God Talk

In this episode of God Talk , Pastor Greg explores what it really means to become "spiritually chiseled." Drawing from his own recovery after injury, Michelangelo's famous sculpture of David, and the power of water to shape stone, he explains how God transforms us not only by adding spiritual disciplines to our lives, but by chiseling away everything that keeps us from becoming who He created us t...

Join Dr. Greg Beutel as we kick off a new message series, “Solomon,” looking at how this often-overlooked king laid a foundation for a God-blessed life. This week, we’ll see from 1 Kings 2 that strong foundations don’t just happen; they’re built with intentional choices that either welcome or block God’s blessing. Watch now and consider what your own life and family are truly built on.

In this episode of God Talk , Pastor Greg challenges us to look beyond life's disappointments and recognize the fingerprints of God at work. When hardship comes, it's easy to focus on the pain, the unanswered questions, and everything that's going wrong. But what if God has been leaving evidence of His presence all along? Through powerful personal stories, including the final days with his father,...

Join Dr. Greg Beutel as he wraps up the “Safety Nets” series with a message on dependency. How hidden addictions and unhealthy attachments quietly take over our lives. We’ll look honestly at things like substances, habits, and relationships, and learn what it means to say, “God is enough.”

What do you do when life doesn't turn out the way you expected? In this episode of God Talk, Pastor Greg explores the reality of life's crises and the crossroads they create. Whether you're facing an early-life crisis, a midlife crisis, or wondering what your purpose is in retirement, every season brings questions about identity, meaning, and direction. Pastor Greg shares personal conversations an...

Join Dr. Greg Beutel as we continue our “Safety Nets” series, looking at the false security of materialism and retirement savings. We’ll see how Scripture calls us away from trusting in stuff and toward trusting in God, who provides and calls us to generous, sacrificial giving. Watch now and be encouraged to rethink what “security” really means.

On this episode of God Talk , Pastor Greg reflects on America's 250th Birthday and asks an important question: What will it take for America to remain blessed for another 250 years? From faith and family to freedom and the cultural shifts shaping our nation, this episode explores why America's future depends on more than politics; it depends on our faithfulness to God. Join the conversation as we...

In this episode of God Talk, Pastor Greg shares a powerful conversation with a former military veteran and diplomatic security agent who admitted that he was more nervous attending church alone than he ever was entering a combat zone. Why do so many people feel anxious about visiting a church? Is it fear of being judged, not fitting in, sitting in the wrong seat, or simply walking into a room full...

Join Dr. Greg Beutel as he tackles a surprising topic many Christians quietly wonder about: necromancy, psychics, astrology, and seeking secret knowledge about the future. We’ll look at why God is so clear about these things in Scripture and how trusting Him with an unknown future actually brings real peace and freedom.

Why does life seem filled with both incredible highs and devastating lows? In this episode of God Talk , Pastor Greg explores the biblical purpose of life's mountaintop experiences and valley seasons. Looking at the lives of Moses, Elijah, and Jesus, he shows how God often uses spiritual highs not as permanent destinations, but as preparation for the challenges that lie ahead.

Join Dr. Greg Beutel as we continue with our sermon series “Safety Nets." This week, we’re looking at why we lie, who we lie to, what God says about it, and how His grace can free us to live in truth. Join us as we ask God to open our eyes to the lies around us and inside us.

In this thought-provoking episode of God Talk , Pastor Greg explores one of the most mysterious and debated passages in Scripture: Revelation 13 , the mark of the beast, and the meaning behind the number 666. Could the prophecy written nearly 2,000 years ago be unfolding right before our eyes?

Life hurts, and when it does, we all reach for something. Either God or the same old sins and dysfunctions that keep wounding us. This Sunday, Dr. Greg Beutel continues our ‘Safety Nets’ series by looking at the roads of pain, destructive coping, and trust in Christ through the stories of Lot’s wife and Mary Magdalene. Join us as we talk honestly about temptation, addiction, and what it looks like...

Pastor Greg explores how biblical examples of Jesus' rare compliments reveal what pleases God, emphasizing faith, authenticity, sacrifice, and humility. This episode offers insights into aligning our actions with divine approval and understanding the value of genuine trust and truth in faith.

Join Dr. Greg Beutel as we continue our “Safety Nets” series with a message on denial, why we lean on it, how it blinds us to the truth, and what God offers us instead. Live now as we look honestly at our faith, our repentance, and God’s grace and learn how real truth brings real freedom.

In this episode of God Talk, Pastor Greg explores the growing conversation around UFOs and aliens from a biblical and theological perspective. While discussing recent government disclosures and public fascination with unexplained phenomena, he examines why the idea of extraterrestrial life creates challenges within Christian theology.

“Safety nets” can keep us from falling, but they can also keep us from truly following Jesus. This Sunday, Dr. Greg Beutel looks at the safety net of Indifference. Indifference toward our faith, toward people in need, and toward how we manage what God has given us and calls us back to a living, active faith. Join us as we ask if our lives really show that we love the Lord with all our heart, soul,...

In this episode of God Talk, Pastor Greg dives into one of the deepest struggles every believer faces: Why do we sin even when we know better? Drawing from the words of the apostle Paul, this conversation explores the reality of original sin, human weakness, and the deeper spiritual issue behind every temptation, the belief that God is not enough. Through biblical insight, practical examples, and...

Join Dr. Greg Beutel for part 2 of our “Safety Nets” series as we talk about the emotional walls we build to protect ourselves and how they can quietly damage the relationships God designed to bless us. We’ll look at what Scripture says about real community, how to spot the walls in our own hearts, and how Jesus has already torn down the walls of sin and shame between us and God. Watch now and tak...

In this thought-provoking episode of God Talk, Pastor Greg challenges a common tendency among believers: trying to define, contain, and limit God within our own understanding. Using vivid examples from Scripture, especially the complex and surprising story of Saul in 1 Samuel 19. This episode wrestles with a difficult question: Can God really be put in a box? What do we do with moments in the Bibl...

Anger feels like a safety net, but it quietly wrecks our relationships, our witness, and even our walk with God. Dr. Greg Beutel kicks off our new series ‘Safety Nets’ by looking at why anger is so serious in Scripture and how to finally let it go.

In this episode of God Talk, Pastor Greg speaks to anyone who feels stuck in their faith journey. Life’s distractions, relationships, struggles, routines, and even church culture can sometimes leave us spiritually stagnant. But being stuck doesn’t have to be permanent. Pastor Greg shares personal reflections, ministry experiences, and a passionate challenge to move beyond limiting ideas about God....

Join Dr. Greg Beutel as he wraps up our current series "History = His Story + Our Story.” We’ll look at how God’s big story of redemption continues through your life today, and how to share the reason for the hope you have in Christ with gentleness and respect.

In this episode of God Talk, Pastor Greg dives into what it truly means to follow Jesus fearlessly. While many people claim to follow Christ, far fewer live with the kind of bold, unwavering faith that defines a fearless disciple. Why is that? What holds us back? And what would our lives actually look like if we surrendered fully without hesitation, without fear, and without compromise?

Join Dr. Greg Beutel as we continue our “History= His Story + Our Story” series, looking at how Jesus passed the torch to His disciples and how that same message is handed to us today.