him a tremendous story and platform about finding purpose in whatever God has for us. Watch today’s video to learn how to transcend your current life situation and find purpose that goes well beyond our culture’s definition of success. If you like it, check out Tim’s book, This is the Day. SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Today’s application: Knowing you can’t do this on your own changes how you battle lies in everyday life! Did you know you have access to the power of God in your everyday life? It’s called walking in the power of the Holy Spirit! Yup, that’s deep, but don’t worry! In today’s video, Denise Hildreth Jones from Reclaiming Heartsministries (and Joy Summers‘ mentor) explains who the Holy Spirit is, what we mean by “His power,” and how you can access it in your everyday life. SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Today’s application: Knowing I am not defined by my failures changes how I parent! Who we are as parents is not perfect. We mess up and say things we wish we hadn’t, yet even then, God is at work in the identity of your kids. Actor, filmmaker, and family man, Kirk Cameron, drops some incredible wisdom on how to take imperfect parenting decisions and turn them into God moments. Keeping our identity rooted in Christ as parents is the best way to encourage our children to find their own identity in Christ, too! SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Today’s application: Knowing I am made in the image of God changes my attitude toward others. No matter your race, ethnicity, or culture, conversations about racial tension can make us defensive, defeated, or hurt. Yet, this conversation is radically altered when we know our identity in Christ! So let’s talk about it! Pastor Josh Howerton and Jeremiah Wright from The Bridge Church in Spring Hill, TN join us to share their different perspectives – one black man, one white man, but ultimately, two men who belong to Christ! SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Today’s application: Knowing I am a child of God and FREE in Christ changes how I view my body image and self-worth. Have you ever wished you could change something (or multiple things) about the way you look? We’ve been there, too. Today Joy Summers, Betty Rock, and Bekah are unpacking the negative ways they talk to themselves, how they’re actively replacing lies with truth in day-to-day life, and how negative body image and self-worth might actually keep us from our God-given identity! SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Today’s application: Knowing I am full of purpose changes how I live when I’ve lost the things important to me. If you’ve found yourself in a season of life where you feel like you’re losing what you hold dear, this one’s for you. You may not know David Smallbone‘s face, but you might know his kids – for King & Country and Rebecca St. James. He’s been the manager and a driving force behind their music, but not before living a remarkable story of devastating loss and learning to root his identity in Christ. Now, in his later years, he’s watching friends go through retirement, become empty nesters, or go through marriage trouble, but he firmly believes that no season of life is without beautiful and deep purpose. SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Go behind the scenes of the real Christmas story! Where did Mary come from? How did this young woman keep believing in what God says in the midst of incredible suffering? This is what Joy Summers (CJ & Joy) and Tim Mackie from The Bible Project beautifully unpack in today's video. Watch the Bible Project videos that go along with this seres: Watch: The Birth of Jesus Watch: Peace Choose your World's Biggest Small Group topic at worldsbiggestsmallgroup.com!   

Go behind the scenes of the real Christmas story!  Do you really know Joseph's story? His part in the Christmas story is relatively short, but that small part is a wealth of inspiration about what it means to doubt, yet remain faithful in our own lives. You'll love hearing this story broken down by Wally (The Wally Show) and Tim Mackie (The Bible Project.) Watch the Bible Project videos that go along with this seres: Watch: The Birth of Jesus Watch: Peace Choose your World's Biggest Small Group topic at worldsbiggestsmallgroup.com!   

Go behind the scenes of the real Christmas story!  Meet the most mysterious characters of the Christmas story - the Wise Men (also called Magi or Kings.) Their story is fascinating in itself, but discovering what they reveal about God's provision, love, and bigger plan might leave you speechless. Justin Paul (WAY-FM) and Tim (The Bible Project) get real about why these characters are so significant. Watch the Bible Project videos that go along with this seres: Watch: The Birth of Jesus Watch: Peace Choose your World's Biggest Small Group topic at worldsbiggestsmallgroup.com! 

In this episode, Emily Osburn, a certified labor doula, takes you behind the scenes of what it was actually like for Mary to give birth for the first time hundreds of years ago. There’s nothing inappropriate here, but it might not be an episode for your little kids. I mean, if you’ve ever experienced an actual birth, you know, it’s no joke! Emily doesn’t sugar coat that. And it’s for that very reason, this telling of the story will stick with you. It will make the sacrifice, beauty, and deep meaning of the Christmas story become real to you in a new and tangible way.  If you want to read Emily's telling of the story, find it here: When Blood and Water Flowed: the Real Christmas Birth Story Join the World's Biggest Small Group and choose your topic today at worldsbiggestsmallgroup.com! 

Our first day’s Scripture is a passage that just might become a favorite of yours.  It’s 3 stories about losing something very valuable. It’s a picture of God’s love for you.  You will be amazed at what God will do to find you and bring you to Himself. Get ready to party … in fact, it’s the biggest party you can ever be invited to! Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life. Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!  

Sometimes life can be hard, can't it?  We see a lot of meanness … not a lot of mercy.  What is mercy? It’s having compassion. In today’s Bible readings, Jesus surprises us with His mercy toward those who feel like outcasts, losers, failures. In fact, it seems like Jesus looks for those kinds of people.  Maybe you feel like that. Are you ready to receive God’s gift of mercy today? Jesus has plenty to give you. Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life. Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!  

