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Many of the greatest minds in human history have held a deep faith in Jesus Christ. Yet some people assume that faith and intellectual thinking don't go together. What if using our minds is actually one of the most powerful ways to draw closer to God? Discover how exploring the incredible depths of God's truth can strengthen our faith, deepen our relationship with God, and transform the way we live.

Feeling stuck, distracted, or distant from God? The answer might not be to focus more on yourself - but to focus on someone else. Jesus showed us a radically different way to live: He came not to be served, but to serve. This week in ENGIZO, discover why serving others can transform something inside of us, make us more like Jesus, and become a powerful way to draw near to God.

Have you ever stood on a mountaintop, watched an incredible sunset, or looked up at a sky full of stars and felt something stir inside you? There's a reason creation can affect us so deeply. This week in ENGIZO, discover how the beauty and wonder of the world around us can turn our attention toward God and draw us closer to the One who created it all.

The Black Rock Podcast — where faith meets life. At Black Rock, one of our strongest ministry values is simple: It's All About Souls. If we truly believe that we were created for eternity, then helping people discover the love and salvation of Jesus matters more than anything else. But sharing our faith isn't about pressure, treating people like projects, or trying to convince someone to believe. We can't save anyone—only God can. Our role is simply to share. In this episode of the Ministry Values Podcast, we explore what "It's All About Souls" really means—and how it can shape the way we live, love, and build relationships every day. How do we care about someone's eternity without treating them like a project? What holds us back from sharing our faith? And how can we become more confident and natural at sharing both our story and God's story? Because when it comes to eternity, it really is all about souls.

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.

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.