Browse published episodes from Pastor Joe Wickman in New Life Ministries Podcast.
Nov 13, 2022 7:00 AM America/New_York
The Bible clearly shows God's revealed will for our lives as Christians, but what about His specific will for each of us? How do we make decisions about things that aren't in the Bible? In part two of "A Vision for Growth", Pastor Joe teaches us that pray
Nov 6, 2022 7:00 AM America/New_York
God created each of us with a purpose - but how do we figure out what it is? If we want to grow into the best version of ourselves, where do we get started? In part one of "A Vision for Growth", Pastor Joe teaches us that we can discover God's revealed wi
Oct 30, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
Singleness does NOT equal 'second place'.
Oct 23, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
Sex is a topic not often discussed in church - which is why it's so important to set the record straight. What does the Bible say about sex? Is it really only for marriage? What about within gay marriage? In part three of "Embodied", Pastor Joe teaches us
Oct 16, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
Many people are faced with confusion about their gender identity and how they feel in their body. Defining gender, sex, and gender stereotypes has become a searing hot topic - especially in church - often causing judgment, harsh words, hurt hearts, and mo
Oct 9, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
Today's culture has an abundance of opinions about sexuality and how we should view or use our bodies. With all the differing beliefs out there, which one is actually correct? Does God really care about what we do with our bodies? In part one of "Embodied
Oct 2, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
Sharing our faith with people just like us is one thing - but what about going out of our comfort zone to reach people who we feel have little in common with us? How do we face differences in ethnicity, gender, age, or class when it comes to evangelism? I
Sep 25, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
Talking about Jesus with others can feel intimidating and risky. What if they react negatively? What if they don't want to hear what I have to say? But bridge building is less about our own ability and more about God's power working through us to reach in
Sep 18, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
Wherever we go, we are representing something - either ourselves and our own goals, or something greater than ourselves. Once we have a relationship with Jesus, we should be walking in a way that shows His love to others. How do we do that exactly? What s
Sep 11, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
When we "burn bridges" in our relationships it typically means that something happens to seperate us from someone else. Spiritually, our sin (the imperfect things we do) separates us from the perfect God of the universe. If that bridge is broken, how can
Jul 3, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
People may have heard about the Ten Commandments before, but are they still valid for us in the modern world? Which ones do we follow, and which ones are outdated? Does God still want us to abide by them? In part one of "The Ten Commandments", Pastor Joe
Jun 26, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
Spiritual health can have a great impact on how we feel physically, mentally, and emotionally. When things aren't right between us and God or us and others, there can be collateral damage in many ways. Is it possible to be healed once the damage is done?
May 29, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
Wouldn't it be nice if bad things never happened to us? Sometimes it's hard to believe that the trials we face can be used for good, but God says differently. In part one of "The Book of James - Faith in Real Life" Pastor Joe introduces us to Jesus' broth
May 22, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
No matter where we’re starting from when it comes to reading the Bible, God’s Word is alive and active. He has new wisdom, fresh grace, and multifaceted mercy just waiting for each of us in its pages. God says that we will be 'equipped for every good
May 8, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
What do we do when we live in an age where it seems like “up is down” and “left is right”? Culture is rapidly changing - so we all need God’s wisdom from the Bible to teach us the best path to take, tell us when we’re off track, and to correct
May 1, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
Have you ever read all the names in the Bible and thought, “Like, come on. Who cares!?” But what if you knew the people who were in its pages? Would that change the way you thought about the rest of what’s written in this book? In part two of "What
Apr 24, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
4.24.22 Some people believe that the Bible is just an old, outdated book designed to help the people who lived 2,000 years ago. But the Bible isn't dead at all - it’s alive and active and equips us with everything we need to know! In part one of "What i
Apr 17, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
4.17.22 Some people cope with overwhelming circumstances by trying to numb the pain. Others just pretend like everything's great when they're really falling apart. Overwhelm blurs our vision - but we’re called by God to live authentic lives that deal wi
Apr 15, 2022 3:00 PM America/New_York
4.15.22 When life becomes overwhelming (and at some point, it will!), the good news is that we are never left alone to try to overcome it ourselves. At least not unless we want to be! In part two of the series "RISE", Pastor Joe teaches us that whenever w
Apr 10, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
We will all have to deal with pain and suffering at some point in our life. Even as Christians, we can't avoid going through painful circumstances. If Jesus, who was perfect, suffered while He was on earth, why should we believe we can avoid it? In part o
Mar 27, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
3.27.22 As we move toward our purpose and begin asking ourselves how God wants to use us, fear or uncertainty may try to hold us back from taking a next step. But God has big plans for each of our lives, and sometimes the pathway to fulfilling our greates
Mar 13, 2022 8:00 AM America/New_York
3.13.22 The enemy of our souls will often try to convince us that our life is meaningless, our pain is pointless, and that we don't have much to offer the world. But that is the exact opposite of the truth! In part one of the series "Gifted and Called", P
Mar 6, 2022 7:00 AM America/New_York
3.6.22 When a relationship that God intended to be a source of good turns into a source of perpetual pain, it’s tempting to call it quits. But two people who keep God at the center of their relationship can experience a lifetime of commitment filled wit
Feb 20, 2022 7:00 AM America/New_York
2.20.22 Relationships can be one of the greatest blessings in life - but they can also be much more challenging than we expected. God designed relationship to mold us into the greatest version of ourselves as we work through our revealed weaknesses. But w