We all have something we’re trying to stop—an unhealthy pattern, a habit gone too far, or a thought that won’t let go. Most of the time, we tell ourselves, “Don’t.” But no matter how strong our willpower is, the “don’t” cycle rarely works for long. It keeps us stuck, exhausted, and ashamed when we can’t hold it together.

In Part 2 of How to Stop What’s Stopping You, Forrest talks about what to do when willpower runs out. There’s a better way to move forward: surrender. When you reach the end of “don’t,” and finally whisper “help,” that’s where freedom begins.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/Zoy6YCBDR_Y
YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49511849

Denial has a way of keeping us stuck. It can damage relationships, weigh on our conscience, and quietly rob us of peace. What if the first step toward healing isn’t fixing everything, but simply being honest about what’s broken?

In Part 1 of our new series How to Stop What’s Stopping You, Darrin Cantrell explores what happens when we stop pretending everything’s okay and finally step into the light God offers—a light that doesn’t shame or expose us but helps us breathe again.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/5e4rseRiUEo

YOUVERSION NOTES: https://bible.com/events/49507909

Most of us know what it feels like to run on empty—busy, distracted, and worn out. We keep trying to catch our breath, but nothing seems to refill us for long.

In the final installment of our Thirty Words series, Forrest Jenan talks about staying connected to the source of life itself. Jesus invites us to make our home in Him—not to try harder, but to live with a steady awareness that He’s with us, giving us what we need to truly breathe again.

Most of us know what it feels like to get burned by religion — the pressure to perform, the guilt that never quite lifts, the endless cycle of trying harder to be “good enough.” Maybe you’ve felt the weight of it, or maybe you’ve just watched how it can twist something beautiful into something heavy.

What if the spiritual life you’ve been searching for isn’t about trying to reach God at all, but realizing He’s already come close?

In Part 5 of Thirty Words, Forrest Jenan explores one of Jesus’ most surprising missions: to bring an end to the exhausting systems people built to find God. In a story that starts at a wedding with empty jars and ends with joy, we’ll see what happens when grace replaces guilt, and how Jesus reveals a way of life that actually feels like rest.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/RI_1izj_oX4

YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49503130

We all feel the pull to have it our way—with our families, our schedules, our futures. But if we’re honest, even our best attempts at self-rule often leave us tired, anxious, or frustrated. Deep down, most of us long for a bigger story, a wiser way to live, and a community that helps us flourish rather than compete.

In Part 4 of our Thirty Words series, we’re exploring Jesus’ most frequent topic—the Kingdom of God—and what it means for everyday people right now. The “kingdom” Jesus talked about isn’t castles and crowns but a living reality you can step into today—a new way of life where God’s wisdom, love, and justice take root in real time and begin reshaping your world from the inside out.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/s32DIWPTu4A
YOUVERSION NOTES: https://bible.com/events/49498189

Everywhere we look—headlines, workplaces, even our own relationships—we see patterns of harm that keep cycling. We call it brokenness, dysfunction, injustice, self-sabotage… but whatever the name, it leaves people trapped and hurting. Deep down, most of us sense there’s more to life than this and wonder if there’s any real way out of the damage we’ve caused or inherited.

In Part 3 of our series Thirty Words, Jordan Brokaw explores how Jesus stepped into the heart of that problem to rescue and restore, and how His rescue opens a path to freedom and new life for anyone who wants it.
Watch Sunday’s message below, then continue the conversation with the reading plan and resources.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/fgCqQLYLHuw

YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49494795

Deep down, every person wonders if love can actually be trusted. We all long for a kind of love that isn’t just talk but shows up, steps in, and proves itself when it costs something. That ache for real, reliable love is at the heart of human experience.

In Part 2 of our Thirty Words series, we’re looking at how Jesus embodies that kind of love. Forrest Jenan explores the claim that God came to show us what love looks like in action.

