11 Why Work Matters More Than You Think

11 Why Work Matters More Than You Think

Apr 15, 2026 | 01 Podcasts, Start Strong

Every day, you’re pulled into power struggles at work, at home, and in relationships where someone has authority. When someone has power over you, your instinct may be to resist and protect yourself. When you’re the one in charge, your instinct may be to assert control and get your way. But what if those relationships were never meant to be contests to win or lose? In today’s passage, we discover a biblical framework that transforms authority and submission from problems to manage into opportunities.

10 How Biblical Marriage Solves Your Need for Intimacy

10 How Biblical Marriage Solves Your Need for Intimacy

Apr 8, 2026 | 01 Podcasts, Start Strong

Most people think biblical marriage is just a list of rules, but it’s actually God’s beautiful solution to your deepest need for intimacy. Genesis 2 teaches the three foundational commitments that make marriage fulfilling: specialness, permanence, and becoming one flesh. You’ll discover why Hollywood’s promise of freedom leads to loneliness, what Adam learned before Eve was even created, and why the wisest man who ever lived concluded that permanent monogamous marriage is the path to true happiness.

06 What Does it Mean to Receive Jesus?

06 What Does it Mean to Receive Jesus?

Mar 11, 2026 | 01 Podcasts, Start Strong

In Matthew 10:40-42, Jesus teaches that how we respond to His disciples reveals how we respond to Him, and ultimately, to God. Welcoming believers isn’t just about hospitality; it’s a test of our faith and a path to eternal reward.

02 Why Can’t You Just Try Harder to Be Good?

02 Why Can’t You Just Try Harder to Be Good?

Feb 11, 2026 | 01 Podcasts, Start Strong

You’ve said you’re sorry, promised to do better—but you still feel guilty? Why? Because guilt isn’t just a feeling to shake off. Real guilt requires real forgiveness. In this episode, we’ll walk through another passage from Romans to uncover God’s response to our sin and why that matters more than we realize. If you’ve ever wondered whether your past disqualifies you, or why grace is so hard to believe, this passage has the answer.