Best Engbrecht Podcasts (2025)

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Nostalgia, Strollers, and Roommates 31:21

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When we pause to consider the birth of Jesus, it can leave us wondering. Why would God choose to enter the world in such an unexpected way? Why would He humble Himself to become one of us? This week, we celebrate a moment both wondrous and mysterious: the incarnation of God, an event that changed the world more than 2,000 years ago.…

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Jealousy on Display 36:03

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In the scandalous genealogy of Jesus, Rahab—a Canaanite prostitute from a city of chaos—hangs a scarlet cord and trusts God’s promise. Her story reveals a jealous God whose fierce, passionate love invades the darkest places, redeems unlikely people, and zealously pursues us on His terms, in His time.…

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God is Good. 32:58

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Look closely at the life of Abraham and the unshakable covenant God made with him and his descendants. Through Abraham’s journey of faith, obedience, and trust, we see a God who is consistently faithful, relentlessly gracious, and unwaveringly good. We're invited to remember that the same God who kept His promises to Abraham is the God who keeps Hi…

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Be With and Be Sent 35:46

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Be reminded of Jesus’ beautiful invitation: He calls us first to be with Him before He sends us out with Him. Just as He gathered His disciples—ordinary people welcomed into His presence—He welcomes us into a relationship marked by closeness, learning, and transformation. And from that place of being with Jesus, we're empowered and sent to share Hi…

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Doubt Doesn't Disqualify 35:17

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Have you ever worshiped Jesus with your hands raised while doubt whispered in your ear? In Matthew 28, we meet the disciples staring at the risen Christ bowing in worship, yet some still wavering. Discover why doubt doesn’t disqualify you from the mission, but becomes the very place Jesus draws near, claims all authority, and sends you anyway.…

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Living Sacrifices 32:38

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Romans 12 is one of the most practical and powerful chapters in Scripture—a call not just to believe, but to become the living expression of God’s mercy. Our worship isn’t confined to songs or Sunday mornings; it’s a lifestyle of surrender, transformation, and love.By Pastor Joe Focht, Pastor Peter Damaska, Pastor Tim Veenstra

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What's in Your Hand? 32:18

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The Apostle Paul rallied churches across the Roman world to support believers they'd never met, facing needs that seemed insurmountable. Why would he invest so much energy? Why would he ask so much? As we honor our global partners and enter a pivotal week of generosity, we'll uncover why Paul was so relentless about this collection. The answer migh…

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Called and Sustained 44:20

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It’s a special Sunday at NMC! Our global partners are here from Southeast Asia, India, Kenya, Mexico, and Honduras to share firsthand how God is moving around the world. Through stories of calling, challenge, and perseverance, we’ll explore how God stirs hearts for ministry, sustains His servants through trials, and continues to build His church am…

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Can I Get a Witness? 38:37

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Jesus promised His followers power through the Holy Spirit—not for status, but for mission. When we're clothed with the Spirit, we receive strength to love, witness, and serve beyond our comfort zones. The same Spirit that empowered the first disciples empowers us today to share the gospel with boldness and grace.…

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The Great Commission Isn’t New 35:59

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Jesus’ call in Matthew 28 wasn’t a brand new mission; it was the original mission. From Eden to today, God has called His people to multiply, fill the earth, and spread His reign everywhere. This week, we’ll uncover the Great Commission’s ancient roots and fix our eyes on places where the gospel has yet to be heard. Let’s not miss God’s great calli…

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Beautiful Things Out of Dust 34:50

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By Pastor Peter Damaska

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Where Can Wisdom Be Found? 36:08

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In a world overflowing with voices—Reddit threads, self-proclaimed experts, age-old traditions, and dogmatic certainty—we’re left asking the same question Job did: “But where can wisdom be found?” Let’s explore the empty counsel of Job’s friends, the limits of human reasoning, and the surpassing power of God’s wisdom that humbles the proud, comfort…

