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What if the voice judging you isn't the truth about who you are? In Week 8 of Mastering the Mind, Rev. Lee Wolak explores how to stop self-judgment, release shame, quiet the inner critic, and develop deeper self-acceptance. Discover practical spiritual tools for changing negative thinking, awakening self-awareness, and living from your authentic spiritual nature. Learn how mindfulness, consciousness, self-compassion, and spiritual growth can free you from the need to constantly criticize yourself and help you experience greater peace, freedom, and inner confidence. If this message spoke to you, don't let the insight end here. Subscribe for more teachings on self-realization, spiritual growth, inner transformation, universal principles, and awakening to the power within. Stay connected with Reverend Lee's Daily Thought and Agape's weekly newsletter for practical spiritual wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration delivered directly to you: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/free-affirmations Agape exists to share truth, healing, connection, and transformation with the world. If this community supports your spiritual journey, consider becoming a supporting member. Your recurring contribution helps us continue creating teachings, gatherings, and resources that awaken and empower others. Become a supporter here: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/recurring-contributions/

The devil does not like you. He's doing everything in his power to sabotage your hope and your purpose, and these attacks come in different forms for every person. But here's the good news: God's already won the battle we keep trying to fight ourselves.In Week 5 of “Hope Beyond Today,” we study Peter's warnings in 1 Peter 5 about the dangers of isolation. Satan knows that you are the most vulnerable when you're alone, but Jesus is ready to carry your worry and burdens.

This one completely changed how I look at sales. In Week 3 of ASCEND, Ken Deemer broke down a simple framework for qualifying prospects around pain, budget, and decision-making, and we've already started refining our own sales process because of it. Instead of rushing to measure, estimate, and send proposals, we're learning to slow down, ask better questions, uncover the real problem, and determine whether an opportunity is actually worth pursuing. If you're tired of wasting hours quoting jobs that never close, this episode might completely change the way you sell.

Kingdom Logic turns the world's definition of strength upside down. In Week 2 of our Kingdom Logic series, Pastor Josh challenges the way we think about what it means to be strong. The world often defines strength by power, dominance, or the ability to overpower others—but in God's Kingdom, true strength is revealed through what we have the power to do but choose not to do. Through the fruit of the Spirit, we discover that gentleness, self-control, restraint, and a calm spirit are not signs of weakness. They are evidence of incredible strength. Real strength is having the ability to react, retaliate, or take control, yet possessing the discipline to surrender our response to God. Sometimes the strongest person in the room isn't the loudest or most powerful. It's the person who could react—but chooses restraint. Join us as we continue Kingdom Logic and discover how the Holy Spirit gives us the strength to master what's happening within us rather than trying to control everything around us.

Most of life runs on a deal: you give me this, I'll give you that. Marriage is the one relationship that was never supposed to work that way — and yet it's so easy to slide into keeping score anyway. In Week 3 of Sex, Love, Work and War, we open Ephesians 5 to ask what it actually looks like to love and respect someone with no conditions attached.Along the way: why couples who deeply love each other can still feel completely unloved, why every guy secretly wants to be a hero, and why the real question isn't "would you die for your spouse?" but "what does love look like on an ordinary Tuesday?"This isn't a message about trying harder to have the perfect marriage. It's about a God who didn't wait for us to go first — and what changes in a marriage when that's the model.

The Church has proven to be one of the most resilient things to ever exist. Despite persecution against early Christians, major wars, and culture shifts, the Church has persisted. But that didn't always seem like a sure thing.In Week 4 of "Hope Beyond Today," we dive into just how harshly the first Christians were treated by Roman Emperor Nero. Despite horrendous deaths, the faith kept growing, and the words of Peter tell us how we can apply that same perserverence to our lives today.

God called Abraham to leave his country and go to a land He would show him. There was only one problem: Abraham didn't know where he was going.Then God promised to make a great nation through Abraham and Sarah. There was another problem: they had no children, and years continued to pass.In Week 2 of The Story, John Gunter follows Abraham's journey from uncertainty and impatience to a growing trust in the faithfulness of God. Abraham asks questions. Abraham and Sarah try to help God's plan along through Hagar. Yet God remains faithful to what He promised.By Genesis 22, Abraham has learned something through those years of waiting. When asked to offer Isaac, the son through whom God promised to build a nation, Abraham still doesn't understand what God is doing. But now he trusts that God can accomplish what seems impossible.His answer is simple: “God will provide.”Faith does not require us to know the how, when, or why. It calls us to trust the God who has proven Himself faithful and take the next step He places before us.Scripture: Genesis 12–35; Hebrews 11:8, 17-19 Series: The Story Week 2: Trusting God When You Can't See the WayEagle Community Church of Christ Mont Belvieu, TexasLoving God. Loving People. Following Jesus. 

