Podcasts about life center

Does It Really Work? | Week 5 | Finding Joy In Obedience | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma John 14:15 (CSB) Obedience isn't LEGALISM Obedience is LOVE 1 Samuel 15:13-22 (CSB) Step One: LISTEN Step Two: SURRENDER Step Three: RESPOND 2 John 1:6 (CSB) Walking the path of obedience will not always be CONVENIENT or COMFORTABLE - but it always leads to the right DESTINATION.

Does It Really Work? | Week 4 | Does Forgiveness Really Work? | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Forgiveness isn't a FEELING “Forgiveness is granted (often a good while) before it is felt—not felt before it is granted. It is a promise to not exact the price of sin from the person who hurt you." "If you wait to feel it before you grant it, you'll never grant it; you'll be in an anger prison.” -Tim Keller Colossians 3:12-13 (CSB) For a Jesus follower, FORGIVENESS isn't OPTIONAL Forgiveness is HARD WORK because it is HEART WORK Matthew 18:21-35 (CSB) Forgiveness is not the same as RESTORATION Amos 3:3 (CSB) The PRICE of forgiveness is FREE and the PRODUCT of forgiveness is FREEDOM “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” -Tim Keller

All of life starts with a seed and the Word of God is the ultimate seed that produces fruit within the human heart. Your heart is the soil.  But what are you growing? Are you sowing seeds of worry and fear? Or seeds of peace and truth according to Gods Word? Are you allowing the Word to be planted deep in your heart?  Learn how to meditate on the Word day and night and watch your life bear much fruit. (Joshua 1:8) Listen in now to hear Life Center's Sunday message from Pastor Bill.  ⛪️ Connect with us ⛪️  https://www.lifecenternyc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lifecenternyc/

In the studio this week, Stephanie K and Jay welcome Linnell McKenney and Joy Peterman from the Salvation Army.  Flint is still known for being the basketball mecca of the world. Hosting the 51st Anniversary of the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the world that supports the children of the L.I.F.E. Center's Gift Discovery Program.  For more information on how you can help click here.

Listen in now to hear Life Center's 10 AM Sunday message from guest speaker Joanne Moody.  Listen in now! ⛪️ Connect with us ⛪️  https://www.lifecenternyc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lifecenternyc/

Does It Really Work? | Week 3 | Does Prayer Really Work? | Pastor Tasha Myers | Life Center Tacoma Prayer moves mountains and prayer moves me PRAY: Praise. Repent. Ask. Yield. Prayer builds relationship Matthew 7:7-8 (CSB) Paradigm of prayer: request vs. relationship Prayer builds faith and prayer builds trust Mark 11:23-25 (CSB) Prayer doesn't change God, it changes me Matthew 6:5-15 (CSB) Prayer is a heart FOR HIM, not what I can get FROM HIM. “Prayer is a steady state of awareness of Father, Son and Spirit creating a constant seamless union with heart and mind with the almighty that shifts earthly perspective, plans and purposes as heaven becomes visible on earth.” - Louie Giglio

Does It Really Work? | Week 2 | Does The Church Still Work? | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Matthew 16:18 (CSB) Matthew 28:18-20 (CSB) Our Mission: Bring life in Jesus to every life in our communities. The Church is HOPE for a HURTING world Two ways the Church "Doesn't Work"... When it becomes CONTENT we CONSUME but not a CALLING we LIVE James 1:22 (CSB) Two ways the Church "Doesn't Work"... When we improperly elevate our INDIVIDUALITY above our calling to CONNECTION and BIBLICAL COMMUNITY The Church is a collection of IMPERFECT people, RESCUED by a perfect God, CALLED to join His mission as He continues to GROW and TRANSFORM them. Acts 2:42-47 (CSB) The Church is a BRIDE we are BECOMING The Church is a BODY we BELONG to The Church STILL WORKS because Jesus is STILL AT WORK

Does It Really Work? | Week One | Does God's Love Really Work? | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma John 3:16-17 (CSB) God's love for you is not GENERIC. God's love for you is SPECIFIC. God's love APPLIES to you and it must be APPLIED to you Ephesians 3:16-21 (CSB) God's love is CONSISTENT even when life ISN'T. Romans 5:8 (CSB)

Speaker: Reverend Hansoo Jin, Passage: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

When we see a homeless individual at church, we often feel at a loss. Should we try to interact with the person? If so, how? What do we talk about? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Tamara Horton as we discuss ways to step outside of our normal church circles to connect with homeless friends.

