Praise with Alan Beauchamp Podcast

Our lives are shaped by the rhythms we return to, and the same is true for a church. In this message, Pastor Alan takes a look at Acts 2 and explores why making room for shared rhythms of worship, relationships, prayer, and growth matters for the future of Praise. As we look toward the next ten years, the goal is not simply better spaces or better schedules, but making room for more people to know Jesus, find belonging, and grow together.

We all know what it feels like to say, “I’ve got this,” until life hands us something too heavy to carry alone. Pastor Alan opens up Galatians 6 and shows us a better way, a community where we stop hiding our burdens, step into each other’s stories, and discover that following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey. And at the heart of it all is a Savior who did for us what we could never do for ourselves, carrying the weight we could never carry and inviting us to carry one another along the way.

We all grow because someone took the time to notice us, believe in us, and help us become who we were meant to be, our faith is no different. In “When I Grow Up,” Pastor Alan explores what it really means to grow up in Jesus and discover that spiritual maturity isn’t just about what God can do for us, but about becoming people who help others grow. As Praise looks toward the future, this message invites every one of us to ask a powerful question: Who could God use me to help grow?

What does it actually mean to say, “We are Praise”? Discover from 1 Peter 2 that we are more than people who gather in the same room; we are God’s people, a royal priesthood, a people with a purpose, and a people called to make His goodness visible in the world. Pastor Alan lays the foundation for everything that follows in the series and invites us to ask a bigger question: What could God do through us if we truly became the people He has called us to be?

What if the reason you’re holding back isn’t that you don’t have enough, but that you’ve forgotten who your Source is? In the final message of The Good Work, Pastor Alan shows us how the Philippians learned to live generously despite having real needs and why Paul’s promise that “my God will supply every need” is about far more than money. Come discover how trusting an inexhaustible God can free you from fear, reshape the way you respond to what you have, and turn your provision into worship.

You may not be able to control every thought that enters your mind, but you can learn to stop letting toxic thoughts take up permanent residence. Then begin filling your mind with what is true, good, lovely, and worthy of praise. Pastor Alan’s message will help you learn how to filter what you dwell on, recognize what God is doing, and practice a healthier way of thinking rooted in Scripture. So you can become the kind of person who isn’t controlled by fear, resentment, anxiety, or cynicism, but is free to live with the peace of God and become who He has called you to be.

Though anxiety has a way of returning, God's invitation to peace is constant. In this message Pastor Alan opens up Philippians 4:4-7 and helps us discover why God doesn't ask you to suppress your fears. Instead, He invites you to surrender them and how His peace can guard your heart long before your circumstances change. If you've been carrying tomorrow's worries or yesterday's wounds, this message will show you how to experience the presence of the God who is near while you wait.

Every relationship will face conflict but it doesn't have to end in division. Through the surprising story of two faithful Christians who couldn't get along, we'll discover how Jesus can bring healing, humility, and hope to even our most broken relationships. If you've ever struggled with forgiveness, hurt, or unresolved tension, this message is for you.

The Gospel was never meant to be a solo mission. In Philippians 4, Paul reveals that every prayer, every act of service, and every gift given in faith becomes an act of worship that advances God's Kingdom and delights His heart. Join us as we discover how partnering with God brings lasting joy, eternal impact, and the privilege of hearing, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

Life doesn't always go the way we planned, but what if your greatest struggle could become the place where God does His greatest work? In one of the most misunderstood passages in Scripture, Paul reveals the secret to finding lasting joy and contentment no matter what you're facing. If you've ever wondered how to have peace when life falls apart, this message is for you.

Every road leads somewhere. The people we follow, the habits we cultivate, and the choices we make are all shaping the destination of our lives. Pastor Alan delivers a powerful message from Philippians 3, discover how to recognize the road you're on, why Jesus offers a better destination, and how the same power that will one day transform everything is already at work transforming you today.

The Blair family shares about what God is doing in Slovenia and calls us to follow the admonition Peter gives in 1 Peter 3:15 and share the reason of our hope.

This message is for everyone who has ever felt stuck between who they are and who they know God is calling them to become. Through the stories of a record-setting pitcher who still wasn't perfect, a marathon runner who celebrated too soon, and a sheep farmer who simply refused to quit, Philippians 3 reveals a life changing truth: spiritual maturity isn't arriving, it's pressing on. If you've been weighed down by past failures, distracted by past successes, or wondering what your next step with Jesus should be, Pastor Alan’s message will remind you that God isn't finished with you yet and your story is still growing toward something far greater than you can see.

