What if your understanding of Christianity is incomplete? Not because you don't love God. Not because you're not trying. But because most of us experience Christianity in fragments—sermons, social media clips, devotionals, podcasts, and random verses—without ever seeing the full picture. In this kickoff message for our New in 90 series, we're talking about why so many people misunderstand Christianity and why spending the next 90 days immersed in the New Testament could completely reshape the way you see Jesus, the Gospel, and your relationship with God. Whether you've never read the New Testament before or you've been following Jesus for decades, this summer is an opportunity to move beyond snippets and soundbites and discover the breathtaking story at the center of the Christian faith.

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What if Christianity was never meant to be just information, church attendance, and trying harder? The Bible says that followers of Jesus are given supernatural gifts through the Holy Spirit — not to make us weird, important, or impressive… but to help each other, strengthen the Church, and reach people with the love and power of God. And honestly? A lot of Christians either ignore this completely or assume it’s only for “certain people.” But Scripture says we should actually desire these gifts. In the final week of The Spirit, we talk about what spiritual gifts are, why they matter, and what it looks like to live a Christianity that goes beyond what’s merely natural. Because maybe God wants to do more in and through your life than you ever expected.

A lot of Christians know ABOUT God, but rarely feel like they actually EXPERIENCE Him. We hear about peace, joy, hope, love, comfort, and closeness with God…but for many people, those things still feel distant, theoretical, or reserved for “super spiritual” Christians. In week 2 of The Spirit, we look at one of the primary roles of the Holy Spirit: helping us experience the presence of God personally. The Holy Spirit takes truths ABOUT God and makes them real IN us.

The Holy Spirit is probably the most misunderstood member of the Trinity. Some people wildly over-emphasize Him. Others practically ignore Him altogether. But what if both extremes miss who He really is? In Week 1 of THE SPIRIT, we take a practical, Biblical, and demystified look at the Holy Spirit. He’s not a force. He’s not Christian energy. He’s not weird or optional. He is fully God, fully personal, and someone Jesus was incredibly serious about us knowing.

Life can feel crushing sometimes. Financial pressure. Broken relationships. Anxiety. Grief. Loss. And when life gets hard enough, happiness can start to feel impossible—or even irrelevant. In the final message of the Habits of the Happy series, we explore one habit that modern psychology and the Bible both point to as essential for peace and joy in difficult seasons: perspective. Researchers call it “psychological distancing” and “savoring.” Scripture calls us to “set our sights on the realities of heaven.” This message looks at how our perspective shapes our emotional well-being, why Christians throughout history have endured suffering with hope, and how a relationship with God changes the way we experience pain, pressure, and hardship in this life.

We’ve all been told the same thing: if you want to be happier, spend more on yourself. Upgrade your life. Treat yourself. Get what you want. But what if that’s completely backwards? In this message, we look at what modern research is discovering about generosity—specifically financial generosity—and how it directly impacts happiness, stress, and even physical health. But more importantly, we look at what God has been saying all along. Because this isn’t just about behavior… it’s about trust.

We all know we’re supposed to forgive—but knowing it and actually doing it are two very different things, especially when the hurt is real. The truth is, unforgiveness doesn’t punish the person who hurt you, it poisons you—stealing your peace and keeping you stuck. So yes, we forgive not for them, but for us…but that’s easier said than done, because on our own, most of us simply can’t. That’s why this message points us back to God—because real forgiveness doesn’t come from trying harder, it comes from being filled with something stronger.

Everyone wants to be happy—but most of us are chasing it in ways that don’t actually work. We think more success, more comfort, or more control will finally get us there… but the research says otherwise. And honestly, so does real life. In this message, we unpack one of the most overlooked habits that consistently leads to greater joy, peace, and satisfaction—and it’s not complicated. It’s something you can start today. But here’s the catch—this isn’t just about behavior change. It’s about inviting God into how you think, what you see, and how you respond to your life. If you’ve felt stuck, frustrated, or like happiness keeps slipping through your fingers… this will challenge you.

We use the word “hope” all the time—hoping things work out, hoping life gets better, hoping everything will be okay. But when it comes to eternity, “I hope so” isn’t comforting… it’s terrifying. In this message, we look at the difference between the way we use hope and the way the Bible defines it. Because Christianity isn’t built on wishful thinking—it’s built on a real, historical event: the resurrection of Jesus. If Jesus actually rose from the dead, then hope isn’t uncertain anymore. It’s alive. It’s secure. And it changes everything about how we live right now. The question is simple: what will you do with Jesus?

Everyone talks about love—but most of us are getting it wrong. We’ve reduced love to being nice, staying quiet, and affirming everything. But real love doesn’t celebrate sin or avoid hard conversations. It tells the truth. In this message, we unpack 1 Corinthians 13 and challenge the cultural definition of love. Because if we dismiss sin and diminish truth, we destroy love.

Repent. It’s one of the most misunderstood words in Christianity. For a lot of people, it’s been reduced to “stop sinning” or “clean up your life.” But if that’s the standard, no one qualifies—because none of us can fully turn from sin on our own. In this message, we take a closer look at what the word actually means. This message cuts through the confusion and brings clarity to the one way God has already provided. Not something we achieve, but something we receive. If you’ve ever felt like you had to fix yourself before coming to God—or wondered what repentance really looks like—this will challenge and reframe how you see it.