Best City Church Decatur Podcasts (2024)

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Games We Play, Part 4: The Change Game // Samer Massad 40:24

18m ago40:24

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We have a natural tendency to be critical towards others. Because we want others to change for our benefit. So how does Jesus actually address this idea of being critical and judging others? Is it ever healthy? How do you want to be judged? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Games We Play, Part 3: The Comparison Game // Samer Massad 40:16

2d ago40:16

40:16

A game that requires a loser is a game nobody wins. When we play the comparison game and allow envy to motivate our actions, it can cost us more than we expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Games We Play, Part 2: The Blame Game // Joel Thomas 43:50

3h ago43:50

43:50

When it comes to relationships, the blame game is a game that no one wins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Games We Play, Part 1: The Honor Game // Andy Stanley 38:49

6d ago38:49

38:49

A game that requires a loser is a game nobody wins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Broken and Grateful // Andy Stanley 45:10

15d ago45:10

45:10

We can disagree culturally and politically, and still love unconditionally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Modern Men & Our Ancient Scripts, Part 2: The Man from God // Andy Stanley 33:03

22d ago33:03

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Following the script of Jesus doesn’t mean all men will be the same. But it does mean we’ll be better men. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Modern Men & Our Ancient Scripts, Part 1: Lion & Lamb // Andy Stanley 35:37

29d ago35:37

35:37

Somebody may have defined masculinity for you, but how will you define it for yourself? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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What Our World Needs Now, Part 9: Self-Control // April Farmer 31:59

1M ago31:59

31:59

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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What Our World Needs Now, Part 8: Gotcha! // Joel Thomas 33:55

2M ago33:55

33:55

What could our world look like if we chose restoration instead of condemnation? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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The Word Works - Memorial Day 2024 // Jamie Corcoran 45:35

2M ago45:35

45:35

Many Christians refer to the Bible as the “Word.” But there’s more to the Word than the Bible itself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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What Our World Needs Now, Part 7: Faithfulness // Andy Stanley 37:01

2M ago37:01

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It’s tough to be a faithful follower of Jesus under normal circumstances, and nearly impossible when someone around you has given you a big reason not to be. But help is available to us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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What Our World Needs Now, Part 5: Human-kind-ness // Joel Thomas 45:08

3M ago45:08

45:08

What does kindness look like, act like, and react like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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What Our World Needs Now, Part 4: Patience Under Pressure // Steven Lee 31:49

3M ago31:49

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If we try to manufacture patience in our lives, we’ll be left feeling exhausted and discouraged. Lasting patience needs a lasting source. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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What Our World Needs Now, Part 3: The Missing Peace // Joel Thomas 40:22

3M ago40:22

40:22

Jesus never said life would be easy, but he did promise us a path that leads to peace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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What Our World Needs Now, Part 2: Joy // Krista Glasscock 29:25

4M ago29:25

29:25

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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What Our World Needs Now, Part 1: No Substitute // Andy Stanley 42:48

4M ago42:48

42:48

The Holy Spirit was given to us not so we could be more spiritual, but so we could become more mature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Easter 2024: Didn't See It Coming // Andy Stanley 32:42

4M ago32:42

32:42

Despite Jesus predicting it multiple times, eyewitnesses were shocked to learn God had raised Jesus from the dead. And what God did for Jesus, he can do for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Ekklesia, Part 6: The Enemy Within // Andy Stanley 43:47

4M ago43:47

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It’s easy to believe the greatest enemy of the church comes from outside the church. Unfortunately, the church’s greatest threat is right in the middle of it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Ekklesia, Part 5: The Wonder of It All // Andy Stanley 41:36

4M ago41:36

41:36

The message of the church is a message for the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Ekklesia, Part 4: Big and Bold // Andy Stanley 41:09

5M ago41:09

41:09

Early Christians were bold, confident, and courageous. How we pray is an indicator if we’ve strayed from that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Ekklesia, Part 3: Our Turn // Andy Stanley 38:46

5M ago38:46

38:46

Provide for the next generation what you wish the previous generation had provided for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Ekklesia, Part 2: Opening Day // Andy Stanley 40:01

5M ago40:01

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When the church first began, a natural question surfaced right away: What shall we do? The answer had to do more with understanding who your faith was in more than what needed to be done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Ekklesia, Part 1: What's in a Name? // Andy Stanley 39:02

5M ago39:02

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Being part of a local gathering of Jesus followers means you are part of something big. It’s up to each generation to determine what Christianity looks like, sounds like, and reacts like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Prodigals, Part 3: The Heart of the Father // Steven Lee 30:45

6M ago30:45

30:45

If you do not see God as a father, you will not see yourself as a son or daughter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Prodigals, Part 2: Reckless // Steven Lee 34:30

6M ago34:30

34:30

We all have a tendency to drift from God, but we’re never too far from God to restore our relationship with him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Prodigals, Part 1: A Distant Country // Steven Lee 24:33