What if the thing you're striving to add to your faith is actually keeping you from experiencing the freedom Jesus already purchased for you? In Philippians 3, Paul takes everything he once trusted—his accomplishments, reputation, religious credentials, and success—and calls it worthless compared to knowing Christ. Discover why Jesus is enough, why your performance can never save you, and how a deeper relationship with Him changes everything.

Pastor Alan challenges one of our most natural habits…Grumbling. Then reveals how a grateful, surrendered life shines brightly in a world that has grown accustomed to darkness. Through the examples of Paul, Timothy, Epaphroditus, and ultimately Jesus, we'll discover what it means to move from an "if/then" faith to an "even if, Lord" kind of surrender. If you've ever wondered what it looks like to truly pour your life out for something that matters, this message will invite you to place everything on the altar and trust God with the outcome.

This week, Pastor Alan asks the question: What happens when the holy presence of God moves into an ordinary life? If you’re exhausted from trying to manage appearances, fix yourself, or carry the weight of becoming better on your own, Jesus invites us into the kind of transformation only God can do—from the inside out. Come discover why the God who makes dirt holy doesn’t leave hearts unchanged.

What if the greatest display of power in history wasn’t conquest, but surrender? In a world shaped by outrage, self-protection, and the relentless pursuit of status, Paul reveals the shocking mindset of Jesus, He’s the God who moved downward into humility, suffering, and the cross for the sake of others. This message from Pastor Alan confronts the way we think, challenges what we cling to, and asks a difficult question: has the LORDship of Jesus reshaped your mind, or just your beliefs?

In a culture obsessed with self-promotion, Philippians 2 calls us to something radically different: humility, unity, and Christ-centered love. This week Pastor Lynette shows us how selfish ambition quietly divides hearts, relationships, and churches; but how the Gospel invites us into a better way of living. Through practical truth, honest reflection, and Paul’s challenging words from prison, this message will encourage you to become the kind of person who reflects Jesus to a divided world.

What if following Jesus isn’t just about what you believe but how you live when pressure hits? Pastor Alan unpacks Philippians 1:27–30, and helps us discover what it really means to live as a citizen of heaven: standing firm, striving together, and refusing to flinch in the face of opposition. This is a call to a faith that’s not passive; instead it’s powerful, united, and unmistakably different.

Is the key to facing an uncertain future figuring everything out ahead of time or could it be settling what your life is really about? This week Pastor Alan helps us uncover how Paul stands on the edge of life and death with unshakable joy, and the four postures that gave him that kind of freedom. If you’ve ever felt anxious about what’s next, this will reframe your future in a way that changes how you live right now.

What if the worst thing happening in your life right now is actually the very thing God is using to move His story forward? This week Pastor Alan dives into Paul's letter from a Roman prison where hie is surrounded by political chaos, chained to soldiers, and betrayed by people on his own team. Yet he still says "I rejoice" why? If you've ever wondered what actually matters most when life gets hard and the pressure is real, this message will challenge you, unsettle you, and point you toward something worth building your life around.

What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because God stopped working but instead He’s building something far bigger than you can see? This week Pastor Alan unpacks how prayer is meant to pull heaven into the middle of your real life, and why the promise of Philippians 1:6 changes everything about your growth. If you’ve ever felt stalled, distant, or just going through the motions, this will help you see what God is actually doing beneath the surface.

On the very day the tomb was found empty, two followers of Jesus walked away confused, disappointed, and convinced their hope was gone…until Jesus Himself showed up and started walking with them. What if the resurrection isn’t just something to celebrate for a moment, but a reality that meets you right in your questions, your doubts, and even when you’re heading the wrong direction? Pastor Alan will challenge you to see that Jesus isn’t waiting for you to have it all together, He’s already walking with you, inviting you to let Him in and experience a life-changing turnaround.

