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God often uses other people to draw us closer to Him. A meaningful conversation, an encouraging word, or a friend who challenges our faith can help us experience God in ways we never could alone. This week in ENGIZO, discover the power of relationships that don't just bring us closer to each other—but draw us closer to God.

Life can get so busy and noisy that we rarely slow down long enough to simply enjoy being with God. This week, discover how drawing near through stillness, prayer, and listening can help you experience the love of God more deeply and the joy of simply being in God's presence.

What would it look like to experience a deeper relationship with God? James 4:8 gives us an incredible invitation: "Draw near to God and he will draw near to you." Because God created each of us uniquely, we don't all experience closeness with Him in exactly the same way. Discover how understanding the ways God has made you—and learning from the ways He has made others—can help you begin a lifelong journey of drawing nearer to God.

God isn't simply looking for the most qualified and skilled people to make a difference for His Kingdom. While feelings of insecurity and doubt sometimes stop us from following God's call, He works through us in more powerful ways than we can understand.

On this episode of the Black Rock Podcast we're continuing our conversation around Black Rock Church's ministry values with a look at Serve — Equip the Saints. Jesus said He came "not to be served, but to serve." But what does that actually mean for us as followers of Jesus? Is serving just volunteering at church, or is it something much deeper? We're talking about what it means to discover the joy of serving, what to do when you don't feel called to serve, and whether serving is about obligation, joy—or sometimes both. We'll also explore the role of pastors and church leaders when every follower of Jesus is called to ministry. Hear why Pastor Josh says his job isn't to do ministry for people, but to equip people to do ministry themselves. Because serving isn't just something we do for the church. It's part of how God forms us to become more like Jesus. Let's chat and chew!

Addiction, struggles with mental health, life's current circumstances, hurt, and tragedies can all be reasons why we feel unable to approach God as the King. How can we be sure God will accept us approaching Him? Psalm 24 has the answer to these questions.

Life is full of moments when we wish God would show us the whole road ahead, but He often gives us just enough light for the next step. In this message, we'll look at the wisdom sayings in Psalm 119:105 and Psalm 37:23–24 to discover how God's Word guides us, how His hand upholds us, and how we can walk with confidence even when the path ahead feels uncertain.

Tired of carrying a heavy load from the wrong choices you've made? Longing to escape the guilt and shame that leaves you feeling cut off from God's joy and love? Learn from Psalm 51 about how heart change leads to life change.

We all want God's protection, peace, and provision, but Psalm 91 reveals that these promises are connected to something deeper: abiding in His presence. Join us as we discover what it means to dwell with God and how a life anchored in Him can transform the way we face fear, uncertainty, and everyday challenges.

Sometimes the lot that God has given us in life can feel restrictive, not ideal, or even difficult. David shows us in Psalm 16 that we can have confidence, hope, and purpose as we discover how to be grateful for what God has blessed us with.

Welcome to the Black Rock Podcast — where faith meets life.  What does it really mean to say work is worship? In this episode of The Black Rock Podcast, we continue our series on Black Rock Church's ministry values by exploring Excellence—not as perfectionism or performance, but as an act of worship. We discuss God's design for meaningful work, why Christians should be known for integrity and wholehearted effort, and how giving our best honors Christ in every area of life. We also tackle an important question: Does working with excellence make you a workaholic? Discover the biblical difference between faithfully serving God in every role He's given you and allowing your career to crowd out your family, faith, and relationships. Join us as we unpack how pursuing excellence without chasing perfection can become a powerful expression of worship in everyday life. Let's chat and chew!

What do you do when it feels like everything has fallen apart and God seems no where to be found? This message looks at Psalm 77 as a way to find a pathway in the middle of dark times.

For 90+ years Black Rock Church, one of our main goals is to bring the Good News of Jesus to the nations.  This is not our idea, it is God's heart to reach all people so that they can have a restored relationship with him.  God's word calls us to be witnesses to all nations.  Will you help us to pray, give and go?

Anxiety is at an all-time high in America. The majority of people in our culture claim to be anxious, with many struggling with crippling anxiety. While we may not always be able to avoid anxious situations, we have a God who promises to never leave us, despite our circumstances.

Welcome to the Black Rock Podcast, where faith meets real life. We're glad you're joining us today. Over the last few episodes, we've been walking through Black Rock Church's Ministry Values—the convictions that shape who we are, how we follow Jesus, and the culture we're striving to create as a church. We've talked about Joyful Discipleship and being Outward Focused, and today we're looking at another foundational value: "God's Word is the Final Word." What does it really mean to say that Scripture is our final authority? How do we trust God's Word when it challenges our opinions, emotions, or the culture around us? And how do we hold firmly to biblical truth without becoming arrogant, legalistic, or unloving? As always, our goal isn't just to have an interesting conversation. It's to help us all grow in our understanding of God, His Word, and how the Bible continues to shape everyday life. So let's jump in.