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  • Praying When You Don’t Know What to Say | How to Pray: Part 2

    Praying When You Don’t Know What to Say | How to Pray: Part 2
    Mar 22 2026
    Bedtime prayers, dinner table habits, desperate car-ride moments—you probably picked up prayer somewhere. But are you actually doing it right? Let’s learn how to pray together. NEXT STEPS Have you made the decision to follow Jesus? You might be wondering what’s next for you. We want to help! Check out these resources to ​​discover what saying yes to Jesus means: https://go2.lc/podcastcommittochrist Celebrate Easter at Life.Church This year, you’re invited to celebrate Easter at Life.Church. Whether you attend at a Life.Church location or with our online community at Life.Church Online, you’ll experience a welcoming environment and meaningful worship. Find a location and service time at https://www.life.church/easter ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Ever wondered if prayer actually works—or how to even do it? It seems like a good thing, but you don’t want to get it wrong. What if it's simpler than you think? Let's learn How to Pray together. Struggling to find the words when you pray? These seven prayers from Scripture offer a model, a purpose, and a starting point for your own conversations with God: https://go2.lc/prayers A Prayer Guide With Example Prayers for Everything You Need: https://finds.life.church/prayers-for-strength/ Not sure what to say to God? Start here: https://finds.life.church/pray-this-week/ ABOUT LIFE.CHURCH Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.church Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at https://www.life.church/app/download FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/life.church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life.church TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifechurch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@life.church CONNECT WITH PASTOR CRAIG GROESCHEL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/craiggroeschel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    33 mins
  • What Jesus Actually Said About Prayer | How to Pray: Part 1

    What Jesus Actually Said About Prayer | How to Pray: Part 1
    Mar 15 2026
    You know you should pray more—but it can feel like a chore, or like it just doesn't work. What if the problem isn't your effort, but your aim? Let’s learn how to pray like Jesus. NEXT STEPS Have you made the decision to follow Jesus? You might be wondering what’s next for you. We want to help! Check out these resources to ​​discover what saying yes to Jesus means: https://go2.lc/podcastcommittochrist Celebrate Easter at Life.Church This year, you’re invited to celebrate Easter at Life.Church. Whether you attend at a Life.Church location or with our online community at Life.Church Online, you’ll experience a welcoming environment and meaningful worship. Find a location and service time at https://www.life.church/easter ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Ever wondered if prayer actually works—or how to even do it? It seems like a good thing, but you don’t want to get it wrong. What if it's simpler than you think? Let's learn How to Pray together. Struggling to find the words when you pray? These seven prayers from Scripture offer a model, a purpose, and a starting point for your own conversations with God: https://go2.lc/prayers A Prayer Guide With Example Prayers for Everything You Need: https://finds.life.church/prayers-for-strength/ Not sure what to say to God? Start here: https://finds.life.church/pray-this-week/ ABOUT LIFE.CHURCH Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.church Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at https://www.life.church/app/download FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/life.church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life.church TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifechurch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@life.church CONNECT WITH PASTOR CRAIG GROESCHEL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/craiggroeschel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    29 mins
  • Staying Mentally Strong | Heal Your Hurting Mind: Part 4

    Staying Mentally Strong | Heal Your Hurting Mind: Part 4
    Mar 8 2026
    You've started putting in the work toward mental wellness. You've even made some progress. But maybe you're worried it won't last. We're learning how to hold onto that mental strength and healing for good. NEXT STEPS Have you made the decision to follow Jesus? You might be wondering what’s next for you. We want to help! Check out these resources to ​​discover what saying yes to Jesus means: https://www.life.church/yes Tell Us About You! We’re here to help you become the person God created you to be—and we’d love to hear from you. Take this quick survey to tell us about yourself and how we can support you. Find it at https://life.church/podcastconnect ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Do you ever feel trapped by your thoughts and emotions? On the outside you’re holding it together, but inside you’re struggling. If you wonder if you’ll ever feel better, you're not alone. In our new series, Heal Your Hurting Mind, we’ll discover there's hope and a path toward healing. 7 Prayers for Mental Health: https://finds.life.church/prayers-for-mental-health/ Battling negative thoughts? Read, memorize, and meditate on these five strategic Bible verses to help you focus on God's joy, hope, and peace. https://go2.lc/heal Take what you’re learning during the series even deeper with Pastor Craig’s latest book, Heal Your Hurting Mind, available now. Learn more https://www.craiggroeschel.com/books/heal-your-hurting-mind ABOUT LIFE.CHURCH Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.church Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at https://www.life.church/app FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/life.church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life.church TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifechurch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@life.church CONNECT WITH PASTOR CRAIG GROESCHEL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/craiggroeschel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    35 mins
  • What’s Holding Your Mind Back | Heal Your Hurting Mind: Part 3