Can you genuinely love Jesus and still feel stuck? Yes—and admitting it isn't failure. It may be where freedom begins.In Week 1 of The Pursuit of Freedom, Pastor Clint Lamberth teaches from Luke 4:18–21, where Jesus announces that He came to set captives free. But some prisons don't have bars. They can look like shame you can't shake, fear that controls your decisions, anger, unforgiveness, unhealthy habits, a need for approval, or wounds caused by what someone else did to you.Jesus didn't come simply to make bad people behave. He came to rescue people who cannot rescue themselves.In this message, you'll discover:Why you can love Jesus and still struggle to live freelyHow hidden chains can quietly control your lifeWhy willpower alone cannot produce lasting freedomHow honesty with God becomes the beginning of healingWhy Jesus—not better behavior—is the source of true freedomTake a moment and ask yourself:What have I been calling normal that Jesus may be calling captivity?What's still holding me back from living free?If this message encouraged you, leave a comment, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe for more messages from Oasis Church.

In Week 6, the final episode of this special six-part Mental Toughness Academy series on The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings every lesson together and challenges you to do the one thing that separates champions from everyone else: take action.Over the last six weeks, you've discovered your Burn, strengthened your belief, learned to reframe adversity, built your Prize Fighter Day, established daily disciplines, and created a Legacy Statement. Now it's time to eliminate the limiting beliefs that hold you back, build an environment that supports your growth, and commit to living with intention every single day. Because mental toughness isn't measured by what you know—it's measured by what you choose to do.In this final session, Ben walks you through your Action Plan, challenges you to identify what's been preventing you from reaching your highest level, and explains why your environment, habits, and daily choices ultimately determine your legacy. You'll also complete your post-assessment and discover why simply building the right mental framework has already elevated your mental toughness—and why the next level now depends entirely on your willingness to act.Most people wait for confidence before they take action.Champions take action first—and confidence follows.This series may be coming to an end, but your journey is just beginning. The foundation has been built. Now it's your turn to keep stacking days, continue investing in yourself, and live the legacy you're committed to creating.Because it's not how long you live... it's how you choose to live your life.----------------------------------Download Your Prizefighter day - Assessment worksheet here- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HvhIv5A_XftIjm-ZxUmymlu_8awQZvvi/view?usp=sharingDownload Your Prizefighter day Morning -https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zNSrl_x-JeQoyjb32wUl97xiZSinkWqv/view?usp=sharingDownload Your Legacy Statements. -https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G5BOwRjemEPKCzXCi_SaXNYBfbp55H4l/view?usp=sharingPurchase your Mental Toughness playbook  - https://a.co/d/0bESdAooPurchase your YOUR Burn Journal & Prizefighter Day Yearly Tracker - https://a.co/d/0aDN69s2----------------------------------Ready to take the next step?Visit www.WorkWithBNC.com to learn more about the Mental Toughness Academy, connect with our team, and get your questions answered.Don't miss the opportunity to grow as a coach and leader.Join Ben Newman for The Leaders Academy beginning September 16—an 8-week live coaching experience designed to challenge your thinking, raise your standard, and elevate your leadership.www.bennewmancoaching.com/leaders-academy---------------------------------Learn about upcoming events and coaching: https://www.workwithbnc.comGet Ben's latest book The STANDARD:  https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1stWork directly with Ben: https://www.bennewmancoaching.comConnect with Ben Newman:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693Qlogix: www.Q-logix.com/benhttps://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet's work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a messageOrder my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewmanConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFightLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

When life goes down, Kingdom Logic says take it up! In Week 1 of our new Kingdom Logic series, Pastor Josh looks at the story of Hezekiah and Sennacherib in 2 Kings 18–19 to reveal a powerful truth about prayer. When Hezekiah faced a situation beyond his ability to control, his response was to bring it before the Lord. Prayer isn't meant to be our last resort when we've exhausted every other option—it's one of the most powerful weapons God has given us. Prayer changes us, shifts our perspective, strengthens our faith, and invites God into circumstances we cannot change on our own. Whatever may be going down in your life—your circumstances, relationships, finances, health, or hope—don't carry it alone. Take it up in prayer and trust the God who is greater than whatever you're facing.

The Story begins where everything begins: “In the beginning, God.”In Week 1 of our journey through The Story, John Gunter explores creation, the fall, Cain and Abel, and Noah. God creates humanity in His image and provides everything they need, yet humanity chooses its own wisdom instead of trusting Him. Sin enters the world and quickly spreads, bringing shame, brokenness, violence, and death.But underneath the Lower Story of human failure, something bigger is happening. In the Upper Story, God continues working. He does not abandon the people He created. He pursues relationship, provides a way forward, and establishes His covenant with Noah.From the opening chapters of Genesis, we begin to see the heart of the entire biblical story: even when humanity walks away from God, God continues working to bring humanity back to Himself.The question Adam and Eve faced is still ours today: Will we trust God's wisdom, or will we choose our own way?Scripture: Genesis 1–9 Series: The Story Week 1: In the Beginning, GodEagle Community Church of Christ Mont Belvieu, TexasLoving God. Loving People. Following Jesus. 

Wisconsin has a reputation — Barrel Man, the Brewers, a bar on every corner. But how healthy is your actual relationship with alcohol? In Week 2 of Sex, Love, Work and War, we open Ephesians 5 to ask a pointed question: what would Jesus think about the way you drink?Along the way: why alcohol can increase your joy and decrease your pain — and why that's exactly what makes it so tempting, what the Bible actually says (and doesn't say) about drinking, and a personal story about getting caught by a father who chose grace over judgment.This isn't a message about giving up something good. It's about the difference between drinking and drunkenness, and the better joy and peace that come from being filled with something else entirely.

