Vertical Pursuit

If we are the greatest threat to ourselves, then pride is to blame. Pride promises elevation, but delivers a fall. Humility can look weak, yet leads to lasting strength. This is why the Bible treats a lack of humility...

All things we think create stability are temporal. None of the things we think are about stability are our stability. It can all disappear like smoke through a keyhole. The only way to contentment and peace is through...

Doubts and questions aren’t a sign of a weak faith. They can even fuel a deepening faith journey when handled honestly. Need proof? Check the Bible.

Do we have the wrong view of God if we imagine Him as angry or frustrated at us? Are we just projecting our insecurities on Him? And, what does the Bible say about this?

Being lukewarm is no way to live, and the Bible plainly warns against it. So, what is complacent Christianity? How do we live out compelling, passionate, and purposeful lives for Christ?

In John 5 we see the story of man at the pool, who is asked the question. Jesus doesn’t heal him unprompted. It’s a question of desire and will. What should we take from this? A raw and honest podcast exploring the...

As a bush pilot in the mission field, followed by two stints as a police officer, to a role in domestic aviation, along with running a Christian ministry, Brian has gathered priceless experiences, stories, and wisdom...

Is looking back at your past a sin? Memory itself isn’t sinful, but dwelling in negativity certainly is. God’s mercy is bigger than your past, and finding the proper heart motive is the key.

Maintaining a steadfast faith in the midst of tragedy is a challenge. What do you do when your worst nightmare becomes a reality? How do we do it? How is Bob doing it? His story is inspiring, to say the least.

In this episode, we dive into the idea that we are being held hostage, and how to ultimately be set free. Of course, often times we hold ourselves captive. Friends, the ransom has already been paid.

Easter week is a build up. It’s anticipation, hope, and a promise fulfilled. Ironically, the Word does not show us evidence the disciples were filled with hope, even when it seems like they should have been. Why was...

We take a journey into what inspired Pastor Mike to write the new book “A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture.” This world isn’t about comfort, relevance, or trendiness, it's about a life surrendered to Jesus.

There is power in gratitude, as we know. But, most powerful than that is the perspective shift that must occur to get through difficult times. The problem isn’t that we don’t have enough, the problem is that we forget...

Danny is sports talkshow host in the Northwest, and recently came through a crushing period of life. His health, his marriage, and family challenges were overwhelming to the point where he almost took his own life...

How do divine sovereignty and human responsibility interact? Do my choices really matter if my destiny is set? We know living faithfully aligns with God’s will, so are we overthinking this. Is it time to be still?