God's Dream for Your Life
Chip Ingram
How to Experience Authentic Community, Part 2
Chip IngramEpisode · 25 min · March 18, 2026
About this episode
How do you take a group of imperfect, basically selfish human beings and forge lifelong, godly relationships? Sound impossible? Join Chip to find out how!
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View all- 1You Gotta Die, Part 2The world’s chaos and dysfunction can be pretty overwhelming. But when we see chaos and dysfunction in our own lives, we can feel paralyzed - like there’s no hope. In this program, Chip tells us God’s shouting from the rooftops, “There’s hope! I sent you hope!” Where’s God’s hope? How do you get it? That’s where Chip’s headed - don’t miss it!
- 2You Gotta Die, Part 1When life comes apart, when dreams die, when relationships break - how do you put it all back together? In this program, Chip offers a solution but it sounds like a rotten idea. He tells us, “You gotta die.” Sound crazy? Join Chip to discover the amazing plan God has for guiding us through whatever comes our way.
- 3Win the Morning, Part 2Life is undeniably difficult, but your morning routine changes how you face the darkness. Discover the biblical practice of lament: starting with honest grief, but intentionally calling God’s faithfulness to mind. Learn how avoiding early screen time and inviting Jesus into your space primes your heart for His new mercies.
- 4Win the Morning, Part 1Win the morning, win the day! Did you know the first hours you're awake are your brain's prime "neuroplasticity window"? Before you grab your phone to check stressful morning headlines, discover the biblical and scientific power of dedicating your first waking moments to God, priming your mind for joy and resilience.
- 5Say it Out Loud, Part 2Are your words planting a beautiful garden or a patch of weeds? While culture encourages venting, neuroscience reveals that our brains wire themselves to believe what we say. Break the cycle of repeating thoughts of defeat! Discover the life-changing power of agreeing with God's truth and watching Him transform your mind.
- 6Say it Out Loud, Part 1Your words are quite literally wiring your brain! Discover why speaking God’s truth out loud is infinitely more powerful than just thinking it. Using the imagery of Ezekiel’s dry bones, learn how to stop venting words of death and start planting spoken seeds that will resurrect the dead areas of your life.
- 7Strongholds Must Fall, Part 2Stop treating the symptom and start fighting the lie! Whether you battle the stronghold of control, deep-rooted shame, or chronic victimhood, true freedom requires a new strategy. Learn the process of cognitive reappraisal: recognize the specific lie, replace it with God's truth, and reinforce your new mindset with Christian community.
- 8Strongholds Must Fall, Part 1Do you excuse destructive habits by saying, "That's just the way I am"? You might not be dealing with a personality trait, but a spiritual stronghold! Discover how the enemy uses trauma, generational patterns, and confirmation bias to build fortresses of lies in your mind. Learn how to wield God's divine weapons to demolish these barriers for good.
- 9Mind Mold, Part 2Are you scrolling away your life in the "streaming circus"? We are constantly molded by a culture of digital distraction. Break free from the noise! Learn how stepping away from your screens creates vital space to take your thoughts captive, listen to God, and experience lasting transformation instead of constant anxiety.
- 10Mind Mold, Part 1Did you know you have up to 80,000 thoughts a day, and 95% are subconscious? Your mind is constantly shaping your reality. Discover the biblical "law of cognition" and learn how taking your thoughts captive can drastically transform your emotions, decisions, relationships, and spiritual growth through the renewing power of God.
- 11How to Overcome the Evil Aimed at You, Part 2Jesus said we’re to love our enemies, but how far do you take that? Join Chip for this provocative look at this important command from scripture, and find help for how to actually make that happen.
- 12How to Overcome the Evil Aimed at You, Part 1How do you love those who have hurt you? We know that Christ calls us to love our enemies. How do you do that? Join Chip as he looks at how to overcome evil when it’s aimed right at you.
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