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The Origins of Islam with Shahriq Khan | Part 1
Sep 17, 202644 min
WE ARE BACK!! 🎙️ Welcome back to The Good Life Podcast — Session 3! We’re excited to kick off this new season with a powerful three-part conversation featuring Evangelist and Founder of Christ Underground, Shahriq Khan. In Part 1 of this three-part series, Shahriq shares his incredible testimony of how he encountered Jesus Christ while attending college as a Muslim. His life was radically transformed by the Gospel, and he now dedicates his life to bringing the Good News of Jesus to Muslims around the world. This is a conversation about faith, transformation, truth, and the power of the Gospel to change lives. You won’t want to miss this one! The Good Life Podcast — Part 1 of 3 with Shahriq Khan.
Islam vs. Christianity: The Origins of Islam and the Empty Tomb | Truth Under Fire
Sep 13, 202647 min
Truth Under Fire – The Origins of Islam Where did Islam come from, and how does its story compare with the biblical story of redemption? In this message, we go back to Genesis and trace the story of Abraham, Ishmael, and Isaac. We examine the covenant God established through Isaac, the promises made to Ishmael, and the historical origins of Islam through the life of Muhammad. But this message goes deeper than history. It brings us to the central question of Christianity: Who is Jesus, and what does His resurrection mean? From Abraham to Isaac, from Muhammad to the origins of Islam, and from the cave to the empty tomb, we will examine the differences between the biblical Gospel and the Islamic understanding of faith, revelation, and Jesus Christ. In This Message The promises God made to Abraham.Ishmael and Isaac: blessing versus covenant.The origins of Islam and the life of Muhammad.The significance of Mecca, the Kaaba, and the Hijrah.The biblical storyline from Abraham to Jesus.The differences between 1 Corinthians 15 and Qur'an 4:157–159.Why the resurrection of Jesus is central to the Christian faith. Scripture References Genesis 12, 15, 16, 17, and 21 1 Corinthians 15:3–8 Qur'an 4:157–159 The Central Question Muhammad came with a message from a cave. Jesus came out of the grave with victory. In Islam, they visit a cave because Muhammad was there. In Christianity, we visit the tomb because Jesus isn’t.** The Christian faith stands on the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Watch, listen, and examine the truth. #TruthUnderFire #OriginsOfIslam #Christianity #Islam #Jesus #Resurrection #BibleTeaching #Apologetics
JUST DO IT | Pastor Daniel Foster
Sep 6, 202636 min
What happens when God asks you to take a step before you feel ready? In this message, Pastor Daniel Foster challenges us to move beyond simply hearing God’s Word and actually do what it says. Following Jesus isn’t just about what we believe—it’s about what we do with what we believe. Using James 1:22, 1 Kings 18, Joshua 1, and Matthew 4, Pastor Daniel shares three powerful lessons God has been teaching him about obedience: 1. JUST DO IT SCARED.You don’t have to wait for fear to disappear before you obey. Sometimes faith means moving while fear is still talking. 2. JUST DO IT BEFORE YOU’RE READY.God isn’t waiting on your readiness. He’s looking for your willingness. You don’t have to see ten steps ahead to take the step God has put in front of you. 3. JUST DO IT FOR THE ONE.At one point, you were the “one.” Someone prayed for you, invited you, served you, gave for you, and said yes so that you could encounter Jesus. Now you have the opportunity to do the same for someone else. The question is simple: What does “JUST DO IT” look like for you? Don’t just listen.Don’t just agree.Don’t just wait. Just do it. 📖 James 1:22📖 1 Kings 18:21📖 Joshua 1:9📖 Matthew 4:18–22 #RelevantChurch #JustDoIt #Obedience #Faith #FollowingJesus #PastorDanielFoster
All IN Together | Pastor Carl Nichols
Aug 30, 202637 min
What does it look like for a church to truly be ALL IN together? In Acts 11:27–30, the disciples responded to a need in Judea—and Luke tells us something incredibly important: every disciple responded. Luke doesn’t tell us who gave the most. He doesn’t tell us who gave the least.He doesn’t tell us who sacrificed the most or the least.He simply tells us that every disciple played a part. God doesn't ask everyone to give the same. He asks everyone to surrender the same. In this final message of the All In series, Pastor Carl Nichols challenges us to consider our own response and reminds us that:• Every Person Has a Part• Every Gift Tells a Story• Every Response Builds the Future For sixteen years, we've been living in somebody else's generosity. Now we have the opportunity to become somebody else's miracle. The only unfinished part of the All In series... is your answer. What is God asking of you? If you would like to go ALL IN and be part of what God is doing through Relevant Church, you can give here:<a href="https://relevantchurch.cc/give/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://relevantchurch.cc/give/</a> #AllIn #RelevantChurch #Generosity #Faith #Church #Sermon #Acts11 #PastorCarlNichols
All IN with Multiplication | Pastor Carl Nichols
Aug 23, 202642 min
What kind of church do we want to become? Not just a church that gathers more people but a church that sends more people. In Acts 13, the church at Antioch gives us a powerful picture of what it looks like to be ALL IN with multiplication. They worshiped before they worked, released their best leaders, and trusted God with the future. Healthy churches don't just grow. Healthy churches multiply. For sixteen years, we've asked, “Who's coming with us?” Now, we're asking a different question: “Who are we willing to send?” The mission is the same, but the map gets bigger. In this message, Pastor Carl Nichols challenges us to stop measuring success by our seating capacity and start measuring it by our sending capacity. 📖 Acts 13:1–3 #AllIn #RelevantChurch #Multiplication #ChurchGrowth #Send #Acts13
All IN with Sacrifice | Pastor Carl Nichols
Aug 16, 202648 min
What does it really mean to be ALL IN? It’s easy to say, “I believe in the vision.” But what happens when believing requires sacrifice?In this message, Pastor Carl Nichols challenges us to move from believing in the vision to being willing to sacrifice for the vision. Acts 4 shows us a church that was completely surrendered—not just in words, but in their hearts, their possessions, and their priorities. They understood that everything they had ultimately belonged to God.Surrender isn’t measured by what you give. It’s measured by what you withhold. In this message, we discover three marks of a life that is truly ALL IN:One Heart — Internal SurrenderOpen Hands — External GenerosityKingdom First — Kingdom Impact The question isn't simply, “What am I willing to give God?” The question is: “If everything belongs to God, what is He asking me to do with it?” Are you ready to go ALL IN? #AllIn #RelevantChurch #Sacrifice #Generosity #Surrender #KingdomImpact
All IN with Community | Pastor Carl Nichols
Aug 9, 202638 min
What happens when people stop just attending church and start becoming the Church? In Acts 2, we see a picture of a community that was completely devoted to Jesus and to one another. They grew together, did life together, helped one another, and lived with a shared purpose. You can’t go ALL IN with Jesus and stay disconnected from His people. In this message, Pastor Carl Nichols challenges us to move beyond simply being consumers of church and become people who are fully invested in community. We are people helping people live out their purpose in Jesus Christ. In this message, we discover three things the early church was devoted to:• Growing Together — God develops things in us through relationships with others.• Doing Life Together — You can be in a crowd and still not be in community.• Helping Each Other — Instead of asking, “What do I have?” we begin asking, “How can what I have help somebody else?” Since 2010, God has used Relevant Church to help thousands of people take steps toward Jesus:• 36,033 people have attended Relevant Church• 4,726 people have said YES to Jesus• 3,132 people have been baptized• 5,773 students have attended• 1,087 people serve weekly Every number has a name.Every name has a story.Every story matters to God. “I’m All In for the One who went All In for me.” Because people helping people changes people.