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In God We Trust 37:51

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When tragedy strikes and evil seems to triumph, we cry out "Where is God?" Looking again at Job’s story we'll explore the age-old problem of suffering and discover why God created a world where pain exists. Rather than offering cheap answers to life's hardest questions, we'll wrestle with whether there's a God who truly understands our struggles an…

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Limited, but Not Lost 39:54

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Following the extreme and shocking losses in his life, Job's confronted by his wife, his friends, and even his own thoughts about his existence. How will he respond? Where will he go from here? What's going to happen next? There’s not much Job (or others) can do to fix what has happened in his life. But that doesn’t mean he's out of options. With t…

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More Than Meets the Eye 33:29

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Job’s story reminds us that our lives unfold on more than just an earthly stage. Behind his suffering was a heavenly courtroom and a spiritual battle Job couldn't see. In the same way, our struggles are not random or meaningless—they're woven into a greater reality where God’s sovereignty and our faith are displayed. When we can't see the full pict…

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At the Table of Honor 25:38

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The Lord’s Table is more than a ritual—it's a sacred invitation. In communion, we remember Christ’s sacrifice, proclaim His victory, and honor His presence among us. We're also called to honor one another, recognizing that we share in one bread and one cup. We're invited to approach the Table with reverence, humility, and love, giving glory to God …

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Burden Bearers 36:56

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We all carry burdens: some light, some crushing. All too often, we try to carry them alone, believing strength means suffering in silence. But what if true strength is found not in isolation, but in walking together? In Galatians 6, Paul calls us to build a community marked by nearness, humility, and mutual support—a community that lifts each other…

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Be Brave 39:29

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Will we choose to be brave in our relationships with our brothers and sisters in Christ? It’s not always easy to share the real parts of ourselves—the struggles, the doubts, the wounds, the areas where we need sharpening—but this is where true unity and maturity are forged. Paul reminds us that we are called to “speak the truth in love” so that we …

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The Guarantee of Your Best Future 38:17

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Discover "The Guarantee of Your Best Future" in our new series, Me. We. Us. If you’ve ever wondered how to shape your future or how to unlock a life filled with purpose, you’ll be amazed at how close you actually are to finding it. It has been offered to you and is worth fighting for. You need only to engage in it.…

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Stand Firm in Freedom 33:47

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Our rally cry is to live in the freedom Christ has already secured for us. This freedom isn't permission to do whatever we want. It’s the power to live as we were created to live: full of grace, love, and truth. Paul warns against returning to the yoke of slavery, whether it be legalism, sin, or performance-based religion. Instead, we're called to …

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Step By Step 36:53

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By Rodney Arnold

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Making a Life From What I Know 29:25

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The word pictures of Jesus give us something on which to build our lives. Sometimes His parables unravel our perceptions of God. At other points they increase our hope and renew our image of His Kingdom. He seems completely at ease with the open-ended questions, the critique of faith, and the broad imagery which His parables give. Using two everyda…

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It's Time to Eat 42:35

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The Parable of the Wedding Banquet paints a vivid picture of the kingdom of heaven as a royal wedding banquet—lavish, prepared, and ready. The King has set the table, the feast is prepared, and now the invitation goes out. This is not just a meal; it’s a moment of decision. The question is, will we accept the invitation, and will we carry that invi…

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Don't Give Up, Keep Praying 39:31

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In a world where quick answers and instant gratification are the norm, Jesus tells a disruptive parable about a persistent widow and an unjust judge. But this isn’t just a story about nagging God. It’s a call to steadfast, eschatological prayer: the kind of prayer that cries “Thy Kingdom come” even when nothing seems to change. Through the widow’s …

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Don't Be Put Off by the Storm 38:11

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If there’s anything we can expect from Jesus, it’s honesty. He tells people they have “little faith” while affirming others who have “great faith.” He calls out hypocrisy in those worried about being religiously correct, and He speaks straight to those who don’t seem to care about God at all. At the close of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells a s…

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The Compassionate Father and the Two Lost Sons 33:20

