World's Biggest Small Group Podcast

In this episode, Emily Osburn, a certified labor doula, takes you behind the scenes of what it was actually like for Mary to give birth for the first time hundreds of years ago. There’s nothing inappropriate here, but it might not be an episode for your little kids. I mean, if you’ve ever experienced an actual birth, you know, it’s no joke! Emily doesn’t sugar coat that. And it’s for that very reason, this telling of the story will stick with you. It will make the sacrifice, beauty, and deep meaning of the Christmas story become real to you in a new and tangible way.  If you want to read Emily's telling of the story, find it here: When Blood and Water Flowed: the Real Christmas Birth Story Join the World's Biggest Small Group and choose your topic today at worldsbiggestsmallgroup.com! 

Go behind the scenes of the real Christmas story!  Meet the most mysterious characters of the Christmas story - the Wise Men (also called Magi or Kings.) Their story is fascinating in itself, but discovering what they reveal about God's provision, love, and bigger plan might leave you speechless. Justin Paul (WAY-FM) and Tim (The Bible Project) get real about why these characters are so significant. Watch the Bible Project videos that go along with this seres: Watch: The Birth of Jesus Watch: Peace Choose your World's Biggest Small Group topic at worldsbiggestsmallgroup.com! 

Go behind the scenes of the real Christmas story!  Do you really know Joseph's story? His part in the Christmas story is relatively short, but that small part is a wealth of inspiration about what it means to doubt, yet remain faithful in our own lives. You'll love hearing this story broken down by Wally (The Wally Show) and Tim Mackie (The Bible Project.) Watch the Bible Project videos that go along with this seres: Watch: The Birth of Jesus Watch: Peace Choose your World's Biggest Small Group topic at worldsbiggestsmallgroup.com!   

Go behind the scenes of the real Christmas story! Where did Mary come from? How did this young woman keep believing in what God says in the midst of incredible suffering? This is what Joy Summers (CJ & Joy) and Tim Mackie from The Bible Project beautifully unpack in today's video. Watch the Bible Project videos that go along with this seres: Watch: The Birth of Jesus Watch: Peace Choose your World's Biggest Small Group topic at worldsbiggestsmallgroup.com!   

Today’s application: Knowing I am full of purpose changes how I live when I’ve lost the things important to me. If you’ve found yourself in a season of life where you feel like you’re losing what you hold dear, this one’s for you. You may not know David Smallbone‘s face, but you might know his kids – for King & Country and Rebecca St. James. He’s been the manager and a driving force behind their music, but not before living a remarkable story of devastating loss and learning to root his identity in Christ. Now, in his later years, he’s watching friends go through retirement, become empty nesters, or go through marriage trouble, but he firmly believes that no season of life is without beautiful and deep purpose. SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Today’s application: Knowing I am a child of God and FREE in Christ changes how I view my body image and self-worth. Have you ever wished you could change something (or multiple things) about the way you look? We’ve been there, too. Today Joy Summers, Betty Rock, and Bekah are unpacking the negative ways they talk to themselves, how they’re actively replacing lies with truth in day-to-day life, and how negative body image and self-worth might actually keep us from our God-given identity! SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Today’s application: Knowing I am made in the image of God changes my attitude toward others. No matter your race, ethnicity, or culture, conversations about racial tension can make us defensive, defeated, or hurt. Yet, this conversation is radically altered when we know our identity in Christ! So let’s talk about it! Pastor Josh Howerton and Jeremiah Wright from The Bridge Church in Spring Hill, TN join us to share their different perspectives – one black man, one white man, but ultimately, two men who belong to Christ! SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Today’s application: Knowing I am not defined by my failures changes how I parent! Who we are as parents is not perfect. We mess up and say things we wish we hadn’t, yet even then, God is at work in the identity of your kids. Actor, filmmaker, and family man, Kirk Cameron, drops some incredible wisdom on how to take imperfect parenting decisions and turn them into God moments. Keeping our identity rooted in Christ as parents is the best way to encourage our children to find their own identity in Christ, too! SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Today’s application: Knowing you can’t do this on your own changes how you battle lies in everyday life! Did you know you have access to the power of God in your everyday life? It’s called walking in the power of the Holy Spirit! Yup, that’s deep, but don’t worry! In today’s video, Denise Hildreth Jones from Reclaiming Heartsministries (and Joy Summers‘ mentor) explains who the Holy Spirit is, what we mean by “His power,” and how you can access it in your everyday life. SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Combatting the lie: My success defines me. Tim Tebow was set up for success in the sports world, but it didn’t go exactly as he planned. Instead, God has given him a tremendous story and platform about finding purpose in whatever God has for us. Watch today’s video to learn how to transcend your current life situation and find purpose that goes well beyond our culture’s definition of success. If you like it, check out Tim’s book, This is the Day. SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Combatting the lie: I can make it on my own. TobyMac is one of the most successful and lasting guys in Christian music, so you might be surprised to hear him say, “I’m super aware of how needy I am.” The secret sauce to his success is that he fully realizes – it’s not possible to do this life alone. He describes how the community of people around him and His reliance on God has been key in every aspect of his life. SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Combatting the lie: I am defined by what people say about me. Words can hurt and after years of sharing his life on the radio, Wally from The Wally Show has been forced to deal with many of them. You won’t believe the comments people have sent into the show, but you’ll be refreshed and surprised by his honesty about how he has handled them over the years. His insight into knowing your true identity in spite of what other people say will give you a new perspective and ground you in who you really are! SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Combatting the lie: God messed up when He made me. If you don’t have all the answers, today’s video is for you. This is probably the most honest video you’ll find in the World’s Biggest Small Group Identity series because Hunter Hayes is very upfront about the fact that while he 100% believes in God, He is in the middle of struggles with doubts and and massive insecurities. He breaks down his song “Dear God” and tells stories about learning to ask God the questions we’re afraid to ask. SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!

Combatting the lie: I am defined by my failures. Mike Donehey‘s stories and thoughts on failure will stick with you. He’s the lead singer of Tenth Avenue Northand wrote about not letting your failures define you in the song “You Are More.” If you’re struggling to get past failures large or small in your own life, Mike’s words in today’s video will bring you so much life and freedom! (Plus, Mike tells an incredible story about how this song changed a drug addict’s life and Wally tries to make Mike cry!)

Today's truth: I am never alone. Brant Hansen used to feel like a spiritual misfit because he doesn’t usually feel God’s presence. In fact, he wrote a whole book about it called Blessed Are the Misfits. In today’s video, Brant helps us understand how to know for sure that we are never alone, even when we feel lonely. SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know when a new series launches!