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83 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -If you’ve got questions about following Jesus, we feel you. We started this podcast looking for answers on how to follow Jesus, but what we found were stories—stories that reminded us God is at work in the ordinary places we sometimes forget to look.
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When God Doesn’t Meet Your Expectations
February 16, 2023 01:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBWhen we do the “right” things, it can be easy to expect our lives to go our way. But that rarely happens. We talked to Zoe to learn how we can find God in the middle of our unmet expectations. Listen in, and then talk with your friends and LifeGroup. Get the episode 70 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS70
A Different Way to Read the Bible
February 09, 2023 01:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBThere are so many ways to read Scripture. In this episode, Jason takes us on a journey to discover a new and immersive way to engage with Scripture through the story of the Road to Emmaus. Listen in, then talk it over with the Conversation Guide. Get the episode 69 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS69
Why Hospitality Is a Spiritual Practice
February 02, 2023 01:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBHospitality is about more than inviting people over. It’s an opportunity to love others like God has loved you. We talked to a couple who do this well, and we know you’ll be encouraged by their story. Listen and then talk about it with your LifeGroup. Get the episode 68 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS68
We Tried 3 Spiritual Practices
January 26, 2023 01:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThere are so many unique and different ways to connect with God. We explored three uncommon practices for ourselves and shared our experiences. Once you listen, talk it over with your LifeGroup. You might even try a new spiritual practice for yourself! Get the episode 67 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS67
Start With These 2 Spiritual Practices
January 19, 2023 01:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIt can be intimidating to know where to start with spiritual practices. So we looked at two foundational practices by talking with our friends, Mike and Renee. Listen in, and then talk about what you heard with your LifeGroup, friends, and family. Get the episode 66 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS66
Faith Is More Than a Checklist
January 12, 2023 01:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBSometimes it’s easy to go through the motions with our spiritual practices. But when we check our motivations, we can learn that our practices can transform our lives to look more like Jesus’. Listen in, then talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 65 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS65
You Can Help End Human Trafficking
December 08, 2022 01:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBA21 is a leading non-profit in the fight against human trafficking. Listen in for a crash course on what human trafficking is and how you can join the fight in practical ways. Then, use the Conversation Guide to talk about the issue with those around you. Get the episode 64 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS64
Strategies for Global Generosity
December 01, 2022 01:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBWant to be generous, but overwhelmed at the number of places to give? Learn the why behind Life.Church’s global missions strategy, plus how to avoid red flags when giving. Listen in, then talk it over with the Conversation Guide. Get the episode 63 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS63
We Asked a Financial Advisor All Your Money Questions
November 24, 2022 01:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWe polled people to find out the most common money questions, then we sat down with a financial advisor to talk it over. Listen in for some free financial tips, then talk about it with your LifeGroup and friends with the Conversation Guide. Get the episode 62 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS62
Your Spending Can Change the World
November 17, 2022 01:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBEvery purchase we make is a vote for the kind of world we want to live in. That’s why we asked Dr. Ruth Valerio from Tearfund how our resources impact the world around us. Listen, then use the Conversation Guide to talk it over. Get the episode 61 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS61
Budgeting Brings Freedom
November 10, 2022 01:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBAlex was a young, single intern whose bills were in the red each month. After months of trial and error, learning to budget gave him freedom to pay off debt, do some travel, and even have fun. Learn from his experience, then talk about it with others. Get the episode 60 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS60
Is It Possible to Build Wealth Without Being Selfish?
November 03, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBJohn went from a 14-year-old helping pay the family water bill to building generational wealth for his family—all while being generous along the way. Learn how he did it, then talk about it with people you care about. Get the episode 59 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS59
A Quick Break
October 27, 2022 00:06 - 1 minute - 1.31 MBOur team is spending this week finalizing and releasing this year’s Sisters message from Pastor Amy. You can find her message, and so many other helpful resources, at www.life.church/sisters Sign up to receive emails when new episodes release at www.life.church/yhis Have a great week!
How Much Money Is Enough?
October 20, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBDo you ever find yourself saying, “If only I had ‘x’ amount of money …” or “If I just had more time …”? We’ve all been there. But how much really is enough, and when do we have enough to share? Listen in, then talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 58 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS58
Why We Feel Uncomfortable When Talking About Money
October 13, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWhat is it about money conversations that make our whole body tense up? We asked a therapist, financial advisor, and pastor about how to have a healthy mindset with our $$, and trust us, this might change the way you talk about it with others. Get the episode 57 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS57
Is the Bible Sending Mixed Messages About Time and Money?
