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#250 - Navigating Family Drama During The Holidays

Christmas time often brings difficult to navigate family drama. In this episode, Chad and Robert share practical, Spirit-led wisdom for navigating difficult family dynamics with grace and love. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 01:02 Behind the Scenes of Christmas Services   04:16 Christmas Traditions in the Moore and Watson Homes   07:06 The Old Days of Christmas Dramas   09:47 It’s Okay to Disappoint Extended Family   11:10 Prioritize Your Immediate Family   12:19 When Family Doesn’t Share Your Values   14:48 How to Love People Who Disagree With You   15:53 Loving Your Spouse by Loving Their Family   17:24 Let Go of the Ideal Holiday   18:51 Playing the Family Gathering Like a Game   20:23 Ask Questions. Stay Curious. Love Deeply.   22:44 Walk Into the Room With a Different Attitude   23:17 Great Open-Ended Questions to Ask   24:25 Be Genuinely Interested in Their World

#249 - What Makes The Christmas Season So Special?

There’s something about Christmas that draws people in whether or not they believe in Jesus. In this episode, Chad and Robert explore why the Christmas season feels different and what our souls are actually responding to beneath the nostalgia, generosity, and traditions. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:25 Why the Holy Spirit Makes Christmas Possible 02:27 Jesus and Emmanuel 04:22 Why Christmas Feels Special to Everyone 07:08 Phantom Pain and the Human Soul 08:17 Heaven Came to Earth 08:56 God Worked His Way to Us 09:11 Why People Say Yes to Christmas Eve 09:47 God’s Patient Pursuit 10:33 Why Simple Invitations Matter 11:36 Why Evil Points to God’s Reality 13:29 Our Appetites Point Beyond This World 14:24 Books for Seekers and Skeptics 16:05 What Experiencing the Spirit Changes 17:13 Obedience Flows From Presence 19:16 A Better View of God 20:40 A Simple Daily Prayer Practice 23:33 Hearing God’s Encouragement 24:30 Quieting a Busy Mind 26:09 Psalm 1 and Fruit in Season 28:46 Scripture as the Spirit’s Voice

#248 - Why The Christmas Story Matters So Much

Christmas is so much more than lights and presents. It’s the moment heaven came to earth. In this episode, Chad and Robert unpack the deeper meaning behind the Christmas story, the role of the Holy Spirit in the incarnation, and why the virgin birth still matters today. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:00 Welcoming the Christmas Season 04:02 Why We Keep Talking About Christmas 05:26 The Mystery of the Incarnation 06:31 “The Word Became Flesh”: Why It Matters 07:56 God’s Presence and the Holy of Holies 09:25 Why the Virgin Birth Is Essential 11:19 Mary, Joseph, and Courage in the Christmas Story 13:18 Jesus’ Name and What It Declares 15:21 The Power of the Name of Jesus 15:43 The Trinity Working Together 17:23 What the Trinity Means for Us Today 18:38 How Chad Prays to Father, Son, and Holy Spirit 19:23 Invited Into God’s Family 20:02 What the Holy Spirit Does at Christmas 21:41 Experiencing God’s Presence Today 22:43 Why People Are Open to God During Christmas 23:58 Inviting Others to Experience Jesus

#247 - How to Step Into God’s Promises

In this episode, Chad and Robert unpack the story of Israel standing at the edge of the Promised Land, paralyzed by fear. They draw parallels to our everyday lives and the spiritual battles we face when fear, excuses, and pride hold us back. This conversation offers practical encouragement for stepping into the place of blessing God has already prepared for us. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:51 Faith, Courage, and the Promised Land   02:04 Why the Israelites Chose Fear Over Faith   03:42 Surviving vs. Thriving in God’s Plan   05:13 God’s Provision Isn’t the Same as His Promise   06:06 The Angel of the Lord and the Question of Sides   07:46 Jesus Doesn’t Take Sides 08:58 Walking Into Blessing Means Walking With God   10:14 The Real Problem: It’s Not Information, It’s Application   11:47 The Danger of Being Self-Focused   12:30 What’s the Breakthrough You’re Avoiding?   13:24 Listening to the Holy Spirit in Daily Life   15:12 Daily Disciplines and Forgetting What God Told Us   16:31 Facing Giants With God   17:18 Learning from Daniel’s Rhythms of Faithfulness   19:08 Growing in Faith   20:21 Talk to God All the Time 22:12 Most Breakthroughs Are On the Other Side of Obedience   23:59 The Big “But” That’s Blocking Your Breakthrough

Obedience Is Where the Mission Begins

In this episode, Chad and Robert talk about the difference between true discipleship and spiritual consumerism. They challenge cultural norms of, unpack why obedience is the real mark of maturity, and explore how the early church changed the world by simply applying what little they knew. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 01:17 Spiritualizing Selfishness in Church 04:05 The Church Is for Bringing the Kingdom to Earth 04:49 Connection Isn’t About Church Size 05:20 Power, Prestige, and Preference in Church 08:36 Discipleship = Your Next Step of Obedience 09:56 Information Alone Doesn’t Change Lives 11:26 Doing What Jesus Says 12:40 Don’t Just Agree 13:36 Real Christianity Is Missional 15:32 Serving Is a Way of Life 16:16 How Do You Know If You Love Jesus? 17:18 Obedience Over Theology Degrees 18:23 How the Early Church Changed the World 20:37 How to Respond When Culture Presses In 21:44 Americanized Faith Isn’t the Goal 22:29 We’re Being Discipled by Algorithms 23:24 Teaching People to Think with the Mind of Christ   24:39 Representing Jesus Means Offending Everyone 24:58 The Way of Jesus Is Giving, Serving, Dying to Self 25:43 Final Challenge: What’s Your Next Step?