Elevation Church Podcast

We live in a world of what’s new and what’s next – but, when it comes to living a life of purpose and progress, sameness can be underrated. Discover why the greatest catalyst for change can often be found in the most mundane routine.

The zone. The groove. The flow. No matter what we call it, there's joy when we find it and frustration when we don't. Why does finding it seem so unpredictable? Discover what blocks your flow and how you can get it back this year.

The birth of Jesus may be one of the most familiar stories of all-time, but the heart of the message still challenges us everyday. Discover how Joseph's response to the greatest unexpected announcement in history is the secret to turning what looks like failure into a brand new future.

No one likes it when life blindsides us with a change of plans. This Christmas, discover God's purpose in the unplanned interruptions.

What keeps us from experiencing the full blessing found in faith? Discover what's really holding us back from responding to God's call for our lives.

What does our generosity say about how we trust God? Learn how our faith is stretched though giving and discover why scarcity is where God does His best work.

We make the decision every day: Will our surroundings change us? Or will we be a part of changing our surroundings? God has a strategy in every situation...and it may be simpler than you think.

The evidence of God's faithfulness is all around. And when we understand God fulfills every promise He makes, we can gratefully celebrate all He has done and joyfully sacrifice for all He has planned for our future.

Being brave doesn't mean we have no fear - it means we refuse to be overcome by it. And when we see our weakness through God's strength, we're equipped with all we need to be brave in the face of any any situation.

It's not easy to be brave when it seems like good news is hard to come by. But fortunately for us as Believers, the news we receive is not as important as the report we believe.

There's no limit to the good thoughts God wants us to have. So, why do we waste so much time preoccupied with our doubts and fears? How are we supposed to handle these thoughts? In part two of our series How to Be Brave, Pastor Steven teaches us how to be brave in our faith by developing a courageous state of mind, holding onto the thoughts that come from God, and demolishing the thoughts that take hold of us.

We are all afraid of something. And whether our fear is real or irrational, if we let ourselves get caught up in a sea of worry, we run the risk of drowning in it. What do we do when it feels like our anxiety is overwhelming? How do we find the peace of Jesus in the midst of any storm? Pastor Steven opens our series "How to Be Brave" by challenging us to brave the waves of anxiety in our everyday lives by reminding us who controls the waves, and teaching us practical steps to awaken our faith, quiet our fears, and trust God in all things.

Married or unmarried, relationships are complicated. As believers, we're called to keep Christ front and center in our lives. But commitments to our spouses, friends, and family can cause conflicts of interest. How do we build healthy relationships with the people we love, while keeping God as our first priority? Pastor Steven wrapped up our Meant to Be series by explaining the unnecessary complications that sidetrack us, and show us how we can learn what's truly meant to be in our lives when we put Jesus first.

As Christians, when we hit a rough patch in our marriages or relationships, what is our first reaction? Do we blame the other person and spend all our time trying to fix them? Or do we rely on God's commands to work in our own hearts and change our situation? In part 4 of our series Meant to Be, Pastor Steven, and his wife, Holly, shared personal examples, scriptural insight, and six ways we can allow God to work in our everyday relational challenges.

For better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health . . . These are the vows we take when we get married - but in our current culture we don't always understand the depth of the covenant we're making. In marriage, two are supposed to become one. So why do so many couples struggle with staying together? In part 3 of our series Meant To Be, Pastor Steven explains four ways our life-long relationships are challenged - and shows us how building an anointed marriage begins with the debt-canceling grace of Jesus.