What is The Point?

Have you ever felt like you just don't fit in? What do we do when we don’t fit the christian "cliche.” I’m loud and not a sip coffee and hear your story type of gal. My skills are different than the ones readily used at church. In this week's episode we talk about when it's ok to fit in, and when you should stop conforming and lean in on your unique gifts. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv

We've all been in a situation where we had to have a conversation that mattered. In this week's episode of "What is the Point" we walk through how to navigate a hard conversation and how to prepare before you meet. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv

In this week's podcast we TALK about how our words can carry weight... unfortunately the opposite is true. At times our words can be empty and cheap and at times our words can carry even more weight than we expected. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv

In this week's episode we talk about how there can be purpose to our pain... pain we don't choose AND the pain we choose. Throughout this conversation we talk about how discipline is at the root of all of this. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv

Today we sit down with the founder of "The Doubters Club" Preston Ulmer... who just so happens to be our Springfield Campus Pastor. Today we talk about Preston's book, how he approaches conversations about doubt, and the skeptic in all of us. No matter where you are on your faith journey, today will be helpful! For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv Website: https://www.thedoubtersclub.com Book: https://navpress.org/doubtersclub Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/north-point-church-the-riff/id1578957864?i=1000542698006

In this episode we ask our favorite pastor (Jeremy Johnson) how he became the person and pastor he is today. If you've ever wondered how the decisions you make in your 20's and 30's can compound into your 40's and beyond then this week's episode of "What is The Point" is for you! For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv or you can email Jeremy at jeremyj@northpointchurch.tv The Riff Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/north-point-church-the-riff/id1578957864

We're totally not talking about this topic because we didn’t drop a podcast last weekend, but if you were about to rage at us… ummm maybe this week's podcast is for you... all about grace. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv

In a culture today that almost prides themselves on getting offended and getting a point across; this one change can actually make your life better. It can make you a better friend, spouse, parent, child, and Christ follower. In this week's podcast, we talk about this one change. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv

Seeing things from another point of view can be difficult to do and even harder to learn. In this week's episode we'll talk about something that mentally, intellectually, spiritually, and relationally will take you further than most other skills in life. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv

We've all been told to GROW UP at some point in time. Sometimes we needed to hear it, but other times it didn't make as much sense. In this week's episode we look at some ways when this saying rings true and some aspects of life we hope we NEVER grow up in. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv

As young adults are we "called" to be certain in what we believe? Or are things a little more healthy when there is some grey areas? In this week's episode of "What is the Point" we talk about what you can be certain in and what is "healthy" uncertainty. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv

Doing hard things doesn't always seem fun... ok, it rarely seems fun BUT it can also be super rewarding... but it can also be a waste of time. Wow this is confusing. As young adults we talk about the risk and reward of doing hard things, and when you know you're on to something good and healthy. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv

Have you ever felt like you're sitting on the sidelines and life is passing you by? In this week's episode of "What is the Point" we talk about spectators vs players and if one is "better" than the other. We think this will be a pretty helpful perspective shift. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv

A lot of time as humans we thing obstacles are IN THE WAY of our success, but understanding that obstacles ARE THE WAY can be a complete paradigm shift. In this episode of "What is the Point" we talk about how obstacles CAN be good things and how they create the best versions of US. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv

Often times we feel like we need a permission slip to do things in life... Switch jobs, invest in ourselves, start hanging around a different crowd. Maybe it's from our upbringing, maybe it's just our fearful personality. In this episode of "What is the Point" we discuss how to "design" your life... and you don't even need permission... unless you want it, then take this as your permission slip. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv

From time to time it's great to check in... to see if you're headed in the direction you wanna go. In this episode, we do a check up from the neck up and see if we're becoming the person we wanna become. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv

Why is it so hard to start and finish something? It seems like if you're good at one of those, you're terrible at the other. In this week's episode we walk through how to get an idea out of your head and not tie your identity to its success. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv

Time may be the most valuable resource we have; so why is it so easy to waste? In this week's episode we break down what is the "cost" of wasted time and how can you spend your time in some wise ways. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv

Gratitude is something you give and receive but not achieve... maybe that's why it's so hard to live out? In this episode we break down how to stop looking inward and start pointing those arrows out and focus on encouraging those around you. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv

Being content can be such a tricky balance between complacency and the need for always wanting more. In this week's episode we break down some misconceptions about what contentment even is, and how to accept it. For questions email: whatisthepoint@northpointchurch.tv