Brooklife Podcast

We continue Jacob’s Messy Middle story, and we finally get to meet the scoundrel of all scoundrels, Laban. What a roller coaster ride!

We walk through the Messy Middle of Jacob’s life now that he has made so big a mess that home is no longer safe for him. He’s made a mess as big as any we have ever made and yet, God meets him right in the middle of everything and brings hope. Key Verse: Genesis 28:16 Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I wasn’t even aware of it!”

This is actually part two of last week. Last week you could have walked away feeling like it's good to be a Rascal because God loves Rascals so I'm going to keep being a Rascal. But if you thought that, you definitely need the rest of the story. Key Verse: Matthew 6:33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

Ever feel like your past mistakes disqualify you from God's purpose? In "The Messy Middle," we'll explore how God uses imperfect people to do extraordinary things. Through Jacob's story, we'll discover that your failures aren't the end of your story - they're just a chapter in God's incredible plan for your life. No matter how many times you've fallen, God can still use you, restore you, and lead...

We wrap up our series, In The Eye of the Beholder, and watch as once again, God displays His love for us by showing up in a way we never expected. Even when God says "Goodbye," He still finds a way to say, "Hi!"  Key Verse: Luke 24:48 You are witnesses of all these things.

God just never leaves us, even when we deserve it and have given God every reason to do so. He just keeps showing up for those He loves - which is each of us. This week, we see Israel at its worst, and guess who is still there? Key Verse: Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

We keep talking about how far God will go to bring the ones He loves home. You might not feel worth the love God has for you, but remember - it’s all In The Eye of the Beholder.  Key Verse: Exodus 40:38, 38 The cloud of the LORD hovered over the Tabernacle during the day, and at night fire glowed inside the cloud so the whole family of Israel could see it. This continued throughout all their journ...

This Christmas season, we’re diving into a truth that will change how you see yourself—and how you see the God who came to save us. Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “The value of a thing sometimes lies not in what one attains with it, but in what one pays for it - what it costs.”  Have you ever thought about how much you’re worth? Not in terms of what the world says, but in the eyes of the One who c...

It's Thanksgiving at Brooklife family style! Key Verse: Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Have you ever felt lost when it comes to God? I’m guessing you have, because we all have. The good news is that even when we feel lost, God is always lovingly pursuing us. And once we are found, He invites us to join the search team.

We have been praying and talking to God during the Beyond series, and on Sunday, we finally get to take a step of faith together! It's going to be an incredible Sunday as we go into BEYOND with God. Key Verse: Hebrews 11:39 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised.

As we explore what it means to have the faith to follow God into the Beyond, we deal with one of the realities that we all deal with: doubts. What do I do with my doubts? Can God use me if I doubt myself, the situation and Him? It’s going to be great to talk about it with you this Sunday at 8:45 or 10:30am. Key Verse: Joshua 6:12 When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, “The LORD is...

We’re talking about the most unlikely person to be on the Hall of Fame of Faith list, but she has faith like you wouldn’t believe. You’ve just go to hear her story of how she followed God into the Beyond! Key Verse: Hebrews 11:31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.

We keep following God into Beyond Faith by looking at one of the most famous people in all of Scripture, Noah. He had faith to build an ark! The story everyone's heard has, at its heart, a kind of faith that should inspire us all.  Key Verse: Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and beca...

Let's learn more about the kind of Faith that lands you in the God’s Hall of Faith as well as learn more about where God is leading us…into the Beyond! Key Verse: Hebrews 11:4 By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.

Today is Dream Sunday! We have been dreaming, preparing, and praying for a couple of years, and we are so excited to share with you how God has been moving in our hearts and where He is leading us these next years.

David ended his song with a bang! He has already taught us so much, but he’s still got a bit more for us this Sunday. Key Verse: Psalm 18:49 Therefore I will praise you among the nations, O LORD; I will sing praises to your name.

We continue to be inspired by David’s song, but there’s a huge obstacle that’s going to come up in the middle of it. It’s something that has kept many from embracing God or at least the God of the Old Testament: God commanding the destruction of people. How can a good God do that? How can David sing a song celebrating that fact? Key Verse: Psalm 18:30 As for God, his way is perfect; the word of th...

We look into a confusing claim David makes about himself. He claims to have always done what is right, when everyone knows he blew it in such a major way with that whole Bathsheba situation. Has David forgotten in his old age what he did? Is he rewriting history to his own liking? Or is there something way more beautiful and hopeful going on? Key Verse: Psalm 18:28 You, O LORD, keep my lamp burnin...

We continue where we left off form last week to feel what it's like to have God come to your rescue. Key Verse: Psalm 18:19 He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.

This series will invite you to reflect on your personal story with God, celebrating the moments where His faithfulness has shone through in your life. Drawing inspiration from David's heartfelt words in Psalm 18, we'll discover how remembering God's past provisions can fuel our trust for the future. This series will offer a chance to pause and recognize the countless ways God has shown up for you....

We wrap up the series, Life of the Party, with the most fun party Israel got to celebrate: the Feast of Tabernacles. Sound like an incredible party, doesn’t it? (That’s sarcasm!) The truth is that once you understand what this party is all about, you’ll understand why it’s the most fun. Key Verse: John 7:37 On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “If anyone...

Sunday, we will learn from one of God’s parties called the Day of Atonement that no matter where you've been or what you've done, God offers a fresh start and a welcome home. Join us as we continue “Life of the Party” to explore how embracing God's love can bring healing, renewal, and life the way God intended it. Key Verse: Isaiah 53:5, 5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed...

So often, many of us live our lives with shame and regret over the choices we have made and the things we have done. We have a tendency to let those things create a barrier between us and God. But what if we could understand and accept that when we come to Him, because of His mercy, grace, compassion, and forgiveness, He is ready and eager to throw a party for you and celebrate that you are home?

We will be talking about the latest party that God had the nation of Israel throw! Key Verse: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds...