THRIVE CHURCH PODCAST

In the face of pain and tragedy, tears and screams, the question of God’s love and power begin to loom over many of our hearts - can there really be a good reason that God allows suffering? Join Pastor J.B. as he examines the different perspectives offered by many to reach an answer, uncovering Jesus’ response to evil and the hope He wants to give us. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We&a...

Even if Jesus really did walk the earth and the Bible is really well documented and preserved, can we really know that God exists through these findings? Is there any objective evidence for the existence of God? Join Pastor JB as he scours for different deistic arguments through a variety of resources, research, and reasoning, connecting the reality around us to display God’s presence. - Credit fo...

Learning about God’s goodness makes us wonder: how can there be a good reason to make such a troublemaker as the devil? Join Pastor Nick Osborne as he dissects this puzzling question by studying the purpose of creation and the origins of corruption, revealing how the intricacies of God’s love play into it all. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a Stainless Steel Thrive W...

How can we really know that Jesus existed back then, and not just blindly believe what our Bibles say? These are good questions to ask! God does not call us to blindly follow any claim, but for us to develop a sound faith in Him - how will you respond when He reveals Himself to you?  Join Pastor J.B. as he weighs the evidence and claims both for and against Jesus to show the firm basis of the Chri...

Can the similarities between Jesus and other gods throughout history “disprove” the Christian faith? How can we be sure that Jesus wasn’t just a mythically derived story? Join Pastor J.B. as he dives into the many sources and claims, seeking sound answers and insights, and returning to the root of the message made by Jesus’ story and salvation. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've...

As we reflect on the story of Jesus on this Easter weekend, can we really trust in the claim of his resurrection? Join Pastor J.B. on this Easter Sunday as he explores the different reasonings and theories surrounding the resurrection of Jesus, and the implications of these findings for us today. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a Stainless Steel Thrive Water Bottle fo...

Have your doubts ever held you back from fully trusting in Jesus? Or have your doubts been silenced by others in the past? Are we supposed to just accept what we’re told? Our faith in Jesus can come with doubts as we wrestle with our relationship with God, and that’s not always a bad thing! Tune in to Pastor J.B. as he teaches us how God comforts and encourages us among our questions, and how we c...

Heartbreak. A word that leaves a bitter taste among our relationship goals and dreams. Why does God allow breakups? How does He want us to respond when it happens to us? The ground truth is: God wants you to flourish. Nothing will prevent Him from loving or caring for you less. He is there with us in our darkest valleys, in our most broken moments. Tune in to Pastor Nick Osborne’s message as he of...

When you’re only scanning for the negative, you’ll easily find just that. We can be just as good at noticing the things our loved ones are doing right as we are at noticing what they’re doing wrong, and that perspective that we choose carries immense power and influence. Do you have a godly perspective and focus? Join Pastor Tim Osiowy as he shares how we can embed gratitude into our DNA, to pract...

Have your closest relationships that once felt like a blessing now hit a ceiling? Do you feel an exhausting strain between you and your loved one that just won’t go away?  Love is not just a feeling; love is a skill, one that we practice in every interaction with our loved ones. Join Pastor J.B. to master how to connect more tenderly, peacefully, and lovingly towards those you love, and to use the...

Have you ever found the feelings of your love fading? Do you have a relationship that started out so sweet but is now struggling to survive? Love stretches beyond our feelings and daydreams, and we need a godly mindset on love to pursue what God has set for us. Join Thrive Preaching Student Carmen Lam as she reflects on Jesus’ mentality of servanthood and humility, teaching us God’s way to fight f...

You’ve examined their character, you’ve considered the compatibility between you two, you’ve weighed out the factors and details of your long-term future. What else is there to look for? How do you know for sure that he or she is the one for you? Join Pastor J.B. as he guides us through some final thoughts before the big decision. Whether you're single or married, tune into this message to di...

