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The Response of a Lifetime, Part 2: Bad to Badder // Andy Stanley

When life goes from bad to worse, will you simply react—or respond as if God is still with you?

Oct 19, 20250

The Response of a Lifetime, Part 1: God of the Pit // Andy Stanley

Your life isn’t defined by what’s been done to you, but by how you choose to respond—especially when every instinct says to react.

Oct 12, 20250

Andy Stanley - October 5

We never know how one small invitation might change someone’s story… until we offer it.

Oct 5, 202535 min

Worth The Wait, Part 3: His Will, His Way // Joel Thomas

The hardest part of waiting isn’t always the delay itself. Sometimes it’s the uncertainty of why God seems absent when we need him most.

Sep 28, 20250

Worth The Wait, Part 2: Peace-filled Dependence // Joel Thomas

We’re convinced that if we just do the right things, life will turn out the way we want—but what do you do when the formula breaks and you’re left waiting, powerless, and discontent?

Sep 21, 20250

Worth The Wait, Part 1: Your Future Self // Joel Thomas

Our biology and culture push us toward impatience, but God calls us to trust that what he’s doing in us is worth the wait.

Sep 14, 20250

Be Rich 2025: A Conversation with Bruce Deel // Andy Stanley and Bruce Deel

Andy Stanley’s conversation with Bruce Deel highlights the inspiring work of City of Refuge, a Be Rich partner dedicated to moving people from crisis to independence.

Sep 7, 20250

Too Good To Miss, Part 4: Don't Miss Great // Andy Stanley

Not everyone will have the opportunity to be famous, but everyone has the opportunity to be great.

Aug 31, 20250

Too Good To Miss, Part 3: Family // Andy Stanley

Family can be both the most rewarding and most challenging part of life. The challenge is accepting the messy “real” while still aiming for God’s “ideal.”

Aug 24, 20250

Too Good To Miss, Part 2: Jesus // Andy Stanley

People miss or dismiss Jesus sometimes, but when they do it’s usually for an unnecessary reason.

Aug 17, 20250

Too Good To Miss, Part 1: Future Proof // Andy Stanley

We don’t miss out in life because opportunities aren’t there—we miss out because we let deception, distraction, or disobedience rob us of them.

Aug 10, 20250

Three Reasons // Andy Stanley

Life is better connected—because spiritual growth, care, and accountability happen in relationships, not in rows.

Aug 3, 20250

My Story, My Song, Part 6: Taste and See // April Farmer

Worship isn't just for the mountaintop—it's a lifeline in the valley. Even in your most painful, confusing moments, you can choose to praise God and experience his goodness.

Jul 27, 20250

My Story, My Song, Part 5: Oceans, No Longer Slaves, and I Speak Jesus // Holly Goddard, Tann Smith, Mark and Clarissa Gibson

Our stories of struggle, loss, and redemption are powerful reminders that God never leaves us alone. Today features stories of three of our worship leaders: Tann, Mark, and Clarissa.

Jul 20, 20250

My Story, My Song, Part 4: Spirit of God // Joel Thomas

If you’re curious, cautious, or somewhere in between, the Spirit invites you to lean in, let go, and be led.

Jul 13, 20250

My Story, My Song, Part 3: Battle Belongs // Andy Stanley

When we choose to fight our battles on our knees, we surrender control and invite God to do what only he can do.

Jul 6, 20250

My Story, My Song, Part 2: God Is Love // Andy Stanley

Whatever picture we have of God isn’t enough.

Jun 29, 20250

My Story, My Song, Part 1: Bigger Than I Thought // Andy Stanley

When we see God for who he is, we’re able to trust him even deeper.

Jun 22, 20250

Challenge Accepted, Part 3: Depending // Joel Thomas

Our trials, temptations, and tension shape us—and they have a way of revealing who or what we’re truly depending on.

Jun 15, 20250

Challenge Accepted, Part 2: In & Around // Joel Thomas

During trials, our tendency is to ask God to change what’s going on around us. But God is more interested in transforming what’s going on in us.

Jun 8, 20250

Challenge Accepted, Part 1: Choosing Hard // Joel Thomas

The easy path is tempting, but God often does his greatest work on the hard road—where faith, obedience, and courage grow.

Jun 1, 20250

Ultimate Survivor // Clay Cooney

Jesus didn’t come to help us win at survival. He came to show us how to surrender so we could truly live.

May 18, 20250

When GOOD Becomes god, Part 2: Order of Operations // Samer Massad

The problem isn’t what we love, it’s the order in which we love. Disordered love leads to disordered desires—and ultimately a disordered life.

May 11, 20250

When GOOD Becomes god, Part 1: Idol Factory // Samer Massad

All of us are tempted to take “good things” and worship them as the “ultimate things” that shape our purpose and identity.

May 4, 20250

Grace & Truth: The Beach Version // Andy Stanley

God doesn’t size you up and write you off—and neither should you. In God's eyes, you're invited to move forward, not remain stuck in the past.

Apr 27, 20250

Easter 2025 - Thomas // Andy Stanley

The resurrection isn’t just a story—it’s the event that launched a movement and changed everything. If Jesus really rose from the dead, his resurrection has real implications for your life, your faith, and your future. In this Easter message, we talk about this event, why we celebrate it, and why it is the anchor for everything we believe.

Apr 20, 20250

Death Of A King // Andy Stanley

Death had the last word because death was the consequence of sin—but not anymore. Jesus, God’s final King, crushed both sin and death and invites us to reign in life through him.

Apr 13, 20250

Death To The King // Andy Stanley

As followers of Jesus, we have all wrestled with the same tension at some point: we all want to be saved, but we don't always want to submit. In this message, we talk about the difference between "Jesus the Savior" and "Jesus the King" and why it's the most important thing.

