Many Christians today are not experiencing the life Jesus paid for. They are bound to their past and repeating old patterns, stuck in cycles that prevent them from experiencing deep, meaningful relationships with God and people. Join Jeff and Carissa as they provide biblical insights and practical tools to help you change from the inside out.
When people go through difficult times, how we show up especially matters. It can be challenging to figure out what to say or how to offer comfort. However, the truth is that these aren’t moments for…
What does authority have to do with our character and our growth into the person God created us to be? In our latest podcast episode, we will explore the answer to that question as we examine God's d…
God wants to speak to you personally and the Bible makes it clear that you can hear Him. Our first session is intended to help you recognize His voice and receive the full impact of communicating wit…
Our parents provide the closest human relationship we have to understand God as Father. This means that whether we had great (though imperfect), absent, or even abusive parents, the filter through wh…
The most effective communication requires understanding both spoken words and unspoken messages. Just as a tuning fork helps adjust a musical instrument, we need to attune ourselves to what others ar…
In this episode, Jamey Stiefel shares his personal journey of breaking free from the stronghold of legalism to embracing the baptism of the Holy Spirit. This message was delivered during the final se…
In this episode, we learn the importance of surrendering to God, even when it doesn't make sense. When we are guided by the Holy Spirit, we consistently lay down our lives for the sake of mission and…
In this episode, Carissa shares a message on true and false prophets from the Sermon on the Mount. As Jesus nears the end of his sermon, he teaches us that our blind spots must be revealed in order t…
A fictional character once told his son, "Never look back. The past is a wilderness of horrors." Scripture often advises the same, minus the whole "wilderness of horrors" part. That's because looking…
The last chapter of Jonah has a lot to teach us about the intersection of our stubbornness and God's love. What should we do if we discover we have wrong beliefs about God? What if we discover that G…
The story of Jonah being swallowed by a huge fish can seem unbelievable to many people, and it's often used to criticize the Christian faith. How can a man survive for three days and nights inside th…
Jonah stands out among the prophets due to his questionable decisions despite being a prophet. In this message, Jeff and Carissa will explore Jonah's world to gain a better understanding of him. Then…
In this episode, Jeff and Carissa discuss the ancient contemplative tradition of our faith and the three stages of our spiritual journey. Although these stages are not necessarily linear, the first s…
Navigating difficult conversations is essential for maintaining healthy relationships. If we can lean into the discomfort, there are benefits on the other side. This episode explores the barriers to …
We are designed for meaningful relationships with life-giving people, but not everyone should have full access to our hearts. It is important to prioritize healthy relationships and set clear boundar…
According to God's plan, we are meant to have meaningful relationships with people that help us grow. These connections should be mutual and loving, and everyone should have the freedom to be themsel…
Once we have a spiritual breakthrough, we must be ready to face the enemy's backlash. His goal is to challenge our newfound freedom and regain the territory we have just gained in Christ. God wants n…
We are all part of an unseen war, fighting an enemy we are powerless against on our own. But in Christ, we have total triumph over every force of darkness. In this message, Carissa explains the cruci…
Although we experience many things that shape us, our family of origin has the most profound impact on our formative years. Families are designed to reproduce themselves, and what happens in one gene…
When we experience traumatic events, it can divide our lives into two parts - before and after the event. These crises can change who we are on the inside and how we relate to God and people. However…