Relevant Church Podcast

Who gave you your picture of God? And what if watching Jesus challenges the picture you’ve been living with? In this message from Relevant Church’s Jesus Unfiltered series, we explore John 1:15–18 and John 14:6–11 to see how Jesus makes the Father known. Watch how He stops for people the crowd overlooks, speaks hard truths with grace, turns to the Father under pressure, and washes the feet of the...

If God has made himself known, why do so many people still miss him? In “Without Excuse,” part of our Jesus Unfiltered series, Pastor Carl Nichols explores John 1:6–13 and Romans 1:18–20 to unpack how God reveals himself through creation, Scripture, and the people he places in our lives. Through a memorable beach ball illustration, Pastor Carl challenges us to consider whether we’re seeking truth...

AI is changing the way we live, work, and think but what could it mean for our future? In this episode of The Good Life Podcast, Pastor Carl and Pastor Daniel tackle the big questions surrounding artificial intelligence. Could AI take over the world? Are we becoming too dependent on it? And what risks could it pose for the next generation? Join us for an honest conversation about the possibilities...

What if Jesus is bigger than you’ve imagined and closer than you’ve realized? In “The God Who Came Near,” Pastor Carl Nichols kicks off our series, Jesus Unfiltered, by exploring John 1 and the identity of Jesus. He is the eternal God who created all things, yet He stepped into our world, took on flesh, and came near to us. Whether you’re exploring faith, walking through pain, or have followed Jes...

When the world calls for a public execution, how should Christians respond? Welcome back to The Good Life Podcast with Pastor Carl Nichols. In this episode, we tackle a difficult question: Is livestreaming an execution biblical, and how should believers respond to calls for it? We explore the tension between justice and revenge, the place of mercy, and what it means to approach difficult cultural...

Celebrating 16 years of God’s faithfulness and looking ahead with faith for what’s next! Join us as we celebrate 16 years of ministry at Relevant Church. In this special anniversary message, Pastor Carl shares eight things he’s proud of in our church and four things he hopes will define us over the next 16 years. Behind every year are people, stories, and lives changed by Jesus. Today, we honor wh...

Celebrating 16 years of God’s faithfulness and looking ahead with faith for what’s next! Join us as we celebrate 16 years of ministry at Relevant Church. In this special anniversary message, Pastor Carl shares eight things he’s proud of in our church and four things he hopes will define us over the next 16 years. Behind every year are people, stories, and lives changed by Jesus. Today, we honor wh...

Welcome back to The Good Life Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, Pastor Carl and Pastor Daniel tackle all things spooky. From Halloween and horror movies to demons, crystals, and horoscopes, they explore how Christians can navigate it all. Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Where’s the line between harmless entertainment and something spiritually concerning? And how should believers approach practic...

Welcome back to The Good Life Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, Pastor Carl and Pastor Daniel tackle all things spooky. From Halloween and horror movies to demons, crystals, and horoscopes, they explore how Christians can navigate it all. Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Where’s the line between harmless entertainment and something spiritually concerning? And how should believers approach practic...

You believe in Jesus but can you explain why? When someone asks about your faith, are you ready to answer? In “Ready to Answer,” part of our Truth Under Fire series, Pastor Carl Nichols explores how to understand what you believe and share it with gentleness and respect. From the unfolding story of the Bible to why Jesus had to die, this message helps you grow in conviction, deepen your understand...

You believe in Jesus but can you explain why? When someone asks about your faith, are you ready to answer? In “Ready to Answer,” part of our Truth Under Fire series, Pastor Carl Nichols explores how to understand what you believe and share it with gentleness and respect. From the unfolding story of the Bible to why Jesus had to die, this message helps you grow in conviction, deepen your understand...

Are you winning arguments but losing connection with your spouse? Clayton King joins Pastor Carl Nichols on the Good Life Podcast for an honest conversation about marriage, conflict, and what it takes to build a relationship that lasts. Drawing from their own marriages, they unpack how individualism threatens unity, why silence can create distance, and how vulnerability builds trust. They also exp...

Are you winning arguments but losing connection with your spouse? Clayton King joins Pastor Carl Nichols on the Good Life Podcast for an honest conversation about marriage, conflict, and what it takes to build a relationship that lasts. Drawing from their own marriages, they unpack how individualism threatens unity, why silence can create distance, and how vulnerability builds trust. They also exp...

