Joy Church Video Podcast

Check Up!

12 areas of assessment to make sure your life is on course.
When was the last time you had a spiritual checkup? In part one of this honest and energizing two-part series, Pastor Jim walks through six vital areas of assessment. Starting from your priorities and physical stewardship, to your relationships, finances, social media habits, and ministry involvement to help you make sure your life is truly on course for God. With his trademark humor and hard-won personal wisdom, Pastor Jim opens up about a season in his own life when things were dangerously out of line and what it took to get back on track. This message is a practical, eye-opening invitation to stop ignoring the warning signs, do the assessment, and make the adjustments that lead to a life of purpose, health, and lasting fruitfulness.

Hide and Seek

What if the safest place to hide is the very place you were always meant to seek? In this fresh and engaging message from Colossians 3, Pastor James Biddle unpacks the spiritual game of hide and seek and what it truly means to have your life hidden in Christ. Through three powerful principles . . . focus, first, and follow . . . you'll discover how to set your mind on things above, put God first in every area of your life, and rediscover the joy of wholeheartedly following Jesus. If the follow has started to feel like a routine instead of a relationship, this message is exactly what your heart needs to hear.

Papa - Discovering the Father's Nature and Nurture

Discovering the Father's Nature and Nurture
What comes to mind when you hear the word "Father"? For some, that word carries warmth and safety while for others, it carries wounds and questions. In this tender and powerful message, Pastor Jim unpacks two Father facets that have the potential to reshape the way you see God forever. Drawing from Matthew 6:9 and the heart of the Lord's Prayer, you'll discover that your heavenly Father is not merely a reflection of your earthly one . . . He is a "how much more" Father who expresses His nature through love, and His nurture through compassion, correction, and care. No matter what your experience with a father has been, this message will leave you with the life-changing assurance that if you're a long way off, He'll take the first step . . . and come running toward you.

People Skills - Part 3

What does it actually look like to pursue people the way God does? In the final installment of People Skills, Pastor Jim wraps up his 17 Righteous Realms of Relationships with some of the most practical and powerful principles in the entire series. From finding common ground with anyone you meet, to the one-minute rule of attention, affirmation, and appreciation, to the nearly forgotten art of writing a handwritten note of encouragement — these are the kind of simple, intentional habits that can transform the way you connect with the people around you. People are the only thing going to heaven, and this message is a warm and unforgettable reminder that learning to love them well is one of the most important things you'll ever do.

People Skills - Part 2

What does it actually look like to love people well in a world that has forgotten how? In part two of People Skills, Pastor Jim continues unpacking the biblical blueprint for building relationships that are healthy, honest, and honoring to God. From learning to get whole before you can truly help others, to making the shift from selfishness to generosity, to knowing when unity requires taking a stand for truth . . . these principles are as practical as they are powerful. If you're ready to grow in the way you connect with the people around you, this message will show you how.

People Skills

In part one of this three-part series, Pastor Jim tackles one of the most practical and needed topics in the Christian life: People Skills. Drawing from Romans 14:19 and a wealth of real-life wisdom, you'll explore eight biblical principles for building stronger, healthier relationships . . .from understanding how the way you see yourself shapes the way you see others, to the simple but powerful habit of catching people doing something right. In a world increasingly ruled by screens and disconnection, this message is a timely reminder that people matter . . . and that with God's help, you can learn to love them well.

Moving Up

10 things I told my son when he moved out and why they apply to you.
What would you say to someone you love before they step into the next chapter of their life? In Moving Up, Pastor Jim shares the ten life-changing principles he handed to his own son before he left home — wisdom rooted in Scripture, tested through decades of real life, and relevant to every one of us. From putting God first thing in the morning, to living debt-free, to the simple joy of generous giving, these are the kind of practical, biblical truths that don't just help you move out . . . they help you move up. Whether you're navigating a new season yourself or simply want to live with more purpose and intention, this message will leave you with a clear, actionable road map for a life well lived.

What Are You Waiting For?

What are you waiting for? In this powerful and personal message, you'll be invited to reframe how you think about the return of Christ . . . not as a distant theological debate, but as a living, joyful expectation that shapes how you live every single day. Rooted in Titus 2 and filled with warmth and humor, this message unpacks what it truly means to wait . . . with anticipation, with gladness, and with purpose. If you're ready today, you'll be ready on that day. So get ready to go all in, serve well, and bring as many people with you as you can.

Blend In or Stand Out

In a world obsessed with fitting in, this message issues a bold challenge God created you an original, so don't you dare die a copy. This encouraging message exposes the five ways believers quietly blend into the culture without even realizing it, and then gives you the practical tools to start standing out for Jesus. You'll discover how to trade the craving for people's approval for something far more powerful, how to turn your success into a platform for true significance, and why being fully yourself in Christ is more compelling to the world than any attempt to imitate it. If you're ready to stop blending in and start making your life genuinely count, this is the message you've been waiting for.

Fearless

How to be fearless in fearful times.

In this encouraging and powerful Mother's Day message, Anne Frease provides five practical "Fearless Factors" you can apply today to walk free from anxiety, dread, and the what-ifs that try to paralyze you. You'll learn how to remember God's endless love, build a fortress of the Word in your heart before the storm hits, confess truth over your situation, address the enemy with Scripture, and be ruthless with fear the moment it shows up. Whether you're facing a scary diagnosis, a financial blow, a family crisis, or just the constant worry about the crazy events happening in the world... this message gives you the tools to stop fear at the door and walk in the victory Jesus already paid for.