Hamilton Mill Church

When life goes from bad to worse, will you simply react—or respond as if God is still with you?

In this engaging discourse, Andy Stanley, a prominent pastor known for his impactful teachings, dives deep into the power of our responses over reactions. He highlights how our choices shape our future and tells the powerful story of Joseph, illustrating God's presence even in hardship. Stanley introduces the concept of 'respondability' as a spiritual superpower and contrasts typical reactions with the teachings of Jesus. Listeners are challenged to reflect on their own responses in tough situations, emphasizing faith and measured actions.

What we organize our lives around shows our priorities. We need to organize around the priority of living the life Jesus wants us to live.

The hardest part of waiting isn’t always the delay itself. Sometimes it’s the uncertainty of why God seems absent when we need him most.

We’re convinced that if we just do the right things, life will turn out the way we want—but what do you do when the formula breaks and you’re left waiting, powerless, and discontent?

Our biology and culture push us toward impatience, but God calls us to trust that what he’s doing in us is worth the wait.

Andy Stanley’s conversation with Bruce Deel highlights the inspiring work of City of Refuge, a Be Rich partner dedicated to moving people from crisis to independence.

Not everyone will have the opportunity to be famous, but everyone has the opportunity to be great.

Family can be both the most rewarding and most challenging part of life. The challenge is accepting the messy “real” while still aiming for God’s “ideal.”

People miss or dismiss Jesus sometimes, but when they do it’s usually for an unnecessary reason.