In this episode, Eric and Alexa explore how to truly know God as a loving Father—and how that changes everything about our identity, trust, and daily walk with Him.

In today’s episode, Eric and Alexa dive deep into the powerful—and sometimes controversial—topic of the Holy Spirit, including the gift of speaking in tongues. We explore common questions and misconceptions, and unpack what it means to embrace the fullness of the Spirit in a way that is authentic, practical, and grounded in truth. Join us for an honest and inspiring conversation! Helpful Resources: Read Acts (all of it), 1 Corinthians 12-14, John 14-16 Read Getting A Grip on the Spirit-Empowered Life by Beth Jones Take the Basics 101 online course: https://www.thebasicsuniversity.com/getting-a-grip-on-the-basics

Pastor Eric and Alexa share their journey of growing closer to the Holy Spirit—real stories, real faith, and practical ways to deepen your walk. Be encouraged and inspired to seek Him more!

Let's explore what it means to live out the wisdom of the Proverbs 31 woman in motherhood—grace, strength, and purpose in everyday life. Tune in for encouragement and practical insights!

The “cutting room floor” of a Sunday sermon is filled with hours of content that goes unheard. So, we’re making time! Join us as we take what’s taught on Sundays and “selah” long enough to help us work what was preached into every day of the week.

Today, we’re talking all things marriage! From hot takes to timeless wisdom from Proverbs, we’re unpacking practical advice for building strong, healthy marriages that stand the test of time. There’s no magic formula—just a million little things that, when woven together, create a thriving marriage. What does your husband wish you knew? What does your wife long for you to understand? Let’s talk about it!

We’re talking all things relationships, dating, and marriage. For many, relationships feel like something they already know how to navigate well, but the real challenge isn’t just knowing—it's applying what we know. In life and relationships, there’s often a gap between what we understand and what we actually do. So, what would it look like for you not only to know the right things but to truly apply them? After all, the quality of your life is determined by the quality of your relationships. It’s within our relationships that we experience both our deepest hurts and our greatest healing and wholeness. Let’s talk about it. _____________________________ FAITH Acronym: F - Face your feelings A - Analyze the scripts I - Individuate or self differentiate T - Take agency H - Harmonize in love

Have you ever been in a difficult season and asked, “God where are you?” Since we know that He is always with us, a better question would be “God, what are you doing here and now?” The reality is that God has promised to never leave us or forsake us. No matter what you go through — God is with you. It’s a simple truth that many of us can nod our heads to, agree on, but in reality, we do not take it heart. The hope of the Christian is that we are always able to walk with God. Let’s chat about it.

When it comes to the dreams in our heart, following God in seasons of disappointment or discouragement requires wisdom, resilience, and trust. God is more committed to your future and the dreams He’s given you than you are! He places dreams in our hearts, but we must be intentional about who we share them with and guard against the enemy of discouragement. While we can’t always escape the seasons of waiting, we can choose to steward our dreams well—refusing to live for the approval of others and instead anchoring ourselves in God’s purpose. Encouragement is powerful, both in receiving it and in giving it to others. Let’s get into it, dreamers.

Sanctification is the journey over the length of our life where the Holy Spirit works in us to make us like Jesus. Your starting place with God is knowing that you are loved — not based on your performance, but based on your identity in who you are in Christ. So much of our sanctification is an inside job. Let’s chat about it.

Jesus talks about money so much throughout the Gospels. If Jesus talks about it, how much more should we? Jesus isn’t concerned about you having money, but money having you. God wants your heart to be free, to be content, to be grateful — one of the things that can happen if we’re not careful is that money can become what we treasure most. Let’s have a conversation about it.

any Christians approach their faith as a set of practices to follow—a religion to adhere to, a church to attend, or a person to believe in. But the real question is: does the person you believe in truly shape and transform who you are? The Christian journey is an inner work that integrates every part of life. Too often, we fall into the trap of living disintegrated lives, separating the spiritual from the secular. The challenge is to bring these parts together, giving Jesus permission to form every aspect of who we are. Let’s talk about it.

When Jesus came to the earth, He came to the very people He created, but they didn’t recognize Him. In the same way, is it possible that God is moving all around us and within us, but we can’t recognize His Hand? As we journey through advent, let’s open our spiritual eyes to see Jesus and recognize Him in our midst. It’s time to slow down, strengthen our eyes, and perceive Him. Let’s talk about it.

The common thread in the greatest arrival in history — the birth of Jesus, is waiting. Waiting seasons hold deep purpose and preparation in the in-between. God wants to use our waiting periods to fuel our anticipation, deepen our identity in Him, and form us along the way. Waiting is never meant to diminish our faith, but to enlarge it. Let’s have a conversation.

All of us deal with insecurity. If there’s anything else that can rob us of what God wants to do in our life is fear. Insecurity has no age limit. It’s not something we simply outgrow; instead, it is something that we must work through. It requires a deep heart work to become firmly rooted in our identity in the Lord. God isn’t surprised or ashamed of our areas of insecurity. Rather, He wants to answer and redirect our fears and doubts off of ourselves onto Him. The only way fear wins is if you stop moving. Let’s get into it.

earning to trust God—in His timing, His training, and His sending in our lives—is a lifelong journey. It’s tempting to want to skip the process, but getting where God wants us to be requires us to lean into every season we find ourselves in. Waiting on God isn’t about holding back, it’s about moving forward in faith. Biblical waiting is active, not passive—it’s a time of preparation, refinement, and purpose. Sometimes God’s timing means waiting, and sometimes it means taking action, and it always leads to being sent. Let’s talk about it.

The “cutting room floor” of a Sunday sermon is filled with hours of content that goes unheard. So, we’re making time! Join us as we take what’s taught on Sundays and “selah” long enough to help us work what was preached into every day of the week.

God’s motivation for redeeming humanity was love — true, genuine, authentic love. His position towards you is love. Does that go in one ear and out the other? It should go straight to your heart, but it’s “too good to be true” for so many of us. Knowing that you are loved, not for what you do, out to be a core and rational belief for every believer. Let’s talk about it.

If we’re going to build our lives on the foundation of Jesus, we need to embrace the full counsel of God’s Word, including the tension it brings. As Christians, we must let the Bible dictate how we navigate every part of life. It's easy to follow Scripture for peace and comfort, but can be difficult when it challenges us in areas of our lives like our money, our priorities, and yes, even our politics. The question is: how do we live well in this world while we’re not truly of it? Let’s talk about it.

Jesus isn’t just a distant or generalized God; He is deeply personal, relational, and the Good Shepherd. While not all leadership is trustworthy, there is One who is—Jesus. But before we can follow, we have to trust Him to lead. Being led by Jesus goes beyond mere obedience. God is after our trust, because when we truly trust Him, genuine obedience follows. He’s not just concerned with what we do but with the depths of our hearts. Jesus wants to be the Lord and Leader of our entire lives—every part of us. He’s seeking to win our trust. Wholehearted submission to His leadership is a journey, not an instant transformation. Start here—join the conversation.