Whether you’re skeptical or curious, this is an invitation to discover a kind of love that can shape not only what you believe but how you live.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/f55HRgA0g_A

YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49490834

Every generation longs for good news—something strong enough to break through fear, grief, and confusion. The Christian story begins with just that: God stepped into our world in Jesus to show us what He is really like.

In Part 1 of our series Thirty Words, Forrest Jenan explore the simple announcement at the heart of faith and discover how thirty words can carry hope powerful enough to change everything.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/QhbgR9e-ZjA

There are few questions that unsettle us more than the one that surfaces in the quiet of the night: What happens when it’s over? Whether it’s sparked by a childhood prayer, a funeral, or visiting a hospital room, the thought of death leaves us wondering what comes next and if anything lies beyond the silence.

This week in Staring at the Ceiling, we’ll listen closely to how Jesus spoke about life beyond this one. His words don’t remove every mystery, but they offer a vision of presence, renewal, and love that can steady us in the face of the unknown and give us courage to live with hope now.
Watch Sunday’s message below, then continue the conversation with the reading plan and resources.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/1ASwoK6P_Lk

YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49484691

At some point, most of us find ourselves staring at the ceiling, wondering if our lives really matter. We get caught in endless routines, distracted by busyness or numbing out with screens, but deep down we long to know that our days add up to something bigger than ourselves. That quiet question … Why am I here? …isn’t just about existence, it’s about significance.

This week in Staring at the Ceiling, we’ll look at a moment from Jesus’ life where he uncovered what gets in the way of living with purpose. What if the meaning you’re searching for isn’t found in what you gain, but in the way your life flows outward into the lives of others? Ordinary choices like our words, our time, even the small ways we show up can leave a lasting mark and build a legacy that matters.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/T1CeW_iGcAs

YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49482340

You try to live a good life. You want to make choices you can feel proud of. But the more voices you hear, the harder it gets to know what “doing the right thing” actually means. That tension of wanting to live well but feeling overwhelmed by competing voices can leave you lying awake at night asking, Am I doing the right thing?

In Part 2 of our series Staring at the Ceiling, Jordan Brokaw talks about the simple but profound answer Jesus gave to one of life’s most complicated questions. It’s not a checklist, and it’s not a loophole. It’s a way of living that can guide every decision, even in life’s grey areas.

You don’t have to have the whole map. You just need a compass. And if what Jesus said is true, that compass always points in one direction: love.
Watch Sunday’s message below, then continue the conversation with the reading plan and resources.

YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49477734

Regret has a way of keeping us up at night—eyes locked on the ceiling, replaying the past like it might finally give us a different ending. But it never does. Instead, the weight just sits there, asking quietly but relentlessly: How did I get here?

In the story of Peter, one of Jesus’ closest friends, we see that regret doesn’t have to be the end of the story. There’s a place where the past can remind you, but it doesn’t have to define you—and that place is closer than you think.

In Part 1 of Staring at the Ceiling, Forrest Jenan helps us look at what to do with the kind of regret that lingers. Not by pretending it doesn’t hurt, but by taking it somewhere safe—somewhere it can be met with grace, healing, and even a new assignment for your life.

Sometimes the danger isn’t in doing the wrong thing. It’s doing nothing at all. Or worse, filling our lives with busyness that distracts us from what actually matters.

Sloth isn’t just laziness; it’s the quiet decision to check out when something meaningful demands our attention. It can look like avoidance, apathy, distraction, or even hiding behind productivity. Either way, it slowly robs us of purpose, connection, and growth.

But what if there’s a more intentional, more awake way of being human?

In this message, Brian Ross unpacks the deeper meaning of sloth and explores how Jesus invites us to trade passivity for purpose. Whether you’re wired to chill or driven to hustle, you’ll walk away challenged and encouraged to re-engage with the life you were made for.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/ODwdRRvmhbg

Special Guest: Brian Ross.

You don’t need to turn green and smash things to know what it feels like to lose control. Maybe your outbursts aren’t epic, but they’ve left dents in your relationships and in your peace. Or maybe your wrath stays quiet, simmering just below the surface.