Easter Sunday | What Are You Looking For? | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma WHAT are you looking for? WHERE are you looking? Luke 23:55-24:12 (CSB) You'll never find LIFE among DEAD things “If Jesus rose from the dead, then you have to accept all that he said. If he didn't, then why worry about any of what he said? The issue on which everything hangs is not whether you like his teaching, but whether he rose from the dead.” -Tim Keller Our NEED is real, but so is our SOLUTION. Our HOPE is ALIVE, because our GOD is ALIVE. 1 Corinthians 15:14, 19-20 (CSB) “But many people today assume that Christianity is one or more of these things – a religion, a moral system, a philosophy. In other words, they assume that Christianity is about advice. But it wasn't and isn't. Christianity is, simply, good news. It is the news that something has happened as a result of which the world is a different place.” -N.T. Wright

Good Friday | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Good Friday was for you. In the garden Jesus SURRENDERED for you Matthew 26:36-46 (CSB) At the whipping post, Jesus SUFFERED for you John 19:1-6; 15-16 (CSB) On the cross, Jesus DIED for you John 19:16b-19; 28-30 (CSB)

Palm Sunday 2025 | Let's Face It | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Zechariah 9:9, 16 (CSB) Jesus' love led Him to FACE our FAILURE, not FLEE from it Matthew 21:1-11 (CSB) He faced it with HUMILITY Mark 11:15-18 (CSB) He faced it with AUTHORITY Mark 14:12-19 (CSB) He faced it with CLARITY

Worship Is War | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma 2 Chronicles 20:1-4; 12; 15; 17-19; 21-22 (CSB) 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (CSB) Our WORSHIP is a WEAPON. Ephesians 6:10-12 (CSB) You're engaged in a BATTLE "An idol is something that we look to for things that only God can give." -Timothy Keller The ENEMY HATES when the church worships in UNITY Worship DECLARES our VICTORIOUS God over every CIRCUMSTANCE Acts 16:25-26 (CSB)

Clear the Confusion | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Romans 1:16-17 (CSB) Colossians 2:6-15 (CSB) The Gospel isn't about moving me from BAD TO GOOD, It's about moving me from DEAD TO ALIVE. Right standing is not something we ACHIEVE, right standing is something we RECEIVE. Ephesians 2:8-9 (CSB) You SHOULD You CAN Jesus DID Romans 5:21 (CSB)

At the Life Center, we understand we cannot meet every need, nor should we try to. That's why we partner with other local organizations to best serve our clients! Join Christa and our special guest Shellene Martinez as we discuss her work with the Littleton homeless community: their struggles, their barriers, and the beauty they bring to the world.=============================Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits=============================

Hayley Braun's Message from the 8:30am Service on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025

Hayley Braun's Message from the 11am Service on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025

This past weekend at Life Center was a glimpse of heaven on earth, where the Father's love met us and His glory was reflected in surrendered hearts. The Father's love is not earned, it's received. We're not orphans striving for approval — we're sons and daughters learning to rest in the love we already have. From pressure to His pleasure. From striving to abiding. From fear to family. This is the way of the Kingdom.   Listen in now to hear Life Center Church's latest Sunday message from Guest Speaker Lief Hetland.  Listen in now! ⛪️ Connect with us ⛪️  https://www.lifecenternyc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lifecenternyc/

