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565 episodes transcribedWhat happens when we live for the approval of others? Today, we dive into Acts 12, where King Herod’s hunger for public approval leads him to do unspe...
Have you ever felt like giving up on someone who let you down? Today, we explore how Barnabas, the “Son of Encouragement,” refused to write off John M...
Do you have someone who believes in you when others don’t? Today, we look at Barnabas, a true encourager, who saw the potential in people, even those...
Have you ever noticed how generosity can change not only others' lives but your own? Today, we dive into the story of Barnabas, known as “the Son of E...
There are a number of things that can kill our joy including resentment, regret, fear. If we struggle with any of these things, we can take them to th...
James, Jesus’ brother, encourages us to consider it joy when we face trials and struggles. Even in the midst of our crisis, God is working on our char...
Does God want you to be happy? Think about this: God is the happiest being in the universe. He invented laughter. He calls us to rejoice and delight i...
There is no news in all of history as impactful as the announcement of Jesus’ birth. The message of Jesus is not primarily just good advice, it is goo...
When you think about God, do you imagine a list of to-dos, or do you see Him as someone you get to enjoy? God never wants us to try and earn His love....
Have you ever felt questioned for breaking the status quo? Today, we follow Peter’s return to Jerusalem after sharing the Gospel with Gentiles in Caes...
Have you ever wondered if God’s love truly embraces all people? Today, we witness a pivotal moment as Peter fully embraces his mission to share Jesus...
In today’s episode, we continue with the powerful story of Peter entering Cornelius’s home—a moment that reveals the true inclusivity of God’s kingdom...
What does it mean to truly embrace everyone as our neighbor? Today, we explore a turning point in the early church as Peter receives a vision that cha...
Have you ever felt challenged to step out of your comfort zone to love others? Today, we follow Peter as God begins a deep work in his heart, challeng...
What does it mean to take a public step of faith? Today, we revisit the powerful encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian official as he chooses to...
Have you ever experienced a life-changing encounter with a stranger? In today’s episode, we witness Philip’s journey into the wilderness where he enc...
In today’s episode, we witness Philip’s journey into Samaria, a place filled with cultural tensions and deep-seated divisions. Yet, led by the Holy Sp...
What happens when God moves us out of our comfort zones? Today, we see how the early church was propelled from familiar surroundings in Jerusalem into...
Join us as we look at the life of Stephen, a man full of grace and strength, chosen to serve in the early church during a time of rapid growth. Despit...
As the early church continued to grow, the apostles realized they needed help caring for the people. Instead of trying to do everything themselves, th...
