Eagle Brook Church Video Podcast

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.

No matter if you're up north, down south, in your car, in your PJs…let's start 2023 worshiping God together. It's time for Eagle Brook Unplugged! Gather your family, share the link with a friend—let's worship along with Eagle Brook Music and hear a message from Jason Strand in this online-only church experience.

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.

It would be beyond amazing to get divine direction on the regular, right? Yes, we'd love to hear from God in moments of desperation, but he cares about the small details of your life, too. So...what does it look like to hear from God on your average Tuesday?

Wouldn’t it be nice if God spoke to you in BIG, bold, neon-sign letters? Super clear, no questions necessary. But God's direction is usually on the subtle side—so how do we discern the steps he wants us to take?

I mean c’mon, it's pretty cool—the Creator of the entire universe wants to chat with YOU. And, honestly, we can all gain a lot from having a conversation with him, too. So, make time to talk…but also make time to listen.

Think back - where did you first learn about sexuality? Maybe it was from a movie, or on social media...from your mom, or friends at school. How did that perspective inform your understanding, opinions, decisions when it comes to your own sexuality - and how do you know if it's healthy? It's one of the church's most requested topics, so we're going there.

Back in the day, "the talk" was pretty much all you needed—you know, the birds & the bees. But today, we're beyond that. Now, the conversation includes gender and identity—slightly more complicated. But there's a way to approach that conversation with biblical truth AND a loving perspective. So, ready or not, we’re going beyond the birds & the bees.

When you try to influence something for the better, we can naturally expect things to get in the way. How do you rise above the voices of opposition without getting discouraged?

Do you ever find yourself saying, “Someday, I’ll…”—but then being disappointed when “someday” never comes? Young or old, we’re all looking for fulfillment + purpose, and it’s not always clear how to get there. But what if the first step to “someday” could happen today?