Sometimes we live the way we do because we believe that one day we're going to finally arrive at our destination, releasing all the pressure and stress and difficulty once for all. I think we all know the reality, but we can hope, right? The truth is, as long as we're still going, then life is still all about growing. Listen in as we talk about this expedition we call life and how healthy growth produces fruit as we stay connected to the vine.

It seems like everything competes for our attention these days. We're so accustomed to seeing scrolling marquees and pop-up ads we find it difficult to focus on the things that really matter. Join us today as we learn a lesson from Peter on the value of giving all our attention to the ONE who can help us walk through the most difficult storms of life.

People often talk about life's ups and downs, but what about those times when it feels like you've been thrown into a constant spin cycle? One hard thing after another keeps knocking you off your feet, leaving you bruised and battered, exhausted, and longing for relief. Listen in today as we talk about how we can keep fighting our way through when we're being beat up by life.

Why is it true that life feels so disappointing at times? We start a new job, meet someone new, or pick up a new hobby and what begins with such hope, just seems to let us down over time. This can't be all that life has to offer, right? The answer: Well, that depends, because there is a way things work. Join us this week as we dive into the key to unlocking fulfillment in a world full of disappointment.

Being a parent is the best, hardest thing we ever get to do. Every child is unique, and if they came with instructions, we must have lost those on the way home from the hospital. Yikes! Actually, how cool is it that we learn how to parent, while being a parent, in the relationship we have with each of our children? God set it all up to allow our parenting style to constantly grow, adapt, and mature. We model real life for them as we live the ups and downs of real life everyday. Listen in as we share the joys we've found in every season of parenting.

"Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all." - Dale Carnegie When we are in a hard moment it's so easy to question or complain, and totally miss the opportunities that are right in front of us. We want to pray, "God, please change my circumstances," when maybe we should be praying, "God, please use my circumstances to change me." Join us this week as we dive into the topic of growing through hard things.

In the English language we use one word to talk about love. Unfortunately, that causes us to get mixed up and confused in our relationships. We push away friendship because we fear this type of love. We question how we're made and why we feel the way we do. Join us today as we shine a light on love and all the types of love that God created us to enjoy as a part of a vibrant and sustainable life in Christ. 

The word "love" gets tossed around so flippantly nowadays, and its identity is mistaken as many things get labeled as love that aren't really love at all. In today's episode we talk all about romance, dating, and marriage because when it comes to romantic relationships, it's vital that we learn love's true identity.

Doubt and uncertainty have a way of robbing us of the kind of contentment, joy, and confidence that we need to experience the vibrant and sustainable life God has for us. Join us today as we continue our series on building a wholly authentic life and take on the topic of how to increase our faith. 

Today, we continue our series on building a wholly authentic life. Tammie is on the go, so I have the privilege of bringing two of our sons in to hear their perspective on the importance of following God. It's our prayer that we can encourage you as you pursue the life you were made to live.