Heart to Heart | Week 5 | A Heartfelt Prayer | Pastor Tyler Schaefer | Life Center Tacoma Do you ever WONDER if you are going to MAKE it? On His WAY to DIE for you, Jesus STOPPED to PRAY for you 3 Prayers to Pray from the Heart: 1. God, be GLORIFIED through ME John 17:1-5 (CSB) ETERNAL living begins before ARRIVAL in HEAVEN The GLORY of God must become the top PRIORITY of your life 2. God, PROTECT my heart from TURNING away John 17:6-19 (CSB) Opposition, difficulty and temptation is INEVITABLE If God has BROUGHT you OUT of it, don't JUMP back in it 3. God, KEEP my heart in UNITY with yours John 17:20-23 (CSB) Biblical UNITY is everyone SUBMITTING to a single VOICE When our hearts ALIGN with God's, DIVISION FADES and PURPOSE RISES

A Heart That Has Clarity | Pastor Eric Boles | Life Center Tacoma Clarity of the Spirit John 16:13 (CSB) Clarity of our Peace John 16:33 (CSB)

Heart to Heart | Week 3 | Are You In? | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Connection with Jesus brings LIFE and evidence of that life is FRUIT John 15:1-8 (CSB) John 14:20 (CSB) Is my LIFE in JESUS? Is Jesus' LIFE in ME? DEPENDING on Jesus DRAWING upon Jesus DEVELOPING through Jesus

Heart to Heart | Week 2 | Hope for Troubled Hearts | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Jesus offers HOPE for every troubled HEART John 14:1 (CSB) "What is the problem for a troubled heart? This: the circumstances that threaten us seem bigger and stronger than our resources to cope." - Sinclair Ferguson A PLACE PREPARED John 14:1-7 (CSB) His PRESENCE PROMISED John 14:15-21; 26 (CSB) His PEACE PROVIDED John 14:27 (CSB)

Recovery Matters Podcast Episode 168 | TJ sits down with Matt, a young person in long-term recovery, to discuss his journey from childhood to sobriety. Matt shares his experiences growing up, the impact of early trauma, and how he initially turned to alcohol for escape. He recounts his struggles with addiction, multiple DUIs, and his path to seeking help, including his time in treatment at the Life Center in Hartford. Now six months sober, Matt reflects on the support systems that have helped him, his volunteer work at CCAR, and his aspirations to become a recovery coach. With humor, honesty, and deep insight, Matt offers encouragement to those new to recovery, emphasizing that setbacks don't mean failure—they're just part of the journey. [00:00:00]–Introduction: TJ welcomes guest Matt [00:01:00]–Matt's childhood and family background  [00:02:00]–Early trauma and how it resurfaced  [00:03:00]–First experiences with alcohol and drinking to escape  [00:04:00]–College drinking and early warning signs  [00:06:00]–Moving to California and deepening struggles  [00:07:00]–DUIs and first attempt at treatment  [00:08:00]–Entering the Life Center and finding spirituality  00:10:00]–Admitting alcoholism and seeing signs everywhere  [00:12:00]–Hitting six months of sobriety  [00:13:00]–Volunteering at CCAR and telephone recovery support  [00:14:00]–Life in recovery: music, friendships, and faith  [00:16:00]–Training to become a recovery coach  [00:18:00]–Overcoming the idea of "drinking normally" again  [00:19:00]–The importance of staying connected and using a support system  [00:22:00]–Final message: “Stumbling doesn't mean failure—keep trying”   ----Across the Web----

Will Hart's Message from the 8:30am Service on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025

Will Hart's Message from the 11am Service on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025

Heart to Heart | Week 1 | Dirty Towels, Clean Feet | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Jesus wants to CULTIVATE His HEART inside of us John 13:1-17 (CSB) Philippians 2:5-9 (CSB) Am I WILLING? Are they WORTHY? The blessing doesn't come from the KNOWING but with the DOING. Jesus doesn't just give us the PATTERN; He also gives us the POWER John 13:34-35 (CSB)

