Eagle Brook Church Video Podcast

Everyone is fighting for something: freedom, healing, faith, a job, your marriage, your kids…The question isn't whether you'll face battles—it's how to keep going when you're tired and ready to quit.

We hear it all the time: “Prayer is powerful.” But do you ever feel like your prayers—aren’t? The book of James offers an encouraging look at how prayer can become one of the most powerful parts of your faith.

Have you ever won an argument—but walked away feeling like it wasn’t actually worth it? Maybe you settled your case, but you lost a relationship in the process. Pride hurts everyone. Yet while the world loves winning, God loves humility.

Have you ever left a conversation thinking, “Well, that escalated quickly”? Whether it's with a spouse, friend, coworker, or family member, it's sometimes too easy to say something you'll regret—and tear someone down in the process. In a world where our words carry so much power, it’s up to us to use them for good.

Generosity sounds great in theory, but when it comes down to practicing it, there can be tension. Vacations, home projects, dinners out…all SO tempting. But James reminds us of what’s important—helping people in need. On our own, we may not be able to do much, but together, we can do a lot. 

Looking the part isn’t the same as living it out. Faith is too important to fake. It’s time to take your faith beyond the weekend.

The toughest decisions happen somewhere between what you want, what others think, and what God may be leading you toward. With so many voices speaking into our lives, how do we know what's just good...and what's God?

Think of your biggest problem—and reframe it. It may just be your greatest opportunity for growth, strength, joy, and a deeper relationship with God.

You don’t have unlimited time, so don’t waste it chasing success, status, or momentary happiness. Start living for what actually lasts.

Ever feel like you’re doing a whole lot, but never actually getting anywhere? When everything feels important...nothing truly is. Maybe the answer isn’t doing more—but doing less, on purpose.

Living with   “no regrets” sounds great...until your past keeps bubbling up and impacting your present. It's time to stop looking back, break free from your past, and trust God with your story—because it's not over yet.

Most of us spend way too much time living in “what if” land. And it’s exhausting. So...start now—it's never too late to quiet the noise, stop spiraling, and trust God with what’s in front of you. 

Life is short, but most of us still live like we’ve got endless time. Spoiler: You're going to die one day. But...there's a loophole. Through Jesus, death loses its power—and your life gains real purpose.

Easter changes everything. Because when you understand the cost of the cross and the power of the Resurrection, it reshapes how you see your life, your future, and God’s love for you. 

You can spend your life chasing success and still miss what matters most. Jesus offers a different path—one where true greatness isn’t about getting ahead, but about using your life to serve in ways that actually make an impact.

When life feels out of control, prayer brings you back to what matters most. It’s not about having it all figured out—it’s about turning to God, right in the middle of the mess, and trusting him with your story.

We all have things we struggle to say no to—habits, cravings, distractions that promise satisfaction but leave us feeling stuck. But when we start saying “no” to the things pulling us away from God, we create space to say “yes” to the life he wants for us.

Bodies fail, minds spin out of control—we all face moments where we just can’t fix what’s broken in our lives. But when you bring your need to Jesus, you'll find something powerful: a God who still heals, restores, and meets you right where you are.

Is there someone God has on your mind—someone you feel led to tell about Jesus? But how do you start that convo, what do you say...and when do you bring it up?! Deep breath. Sharing your faith doesn't need perfection. Just show up with love, be real, and trust God with the rest.

Knowing about Jesus is one thing—actually knowing him personally is another. The Gospel of Mark is the shortest account of Jesus' life, based on firsthand encounters with him. Real conversations. Real situations. Authentic experiences. Let's get to know him.

Jesus calls his followers "disciples"—people who listen to him, talk with him, and look to him for guidance. And as disciples, we have an important job: to help reach others for him so they can get to know him, too.

It comes from the Greek word  baptizo,   to be baptized, which means to immerse, submerge, or dip. If you've put your faith in Jesus today, last month, or years ago, our job as followers of him is to take that step—to be baptized and live out your faith in him.

When's the last time you shared your faith with someone else? As a Christian, you don't have to get everything right, but Jesus does give us one job: to be ambassadors in reaching people for him—and it's always the right time to start.

A hard truth about marriage: it's not always sunshine and butterflies. If you're longing for things to change, the best option can seem like walking away. But lasting love comes from committing to choosing them, not comparing them to something "better."

Jesus showed us that love is more than a feeling. It's a daily decision to show up for someone, again and again...and again. Sometimes that means loving in ways that don't come naturally—but that kind of effort can make all the difference.