October 06, 2022 00:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBWe get a lot of mixed messages about time and money, and even the Bible can feel like it’s contradictory about it. We’ll navigate that tension together in this episode, so listen, then talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 56 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS56
Knowing Who You Are With Pastor Amy Groeschel
September 14, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBIs it possible that knowing Jesus could change the way we know ourselves? Pastor Amy Groeschel shows us how knowing who we are can change everything in the best way. Listen in and then talk it over with your LifeGroup, friends, and family. Get the episode 55 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS55
Finding Hope in Grief
September 07, 2022 17:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBLoss and change are hard. So we sat down with a therapist to find out why we grieve. And she gave us lots of tips for dealing with grief and helping others through it. Once you’ve listened in, talk about it with your friends, family, and LifeGroup. Get the episode 54 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS54
Learning to Rest
August 31, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBHow do you answer the question, “How are you?” Do you usually say, “I’m tired,” or, “Just staying busy”? This pastor’s story will inspire all of us to slow down and experience God more. Listen in, then talk about it with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 53 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS53
Freedom to Feel
August 24, 2022 17:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBIt’s okay if talking about emotions makes you want to run in the opposite direction. This conversation with a therapist might help. Plus, we’ll hear a story from someone who learned how to manage anxiety. You’ll want to talk about it with your LifeGroup. Get the episode 52 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS52
7 Ways to Combat Stress
August 17, 2022 20:10 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBWe all experience stress, but how we manage it makes all the difference. We sat down with some friends and a therapist to talk about how we can manage our stress and have a balanced life. Listen in, then talk about what you hear with your LifeGroup. Get the episode 51 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHIS51
When You Feel Like You’re Faking Your Faith
May 02, 2022 13:45 - 23 minutes - 23.7 MBWhat do you do when you feel like you’re faking your faith? Sam experienced that feeling as a pastor, and what he did next changed everything. His story might just challenge the way you think about, live out, and talk about your faith with others. Get the episode 50 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide50
How Could God …️
April 25, 2022 13:45 - 20 minutes - 21.1 MBAfter surviving a tragic car accident, Katie questioned whether she could still believe in God. Blair discovered that God didn’t fit cleanly in his box of beliefs. Hear their difficult questions about faith, then talk about your own with others. Get the episode 49 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide49
When You Feel Like You’re Losing Your Faith
April 18, 2022 13:45 - 24 minutes - 25 MBCan you really trust that God is good? What if you don’t feel Him? When Christians feel hateful, how can we trust that Jesus is loving? Hear a conversation about these questions and more, then talk about it with someone you trust. Get the episode 48 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide48
Pastor Joakim Lundqvist on Ways to Love Our Afghan Neighbors
December 13, 2021 11:30 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBWondering how to love our Afghan neighbors? Listen in for some practical ways you can help, plus hear some stories of unshakeable hope. Then, talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends and commit to doing something about what you hear. Get the episode 40 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide47
How a Grocery Store Changed a Community
December 06, 2021 11:30 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBGrocery store trips can seem routine and mundane, but this grocery store is empowering an entire community. Trust us—it may just be your new favorite store. Listen in, then talk about it with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 46 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide46
What Is Biblical Justice?
November 29, 2021 11:30 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBJustice can feel like a loaded word, but it’s woven throughout Scripture. When we seek justice, we pursue God’s best for everyone. In this episode, we’ll start a conversation about biblical justice that you can continue with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 45 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide45
Does Everyone Have the Same Opportunities?
November 22, 2021 11:30 - 36 minutes - 33 MBNo two people have the same set of choices or experiences, but education can level the ground for growth. Discover more about how one organization is unlocking opportunities, then talk about it at LifeGroup or with friends. Get the episode 40 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide44
Why We Should Stop Saying “Broken Family”
November 15, 2021 11:30 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBSome families look whole in a different way, and that’s okay. Listen in on a discussion from people with diverse family experiences about how the Church can advocate for families, then talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 43 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide43
Why You Need More Than Self-Care
November 08, 2021 11:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBGod wants wellness for all of us, and in this episode, we’ll explore why through an incredibly powerful story. Then, we’ll hear from a therapist about what well-being is all about. You’ll want to talk this one over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 42 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide42
This Made the Bible More Than a Book for Jon
November 01, 2021 10:30 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBWhat if there’s more to the Bible than “being good”? Discover how Jon made that revelation, hear some incredible stories, and learn more about how our church is committed to being a good neighbor. Then, talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 41 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide41
Pastor Amy Groeschel and Her Mentor, Cheryl, on the Power of Being Present
September 16, 2021 15:01 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBWhat if having meaningful friendships is less about what we bring and more about being fully present? Listen in as Pastor Amy Groeschel and her mentor, Cheryl, give us some amazing relationship advice, then talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 40 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide40
Pastor Amy Groeschel on Unity, Humility, and the Importance of Relationships
September 13, 2021 10:30 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWant to have healthier relationships? Pastor Amy Groeschel challenges us to develop humility, fight for unity, and love people we disagree with. Listen, take her advice, then talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 39 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide39
