Be The Storm with Dr John Eckhardt

Why Wait For Heaven Episode 32 In this powerful episode of Be the Storm , host John Eckhardt welcomes special guest Rik Collins to the studio in snowy Lisbon, Maine for a conversation that challenges traditional Christian thinking. What if Jesus didn't come primarily so we could go to heaven? What if the goal was never just a future destination… but a present relationship? Through Tuesday worship...

Why Life Sucks Part 6 Episode 31 Why does life feel stuck sometimes? In Part 6 of the "Why Life Sucks" series, John Eckhardt and Skip Simons confront a hard truth: we don't grow by avoiding discomfort — we grow by walking through it. Too often we spend our energy praying for rescue instead of pressing into resurrection power. We want the miracle check in the mail. The unexpected deliverance. The q...

Why Life Sucks Part 5 Episode 30 Why does life sometimes feel harder than it should be? In this powerful episode of Be the Storm , John Eckhardt and Skip Simons tackle Reason #5 in their ongoing series "Why Life Sucks" — unrecognized pride. Sometimes frustration is more than bad luck. As Dr. Eckhardt shares, "Frustration is God's crowbar." It may be the force prying us out of faulty thinking and m...

Why Life Sucks Part 4 Epispode 29 Is it possible to have a relationship with God… but not enjoy fellowship with Him? In this bold and practical episode of Be the Storm , John Eckhardt and Skip tackle Reason #17 in their ongoing series "Why Life Sucks" — the failure to differentiate between relationship and fellowship with God. Many believers live secure in their salvation but struggle with distanc...

What Happens When the Holy Spirit Interrupts Your schedule? Episode 28 In this powerful episode of Be the Storm, John Eckhardt sits down with worship leader Jackie Baker for a raw and deeply challenging conversation about honoring the move of God over protecting ministry structure. Are we so committed to our order of service, time constraints, guest appearances, and polished excellence that we mis...

The True Nature Worship       Episode 27                                                                                                       In this powerful episode of Be the Storm , Dr. John Eckhart sits down with worship leader Jackie Baker for a deep and thought-provoking conversation about the true nature of worship, anointing, giftedness, and the fear of the Lord. What is the real role of...

Episode 26 In this episode of Be the Storm, Dr. John Eckhardt is joined by Skip Simonds and Abby Navarra to explore what it truly means to live out Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5—turning the other cheek, going the extra mile, and choosing healing over division. Through honest stories from Abby's experiences in both Christian and secular environments, they unpack how humility, patient listening, and...

Episode 25 In this uplifting episode of Be the Storm, Dr. John Eckhardt, Skip Simonds, and Abby Navarra dive into one of the most overlooked spiritual disciplines—the gift of listening. Together, they unpack how truly hearing someone communicates value, builds trust, and opens hearts in ways debate never can. Abby shares real-life stories that highlight why slowing down, asking good questions, and...

Episode 24 In this powerful continuation of the Orphans and Sons series, Dr. John Eckhardt and Skip Simonds unpack what it really means to move from knowing about God as Father to actually experiencing Him as Abba—Papa God. They show how the Holy Spirit relentlessly works within us to dismantle orphan thinking, renew our minds, and reshape our identity from fearful servants into confident sons and...

Episode 23 In the first episode of this 2 part series, Dr. John Eckhart and Skip Simonds dive into the powerful contrast between an orphan spirit and true sonship in the Kingdom of God. Drawing from Romans 12 and the picture of renewing—or "remodeling"—our minds, they unpack how many believers still think like spiritual orphans, striving for approval, living under shame, and relating to God more a...

Episode 22 In this heart-stirring episode of Be the Storm, Dr. John Eckhardt and Skip Simonds tackle a question many believers quietly wrestle with: "I know God loves me—but does He actually like me?" They unpack the difference between God's covenant love (agape) and His affectionate, friendly love (phileo), showing from Scripture that God doesn't just tolerate us—He delights in us. Through honest...

Why Life Sucks, Part 3 In this final part of the 3-Part Series Be The Storm, Dr. John Eckhardt and Skip Simonds tackle one of the most overlooked reasons life feels empty and frustrating: not truly knowing God as your Father. They unpack the fear, pain, and misconceptions that keep so many believers from embracing the one relationship that brings identity, healing, provision, and stability. Throug...

Why Life Sucks Part 2 Episode 20 In Part 2 of this 3-Part Series of Be The Storm, Dr. John Eckhardt and Skip dive into one of the biggest reasons life can feel overwhelming—an understanding deficit. You can have wisdom and knowledge, but without understanding, nothing in your life gets established the way God intended. Proverbs 24 reminds us that wisdom builds, knowledge fills, but understanding i...

Be The Storm – "Why Life Sucks, Part 1" In Part 1 of this 3-Part Series of Be The Storm, Dr. John Eckhardt and his guest Skip Simonds dive into one of the hidden reasons life feels stuck — the "teaspoon mentality." You can't expect big harvests while sowing small seeds, holding back out of fear instead of stepping forward with courage. Together they unpack how generosity, identity, and mindset sha...

Be The Storm Justin Rizzo - Radical Creatives part 2 Episode 18  More from Justin as he opens up the wells of the deep.  Hope you are ready to drink from a proverbial 'fire hose' because it continues to come fast and furious. 

Be The Storm Justin Rizzo - Radical Creatives part 1 Episode 17  Justin shares info and insights that will rock you to the core. Two 'stand-alone' sessions in the BattleCry studio will find affirming and capacity-building.

Be The Storm Skip Simonds - Selfless Leaders Episode 16 Get ready to have your understanding of leadership tossed into the trash can. Kingdom leadership awaits those who are prepared to die (and stay that way).  

Be The Storm  Mike Rizzo - Treasure Episode 15 In this conversation with Mike Rizzo, we discuss how to live a treasured life. Adventure, celebration and suffering work hand in hand (in hand) to produce a life worth living.

Be The Storm Skip Simonds - Hope vs fear Episode 14 Life not going your way?  You don't have a faith problem… You have a hope problem. Without hope, your faith has nothing to work with.  

Be The Storm Eric Gilmour - Sonship Episode 13 So little to do with obedience and submission.  Rather, for those brave enough to pursue "sonship", the sweet reward is acceptance, empowerment, and purpose. Don't let past rejections or abuse hold you back.  

In this bonus series, Dr Eckhardt takes us on a Deep dive exploration of apostles and their kingdom purpose. Advancing, building, establishing.

In this bonus series, Dr Eckhardt takes us on a Deep dive exploration of apostles and their kingdom purpose. Advancing, building, establishing.

In this bonus series, Dr Eckhardt takes us on a Deep dive exploration of apostles and their kingdom purpose. Advancing, building, establishing.

In this bonus series, Dr Eckhardt takes us on a Deep dive exploration of apostles and their kingdom purpose. Advancing, building, establishing.

In this bonus series, Dr Eckhardt takes us on a Deep dive exploration of apostles and their kingdom purpose. Advancing, building, establishing.