Ever arrive somewhere and realize you don't remember the drive at all? That's unsettling on the highway — and it's devastating spiritually. In Week 2 of Sex, Love, Work and War, we open Ephesians 5 to talk about drift: how a spiritual fall rarely happens in one giant leap, but one small, careless step at a time.Along the way: what it actually means to walk in wisdom, why every ordinary moment — a bedtime question, a cup of coffee with a struggling friend, an argument with a spouse — is an opportunity worth seizing, and the good news for anyone who feels like they've already drifted too far.This message isn't about trying harder to stay on track. It's about a Spirit who fills us by grace, and a God who meets us exactly where the drift has taken us.

What is speaking in tongues, and what does the Bible actually say about this controversial gift of the Holy Spirit? In Week 5 of Ghosted, Pastor Tim explores the three expressions of tongues—proof, private, and public—and shows us how to approach spiritual gifts with open hearts, biblical wisdom, and discernment. Ultimately, every gift points us back to Jesus.

In Week 1 of Family Matters, Pastor Curt Taylor explores why family has always been central to God's design and how our families shape the people we become. From the opening chapters of Genesis, we see that family was God's idea, created to form us through love, sacrifice, forgiveness, responsibility, and grace. But sin and selfishness bring brokenness into our relationships, often creating patterns that get passed from one generation to the next. The good news is that our family of origin may explain parts of our story, but it does not have to define our future because Jesus can redeem what is broken and give us new life. As we consider the legacy we've received and the one we're building, we're challenged to intentionally shape the people around us to know, love, and follow Jesus.

In Week 3 of our series, What Matters Most, guest speaker Noel Yeatts teaches on what it means to Love Life by giving our lives away in service to others. We're reminded that the sweetest life isn't found in living for ourselves, but in laying down our lives and using what God has given us to make a difference in the lives of others.

What does it truly look like to follow Jesus into the most personal spaces of our lives—our living rooms, our marriages, and our everyday relationships?In Week 5 of our series Not Home Yet, Pastor Stephen walks us through 1 Peter 3:1–12, unpacking God's sacred blueprint for marriage and Christian community. In a world filled with brokenness, scorekeeping, and carrying "grudge bags" for years, Scripture calls us to a radical way of living: mutual submission, sacrificial honor, and dropping the rocks of bitterness.Marriage is not just about our temporary happiness—it is designed to be a living illustration of Christ and His Church. Through the lordship of Jesus Christ, two distinct individuals are molded together by grace into oneness. And beyond marriage, all believers are called to not repay evil for evil, but to be people who actively bless others.

Healthy relationships require healthy boundaries. Boundaries aren't about pushing people away—sometimes they're how we keep people close.In Week 3 of People Problems, Pastor Jacob Dickerson looks at why healthy relationships need boundaries, how to communicate them clearly, and why sometimes saying “no” is how we protect a more important “yes.”We protect the things that are important to us.

Should you always trust your feelings? In Week 2 of TRUish, Pastor JC Worley tackles one of the most common messages in our culture: “Do what feels right.” While emotions are real and important, they aren't always reliable—and they were never meant to determine what is true. In this message, you'll discover: • Why emotions aren't bad—but aren't always reliable • Why following your heart can lead you away from God's truth • How sin and our choices affect more than just ourselves • How to recognize and name what you're feeling • Why every feeling should be tested against Scripture • What it looks like to surrender what you want to God Jesus didn't tell us to follow our hearts. He called us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. Your feelings are real. They just aren't your authority.

Should you always trust your feelings? In Week 2 of TRUish, Pastor JC Worley tackles one of the most common messages in our culture: “Do what feels right.” While emotions are real and important, they aren't always reliable—and they were never meant to determine what is true. In this message, you'll discover: • Why emotions aren't bad—but aren't always reliable • Why following your heart can lead you away from God's truth • How sin and our choices affect more than just ourselves • How to recognize and name what you're feeling • Why every feeling should be tested against Scripture • What it looks like to surrender what you want to God Jesus didn't tell us to follow our hearts. He called us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. Your feelings are real. They just aren't your authority.

In Week 10 of Healthy and Whole Summer 2026 Dr. Rick Dietz reminds us that health is not just for the young; it's for everyone! Pastor Chuck and Dr. Rick reveal the keys to making “The Golden Years” your best years. This important conversation covers all things mobility, choosing your hard, and how to treat your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. Want to live a long, healthy, and full life? Today's episode will both inspire and give practical tools in your toolbelt for living a healthy and whole life!

Is Jesus really just a copycat of pagan religions? In Week 4 of Counterfeit, Copycat, or Christ?, we put some of the most popular claims under the historical microscope—examining alleged parallels between Jesus and figures such as Mithras, Zoroaster, Buddha, Krishna, Horus, and Serapis. The problem? Many of the supposed similarities are exaggerated, taken out of context, unsupported by ancient sources, or come from traditions that post-date Christianity by centuries.This session is about more than saying, “That's false.” We go back to the sources, examine the dates, compare what the ancient traditions actually say, and ask the question every copycat claim must answer: Where is the evidence that Christianity borrowed it? Because Googling a claim isn't the same thing as researching it.The similarities sound impressive—until you check the receipts.

