Experience Christian Church

This week in our series, Things Jesus Never Said, we explore what it means to know that God is good, yet not understand why he doesn’t do what we ask. “If you would only…” is our plea to God, trying to understand his lack of delivery. Tune in as we dive into this difficult, but real-life, topic of God’s goodness in the face of ‘divine disappointments.’ Joining us is Jaret Mitchell, Chick-Fil-A own...

If I'm loved by Jesus, does this mean he will always keep me out of harms way? If I go to him, will he do things my way?   Series Overview: Jesus gets blamed for a lot of things he never said. He never said life would be easy or fair or even just. Believing he did say these things and more have changed how a lot of people think about him and even people’s willingness to be in a relationship with h...

This week in our series, Things Jesus Never Said, we explore how doing ‘what makes us feel good’ is not always the wisest way to go. Drawing from the story of Jesus and the accused adulteress, Marc Lucenius of Project 938 Church gives us insight on the feelings of shame and guilt based on his work with people in the Celebrate Recovery program. Join us to learn how much these emotions have to do wi...

Is it good to pursue happiness at any cost? Does Jesus care how we live? Series Overview: Jesus gets blamed for a lot of things he never said. He never said life would be easy or fair or even just. Believing he did say these things and more have changed how a lot of people think about him and even people’s willingness to be in a relationship with him. This series will take a look at five popularly...

In our series, Things Jesus Never Said, we get to dive into the Book of John. Listen in while we chat with Drs. Lee and Pat Magness, who lead our Master Class, as they take a few steps deeper into the richness of this book.   Resources: Get involved in our Bible Challenge - read the Book of John along with us!! Get the plan here...https://tinyurl.com/BookofJohnPlan   Right Now Media videos and stu...

ECC is certainly springing forward in a big way this Spring! Listen in on all of the things happening over just the next few weeks. Besides our community learning together, we are extending grace and love way beyond our borders. It is an exciting time to be part of ECC!! Join us on the podcast to find out more about all of that – PLUS hear about a new event that we haven’t announced until now – on...

When we see Jesus as only human, it's easy to project our version of humanity onto him. The kind of human that's "pretty good", can be trusted "most of the time". But was Jesus more than that?   Series Overview: Jesus gets blamed for a lot of things he never said. He never said life would be easy or fair or even just. Believing he did say these things and more have changed how a lot of people thin...

You Can Find Hope Again! There are plenty of things in the world stealing your hope right now, but the celebration of Easter reminds us that all hope is not lost! The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus impact how we see life and navigate our daily challenges. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? www.tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020​​​ Info on Groups, Serving...

Lament is one of the ways that we worship God, but it is not a way that is easily understood. On this podcast, we dive into what place songs of lament have in our walk with God, particularly their use – or non-use - in our churches today. We discuss with our guest, singer/songwriter Seth Brown, why that is, and why we need to consider intentionally making them a part of both our corporate and pers...

Are you ready for a detox? Are you ready to purge the poison in your life? There are aspects of our lives that need our attention because they are hazardous. Let's learn to recognize and clean up our toxic thoughts, relationships, and behaviors. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020​​​ Info on Groups, Serving our Community...

Are you ready for a detox? Are you ready to purge the poison in your life? There are aspects of our lives that need our attention because they are hazardous. Let's learn to recognize and clean up our toxic thoughts, relationships, and behaviors. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. EASTER BIBLE READING PLAN - www.tinyurl.com/e4j826 How can we pray for you? www.tinyurl.com/Pray4...

On today’s podcast is Jeremiah Simmons, a trained counselor, who works with people all over the country. Jeremiah shares some useful and soul-searching thoughts about how our words – the ones we speak, the ones that are spoken to us – leave an indelible mark on us, on our kids, on everyone we speak to. Join us as we dig into that reality, and how we can learn to adjust our thinking to negate the u...

