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Life.Church with Craig Groeschel

Life.Church

300 episodes

Each week on the Life.Church podcast, you’ll hear teaching from senior pastor Craig Groeschel or a Life.Church pastor. Get practical, relevant, biblical perspectives on topics that matter to you. Visit us at www.life.church or download the Life.Church app.

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  1. The Supernatural Is Real, and You’ve Felt It | Supernatural: Part 1

    · 35 min

    You decide to start praying, and your mind wanders. You commit to honor God in your marriage, and suddenly you’re arguing more. Why? It could be spiritual warfare. Let’s look at what the Bible teaches about the unseen…

  2. Why Won’t God Bless the Mess in Your Finances? | First Things First: Part 2

    · 35 min

    Feel like you can’t get ahead, no matter how hard you try? Whether it’s work, money, or a relationship, it’s easy to wonder what God wants from you. The good news is, He’s not asking you to figure it out alone. You can…

  3. Your Worry Is Chasing Something Temporary | First Things First: Part 1

    · 35 min

    Worry has a way of convincing you your priorities are out of your hands—that the loudest thing always wins. But you can take an honest look at what's competing for your attention and choose what matters most. Learn how…

  4. Is There a Question God Can’t Handle? | Asking for a Friend: Part 4

    · 36 min

    There are questions you have about dealing with shame from your past: Can God really forgive what I did? Why do I still feel the weight of it? Will this shame ever stop following me? In this message, we're getting the…

  5. You’re Not the Only One Wondering This | Asking for a Friend: Part 3

    · 36 min

    Some questions have lived in the back of your mind for a long time: What happens when we die? How do I know if I'm saved? What does the Bible say about lust? In this message, we're getting the answers from God's Word.…

  6. There’s No Such Thing as a Bad Question Here | Asking for a Friend: Part 2

    · 38 min

    Getting answers to your deepest questions matters, because what you believe shapes how you live. In this message, we’re bringing real, personal questions into the light with grace and truth. NEXT STEPS Have you made…

  7. Finding Truth When Everyone Has an Opinion | Asking for a Friend: Part 1

    · 36 min

    Got a question you've never said out loud? Maybe it's a relationship, a struggle, or something from your past that still doesn't make sense. Opinions aren't hard to find. It’s time to get true answers that can only…

  8. Have You Drifted From God Without Realizing It? | Robert Madu | Wake Up: Part 1

    · 34 min

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  9. What Happened to You Isn’t the End of the Story | Esther: Part 5

    · 32 min

    Something in your life may feel like it's already decided. It seems too late or too broken to fix. But what feels permanent isn't always final. God's not done. He’s still writing your story. NEXT STEPS Have you made…

  10. You're Not as Forgotten as You Feel | Esther: Part 4

    · 34 min

    You've stayed faithful, but nothing's changed. No breakthrough yet. You're starting to wonder if it even matters. What feels invisible to everyone else is seen by God. We're talking about how to keep going when it…

  11. When God Doesn’t Give You Details | Esther: Part 3

    · 33 min

    Feeling stuck? There's a decision or change you need to make. But you're waiting until it feels certain. Sometimes stepping into God's purpose means moving before you have all the details. How do you do that? Let’s…

  12. When Comfort Becomes Dangerous | Esther: Part 2

    · 33 min

    Life feels pretty good right now, and that's not a bad thing. But have you noticed your prayers getting a little smaller? Your faith getting a little safer? Let’s learn how to live by faith and make sure we don’t let…

  13. When Life Looks Nothing Like Your Plan | Esther: Part 1

    · 34 min

    Life doesn't always go as planned, and sometimes it feels like God's gone quiet. But He's still writing your story. Let's talk about finding your purpose in life, even when nothing looks the way you expected. NEXT…

  14. When You’re Connected to Everyone but Close to No One

    · 34 min

    Your feed is full, but how's your heart doing? Discover how to break free from doomscrolling and build the deep, joy-filled connections you're craving. NEXT STEPS Have you made the decision to follow Jesus? You might…

  15. When You Need a Miracle

    · 33 min

    We've all been there—facing an impossible situation and wondering if God even sees what we're going through. We can depend on God completely, even when we can't see the way forward. If you're in a season where you need…

  16. 3 Ways to Prepare for Jesus’ Return

    · 34 min

    Watching the news lately and wondering if these are the last days? Curious about when Jesus might return? You're asking the right questions. In this message, we’ll find the answers together. NEXT STEPS Have you made…

