Relevant Church Podcast

What if the biggest threat to your marriage isn’t an affair… money… or even conflict? What if it’s unlimited access to you. In today’s world, everything demands your attention — work, phones, social media, coworkers, family expectations, and constant distractions. And when everyone has access to you, your spouse often gets whatever is left. Most marriages don’t collapse in one dramatic moment. The...

We’ve Got Issues | Boundary Issues | Carl Nichols In this message from our We’ve Got Issues series, Pastor Carl Nichols talks about one of the biggest challenges in modern marriages: boundaries. Culture constantly tries to shape how relationships work, but God’s Word calls us to something better. When boundaries are unclear or ignored, marriages often drift toward what culture says is normal inste...

Why do healthy couples still fight? It’s not always a love problem. Most of the time… it’s a wiring problem. in this episode of The Good Life Podcast, we break down The Five Temperaments (Simplified) and how understanding your internal processing style can completely transform communication in your marriage. Conflict isn’t optional. Avoidance is. And avoidance always leads to distance, assumptions...

Nobody talks about this part of relationships. The real issue isn’t compatibility. It isn’t communication. It’s selfishness. In this message, we unpack how culture has shaped marriage around advantage, legacy, and control — and how the Gospel completely flips that mindset upside down. Walking through Romans 12:9–10, we’ll look at what it actually means to love sincerely, honor one another, and dis...

When does Julie feel most loved? When does Carl feel most respected? And what does it actually mean to “submit” in marriage? In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood passages in the Bible; Ephesians 5 — and unpacking what love, respect, headship, and submission really mean in context. We explore: • How marriage worked in the Roman world • The five modern patterns of marriag...

What if the fight you had last night wasn’t random… but rehearsed? In this episode of our We’ve Got Issues Marriage & Family series, we tackle something most couples avoid talking about: Sin. Not just “mistakes.” Not just “bad communication.” Not just “trauma.” We’re talking about: Present sin ,Past sin, Hidden sin, Sin done to you, & Sin done by you Because every family issue traces back to someo...

We’re kicking off a brand-new series called We’ve Got Issues — and no, it’s not about how your family is worse than everyone else’s. It’s about being human. Every marriage. Every parent. Every home. We all have issues. But most of what we call “family problems” are really heart problems. Not just communication issues. Not just schedule conflicts. Not just personality differences. At the root? Sin....

Every civilization thinks it finally figured out sex. Rome thought that. America thinks that. Scripture says… not so fast. 👀 In this episode of The Good Life Podcast, we step into Romans 1 and the world Paul was writing to—a culture where desire and power ruled sexual ethics. Then we connect it to what modern psychology confirms about how our desires get shaped, distorted, and trained over time....

When worship drifts, desire disorders. What we love shapes how we live. Romans 1:21–32 shows a pattern most people never notice happening in their own life: They knew God. They stopped honoring God. They stopped thanking God. Their thinking became futile. Their hearts were darkened. They exchanged truth for lies. They worshiped created things rather than the Creator. 📖 Romans 1:21–32 | James 1:13...

Welcome back to Episode 3 of Season 2 of The Good Life Podcast 🎙️ Chaos doesn’t start in the streets... it starts in worship. In this conversation, we look at Romans 1 and Judges 21 to understand how truth, worship, and belief directly shape the health of a society. Are we witnessing moral progress, or moral confusion disguised as compassion? Paul’s words in Romans show a clear progression: when t...

What if the problem in our world isn’t political… social… or generational? What if it’s worship? In Romans 1:18–23, Paul gives a chilling progression that explains exactly why societies unravel, why truth feels blurred, why anxiety is rising, and why confusion seems to sit on the throne of our culture. This message exposes the real issue underneath it all: Not a morality problem. Not an informatio...

Welcome back to Episode 2 of Season 2 of The Good Life Podcast 🎙️ In this episode, we dive into the topic of truth; the endless cycle of “truths” the world constantly pushes and the difference between opinion and biblical truth. As Christians, we’re called not just to believe truth, but to live it and set the standard in a world that’s constantly redefining it. This conversation is honest, challen...

