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In this episode, CCEF faculty explore the topic of cultivating gratitude as a Christian. They discuss practical ways to foster gratitude in daily life, the challenges posed by a discontented culture, and the importance of perspective. They emphasize the coexistence of gratitude a ... Show More

In this episode, Gunner Gundersen, Darby Strickland, and Esther Liu discuss the process of progressive sanctification. They explore its meaning and implications, and how it plays out in the lives of believers. How does our union and relationship with Christ serve as the foundatio ... Show More

In this episode, CCEF faculty Gunner Gundersen, Esther Liu, and Darby Strickland discuss the often painful experience of feeling that God is silent. They explore the emotional turmoil and spiritual distress that accompanies this silence, particularly during prolonged suffering, a ... Show More

When we continually struggle with doubts and unbelief, how can we know what is true? How can we believe that truth even exists? 

we’re living out the dream of Bhaktivinode Thakura / what good are my beauty products when this body burns? / isn’t it just sane to recognize and appreciate all that’s provided for me? / because we lack conviction in our spiritual nature, we focus on the differences and suffer / ... Show More

Today’s message takes us to James 1:9–11. Known for its practical wisdom, the book of James is often called the "Proverbs of the New Testament," and today’s passage is a clear example. So far, we’ve looked at trials and wisdom—now James turns to the realities of wealth and povert ... Show More

You’ve prayed, you’ve quoted all the right verses, and yet your thoughts keep running wild. Ever been there? That frustrating place where no matter how much truth you speak over yourself, the fear or self-doubt just keeps circling back. It’s easy to feel like you’re failing spiri ... Show More

People can say all kinds of stuff about us—about our looks, our intelligence, or even job prospects. And sometimes, it can be hurtful. However, we need to always remember that, just because someone says something about us, it doesn’t mean it’s true.  In order for us to figure out ... Show More

In today's episode, "A Prayer When It Feels Like Depression Is Getting The Best Of You," we acknowledge the heavy burden of depression and the challenges it can bring. This heartfelt prayer is a source of comfort and strength, inviting you to lay your struggles before God and see ... Show More

Most people get depressed at times, and many suffer greatly from bouts of major depression. At the heart of the suffering is the experience of severed belonging—of being imprisoned in the pain of separation, unworthiness, unlovability and hopelessness. These two talks explore sev ... Show More

 How do we sleep when our body and mind tell us that we are about to die? My friends, I have been here more times than I’d like to admit. With this, I have learned strategies to fall asleep again, as well as prayer that releases stress. - Kelly Balarie SUBSCRIBE to our sister pod ... Show More

Spiritual liberation is not about attaining extraordinary experiences; it is about releasing the internal blockages that keep us from a permanent state of well-being. The cause of suffering is not life—it is our belief that life must be what we want in order for us to be okay. We ... Show More

We all face stressful seasons in lifetimes when we feel like we’re treading water and barely getting by. Thankfully, God’s Word gives us new strength to keep going, to trust God when it doesn’t make sense, and to handle stress even in the most difficult of times. In this series, ... Show More