What if the world’s promised deliverer is actually its greatest deceiver? In “The Counterfeit Kingdom,” Pastor Carl Nichols continues our Truth Under Fire series by exploring the warnings in Daniel 7 and Revelation 13 about the Antichrist, the false prophet, and a kingdom that demands the allegiance that belongs to God. This message examines Islamic end-times expectations surrounding the Mahdi, Is...

What if the world’s promised deliverer is actually its greatest deceiver? In “The Counterfeit Kingdom,” Pastor Carl Nichols continues our Truth Under Fire series by exploring the warnings in Daniel 7 and Revelation 13 about the Antichrist, the false prophet, and a kingdom that demands the allegiance that belongs to God. This message examines Islamic end-times expectations surrounding the Mahdi, Is...

The Bible and the Quran mention many of the same people—but why do their stories differ so dramatically? And what do those differences mean for the identity of Jesus and our need for a Savior? In this episode of The Good Life Podcast, Pastor Carl Nichols and Shahriq Khan examine Islamic teachings from a Christian perspective, comparing accounts of Adam and Eve, Moses, Passover, Noah, and the cruci...

The Bible and the Quran mention many of the same people—but why do their stories differ so dramatically? And what do those differences mean for the identity of Jesus and our need for a Savior? In this episode of The Good Life Podcast, Pastor Carl Nichols and Shahriq Khan examine Islamic teachings from a Christian perspective, comparing accounts of Adam and Eve, Moses, Passover, Noah, and the cruci...

The Bible warns of a final Antichrist, but it also says the spirit of antichrist is already at work. How can we recognize it, and what does Scripture say about the man of lawlessness still to come? In this message from Truth Under Fire, we look at the deception that distorts the identity of Jesus, replaces the gospel, and prepares the world for the final Antichrist. We also see how his power will...

The Bible warns of a final Antichrist, but it also says the spirit of antichrist is already at work. How can we recognize it, and what does Scripture say about the man of lawlessness still to come? In this message from Truth Under Fire, we look at the deception that distorts the identity of Jesus, replaces the gospel, and prepares the world for the final Antichrist. We also see how his power will...

Why is Islam growing, and how should Christians respond? Shahriq Khan joins Pastor Carl Nichols on The Good Life Podcast to discuss the spread of Islam, the importance of biblical literacy, conversations about faith with young people, and the church’s role in engaging Muslim communities. They also discuss immigration, politics, and why Shahriq believes Christians need to be prepared for thoughtful...

Why is Islam growing, and how should Christians respond? Shahriq Khan joins Pastor Carl Nichols on The Good Life Podcast to discuss the spread of Islam, the importance of biblical literacy, conversations about faith with young people, and the church’s role in engaging Muslim communities. They also discuss immigration, politics, and why Shahriq believes Christians need to be prepared for thoughtful...

What happens when the teachings of Islam are examined through its own authoritative texts and compared with the teachings of Jesus? In this message from our Truth Under Fire series, we examine passages from the Qur’an and Hadith concerning women, marriage, children, apostasy, unbelievers, war, and religious authority. We then contrast those teachings with the biblical picture of human dignity, fre...

What happens when the teachings of Islam are examined through its own authoritative texts and compared with the teachings of Jesus? In this message from our Truth Under Fire series, we examine passages from the Qur’an and Hadith concerning women, marriage, children, apostasy, unbelievers, war, and religious authority. We then contrast those teachings with the biblical picture of human dignity, fre...

WE ARE BACK!! 🎙️ Welcome back to The Good Life Podcast — Session 3! We’re excited to kick off this new season with a powerful three-part conversation featuring Evangelist and Founder of Christ Underground, Shahriq Khan. In Part 1 of this three-part series, Shahriq shares his incredible testimony of how he encountered Jesus Christ while attending college as a Muslim. His life was radically transfor...

WE ARE BACK!! 🎙️ Welcome back to The Good Life Podcast — Session 3! We’re excited to kick off this new season with a powerful three-part conversation featuring Evangelist and Founder of Christ Underground, Shahriq Khan. In Part 1 of this three-part series, Shahriq shares his incredible testimony of how he encountered Jesus Christ while attending college as a Muslim. His life was radically transfor...