The Generous Life | Week 3 | God's Generosity Mission | Pastor Doug Myers | Life Center Tacoma Paul Tripp Quote Luke 14:27-30, 33 (CSB) Matthew 19:21-22 (CSB) More than your MONEY More than OBEDIENCE Mark 14:3-9 (CSB) More than you can AFFORD Paul Tripp Quote

What an incredible organization which helps equip single moms with the skills and tools needed to overcome generational poverty and thrive. Marisol Rodriguez, co-founder of Renew Life Center shares her own story of generational poverty and how she worked hard to break those bonds and create this amazing non-profit. Please subscribe to our channel and help keep The Towncast going strong!

The Generous Life | Week 2 | God Math | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Math is NATURAL God math is SUPERNATURAL 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 (CSB) "In the Old Testament, tithing was a floor, not a ceiling. If we have received more of God's grace in the New Testament, should we be giving less?" -Tim Keller Tithing TRAINS our HEARTS to TRUST Deuteronomy 8:11-18 (CSB) An open HAND starts with an open HEART Proverbs 3:9 (CSB) "Tithing should not be treated as a tax levied by God, but as an opportunity to align our hearts with His generosity." -Dallas Willard 90% with God's BLESSING is always better than 100% in my own WISDOM Malachi 3:10 (CSB) Tithing is not an issue of SALVATION, but it is an indicator of SURRENDER

The Generous Life | Week 1 | What's Your Money Mindset? | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma How you SEE money will influence how you STEWARD money. Luke 14:28-30 (CSB) What is my money MINDSET? What is my money MANAGEMENT? What is my money MINDSET? God is the OWNER, I am the STEWARD Psalm 24:1 (CSB) Matthew 25:14-30 (CSB) Money is a good TOOL but a horrible MASTER Proverbs 22:7 (CSB) Matthew 6:24 (CSB) Longterm HEALTH is more important than instant GRATIFICATION Proverbs 13:22 (CSB) Haggai 1:5-6 (CSB) What is my money MANAGEMENT? 1 Corinthians 4:2 (CSB) BIBLICALLY budget Proverbs 27:23 (CSB) SPEND less than you MAKE Leviticus 19:9-10 (CSB) Attack DEBT Proverbs 22:7 (CSB) Romans 13:8 (CSB) SAVE Proverbs 21:20 (CSB) HONOR and TRUST God through it all Proverbs 3:5-6, 9 (CSB)

Humility is usually celebrated as a positive character trait…but what exactly is humility? Is it just self-deprecation? What does it mean to humbly serve others as Jesus did? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Erin Marken as we dive into this topic and kick off our third season of Stuck in the Messy!=============================Scripture Reference=============================

Better Than I Imagined | Week 4 | Called Out | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Am I FOLLOWING Him? Following Jesus is far more than CHURCH ATTENDANCE and CASUAL COMMITMENT Matthew 4:17-22 (CSB) We TRUST We TURN We TELL When Jesus CALLS you out, You're CALLED to CALL out to others

Hebrews 10:19-22 (CSB) UNDERSTANDING and APPLYING what Jesus has accomplished for you paves the way for transformational prayer life The security of BEING NEAR begins with DRAWING NEAR “You cannot banish me for this world is my father's house.” “But I will slay you,” said the Emperor. “No, you can not,” said the noble champion of the faith, “for my life is hid with Christ in God.” “I will take away your treasures.” “No, but you can not for my treasure is in heaven and my heart is there.” “But I will drive you away from man and you shall have no friend left.” “No, you can not, for I have a friend in heaven from whom you can not separate me. I defy you, for there is nothing you can do to hurt me.” -John Chrysostom When you SHIFT what you THINK about prayer it will SHAPE what you DO with prayer 5 Shifts In How You Think About Prayer: GIFT not GUILT PRESENCE not PRESSURE CONNECTION not CONDEMNATION ALIVE not ABSTRACT MYSTERY not MISERY

