Sometimes life brings us down. Difficult situations cause us to become discouraged. This is natural (and inevitable). But here's another kind of discouragement that comes from a sense of "I should be better than this", or, "I thought I was better than that".
Believe it or not, the root of that discouragement is pride—a desire to be strong without God's help. ... Show More
Jul 3
Why Is There No Marriage in Heaven?
For some, this may be the saddest part about Heaven, but it shouldn't be! Fr. Mike dives into the deeper meaning behind this teaching and explains why it's actually good news. He reminds us that Heaven isn’t a loss of love, but the fulfillment of it. In Heaven, you won’t love you ... Show More
5m 54s
Dec 2023
How To Trust God When You Don't Like the Changes In Your Life—Part Two
Change is a part of life. But sometimes, there are seasons when change feels so rapid and relentless that we feel stuck in limbooverwhelmed, exhausted, and not knowing what to do. In this message, Pastor Rick reminds us that God has a purpose for the changes we faceand it’s to ma ... Show More
25 m
Dec 2023
How To Trust God When You Don't Like the Changes In Your Life—Part One
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
25 m
Jul 2023
141. Why am I Holding On?: 5 Truths About Letting Go and Seeing the Good
There is so much goodness in store for us. But we often waste time and energy worrying, ruminating, and second-guessing ourselves. In this mini-episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss how to surrender to the process and trust in the Creator so we are free to spend our energy pu ... Show More
16m 13s
Oct 2024
Living for Jesus in a Culture of Compromise | Unshakable | Part 1
In a culture of compromise, it can be hard to stand firm in your beliefs. How do we hold tight to what Jesus says even when it’s uncomfortable? Let’s find out in this message.Use these resources to create unity at home, in your neighborhood, and at work: https://finds.life.church ... Show More
34m 2s
Sep 2024
When You’re Waiting on God | Jonah | Part 2
No one wants to deal with problems, but you can’t avoid them. You might be waiting for God to step in and fix things, but what if He doesn’t? Does that mean He doesn’t care? Let’s talk about it.If you're facing something difficult, you don’t have to carry it alone. If it’s on you ... Show More
34m 9s
Feb 2025
Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? (Reconciling Two Things: God and Pain)
Have you ever wrestled with the question, “If God is good, then why did this painful thing happen to me?” When we’re deep in hurt, the idea of a loving God can feel impossible to reconcile with our suffering. It’s not about struggling with prayer or faith itself—it’s about wrestl ... Show More
17m 56s
Oct 2021
Am I Too Far Gone For God?
Hey everyone! So today on the podcast, we are talking about the feeling that you are "too far gone" for God or like you have done too much and that you don't deserve the love of God. But the truth is, no matter what, God is ALWAYS with you, and you are NEVER too far from God ... Show More
15m 23s