Sometimes in life it feels like you’re going backward. You find yourself tired, frustrated, and running on empty. This week Pastor Alan walks into the tension of the wilderness and exposes the deeper problem we often ignore: not our circumstances, but what’s broken within us. Through the strange and powerful story of the bronze serpent in Numbers 21, we’ll discover how we can end up resenting the very things we once prayed for, and how God meets us not by removing the struggle, but by making a way right in the middle of it. Ultimately pointing to Jesus in John 3, where He invites you to stop trying to fix everything yourself and instead find life in a simple, personal, and life-changing response: look and live.

Ever felt trapped in a dead end? What if that place is actually where God is about to do His greatest work? Pastor Alan talks about when the Israelites found themselves trapped between the sea and an approaching army, it looked like everything had gone wrong, but it was the exact moment God was preparing a rescue they could never create for themselves. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how God could possibly make a way forward, this Sunday come discover how the God who rescued people then still rescues people today.

What if one of Jesus’ most confusing parables is actually a wake-up call about how we’re living right now? This week Pastor Alan unpacks the shocking story of the dishonest manager and discover why Jesus says money, one of the least valuable things we own, is the most revealing test of our hearts. If time is short and eternity is real, the question becomes unavoidable: are we using what’s in our hands for what truly matters?

Since we are the church, our lives are the only Bible some people will read. Chaplain Justin Nichols instructs us to steward our calling. We are called to love and lead the people around us. Our calling empowers us to show, live, and bring Jesus to our circles.

In Matthew 25, Jesus tells a story that doesn’t feel fair. Some get five bags, some two, some one and suddenly we realize the “bags” in our own lives might look a lot like pain. What if the real question isn’t why you were given what you were given, but whether you will bury it, become defined by it, or entrust it back to a God who wastes nothing? Come discover how the valleys you never would have chosen can become wells of strength for others and how even your deepest hurt can grow into something eternally beautiful.

What if the way you train your body is shaping the strength of your faith? Today, Pastor Rocio unpacks 1 Corinthians 9:24–27 to help us discover how Paul’s picture of the ancient games in Corinth challenges us to run our spiritual race with purpose, discipline, and endurance. If you’re ready to align your physical health with your calling in Christ and run for an eternal prize, this word will inspire you to get back in the race and finish strong.

Often the most powerful doors God opens are to the people already in your life. This message from Colossians 4 unpacks how prayer, awareness, gratitude, and integrity shape a kind of influence that’s sacred, fragile, and deeply impactful. If you’ve ever wondered how to recognize the moments God is giving you, and steward them well. This is a message you don’t want to miss.

What if peace isn’t something you wait for, but something you learn to steward? From Philippians 4, Pastor Alan show teaches how to lead your inner life—redirect anxiety, guard your mind, and intentionally fill your thoughts with what is true and life-giving. If your mind feels noisy, your heart feels restless, or your soul feels tired, this message offers a practical path toward real, lasting peace.

What if faithfulness isn’t about trying harder but about paying better attention? In Ephesians 5, Paul calls us out of living on autopilot and into a grace filled, Spirit-led way of walking wisely in a world designed to distract us. Pastor Alan explores how stewarding your attention can redeem your time, awaken your faith, and help you live fully present to God and the people right in front of you.

What if stewardship isn’t about what you own—but about the very life you’ve been given? In Athens, Paul declares a God who doesn’t just give resources, but gives life and breath, entrusting every moment to our care. Pastor Alan invites you to slow down, breathe, and wrestle with the most important question of all: What am I doing with the life God is sustaining right now?

By examining Paul’s missionary work and the church in Ephesus Reverend Dennis Rivera gives us a guide for discipleship, faithfulness, and ministry.

God is not distant, since the garden He has been moving toward us, crossing every barrier our sin built, until Jesus became Emmanuel, “God with us”. From tent, to temple, to the Spirit dwelling in us, the story of Scripture is the God of love drawing near, not out of obligation, but delight. This Christmas, we remember that love is not an abstract idea, but a Father giving His beloved Son so that we might fully live in Him and live that love toward others.

When the future is uncertain, and strength has run out, God speaks a promise: deserts will bloom, the weak will be strengthened, and joy will break in where it seems impossible. Isaiah 35 reveals a joy that doesn’t wait for circumstances to improve, but arrives because Emmanuel, God is with us. Restoring what was lost and turning wilderness into a garden. Pastor Alan invites you to see Jesus as the safe path home, where sorrow flees, hope endures, and even the weary are carried all the way to joyous singing.