ALL IN with the Mission | Pastor Carl Nichols
Aug 2, 202636 min
Jesus didn't just save you from something, He saved you for something. In this message, "All In With the Mission," Pastor Carl Nichols walks through Acts 1:8 to answer three life changing questions: • Who are we? – A people on mission together.• Why are we here? – To help people live out their purpose in Jesus Christ.• How do we do it? – Through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Gospel was never meant to stop with us. Every believer has been called, empowered, and sent to reach others with the hope of Jesus. Key Takeaways:Found people find people.Helped people help people.Changed people help change people.People are the mission. Jesus is the answer. Our response is YES. No matter where God has placed you—your home, workplace, school, or community—your "Jerusalem" is your starting point, not your destination.If this message encouraged you, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who needs to be reminded that God has a purpose for their life. Scripture: 📖 Acts 1:8 #RelevantChurch #AllIn #Mission #Acts1 #Jesus #ChristianMessage #Faith #Purpose #HolySpirit #Church #PastorCarlNichols
THE SEED IN THE SOIL
Jul 26, 202639 min
Jesus taught one of His most powerful parables in Mark 4—the Parable of the Sower. The seed is the same, but the condition of the soil determines the outcome. In this message, Pastor Daniel explores four types of soil that represent the condition of our hearts:• Hard Soil – Rejects what it can't control.• Shallow Soil – Creates a temporary faith.• Crowded Soil – Leads to a suffocated soul.• Good Soil – Produces a fruitful life. Many of us want the fruit of God's promises without allowing Him to work the ground of our hearts. Are we allowing worry, distractions, wealth, pain, or pride to choke out what God is trying to grow within us?No matter where you find yourself today, there is hope. God is still in the business of transforming hard ground into good soil. "Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop—some thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times what was sown." — Mark 4:20 If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. #RelevantChurch #TheSeedAndTheSoil #Mark4 #Sermon #Faith #ChristianYouTube #BibleTeaching #FruitfulLife #Jesus #ChurchOnline
Developed in the Dark
Jul 19, 202639 min
What if the season you're in isn't punishment... but preparation? In this powerful message from our Summer Series, Dr. Chris Vaught unpacks the hidden years of Moses' life and reveals how God often develops us in the dark before He reveals us in the light. Before Moses led a nation, he spent years in Midian. Before God used him publicly, He worked on him privately. The darkroom wasn't rejection—it was refinement. In this message you'll discover:• Why hidden seasons are often God's greatest work• The difference between isolation and separation• How God develops character before influence• The Gershom Phase: When God builds you while nobody notices• The Eliezer Phase: Learning that God is your help and strength• Why your gifting may get you noticed, but your character determines how long you stay "The darkroom doesn't mean you're forgotten. It means the image God is developing in you is too important to expose too early." 📖 Scripture:Exodus 2:12-22Exodus 18:4#DevelopedInTheDark #SummerSeries #Moses #Faith #ChristianSermon #RelevantChurch #CharacterDevelopment #TrustGod #SpiritualGrowth #ChurchOnline
The WHO Before the DO!
Jul 12, 202640 min
What is God's calling for my life? It's one of the most common questions people ask, regardless of age, career, or season of life. In this message, we discover that God's calling isn't something you have to chase—it's something you grow into through a relationship with Him. Through Ephesians 4, we'll see that before God calls you to DO something, He first calls you to BECOME someone. Your circumstances don't define your calling, your character does. In this message you'll discover:• Why your current season doesn't disqualify you from God's purpose.• The difference between your purpose and your calling.• Why "Who am I becoming?" is a better question than "What am I supposed to do?"• How obedience positions you to walk in the unique assignment God has for your life.• Why your greatest calling is simply belonging to Jesus. No matter where you are today, God has created you for more. And before He calls you to a mission, He calls you into a relationship with Himself. 📖 Scriptures:• Ephesians 4:1–4• Micah 6:8• Colossians 1:16 If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone searching for God's purpose in their life. #Calling #Purpose #Jesus #ChristianSermon #Faith #RelevantChurch #Ephesians4 #PurposeInLife #RelationshipWithGod
Goodness, Mercy, & Eternity
Jun 28, 202637 min
Psalm 23 begins with a man overwhelmed by life—but it ends with a man completely confident in his Shepherd. In this final message of the series, we discover why David could boldly declare, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life." His confidence didn't come from an easy life—it came from years of experiencing God's faithfulness. In this message you'll discover:• Why spiritual maturity produces confidence instead of fear.• What it really means for goodness and mercy to "follow" you.• Why heaven is ultimately about the presence of God, not just a place.• The greatest blessing David discovered after every valley, failure, victory, and season of life. If you've ever wondered whether God is still with you, this message is a reminder that the Shepherd has been faithful in every season—and He isn't finished yet. 📖 Psalm 23:6"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this message with someone who needs the reminder that God's goodness is still pursuing them.
