God Talk

On this episode of God Talk, Pastor Greg explores the reality of " ubiquitous evil" and what it means to live as a follower of Christ in a world surrounded by evil. Drawing from 1 John 5:19, he challenges us to recognize how evil can influence our work, relationships, character, physical goals, good deeds, and even our own pride. He encourages us to develop eyes to see evil, recognize how it can t...

Join Dr. Greg Beutel as we begin our new series, Anxious About Nothing, with a message on health, anxiety, and the fear of death. Watch Now as we look at why death creates so much fear, what the Bible says about heaven, and why our hope rests in the resurrection of Jesus.

On this episode of God Talk , Pastor Greg explores a simple but profound question: What does God truly desire? While we often come to God with our own wants, needs, and prayers, Scripture challenges us to consider what He desires from us. Drawing from Hosea, Matthew, and 1 Samuel, Pastor Greg examines four things God says He values above religious ritual and outward sacrifice: steadfast love, a pe...

Join us for the final message in our Solomon series, “You Reap What You Sow.” Watch now as we look at how Solomon’s choices caused his kingdom to crumble, and what his life teaches us about obedience, conviction, and the seeds we are planting in our own lives.

On this episode of God Talk , Pastor Greg uncovers one of the most common addictions that few people ever recognize: the addiction to control. While many of us think of addiction in terms of substances or destructive habits, the constant need to control people, circumstances, and outcomes can quietly rob us of the peace God wants us to experience. Through biblical teaching and practical insight fr...

Join Dr. Greg Beutel for Part 4 of our Solomon series as we look at how even God’s blessings can become dangerous when they take God’s place. This week, we’ll talk about Solomon’s wealth, treasures, wives, and the warning that too much of a good thing can make us spiritually sick.

In this episode of God Talk , Pastor Greg challenges listeners to examine whether they're truly growing or simply settling into spiritual comfort. Drawing from years of ministry, he compares spiritual stagnation to the "death rattle," the final stages before life fades. Just as churches, businesses, and relationships begin to decline when they stop growing, the same is true of our walk with Christ...

Join Dr. Greg Beutel as we continue our series on Solomon and look at what it means that he built a magnificent temple for the Lord. We’ll talk about giving God our best and what it looks like to build a true temple for Him in our own lives today.

What if one of the most common sins isn't something you're doing, but something you're not doing? In this episode of God Talk, Pastor Greg explores the often overlooked concept of the sin of omission from James 4:17: "If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin for them." While many Christians focus on avoiding obvious sins, Scripture also teaches that failing to...

Join Dr. Greg Beutel as we continue our Solomon series with the moment God says, “Ask for whatever you want,” and Solomon chooses wisdom. We’ll look at how Godly wisdom differs from worldly wisdom, and why it’s the key to navigating real-life decisions about family, work, money, and purpose. Watch now and ask God for the wisdom to know His will and the courage to live it out.

In this episode of God Talk , Pastor Greg explores what it really means to become "spiritually chiseled." Drawing from his own recovery after injury, Michelangelo's famous sculpture of David, and the power of water to shape stone, he explains how God transforms us not only by adding spiritual disciplines to our lives, but by chiseling away everything that keeps us from becoming who He created us t...

Join Dr. Greg Beutel as we kick off a new message series, “Solomon,” looking at how this often-overlooked king laid a foundation for a God-blessed life. This week, we’ll see from 1 Kings 2 that strong foundations don’t just happen; they’re built with intentional choices that either welcome or block God’s blessing. Watch now and consider what your own life and family are truly built on.

In this episode of God Talk , Pastor Greg challenges us to look beyond life's disappointments and recognize the fingerprints of God at work. When hardship comes, it's easy to focus on the pain, the unanswered questions, and everything that's going wrong. But what if God has been leaving evidence of His presence all along? Through powerful personal stories, including the final days with his father,...

Join Dr. Greg Beutel as he wraps up the “Safety Nets” series with a message on dependency. How hidden addictions and unhealthy attachments quietly take over our lives. We’ll look honestly at things like substances, habits, and relationships, and learn what it means to say, “God is enough.”

What do you do when life doesn't turn out the way you expected? In this episode of God Talk, Pastor Greg explores the reality of life's crises and the crossroads they create. Whether you're facing an early-life crisis, a midlife crisis, or wondering what your purpose is in retirement, every season brings questions about identity, meaning, and direction. Pastor Greg shares personal conversations an...

Join Dr. Greg Beutel as we continue our “Safety Nets” series, looking at the false security of materialism and retirement savings. We’ll see how Scripture calls us away from trusting in stuff and toward trusting in God, who provides and calls us to generous, sacrificial giving. Watch now and be encouraged to rethink what “security” really means.

On this episode of God Talk , Pastor Greg reflects on America's 250th Birthday and asks an important question: What will it take for America to remain blessed for another 250 years? From faith and family to freedom and the cultural shifts shaping our nation, this episode explores why America's future depends on more than politics; it depends on our faithfulness to God. Join the conversation as we...

In this episode of God Talk, Pastor Greg shares a powerful conversation with a former military veteran and diplomatic security agent who admitted that he was more nervous attending church alone than he ever was entering a combat zone. Why do so many people feel anxious about visiting a church? Is it fear of being judged, not fitting in, sitting in the wrong seat, or simply walking into a room full...

Join Dr. Greg Beutel as he tackles a surprising topic many Christians quietly wonder about: necromancy, psychics, astrology, and seeking secret knowledge about the future. We’ll look at why God is so clear about these things in Scripture and how trusting Him with an unknown future actually brings real peace and freedom.

Why does life seem filled with both incredible highs and devastating lows? In this episode of God Talk , Pastor Greg explores the biblical purpose of life's mountaintop experiences and valley seasons. Looking at the lives of Moses, Elijah, and Jesus, he shows how God often uses spiritual highs not as permanent destinations, but as preparation for the challenges that lie ahead.

Join Dr. Greg Beutel as we continue with our sermon series “Safety Nets." This week, we’re looking at why we lie, who we lie to, what God says about it, and how His grace can free us to live in truth. Join us as we ask God to open our eyes to the lies around us and inside us.

In this thought-provoking episode of God Talk , Pastor Greg explores one of the most mysterious and debated passages in Scripture: Revelation 13 , the mark of the beast, and the meaning behind the number 666. Could the prophecy written nearly 2,000 years ago be unfolding right before our eyes?

Life hurts, and when it does, we all reach for something. Either God or the same old sins and dysfunctions that keep wounding us. This Sunday, Dr. Greg Beutel continues our ‘Safety Nets’ series by looking at the roads of pain, destructive coping, and trust in Christ through the stories of Lot’s wife and Mary Magdalene. Join us as we talk honestly about temptation, addiction, and what it looks like...

Pastor Greg explores how biblical examples of Jesus' rare compliments reveal what pleases God, emphasizing faith, authenticity, sacrifice, and humility. This episode offers insights into aligning our actions with divine approval and understanding the value of genuine trust and truth in faith.

Join Dr. Greg Beutel as we continue our “Safety Nets” series with a message on denial, why we lean on it, how it blinds us to the truth, and what God offers us instead. Live now as we look honestly at our faith, our repentance, and God’s grace and learn how real truth brings real freedom.