Pastor Craig Groeschel on Work, Rest, and What Really Matters
August 20, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBWhat does it look like to have a healthy relationship with work and rest? How do we live from rest instead of working for it? Pastor Craig shares about his journey navigating these questions and more. Listen in, then talk it over with your LifeGroup. Get the episode 38 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide38
Pastor Craig Groeschel on Why We Need a Better Way
August 13, 2021 21:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBSometimes it feels like nothing is working. We check off all the right boxes, but life feels empty. So if you’re tired, burning out, or looking for a better way, this advice from Pastor Craig Groeschel is for you. Listen, then talk it over at LifeGroup. Get the episode 37 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide37
When Crisis Strikes
August 02, 2021 10:30 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBOn Christmas Eve of 2020, Adrian was checked into the hospital, where he spent the next 18 days in isolation after a positive COVID-19 test. What he shared about his experience is something you’ll want to talk about with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 36 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide36
The Purpose of Relationships
July 26, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutes - 25 MBWe all want to be a part of something that changes the world around us. But what if that something starts with relationships? We followed some people in LifeGroups who serve their community, and you’re going to want to talk about their story. Get the episode 35 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide35
Dealing With Family Drama and Unmet Expectations? This Is for You
July 19, 2021 10:30 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBEver wish there were a guide for navigating family relationships? We get it. We talked with a mom and her two young adult daughters, and what they shared can help us all have healthier family dynamics. Listen, then talk it over with your LifeGroup. Get the episode 34 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide34
How to Set Boundaries, Have Difficult Conversations, and Stay Friends
July 12, 2021 10:30 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBDoes the idea of setting boundaries make you cringe? You’re not alone. But what if they’re the key to bringing freedom to your friendships? Hear some advice from two pastors plus our Kid Theologian, then talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 33 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide33
Pastor Joakim Lundqvist on the Value of Intergenerational Relationships
July 05, 2021 10:30 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBGen Zers. Boomers. Gen X. Millennials. This episode is for all of us. Pastor Joakim talks about the value of having relationships with people older and younger than you, and trust us, you’ll want to talk this one over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 32 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide32
Wondering How to Find a Mentor? This Can Help
June 28, 2021 10:30 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBMost of us want a mentor, but how do you find one? How do you ask? What do you talk about? We found an incredible mentorship story that can help answer these questions and more. Listen, then talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 31 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide31
We Conducted a Friendship Experiment
June 21, 2021 10:30 - 31 minutes - 29 MBLet’s be honest—making friends as an adult can get awkward. So we conducted a friendship experiment where we followed one person making a new friend. Find out what happened, then talk about it with some new friends of your own. Get the episode 30 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide30
A Black Pastor Meets a Former White Supremacist … Here’s What Happened
May 17, 2021 10:30 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBZech, a former leader of a neo-nazi white supremacist gang, met Stefan, a Black pastor at one of our Life.Church campuses. Trust us—you’ll want to talk about what happened next at LifeGroup or with friends. Get the episode 29 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc.YHISGuide29
When Life Doesn’t Go the Way You Planned
May 10, 2021 10:30 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWhen life takes an unexpected detour, what can you do? Can God still use wrong turns? If you’re questioning your purpose or your life plan hasn’t worked out, Nejla’s story can help. Listen, then talk it over at LifeGroup or with friends. Get the episode 28 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide28
Where Is God When Life Hurts?
May 03, 2021 10:30 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIt’s okay to have doubts and big questions for God, especially in seasons of grief, pain, and uncertainty. If you’re looking for answers and hope in the dark, Adrianne’s story is for you. Listen, then talk it over at LifeGroup or with friends. Get the episode 27 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide27
Dealing With Pain and Regret
April 26, 2021 10:30 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBWhat if regret can turn into something helpful? Hear how Clay, a successful business owner, discovered that the pain, addiction, and regret from his past could pave a better future, then talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 26 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide26
If You Feel Alone, This Story Is for You
April 19, 2021 10:30 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBAshton walked into church as a young, newly divorced single mom, convinced she’d be judged and shamed. But what happened next isn’t what you’d expect. Listen to her story, then talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 25 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide25
3 Incredible Stories to Remind You of God’s Goodness
April 12, 2021 10:30 - 34 minutes - 32 MBTired of bad news? Ready to stop being critical, cynical, and skeptical? These three incredible stories will give you hope and remind you of God’s goodness. Listen, then talk it over with your LifeGroup and friends. Get the episode 24 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide24
Pastor Craig Groeschel on Calming Your Anxious Mind
March 05, 2021 22:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBWhat can we do when worry, fear, or anxiety try to take over our minds? In the final part of the Winning the War in Your Mind miniseries, Pastor Craig talks about a powerful weapon we can wield against worry. Listen, then talk it over with your LifeGroup. Get the episode 23 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide23
Pastor Craig Groeschel on Defeating Negative Thoughts
February 26, 2021 22:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBIn part three of our Winning the War in Your Mind miniseries with Pastor Craig, we learn how to defeat negative thoughts, reframe our perspective, and deal with pain and grief. Trust us, you’ll want to talk it over with your LifeGroup after listening. Get the episode 22 Conversation Guide here: www.go2.lc/YHISGuide22