To protect our peace, we build fortresses against the wrong enemy. True Peace dismantles those walls brick by brick. Peace is a person, and He has come.

Pastor Heather walks us through the hope we find in Jesus.

In a world that often feels stuck in the middle between pressure, uncertainty, and the not-yet; Revelation 11 lifts the curtain on the moment everything finally turns, when God says, “ My kingdom come.” This week Pastor Alan takes us to the after of all redemptive history, where every injustice is answered, every tear is acknowledged, and gratitude erupts because the victory is undeniable. If you’ve ever wondered whether God will make good on His promises, this message will show you the end of the story—and why gratitude becomes the anthem of those who’ve seen Him carry them through.

Daniel’s world is turned upside down yet he shows us what it looks like to stay rooted in gratitude. His story reminds us that grace isn’t just found after the miracle, but right in the messy, uncertain, unfair middle. If you’re standing in a “middle” of your own, this message will help you see how gratitude can steady your soul and reveal God’s presence right where you are.

Imagine being tossed at sea for two weeks. The sun and stars gone, cargo gone, hope gone. Yet in the eye of that chaos one man’s simple act of faith changes everything.Paul stands, gives thanks before the outcome, and proclaims God’s promise, “Take courage; none of you will perish.” Showing how courageous gratitude steadies the soul and spills protection over everyone around us.Join us for Through It All to learn how to give thanks in the not-yet, hold fast when storms rage, and believe God before you can see the shore.

Missions Sunday

In the middle of a siege and locked in prison, Jeremiah gets a strange word from God: buy a field. What seems absurd in the moment becomes a living prophecy of hope, obedience, and trust in God’s timing. In this message, Pastor Alex explores how God still speaks through both words and actions inviting us to deeper trust, courageous obedience, and openness to the Spirit’s leading.

This message is for anyone who’s ever obeyed God and felt like it only made life harder. It’s for those who’ve grown weary of pretending everything’s fine, when deep down you’re not okay. “The Real You and the Real Jesus” reminds us that real transformation happens when we stop performing and start being honest with God, with ourselves, and with others.

This message is for anyone who’s ever obeyed God and felt like it only made life harder. It’s for those who’ve grown weary of pretending everything’s fine, when deep down you’re not. “The Real You and the Real Jesus” reminds us that real transformation—and real power—happens when we stop performing and start being honest with God, with ourselves, and with others.

When Jeremiah walked into the potter’s house, he didn’t just see clay being shaped — he saw the heart of God at work. A vessel that collapsed wasn’t thrown away; it was reformed in the potter’s hands, a living picture of mercy and second chances. This message reminds us that no matter how marred or hardened we’ve become, the Potter hasn’t left the wheel — and if we’ll yield to His touch, He can still reshape our lives, our callings, and even our future.

In the middle of collapsing empires and political chaos, God spoke to a young and hesitant Jeremiah. Instead of strategies or armies, God placed a personal call: “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.” Jeremiah’s story reminds us that God is not surprised by our moment in history, rather He places His people in specific times and places on purpose. Just like Jeremiah, you don’t need to have it all figured out; you only need to raise the sail and let God’s Spirit provide the wind.

In a world where algorithms and A.I. keep pressing us into predictable patterns, Paul’s ancient words in Romans 12:2 ring louder than ever: Do not be conformed to this world. What if the greatest danger isn’t just bad information, but living on autopilot—outsourcing our thinking, our choices, even our desires to the default settings of culture? This message is an urgent call to let the Spirit renew our minds so that we don’t just copy and paste life, but live transformed lives that shine with the will of God.

AI promises connection, wisdom, prosperity, and purpose. But can it deliver, or is it just a cheap shortcut? In Mere Mortals, Pastor Dylan pulls Psalm 8 into the AI age to ask what really makes us human and why God crowns us with glory when we are so willing and quick to trade it for cheap imitations.

A young king admits he’s in over his head, asks God for an “understanding heart,” and receives wisdom sharp enough to reveal a true mother when two desperate women plead before him. Today, in a world where A.I. can sound certain while saying nothing true, the same Holy Spirit that gave the king discernment also teaches us to test every voice, weigh the fruit, and refuse to entrust our souls to algorithms. This message calls us to seek wisdom from above, train our hearts below, and place our full trust not in shifting systems but in Jesus—the way, the truth, and the life.