Can we actually trust the New Testament as historical evidence? In Week 3 of Counterfeit, Copycat, or Christ?, we examine the case from the ground up—starting with some of Christianity's earliest creedal traditions, which preserve testimony about Jesus that circulated before the New Testament books themselves were written.We then tackle the manuscript evidence, the famous claim of “400,000 textual variants,” and the accusation that the Gospels were originally anonymous. From there, we examine the internal and external evidence for Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, including manuscript attribution and testimony from early Christian writers such as Papias, Irenaeus, Clement, Tertullian, Origen, Eusebius, and others.The question isn't whether Christians simply believe the traditional authorship of the Gospels. The question is: What does the historical evidence actually say?

What if the life you're working so hard to build is causing you to miss the life you're already living?There's nothing wrong with chasing bigger goals—but when success starts costing you the moments, people, and time that matter most, it may be time to rethink what you're really chasing.It's easy to tell yourself that you'll slow down later. You'll spend more time with the people you love once work settles down. You'll enjoy life once you reach the next goal. You'll finally feel successful when you get there.But what happens when “there” keeps moving?You can earn more money. Set another goal. Try again after a failure. But today only happens once—and the time you spend can never be put back.What's It All About?In Week 11 of the 12-week Summer Shift Series, Kevin asks one of those uncomfortable questions that can change the way you see everything:"What am I doing all of this for?"To answer it, he shares the story of a fellow podcaster and successful entrepreneur named Adam Schaeuble who found himself in one of those high-level mastermind groups and on one particular day, the numbers started flying.One by one, the numbers got bigger. One person was aiming to hit 6-figures this year. Another person had already crushed last year's numbers by more than double. The guy in the corner explained that he was on track to blow pass 1 million by year's end.But then it came around to our guy Adam.And instead of naming another financial goal, he gave an answer that changed the entire conversation.His definition of success wasn't built around how much money he could make.It was built around how he wanted to spend his life.That story leads to an even bigger realization about the limited number of ordinary days, family moments, summers, conversations, and experiences any of us actually get.This episode isn't telling you to stop chasing big dreams.It's challenging you to make sure that while you're building the life you want tomorrow, you don't accidentally miss the life you have today.Looking for the Links & Resources?Adam with Podcasting Business School has got it going on! Go check out his stuff for yourself!Press play now and take a few minutes to ask yourself whether the way you're spending your time truly reflects what matters most to you—before another day becomes one you can never get back.Hey, it's Kevin!I hope you enjoyed today's episode! If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Below, you will find ALL the places and ALL the ways to connect!I would LOVE to hear from you! Send me a Voice MessageWant to be a guest on GRIT, GRACE, & INSPIRATION? Send Kevin Lowe a message on PodMatch!Book Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchHire Kevin to Create Your Own Custom Soundtrack!Or for 1 Place for Everything, CLICK to visit the website!Stay Awesome! Live Inspired!© 2026 Grit, Grace, & Inspiration

Featuring: David LaManna, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.Edited by: Tim NicholsonWhat do you do when everything falls apart — and God feels silent?In Week 2 of our deep dive into Lamentations, we continue walking through all five chapters of one of the most raw, overlooked books in Scripture. This isn't a comfortable Bible study. This is gut-level honesty about sin, suffering, isolation, and what happens when you've been living far from God and the bottom finally drops out.We talk about the loneliness that sin produces, not as a punishment thrown at you from the outside, but as the natural harvest of the seeds you plant. We ask the hard question: Are you now a slave? Because Lamentations doesn't let you off the hook. Normalizing sin has a cost. Reaping what you sow is not a metaphor, it's a reality. And you can't escape judgment by being "a good person."But here's what makes this book extraordinary: even in the pit, there's a glimmer. The suffering wasn't wasted. God was watching the entire time and that matters more than you might think.In this episode:Why loneliness is often the natural result of sin, not just bad circumstancesThe danger of normalizing sin and becoming a slave to itThe depth of suffering in Lamentations and why Jeremiah didn't sanitize itWhat it means that God is always watchingA glimmer of hope buried inside one of the darkest books in the BibleYou reap what you plant. Don't be misledThe judgment question: if you're not facing God, what are you facing?This is Thriving in the Word — real discussion, deep Scripture, no fluff. New episodes every week. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave us a review.

