Elevation Church Podcast

We all have parts of our lives that aren’t turning out quite like we planned. But how do we know when it's time to keep pushing or just cut our losses? And how can our disappointment help direct us to the life God designed for us all along?

Our imagination can be amazing – but it can also get the best of us, and we find ourselves chasing thoughts into places God never intended us to go. So how do we take control of our minds and begin to think the way God designed us to?

Frustration comes in all shapes and sizes - disappointment, impatience, other people. The good news is that God still has a way of working in all of our frustrations. But what are we supposed to do when we're too frustrated to wait on Him?

We all deal with stuff we don’t want to talk about. Bad decisions, addictions, frustrations. But what if the struggles meant to destroy us could actually point us toward our future purpose?

Often our biggest failures, flaws and setbacks are what we allow to label our lives. How do we move past the painful details and experiences to stay focused on God's greater purpose for us?

No one said pursuing our calling would be easy. But what happens when the opportunity we’ve been chasing doesn’t turn out the way we planned? And how do we keep pushing when it feels like we're failing?

We all run from the things that scare us. But God didn’t design us to be chased by our fears. So how do we challenge this mindset with the truth and promises of God?

Do we really know what love is? Not empty, surface love – but true, unconditional love. And how does our ability to be loved affect how we express love for others?

With a constant feed of news, noise, and entertainment all battling for our attention, how do we decide where to draw the line with our distractions? How do we know what God wants us to prioritize in our over-crowded lives?

It can be easy for life's daily distractions to cause us to lose sight of what's real and what's important. So where do we look for relief when we've backed ourselves into a cave of condemnation and self-doubt?

There’s nothing more important than the attitudes and perspectives we hand down to the generation after us. As Christians, how do we play a part in shaping our families, our communities, and our nation?

Is life just a series of random events, or does God have a grand plan? What happens when we’re not sure if the place we’re at is where we’re supposed to be?

We have the tendency to think of success as a final destination. But, what if we’re still a long way off from where we’d like to be? How do we find both contentment and the strength to keep stretching?

It can be hard to let go of what we’re used to and reach for something new. How can we be sure God’s still got us covered? And what can we do to get past our present circumstances?

Life is full of surprises. And sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between an obstacle and an opportunity. So how do we keep stretching when the path we’re on hits an unexpected speed bump?