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PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURE Next Step Questions 1. The gospel is an announcement - meaning it’s good news, not good advice. What’s the difference between following religious advice and receiving good news? 2. Repentance isn’t a shame-driven call to do better, but an...

PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURE Next Step Questions 1. Pruning is an act of removing what is inhibiting greater fruitfulness in our lives. Can you look back on something that was “removed” from your life that, in hindsight, brought a more abundant life? 2. Jesus calls us...

PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURE Next Step Questions 1.  Jesus didn’t come to give a “way,” but to be the Way.  How would you describe the difference between Christianity as “a way” and Jesus as “THE Way?” 2. Jesus calls Himself the Truth - meaning we don’t possess the...

PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURE Next Step Questions 1. Jesus makes it clear that the defining characteristic of his followers is listening and following his voice. Can you name a time you sensed the voice of God speaking and leading you? 2. As “the gate,” Jesus is the...

PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURE Next Step Questions 1. When you experience sin and brokenness in your life, how do you sense God sees you? Do you run from him…or to him? 2. As you read this story, what is unique about the way Jesus responds to each side? How is his...

PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURE Due to technical difficulties, our message from Kaleb Heitzman didn't record this past Sunday. But never fear! Instead, Justin sat down with Kaleb to talk about how to understand our passage in John 6 through the lens of story. In our "I...

PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURES Next Step Questions 1. A.W. Tozer tells us that the most important thing about us is what we think of when we think about God. How have you seen a distorted view of God impact the way your life? 2. Jesus perfectly reveals the Father - his...

Perhaps you believe in God... but what is God actually like? The Old Testament gives us pictures of God's character and purpose in the world, but something astounding happens when the biblical story arrives at the life of Jesus. Unlike other revelations of God before,...

PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURES Next Step Questions 1. Describe your current attitude toward your job - or lack thereof.  How does it impact your spiritual life? 2. We are all prone to a distorted view of work - work is evil, (work inhibits my flourishing), or work is...

PODCAST | ITUNES | SCRIPTURE Next Step Questions 1. Sabbath rest becomes life giving when it moves from being a rule we follow to a rhythm we live. How would you describe the difference between rhythms and rules? 2. What are the biggest hindrances to your ability to...