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What should I do when I feel uncomfortable with the Holy Spirit?The Holy Spirit is God, and Jesus called him the comforter, yet many of us would admit that we feel a little uncomfortable with the Holy Spirit. Join Matt Swords, Jim Ehrman, and Kevin Eshleman for a discussion on how to discern the activity of the Holy Spirit, how to overcome our fears or judgments about the Holy Spirit, and how to welcome his work in our lives.

Guest Speaker Alan Hawkins, Director of the Global School of Supernatural Ministry, teaches on how to receive more of the Holy Spirit.

Guest Speaker Randy Clark, Founder and President of Global Awakening, teaches on why words of knowledge are important and how to receive them.

How should my beliefs about God's kingdom impact my view of the future? We don't often consider how much our views and expectations of the future impact how we live in the present. As ambassadors of God's kingdom here on earth, we want to have the same view of the future that God does so that we can effectively partner with him. Join Emily Given, Dan Gulnac, and Amy Calkins for a conversation on whether the world is getting better or worse and how our beliefs about that impact how we live.

Pastor Kevin Eshleman explains what the kingdom of God is and why we need to be part of advancing God's kingdom on earth.

How do I respond to conflict in a healthy way?Conflict is a normal part of life, but many of us struggle to know how to engage those moments in a way that honors everyone involved and moves us toward resolution. We may get stuck in toxic cycles of anger of manipulation, or we may shut down to avoid conflict. Jesus offers us a better way. Join Matt Swords, Heidi Zimmerman, and Oliver Denlinger for a conversation on how to have healthy, honoring conflict.

Pastor Wes Siegrist reminds us of the power of cultivating a generous mindset that overflows into generous living.

What's the most effective way to reach people with the gospel? We all know sharing the gospel is important, yet many of us have missed one of the most crucial and powerful tools God's given us. Join Emily Given, Jim Ehrman, and Mark Calkins as they discuss what the first century church shows us about evangelism and how to apply it to our lives.

Pastor Chris Weber teaches on the power of the gospel to bring real life transformation, not through human effort, but through God's power.

Why should I connect with people who are different from me? Statistics show we are all prone to prioritizing relationships with those who are most similar to us. Yet, building connections with people from different groups and perspectives strengthens us in some key ways we may not be aware of. Join Matt Swords, Jim Ehrman, and Kevin Eshleman as they talk about the why and how of connecting with people outside our usual sphere.

Pastor Kevin Eshleman reminds us of the call to kingdom teamwork—so we can go further together than we can on our own.

What if living righteously could come naturally to you? Many of us grew up thinking that knowing God was about following all his rules and behaving perfectly. The truth is, God isn't focused on the rules, but on our hearts. When we receive him, he enables us to live from the inside out, so that his righteousness can become second nature to us. Join Emily Given, Dan Gulnac, and Matt Swords as they discuss the difference between rule following and inner transformation and how to live out our new identity in Christ.

Pastor Jim Ehrman speaks on what it looks like to embrace the person and the work of the Holy Spirit.

What does it mean to truly welcome everyone? Jesus calls us to love all, yet many of us struggle to know how to apply that in the complexities of real life. How do we love those who've hurt us or who offend us with their beliefs? How do we hold true to our convictions while also modeling Jesus' radical love for all? Join Matt Swords, Heidi Zimmerman, and Dan Gulnac as they discuss what it looks like, practically, to welcome everyone.

Pastor Dan Gulnac reminds us that we welcome everyone because Jesus welcomes everyone.