Criticism is a tricky one. Most people will agree at some level that criticism can be very helpful as we grow in a profession, craft, ministry, or as a person. However, it is so hard to receive criticism without immediately building up defensive walls. In this episode we discuss the value of criticism, as well as how to properly receive and process it.

Have you ever felt that you totally missed the moment or calling God had for you? It is a weighty feeling in which the enemy tries to convince you that all is lost. The good news is that God is bigger than all of that. In this episode we talk about God’s redeeming power and purpose for us in spite of how often we tend to miss it.

2024 has been a great year. We want to take a moment to celebrate all that God has done in the lives of young adults.

Often we are driven by the desire for instant results and immediate answers. However, this is not how life works, and that can lead to frustration. Join us as we talk about how God is at work in seasons of waiting and how we can experience joy in the midst of it.

We should always want to live with our yes on the table for all God has for us. That should be the default posture of our hearts. There are also times we can best honor God and maintain the quality of our commitments by saying no to people and good things. In this episode, we discuss how to know when we should say no and how to do so with grace and humility.

Serving. It is something in the church we are often asked to do and many times we feel obligated to do. What should the Christian’s response be to serving and ministry, especially when life can demand so much time and energy. In this episode we discuss the importance and the joy of putting a Yes on the table for God who first gave us a Yes in Christ Jesus.

Getting hurt stinks. It is definitely tough when we experience hurt that comes from within the church. The key to getting through this is identifying the hurt, its source, and dealing with it in a way that provides healing and forgiveness. Navigating hurt the right way will bring glory to our Savior as we remain faithful to his church while also extending grace to others.

Culture is what we create it to be based on a set of values and beliefs. As followers of Christ, we don’t want to adjust to the climate of the world but set the tone for Jesus’ Kingdom on earth. In this episode we talk about why culture matters in both our ministries and personal lives.