With host Pastor David guiding honest, thoughtful conversations rooted in Scripture and shaped by real life. This new format tackles the questions many of us quietly wrestle with: Why does God sometimes feel distant? How do I make sense of the Bible? Is Jesus really the only way to Heaven? A new episode posts every Monday, so whether you’re new to the podcast or returning, we invite you to listen in as we learn together what it looks like to follow Jesus in everyday moments. The World’s Biggest Small Group brings simple and meaningful reading plans and video series t...
Latest episodes
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29 min
What if Jesus Was Right?
Jesus asked His disciples the question: "Who do you say that I am?" and every person today must also answer that question. In this episode Lindsey Medenwaldt joins us to talk about…
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29 min
How Do I Talk With People of Other Faiths?
When you see a sticker that says "Co-Exist" and it has symbols for seven different religions how do you respond? Does co-exist mean we have to agree? On this episode Carder Price,…
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26 min
How Do I Raise Spiritually Strong Kids?
Almost two-thirds of kids raised in church stop attending church after they turn 18. So how do we parent our kids in such a way that they "own" their own faith even after they leav…
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33 min
How Should We Talk About Sin?
Nobody wants to talk about sin. But how can we introduce this topic to friends without sounding judgemental while also presenting truth? Pastor Jon Furman joins the podcast for thi…
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28 min
Who Am I ... Really?
Who are you when you strip away your accomplishments, failures, and the expectations of others? In this episode with authors Jessie Cruickshank and Julia Schmaltz, we explore what…
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33 min
Why Am I So Anxious?
Is it really possible to "be anxious for nothing..." as Paul writes in Philippians? And what is the role of medicine in addressing mental health issues? Those topics and more are d…
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24 min
Is Suicide My Only Option?
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and on this episode Sam Eaton shares both his experience with a suicide attempt, but also the hope he has found since that day. This…
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30 min
Where Are You Now, God?
When tragedy strikes it's normal to wonder why God didn't keep the tragedy from happening. Through her own personal story, Tammy Trent offers comfort, perspective, and insight for…
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25 min
How Do I Talk With My Kids About Sex?
Talking about sex with your kids doesn't have to be awkward. In this episode Kelly Edmiston, author of the book "Shame Free Sex Talks", helps prepare parents for the ongoing discus…
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21 min
Why Am I So Exhausted?
For the Believer, life will constantly be in conflict with the world and culture around us. It can be exhausting. On this episode Pastor and Author Max Lucado draws from the story…
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23 min
Is the Gospel Safe?
Anne Wilson joins the podcast to talk about being bold for Jesus in a world and culture that can sometimes be less than friendly to the Gospel. With songs like "My Jesus", "Strong"…
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26 min
How Do I Prepare My Teen for School?
Growing up in today's culture is hard for anyone, but especially teens. How do you parent teenagers in a world of Smartphones, social media, and a culture that seems to be forcing…
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26 min
How Close Are We to the Return of Jesus?
Jesus made a promise to someday return to earth and make everything right ... but when? That's a question that has been asked ever since the first century. But with everything goin…
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26 min
Does Prayer Change God's Mind?
There are several places in scripture where the prayers of a person move on the heart of God and things change ... but did the prayer actually change God's mind? On this episode we…
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30 min
Are God & Science Incompatible?
Science & God, are they mutually exclusive? Or, can science and faith live in harmony to give us a better understanding of both God and Science? On this episode we talk with Matt W…
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33 min
What Are the 7 Toughest Topics in the Bible? (Part 2)
The bible was written for us, but not to us, so when we come across some passages that seem odd, outdated, or just plain weird we can be tempted to just skip over them. Context is…
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33 min
What Are the 7 Toughest Topics in the Bible? (Part 1)
The bible was written for us, but not to us, so when we come across some passages that seem odd, outdated, or just plain weird we can be tempted to just skip over them. Context is…
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23 min
Can We Trust the Bible?
If so much of the Christian faith rests on the Bible, can we trust it as the final authority? On this episode Pastor Chris Nye walks us through how the bible was compiled and how i…
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31 min
What Makes a Good Dad?
Defining masculinity today is hard. Be strong but not intimidating. Be confident but not arrogant. Lead but don’t dominate. Take charge, but also step back. It’s a balance that’s h…
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29 min
God Did What?!
A "Small Group" is made up of people, and on this episode we meet Taylor, a member of our community with a testimony that involves sexual abuse as a child, drug use at 14, pregant…