Ascension Life Podcast

This message challenges believers to live with clear purpose and God‑given vision. Dr. Darrell Simbeck outlines five key things to look for and listen to that help define your life’s mission, clarify your calling, and align your steps with what God has designed you to pursue.

Running with the vision God has given us requires clarity, courage, and a steady heart. In this message, Dr. Darrell Simbeck identifies five key hindrances that can distract, delay, or derail us from the accomplishing that vision God has placed in our lives. Through practical, Scripture‑rooted teaching, he helps listeners recognize these obstacles and overcome them so they can pursue God’s directi...

In this episode, Dr. Darrell Simbeck lays out five key priorities for 2026 that help believers strengthen their walk with God and grow in their understanding of their purpose and in the Father’s love. Through practical, Scripture‑centered teaching, he invites listeners to refocus their hearts, align their lives with God’s direction, and step into the new year with clarity and spiritual confidence

Dr. Darrell Simbeck shares a powerful message on the gift of Jesus as the mediator of the New Covenant. He highlights how the government of this new order rests on Christ's shoulders, not ours, and how His kingdom is present and active now. Through clear, Scripture-rooted teaching, he shows why the old law is obsolete in light of Jesus' finished work and invites believers to live in the freedom an...

Dr. Darrell Simbeck shares ten powerful reasons believers can celebrate Christmas with confidence and joy. Through Scripture and practical insight, he reminds us of what Christ’s coming truly means—hope in darkness, peace in uncertainty, and the unshakable goodness of God revealed in the birth of Jesus.

Dr. Darrell Simbeck finishes this series by exploring the Beatitudes through the lens of the New Covenant, highlighting how Jesus’ words reveal the blessings, posture, and heart attitudes of those who walk in God’s grace. This opening message lays the foundation for understanding the Beatitudes not as burdens to carry, but as promises that shape the life of every believer in Christ.  

Dr. Darrell Simbeck begins this series by exploring the Beatitudes through the lens of the New Covenant, highlighting how Jesus’ words reveal the blessings, posture, and heart attitudes of those who walk in God’s grace. This opening message lays the foundation for understanding the Beatitudes not as burdens to carry, but as promises that shape the life of every believer in Christ.

Linda Miller shares a heartfelt message on choosing to celebrate God’s goodness even in the middle of life’s hardest moments. She reminds us that unbelief doesn’t have to take root, that God is never the author of our trouble, and that honest, surrendered worship opens the door to His peace. When we offer a sacrifice of praise, God meets us there—and He always responds.

In this three‑part series, Dr. Darrell Simbeck walks through the timeless truths of 1 Corinthians 13, showing how real love shapes the way we speak, respond, and treat the people around us. Through practical, Scripture‑rooted teaching, he reminds us that love is more than emotion—it’s a daily choice that reflects Christ and transforms every relationship.

In this three‑part series, Dr. Darrell Simbeck walks through the timeless truths of 1 Corinthians 13, showing how real love shapes the way we speak, respond, and treat the people around us. Through practical, Scripture‑rooted teaching, he reminds us that love is more than emotion—it’s a daily choice that reflects Christ and transforms every relationship.

In this three‑part series, Dr. Darrell Simbeck walks through the timeless truths of 1 Corinthians 13, showing how real love shapes the way we speak, respond, and treat the people around us. Through practical, Scripture‑rooted teaching, he reminds us that love is more than emotion—it’s a daily choice that reflects Christ and transforms every relationship.

Tim Hughes unpacks the biblical principle of sowing and reaping, reminding us that the words we speak carry power and can become seeds of faith in our lives. He explores how the enemy can’t steal the Word we truly understand and challenges believers to plant intentionally—speaking truth, guarding their hearts, and trusting God to bring a harvest from every seed sown.

In this five‑part series, Dr. Darrell Simbeck unpacks seven biblical keys that equip believers to live with wisdom, strength, and purpose in a broken world. Each message explores multiple principles drawn from Scripture—practical truths that shape character, guide decision‑making, and help Christians walk faithfully no matter the challenges around them. Together, these teachings offer a grounded,...

