Anchor Church IL

When you're dealing with a difficult person, sometimes it feels like there are only two options: "forgive and forget" or "cancel them". Neither choice seems adequate.   Dealing with toxic people can be exhausting, devastating and heart wrenching, leaving you feeling powerless. Today, Nick wants to give you some tools and ideas of how to love people, without neglecting your own needs.

The discovery of aliens 👽 would be detrimental to Christianity 💥 Or would it? 🤔 In this episode, we will consider if aliens and Jesus mix 🧪 By the end of this unconventional topic, you will be able to say whether or not the Bible leaves room for the existence of intelligent life on other planets.

Do you like the way you look? According to one study, four out of five of you would say “no.” Body image issues can hurt your confidence, fill you with shame, and keep you in fear.   In this service, you will discover three truths to break the chains that hold us down.

One of the most serious threats you are facing is one that doesn’t get enough attention. We live in a time when it is not clear who to trust, what to believe and if you can ever be sure about anything. During this episode, you will discover why you should search for truth despite the circumstances.

Feel like quitting your job? Can't take your diet any more? Can't go one more day with that person in your life? If you give up now, would you regret it? In this episode, you will discover the three powerful words that will help you decide if you need to keep moving forward. In addition, these words could also fill you with strength when you are on E!

Shame is public enemy #1. Right now, shame is seeking to destroy your confidence, ruin your sleep, sabatoge your relationships, burn your dreams, distract you from your goals, and rob you of joy. It is contributing to addiction, violence, depression, aggression, bullying, eating disorders and suicide. In this episode, you will discover three new names that will help you overcome shame in your life...

If there was one thing you could do to further your career, infuse meaning into your life, and figure out how to get along with your opinionated uncle during the holidays, would you be interested? In this video, you are going to discover what we are considering the very starting point for nearly everything that matters in your life.

Sometimes you just need some encouragement and today’s episode is just that. This was originally recorded for Anchor Church’s grand opening January of 2021

When it comes to poverty, there are two major questions. The question of responsibility (the “should” question) and the question of possibility (the “could” question). As we go about our lives, let’s remember those who are less fortunate and explore what we can actually do to make a meaningful difference.

 Amidst the unknown of this week and even the rest of 2020, many of us are wondering - what’s the point of pain?

In this talk, Nick tackles the topic of politics. People are hurt. People are angry. Our country is divided. Both sides are convinced that the other will not only hurt our country but be the death of our country. How are you supposed to understand these current political issues? What can you do to bring a better future?

You are capable of far more than you realize. You were made to impact lives, to bring change, to serve others. Now, if you were to be really honest, you would admit that it is far more comfortable staying where you are at and doing what feels safe. But, if you take a risk to pursue your purpose, you have no idea what that could mean for you. In this episode., we will explore the three things we mi...

If we’re honest, we’ve all felt alone at one point or another. During this episode, we'll explain why we can’t live without connection and the one thing that you can’t truly connect without.

In this episode, Anchor Church talks about racial reconciliation and what it means for you. This is obviously impossible to cover in a short message but this is a start to the conversation.

Join us for Anchor's first message! With all that we have been facing this year, it can feel like an army is heading toward us. In our first episode, we wanted to help bring hope to you at a time when you might need it most!