Apr 6, 20250

Take Aim // Joel Thomas

You were created on purpose, for a purpose. Without clear vision, you’ll drift into coasting, and coasting always takes you downhill.

Mar 30, 20250

Deeper Wider, Part 5: Just Because // Andy Stanley

Before inviting Peter to follow him, Jesus asked Peter to “put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” After a night of fishing with no success and despite his reservations, Peter agreed: “But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” At some point, every Jesus follower will face their own “because you say so” moment. Like Peter, we won’t know what hangs in the balance or our decision. It’s better to find out than miss out. Ready to engage in Deeper/Wider? We in invite you to make a commitment at DeeperWider.com/commit.

Mar 23, 20250

Deeper Wider, Part 4: Obstacles // Joel Thomas

All of us face obstacles to generosity. The common denominator for our obstacles is a desire for more. The apostle Paul taught that true wealth isn't found in accumulation but in contentment. And he shows what it looks like to place our hope not in riches but in God who richly provides.

Mar 16, 20250

Deeper Wider, Part 3: The Plan // Andy Stanley

Everyone has a generosity plan, but most people prioritize spending first and leave giving as an afterthought. Jesus flipped the script on that approach with “Seek ye first” living. Embracing this financial template is a tangible expression of submission to our King.

Mar 9, 20250

Deeper Wider, Part 2: Defining Terms // Andy Stanley

Jesus redefined generosity—not as spontaneous or sparing, but as intentional and prioritized. His approach ensures we don’t put our trust in riches but in God who richly provides. Choosing to follow his definition of generosity results in greater impact, less worry, more joy, and more peace.

Mar 2, 20250

Deeper Wider, Part 1: Everything // Andy Stanley

Biblical generosity is informed and fueled by the acknowledgment that God owns it all. We are simply managers. When we adopt that posture, we view everything we “own” as a potential tool to further the agenda of our King. We will give first and adjust our lifestyle accordingly. Christians who adopt this perspective as the organizing principle for their personal finances find it easier to surrender the other components of their life as well. As Jesus made clear, the number one competitor for our devotion to God is our devotion to more. More money and more things.

Feb 23, 20250

The Last Kingdom, Part 5: Unstoppable // Andy Stanley

Jesus’s kingdom is not advanced by force, but over time through transformed lives. We are invited to participate in its expansion.

Feb 16, 20250

The Last Kingdom, Part 4: Fight Like the King // Andy Stanley

The fight of faith is about becoming more like Jesus, not about defeating enemies.

Feb 9, 20250

The Last Kingdom, Part 3: Beyond Pledging Allegiance // Joel Thomas

People all over the world claim to be Christian, based on a belief Jesus is the ultimate king. But at times, we can find ourselves living in defiance of the very king we swear allegiance to.

Feb 2, 20250

The Last Kingdom, Part 2: Reclaiming the Plotline // Andy Stanley

The term "Christ" was originally a royal title meaning "Anointed One" or “King,” not a name. And the message of the Gospel is not just about personal salvation, but about aligning with the reign of Jesus as King.

Jan 26, 20250

The Last Kingdom, Part 1: Lost in Translation // Andy Stanley

If we re-center our faith around the arrival of a King rather than a ticket to heaven, we will discover why his arrival and his kingdom is good news for all people.

Jan 19, 20250

Made for More // Andy Stanley

Just as the apostle Paul wrote to the Jesus followers in Ephesus, you were made for something more than yourself. You are God’s workmanship, and you’ve got something to offer God’s Kingdom.

Jan 5, 20250

Christmas Celebration // Andy Stanley

Dec 22, 20240

Sinners Like Me, Part 3: Misfits & Embarrassments // Andy Stanley

The lineage of Jesus is full of people with stories that would make anyone blush, including the likes of King David and Lot’s daughters. But in spite of jaw-dropping choices people made, God’s purposes marched forward.

Dec 15, 20240

Sinners Like Me, Part 2: Party Crasher // Andy Stanley

Rahab is one of a few people in the lineage of Jesus that wasn’t Jewish — she was a Canaanite. Not to mention, she was a prostitute. But neither of those things kept her from being used by God in an incredible way.

Dec 8, 20240

Sinners Like Me, Part 1: The Back Story // Andy Stanley

The story of Judah and Tamar is probably not one we would have mentioned if we were the ones telling the back story of Jesus’s ancestors. However, many times God’s story highlights the unlikely and the undeserving.

Dec 1, 20240

The Power of a Made Up Story, Part 3: Planting Seeds // Joel Thomas

We have the power to influence the posture of our heart — but how?

Nov 24, 20240

The Power of a Made Up Story, Part 2: Unforgiving Servant // Joel Thomas

Our capacity to forgive is flow from what we’ve been forgiven. So, how much forgiveness is enough?

Nov 17, 20240

The Power of a Made Up Story, Part 1: Lost Things // Joel Thomas

Jesus uses the parables of Lost Things to demonstrate His love for us.

Nov 10, 20240

Miracles: Then & Now, Part 4: In the Zone // Andy Stanley

While we can't predict when miracles happen, there is a posture we can take that increases the chances of God doing a supernatural work within us.

Nov 3, 20240

Miracles: Then & Now, Part 3: Don't Lost Hope // Joel Thomas

Our circumstances don’t define how God feels about us. So how do we navigate those circumstances when we don’t get the miracle?

Oct 27, 20240

Miracles: Then & Now, Part 2: Mystery and Inconsistency // Andy Stanley

Miracles are at God’s discretion to further God’s purposes.

Oct 20, 20240