The Anointing
Jun 21, 202635 min
What if the greatest thing you could give your family isn't more money, more success, or even more time? In the final message of our Overwhelmed series, Pastor Carl Nichols unpacks one of the most powerful verses in Psalm 23. "You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." — Psalm 23:5 Before God ever asks you to pour into others, He wants to pour into you. In this message, you'll discover:Why identity always comes before responsibility.How the Shepherd heals the wounds you can't reach.What it means to live from overflow instead of emptiness.Why your family experiences whatever is filling your heart.The legacy every father—and every believer—should strive to leave. A full cup blesses you.An overflowing cup blesses everyone around you. Whether you're a parent, a leader, or simply feeling overwhelmed, this message will encourage you to stop striving and allow the Good Shepherd to fill your life first. 📖 Scripture: Psalm 23:5 👍 If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it today.
The Table
Jun 14, 202639 min
What if peace doesn't come when the battle is over, but when God shows up in the middle of it? In Week 5 of our *Overwhelmed* series, Pastor Carl Nichols unpacks Psalm 23:5a and reveals a powerful truth: God prepares a table for His people while their enemies are still present. The miracle isn't that the struggle disappears—the miracle is that God provides peace, provision, and fellowship right in the middle of it. In this message, you'll discover:• How God's providence is always ahead of you• Why God prepares blessings before He asks anything from you• The significance of the table as a symbol of covenant and protection• What it means to experience peace in the presence of your enemies• Why your circumstances don't determine God's faithfulness No matter what you're facing today, God is not catching up to your situation—He's already there, preparing the way. 📖 Psalm 23:5a – "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies." Your enemies may still be present, but they are no longer in charge. God's purposes are never threatened by His enemies, and His peace is available even in the middle of the battle. #RelevantChurch #Psalm23 #Overwhelmed #PastorCarlNichols #Faith #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #GodsPeace #Providence #ChurchOnline #Hope #Encouragement #Psalm23Series
The Valley
Jun 7, 202637 min
Have you ever found yourself in a season you never saw coming? In Part 2 of Overwhelmed, Pastor Daniel Foster walks through Psalm 23 and reminds us that valleys are a reality of life, but they are never our final destination. When circumstances feel heavy, confusing, or overwhelming, God’s presence remains constant. In this message, you'll discover:• Why valleys are temporary• How to keep moving when faith feels difficult• What it means to trust God through uncertainty• Why God's presence matters more than having all the answers• How courage can exist even when fear is present Sometimes God gives peace before He gives perspective. Sometimes He gives presence before He gives answers. The valley may test your faith, but it can also become the place where trust in Jesus grows deeper than ever before. 📖 Psalm 23 #Psalm23 #Overwhelmed #TheValley #FaithOverFear #TrustGod #Sermon #ChurchOnline #ChristianMessage #HopeInHardTimes #Jesus
The Path
May 31, 202644 min
Have you ever looked at your life and wondered, "How did I get here?" In this message, Pastor Carl Nichols continues our Overwhelmed series by unpacking Psalm 23:3 and revealing a powerful truth: everybody ends up somewhere, but very few people end up somewhere on purpose. Just because you've been restored doesn't mean you no longer need direction. Like sheep, we were never designed to lead ourselves. The Good Shepherd sees what we cannot see, knows where every path leads, and faithfully guides us toward what is best. In this message you'll discover: ✅ Why your life is moving in the direction of what you're following✅ How to recognize the Shepherd's voice, pace, and direction✅ The difference between right paths and destructive paths✅ Why God sometimes leads you the long way around✅ How God's faithfulness is connected to His character and promises If you've been feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck at a crossroads, this message will help you trust the Shepherd who sees the destination even when you can only see the next step. Psalm 23:3"He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake." #RelevantChurch #Psalm23 #ThePath #Overwhelmed #Faith #ChristianLiving #TrustGod #PastorCarlNichols #Sermon #ChurchOnline #GoodShepherd #BibleTeaching #ChristianMessage
