What do you do when you can’t see what’s next—and the waiting starts to wear you down? Most of us carry a quiet how question into Christmas: How will this work out? How do I get through this? How long can I keep waiting? We don’t always say it out loud, and we’re not always sure who to ask. Yet that feeling of being disoriented, stuck, or unsure is more common than we admit.

This Christmas Eve, we explored what it means to find direction when clarity is missing. Not by pretending life is tidy or offering quick fixes, but by telling a story of presence, trust, and hope that holds even when the path forward isn’t obvious.

It is possible to survive the hardest days of our lives yet still feel lost when the crisis is over. When we are stuck in the past or weighed down by how we’ve been hurt, we might be physically present, but we aren't truly free.

In Part 3 of The Way Home, Forrest Jenan looks at how Jesus’ way of love—often dismissed as soft or impractical—is actually the most powerful, pragmatic strategy for navigating a chaotic world and healing deep fractures.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/8RRp4X2Rl2s
YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49540289

A life that feels meaningful, connected, and whole is something we all want—especially at Christmas. But somewhere along the way, relationships can fray, distance grows, and we’re left wondering how to fix what’s broken without making it worse.

In Part 2 of The Way Home, Forrest Jenan invites us to see reconciliation as a way of life—one that restores what’s been separated, heals division, and helps us move through the world with the same grace we celebrate in the Christmas story.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/qBNNEWs6r4k
YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49535552

Life rarely falls apart all at once; usually, we just drift until we wonder, "How did I get here?" Willpower alone often fails to get us back on track, but Christmas offers a different hope: help comes to find us.

In Part 1 of The Way Home, Forrest Jenan explores the "quiet drift" of life and the Christmas promise of a God who comes to the rescue. If you feel lost or stuck, this message offers a powerful reminder: you don’t have to navigate your way back alone.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/-4nmRduRNZM
YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49533403

There are moments when we wonder why we keep tripping over the same patterns—repeating choices that hurt our relationships, our future, and even how we see ourselves. There’s a built-in drift toward self-destruction and shame that shapes more of our decisions than we realize

But there’s real hope. Jesus doesn’t enter our lives to point out what’s wrong—He comes to lift the weight we’ve been carrying: regret, secrets, and the parts of ourselves we avoid.

In Part 4 of Hardwired, Forrest Jenan invites us to see Jesus as the One who carries what we cannot, leading us into healing, freedom, and a new way to live.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/guOFHg8qUeU

YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49529882

We all feel the pull toward what’s easier—avoiding the hard conversation, putting off the change we know we need, staying comfortable. Jesus understood this wiring long before science named it.

In Part 3 of Hardwired, Forrest Jenan looks at the two paths we all choose between every day: the one that feels easy in the moment and the one that leads to the kind of life we deeply want. Why do we fight against the very choices that bring growth, peace, and real transformation? How does Jesus offer the strength we need to take the harder, better path?

You probably know someone who needs to change but won’t—someone stuck, hurting, or repeating choices that damage their life and the lives around them. But we rarely stop to ask a harder question: what if we’re doing the same thing?

In Part 2 of Hardwired, Brian Ross invites us to consider a different path—one where openness becomes the doorway to healing. Drawing from Psalm 95 and the story of a God whose nature is deeply and relentlessly good, Brian gives an honest look at how we get stuck, how we stay stuck, and what becomes possible when we finally loosen our grip and allow God’s goodness to reshape us from the inside out.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/3vG2PAAattg

YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49523239

Special Guest: Brian Ross.

Many of us move through life with a quiet ache for connection. Even with full calendars and constant activity, we still long to feel known and to belong — because we were made for it. The need for relationship is built into who we are.

In Part 1 of our Hardwired series, we’ll look at the moment Jesus meets a woman who felt on the outside of everything and makes space for her with dignity and compassion. Her story shows that belonging isn’t accidental or earned — it’s created when we make room for one another. When we do, connection begins to heal what loneliness has worn down.

Most of us have tried reading the Bible and walked away thinking, “I don’t get it.” That’s because we all read the Bible through a particular lens — and sometimes those lenses make it harder to see what’s really there.

In this message, we discover a better way to read the Bible — one that brings clarity instead of confusion. When you see it through the lens of Jesus, the story comes alive, and you might just see yourself differently too.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/IlMJa3DcXzk
YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49516406

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