Life.Church with Craig Groeschel

Each week on the Life.Church podcast, you’ll hear teaching from senior pastor Craig Groeschel or a Life.Church pastor. Get practical, relevant, biblical perspectives on topics that matter to you. Visit us at www.life.church or download the Life.Church app.

Puzzled, Part 1: Puzzled by Doubt

7 Jun 2014
00:33:42

Making sense of your life can feel like a puzzle. But what if the big picture isn’t turning out how you expected? Find out what to do when you feel Puzzled.

In the Fire, Part 2: A Problem Called Praise

31 May 2014
00:37:56

In over your head and out on your own? Take heart. You were born to fight the very battles you face today. Let’s learn what can happen when we're In the Fire.

In the Fire, Part 1: I Was Born For This

24 May 2014
00:37:23

In over your head and out on your own? Take heart. You were born to fight the very battles you face today. Let’s learn what can happen when we're In the Fire.

Outlasters, Part 4: Intentional Giving

17 May 2014
00:37:01

What will the world say about you when you’re gone? No one can live forever, but anyone can create a legacy that stands the test of time. Prepare to make your mark on the world—become an Outlaster.

Outlasters, Part 3: Faith on Fire

10 May 2014
00:37:03

What will the world say about you when you’re gone? No one can live forever, but anyone can create a legacy that stands the test of time. Prepare to make your mark on the world—become an Outlaster.

Outlasters, Part 2: Financially Free Families

3 May 2014
00:37:53

What will the world say about you when you’re gone? No one can live forever, but anyone can create a legacy that stands the test of time. Prepare to make your mark on the world—become an Outlaster.

Outlasters, Part 1: Readiness Over Happiness

26 Apr 2014
00:37:25

What will the world say about you when you’re gone? No one can live forever, but anyone can create a legacy that stands the test of time. Prepare to make your mark on the world—become an Outlaster.

The Counselor, Part 4: Why Do You Doubt?

19 Apr 2014
00:36:24

If you could ask God one thing, what would it be? Our questions reveal more about our faith than our curiosities. When Jesus asks the questions, He sheds light on who we really are and what we truly believe. Find out how His questions reveal our h...

The Counselor, Part 3: Do You Want To Get Well?

12 Apr 2014
00:36:53

If you could ask God one thing, what would it be? Our questions reveal more about our faith than our curiosities. When Jesus asks the questions, He sheds light on who we really are and what we truly believe. Find out how His questions reveal our h...

The Counselor, Part 2: Do You Believe I Can Do This?

5 Apr 2014
00:36:02

If you could ask God one thing, what would it be? Our questions reveal more about our faith than our curiosities. When Jesus asks the questions, He sheds light on who we really are and what we truly believe. Find out how His questions reveal our h...

The Counselor, Part 1: Why Are You So Afraid?

29 Mar 2014
00:36:09

If you could ask God one thing, what would it be? Our questions reveal more about our faith than our curiosities. When Jesus asks the questions, He sheds light on who we really are and what we truly believe. Find out how His questions reveal our h...

The Artisan Soul, Part 2: Creating for God

22 Mar 2014
00:38:29

We are all artists with the ability to create something beautiful. Every action we take, the love we show, and the relationships we build have the potential to become something meaningful and inspiring. God put creativity in each one of us–with Hi...

The Artisan Soul, Part 1: God-Given Creativity

15 Mar 2014
00:37:50

We are all artists with the ability to create something beautiful. Every action we take, the love we show, and the relationships we build have the potential to become something meaningful and inspiring. God put creativity in each one of us–with Hi...

Small Things Big Difference, Part 4: Your Habits

26 Jan 2014
00:36:22

Major resolutions and huge goals. We want big change and we want it now. But maybe taking life in a new direction has a lot more to do with the little things. Let's learn how to embrace intentionality in Small Things, Big Difference.

Small Things Big Difference, Part 3: Your Words

19 Jan 2014
00:36:10

Major resolutions and huge goals. We want big change and we want it now. But maybe taking life in a new direction has a lot more to do with the little things. Let's learn how to embrace intentionality in Small Things, Big Difference.

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