Rest Isn’t Lazy… It’s Necessary
May 28, 202644 min
Welcome to the final episode of Season 2 of The Good Life Podcast! What a season it has been. We’ve had so many meaningful conversations, powerful moments, and incredible growth along the way, and we’re ending this season with a conversation that so many of us desperately need: REST. Today, Pastor Carl and Pastor Julie continue our journey through Psalm 23 as they dive into what it really means to rest well. They share honest stories from seasons where they embraced healthy rest and saw the impact it had on their lives, relationships, and ministry. They also open up about times when they ignored the need for rest, pushed too hard, and experienced the toll it took on themselves and the people around them. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, emotionally drained, or like you’re constantly running on empty, this conversation is for you. Rest isn’t weakness — it’s part of God’s design for our lives. This episode is real, encouraging, practical, and full of wisdom. Stick around to the end — we believe this conversation could genuinely change the way you view rest, rhythm, and your relationship with God. 🎧 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder to slow down and breathe.
The Pasture
May 24, 202639 min
Life can feel overwhelming. The pressure, the noise, the expectations, the constant running — eventually it catches up to all of us. In this message, “The Pasture,” Pastor Carl Nichols walks through Psalm 23:2-3 and reveals how God responds to exhausted people. “He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul.” So many people are functioning publicly while quietly falling apart privately. We rest physically, but our souls are still anxious, restless, and exhausted. But God’s response to weary sheep is not more pressure — it’s pasture. In this message, we explore:• Why rest is often a trust issue• How unhealthy things can slowly starve your soul• What true peace actually looks like• Why God cares more about your condition than your productivity• How the Shepherd restores exhausted people No matter how chaotic life feels right now, Jesus still leads people beside quiet waters. Peace is possible. Restoration is possible. Your soul does not have to stay overwhelmed. Scripture: Psalm 23:2-3If this message encouraged you, make sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who’s carrying more than they were meant to.
The Declaration
May 17, 202631 min
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or spiritually drained? Psalm 23 isn’t just poetry — it’s a declaration of dependence on the Shepherd who leads, protects, restores, and provides. In this message, Pastor Carl Nichols breaks down one of the most powerful verses in Scripture: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” This sermon will challenge you to ask one life-changing question: Who is leading you? Discover why:• Peace comes from surrender• Contentment is found in God’s presence• Sheep get in trouble when they drift• God’s direction matters more than His protection• A well-shepherded soul is a peaceful soul If you’ve been carrying stress, fear, confusion, or the pressure to control everything yourself, this message is for you. #Psalm23 #Overwhelmed #Jesus #Faith #Sermon #ChurchOnline #ChristianMotivation #Hope #TrustGod
The Redeemer You Didn’t See Coming
May 14, 202630 min
Most people think the book of Ruth is a romance story… but it’s actually one of the clearest pictures of Jesus in the entire Old Testament. In this episode of The Good Life Podcast, we unpack the powerful biblical concept of the Kinsman-Redeemer and discover why Boaz was never the final hero of the story… Jesus was. From Naomi’s emptiness to Ruth’s redemption, every moment points forward to Christ:• Boaz redeemed a family line… Jesus redeems your life.• Ruth was an outsider… yet God brought her into His story.• What looked like loss was actually the setup for redemption. If you’ve ever felt forgotten, empty, disqualified, or stuck in chapter 1 of your story, this episode is for you. Your Redeemer is already standing in chapter 4. 📖 Scriptures Mentioned:Ruth 2–4Leviticus 25Deuteronomy 25John 1:14John 10:181 Corinthians 6:20John 19:30 🔥 Subscribe for more conversations about faith, culture, leadership, and living The Good Life. #TheGoodLifePodcast #BookOfRuth #JesusInTheOldTestament #Boaz #Redemption #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #Faith

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