    What’s Holding Your Mind Back | Heal Your Hurting Mind: Part 3
    Mar 1 2026
    You know mental healing is possible—but something keeps getting in the way. The path forward doesn't have to stay out of reach. God wants to help you move past what's holding your mind back. NEXT STEPS Have you made the decision to follow Jesus? You might be wondering what’s next for you. We want to help! Check out these resources to ​​discover what saying yes to Jesus means: https://www.life.church/yes Tell Us About You! We’re here to help you become the person God created you to be—and we’d love to hear from you. Take this quick survey to tell us about yourself and how we can support you. Find it at https://life.church/podcastconnect ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Do you ever feel trapped by your thoughts and emotions? On the outside you’re holding it together, but inside you’re struggling. If you wonder if you’ll ever feel better, you're not alone. In our new series, Heal Your Hurting Mind, we’ll discover there's hope and a path toward healing. 7 Prayers for Mental Health: https://finds.life.church/prayers-for-mental-health/ Battling negative thoughts? Read, memorize, and meditate on these five strategic Bible verses to help you focus on God's joy, hope, and peace. https://go2.lc/heal Take what you’re learning during the series even deeper with Pastor Craig’s latest book, Heal Your Hurting Mind, available now. Learn more https://www.craiggroeschel.com/books/heal-your-hurting-mind ABOUT LIFE.CHURCH Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.church Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at https://www.life.church/app FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/life.church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life.church TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifechurch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@life.church CONNECT WITH PASTOR CRAIG GROESCHEL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/craiggroeschel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    35 mins
  • God Will Heal Your Mind | Heal Your Hurting Mind: Part 2

    God Will Heal Your Mind | Heal Your Hurting Mind: Part 2
    Feb 22 2026
    Is your life just … meh? Nothing's falling apart, but it's not great either. You're stuck in the middle, and it feels lonely. Mental healing takes time, and God is with you through every step of the journey. NEXT STEPS Have you made the decision to follow Jesus? You might be wondering what’s next for you. We want to help! Check out these resources to ​​discover what saying yes to Jesus means: https://www.life.church/yes Tell Us About You! We’re here to help you become the person God created you to be—and we’d love to hear from you. Take this quick survey to tell us about yourself and how we can support you. Find it at https://life.church/podcastconnect ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Do you ever feel trapped by your thoughts and emotions? On the outside you’re holding it together, but inside you’re struggling. If you wonder if you’ll ever feel better, you're not alone. In our new series, Heal Your Hurting Mind, we’ll discover there's hope and a path toward healing. 7 Prayers for Mental Health: https://finds.life.church/prayers-for-mental-health/ Battling negative thoughts? Read, memorize, and meditate on these five strategic Bible verses to help you focus on God's joy, hope, and peace. https://go2.lc/heal Take what you’re learning during the series even deeper with Pastor Craig’s latest book, Heal Your Hurting Mind, available now. Learn more https://www.craiggroeschel.com/books/heal-your-hurting-mind ABOUT LIFE.CHURCH Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.church Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at https://www.life.church/app FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/life.church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life.church TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifechurch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@life.church CONNECT WITH PASTOR CRAIG GROESCHEL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/craiggroeschel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    35 mins
  • Heal Your Hurting Mind | Heal Your Hurting Mind: Part 1

    Heal Your Hurting Mind | Heal Your Hurting Mind: Part 1
    Feb 15 2026

    So often we think that if we had deeper faith, our minds would feel different. But even people in the Bible struggled with their thoughts and emotions. With God’s Word to guide you and steps to renew your thinking, you can find mental healing.

