Where is God When life Hurts?

Carry On My Wayward Son

Summer Jams | Week 1: Carry On My Wayward Son We've all drifted. Maybe it happened through rebellion. Maybe through religion. Maybe it was one compromise, one distraction, or one difficult season at a time. The truth is, no one plans to wander—but God has always specialized in bringing wanderers home. In Week 1 of our Summer Jams series, Pastor Landon Kyker unpacks the story of the prodigal son through the lens of the classic song Carry On My Wayward Son. You'll discover why the drift always looks better than it really is, how rock bottom can become holy ground, and why the Father's grace will always outrun your shame. No matter how far you've wandered, your story doesn't have to end there. The Gospel doesn't say, "Carry on." It says, "Come home." If this message encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and let us know what spoke to you most in the comments. The drift ends here.

The Naked Truth | Love Me TINDER: Dating Advice for Picking Well in a Swipe Right World

In a world of swipes, situationships, and endless dating advice, how do you know if you're choosing the right person? In Week 4 of **The Naked Truth: Real Talk. Nothing Covered Up.**, Pastor Kelly tackles one of life's biggest decisions—who you choose to spend your life with. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, married, or helping someone else navigate relationships, this message is packed with practical, biblical wisdom that applies to everyone. You'll discover: • Why soulmates are more myth than biblical truth • How to know if someone is truly Christ-centered • Why you should look for proof, not potential • How to date with purpose instead of just chemistry • The importance of clarity over casual relationships • Why putting Jesus at the center changes every relationship The person you choose to marry is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. God's Word doesn't leave us guessing—it gives us timeless principles that help us choose wisely and build relationships that honor Him. No matter your relationship status, this message will challenge you to make Jesus the center of your life and trust His ways over the world's. If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it!

How To Lose A Spouse In 10 Years

Most marriages don't explode, they erode. It's rarely one big mistake that creates distance. It's a thousand small compromises: neglect, resentment, distraction, and lost intentionality. In this episode of THE NAKED TRUTH, Pastor Landon Kyker shares four habits that slowly destroy relationships, and the practical, biblical steps you can take to build a marriage that lasts. Whether you're single, dating, newly married, or celebrating decades together, this conversation is for you. Because healthy marriages don't happen accidentally. If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs hope today.

Bloodlines & Boundaries

Family can be one of God's greatest blessings—and one of life's deepest sources of pain. In this message, Pastor Landon Kyker explores what the Bible says about forgiveness, reconciliation, and setting healthy boundaries through the story of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 33. Discover how to pursue healing without building emotional walls, why forgiveness doesn't always mean immediate access, and how healthy boundaries protect relationships—not wounds. If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe a comment and share it with someone who needs hope today. For more messages and resources, visit thepurposechurch.com.

Your Circle Is Your Ceiling

What if the people around you are shaping the limits of your life more than you realize? In Week 1 of The Naked Truth, we are confronted with a powerful truth: we were never designed to do life alone. God created us for community, connection, and biblical relationships, and isolation is not just painful, it’s dangerous. This message challenges us to see loneliness for what it is in today’s world: a growing epidemic that affects not just our emotions, but our spiritual and physical health. But more importantly, it reminds us that the Church is God’s answer to isolation. Jesus Himself modeled vulnerability and connection when He asked His disciples to stay with Him in His darkest moment. From Genesis to the early Church, we see the same truth repeated: we are built for community. We are not called to sit on the sidelines of community, we are called to build, serve, love, and carry one another. The world teaches independence. The Kingdom builds interdependence. Subscribe for weekly messages from The Purpose Church.