God Talk

The OLD Normal?

Will things ever go back to "normal" ? Should we as Christians want them to? Dr. Greg Beutel and John Alvis explore the possibility of if and when things will ever go back to normal in light of the complacency and evil that exists in the world today.

Dealing with Feelings: Confusion

2020 has put everyone on edge, and everyone is dealing with a heightened sense of feelings. Today we explore Confusion - where it comes from, the worst kinds to deal with, the most dangerous ones prevalent today, and how to overcome these fleeting distractions through the Word of God and by the example of Jesus.
Scriptures today: Genesis 3:1-6 // John 8:44 // Revelation 12:9 // Luke 4:9-12 // 1 Timothy 4:1-2 // 2 Timothy 3:1-5 // Matthew 7:15

Dealing with Feelings: Anxiety and Worry

2020 has put everyone on edge, and everyone is dealing with a heightened sense of feelings. Today we explore Anxiety and Worry -- originally intended to keep us safe from dangerous situations, we tend to amplify these feelings to an unhealthy degree and apply them to situations we have no control over. Let's look at how ancient Israel missed God's promise to them, how faith brought them to a place where they could receive God's promise, and how you can apply these lessons to your own life.
Scriptures today: Numbers 13:27-33 // Luke 12:25-31
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Can Christians Celebrate Halloween?

There is always a bit of a debate over what place Halloween ought to have in the life of a Christian. Join me as I examine that topic in this week's podcast.

Dealing with Feelings: Doubt

2020 has put everyone on edge, and everyone is dealing with a heightened sense of feelings. Feelings are a blessing from God, but too many feelings can distort reality and our ability to see our lives clearly. Today we begin a new and exciting message series called “Dealing With Feelings” - stay tuned for Biblical guidance for handling doubt, stress, anxiety and more!
Scriptures today: James 1:5-8 // Matthew 21:18-22 // 2 Thessalonians 3:2-3
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Words to Live By: Discipline

Many good farewells have something in common: it places responsibility in your hands. In other words, a farewell that doesn't leave people changed (for the better) is a sign that their time together lacked depth.
Today we bid farewell to our "Words to Live By" series, and our hope and prayer is that you've found each message useful, applicable, and inspirational for change in your life. We wrap up with an encouragement: you've been given this knowledge and wisdom, so now you have the responsibility of handling it well and doing something with it. You just have to have the self-discipline to move forward, and that's exactly what we're talking about in this powerful message from Pastor Greg.
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Scriptures Today: Proverbs 21:17 // Proverbs 25:28 // Galatians 5:22-23 // 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 // 2 Timothy 1:7 // Matthew 16:21-23 // Galatians 5:16-25

Why I can’t pray for the country

For as bad of shape our country is in the church is in worse shape. I cant pray for the country because I must first pray for the church. If things have to get far worse in this country to get the church to do what it should be doing than that is what we should be praying for.

Words to Live By: Motives Matter

We often hear that "the road to is paved with good intentions," and it's true that good intentions alone are not enough. However, we too often abuse the cliché as an excuse to dismiss focusing on intentions at all. Why you do something matters, according to God, and today Pastor Greg explores exactly why, while prompting you to examine areas of your life where the ends may not have justified the means.
Scriptures Today: Proverbs 16:2 // Genesis 4:2b-5 // Psalm 51:10 // Colossians 3:17-24 // 1 Corinthians 4:5
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Anxiety vs Fear

Worrying won't stop the bad stuff from happening. It just stops you from enjoying the good.

Words to Live By: A Generous Life

Why is it "better to give than to receive?" Today, Pastor Greg explores biblical foundations for living a generous life towards God, others, and those in need.