While good character is foundational and powerful in our relationships, is character all there is to dating and marriage? Could there be something more to finding our best match? Join Pastor J.B. as he continues exploring the realm of romance by considering the compatibility factor. Discover how to apply compatibility, drawing from God’s wisdom, to cultivate godly romance. - Next Steps 💪  • Are y...

What do we do when past failed relationships leave us confused and insecure? Is there a better way to find love that lasts? What does the Bible even say about finding the right person? God made us for relationships, and wants to bless us in better ways than we believe. Sometimes, that involves working within us to become the right partner. Join Pastor J.B. as he tackles burning questions in the da...

Can we really achieve a relationship that looks like the fairy tales that captivate us? What does God say about chasing after a picture-perfect romance? Join Thrive Preaching Student Timson Hui as he explores the dynamic between chemistry and commitment in a godly marriage, and provides three biblical and practical ways to cultivate the relationship God wants to give you. - Next Steps 💪  • Are yo...

Have you ever felt so frustrated struggling through some of your closest relationships, like an injured athlete limping through a race? The truth is, we all have our “love limps”, so how do we nurture godly relationships that feature two limping people? Join Pastor JB in the first episode of “Is It Love?” as he explores the various limps and misunderstandings of love, and how we can seek God for w...

What can King David’s last words teach us today?  A person’s last words can reveal their core thoughts and values, containing powerful messages and godly wisdom for those who come after them. Join Pastor JB as he explores how God revealed His eternal perfection amidst David’s mortal limitations, uncovering God’s transcendent promises and hope to all of us today. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to T...

What do God’s promises with David in the past mean to us in the present? As we learn what God speaks to David in the context of his life and leadership of Israel, we can discover just how much God empowers and steadies us today when we face the biggest twists and turns of our lives. Because God keeps His Word, you can be secure in what He says!  Join Pastor JB as he unveils how God’s promises to K...

Who do you call on when you face overwhelming challenges? Like calling someone on the phone, we won’t hear much of God if we don’t choose to call on Him.  Tune in as Pastor Bon Marasigan draws from King David’s songs of experience and faith to teach us how to be strengthened in His Name, and to spread Jesus’ hope and good news to those around us. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We'v...

How do we receive more of God’s presence as we look to a new year? God’s presence isn’t just a comforting feeling or a warm idea, but He works in more powerful ways than we know to reach us, protect us, and grow us. Join Pastor Tim Osiowy as he explores God’s presence working through the people of Israel during times of change, trouble, or triumph, and teaches how God can do the same in us when we...

How does the birth of Jesus make a difference in our lives today? While this season of happiness may remind us of the messes we hide from others, the pain we suppress, or the busyness we endure, Jesus Christ brings good news that is greater than the brokenness we feel. Join Pastor JB as he shares how Jesus’ birth reveals the magnitude of God’s love for you, to rescue and restore you. - Next Steps...

What is the cost we carry when we don’t count on Christ? God has the room to change our lives when our hearts seek what really counts from His point of view.  Join Pastor JB as he explores King David’s story of reliance to challenge us on our dependencies and to reveal how God counts and cares about you. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a Stainless Steel Thrive Water B...

In our journeys to knowing God and growing in Him, it’s okay to struggle - the question is, what will you do in the face of that trouble? Join Pastor Nick Osborne as he looks back on David’s faith journey to identify how God built up his faith, and how David, despite disarray and fear, dared to persevere, knowing the good God gives and the cost of not following Him. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW...

Have you ever wished for a second chance to do something differently? How many times have you wanted to change how the past played out? Join Pastor JB as he shares God’s wisdom of hindsight, and equips us with God’s Word to face future frustrations, from fear to faith, from bitterness to blessings, from regret to redemption. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a Stainless...

How do we handle the guilt, shame, or consequences of our mistakes when we feel pinned down by them? Join Thrive Preaching School Student Carmen Lam as she reveals riveting realities about making mistakes, and shares methods to mature and move on, not to mope and meddle, when we have messed it all up. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a Stainless Steel Thrive Water Bott...