THRIVE CHURCH PODCAST

What does the blood of Jesus mean to us today? What can we learn from what the blood of Jesus represents? Join Thrive Preaching Student Carmen Hui as she breaks down Jesus’ shedding of blood in His ultimate sacrifice, drawing connections and parallels from the Old Testament to reveal the freedom, the restoration, and the renewed purpose we have in God the Father. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to...

Can we really be sure Jesus is really who the Scriptures says He is? How does God show His supremacy to us through the Bible? When our doubts and our struggles get the better of us, we can look to the promises, the covenants, that God has made through Jesus Christ for each and every single one of us. Join Pastor Bon Marasigan as he continues exploring the book of Hebrews to unveil the covenant God...

Did you know God the Father swears? Maybe not in the form of curse words, but in the form of oaths, from which we can directly benefit today. Join Pastor J.B. as he explores the oaths God took, along with the hope, the love, the encouragement, and the purposes He guarantees for you as a result of His sworn statements about you. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a Stainl...

It’s easy to declare life is worth living when life is fun, but how can we embrace this life when the going gets tough? Our lives in Jesus stretch so much further than our feelings, and we ought to grow our relationship with Him accordingly as He leads us deeper in His greater plans for us. Join Pastor Nick Osborne as he uses the simple yet transformative teachings in Hebrews 6 to guide us in deve...

Everyone has heard of the biblical stories of Jesus, but who is Jesus to you, personally?  Beyond the great teacher and God that the Bible reveals Jesus to be, Jesus understands and wants to connect with each of us in a deep, personal, human way as well, as the Perfect Friend who doesn’t just like us at our best, but also loves us at our worst. Join Pastor J.B. as he dives into the book of Hebrews...

We all know what it feels like to burn out, especially in our fast-paced world today, juggling several responsibilities at any given moment. How do we bounce back from burning out? Can people from ancient biblical times really teach us something about healing from and avoiding burnout? Join Pastor J.B. as he digs to the root of the fatigue and exhaustion, adapting the wisdom from the early Christi...

How do we keep our faith in Jesus when we don’t see His work or presence in our lives? It can be easy to give up when the obstacles and frustrations coming our way seem endless, but as we learn more about the God that died for us, our perspective and direction can be strengthened beyond what we imagine. Join Pastor Tim Osiowy as he guides us through the lessons from Hebrews 3, to show you how you...

Have you ever felt drained or drifting away from Jesus, struggling to see His power in the midst of trials and temptations?  Following Jesus sometimes means facing waves of hardship, some that threaten to pull us away from God entirely, especially when we don’t feel that He is near. However, our God is a God of grace and goodness, and His Word provides truths for us to hang onto during the storms....

Have you ever felt overwhelmed or cornered by your surroundings or circumstances? Have you felt left in the dark with no answers, especially when you needed them the most? How is life worth living amidst all this chaos? Join Pastor JB as he draws from the book of Hebrews for a new perspective, studying how the book’s audience would survive through their struggles when they recognize the roles that...

How is Christianity different from any other religion? Don’t these religions all claim they’re right in different ways? What makes Jesus so special?  Join Pastor Nick Osborne as he navigates through the narratives of various faiths in search of compelling reasons for faith in Christ, revealing the hand God stretches out to you out of His unconditional love shown on the cross. - Next Steps 💪  • Ar...

Why does the God of the Old Testament tell “His people” to eradicate entire cities or nations? How can God be all-loving, yet support such violence and terror?  These texts can be difficult to apply in our lives and to teach our children, but when we dig deeper into the story that God tells, we can find a fuller understanding than just death and destruction. Join Pastor J.B. as he unpacks the pass...

If our salvation is only dependent on Jesus, why should we attend church on a regular basis, especially when it feels like a lot of work to do so? Join Pastor J.B. as he provides multiple perspectives around this question, shedding light on what the church really is, beyond just the building or the livestream. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a Stainless Steel Thrive W...

