Well Faith with Chris Teien

Enduring faith does not grow by accident. In this episode, Pastor Chris explores Hebrews 12 and shows how God’s discipline functions not as punishment, but as loving coaching from a perfect Father. Using the imagery of athletic training and the Winter Olympics, this message helps listeners understand how God shapes His children through correction, perseverance, and trust so they can live holy, fru...

Life is not a sprint but a race that requires endurance, focus, and purpose. In this message from Hebrews 12:1–4, Pastor Chris uses the illustration of Olympic snowboarding to show how God calls each believer to run a unique race with perseverance, fixing their eyes on Jesus and trusting Him through every stage of life. Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/18490060 Key Points: Run the...

This episode launches the “Eyes on the Prize” series from Hebrews 12:1 and calls believers to run the Christian race with perseverance and renewed commitment. Using the imagery of Olympic training and spiritual discipline, Pastor Chris challenges listeners to look to the examples of faithful believers, throw off anything that hinders their walk with Christ, and pursue the race God has uniquely ass...

 In this New Year message from 1 Peter 4:1-11, Pastor Chris challenges believers to pursue a life shaped by God’s priorities rather than culture’s pursuit of comfort, pleasure, or success. This passage calls Christ followers to endurance, obedience, and faithful ministry so that our lives honor God and make an eternal impact. Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/18422922Key Points:#1...

Christmas is about far more than traditions, gifts, or a moment in history. In this message, Pastor Chris Teien explains the eternal meaning of Christmas by tracing God’s long-planned rescue mission through Jesus Christ and showing how His coming offers forgiveness, transformation, lasting joy, and the promise of eternal life. Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/18408186Key Points: C...

Joy is not something we stumble into by accident. In this message, Pastor Chris Teien walks through the story of the Magi in Matthew 2 and shows how true joy is found by those who intentionally pursue Jesus, even when the path is uncertain. This episode invites listeners to step out in faith, follow the light God gives, and offer Christ their very best. Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/epi...

 Fear has a way of shrinking our faith and silencing our witness, especially when life feels uncertain. In this message from Luke 2, Pastor Chris shows how godly joy is rooted in God’s grace, anchored in His promises, and strong enough to overcome fear. Through the Christmas story of Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds, listeners are invited to rediscover a joy that steadies the heart and fuels faithf...

The Christmas story is filled with familiar details, but woven throughout the birth of Jesus is the powerful work of the Holy Spirit. In this episode, Pastor Chris Teien explores how the Holy Spirit was active in the lives of Mary, Elizabeth, Zechariah, Simeon, and Jesus Himself, and how that same Spirit works in believers today. This message invites listeners to grow in faith, obedience, and Spir...

At Christmas we see how God meets fear with encouragement. The story of Mary and Elizabeth shows how God brings the right people into our lives to strengthen our faith and help us trust his plan. Their relationship offers a clear example of how joy grows when we walk with others and rely on the Spirit’s work in us. Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/18314232 Key Points: Joy grows wh...

There are seasons when life leaves you feeling overlooked, unheard, or stuck in a long wait you never asked for. The story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1 shows that even when God seems silent he is still moving. Their experience reveals how joy can begin long before the circumstances change and how God sees what others miss. This message invites listeners to rediscover hope in the God who re...

Discover how a deeper understanding of God’s choosing can reshape your everyday gratitude. Pastor Chris Teien shares how God’s love, your identity, and your purpose can be seen through a fresh lens that leads to renewed joy and intentional thanksgiving. If you are looking for encouragement or clarity about what God is doing in your life, this message will speak directly to you. Link: https://www.b...

 When life wears you down and hardship presses in, God has not abandoned you. Drawing from 1 Peter 4 and 5, Pastor Chris explains how trials, pressure, and spiritual opposition become places where God strengthens your faith and shapes your character. This message helps you see that what feels crushing may actually be God’s way of planting you so that you grow deeper in him. Link: https://www.buzzs...

You don’t need a title or a platform to lead well. In this episode, Pastor Chris walks through 1 Peter 3 and 5 to show how every believer can lead with courage, conviction, and quiet strength. You’ll hear practical encouragement on pursuing peace, standing firm without fear, giving the reason for your hope with gentleness, and living out humble leadership in everyday life. Link: https://www.buzzsp...