    NEXT STEPS
    Have you made the decision to follow Jesus? You might be wondering what’s next for you. We want to help! Check out these resources to ​​discover what saying yes to Jesus means: https://www.life.church/yes

    Tell Us About You!
    We’re here to help you become the person God created you to be—and we’d love to hear from you. Take this quick survey to tell us about yourself and how we can support you. Find it at https://life.church/podcastconnect

    ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
    Do you ever feel trapped by your thoughts and emotions? On the outside you’re holding it together, but inside you’re struggling. If you wonder if you’ll ever feel better, you're not alone. In our new series, Heal Your Hurting Mind, we’ll discover there's hope and a path toward healing.

    7 Prayers for Mental Health: https://finds.life.church/prayers-for-mental-health/

    Battling negative thoughts? Read, memorize, and meditate on these five strategic Bible verses to help you focus on God's joy, hope, and peace. https://go2.lc/heal

    Take what you’re learning during the series even deeper with Pastor Craig’s latest book, Heal Your Hurting Mind, available on February 17. Learn more https://www.craiggroeschel.com/books/heal-your-hurting-mind

    ABOUT LIFE.CHURCH
    Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.church

    Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at https://www.life.church/app

    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/life.church

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life.church

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifechurch

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@life.church

    CONNECT WITH PASTOR CRAIG GROESCHEL
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/craiggroeschel

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/


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    34 mins
  • Faith in the Face of Doubt

    Faith in the Face of Doubt
    Feb 8 2026

    Having faith feels easy when things are going our way. But what about when we’re struggling and we start questioning God? Learn how we can trust Him even when nothing around us makes sense.

    NEXT STEPS
    Have you made the decision to follow Jesus? You might be wondering what’s next for you. We want to help! Check out these resources to ​​discover what saying yes to Jesus means: https://www.life.church/yes

    Tell Us About You!
    We’re here to help you become the person God created you to be—and we’d love to hear from you. Take this quick survey to tell us about yourself and how we can support you. Find it at https://life.church/podcastconnect

    ABOUT THIS MESSAGE

    This message was originally presented as a part of a series called The Benefit of Doubt. Find out more about the series here: https://www.life.church/media/the-benefit-of-doubt/

    Our current message, 30-Second Theology, can only be seen at a Life.Church location or at Life.Church Online. Find a location near you or check out online service times at: https://www.life.church/30secondtheology/

    ABOUT LIFE.CHURCH

    Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.church

    Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at https://www.life.church/app

    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/life.church

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life.church

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifechurch

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@life.church

    CONNECT WITH PASTOR CRAIG GROESCHEL

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/craiggroeschel

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/


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    36 mins
  • This Love Breaks the Rules | A Church That Pleases God: Part 5

    This Love Breaks the Rules | A Church That Pleases God: Part 5
    Feb 1 2026

    Love isn't just a feeling. It's picking up the weight when someone can't carry it themselves. We're exploring what it looks like to love like Jesus, and how it changes everything.

    NEXT STEPS
    Have you made the decision to follow Jesus? You might be wondering what’s next for you. We want to help! Check out these resources to ​​discover what saying yes to Jesus means: https://www.life.church/yes

    Tell Us About You!
    We’re here to help you become the person God created you to be—and we’d love to hear from you. Take this quick survey to tell us about yourself and how we can support you. Find it at https://life.church/podcastconnect

    ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
    More than anything, we want to be a church that pleases God. To do that, we’ll explore the qualities the Bible says matter most—being faith-filled, bold, and loving. These aren’t just goals for our church. They’re a calling for each of us, because A Church That Pleases God is full of people who want to do the same.

    Three ways to make friends at church: https://go2.lc/friends

    ABOUT LIFE.CHURCH
    Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.church

    Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at https://www.life.church/app

    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/life.church
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life.church
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifechurch
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@life.church

    CONNECT WITH PASTOR CRAIG GROESCHEL
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/craiggroeschel
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/


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    33 mins