Best Saddleback Andy Wood Podcasts (2025)

When we choose gratitude, God opens our eyes to his goodness and draws our hearts toward him, while entitlement closes us off from the grace he’s already pouring into our lives. This weekend, Pastor Buddy wrapped up our Closer series by reminding us that gratitude is often the first step toward a deeper, more trusting relationship with God. We grow…

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Surrender 40:54

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The Gift of Forgiveness 44:25

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This weekend we opened our new series called Closer by looking at one of the biggest barriers that keeps us from feeling close to God. All of us want a real relationship with him, yet Jesus teaches that unforgiveness can quietly block our hearts in ways we may not realize. Through the story of the unforgiving servant, we were reminded that God has …

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Dream Now Celebration Weekend 48:21

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This weekend was a powerful reminder that God calls us to dream big, to dream his dreams, and to step out in bold faith. As a church, we celebrated all that God has already done through Dream Now, from lives changed to ministries growing and new campuses taking shape. And we believe he’s only getting started. Together, we’re stepping into what’s ne…

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How Do I Know I’m Following God’s Will? 36:53

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Have you ever wondered if God really has a plan for your life, and how to figure out what it is? This weekend, Pastor Kurt Johnston reminded us that God absolutely has a unique purpose and plan for each of us. God’s will begins with relationship. His will for everyone is that we would know Him, respond to His love, and enter into a personal relatio…

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Responding to a Divided World 50:24

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As Christians, how do we respond to a world full of division and conflict? How can we stay rooted in our faith while living in a constantly changing culture? In the second week of our series Hey God!, Pastor Andy Wood reminded us that if we want to know how to live, we must first know who, or what, we follow. Whether we realize it or not, we’re all…

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How Can I Hear From God? 40:49

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Pastor Andy Wood kicks off an exciting new series, Hey God!, with a powerful message teaching us how we can tune in to hear God’s voice. In the busyness of our lives today, it’s hard to believe that the same God who spoke to Moses, Jesus, and Paul still speaks to us. But we often forget that God does want to speak to us and he wants us to listen. G…

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Biblical Roles In A Waging War 46:47

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This weekend, Pastor Stacie Wood concluded our Fight For Your Family series with a message on how God designed every person and role within the family to reflect his goodness and order. Through Scripture, she showed that whether single, married, a parent, or a child, each of us has been given a distinct role and calling to follow God with faith and…

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Divine Design: Discovering God’s Design for Family 55:31

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From the very beginning, God created men and women with equal value, distinct roles, and a shared purpose to reflect his image and bring blessing to the world. This weekend, Pastor Andy continued our Fight For Your Family series with a powerful reminder that God is the designer of marriage, family, and relationships. Walking through Scripture, he h…

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Don't Quit Now 47:15

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Pastor Andy Wood continues the Fight for Your Family series with a powerful teaching on perseverance when family life feels hard. Using Galatians 6, he reminds us that what we sow today shapes tomorrow—and that with God’s help, we can rewrite our family story. With practical tools like the Family Vision Guide, Andy also encourages couples, parents,…

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Reordering My Home 39:42

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Every life is centered on something, whether it is work, family, success, or comfort. These things shape our choices and priorities, often without us realizing it. Pastor Andy reminded us that God designed us to put Him at the center of our lives, and when He is first, everything else like our family, work, money, and calling finds its right place.…

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Deciding to Engage 40:58

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What if your home became the center of spiritual growth, hope, and transformation for your family? This weekend, Pastor Andy Wood kicks off Fight For Your Family with a bold challenge to wake up and take charge against the battles facing our families. God has a powerful design for the family, and when we follow his lead, our lives flourish. Through…

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Life is Better in Community 44:52

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This weekend marks a historic moment as Saddleback launches a new Small Groups system designed to make finding connection simple and life-giving. Pastor Stacie Wood teaches us that God created us to live in community, not in isolation. Looking at the example of the early church in Acts, Pastor Stacie shows how both large worship gatherings and smal…

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The Path of Neighboring 46:29

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Guest speaker Randy Frazee concludes our Art of Neighboring series, showing us how to move from crowded loneliness into meaningful relationships with the people around us. We discover God’s design for community and how loving our neighbors as ourselves transforms both their lives and ours. Through small, intentional actions in your own neighborhood…

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The Power of Neighboring 40:16

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Pastor Andy Wood teaches us that God gives extraordinary power to ordinary people to accomplish his will. Looking at the story of Peter and John in Acts 4, we learn how God equips and empowers us to step out in faith. When we rely on his power, incredible change can happen. In this message, learn what God can do through the power of your testimony,…

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The Practice of Neighboring 40:26

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Pastor Andy Wood shows us how to practice good neighboring by being present with others, sharing life, and extending hospitality.By Andy Wood

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The Priority of Neighboring 40:42

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Pastor Andy Wood returns to launch our new series, The Art of Neighboring, inviting us to love our neighbors through the abundant love God pours into our lives.By Andy Wood

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The In-Between Places 35:48

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Guest speaker Wayne Cordeiro shares how God often does his greatest work during the quiet, in-between moments of life.By Wayne Cordeiro

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Elohim: Mighty One - Who Do You Say I Am? 21:12

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The guide for this study is freely available as a digital download at If you would prefer to purchase a physical copy and help support Saddleback Church, you can do so as well: Black and white edition: Full color edition: Welcome Letter Welcome. The journey to this study has been a long one. For me, it began in 2016 with an opportunity—an opportuni…

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The Joy of Missing Out 44:43

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Guest speaker Darren Whitehead invites us to go on a 28 Digital Fast after discussing the impact of smartphones and technology over our lives.By Darren Whitehead