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Jesus paints a stunning picture of the Father’s heart through the story of the prodigal son—not just a tale of rebellion and return, but a radical revelation of God’s compassionate love. When the son who squandered everything finally comes home, the father doesn’t meet him with anger or shame. He runs—runs—to embrace him, robe him, and restore him.…

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Are You Able? 37:03

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Luke 14:25-33 challenges us to count the cost of following Jesus. Discipleship isn’t casual—it demands total surrender. Jesus calls us to lay down everything, even what we hold most dear, to truly follow Him. This passage asks: Have we counted the cost? Are we willing to give Him our all?By Pastor Tim Veenstra

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Grad Sunday 38:17

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We're often content with appearances, but Jesus calls us to something deeper: true spiritual life. In Revelation 3, the church in Sardis had the reputation of being alive but was spiritually dead. This message is a wake-up call to shake off apathy, remember the gospel, and return to a life marked by repentance, power, and purpose. It’s time to wake…

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More Than Meets the Eye 32:48

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Examples of faith and faithfulness, like we see in Ruth and her family, are awe-inspiring. They remind us how incredible people actually are and how ordinary people can make phenomenal impact. Looking on, we wonder how they do what they do and how they risk what they risk. But we're not intended to be spectators of faithfulness. Rather we're create…

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Ask and It Will Be Given 36:43

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This powerful promise from Scripture finds a living example in the story of Ruth. When she humbly approached Boaz and asked him to be her kinsman redeemer, she stepped out in faith—boldly yet respectfully requesting what was both within God's provision and Boaz’s power to give. Ruth’s story reminds us that sometimes what we need most is already wit…

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Role Models 34:42

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As those created in the image of God, we're not just shaped by His hands, we're shaped to reflect His heart. One of the most profound ways we mirror our Creator is by living out hesed—the rich, covenantal love God continually shows us. Hesed is more than kindness; it’s a deep, loyal, and sacrificial love that never gives up, even when it’s undeserv…

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6. Truly, I Do Not Know This Man 48:32

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Oftentimes, we look at Jesus and ask or even wish that He fulfill our personal agenda. Jesus is not as interested in our agenda for Him, as he is in His agenda for us.By Dr. Chris Bounds

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Outside In 35:21

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The story of Ruth is built on the key themes of loyalty, boldness, and generosity. But laced in and out of those confidence-building themes are the realities of tragedy, famine, and disobedience. In the first chapter of Ruth, the people who would become her family and Ruth herself face many factors outside. They, just like us, are faced with the qu…

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A Supreme Vision 34:53

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In Colossians 1:15-23, we’re given a breathtaking vision of Jesus Christ—one that lifts our eyes beyond the ordinary and into the Holy of Holies. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation, the One by whom and for whom all things were made. In Him, all things hold together. This passage invites us to see Jesus not merely …

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Easter 26:20

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You may be carrying a heavy load this Easter season. The stresses of life, worries about finances, mental health battles, pressures at work, and on and on... But there's good news! Jesus Christ has risen from the grave, and He offers salvation, rest, joy, and peace to anyone who comes to Him. It's gonna be okay because Jesus is alive!…

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We May Not Always Understand, and It's Gonna Be Okay 34:03

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Sometimes we don’t understand what God is doing—and that’s okay. In John 12, even Jesus’ closest followers didn’t fully grasp what was happening. The crowds cheering at the Triumphal Entry had no idea their Messiah was riding in not to conquer by force, but to lay down His life. Confusion and unmet expectations swirled all around. But Jesus was sti…

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It's Personal, and It's Gonna Be Okay 33:30

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In 1971, a man from central Indiana penned the lyrics of a gospel song called, "Because He Lives." When Bill and Gloria Gaither first sang the lyrics, "Because He lives, I can face tomorrow," they were echoing the belief and hope of centuries of Jesus followers. Because of Jesus, we have hope that things are actually gonna be okay. But how does Jes…

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Praying with Eyes Open 38:37