Either way, the result is the same: emotional shrapnel and a nagging sense that your anger is shaping your life more than you’d like to admit.

What if there’s a way to break the cycle? In a world addicted to outrage, there’s a way to feel anger without becoming it.

In Part 6 of our series, Seven Deadly Sins, Forrest Jenan explores how Jesus actually tackles this head-on, not with guilt or shame, but with clarity and an invitation to wholeness.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/VEWTRviGjoY

You’ve probably never plotted to steal a first-class seat from a stranger. But have you ever felt that twinge when someone else got what you wanted—a job, a relationship, an opportunity—and you wondered why it wasn’t you?

Envy rarely shows up with fangs and a villain’s laugh. It hides behind our comparisons, our scrolling, and our silent resentment. And unlike other destructive habits, envy never gives us even a moment of satisfaction.
In Part 5 of Seven Deadly Sins, Darrin Cantrell gets personal with the green monster we often don’t even realize we’re feeding. Using one of the oldest stories in Scripture, we’ll uncover what envy does to our connection with others—and how it quietly distances us from God.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/-c8UFnY9KHQ

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When you think of gluttony, you might imagine massive meals or exaggerated appetites. The hunger we carry often goes far beyond food. Many of us live with a quiet, persistent ache we try to soothe in all kinds of ways: another snack, another drink, another purchase, another scroll. Underneath it all, we’re searching for comfort, peace of mind, or even just a moment of relief.

This week, we’re looking at the deeper meaning behind Gluttony, one of the Seven Deadly Sins. In this message, Jordan Brokaw explores what our patterns of consumption reveal about our desires and how our bodies and souls are more connected than we realize.

What might it look like to live with intention, gratitude, and presence?

Watch Sunday’s message below, then continue the conversation with the reading plan and resources.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/XN-kH5SQMDo

YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49460578

Sex is everywhere. It’s on our screens, in our headlines, and in the stories people tell. But with all the noise, it's easy to feel lost about what love, desire, and connection are really supposed to look like. The messages are loud, but they rarely lead to peace.

This week in our Seven Deadly Sins series, we’re talking about lust. Not to point fingers, but to help us pause and think honestly about how our desires are forming us. Jordan Brokaw offers a fresh vision of sexuality rooted in love, dignity, and the kind of intimacy Jesus invites us into.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/CbV9Hep8bqk

YOUVERSION NOTES: https://bible.com/events/49458561

Greed doesn’t always look like luxury cars and swimming pools full of gold coins. It’s actually more subtle. It can hide behind packed schedules, careful planning, or a desire to be “smart” with our resources. But underneath it all, there’s a question gnawing at us: Will I have enough?

In Part 2 of Seven Deadly Sins, Stephanie Benthin unpacks how greed quietly steals our peace and convinces us to hold on tighter, even when Jesus is inviting us to let go. This isn’t just about money. The invitation to follow Jesus might mean carrying less... so you can receive more from God who provides rest, peace, and purpose.
Watch Sunday’s message below, then continue the conversation with the reading plan and resources.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/nxDEEJV6sPM

YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49455339

You’ve been told to be confident, assertive, and in control—maybe even that it’s the only way to get ahead. But what if the very thing driving your success is quietly sabotaging your relationships, your peace, and your ability to be fully known?

Pride is easy to spot in others but nearly invisible in ourselves, and while it promises strength, it often leaves us isolated, guarded, and exhausted from holding it all together.

In Part 1 of our series Seven Deadly Sins, we’re looking at the one force that often lives at the root of everything that goes wrong: Pride. Jesus offers a better way—one that begins not with proving yourself, but with letting go.

YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49453817

You’ve probably been told at some point that life is one big competition. The better you look, the faster you climb, the more you achieve, the more valuable you are. But what if chasing the win is actually costing you more than you realize?

In a world that tells us to succeed at all costs, many of us are quietly wondering: Was the win even worth it?

In Part 4 of The Unwanted Awards, Jordan Brokaw unpacks the lie behind the relentless pursuit of winning—and offers a better way

YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49450621