The North Parkway Podcast

Sometimes life’s pain is so heavy it overshadows everything - even your identity. In the final session of “SALVAGE,” learn how to navigate seasons of pain and take your identity back. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

Helping others grow spiritually is a messy business. In this session of “SALVAGE,” we’ll look at how the church can take on the character of the Savior so that everyone can have a seat at the table. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

Church can feel like a place you need to clean yourself up to enter... which is just the sort of mentality that Jesus came to turn upside down. In this session of “SALVAGE,” we’ll look at God’s pathway to forgiveness and healing, and why that first step can be so hard to take. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791

Sometimes the hardships of life can leave a mark. In the first session of “SALVAGE,” we’ll see how a scarred savior can turn your brokenness into something beautiful. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

Controlling your craving is a tough job, but if you approach it right, you’ll win more often. In today’s talk, we’ll look at strategies to fight smarter, not harder. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

Ever do something and immediately think, “why did I just do that?” In today’s talk, we’ll learn why it’s so hard to do what you want to do, and how to take charge of your behavior. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163, or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

God has invited all of humanity to know Him and get closer to Him, but there’s a cost involved. In today’s talk, learn what it takes to get close to God, and why it’s worth the effort. Connect with us: visit northparkway.org, call 309-347-2163 or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give

Life is full of burdens you need to set down, but there’s one of them you need to hang on to - for now. In the final session of “Traveling Light,” you’ll learn why a little homesickness is healthy, and how it can keep you moving forward on your journey. Learn more about us: northparkway.org Connect with us: Call 309-347-2163 or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give Purchase a c...

Life is full of disappointments, but if you don’t address them, they can grow into much more painful problems. In this session of “Traveling Light,” we’ll learn what to do when disappointments steal joy, motivation and purpose. Learn more about us: northparkway.org Connect with us: Call 309-347-2163 or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give Purchase a copy of “Traveling Light” b...

We've all done things we're not proud of, and the way we feel about those past mistakes can keep us from moving forward in life. In this session of “Traveling Light,” guest speaker Jasen Petersen explains how to respond to the ugly parts of our past by seeing ourselves the way God sees us. Learn more about us: northparkway.org Connect with us: Call 309-347-2163 or text “prayer” to 309-271-...

The journey of life can get lonely - even when you’re in a crowd. In today’s session of “Traveling Light,” we’ll look at how to drop the burden of loneliness, and why you shouldn’t be in a rush to do it. Connect with us: Call 309-347-2163 or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give Purchase a copy of “Traveling Light” by Max Lucado: https://a.co/d/75HqIeg

Grief is an inescapable part of life, and if you face it alone, it can be overwhelming. In this session of “Traveling Light,” we’ll learn how to approach those seasons of grief in a way that promotes long-term healing. Learn more about us: northparkway.org Connect with us: Call 309-347-2163 or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give Purchase a copy of “Traveling Light” by Max Luc...

Everyone appreciates a little credit, recognition and applause, but when too much of it goes to your head, it can become a devastating burden to carry through life. In this session of “Traveling Light,” learn how to lighten your load by building confidence instead of arrogance. Learn more about us: northparkway.org Connect with us: Call 309-347-2163 or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northpark...

God’s grace is big enough to handle all your mistakes, past present and future, but if you don’t feel forgiven, you’ll still be weighed down by one of life’s heaviest burdens. In this session of Traveling Light, we’ll learn how to let go of guilt and recapture the joy of forgiveness. Learn about us: northparkway.org Connect with us: Call 309-347-2163 or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northpar...

We all have “what if?” scenarios on our radar, and if you’re not careful, those worries from tomorrow can ruin today. In this session of “Traveling Light,” we’ll look at how to create the space you need to tackle whatever challenge today brings your way. Learn more about us: northparkway.org Connect with us: Call 309-347-2163 or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give Purchase a...

We all have “what if?” scenarios on our radar, and if you’re not careful, those worries from tomorrow can ruin today. In this session of “Traveling Light,” we’ll look at how to create the space you need to tackle whatever challenge today brings your way. Learn more about us: https://northparkway.org Connect with us: Call 309-347-2163 or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give Pur...

God’s a good shepherd, but sometimes you make a lousy sheep. In this session of “Traveling Light,” learn how to reroute your strength so you can benefit from God’s offer to carry your burdens. Learn more about us: northparkway.org Connect with us: Call 309-347-2163 or text “prayer” to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give Purchase a copy of “Traveling Light” by Max Lucado: https://a.co/d/75HqIe...

The God who made you has offered to lighten your load and carry the burdens that are too heavy for you, but if you’ve got a limited view of His character, you’ll have a limited reliance on His help. In this session of “Traveling Light,” we’ll learn how changing your view of God can help you hand off the heavy things in your life. Learn more about us: northparkway.org Connect with us: Call 309-347-...

Life is a journey, and whether you realize it or not, you’re carrying a lot of luggage along the way. In the introduction to “Traveling Light,” you’ll learn about the burdens you weren’t designed to carry, and how to trade them for something lighter. Learn more about us: northparkway.org Connect with us: Text PRAYER to 309-271-2791 Give: northparkway.org/give Purchase a copy of “Traveling Light” b...