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Praying with eyes open means being fully aware of the needs around us and responding with compassion and action. In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus teaches that serving others—especially the hungry, thirsty, stranger, sick, and imprisoned—is a direct reflection of our service to Him. The passage reminds us that faith is not just about words or rituals but …

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Naming What is Right in Front of You 42:01

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We love the expressions and exploration of a child learning to talk. We crave hearing from the person with whom we’re falling in love. But on the other hand, we get tired of too many words. We describe some people as "chewing our ears off" or "babbling on" or "flapping their gums." We were made to communicate, and followers of Jesus are called to t…

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Wednesday 51:48

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We’re all called to be water-walkers. We’re not called to the comfort of the boat, but a life on mission—walking on the water with Jesus and doing the impossible. --- Whether smuggling Bibles, feeding lepers, or working amongst a Muslim people group, Mick Veach’s commitment to share the love of God has taken him all over the world. As the Global Pa…

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Tuesday 41:43

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Every person's heart is constantly trying to fill itself with something other than God. The trouble is it never works. Nothing in this world is ever enough. Jesus offers us a different path to a blessed life: the path of the pure in heart! --- Brad Bullock grew up in a non-Christian home, but his life was radically transformed as a teenager when he…

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Monday 42:34

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Just as for Gideon, God’s presence with us is the key to victory. --- Geoff Eckart lives in Grand Rapids with his wife Arianna and their three daughters. He’s the lead pastor at Daybreak Church in Hudsonville, MI, and the founder and CEO of Never The Same, a national youth ministry organization with a vision to see new generations transformed in Ch…

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Sunday Night 55:10

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We were created to enjoy rich community with others, but how can we as Christ-followers dive deeper in relationship with each other? In the midst of a solitude and loneliness epidemic, followers of Jesus have a roadmap in the Bible of how to “one-another.” --- Dr. Tim Elmore is the founder and CEO of Growing Leaders, a nonprofit organization create…

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Sunday Morning 39:02

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By Dr. Tim Elmore

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Praying With Ears Open 41:07

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Praying with ears open is about more than just speaking to God; it's about creating a space to truly listen. In our prayers, we often pour out our hearts, but it’s equally important to pause and listen for the voice of the Holy Spirit. When we open our ears to God's voice, we invite His guidance and direction into our lives. The Holy Spirit speaks …

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The Way I See It 39:26

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We have the benefit and pleasure of reading the stories of the first followers of Jesus. Through the pages of Scripture, we see them as they rise and fall. We watch as Jesus interacts, teaches, and sends them to represent Him in the world. As we examine them, we wonder: "Will they see the world as Jesus hopes they will see it? Will they see how to …

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From Rock to Stumbling Block to Walking That Walk 32:49

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In Matthew 16:21-26, Jesus shifts the focus of His ministry, revealing to His disciples that He must suffer, die, and be resurrected. Jesus then calls His followers to take up their cross and deny themselves to truly follow Him. This is an invitation for any follower of Jesus into a radical way of life—one that disrupts comfort and security. To fol…

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Disrupt Fear 37:55

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God’s presence has a profound way of disrupting the fear that often holds us back from sharing our faith. He can transform our hesitation into boldness. When we trust in His power rather than our own limitations, we find courage to speak, knowing that He equips us for every moment. In His perfect love, fear is cast out, leaving space for us to conf…

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Move Off Your Pedestal 36:42

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Righteousness can be described as a vehicle for God's love. It's the transport mechanism of God's mercy and justice. God acts in just and good ways as He moves toward us. It's who He is, what He does, and we are better because of it. Not only that, we are to be a reflection and continuation of His right actions in the world. But what happens when w…

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Do Less So You Can Do More 38:50

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In a world that constantly pushes us to do more, sometimes the secret to greater success lies in doing less. By focusing on what truly matters and eliminating distractions, we create space for God to do His best work in and through us. Embrace simplicity, cut down attachments, and watch how much more Kingdom impact will come. Less truly is more whe…