Verve City Church: Weekly Messages

If Part 1 is naming anxiety, Part 2 is developing practices to move toward peace. Scripture gives us rhythms, habits, and reframing techniques that retrain our anxious minds. 

Anxiety is the body’s alarm system, but many of us live with the alarm blaring. The Psalms normalize anxious feelings and Jesus reframes the way we relate to our worries. 

Control is often fear dressed up as strategy. We manipulate, micromanage, and grasp for outcomes because we’re anxious about uncertainty. The Psalms bring us back to trust, surrender, and honest self-reflection.

Restlessness comes from living without a clear sense of purpose, direction, or meaning. The Psalms give voice to our internal disorientation and point us toward practices that lead to groundedness and joy. 

Loneliness isn’t a modern problem; it’s a human one. Even in our hyperconnected world, people feel unseen, unknown, and isolated. The Psalms name this ache and point us toward friendship, belonging, and spiritual community. 

Discover how joy can thrive in the shadows of life, even during the holidays. The conversation highlights compelling stories of Simeon and Anna, illustrating that joy exists alongside grief and uncertainty. Personal anecdotes reveal the complexity of mixed feelings during this season. Explore practical ways to choose hope and be a light for others. Embrace a joy that defies darkness, reminding us that true happiness is anchored not in circumstances but in faith and community.

This Christmas, discover joy through the power of remembering. Reflect on favorite Christmas stories and their cultural impact. Dive into the nativity narrative, uncovering Luke's historical insights and messages of hope for the marginalized. Explore Mary's role and her song that echoes deep faith traditions. Learn how recalling personal stories can prepare your heart for joy. The discussion emphasizes three ways to respond to God's faithfulness: praise, proclamation, and worship, offering a meaningful connection to the season.

Explore what it truly means to follow Jesus beyond mere acceptance. Discover how your environment shapes your identity and the importance of choosing the right teacher in life. Learn about the Sermon on the Mount and how obedience provides a strong foundation. Josh discusses the unintentional influences surrounding us and their exhausting consequences. He shares practical ways to deepen your relationship with Jesus, including reading the Gospels, practicing his teachings, and inviting his presence into your daily life.

The power of grace cannot be overstated. Through the New Covenant, we each receive a new heart, a new spirit, and an eternal and abundant life. All we have to do is have faith, which is expressed by following Jesus. This week, we’ll dig into what it means to receive grace now and forever. 

Explore the tension between who we are and who we aspire to be. Jesus replaces shame with questions that heal and realign us. Delve into the origins of sin through the story of Cain and Abel while uncovering its modern implications. Discover how sin operates in hidden, consuming ways, and learn from trusted voices to identify our blind spots. The podcast emphasizes that despite sin's destructive power, Jesus offers forgiveness and restoration, inviting us to let grace shine through our cracks.