Don’t you like it when people are honest with you?  Yeah, sometimes it might hurt, but in the long run, it’s good for us.  God plainly tells us in the Bible that we’re all sinners. That might be hard to admit, but with God there is really no getting around it.  How bad off are we? Well, every sin is bad, and without Jesus we were beyond hope. Listen for the word kindness in our Scripture today because that’s why God not only gave you new life in Jesus Christ, but He also has a great plan ahead for you! Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life. Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!

Lots of times when we read the Bible, we don’t think we can live up to God’s standards.  I've got good news for you … You don’t have to do it alone. Jesus has given us a Helper – His Spirit. God wants to guide your life so you become more like Him. It’s your daily choice, and I'm going to warn you … it’s not always easy! But if you follow the Spirit’s leading, you won't believe the huge difference God will make in your heart & in your life! Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life. Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!

Your relationship to Jesus Christ is very important to Him. He calls you His disciple. A disciple is someone who commits to following the Lord, even when it’s hard. But in today’s readings, you will learn that with Jesus, nothing is impossible!  His will is unstoppable! You will never lose; you will only gain! Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life. Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!

Some days it’s just not easy to follow God in faith.  You don’t feel so perfect, but you know God always is.  What if you mess up? God knows you better than yourself, and He is always faithful to you, even when you fail. Prayer is God’s way to get you back on track. Change your focus from your failure to God’s unfailing love. Your hope will be restored and your spirit renewed! Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life. Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!

What do you do every morning before you head out the door? And, let’s not talk about how long it takes!  You do it all because it’s important, right? You want to look different than when you first woke up. Living for Jesus every day takes discipline and effort too.  What are some necessary things God wants you to take with you every day? Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life. Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!

Your relationship with God is not just about you.  Jesus came to earth to die because He wanted to give redemption to all people. In today’s reading, watch Jesus reach out to someone who feels abandoned.  What does this person need to hear … and His disciples need to learn? Listen in on this lunchtime break with Jesus. Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life. Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!

Jesus liked the word love. Your whole relationship with Him is based on His love for you … and because of His love in you, it should transform everything you do. In today’s reading, God shows you what He means by everything. Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life. Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!

By now you know God is faithfully working in you & for you. Be encouraged that He is committed to you and promises to build you strong in the faith.  Are you ready to eat some great fruit from your Creator & Savior? Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life. Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!

Let’s get one thing straight: It’s ok if you get confused when reading the Bible! There’s some hilarious, hard, and mind-bending stuff in there, but it’s all pointing you to a God who loves you! We asked John Crist, Betty Rock, Phil Joel and other well-known people of faith to tell us about a Bible passage that confused them and whether or not they figured it out! Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life. Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!

The people in the Bible were real people! When you imagine a living, breathing person walking through each story you read, the Bible comes to life in a whole new way! We asked well-known people of faith to name their favorite Bible character. Jen Ledger, Nicole C. Mullen, Joy Summers, and more of your favorites paint a picture of hilarious and heroic humans who were flawed just like us, but were used by God in crazy cool ways! Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life. Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!

“God’s not mean.” This is what Phil Joel (of Zealand and Newsboys United) said when we asked him, “What do you wish you learned in Sunday School?” How about you? Maybe you wish you went in the first place, maybe there are some things you had to go back and un-learn. In this episode, you’ll hear honest answers from people like Pastor Tony Evans, Bekah from The Wally Show, gospel artist Kirk Franklin, and comedian John Crist. Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life. Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!

You may have heard that the Bible can change your life. What does this actually look like? In this episode, you’ll hear honest answers to this question from TV personality Kathie Lee Gifford, Wally from The Wally Show, Jen Ledger from Skillet, singer/songwriter Nicole C. Mullen, Luke from for King & Country, and more. Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life. Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!

This is a hard question, but we have to say, this group of people did a great job! Listen as hip-hop artist Steven Malcolm, Wally and Bekah from The Wally Show, Pastor Tony Evans, singer/songwriter Danny Gokey, and more regular Christian people sum up what the Bible is all about. What else would you add? Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life. Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!

If you’re like us, you’ve felt guilty or ashamed about your Bible reading habits at some point. Don’t let those feelings defeat you! God is full of grace and is never the cause of shame. He loves you no matter what you feel and wants to be in relationship with you. What should we do when we find ourselves in one of these Bible-reading ruts? In this episode, well-known people of faith share practical advice on how they’ve learned to get out of that rut when they find themselves in it. Hear from Jen Ledger from Skillet, CJ from CJ & Joy, singer/songwriter Natalie Grant, Darren from We Are Messengers, and more. Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life. Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!  

Depression? Shame? A new baby? We could make a long list of reasons we just don’t want to read the Bible sometimes. You might know today’s guests from their music or radio show, but just like you, they’ve found themselves simply not wanting to read the Bible for all kinds of reasons. We asked them to describe why they stopped reading, what they learned from it, and what makes them pick up this book time and time again – even after a season of absence. In this episode: Francesca Battistelli, CJ & Joy, Kirk Franklin, and We Are Messengers. Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life. Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!  

Unlike what you might have heard – the Bible is anything from boring! Today’s guests share personal realizations and stories that downright surprised them. In this episode: Pastor Tony Evans, CJ & Joy, Nicole C. Mullen, and Danny Gokey. Feel like you should be reading the Bible more, but don’t know where to start? That’s why we made The Bible Kick Start Reading Plan! It walks you through easy to understand passages in 10 minutes or less each day. You’ll understand the Bible better and feel empowered to make it part of your everyday life. Start Your FREE Reading Plan Today!