Caring Enough to Connect

There’s a battle going on right now for the hearts and minds of the next generation. Between trendy worldviews and pop culture beliefs, it can be hard to keep up. Guest teacher Aaron Pierce offers vital insight into the primary influences and philosophies shaping young people today, teaching us how to see the world through their eyes to build deeper, more meaningful connections.

No matter where you’re from or what you believe, we all desire to be connected and close to others. In this message, guest teacher Aaron Pierce explains why establishing trust is an essential first step in leading someone to Jesus – especially in this hostile culture. Don’t miss how to be holy and relevant when you engage with those who would never walk into a church.

In a culture dominated by social media and the 24/7 news cycle, it’s easy to feel like winning an argument is the most important goal—even when we’re talking to our loved ones about Jesus. Guest teacher Aaron Pierce shares a challenging perspective on how to move past the debate and take the vital steps necessary to connect friends and family to the anchoring hope of the Gospel.

Have you ever had a chance to share Jesus with someone but felt too nervous or scared to speak up? Guest teacher Aaron Pierce assures us that we’ve all been there. He walks through practical, relatable ways to discuss God’s Word with those who may not view the Bible as absolute truth, helping you move past fear and into meaningful conversation.

Is it possible to discuss hot-button issues–like politics and sexuality–with those we love without starting an argument? Guest teacher Aaron Pierce says: Absolutely. Join him as he explores how we can engage people on these sensitive subjects with grace, clearing the way for the Gospel to truly reach people’s hearts.

Are we completely losing the next generation, or are we just using the wrong approach? In this raw and urgent interview, Chip Ingram and Aaron Pierce confront the heartbreaking reality of young adults walking away from the faith. Pierce pulls back the curtain on a global crisis, showing why traditional religious defenses are missing the mark. If you are a parent, grandparent, or leader feeling helpless against the cultural drift, this conversation will completely reframe how you see the battle. Discover the radical, supernatural approach that is changing lives worldwide, and find out why your loved one is never truly beyond reach.

This message is Principle #1 for building great relationships – It All Begins with God. It’s God who created us to live and work in community. When we understand His design for how to do life and relationships, in a healthy way, our relationships are much more likely to succeed and last. Enjoying relationships with family and friends is a GIFT from God.

This message is Principle #2 for building great relationships – Recognize EVERYONE is desperately insecure. Once you understand this truth, it’ll change how you process their words, how you relate to them, how you think about them, and how you think about yourself.

This message is Principle #3 for building great relationships – Everyone behaves in a way that makes sense to them. When people act in immature, inappropriate ways, or even have patterns that appear absolutely dysfunctional and damaging, they are doing it for reasons that, at least to them, and from their experience, makes sense. So, what do we do? Join Chip to find out.

This message is Principle #4 for building great relationships – You can’t impart what you don’t possess. In other words, if you don’t like you, you can’t really love others. Chip’s not going to talk pop psychology, he’s telling us what Jesus meant when He said, “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

This message is Principle #5 for building great relationships – Knowing God as He is is the prerequisite for loving others as they are. Chip explains that until we get an accurate understanding of who God is, we can’t love people freely and generously, the way He did.

This message is Principle #6 for building great relationships – Comparison always leads to carnality. Chip tells us there’s only one possible result and two possible consequences when we compare ourselves to others: We become judgmental and then we feel superior or inferior. Chip helps us understand that if we will break ourselves of this habit, our hearts and our attitudes become incredibly liberated!

This message is Principle #7 for building great relationships – Right Relationships are Always More Important than Being Right. When we’re talking about opinions or perspective, Chip encourages us that clinging to our “rights” is counterproductive, if a lasting, great relationship is our goal.

This message is Principle #8 for building great relationships – The Only Person I can Change is Me. If you’ve ever known the frustration of a relationship that’s just not working, you know the truth of this principle. We have no power to change anyone but ourselves. From Romans, Chapter 12, Chip explains how to adjust your thinking so peace can rule in your heart.