6M ago24:33

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When we get lost, it’s often the result of our own decisions—we wander, drift, or even run away from God. In the parable of the lost son, Jesus sheds light on how God views us when our choices lead us away—and how he responds when we’re ready to come home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A Better Question, Part 3: The Meaning of Meaning // Andy Stanley 40:54

6M ago40:54

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In all its subtle forms, greed has the potential to rob your life. But the secret to living a meaning-filled life is found across the border from what’s in it for me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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A Better Question, Part 2: Filled Full // Andy Stanley 37:48

7M ago37:48

37:48

If the only things that concern you are about you, there is work to do. Ultimately, we save ourselves from ourselves by choosing not to be all about ourselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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A Better Question, Part 1: About You // Andy Stanley 35:32

7M ago35:32

35:32

If something about the world is broken and it breaks your heart, there’s an opportunity to be a part of fixing it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Christmas at Decatur City // Steven Lee 11:22

7M ago11:22

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The next time you feel insignificant or unqualified, remember the Christmas story. It’s a powerful reminder that our worth comes from God. He sees us, loves us, and wants to partner with us to invite others into God’s family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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The Way In A Manger, Part 3: The Way of Love // Andy Stanley 36:55

7M ago36:55

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During this time of year, we engage our imaginations as we embrace the magic of Christmas. Let’s also imagine what the world would be like if we fully embraced the way of Jesus—the way of love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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The Way In A Manger, Part 2: The Way of Life // Andy Stanley 41:26

8M ago41:26

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Jesus came to show us not only the way back to God, but the way back to others as well. As people who have been reconciled to God, we should pursue reconciliation with people whenever possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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The Way In A Manger, Part 1: Dead Ends // Andy Stanley 39:35

8M ago39:35

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Have you ever felt like you've lost your way? Usually by the time we realize we’re lost, we’ve been lost for quite some time. And we instinctively ask, "What should I do?" Instead, there’s a different question to consider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Money Talks, Part 3: Keep Track // Andy Stanley 33:08

8M ago33:08

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It’s easier to keep track of something than to catch up with it. That’s especially true of our money. If our money could talk, it would say, “I’m easy to track, but lose track of me and you will lose your peace of mind.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Money Talks, Part 2: Send Me Away // Andy Stanley 37:16

8M ago37:16

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Are you mastering your money or being mastered by it? Maybe it’s time to flip the script. Instead of striving to have enough money to satisfy a me-first appetite, Jesus encouraged his listeners to have an others-first approach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Money Talks, Part 1: I Mean Well // Andy Stanley 36:00

9M ago36:00

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If our money could talk, what would it tell us? You might be shocked to find out that what our money would say is pretty close to what Jesus did say—and what we should still consider today. Does our money add meaning to our lives or is it the meaning of our lives? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Under The Circumstances, Part 3: For Those Who Doubt // Andy Stanley 44:43

9M ago44:43

44:43

Doubt doesn't have to be an off-ramp to faith. In fact, it's a natural part of the journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Under The Circumstances, Part 2: Promises, Promises // Andy Stanley 42:10

9M ago42:10

42:10

No matter if our current season of life is easy or difficult, we strive to fix our eyes on Jesus instead of our circumstances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Under The Circumstances, Part 1: When Life Happens // Andy Stanley 37:07

9M ago37:07

37:07

Our circumstances are not an indicator of God’s absence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Fatal Distractions, Part 2: Fog, Fires, and Fear // Joel Thomas 41:51

10M ago41:51

41:51

Your great work is to identify the distractions that keep you from the “problem” that you are uniquely positioned to solve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Fatal Distractions, Part 1: Great Work! // Joel Thomas 38:32

10M ago38:32

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Great work is often found on the other side of a terrifying longing. How could clarity regarding your “terrifying longing” reduce the allure of the distractions you’re most susceptible to? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Made For More, Part 2 // Steven Lee 37:26

10M ago37:26

37:26

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Made For More, Part 1 // Steven Lee 36:14

11M ago36:14

36:14

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Be Rich 2023 // Andy Stanley & Hal Donaldson 38:42

11M ago38:42

38:42

As we see in this interview with Hal Donaldson, sometimes difficult circumstances can inspire people to do something great. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Icon, Part 4: Kingdom Now // Andy Stanley 37:05

11M ago37:05

37:05

Living in the upside-down kingdom Jesus described can perhaps seem risky and foolish. But the power and love of God is released when we embrace it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Icon, Part 3: Chasing Humility // Andy Stanley 39:16

11M ago39:16

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We can be tempted by a lot of things we shouldn’t give in to. But when we give into the temptation of humility, the world changes for the better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Icon, Part 2: Loser's Club // Andy Stanley 40:34

11M ago40:34

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The cross is a reminder for us to stop chasing what can’t be caught. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church

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Icon, Part 1: It Won't Work // Andy Stanley 37:42

12M ago37:42

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It's not intuitive to choose to lose, but Jesus introduced an upside-down way of living. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Decatur City Church