In this five‑part series, Dr. Darrell Simbeck unpacks seven biblical keys that equip believers to live with wisdom, strength, and purpose in a broken world. Each message explores multiple principles drawn from Scripture—practical truths that shape character, guide decision‑making, and help Christians walk faithfully no matter the challenges around them. Together, these teachings offer a grounded,...

In this five‑part series, Dr. Darrell Simbeck unpacks seven biblical keys that equip believers to live with wisdom, strength, and purpose in a broken world. Each message explores multiple principles drawn from Scripture—practical truths that shape character, guide decision‑making, and help Christians walk faithfully no matter the challenges around them. Together, these teachings offer a grounded,...

In this five‑part series, Dr. Darrell Simbeck unpacks seven biblical keys that equip believers to live with wisdom, strength, and purpose in a broken world. Each message explores multiple principles drawn from Scripture—practical truths that shape character, guide decision‑making, and help Christians walk faithfully no matter the challenges around them. Together, these teachings offer a grounded,...

In this five‑part series, Dr. Darrell Simbeck unpacks seven biblical keys that equip believers to live with wisdom, strength, and purpose in a broken world. Each message explores multiple principles drawn from Scripture—practical truths that shape character, guide decision‑making, and help Christians walk faithfully no matter the challenges around them. Together, these teachings offer a grounded,...

Dr. Darrell Simbeck returns to continue our study on eternal security—this time walking through seven of the most common arguments raised against “once saved, always saved.” Building on last week’s seven biblical reasons for eternal security, he examines each objection in context, compares it with the full witness of Scripture, and offers clear, pastoral responses that strengthen confidence in the...

Welcome to this week’s episode, where Dr. Darrell Simbeck unpacks Seven Biblical Reasons for Eternal Security — a clear, hope-filled look at why the promises of God truly hold. Settle in as we explore the strength and certainty of the salvation we’ve been given.

In this episode, Linda Miller continues to talk about the importance of speaking God's word over your situations. She uses scriptural evidence to support God's desire for us to speak His word out loud - not to persuade God, because his promises are already 'Yes' and 'Amen' - but to convince ourselves and allow God's blessings to flow freely in our lives. 

Linda Miller continues her teaching on the biblical principles of longevity and divine health, focusing on promises such as Psalm 91:16 and 3 John 1:2. She emphasizes the power of debar—the spoken word—explaining that health and long life are realized through active declaration rather than passive thought. Using a personal testimony regarding a recent ankle injury, Linda demonstrates how immediate...

In the series premiere of "Live Long and Prosper," Linda Miller discusses the profound connection between the words we speak and the quality of life we experience. Drawing from Proverbs and the teachings of Jesus, Linda explores how our tongue has the power of life and death. This message provides practical, spiritual keys to choosing life-giving speech, honoring others, and aligning your words wi...

In the series finale, Dr. Darrell Simbeck tackles the definitive "time stamp" Jesus placed on His prophecies: "This generation shall not pass till all these things be fulfilled". This episode explores the cosmic imagery of the sun, moon, and stars as prophetic language for the falling of first-century nations and the rising of Christ’s eternal Kingdom. Pastor Darrell concludes by showing how the d...

In this episode, Dr. Darrell Simbeck examines the "Great Tribulation" mentioned in Matthew 24. He provides historical context for Jesus' warnings, explaining how they specifically applied to the first-century disciples and the Roman siege of Jerusalem. Rather than looking toward a future global catastrophe, Pastor Darrell explores how these events fulfilled the "end of the age" for the Old Covenan...

In Part 3 of this series, Dr. Darrell Simbeck explores the "sign of the coming of the Son of Man". He addresses the common misconceptions surrounding the "End of the World" versus the "End of the Age," arguing that Jesus was specifically prophesying the close of the Old Covenant system and the physical destruction of the Temple in 70 AD. The message highlights the historical significance of the "f...