What does it mean to be a winner in God’s eyes when life feels stacked against you? From 1 Peter, Pastor Chris shows how believers can live honorably under authority, serve at home, and bless others so the gospel shines even in hard places. Real-life stories and clear Scripture help listeners walk this out today. Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/18120185 Key Points: Win by respect...

In this timeless message Dr. Ken Castor unpacks Matthew 5:8 and shows how to stay focused on God in a noisy and distracted world. He reminds us that the blessed life is not found in comfort or possessions but in a heart fully devoted to Jesus. When we seek God above everything else, He purifies our hearts and helps us see Him clearly in every part of life. (Recorded 11.10.19)Link: https://www.buzz...

You are not just part of God’s story, you have a place and a purpose in it. From 1 Peter 2:4-12, Pastor Chris Teien explores how believers are called to build their lives on Christ the cornerstone, live out their identity as God’s chosen people, and show his greatness to the world. Discover how to stand firm on the foundation of Jesus and live sent with confidence and grace. Link: https://www.buzz...

In a world that pushes compromise, God calls His people to be holy. From 1 Peter 1:14–21 and 2:1–3, Pastor Chris Teien explains how holiness is not about retreating from culture but reflecting Christ within it. Discover how to leave behind old desires, live with reverent awe of God, and lean into the Word that helps you grow in grace and truth. Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/180...

Romans 1:7 says, “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.”Grace and peace—two gifts only God can give. Grace is His undeserved favor, His love and acceptance not based on what we’ve done, but on what Christ has done. Peace isn’t the absence of trouble—it’s the steady calm of knowing we’re right with God through Jesus. I once shared a story about Chuck Norris—the...

In this message from 1 Peter 1:1–9, Pastor Chris Teien encourages believers to stand strong in their faith when the world feels increasingly hostile and uncertain. Drawing from Peter’s letter to scattered believers, this episode explores how God’s grace gives us a secure identity, a living hope through Christ’s resurrection, and refined faith through trials. Listeners will discover how to live wit...

 We live in a world that pressures us to smile, hide our struggles, and say, “I’m okay” even when we’re not. In this message, Pastor Chris Teien shows from Scripture that God invites us to admit our struggles, bring our burdens to Jesus, and find strength in His grace. Whether you’re weary, brokenhearted, or weighed down, there is hope and restoration in Christ. Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/22...

Marriage is not just a private choice—it is God’s design and part of our worship. Hebrews 13 reminds us to honor marriage, guard purity, and build homes centered on Christ. Pastor Chris Teien shares biblical teaching, personal stories, and reflections on Charlie Kirk’s challenge to young people about the value of marriage and family. Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/17880655Key Po...

Every child has deep spiritual needs that only God can meet. As parents, grandparents, mentors, and a church family, we have the privilege and responsibility of pointing kids to Him. In this episode, Pastor Chris Teien shares seven biblical and practical ways to nurture children’s faith so they can grow strong in the Lord and live with courage in today’s world. This Episode Link: https://www.buzzs...

Psalm 78 calls us to consider the legacy of our lives. How are you blazing a trail that others can walk behind to find Christ? Pastor Chris unpacks how remembered stories, faithful examples, and godly leadership can leave a lasting spiritual path. This message blends Scripture with personal stories and practical next steps for passing on faith to the next generation. Key Points: Blazing the trail...

Isaiah 40 offers comfort to God’s people in times of exhaustion and discouragement. It reminds us of the God who never grows tired and who gives new strength to those who hope in him. In this message we look at how God’s greatness renews weary hearts, how honest prayer helps us bring our weakness to him, and how his Spirit empowers us to soar, run, and walk faithfully through every season. Link: h...

When the world feels like it’s shifting under your feet, where can you find stability? Psalm 104 reminds us that God’s works remain unshaken. Pastor Chris shows how the majesty of creation points us to a faithful God who sustains, provides, and calls us to worship and trust Him in every season. Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/17724885 Key Points: WORSHIP the God clothed in majest...