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It's one thing to pray from where you're at and what you need God for, but it's a different thing to pray from a place of "from."

If you've ever experienced any form of heartbreak, then you know just how difficult it can be to navigate how to pray. Thankfully, Jesus modeled the way for us and teaches us how we can pray through heartbreak. 

Have you ever stopped yourself mid-prayer because what you wanted to say felt too raw, too messy, or too unspiritual to say out loud? If you’ve quietly concluded that God can’t handle your honesty, or doesn’t want it, this message was made for you.

If you've ever worn down or felt like giving up on prayer, then this message is for you! Pastor Sam Gibson shares 6 things you need to not grow weary in prayer. 

Almost everyone has prayed at some point, but if you’re honest, you may be wondering what the point of prayer actually is.

Have you ever wanted to pray more, only to find yourself giving up before the habit took hold? In this message, Ricky tackles a question nearly every follower of Jesus has wrestled with: why do we give up on prayer?

In this message, Pastor Ricky Ortiz shares that the pathway to spiritual transformation begins with receiving God's love — a love that is unconditional, sacrificial, offered first, and freely given.

Do you want more confidence sharing your faith with friends, family, and coworkers? In this message, Ricky shows us how to tell others about Jesus without fear, pressure, or the need for perfect answers.

If you've been waiting for a sign that you can share your faith and that it doesn't require perfect answers, just an invitation, then this is it! You'll walk away with renewed confidence, a clear next step, and a fresh perspective on what it means to invite others into the goodness you've found in Jesus.

In this conversation, Pastor Ricky Ortiz sits down with Meta members Aubrey Klarman and Anna Bilton to discuss what it's like to follow Jesus in your 20s and why it's making a huge difference in their lives. 

What if the very thing you thought you outgrew — jealousy, comparison, that nagging sense you're always coming up short — was actually pointing to something deeper: a trust issue with God Himself?

What if forgiveness isn't about excusing what happened to you, but about breaking the chains it still has on you? In this powerful conversation, Krista sits down with Denise Cai to talk about one of the hardest things any of us are asked to do: forgive.

In this message, Johnathon Brooks shares what he's learned about the difference between having faith versus walking with trust. 

In this week's message, Erik Stratman shares about his unexpected experiences with God as he's prioritized his faith and connected with God in more personal and intimate ways.

In this message, Karina Lawson shares how God used an unexpected (and rude) experience at a Christian worship concert to shape her heart for what true worship looks like.

In this message, Nicole Gallant shares a profoundly vulnerable message about learning how to fight against the enemy's lies and stand your ground in faith. 

Have you ever felt like you were doing everything in your own strength just to hold things together—and still coming up short? In this powerful message, Daniel opens up about a personal season of parenting his daughter, where he found himself relying on sheer willpower to fix a situation only God could truly handle. That honest, relatable moment becomes the doorway into one of the most compelling...

Many of us have visions, dreams, and hopes for what our lives could (or should) look like. But more often than not, God has far greater purpose and significance for our lives than we could ever imagine. The only difference between experiencing what God has for us versus what we dream of on our own, is simply saying YES to God. In this message, Lily Phillips shares how saying YES to God altered the...

If you think that God doesn't have a sense of humor, then you've got Him all wrong! In this message, Jason Choi shares his personal faith journey from atheism to Christianity and the humorous ways that God met him and connected with him.

Many people live their lives fearful or worried that God will drop them – either by accident or because He's found something "better." But the truth is you are God's special possession and you are completely secure in His hands! In this week's message, Maria Pedone shares her experience learning this lesson and discovering that God will never drop her!

So many Christians wrestle with exhaustion, anxiety, and burnout all because they are striving for God's approval rather than striding with God as His loved child. In this message, Renna Nightingale helps us learn the difference between striving and striding and shares how we can walk with God from a place of being fully loved.

What if your vision of God has been wrongly skewed and you've actually missed out on who He *really* is? In this message, Pastor Krista Ortiz brings to light the truth of God's nature and helps us see Him for He actually is.

If you've been feeling the pull to live for something bigger, to stop drifting and start responding, this message will meet you exactly where you are.

Have you ever felt like you were one more hard thing away from completely falling apart? Like the weight of everything you're carrying — the loss, the grief, the disappointment, the unanswered prayers — was just too much to hold anymore? If that's where you are right now, this message was made for you.

What if one question could completely change your life? Ricky reflects on a journey that took him from the brink of divorce and personal collapse to a life marked by deep blessing, restored relationships, and a generous spirit.