Eagle Brook Church Podcast

Maybe you were wow-ed at first by maple-bacon donuts—but now? Been there, done that. Falling snow is beautiful, but too much becomes inconvenient. God sent His Son so you could trade your old life for eternal life. Wow. But John 3:16? You could say it in your sleep. Join Teaching Pastor Jason Strand as he takes a deeper look at the truth of John 3:16 and how we can challenge the curse of familiarity.

Character is the foundation to all good relationships. Honesty, integrity, and trust are a few of the building blocks that lead to thriving relationships. But how do we grow our character? In this message, Senior Pastor Bob Merritt gives practical ways for our relationships to go well. Take a look—your relationships are counting on it!

Words are powerful—no debate. They can inspire and build up, but they can also destroy. So how do we choose our responses wisely? In his message, Teaching Pastor Jason Strand talks about the root cause of what the Bible calls "reckless words" and how we can better watch what we say—and how we say it.

We are called to live in community with each other—but we all know how messy that can be. Conflict happens, and we are left with a choice to lean in and have a crucial conversation or to walk away. Both are defining moments in our relationships. In this message, Senior Pastor Bob Merritt shares practical and biblical ways to help us navigate crucial conversations so that we can have healthy relationships.

God designed us to be in intimate relationships with one another—not physically, but emotionally and spiritually. In this message, Teaching Pastor Jason Strand challenges us to measure the amount of relational intimacy in our lives and encourages us to repair the ruptures that exist within our relationships.

Grab your coffee and cozy up at home for Eagle Brook Unplugged. We'll experience some acoustic worship from Eagle Brook Music and get a peek into the hearts of our teaching pastors through an unscripted conversation, celebrating where we've been and where we're headed.

All of us have broken pieces—broken relationships and dreams, brokenness in our bodies and souls. And sometimes we wonder if we’ll ever be whole again. In this message, Senior Pastor Bob Merritt reminds us that Jesus came to earth to heal our brokenness—and He’ll never give up on us.

For so many of us, anxiety can feel like an endless battle. But it’s a battle we don’t have to face alone. In this message, Jason Strand challenges us to invite God into our anxious moments and trust that He will give us exactly what we need, when we need it.

The world say that weakness is a problem—something to be ashamed of. But in this message, Senior Pastor Bob Merritt challenges us to stop viewing our weaknesses as drawbacks and start seeing them for what they really are: Ways for God to show up in our lives in big ways.

Troubles in this life are a guarantee. But how we respond to them? That’s up to us. In this message, Teaching Pastor Jason Strand challenges us to ask God for help rather than trying to get by on our own—because He is the ultimate refuge in times of trouble.

What’s the cure for soul fatigue—when you’re not just physically tired but weary deep in your soul? In this message, Senior Pastor Bob Merritt encourages us to truly surrender ourselves to God. Because only in surrender can we find true rest and peace.

Ever feel like quitting? You’re tired. You’re weary of dealing with the same sin, same fights, same issues. In this message, Teaching Pastor Jason Strand challenges us to endure when we feel like quitting and learn to trust God in the waiting.

How can we reach one more person, family, and community at a time with the love of Jesus? Only with your help. In this message, Senior Pastor Bob Merritt challenges each of us to make a sacrifice, take a step of faith, and get involved with our church’s mission of reaching people for Christ.

When it comes to money, who do you trust? Your bank? Your 401K? Your investor? In this message, Teaching Pastor Jason Strand challenges us to trust God, first and foremost, with our money—because when we put Him first in our finances, we’ll always have what we need. If you're interested in taking the 90-Day Challenge, visit this page.

If we don’t learn how to control our money, it will have the power to control us. In this message, guest speaker Dave Ramsey outlines what God’s word teaches about money, challenging us to follow its principles to experience financial freedom.

As followers of Christ, we’re in a spiritual battle against an enemy that we can’t see. In this message, Pastor John Alexander shows us why we need every piece of God’s armor to resist our enemy, stand firm, and win the battle.

It’s easy to wonder what God’s will is for our lives. Does He want me to go this direction or that one? Take this job or chase that dream? In this message, Senior Pastor Bob Merritt outlines a few simple steps to take to discover God’s will for your life—so that wherever we go and whatever we do, we can be faithful to Him.

Each of us have different natural gifts, talents, and passions. But if you’ve put your faith in Christ, you also have a spiritual gift. In this message, Teaching Pastor Jason Strand challenges us to discover our spiritual gift—because it’s the key to understanding the unique calling that God has placed on your life.

We all battle something within ourselves—insecurity, anxiety, addiction, fear. And when we let these things fill us, we become vulnerable to temptations that can hurt us. In this message, Senior Pastor Bob Merritt challenges to instead be filled with the Spirit, and the fullness of life and power that comes from Him.

Sin, no matter how small in our own eyes, separates us from a holy and perfect God. So where does that leave us? Hopeless? In this message, Teaching Pastor Jason Strand encourages us with the truth that, through Christ, we are no longer separated from God. In Him, can are saved from our sin and made alive again.

If you’re a believer, you have the same Spirit in you that rose Christ from the dead. You are strong. So why don’t we always feel strong? In this message, Pastor Jason Strand challenges us, through all of life’s ups and downs, to rely on the power and strength of the Holy Spirit rather than on our own strength.

Everybody struggles with something. But we aren’t alone in our struggles. In this message, Pastor Bob Merritt reminds us that, in Christ, we were chosen, adopted, valued, and forgiven. We belong to Jesus Christ—and that changes everything.

When the storms of life hit, we often wonder if God will show up and give us courage to face our fears. In this message, Pastor John Alexander challenges us to put our trust in God when we’re afraid and boldly ask Him for help—because when we do, He’ll certainly give us the courage to carry on.

How would you live today if you knew you were dying? Would you risk more, share more, or love more? In this message, Senior Pastor Bob Merritt challenges us to do just that—and not wait until we’re dying to start living. Because when we take that risk, God will show up in significant ways.

We all need healing in some area of life—whether it’s physical, emotional, or relational. In this message, Teaching Pastor Jason Strand looks at the story of Naaman in 2 Kings and how he was miraculously healed—and, through it, Jason challenges our own expectations and doubts around the topic of healing.