What do we do when we are battling disturbing or negative thoughts, trying to deal with something that someone said or did? How do we handle offense in a godly way? Discord and disunity are some of the enemy’s most powerful and devious weapons, but God provides us with His presence as our defense. Join Pastor Tim Osiowy as he equips us with God’s Word and wisdom to pursue His vision and goals for...

In the face of pain and tragedy, tears and screams, the question of God’s love and power begin to loom over many of our hearts - can there really be a good reason that God allows suffering? Join Pastor J.B. as he examines the different perspectives offered by many to reach an answer, uncovering Jesus’ response to evil and the hope He wants to give us. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We&a...

Even if Jesus really did walk the earth and the Bible is really well documented and preserved, can we really know that God exists through these findings? Is there any objective evidence for the existence of God? Join Pastor JB as he scours for different deistic arguments through a variety of resources, research, and reasoning, connecting the reality around us to display God’s presence. - Credit fo...

Learning about God’s goodness makes us wonder: how can there be a good reason to make such a troublemaker as the devil? Join Pastor Nick Osborne as he dissects this puzzling question by studying the purpose of creation and the origins of corruption, revealing how the intricacies of God’s love play into it all. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a Stainless Steel Thrive W...

How can we really know that Jesus existed back then, and not just blindly believe what our Bibles say? These are good questions to ask! God does not call us to blindly follow any claim, but for us to develop a sound faith in Him - how will you respond when He reveals Himself to you?  Join Pastor J.B. as he weighs the evidence and claims both for and against Jesus to show the firm basis of the Chri...

Can the similarities between Jesus and other gods throughout history “disprove” the Christian faith? How can we be sure that Jesus wasn’t just a mythically derived story? Join Pastor J.B. as he dives into the many sources and claims, seeking sound answers and insights, and returning to the root of the message made by Jesus’ story and salvation. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've...

As we reflect on the story of Jesus on this Easter weekend, can we really trust in the claim of his resurrection? Join Pastor J.B. on this Easter Sunday as he explores the different reasonings and theories surrounding the resurrection of Jesus, and the implications of these findings for us today. - Next Steps 💪  • Are you NEW to Thrive? We've prepared a Stainless Steel Thrive Water Bottle fo...

Have your doubts ever held you back from fully trusting in Jesus? Or have your doubts been silenced by others in the past? Are we supposed to just accept what we’re told? Our faith in Jesus can come with doubts as we wrestle with our relationship with God, and that’s not always a bad thing! Tune in to Pastor J.B. as he teaches us how God comforts and encourages us among our questions, and how we c...

Heartbreak. A word that leaves a bitter taste among our relationship goals and dreams. Why does God allow breakups? How does He want us to respond when it happens to us? The ground truth is: God wants you to flourish. Nothing will prevent Him from loving or caring for you less. He is there with us in our darkest valleys, in our most broken moments. Tune in to Pastor Nick Osborne’s message as he of...

When you’re only scanning for the negative, you’ll easily find just that. We can be just as good at noticing the things our loved ones are doing right as we are at noticing what they’re doing wrong, and that perspective that we choose carries immense power and influence. Do you have a godly perspective and focus? Join Pastor Tim Osiowy as he shares how we can embed gratitude into our DNA, to pract...

Have your closest relationships that once felt like a blessing now hit a ceiling? Do you feel an exhausting strain between you and your loved one that just won’t go away?  Love is not just a feeling; love is a skill, one that we practice in every interaction with our loved ones. Join Pastor J.B. to master how to connect more tenderly, peacefully, and lovingly towards those you love, and to use the...

Have you ever found the feelings of your love fading? Do you have a relationship that started out so sweet but is now struggling to survive? Love stretches beyond our feelings and daydreams, and we need a godly mindset on love to pursue what God has set for us. Join Thrive Preaching Student Carmen Lam as she reflects on Jesus’ mentality of servanthood and humility, teaching us God’s way to fight f...

You’ve examined their character, you’ve considered the compatibility between you two, you’ve weighed out the factors and details of your long-term future. What else is there to look for? How do you know for sure that he or she is the one for you? Join Pastor J.B. as he guides us through some final thoughts before the big decision. Whether you're single or married, tune into this message to di...