  17. When God’s Will Feels Confusing

    · 35 min

    God promises to guide us, but what does that mean? How do we know what He wants us to do—especially when our path in life becomes unclear? Discover how to recognize God’s voice and follow His direction with confidence.…

  18. The Joy You've Been Missing | Book Club: Part 4

    · 33 min

    Have you ever been told that happiness is shallow? What if that's not the whole story? Pastor Tauren Wells is bringing a message that might change the way you think about joy, and why it's available to you no matter…

  19. Stand Firm and Act Like Men | Book Club: Part 3

    · 35 min

    Most of us don't drift intentionally. It happens slowly through habits we forget to pay attention to. Pastor Joby Martin teaches us five things that quietly derail the people and relationships we care about most, and…

  20. What to Do When God Says Wait | Book Club: Part 2

    · 36 min

    Sometimes we treat waiting like something to survive. But what if the waiting isn't something to push through? What if it's actually where some of God's best work happens? Pastor DawnCheré Wilkerson is teaching us more…

  21. You’re One Decision Away From a Different Ending | Book Club: Part 1

    · 36 min

    Everybody fails at some point. But what happens after? Pastor John C. Maxwell is bringing a message about famous failures, and what's possible on the other side of them. NEXT STEPS Have you made the decision to follow…

  22. What You’re Not Saying | Love Killers: Part 5

    · 34 min

    Most of us don't think of ourselves as dishonest. But the gap between "I didn't lie" and "I told the whole truth" is exactly where a lot of relationships quietly break down. Let’s talk about why what you're not saying…

  23. 4 Signs Your Marriage Is in Trouble | Love Killers: Part 4

    · 35 min

    Every couple fights. The question isn't whether conflict happens, but what you do with it. Better communication in marriage starts with knowing what healthy conflict looks like and how to fight for your relationship…

  24. Keep a Good Marriage From Drifting | Love Killers: Part 3

    · 35 min

    NEXT STEPS Have you made the decision to follow Jesus? You might be wondering what’s next for you. We want to help! Check out these resources to discover what saying yes to Jesus means:…

  25. This Is Killing Your Marriage | Love Killers: Part 2

    · 34 min

    You love each other. But somewhere along the way, you stopped really talking. Stopped pursuing. Stopped showing up for your relationship the way you used to. Let’s talk about how to find your way back to one another.…

  26. The One Habit That Will Save Your Marriage | Love Killers: Part 1

    · 34 min

    You used to fight to go first. First to call. First to reach out. First to make them feel chosen. What changed? We're talking about how selfishness is quietly killing our relationships. NEXT STEPS Have you made the…

  27. When Your Life Feels Like a Dead End | Jesus Always: Part 4

    · 35 min

    “If God is with me, where is He?" It's an honest question. You're trying to do what He's asked, but you wonder if He sees you. The relationship, the job, the habit—something isn't moving. Let’s talk about what to do…

  28. Barely Standing but Still Holding On | Jesus Always: Part 3

    · 32 min

    It’s not that you’ve walked away, but you’re wrestling with God. Why didn't You stop this? Why won't You fix it? This story might be exactly what you need. There's something in it for anyone who's struggling and…

  29. What to Do When God Feels Silent | Jesus Always: Part 2

    · 31 min

    Sometimes, life hits hard. And before you know it, you're wondering if God even sees what you're going through. Let’s talk about what to do when God feels silent—and why that silence isn't the end of the story. NEXT…

  30. Trusting God Without Understanding | Jesus Always: Part 1

    · 31 min

    Trusting God when life doesn't make sense isn't easy. But in this Easter message we're reminded: You don't have to prove your love to God. He's already proven His love to you. NEXT STEPS Have you made the decision to…

  31. When You Don’t Feel Like Praying | How to Pray: Part 3

    · 35 min

    Does prayer ever feel like a transaction? You bring a need and wait for an answer. But God wants so much more than that! Let's find out what it really looks like to connect with Him and experience the power of prayer.…

  32. Praying When You Don’t Know What to Say | How to Pray: Part 2

    · 33 min

    Bedtime prayers, dinner table habits, desperate car-ride moments—you probably picked up prayer somewhere. But are you actually doing it right? Let’s learn how to pray together. NEXT STEPS Have you made the decision to…

  33. What Jesus Actually Said About Prayer | How to Pray: Part 1

    · 29 min

    You know you should pray more—but it can feel like a chore, or like it just doesn't work. What if the problem isn't your effort, but your aim? Let’s learn how to pray like Jesus. NEXT STEPS Have you made the decision…

  34. Staying Mentally Strong | Heal Your Hurting Mind: Part 4

    · 35 min

    You've started putting in the work toward mental wellness. You've even made some progress. But maybe you're worried it won't last. We're learning how to hold onto that mental strength and healing for good. NEXT STEPS…