In Week 5 of this special six-part Mental Toughness Academy series on The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings everything together by introducing two of the most impactful tools for creating lasting success: The Prizefighter Day Morning and Your Legacy Statement.After discovering your Burn, strengthening your belief, learning to reframe adversity, and building your Prize Fighter Day, it's time to create the daily routines and environment that make mental toughness a way of life. Ben explains why the first moments of your morning determine how you attack the rest of your day, how small disciplines compound into extraordinary results, and why the next level of your success is often just a matter of reclaiming your time.You'll also learn how to build a Legacy Statement that brings together everything you've developed throughout the Mental Toughness Academy—your Burn, vision, I Am Statements, Prize Fighter Day, and personal standards—into one powerful daily reminder of who you're becoming. Ben also challenges you to identify the limiting beliefs, distractions, and environments that have been holding you back so you can intentionally create one that fuels continual peak performance.This week isn't about learning something new. It's about putting every lesson into practice so your mindset, habits, and environment work together every single day.Because your legacy isn't created someday.It's built by the choices you make today.----------------------------------Download Your Prizefighter day - Assessment worksheet here- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HvhIv5A_XftIjm-ZxUmymlu_8awQZvvi/view?usp=sharingDownload Your Prizefighter day Morning -https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zNSrl_x-JeQoyjb32wUl97xiZSinkWqv/view?usp=sharingDownload Your Legacy Statements. -https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G5BOwRjemEPKCzXCi_SaXNYBfbp55H4l/view?usp=sharingPurchase your Mental Toughness playbook  - https://a.co/d/0bESdAooPurchase your YOUR Burn Journal & Prizefighter Day Yearly Tracker - https://a.co/d/0aDN69s2----------------------------------Ready to take the next step?Visit www.WorkWithBNC.com to learn more about the Mental Toughness Academy, connect with our team, and get your questions answered.Don't miss the opportunity to grow as a coach and leader.Join Ben Newman for The Leaders Academy beginning September 16—an 8-week live coaching experience designed to challenge your thinking, raise your standard, and elevate your leadership.www.bennewmancoaching.com/leaders-academy---------------------------------Learn about upcoming events and coaching: https://www.workwithbnc.comGet Ben's latest book The STANDARD:  https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1stWork directly with Ben: https://www.bennewmancoaching.comConnect with Ben Newman:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693Qlogix: www.Q-logix.com/benhttps://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet's work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a messageOrder my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewmanConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFightLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

What happens when fear takes over? Saul looked like everything Israel wanted in a king—strong, impressive, and capable. But beneath the surface was a heart increasingly controlled by insecurity and fear. When the pressure mounted and God asked him to wait, Saul chose control over trust. In Week 2 of A Tale of Two Kings, we look at Saul's rise to power and the moment that exposed what was happening inside his heart. His story confronts us with an important question: What are we trying to protect because we're afraid to trust God with it? Fear tells us that if we don't take control, everything will fall apart. Faith reminds us that even when everything appears to be falling apart, God is still on His throne. Big Idea: Fear will always tempt us to seize control when trust requires us to wait on God. Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1–2; 10:20–24; 13:5–14 The contrast ultimately points us to Jesus—the King who never grasped for control, never acted out of fear, and trusted the Father completely, even when obedience led Him to the cross. We don't have to live controlled by fear. We have a King we can trust.

Summer on the Mount — Week 6: Free from False Masters | Matthew 6:19–34 Texts: Matthew 6:19–34What actually has authority over your life?In Week 6 of Summer on the Mount: A Better Way to Be Human, Pastor Deborah Taylor teaches from Matthew 6:19–34, where Jesus talks about treasure, the eye, two masters, anxiety, and seeking first the Kingdom of God.This message shows that money and worry often make promises they cannot keep. Money says, “I can keep you safe.” Worry says, “I can keep you in control.” But Jesus exposes both as false masters and invites us to return our trust to the Father who knows what we need and loves to provide.This is not ultimately a message about budgets. It is a message about the heart. What we treasure shapes what we see. What we see shapes what we serve. And what we serve shapes whether we live in peace or in anxiety.If money, worry, comparison, control, or fear about tomorrow has been sitting on the throne of your heart, this message is an invitation to seek first the Kingdom, surrender every false master, and trust the Father who already knows what you need.Broad River Church | Norwalk, CT Join us Sundays: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM (English) | 1:00 PM (Español) Learn more or take your next step: https://broadriver.church/nextstepsFollow us on Instagram: @iambroadriverchurch

How do you experience more of God's presence in everyday life? In Week 2 of Presence, we explore Exodus 33 as Moses intentionally makes room to meet with God and boldly prays, "Show me Your glory." Discover how repentance, spiritual hunger, and removing distractions position our hearts to know God more deeply. If you're longing for a closer relationship with Jesus, this message will help you create space to encounter His presence and grow in your walk with Him.

What happens when our confidence in being “right” becomes the very thing keeping us from recognizing our need for grace?In Week 7 of our True Fiction series, Pastor Rob unpacks Jesus' parable of The Pharisee and the Tax Collector found in Luke 18:9-14.Two men enter the Temple to pray. One stands confidently before God, convinced of his own righteousness and comparing himself to everyone around him. The other stands at a distance with nothing to offer but honesty, humility, and a desperate prayer for mercy.Yet Jesus says it was the tax collector who went home right with God.Through this powerful parable, we discover what Kingdom Humility really looks like. It isn't thinking less of ourselves. It's recognizing our need for grace and refusing to use someone else's failures to make ourselves feel righteous.Because in the Kingdom of God, we don't come to Jesus proving how good we are. We come knowing how good He is.Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

What does it really mean to hear God's Word?In Week 2 of Show Me Your Faith, Pastor Chris teaches from James 1:19–27 and challenges us to move beyond simply hearing Scripture to actually living it.James says, “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” It's possible to know the Bible, take notes, attend church, and still walk away unchanged. Genuine faith receives God's Word with humility, responds with obedience, and reveals itself through the way we live.In this message, Pastor Chris challenges us to ask:What is God saying to me?What needs to change?What am I going to do about it?We don't obey to earn God's love or salvation. We obey because of what Jesus has already done for us.Receive the Word. Respond to the Word. Reveal the Word.James 1:19–27Show Me Your Faith — Week 2“Hear AND Do” — Pastor Chris#ShowMeYourFaith #HearAndDo #James1 #FaithInAction #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #Discipleship