Season 2 of The Good Life Podcast is officially here! 🎙️ In this premiere episode, we kick off a brand-new season by setting the tone for what’s ahead, an honest conversations about faith, life, leadership, and what it really means to live The Good Life God designed for you. This episode dives into real struggles, real questions, and real growth, reminding us that following Jesus isn’t about perfe...

You don’t have a behavior problem, you have a truth problem. In Romans 1:16–20, Paul reminds us that truth isn’t something we create or feel into existence; it’s something God reveals. This message confronts the lies of relativism, self-created identity, and pluralism, and calls us back to living by faith, not feelings. The gospel reveals the righteousness of God, the power of salvation, and the t...

I’ve Got Issues | “I’ve Got Faith Issues” | Pastor Carl Nichols Most people don’t struggle with believing in God, they struggle with trusting God. In this message, Pastor Carl Nichols challenges a common misconception about faith. We don’t usually doubt God’s existence; we wrestle with whether He is truly good and trustworthy. Using Romans 1 and Hebrews 11, this teaching unpacks what faith really...

If you don’t know who you are, you’ll keep acting out of who you’re not. We’re living in a time where identity confusion is everywhere. Culture is shaping how people see themselves, often in ways that leave them feeling replaceable, self-made, and ultimately lost. In this message, we confront the root of the issue and return to the truth of who we are in Christ.

Christmas is not just the celebration of a birth—it’s the arrival of hope into a hopeless world. Join Pastor Carl Nichols as he shares how the promise of Jesus meets us right in the middle of our mess.

God entrusted world-changing news to ordinary shepherds. What if He wants to do the same through you? In this message, Pastor Carl Nichols walks through Luke 2:15–20 and reminds us not to miss the moments where God is inviting us to share hope, step out in faith, and lead others to an encounter with Jesus.

What if you’re not waiting on a miracle—what if you’re already standing inside one? In “Miracle in the Making,” Pastor Carl Nichols challenges us to see what God is already doing in our lives and in our church. Drawing from Nehemiah 12:43, this Christmas message reminds us that miracles are often not single moments, but stories God is still writing. If God has brought us this far, imagine what’s s...

Gratitude isn’t just a feeling — it’s a response. In this message, Pastor Daniel Foster walks through the story of Nehemiah to show how praise, gratitude, and generosity are always connected. When we remember God’s faithfulness, it moves us to worship… and to give. Let this message inspire you to celebrate God’s goodness and respond with a grateful heart.

As we step into the next chapter God is writing, we’re called to pray boldly and obey courageously. In Nehemiah 11, the people volunteered to move, give, and commit in ways that cost them something—but opened the door to everything God wanted to build. In this message, Pastor Carl unpacks what it means to live out our identity, beliefs, and commitments with bold faith. Obedience always costs somet...

We cleared out what doesn’t matter — now it’s time to double down on what does. In Nehemiah 10, the people didn’t just repent, they rebuilt. When God is first in our priorities, our finances, and our future, blessing follows purpose. In this message, Pastor Carl shows us how trust becomes the foundation, “first” becomes the framework, and obedience becomes the lifestyle that builds a legacy that l...

We all want God to build something great in our lives. But before He builds, He clears. In this message, Pastor Carl Nichols shows how clutter—spiritual, emotional, and financial—can block the very blessings we’re praying for. Through the story in Nehemiah, we learn that confession brings clarity, commitment brings change, and generosity makes room for revival. If you’re ready for God to move, it’...

Pastor Carl Nichols challenges us to move from passive faith to active obedience. The difference between those who just sit and those who truly make a difference is simple—obedience. Discover how God is calling you to be a laborer in His harvest, not just a spectator. The harvest is ready… will you clock in?

You don’t have to stay stuck in your pain. In this message from Pastor Carl Nichols, discover how true healing begins with honesty before God, grows as we remember His goodness, and deepens when we walk together in community. Jesus carried what broke us so He could become what heals us.