Thriving Hills Church Podcast

If you’re hoping to make changes in your life, hope alone won’t do it - habits will. In this message, Pastor Chris explores the powerful truths behind habit science, and explains how it can work for you. No matter who you are, what you have done, or where you find yourself, you can start right now creating the habits that will give you the Power to Change. Notes Hope alone won’t change your life -...

Few things in life are more frustrating than knowing you need to change, trying to change, but not actually changing. What we might not realize is why we do the things we do - because of what we believe about ourselves. Our identity creates our behaviors, and in turn, our behaviors reinforce our identity; ultimately placing us in a loop that plays endlessly in our lives. If you want the Power to C...

Few things in life are more frustrating than knowing you need to change, trying to change, but not actually changing. And that’s most of us: we want to change, we try to change, but we fail more than we succeed. If you’re Sick of Being Stuck, then this series is for you. The Power to Change is all about why change fails, and where real power for change comes from. It is real, reachable, and meant...

As we get ready to launch into a new year, full of endless possibilities and the hope of positive change, it’s important to recognize that we can’t make these changes happen entirely on our own. There is a greater power that makes it possible. As we get ready for our first series of 2026, “The Power to Change,” Pastor Chris reminds us what makes that change possible. Notes Hebrews 9:12 ESV Revelat...

Life gets busy, heavy, and ordinary sometimes. Without realizing it, the best of us can “drift” and even “fall asleep” on our faith, our family, and our purpose. But we’re not the first people to fall asleep spiritually when God was close and ready to do something incredible in our lives; and in this message, Pastor Chris talks about what to do when you realize you’re sleeping on your calling thro...

The story of the Wise Men (also called Magi) in Matthew chapter 2 is rich in far more than just tradition, but in application for our everyday lives. While their image has been a staple on greeting cards and in Nativity scenes, the real story of these mysterious people begins well before their encounter with Jesus and speaks to us long after. What can we learn from them? How can this story help us...

The Christmas Story found in Luke chapter 2 is more than an ancient tale; more than tradition meant to be kept alive at a certain time each year. It is good news - of great joy - meant for all people, everywhere. Listen in as Pastor Chris sets the backdrop, introduces the characters, and conveys the meaning behind the message the angels brought that night. Notes God didn’t shout His love from heav...

Now more than ever, our world needs to see the fruit of God’s Spirit modeled in the lives of genuine believers. This fruit is the evidence of what’s going on inside of us, and is the proof of who we are in Christ. When our lives feel out of control, we need the fruit of self-control to help us get back on the right path for our lives. Self-control is the fruit of God’s power working in us, helping...

What is the fruit of gentleness? It is widely misunderstood, and yet, sorely needed in our world today. Jesus described Himself as gentle in Matthew 11:29 (NIV), and yet the Bible also tells stories of Him flipping tables, casting out demons, rebuking the devil, and declaring great truths in the face of fierce opposition. Some of these stories don’t match our definition of the word “gentle,” and y...

Worship Pastor GiaVanni Himes shares an important message on growing the fruit of faithfulness in our lives. In a world where people are often quick to move in the face of challenge and controversy, faithfulness stays.

Today, our guest speaker shares with us how we can let the fruit of goodness grow in our lives.

Pastor Alan Bostick, Emilie Hunt, and Heather Snyder share about people who have made an impact in their life.

The fruit of God’s Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) isn’t something we can learn, but a byproduct of who we are. When we are producing this kind of fruit in our lives, then we know that what is going on inside of us is consistent with the Biblical values that our world so desperately needs today. God wants this to happen in our lives, so we can enjoy the full life He intends for us and share it with oth...

The fruit of patience is often misunderstood. It is not meant to help us deal with the annoyances of life - it is actually meant to help us endure the trials, struggles, and mistreatment we all face with a Christ-like attitude. This is important so we can mature properly and grow through our challenges, rather than just survive them and wait for the next one to come along. Today, let’s lock eyes w...

If you want to get closer to God, it’s not something you can learn how to do - it takes an all-in commitment to becoming someone new. It won’t happen overnight, but day by day and choice by choice, you can make the decision to grow deeper and live fuller in the life you were always meant to live - a life that is rich and fruitful. Notes Peace isn’t the absence of problems, it’s the presence of God...

If you want to get closer to God, it’s not something you can learn how to do - it takes an all-in commitment to becoming someone new. It won’t happen overnight, but day by day and choice by choice, you can make the decision to grow deeper and live fuller in the life you were always meant to live - a life that is rich and fruitful. Notes “Fruit of the Spirit” - Galatians 5:22-23 ESV Nehemiah 8:10 E...

If you want to get closer to God, it’s not something you can learn how to do - it takes an all-in commitment to becoming someone new. It won’t happen overnight, but day by day and choice by choice, you can make the decision to grow deeper and live fuller in the life you were always meant to live - a life that is rich and fruitful. Notes Week One: Love Galatians 5:16-23 NLT Galatians 5:4 KJV You ca...

Pastor Chris sets the table for a new series starting Sunday by explaining the reason and occasion behind it. Notes John 15:8 NIV John 13:35 TPT 2 Corinthians 2:17 NLT Be sincere. Galatians 6:2 NIV Walk in Christ’s authority. Acts 20:27 NLT Remember God is watching! Luke 8:17 NLT Matthew 6:4,6,18 KJV

When someone says, “I have decided to follow Jesus,” what does that mean? What does it look like? Are we supposed to live our faith publicly and boldly, or should we keep it to ourselves? Sometimes, we want to live a life of faith and doing good, but we struggle to stay with it over time. What can help? PC talks about this today. Notes Most people come to faith in Jesus because of relationships. R...

So much going on in the world. So much uncertainty. Big decisions to make. How can we avoid being sucked into the media machine, and rightly discern God’s will for our lives? Notes This world is not our home. Philippian 3:20 NLT 1 John 2:15-17 NLT Colossians 3:2-3 NIV Galatians 6:2 NIV We over-spiritualize God’s will. We are asking for an open door, but living with a closed Bible. James 1:5 NIV We...

How does God lead us in our lives? At Thriving Hills Church, we believe that it is God’s will for every person on Earth to thrive in life through a relationship with Jesus Christ. In that relationship, we believe it is possible to know what God’s will is for our lives and to be led by the Holy Spirit in what we do - but what does that look like? Notes God’s will doesn’t always come in a whisper fr...

How can we ensure that we get to where we’re really supposed to be in life? With so many options, so many choices, and so many opinions, how can we really be sure if we are finding God’s will for our lives, and not just messing things up? Pastor Chris teaches how finding God’s will for our lives is more than locating a dot on the map, but is actually a series of choices we make today. Notes The wi...

Pastor Adam Drinkard brings a great message on the importance of prioritizing the presence of God and the pursuit of a relationship with Him.

We all have big decisions and important choices to make in life, and many times the answers are unclear. Have you ever wished someone would just tell you what to do? While most times we won’t have certainty, we can have clarity, confidence, and direction - even when we’re not sure. Notes Romans 12:2 KJV God’s sovereign will. Isaiah 46:10 NLT Proverbs 19:21 NIV The devil can mess with your plans, b...

Have you ever wanted to ask God for something so big and so bold that you could barely say it out loud? Learn what can happen when we Dare to Ask God for the impossible. Notes You don’t have to settle for the mundane. You can participate in the miraculous! Mark 9:14-23 NLT 2 Kings 5:1-14 NLT James 1:22 TPT What would make you walk away? Real friends won’t let you walk away. A.C.T. - Analyze, Consu...