Relevant Church Podcast

We’re kicking off a brand-new series called We’ve Got Issues — and no, it’s not about how your family is worse than everyone else’s. It’s about being human.Every marriage. Every parent. Every home. We all have issues. But most of what we call “family problems” are really heart problems. Not just communication issues. Not just schedule conflicts. Not just personality differences.At the root? Sin.In this message, we walk through Epistle to the Romans 3:9–12 and uncover a hard but freeing truth: we don’t have occasional sin problems — we have a sin nature. And until we name the real issue, we’ll keep chasing the wrong solutions. This isn’t about behavior modification. t’s about heart transformation. If you name the wrong problem, you’ll chase the wrong solution. But where sin is named, grace can finally do its work.Healed families start with honest hearts.

Every civilization thinks it finally figured out sex. Rome thought that. America thinks that. Scripture says… not so fast. 👀In this episode of The Good Life Podcast, we step into Romans 1 and the world Paul was writing to—a culture where desire and power ruled sexual ethics. Then we connect it to what modern psychology confirms about how our desires get shaped, distorted, and trained over time.This isn’t a shame-filled talk. It’s an honest one.We explore how desire is given by God, distorted by sin, influenced by culture, shaped by experience, and ultimately healed through Christ. From the Roman Empire to modern media, from early church voices to brain science, this conversation uncovers why our desires often run wild—and how the gospel brings order, forgiveness, and restoration.

When worship drifts, desire disorders. What we love shapes how we live.Romans 1:21–32 shows a pattern most people never notice happening in their own life:They knew God.They stopped honoring God.They stopped thanking God.Their thinking became futile.Their hearts were darkened.They exchanged truth for lies.They worshiped created things rather than the Creator.📖 Romans 1:21–32 | James 1:13–15 | Romans 3:22–24 | 1 John 1:8–10

Welcome back to Episode 3 of Season 2 of The Good Life Podcast 🎙️Chaos doesn’t start in the streets... it starts in worship.In this conversation, we look at Romans 1 and Judges 21 to understand how truth, worship, and belief directly shape the health of a society. Are we witnessing moral progress, or moral confusion disguised as compassion?Paul’s words in Romans show a clear progression: when truth is suppressed, worship shifts. When worship shifts, thinking darkens. And when thinking darkens, social disorder follows. This message explores:How truth connects to order.Why worship is the root of social health.The tension between caring for the vulnerable and valuing justice.What Scripture says about confusion, authority, and morality.Where Christians should stand in a culture of disorder.If you’ve ever wondered how faith applies to the chaos we see around us, this conversation will challenge and clarify.👉 Like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs a biblical perspective on today’s cultural moment.

What if the problem in our world isn’t political… social… or generational? What if it’s worship?In Romans 1:18–23, Paul gives a chilling progression that explains exactly why societies unravel, why truth feels blurred, why anxiety is rising, and why confusion seems to sit on the throne of our culture.This message exposes the real issue underneath it all:Not a morality problem.Not an information problem.A worship problem.In this message, Carl Nichols walks through how:• Truth gets suppressed• Gratitude disappears• Pride masquerades as progress• Confusion replaces clarity• And idols begin to look normalYou’ll see why the chaos we’re experiencing isn’t random — it’s the natural result of exchanging the glory of God for something else.

Welcome back to Episode 2 of Season 2 of The Good Life Podcast 🎙️In this episode, we dive into the topic of truth; the endless cycle of “truths” the world constantly pushes and the difference between opinion and biblical truth. As Christians, we’re called not just to believe truth, but to live it and set the standard in a world that’s constantly redefining it. This conversation is honest, challenging, and practical as we wrestle with what it means to follow Jesus in a culture full of noise, confusion, and competing voices.If you’ve ever asked:What is truth, really?How do I live out my faith in today’s culture?How should Christians respond when truth feels subjective?This episode is for you.Be sure to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this conversation.

Season 2 of The Good Life Podcast is officially here! 🎙️In this premiere episode, we kick off a brand-new season by setting the tone for what’s ahead, an honest conversations about faith, life, leadership, and what it really means to live The Good Life God designed for you.This episode dives into real struggles, real questions, and real growth, reminding us that following Jesus isn’t about perfection — it’s about trust, obedience, and showing up even when it’s hard. Whether you’re new to faith, rebuilding your faith, or just looking for encouragement, this conversation is for you.

