Eagle Brook Church Podcast

Getting picked last in gym class—not a good feeling. We all want to be chosen, accepted, noticed. Now, swap high school for adulthood, and you still feel ordinary, like everyone else is going places except you. Thing is, God chose you and placed you on this planet for a purpose…but you have to choose him, too.

How you feeling? Are you content—happy with the way your life is going? Or are you exhausted, sick, tense, hurting—your soul longing for things to be better? If you don't want to get well, then keep doing exactly what you're doing. But if you do…you might have to take a step of faith and lean into the healing Jesus has to offer.

From snowstorms to hurricanes to earthquakes—storms are nothing to mess with. We can't avoid or ignore them, just like we can't avoid or ignore the storms of life. Bad things happen, and that can be scary. And so, we look to Jesus, notice how he acted in the face of storms, and place our fear at his feet.

You might be surprised to know that most (if not all) Christians have experienced doubt in their faith. No one is immune to it. So, what keeps people in it for the long haul? Can doubts and faith coexist?

Who is Jesus to you? Not to your parents, not to your grandparents, not to your pastor or group leader or spouse. Who do YOU say he is—how does that impact your day-to-day? Maybe you don’t know how to answer, or your answer feels complicated—but engaging with tough questions like this could change your life.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the needs you see around you? The homeless population in your city is growing—how do you help? The war in Ukraine is growing more intense—what can you do? While working to make a difference on your own is good, working to make a difference together is better. So…what can WE do? Let's find out.

Two individuals with two different upbringings and personalities committing to each other for life…what could go wrong?! Sometimes the best things in life can be the most complicated. Yes, we're talking about marriage—it’s never too late to build a stronger one.

Maybe you want to get away, but you can't just drop everything and head to Fiji. And you can't force the things around you to change either. The only thing you can control? Yourself. So, start with the man (or woman) in the mirror—because building a life you don't want to escape starts with you.

You're stressed. And there's about an 80% chance that we're right about that. Most of us walk around "stressed out," even though modern research shows the negative impact on our health and longevity. So how do you get from stress to peace—more like the life Jesus lived?

How's your life? And when we say life, we mean your work life, home life, prayer life, exercise life, family life, self-care life…busy life. Your schedule doesn't need to run things. You can start now to build a life—and a schedule—you don't want to escape.

Hey, are you missing Christmas? You might be thinking, "No definitely not—the tree is up, presents are wrapped, Christmas music on repeat…" Pause. Feeling festive is fun, but don't let it become a distraction from what's true: "this is the night of our dear Savior's birth." If you look away, you might miss it—so look up instead.

Bitterness. Sounds like something your grumpy neighbor struggles with, right? But what about you? (It sounds like you might be harboring bitterness toward that grumpy neighbor...) Time to let it go—it'll lead to healing in you and your relationships.

Little white lie or major fib—dishonesty can happen to the best of us. But if lying is your pattern, it’s most certainly hurting your relationships—with the people in your life and with God.

Whether it's the temptation of clicking “buy now” on Amazon or the seemingly endless pursuit of a life-long dream, no one is immune to discontentment. But at some point, you gottta know—pushing towards the things you want will cause you to miss out on the life you already have.

We all have blind spots—anyone else think it’s unfair that they’re so obvious to everyone but us?! This time, let’s talk about arrogance. And, to be honest, if you struggle with this, you probably don’t think you need to tune in…

The most difficult place to see red flags is in the mirror. Today’s red flag: anger. Sure, on the surface you're calm, cool, and collected. But if it doesn't take much to set you off...this one’s for you.

Life is full of unknowns, but one thing is certain and the same for everyone: you will die one day. Maybe facing that fact will help you come alive while you’re still alive.

We all have unique stories, but we do have one thing in common: we’re alive. God gave each of us one life to live. It’s not perfect—probably not even ideal—but you have a life. So…what will you make of it?

You can't live a perfect life…but you can live a better one. And this isn't just any old unsolicited advice from your second cousin twice removed at your family reunion. We're diving into biblical wisdom on a better way to live.

While climbing the corporate ladder seems like it would be ultimately satisfying…is it? Maybe there's more to success than society's take on getting to the top, money, and influence—and maybe contentment plays more of a role than we realize.

No season lasts forever. Summer is temporary just like your favorite team’s losing streak is temporary. Good seasons give us life and hard seasons are, well, hard. Both serve a purpose in our lives—but wouldn’t it be nice to have a steady hand to hold when the hard seasons inevitably come?

Do you ever think…what's the point? The things you think will satisfy you in life never truly do—at least not for long. So now's a good time to ask yourself: what are you chasing, and is it ultimately worth the effort?

Money money money. It's what makes the world go round—right? It's no wonder that when we need money, we work for it, and once we have it, it's work to give it up. But what you gain from giving is more than financial, and it could surprise you.

Sometimes, things in life feel beyond your control—we're talking bad habits, addictions, sin patterns, etc. You want to break the cycle. How can you gain control of what feels uncontrollable, and where does faith fit in?

Have you ever thought: “What is my purpose… and what if I accidentally missed it?! What if I made a wrong turn somewhere and settled for average when I could have been amazing?!” Deep breath—it’s not like that. If you've ever wondered, "why am I here?"—this one's for you.