Discover how to break free from anxiety by mastering the mind and returning to inner peace. In Week 5 of the Mastering the Mind Talk Series, Rev. Lee Wolak explores anxiety as the mind's resistance to uncertainty and reveals spiritual tools for releasing fear, calming overthinking, and trusting life. Learn how mindfulness, present-moment awareness, spiritual awakening, and conscious thought can help you create emotional freedom and lasting inner stability. This inspirational spiritual talk will guide you toward greater self-awareness, peace, confidence, and personal transformation. If this message spoke to you, don't let the insight end here. Subscribe for more teachings on self-realization, spiritual growth, inner transformation, universal principles, and awakening to the power within. Stay connected with Reverend Lee's Daily Thought and Agape's weekly newsletter for practical spiritual wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration delivered directly to you: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/free-affirmations Agape exists to share truth, healing, connection, and transformation with the world. If this community supports your spiritual journey, consider becoming a supporting member. Your recurring contribution helps us continue creating teachings, gatherings, and resources that awaken and empower others. Become a supporter here: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/recurring-contributions/

In Week 5 of Born for Battle, Pastor Peter continues through the Armor of God with the Shield of Faith from Ephesians 6:16.What do you do when you know what God says, but what you see, feel, and fear seems to say something completely different?Faith doesn't mean the arrows never come. It means the arrows don't get to control you. The shield of faith rises when the truth you believe becomes the step you take.

What does it mean to be different? The Bible calls for Christians to stand out from the world and be holy, but that's a word that can sometimes just be used with no explanation. Today, we change that. Because being different is an intentional, daily choice with the power to impact generations.In Week 2 of “Hope Beyond Today,” we wrap up 1 Peter Chapter 1 and head into Chapter 2 by weaving together two distinct ideas that Peter ties together. Christians are set apart to be different from the world, but it's living that out that ultimately creates a legacy of faith that outlives us.

In Week 2 of our series, What Matters Most, Pastor Gabe teaches from Matthew 22 as Jesus reminds us that the greatest obstacle to loving others isn't usually found in them, but in us. We discover how God's love changes the way we see, serve, and reach the people God has placed in our path.

In Week 2 of Getting in the Game, we're talking about Spectator Sports — and why following Jesus was never meant to be something we watch from the stands. Active faith looks like humility, service, and a willingness to step in where we're needed. This week, the invitation is simple: pick up the towel and take a serving next step.

Navigating Decisions Every day we make decisions. Some are small. Others shape the direction of our families, our relationships, and our future. The question isn’t whether we’ll face decisions, but where we’ll turn for wisdom when we do. In Week 2 of NAVIGATE, we dive into James 1:5 and discover that God doesn’t expect us to navigate life alone. He invites us to ask Him for wisdom, and He promises to give it generously, without shame or condemnation. We’ll also discover the difference between living by principles and living by preferences. Principles are rooted in God’s unchanging Word. Preferences are driven by our changing feelings. Mature faith doesn’t ask God to rewrite His truth for our situation. It asks Him how to faithfully live out the truth He’s already revealed. “You don’t need all the answers. You need access to the One who does.” James 1:5 Discussion topics Icebreaker:What’s one of the funniest or worst decisions you’ve ever made? (Keep it light… wrong turn on vacation, bad haircut, impulse purchase, terrible first car, etc.) HEAD – What did Jesus say to you through the Word? Read James 1:5-8 together. James tells us that if we lack wisdom, we should ask God. According to Sunday’s message, how is wisdom different from simply having knowledge? The sermon made a distinction between principles and preferences.  How would you explain the difference in your own words? Why do you think James follows the promise of wisdom (v.5) with a warning about being double-minded (vv.6-8)? What connection do you see? HEART – How did it make you feel? When you’re facing a difficult decision which one are you naturally more tempted to follow? God’s principles? Your feelings? Other people’s opinions? Whatever seems easiest? Why? Is there an area of your life where God has already made His will clear through Scripture, but you’ve been hoping for a different answer?  Remember that in the sermon on Sunday Pastor David said, “Immature people make decisions based on preferences. Mature people make decisions based on principles.” Where do you see yourself growing in this area? HANDS – What are you going to do with it? Which area of life do you most need God’s wisdom in right now? Money Parenting Marriage Friendships Work Purity Time Something else? Is there one decision you’ve been delaying because you’ve been waiting for more clarity, when God may simply be asking you to obey what He’s already revealed? Check out our other audio series and video playlists that can help you find Jesus in every moment and then discover what’s next

Healthy relationships aren't built on simply telling people what they want to hear. Sometimes, loving someone means telling them what they need to hear.In Week 2 of People Problems, Pastor Jacob Dickerson looks at what Proverbs teaches us about honest friendships, godly correction, and why the right people in our lives are willing to tell us the truth—even when it hurts.

