Browse published episodes from Pastor Joe Wickman in New Life Ministries Podcast.
Jan 10, 2021 7:00 AM America/New_York
Sometimes we never stop what needs to stop, or start what needs to start, because we fool ourselves about the reality of where we are or where we're headed. We can want many things - even to have a healthy relationship with God and commit ourselves to be
Jan 3, 2021 7:00 AM America/New_York
When a new year starts, it’s pretty normal to want to set goals, right? But did you know that in every area of our life, God has His own goals for us? And they’re for much more than just our benefit - God’s goals benefit others, too! In part one of
Dec 24, 2020 7:00 AM America/New_York
Sermon from New Life Ministries Podcast
Dec 13, 2020 7:00 AM America/New_York
There’s a danger for us as adults if we never move beyond a 2-dimensional view of Jesus. There are a lot of "flat" versions in this modern world of who Jesus is - so what did He really look like when He walked the earth? In week 3 of "Hope in the Darkne
Dec 6, 2020 7:00 AM America/New_York
We may not often think about it, but there was a time before anyone had hope in Jesus – before He was born into this world to save us all from the darkness of our sin. There are many people today who have not yet stepped into the light of Christ, and ot
Nov 22, 2020 7:00 AM America/New_York
Here it is! :) When someone hurts us, wouldn’t it be nice if they magically came to us to beg for our forgiveness? Unfortunately, that’s not how it works most of the time. Direct communication is the only path to a relationship reset – and although
Nov 15, 2020 7:00 AM America/New_York
Because we’re all broken in our own ways, most of us do not have the skills or power to reset broken relationships alone. As a result, when we reach a frustration point with someone, we may try to avoid a solution or blame it on the other person. The ha
Nov 8, 2020 7:00 AM America/New_York
Although relationships are intended to be a blessing, there are many times that brokenness and pain turn them into a curse. What if the hands of a parent hurt instead of protect? Or the actions of a spouse cause trauma instead of trust? Or the words of a
Nov 1, 2020 7:00 AM America/New_York
Did you know that the primary problem the Bible addresses is relationships? With all the connections we make with other people in our lifetime, we are bound to have some that include painful experiences and lasting hurt. Unfortunately, a broken relationsh
Oct 25, 2020 8:00 AM America/New_York
Can we talk about politics? An election is not just about choosing the “right” candidate; it’s a perfect opportunity to exalt the one true King of Kings by showing the love of God to those who have different views than us! In the finale of “Can We
Oct 18, 2020 8:00 AM America/New_York
Can we talk about racism? Although God designed each and every one of us to reflect His glory in unique ways, and even though He loves each of us equally, the world tends to put people into categories – especially by outward appearance. This can cause d
Oct 4, 2020 8:00 AM America/New_York
As each year passes, society is becoming more and more sensitive to the opposing opinions of others. There is a growing list of topics that trigger people into instant debate mode – such as sexuality, race, and politics. It often seems like we are being
Sep 27, 2020 8:00 AM America/New_York
Here is the finale write-up! :) We all know that life can be painful at times. But when we experience hardship that drives us to the Lord – and emerge victorious – we not only gain credibility that helps us help others in ways we never could before, b
Sep 21, 2020 8:00 AM America/New_York
Whether or not we live Christlike lives has a lot to do with the examples that were set for us growing up, as well as the examples we choose to follow each day. In part 3 of “We Can”, Pastor Joe stresses the importance of outside influence by observin
Sep 13, 2020 8:00 AM America/New_York
There are many misconceptions about being a Christian – one being that we will automatically receive an easy life if we invite Jesus into the picture. But if we’re waiting for the stressors and strains of life to disappear before we experience joy and
Aug 30, 2020 8:00 AM America/New_York
If we are going to find true, lasting freedom from our hurts, habits, and hang-ups, recovery must happen from the inside out – and deep transformation won’t happen if we pursue it alone. In the finale of the “Summer of Freedom” series, Pastor Joe
Aug 23, 2020 8:00 AM America/New_York
Recovery is a dynamic process of getting the freedom that God has for us into our lives - but oftentimes it takes longer than we'd prefer. So what should we do when we feel like giving up? Or see that we’ve made progress but then fall right back into th
Aug 16, 2020 8:00 AM America/New_York
Without forgiveness for both ourselves and for others, hurt will make its way into our home, head, and heart – causing damage that can last a lifetime. In part 7 of “Summer of Freedom”, Pastor Joe answers two important questions: “Why should I for
Aug 9, 2020 8:00 AM America/New_York
As we discover areas in our life that we know need to be different, one question often arises; “Why is it so hard to change?” Simply deciding to change isn’t enough – we must actually change! But what happens when we try and try again with no succ
Jul 5, 2020 8:00 AM America/New_York
If we are honest, many of us probably have times in our life where we want to obey God but find that we don’t have the power to do it. Or we struggle with a secret sin that we’re afraid to tell anyone else about. Or we want to get free of a habit or r
Jun 28, 2020 5:30 AM America/New_York
In 2020 we have learned more than ever that church is not about a building – church is who we are. But we’ve also learned just how important it is to meet face-to-face, as God created us to live and experience faith in relationships with other people.
Jun 21, 2020 5:30 AM America/New_York
If we don’t pay close attention to what’s going on in our head and heart during challenging times, things can easily become out of alignment in our relationships. Marriage, parenting, and friendships will all be impacted if our weaknesses are exposed
Jun 14, 2020 5:30 AM America/New_York
It is an undeniable fact that we are called to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. But what about the neighbors that are radically different than us? What happens when God’s call to love others makes us uncomfortable? In part 4 of “The New Normal
Jun 7, 2020 5:30 AM America/New_York
God’s desire for us to intentionally grow in godliness, but let’s be honest - we can all waste time chasing useless things day after day. The current of the stream of this earthly life is strong – so if we’re going to swim against it, we must trai