  35. What’s Holding Your Mind Back | Heal Your Hurting Mind: Part 3

    · 35 min

    You know mental healing is possible—but something keeps getting in the way. The path forward doesn't have to stay out of reach. God wants to help you move past what's holding your mind back. NEXT STEPS Have you made…

  36. God Will Heal Your Mind | Heal Your Hurting Mind: Part 2

    · 35 min

    Is your life just … meh? Nothing's falling apart, but it's not great either. You're stuck in the middle, and it feels lonely. Mental healing takes time, and God is with you through every step of the journey. NEXT…

  37. Heal Your Hurting Mind | Heal Your Hurting Mind: Part 1

    · 34 min

    So often we think that if we had deeper faith, our minds would feel different. But even people in the Bible struggled with their thoughts and emotions. With God’s Word to guide you and steps to renew your thinking, you…

  38. Faith in the Face of Doubt

    · 36 min

    Having faith feels easy when things are going our way. But what about when we’re struggling and we start questioning God? Learn how we can trust Him even when nothing around us makes sense. NEXT STEPS Have you made…

  39. This Love Breaks the Rules | A Church That Pleases God: Part 5

    · 33 min

    Love isn't just a feeling. It's picking up the weight when someone can't carry it themselves. We're exploring what it looks like to love like Jesus, and how it changes everything. NEXT STEPS Have you made the decision…

  40. Choosing Unity in a Divided World | A Church That Pleases God: Part 4

    · 38 min

    We believe the local church is the hope of the world. And we can do infinitely more together than apart. Because when the Church stands united, the world sees Jesus clearly. Let’s talk about how to be unified—and why…

  41. What You’re Missing by Staying Quiet | A Church That Pleases God: Part 3

    · 35 min

    We're all bold about something—our favorite team, our coffee order, our opinions. We're talking about what happens when ordinary people have bold faith. Spoiler: It changes everything. See you there! NEXT STEPS Have…

  42. When Your Faith Feels Flat | A Church That Pleases God: Part 2

    · 37 min

    Does your faith feel flat? The Bible says faith moves mountains, but sometimes it's hard to see that in your everyday life. Discover what a God-pleasing faith really looks like—and how to live it out. NEXT STEPS Have…

  43. What God Really Wants From You This Year | A Church That Pleases God: Part 1

    · 36 min

    There's a difference between knowing God loves you and living in a way that pleases Him. When you truly see God for who He is, it changes how you obey God—not out of duty, but out of awe. NEXT STEPS Have you made the…

  44. Simple Steps to Commit to Reading the Bible This Year | More Days Than Not

    · 35 min

    Reading the Bible more days than you don't will change your life—but let's be honest, it's not always easy. What if the difficult parts held the deepest truths? In this message, discover how to make Bible reading…

  45. Why Can’t I Feel God’s Peace? | He Will Be Called: Part 4

    · 32 min

    Peace came first to people who needed it most. Shepherds in the dark. Then heaven broke through with the Prince of Peace. In this Christmas message, experience the peace that transforms. NEXT STEPS Have you made the…

  46. The Father You’ve Always Wanted | He Will Be Called: Part 3

    · 36 min

    If someone asked you to describe your father, what would you feel? Gratitude? Pain? Nothing at all? Today we're exploring one of Jesus' most powerful names—Everlasting Father—and it will help you see Him in a whole new…

  47. Believing God for Mighty Things | Robert Madu | He Will Be Called: Part 2

    · 30 min

    What happens when your circumstances contradict what God says? You feel forgotten but He says you're favored. The promise seems impossible but He says it's coming. Maybe you've lost the wonder to believe He is a mighty…

  48. When You’re Hurting and Need Guidance | He Will Be Called: Part 1

    · 34 min

    Looking for guidance this Christmas? Jesus came to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you're struggling with loneliness or wondering if anyone sees you, He's the guidance you've been searching for. NEXT STEPS…

  49. 3 Mindsets That Move Us | This Is What We Do: Part 2

    · 36 min

    Have you ever wanted to live generously but weren't sure where to start? Maybe you see needs around you but don't know how to help. Generosity can be something that shapes your life every day. Let’s talk about it more.…

  50. 5 Reasons I Tithe | This Is What We Do: Part 1

    · 36 min

    You work hard, budget carefully, but that nagging fear whispers: What if something happens? Fear has a way of keeping us stuck. We hold tight to what we have—even when we know God's asking us to put our faith in Him.…

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