UBC Podcast

We aren’t called to avoid the culture, blend into it, or simply win arguments—we’re called to engage it with the Gospel. In Matthew 5, Jesus challenges us to be salt and light, stand firmly on God’s Word, love people like Christ, and point a dark and broken world to the One who can truly change lives.

Prayer isn’t meant to be an afterthought—it should be a priority in the life of every believer. Looking at Jesus and the early church, we’re challenged to pray like it matters, trust God for direction, and believe He can do mighty things when His people seek Him in prayer.

Freedom from sin begins when we stop hiding it and come clean before God. In Proverbs 28, we’re challenged to confess and forsake our sin, keep our hearts soft toward the Lord, and find the mercy and forgiveness that only Jesus can give.

When God ignites a fire in His people, we’re called to keep it burning. This message challenges us to count the cost of following Jesus, stand firm when opposition comes, stir one another toward faithfulness, and live fully consumed by Christ for His glory.

The world offers plenty of ideas about what makes life “better,” but God defines it differently. In Proverbs 16, we’re reminded that righteousness is better than riches, wisdom is better than wealth, humility is better than honor—and Jesus is always better.