"Let's Talk About Church" With Dr. Joel MuddamalleRegardless of your church background, there are a lot of questions around the topic of church.What defines a church? Who gathers these people? Why do they meet, and what keeps them together? And what are they supposed to do when they gather? On this episode, our friend Dr. Joel Muddamalle, Director of Theological Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries, answers our questions about finding a church and staying at a church. Learn about God's intention and purpose for His Church in a world full of different opinions and priorities.Related Resources:-Reflect on what Scripture says about the message you heard, and see what challenges, convicts or encourages you, with our free resource "Now What? A Guide To Process and Apply Biblical Messages."-Give your teens a stronger foundation to embrace a biblical worldview and learn to navigate complex topics at Summit Ministries’ Student Conference!-Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

It's easy to question if we really heard from God.How do you know with confidence what His voice sounds like and what His will is? We want certainty or the outcomes we desire, but learning to hear from God isn't a one-size-fits-all formula. Our new friend and author Abby McDonald joins us on the podcast for an episode all about how to hear from God. Learn four ways to recognize His voice even when He doesn't speak directly.Related Resources: Order a copy of Abby’s book, Shift: Changing Our Focus to See the Presence of God. Connect with Abby, and download her free resources at abbymcdonald.org. Download our free resource “Choosing To Trust Over Taking Control,” and release the desire to orchestrate how things turn out by settling your soul with 10 days of scriptural reminders about God’s unfailing faithfulness. Click here to download the transcript of this episode.

When hurtful situations leave us worn out and unmotivated to spend time with God, sometimes we need more than just a pep talk.We need a friend to come alongside us with biblical Truth and encouragement, showing us practical steps we can take right away. In her new devotional, You’re Going to Make It, Lysa TerKeurst wants to be that friend for you. This week, she's taking over the podcast to share one devotion each morning that will give the biblical Truth and encouragement you need when hurtful situations leave you worn out and unmotivated to spend time with God.Day 5's devotion is called “Three Steps To Overcome Anxious Thoughts.”Related Resources:Sometimes we need a reminder that there is so much more to our one incredible life than the sum total of our heartbreak. Order Lysa TerKeurst’s new devotional, You’re Going to Make It: 50 Morning and Evening Devotions to Unrush Your Mind, Uncomplicate Your Heart, and Experience Healing Today.Join our next Online Bible Study! Together, we’ll be reading Lysa TerKeurst’s new devotional, You're Going to Make It: 50 Morning and Evening Devotions to Unrush Your Mind, Uncomplicate Your Heart, and Experience Healing Today, as we develop an intentional plan for staying connected to God that can apply to the rest of our year. Sign up now.Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

When hurtful situations leave us worn out and unmotivated to spend time with God, sometimes we need more than just a pep talk.We need a friend to come alongside us with biblical Truth and encouragement, showing us a practical-steps plan we can take right away. In her new devotional, You’re Going to Make It, Lysa TerKeurst wants to be that friend for you. This week, she's taking over the podcast to share one devotion each morning that will give the biblical Truth and encouragement you need when hurtful situations leave you worn out and unmotivated to spend time with God.Day 4's devotion is called “Who I Am Doesn’t Feel Good Enough.”Related Resources:Sometimes we need a reminder that there is so much more to our one incredible life than the sum total of our heartbreak. Order Lysa TerKeurst’s new devotional, You’re Going to Make It: 50 Morning and Evening Devotions to Unrush Your Mind, Uncomplicate Your Heart, and Experience Healing Today.Join our next Online Bible Study! Together, we’ll be reading Lysa TerKeurst’s new devotional, You're Going to Make It: 50 Morning and Evening Devotions to Unrush Your Mind, Uncomplicate Your Heart, and Experience Healing Today, as we develop an intentional plan for staying connected to God that can apply to the rest of our year. Sign up now.Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

When hurtful situations leave us worn out and unmotivated to spend time with God, sometimes we need more than just a pep talk.We need a friend to come alongside us with biblical Truth and encouragement, showing us a practical-steps plan we can take right away. In her new devotional, You’re Going to Make It, Lysa TerKeurst wants to be that friend for you. This week, she's taking over the podcast to share one devotion each morning that will give the biblical Truth and encouragement you need when hurtful situations leave you worn out and unmotivated to spend time with God.Day 3's devotion is called “Choosing Trust Over Taking Control.”Related Resources:Sometimes we need a reminder that there is so much more to our one incredible life than the sum total of our heartbreak. Order Lysa TerKeurst’s new devotional, You’re Going to Make It: 50 Morning and Evening Devotions to Unrush Your Mind, Uncomplicate Your Heart, and Experience Healing Today.Join our next Online Bible Study! Together, we’ll be reading Lysa TerKeurst’s new devotional, You're Going to Make It: 50 Morning and Evening Devotions to Unrush Your Mind, Uncomplicate Your Heart, and Experience Healing Today, as we develop an intentional plan for staying connected to God that can apply to the rest of our year. Sign up now.Click here to download the transcript for this episode.