When trials hit, our immediate reaction is often to ask God, "How do I get out of this?" But what if God is asking, "What can I produce through this?" In Week 2 of our The Good Life series, Pastor Dave Mudd delivers a powerful and practical message on James 1:1–4, exploring what it truly means to suffer well. Discover how choosing complete surrender over mere survival can transform your trials into spiritual maturity, deep faith, and true Christlikeness. If you are navigating a difficult season, this message will equip you to stop asking God to make your life easier and start trusting Him to make your heart holier.Key Takeaways from This Message:• Transform Your Perspective on Hardship: Learn why James calls us to "consider it pure joy" during trials—not by denying pain, but by recognizing God's active work in it.• Shift From Escape to Redemption: Discover the power of asking "Lord, redeem this" instead of "Lord, remove this" when facing life's toughest storms.• Build Unshakable Faith & Character: Understand how allowing perseverance to finish its work forms spiritual maturity, completeness, and peace that circumstances can't touch.• Refuse to Waste Your Pain: Practical steps to stop circulating in the same trials by asking God "What are You teaching me?" rather than "Why me?"• Actionable Ways to Walk Through Trials: Learn why leaning into church community, worship, prayer, and Scripture during hard times keeps bitterness from taking root.

Can everyone have their own truth, or is there such a thing as absolute truth? In Week 1 of TRUish, Pastor JC Worley tackles one of the biggest questions facing our culture today: Who gets to decide what’s true? From “live your truth” to the idea that truth changes based on our feelings, experiences, or circumstances, this message explores the dangers of relativism and why truth matters. Culture changes. Opinions change. Feelings change. Truth doesn’t. Through Scripture, we discover that truth isn't something we get to create for ourselves. Jesus didn't simply teach the truth—He declared, “I am the truth.” (John 14:6) In this message, you'll discover: • What relativism is and why it matters • Why feelings and opinions can't determine ultimate truth • How culture influences what we believe • Why God's truth remains unchanging • What it means to follow Jesus as the Truth The question isn't simply, “What is true for me?” The question is: “What is true?” And if Jesus is the Truth, then we don't get to define truth—we get to follow Him. ⛪ ABOUT GO CHURCH GO Church exists to love people to life by helping people take their next step with Jesus. With multiple locations and an online campus, GO Church is a place where you can grow in your faith, build meaningful relationships, and discover your purpose.

Can everyone have their own truth, or is there such a thing as absolute truth? In Week 1 of TRUish, Pastor JC Worley tackles one of the biggest questions facing our culture today: Who gets to decide what’s true? From “live your truth” to the idea that truth changes based on our feelings, experiences, or circumstances, this message explores the dangers of relativism and why truth matters. Culture changes. Opinions change. Feelings change. Truth doesn’t. Through Scripture, we discover that truth isn't something we get to create for ourselves. Jesus didn't simply teach the truth—He declared, “I am the truth.” (John 14:6) In this message, you'll discover: • What relativism is and why it matters • Why feelings and opinions can't determine ultimate truth • How culture influences what we believe • Why God's truth remains unchanging • What it means to follow Jesus as the Truth The question isn't simply, “What is true for me?” The question is: “What is true?” And if Jesus is the Truth, then we don't get to define truth—we get to follow Him. ⛪ ABOUT GO CHURCH GO Church exists to love people to life by helping people take their next step with Jesus. With multiple locations and an online campus, GO Church is a place where you can grow in your faith, build meaningful relationships, and discover your purpose.

In Week 9 of "Psalms of Summer," we turn to Psalm 92 and discover what it means to truly flourish in every season of life. The psalmist reminds us that a flourishing life is cultivated through grateful worship, trusting God's timing, and remaining deeply rooted in him. As we stay connected to Jesus Christ — the true source of life — we find the strength to endure, bear lasting fruit, and point others to the faithfulness of God.

In Week 2 of our Rhythms series, we're discovering that prayer isn't a performance to impress God, a transaction to get God to do what we want, or a formula we have to get exactly right. Prayer is a reorientation, turning back toward the Father who already knows us, loves us, and invites us to live with Him in the middle of real life.

What labels have you been carrying that God never gave you? Maybe your past, your mistakes, your struggles, or even the words someone spoke over you have shaped the way you see yourself. But Scripture tells us that if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation. The old has passed away, and the new has come. In Week 2 of Fresh Start, we look at how labels can become lies, how those lies can create strongholds, and how false identity can begin to shape our behavior. But real freedom doesn't come from simply trying harder or managing our behavior. It comes when we uncover the lie and replace it with the truth of who we are in Christ. Your struggle may be part of your story, but it is not your identity. Your past does not get the final word. In Christ, you have been made new.

In Week 5 of Heroes of Faith, Pastor Mike looks at the life of Elijah—a man who trusted God to provide, stood firm when the culture turned away, and believed God could do what he could never do on his own. Elijah’s story reminds us that heroes of faith aren’t extraordinary people. They’re ordinary people who trust an extraordinary God—and keep their eyes on Jesus.

