MyGCC Podcasts

Have you ever stayed to watch the final credits after a movie? Marvel found a way to trick people into staying by putting “easter eggs” into the credits. Likewise, Peter uses these last few words to remind us of some very important things.

Have you ever found yourself in a season that caused you pain, disappointment, or stress? Was this because of a decision (or series of decisions) you made? What if you knew that you have a choice in the sufferings that you go through?

Any relationship can be difficult. The challenge for us as Christians is that Christ has called us to be OTHERS focused and not SELF focused. If we can strive for that, with God’s help, the relationships we have will build true community.

As Christians, we are called to live a life that reflects Christ love. In fact, Peter argues that is the “cornerstone” to our faith. Yet, that very cornerstone can be what holds us up, or trips us up.

Whether we believe or not, Jesus gives us all the opportunity to receive His gift that changes our lives for eternity. However, we often get distracted due to the pressures, problems, and pains of this world. Peter has been there and wants us to keep our eyes on Christ.

God blesses us so that we can be a blessing to others. If you’re looking for joy. Practice generosity. Decide today that you’re going to be a cheerful giver. And then claim the promise, trust God, knowing that, My God will meet all of your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

What needs to change in your life? It comes in elimination. Don’t live in the past, forget your failures and successes. Joy comes in concentration. And joy comes in determination. I press on toward the goal. I’m going to do everything in my power to live the life that God called me to live.

We go through this life trying everything to give us peace. But Paul says if you want to get out from under the weight of stress and live in peace you’ve got to be willing to follow God’s steps. And if you’ll follow the steps, the peace of God will guard your hearts and minds.

In this partnership God works in and we work out. He’s like the spotter, who’s there to help us succeed. But the choice is ours. He’ll work in, if we’ll work out.

Every day when you consciously choose to put somebody else's rights before your own, when you consciously choose to serve that other person and build them up instead of tear them down, you're becoming more and more like Jesus Christ. And that is the secret of lasting joy.

Joy comes when we have a purpose to live for. So as you look at your life, are you living in joy, no matter what circumstances come your way are you Joy-full?

Be grateful for the good in people, practice positive praying, be patient with their progress, and love people from the heart. And as we excavate focusing on the bad, focusing on the negative, as we excavate our impatience and our selfishness when it comes to people, let’s sit back and watch the joy we discover from one moment to the next.…

What needs to change in you so that your heart is “good” soil and ready for His truth? Ultimately God changes hearts, but His word collides with our hearts and reveals where change is needed. And we can only do that by His grace.

Can you trust Jesus with your life, even when things are out of your control? Because if we will learn to trust him instead of worrying about stuff all the time, Jesus promises us a better life. He promises us a better harvest.

A day is coming when we will reap what we sow. And if that’s true, isn’t it time to put Him first? Isn’t it time to trust Him and Him alone to take care of us? What God is promising is, if you’ll put me 1st, even over your finances, He says, I’ll open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you won’t have enough room for it.…

Jesus is more than enough and other things can't overpower you life because they’re actually choking out the truth of Jesus that wants to grow. The message is the same, a day is coming when we’ll reap what we sow. So what is it that you’re allowing to grow in your life today?

What are you leaning your life against and how’s that working for you? The only hope we have is to embrace the truth of Jesus and allow His truth to take root in our life. And if we’ll do that, His truth has the power to change everything.

We’ll reap what we sow. So the question is are you going to say no, I’m not going to change or will you take a step of faith and turn to Him? Jesus said, if you’ll turn to me, I will heal up the broken, wilted, dying parts of your life. I promise, just turn to Me.

The success or failure of whatever you want to grow in your life always comes down to, not what happens above the surface, but what’s happening below the surface. Because if it’s rooted in the right thing, no matter what happens on the surface, things will be ok, because what gives life to that part of your life, is deeper and stronger than the cir…

Knowledge is Good. To Say We Believe is Wonderful. Application is Everything.

First, we want to say thank you to all the moms out there! You are rockstars for sure! We wanted to send out this podcast to encourage you during the difficult times and serve as a reminder of the good in the better times! Your love, grace, and compassion are making a huge difference. Don’t believe me? Well check out this podcast!…

Do you love money and use God or love God and use money? Are you known as someone who is irrationally content and incredibly generous? Isn't it time to follow His example and live in generosity?