Joining us is Nathan McDade, a ministry friend of Experience, who will help us all dive deeper into the idea of Toxic Relationships – and haven’t we all had one or two of those in our lifetime (or still do)? Join us as we talk about how to identify those relationships that may not be toxic, but are certainly difficult; as well as those relationships that just need to be walked away from.      Reso...

Are you ready for a detox? Are you ready to purge the poison in your life? There are aspects of our lives that need our attention because they are hazardous. Let's learn to recognize and clean up our toxic thoughts, relationships, and behaviors. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020​​ Info on Groups, Serving our Community...

Joining us today is Cassidy Dunn, a college student with a smile and a inspiring attitude about how to navigate a world with so many potential toxic influences that can infect our lives. We’ll be talking about how to mind your mind - no matter what your age - and how much a smile can mean to everyone of us.    Additional Resources: Cassidy Dunn’s blog Pieces of Happiness Right Now Media videos and...

Are you ready for a detox? Are you ready to purge the poison in your life? There are aspects of our lives that need our attention because they are hazardous. Let's learn to recognize and clean up our toxic thoughts, relationships, and behaviors. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020​ Info on Groups, Serving our Community a...

In today’s world, we are bombarded with what we ’need’ to have, what we ’need’ to own, until the toxic influence of all these ’things’ creeps up and consumes us. In today’s podcast, we dive into this reality and how God wants us to see a different way and provides the way out. Resources: A Christmas Carol (Scrooge’s story) - the movie and the book - https://tinyurl.com/jpunpn63 Simple and Free, J....

Are you ready for a detox? Are you ready to purge the poison in your life? There are aspects of our lives that need our attention because they are hazardous. Let's learn to recognize and clean up our toxic thoughts, relationships, and behaviors. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020​ Info on Groups, Serving our Community a...

Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts. Are your thoughts good or damaging ones? Uplifting or toxic? Join us on this week’s podcast as we explore how to rid ourselves of those thoughts that may be doing us more harm than good. Additional Resources: Books: Get Out of Your Head, Jenny Allen - https://www.amazon.com/Get-Out-Your-Head-Stopping/dp/1601429649/ref=tmm_hrd_...

Are you ready for a detox? Are you ready to purge the poison in your life? There are aspects of our lives that need our attention because they are hazardous. Let's learn to recognize and clean up our toxic thoughts, relationships, and behaviors. If you are new or have questions, text ECCInfo to 94000. How can we pray for you? https://tinyurl.com/Pray4Me2020​ Info on Groups, Serving our Community a...

Giving any of our resources is so much more about our heart than our bank account. Tune in as we dig deeper into how God wants us to think about money and possessions, and how the idea of tithing fits into what Jesus taught. Resources: [How to Be Rich - Andy Stanley](https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Content/Series/237090) [The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey](https://www.amazon.com/Total-Money-Ma...

Every day brings opportunities for new beginnings and do-overs. As we enter 2021, what if this is the year we begin a fresh start with God? This relationship does not need to be a source of struggle and guilt. We often fall into the trap of do’s and don’ts and make topics like prayer overly complicated. Your spiritual journey CAN bring you joy, peace, and an intimate relationship with God. Let’s w...

God has given us so much, including spiritual gifts and talents. Join us on the podcast as we chat with co-planter, Carrie Silver, about her passion for giving back to God in gratitude for all he has done through service to others. ~~~~~~~ Resources Books When Helping Hurts, Steve Corbett, Brian Fikker, et al Developing a Servant’s Heart, Charles Stanley Devotional - app @YouVersion plan 'Serving...

Every day brings opportunities for new beginnings and do-overs. As we enter 2021, what if this is the year we begin a fresh start with God? This relationship does not need to be a source of struggle and guilt. We often fall into the trap of do’s and don’ts and make topics like prayer overly complicated. Your spiritual journey CAN bring you joy, peace, and an intimate relationship with God. Let’s w...

Christianity is not a solo sport. We are better together. Joining a group is sometimes a scary step to take, but doesn’t have to be. Listen in while 6 of us talk about our own experiences in groups, and why we would always want to be a part of one.