In Week 4 of this special six-part Mental Toughness Academy series on The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman introduces the most impactful performance tool he's taught for more than 16 years: The Prizefighter Day.Elite performance isn't built on motivation—it's built on intentional daily disciplines. In this session, Ben reveals the same proven system used with championship teams, Fortune 500 leaders, and top performers to create consistency, accountability, and continual peak performance. You'll learn why success isn't determined by occasional great moments, but by the decisions and choices you make every single day.Drawing on stories from coaching at Alabama under Coach Nick Saban, working with elite business leaders, and developing champions across sports and business, Ben explains how your Burn and your Prize Fighter Day work together to create a life of sustained excellence. You'll discover how to reverse-engineer your greatest successes, identify the daily disciplines that truly move the needle, and build a blueprint for winning personally, professionally, and through service to others.This week also challenges the belief that balance doesn't exist. Instead, Ben shows you how intentional discipline across every area of your life allows you to perform at your highest level without sacrificing what matters most.Inside this session, you'll build your own Prize Fighter Day, complete a seven-day performance review, and create a daily system that helps you stack winning days—one decision at a time.Because champions don't hope for great days.They design them.----------------------------------Download Your Prizefighter day - Assessment worksheet here- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HvhIv5A_XftIjm-ZxUmymlu_8awQZvvi/view?usp=sharingPurchase your Mental Toughness playbook  - https://a.co/d/0bESdAooPurchase your YOUR Burn Journal & Prizefighter Day Yearly Tracker - https://a.co/d/0aDN69s2----------------------------------Ready to take the next step?Visit www.WorkWithBNC.com to learn more about the Mental Toughness Academy, connect with our team, and get your questions answered.Don't miss the opportunity to grow as a coach and leader.Join Ben Newman for The Leaders Academy beginning September 16—an 8-week live coaching experience designed to challenge your thinking, raise your standard, and elevate your leadership.www.bennewmancoaching.com/leaders-academy---------------------------------Learn about upcoming events and coaching: https://www.workwithbnc.comGet Ben's latest book The STANDARD:  https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1stWork directly with Ben: https://www.bennewmancoaching.comConnect with Ben Newman:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693Qlogix: www.Q-logix.com/benhttps://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet's work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a messageOrder my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewmanConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFightLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

In Week 4 of the Mastering the Mind Talk Series, Rev. Lee Wolak explores why the voice in your head is not always telling the truth. Discover how negative self-talk, limiting beliefs, fear, and unconscious mental patterns can distort reality and control your choices. Learn practical spiritual tools to question your thoughts, quiet the inner critic, strengthen self-awareness, and reconnect with the peaceful observer within. This powerful spirituality talk blends mindfulness, consciousness, personal growth, and Science of Mind principles to help you stop believing every thought and begin creating a freer, more authentic life. If this message spoke to you, don't let the insight end here. Subscribe for more teachings on self-realization, spiritual growth, inner transformation, universal principles, and awakening to the power within. Stay connected with Reverend Lee's Daily Thought and Agape's weekly newsletter for practical spiritual wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration delivered directly to you: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/free-affirmations Agape exists to share truth, healing, connection, and transformation with the world. If this community supports your spiritual journey, consider becoming a supporting member. Your recurring contribution helps us continue creating teachings, gatherings, and resources that awaken and empower others. Become a supporter here: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/recurring-contributions/

You'll often hear about the power of hope, but that power depends on where your hope comes from. It's very easy for us to put our hope in temporary things like finances, but do those hold up when life gets difficult? In Week 1 of “Hope Beyond Today,” we study the early persecution of the church in 1 Peter and learn how God often forges hope in the fire.

CONNECTED | Week 3: COMMUNITY What if the greatest thing shaping your future isn't what you're doing... but who you're connected to?In Week 3 of our CONNECTED series, Pastor Eric reveals God's design for biblical community and why alignment is more important than assignment. Long before God gives us something to do, He surrounds us with the people who will help us become who He created us to be.Using powerful truths from Amos, Ecclesiastes, Hebrews, Matthew, and Acts, this message uncovers how every person longs for meaning, purpose, and intimacy—and how all three are ultimately found in Christ. As we stay connected to the Vine, God reveals our purpose and then aligns us with the right people to help fulfill it.Discover why:• Alignment always precedes assignment.• Your "who" is more important than your "what."• Misalignment drains your strength, steals your effectiveness, and delays your purpose.• God uses spiritual authority, the local church, and godly relationships to position you for His blessing.• The enemy's strategy is to separate you from destiny people and connect you to disaster people.• Your future is often determined by the voices and relationships you choose to walk with.Just as a car out of alignment wastes energy and wears down prematurely, our lives become more difficult when we're connected to the wrong people or disconnected from God's design. But when we align ourselves with Christ, His House, and the right community, God releases strength, unity, favor, and purpose into every area of our lives.You were never created to do life alone.First, connect to Christ.Then discover your CauseFinally, walk with the Community God has prepared for you.

In Week 6 of the Everything's Fine: The Lies We Tell Ourselves series, Pastor Gary Thomas explores the power of ongoing spiritual growth through Steps 10 and 11 of the recovery journey. Rather than searching for a quick fix, he challenges us to take an honest inventory of our lives, recognize the patterns that keep us stuck, and intentionally pursue the habits that lead to lasting freedom. Drawing from Colossians, the Psalms, and practical recovery principles, Gary reminds us that real transformation happens as we stay connected to God day after day. He also reveals how our greatest victories come not simply from avoiding sin, but from cultivating a life centered on God's presence through prayer, worship, and obedience. Whether you're battling addiction, unhealthy habits, or everyday struggles, this message offers hope that freedom is found not in perfection, but in continually walking with Jesus.