Episode 106: The Donation Coordinator's Responsibility within the Donation Process of the Organ Procurement Organization, with Christienne King   During this episode of This Thing Called Life, host Andi Johnson talks about the donation process from the OPO (Organ Procurement Organization) lens. This week, Andi is speaking with Christenne King. She is the Senior Donation Coordinator. She meets family in very difficult times. Tune in to hear about her experiences as it relates to the important process of organ donation.  Episode Highlights:  Many people believe that organ, eye, and tissue donation is just a service of the hospital but Andi shares how it is much bigger than that and requires the collaboration of many. Christenne has been with the Life Center for over 20 years and is currently the Senior Donation Coordinator. She explains her role as one of the individuals who handles the evaluation, medical management, organ placement, and logistics of the operating room for an organ donation. Andi asks Christenne to share what kind of training and background is required to do work as she does. Christenne shares her personal experience with organ donation about her sister, Adrienne King who had epilepsy and cerebral palsy. What does brain dead mean? Christenne shares facts that listeners may not be aware of. She explains the difference between that and a vegetative state or coma. Organ donation and the education around it have grown significantly over the years.  Christenne explains her connection to Network For Hope and how meaningful it has been to her on several levels. Christenne put herself to paramedic school and applied as an organ coordinator. Andi asks Christenne how she prepares for her day and meeting with families in desperate times.  What happens at the bedside to evaluate potential organ donation? Christenne shares that some cases have changed her forever and how it has been a blessing. What goes into supporting the families who are in contact with them? Andi talks about how COVID-19 caused many people to reflect and seek more meaningful jobs. Andi asks Christenne to share what a typical workday looks like for a donation coordinator.  Logistics and time frames are very important in the process; Christenne explains. A lot of communication is required for this job because of the many pieces that must come together. An average case lasts about 72 hours so that the right thing is accomplished with the donor. Christenne talks about when organ gifts are placed in other locations. The donation coordinators are very passionate about giving each individual the best preservation options. Have you thought about registering to be a donor? Find out more at https://lifepassiton.org/ 3 Key Points Christenne shares her personal experience with organ donation when her sister, Adrienne King passed away and saved several other lives. Organ donation happens through the collaboration of many. Andi and Christenne talk through the organ coordinator role and the piece it is in the overall process. Emotional taxation is high in the role that Christenne has. She talks about the challenges, and blessings, and how she perseveres through them.    Tweetable Quotes: “Organ, eye, and tissue donation does not happen without collaboration.” -Andi “There are intricacies of this life-giving, life-saving process.” -Andi “When someone has been deemed as potential to help someone through donation, a donation coordinator will be onsite for 24 hours/day through the end of the process.” -Christenne “For those who do not know, when a person is declared brain dead, it is a legal pronouncement of death, it is the time that will go on their death certificate.” -Christenne “My sister was one of only 39 organ donors in Cincinnati in 1992. It was so rare.” -Christenne “Donation can have such a  positive effect on those that are donor families. “ -Christenne “This role requires you to be strong and sensitive to the fact that a family is going through the worst possible time.” -Andi “We are intimately involved with the families in the room and with the donors in the room, it is difficult.” -Christenne “Other than being a parent, this job is the most rewarding thing I will do in my life.” -Christenne Resources Mentioned: https://getoffthelist.org/ https://www.networkforhope.org/ https://www.networkforhope.org/about-us/ https://www.facebook.com/NetworkForHopeOPO

Better Than I Imagined | Week 1 | Get Ready to Feast | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Acts 13:1-4 (CSB) Fasting positions our HEARTS to HEAR and READIES our lives to REACT to the Holy Spirit's leading. Matthew 6:16-18 (CSB) WHY you fast is more important than WHAT you fast. Romans 12:1-2 (CSB) Fasting is spiritual FEASTING Fasting reminds our APPETITES that they are not in CONTROL Fasting breaks us out of our ROUTINES and RENEWS us spiritually Fasting brings BREAKTHROUGH