As you look at your life, what's your mood? When people look at your life, do they see a picture of Jesus Christ, or is there something missing? Are you a person who is known for respecting other people or is it time for a rude awakening?

Are you known as a gracious person, or are you known for being judgmental? Isn't it time to decide today to yank the plank and choose grace? Can we decide together to be known for grace?

A question that is often asked by parents is “how do we center our home on Jesus?” If we are all honest, that can be a difficult question to answer, especially considering the varying stages kids can be in. The crucial thing for anyone asking this question, is to take that bold step of faith. If this is a question you are asking, Gary and Meg have …

Do your actions speak louder than your words? If you find yourself complaining, isn't it time that we decide that together we're going to be known for our positive outlook on life?

The Foster care and Adoption world is something that many aren’t too familiar with. But did you know that adoption is something that’s close to God’s heart? In fact, in Romans 8, Paul reminds us that Christians are the adopted sons and daughters of God! That makes me mindful that those families who are in this system are near to God’s heart too. Ch…

Getting involved in serving can be difficult to do. The time commitment alone makes things hard, but when you add in your entire family, it compounds it. Dave and Kristi have made it a focus for their family to serve together and believe you can do that too! Take a listen to what they have to share!

There are so many questions that surround mental health. Lately, we’ve been getting more questions about mental health when dealing with the family unit -- in particular, children. In this podcast, we’ve invited one of our team members, Susan Sheidy (a Clinical Therapist), to talk about some important areas parents are seeking answers for. Check it…

On some level, every parent feels imperfect. I think the reality is that no parent is perfect. But I think in our imperfections, we are more open to learning from others who’ve gone before us. In this podcast, I talk with Dave and Julia Benson on the things they’ve learned, mistakes they’ve made, and other tips for parents to learn. Check it out!…

Families that have Special Needs children often feel isolated and alone. Most, if not everyone, would say that they do not want this to be the case. In this podcast, we do an interview with Chelsea Kelosky discussing her families Special Needs journey AND some tips and tools to help them not feel so alone. Check it out!…

Marriages take a lot of work. There are years of habits and past experiences that need to be worked on throughout the years. However, things often get complicated when children are added. In a lot of cases, couples neglect their covenant of marriage in sacrifice to their kids. But God's perspective (and studies) show that a healthy marriage benefit…

I think it's safe to say we all want to be good parents. In fact, we want to be great parents. The toughest part is creating HEALTHY discipline for yourself, your spouse, and your children. If we can do this well, we set up our kids future for success.

Do you ever feel like there isn't enough hours in a day? Between kids activities, work commitments, and the daily chaos of life it feels like there isn't any time to REST! The crazy thing, as Christians, God gives us this beautiful gift of Sabbath. The question is, will you take him at His Word and find rest? Check out this episode!…

It is so easy, as parents, to get discouraged. There are so many things that we try and juggle, moments where we feel we let our kids down, or that we aren't enough. In this podcast we discuss that we are in good company and we can get some encouragement. Check it out

We've all heard the adage 'history repeats itself." But what we sometimes forget is that our family history and past pain can rear its ugly head too. This episode we will discuss some ideas to consider and the hope the Jesus offers.

Parents face many challenges. One is discovering how to protect their kids from the dangers of this world. As Christians, who happen to be parents, we have to address how to raise our kids in a Secular world. This episode serves as a way to start that conversation.

It is so easy for anyone to fall into the trap of comparison. The hard part is that it robs us of our joy. In this busy life that surrounds our families, comparison is the last thing we need. Check out this episode.

Every child is different. Every family is different. But one thing that is consistent is the changes and phases they go through. Based off our Orange Curriculum, we discuss the importance of recognizing that "It's just a phase!"

When you start a family, so often we can feel like we are alone. But we were meant to do life in COMMUNITY. In this episode, we discuss the importance of who we surround our family with.

In those moments when you feel like things are not okay, you're not alone. It's okay to not be okay. But we can't stay that way. This episode gives us some helpful tips to move forward!