You don’t have a behavior problem, you have a truth problem.In Romans 1:16–20, Paul reminds us that truth isn’t something we create or feel into existence; it’s something God reveals. This message confronts the lies of relativism, self-created identity, and pluralism, and calls us back to living by faith, not feelings.The gospel reveals the righteousness of God, the power of salvation, and the truth that sets us free. The question is simple: Will you live by feelings, or will you live by faith?Tune in to The Good Life Podcast weekly to explore this week’s message and other topics that will help you live The Good Life God designed for you.https://youtube.com/@thegoodlifewithcarlnichols?si=OhfsNYn9VCKliXlU

I’ve Got Issues | “I’ve Got Faith Issues” | Pastor Carl NicholsMost people don’t struggle with believing in God, they struggle with trusting God.In this message, Pastor Carl Nichols challenges a common misconception about faith. We don’t usually doubt God’s existence; we wrestle with whether He is truly good and trustworthy. Using Romans 1 and Hebrews 11, this teaching unpacks what faith really is, how it grows, and how it’s revealed through obedience.

If you don’t know who you are, you’ll keep acting out of who you’re not.We’re living in a time where identity confusion is everywhere. Culture is shaping how people see themselves, often in ways that leave them feeling replaceable, self-made, and ultimately lost. In this message, we confront the root of the issue and return to the truth of who we are in Christ.

Christmas is not just the celebration of a birth—it’s the arrival of hope into a hopeless world. Join Pastor Carl Nichols as he shares how the promise of Jesus meets us right in the middle of our mess.

God entrusted world-changing news to ordinary shepherds. What if He wants to do the same through you?In this message, Pastor Carl Nichols walks through Luke 2:15–20 and reminds us not to miss the moments where God is inviting us to share hope, step out in faith, and lead others to an encounter with Jesus.

What if you’re not waiting on a miracle—what if you’re already standing inside one?In “Miracle in the Making,” Pastor Carl Nichols challenges us to see what God is already doing in our lives and in our church. Drawing from Nehemiah 12:43, this Christmas message reminds us that miracles are often not single moments, but stories God is still writing.If God has brought us this far, imagine what’s still ahead. This isn’t the end—it’s a miracle in the making.

Gratitude isn’t just a feeling — it’s a response. In this message, Pastor Daniel Foster walks through the story of Nehemiah to show how praise, gratitude, and generosity are always connected. When we remember God’s faithfulness, it moves us to worship… and to give. Let this message inspire you to celebrate God’s goodness and respond with a grateful heart.

As we step into the next chapter God is writing, we’re called to pray boldly and obey courageously. In Nehemiah 11, the people volunteered to move, give, and commit in ways that cost them something—but opened the door to everything God wanted to build.In this message, Pastor Carl unpacks what it means to live out our identity, beliefs, and commitments with bold faith. Obedience always costs something, but disobedience costs more. Faith takes you farther than fear wants you to go. And new chapters always require new commitments.Let’s step into the future God has for us—together.

We cleared out what doesn’t matter — now it’s time to double down on what does. In Nehemiah 10, the people didn’t just repent, they rebuilt. When God is first in our priorities, our finances, and our future, blessing follows purpose. In this message, Pastor Carl shows us how trust becomes the foundation, “first” becomes the framework, and obedience becomes the lifestyle that builds a legacy that lasts.

We all want God to build something great in our lives. But before He builds, He clears. In this message, Pastor Carl Nichols shows how clutter—spiritual, emotional, and financial—can block the very blessings we’re praying for. Through the story in Nehemiah, we learn that confession brings clarity, commitment brings change, and generosity makes room for revival. If you’re ready for God to move, it’s time to clear out the clutter.

Pastor Carl Nichols challenges us to move from passive faith to active obedience. The difference between those who just sit and those who truly make a difference is simple—obedience. Discover how God is calling you to be a laborer in His harvest, not just a spectator. The harvest is ready… will you clock in?

You don’t have to stay stuck in your pain. In this message from Pastor Carl Nichols, discover how true healing begins with honesty before God, grows as we remember His goodness, and deepens when we walk together in community. Jesus carried what broke us so He could become what heals us.

Faith isn’t born from confusion—it’s born from clarity. In this message, Pastor Carl unpacks how God’s Word, when proclaimed with courage and clarity, transforms hearts and ignites faith. Through Nehemiah 8 and Acts 2, we see how understanding brings belief, humility brings change, and boldness brings revival.