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Willow Creek Weekend Podcast

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Love God, love people, and change the world. We believe the life and lessons of Jesus aren’t just good advice, but are Good News for us here and now.

As a church, we are all about following Jesus and know there’s no end to that journey—we’re more about becoming than arriving.

We are committed to becoming a multi-generational, multi-ethnic, multiplying movement of Christ followers, equipping and empowering our kids and students to not only be the church of tomorrow, but the church of today.

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  1. Step Out with Courage | Shawn Williams

    We often assume fear is what keeps us from living courageously. But many times, it’s actually a lack of conviction. A lack of surrender. A lack of dependence on the Holy Spirit. Courage doesn’t pretend fear doesn’t exist. It’s the willingne

  2. Step Out in Prayer | Shawn Williams

    It is easy to make prayer our emergency response instead of our daily rhythm. And yet, prayer was never meant to be our desperate last resort. It was meant to be our confident first response. That is the invitation—to become people who seek

  3. Step Out in Faith | Duane Calvin

    Too often, we reduce Jesus to a comforting figure we admire from a distance—a helper in hard times, a source of inspiration, a piece of our lives instead of the center of them. But Jesus still asks the same question today: “Who do you say t

  4. Step Out in Sacrificial Obedience | Shawn Williams

    Whether we are accustomed to comfort, stability, and control—or we long for those things—the word sacrifice can feel like a radical concept meant only for more faithful and faith-filled people. In Luke 5, we watch Peter choose to obey Jesus

  5. Step Out into the Miracle | Shawn Williams

    There are moments in life where change shows up uninvited and suddenly we’re navigating an uncertainty we never could have predicted. But sometimes faith means willingly stepping into the unknown because Jesus is there. That’s where we find

  6. “Why is This So Hard?” | Shawn Williams

    It’s hard to move forward in relationships without first healing old wounds. Strong relationships are not the result of avoiding conflict. They are the result of mastering the art of repair. Every meaningful relationship will eventually exp

  7. “Why Doesn’t Love Last?” | Duane Calvin

    We often confuse infatuation with love. We expect another person to complete us. The problem is that our culture often teaches us to think of love primarily as a feeling—a rush of emotion, attraction, or chemistry. Because of that, we belie

  8. “Why Do I Keep Ending Up Here?” | Shawn Williams

    Sometimes the common denominator in our relational struggles is not everyone else—it's us. But God doesn't call us to ignore our wounds; He invites us to bring them into His presence so He can redeem them. David prayed a courageous prayer i

  9. Duane Calvin | More than Hearers

    Spiritual growth doesn't happen merely by accumulating Biblical or spiritual knowledge; it happens as we trust God enough to put His truth into practice. This week, we’ll explore why God's Word is not simply meant to be heard—it is meant to

  10. Willow Welcomes | Dr. Charlie Dates

    Paul lived a life of joy—even in prison. How? Dr. Charlie Dates shares that joy is consequential, not circumstantial. Joy is the consequence of Christ being proclaimed, and when we share the Good news and have a relationship with Jesus, joy

  11. Willow Welcomes | Megan Fate Erickson

    When you learn to live out of abundance—out of a cup pointed to God, overflowing—you start living out of what you have already received. You do not need to run on empty trying to earn approval or love. Megan Fate Erickson teaches that what

  12. Willow Welcomes | Hosanna Wong

    What names do you allow the world to define you by? Unworthy? Unwanted? Unlovable? These are not the names that God gives us. The world will try to label us by our failures, wounds, or our past, but God sees us differently. He replaces the

  13. Willow Welcomes | Jud Wilhite

    What do we do when we find ourselves in the wilderness—the in-between season where we’re not where we once were, but not yet where we are going? Whether it’s a difficult decision, a job, parenting, or just waiting on God for clarity, the fu

  14. “The World We Long For” | Shawn Williams

    Life has a way of reminding us that things don’t always end the way we hoped. And yet, Scripture tells a different kind of story. The Bible doesn’t end with disappointment—it ends with renewal. In Revelation, we are given a breathtaking vis

  15. “Jesus Sets the World Right” | Shawn Williams

    God will not allow evil to have the final word. This is why Christians are people of Hope. It is not a fantasy or a work of science fiction; it is the reality of Jesus' life and God’s plan. He will return, and for those who have been oppres

  16. “What Looks So Good Can Leave Us So Empty” | Megan Erickson

    We chase what we believe will finally make us feel whole—success, comfort, recognition, security—only to find that the satisfaction fades faster than we expected. Revelation gives this longing a name: Babylon. Babylon represents a world bui

  17. “The Pressure to Compromise” | Shawn Williams

    There are moments when following Jesus doesn’t feel inspiring. It feels costly. Sometimes that cost comes through obvious opposition, but oftentimes it comes through something more subtle: pressure. Revelation reminds us that we belong to a

  18. “Why the Battle for Good Feels So Hard” | Shawn Williams

    There is a spiritual war being waged for our hearts and allegiance. And while Satan is determined to destroy God’s work, Revelation 12 gives us incredible hope: the decisive victory has already been won. Satan is defeated. He still fights—b

  19. “When God Seems Silent” | Megan Fate Erickson

    We chase what we believe will finally make us feel whole—success, comfort, recognition, security—only to find that the satisfaction fades faster than we expected. Revelation gives this longing a name: Babylon. Babylon represents a world bui

  20. “Why the World Feels So Broken” | Shawn Williams

    War. Injustice. Suffering. Persecution. Headlines filled with loss and fear. And beneath it all, a question rises: Where is God in all of this? Even these forces—terrible as they are—unfold under God’s sovereign hand. This does not mean God

  21. “Hope When You Are Overwhelmed” | Shawn Williams

    What we worship shapes how we live. Every time we choose to worship Jesus, we are declaring that our hope is not in the powers of this world. When the world feels chaotic, our instinct is often to grasp for control or give in to fear. In th

  22. “Courage When You Feel Alone” | Thomas Anderson Jr.

    Following Jesus may cost us comfort, approval, or ease. But when we look at the cross, we are reminded: He has already given everything for us. There is no cost of discipleship that outweighs the price He paid. In the opening chapters of Re

  23. “When Everything Feels Out of Control” | Shawn Williams

    When the world feels like it’s unraveling, we long for answers; some kind of clarity to make sense of it all. In that search, many Christians turn to the book of Revelation like a crystal ball, hoping to decode current events and predict wh

  24. “How do I move forward with confidence?” | Duane Calvin

    A life of faith is a life of dependence. Confidence in God’s will does not come from having every detail mapped out—it comes from knowing the One who is leading you. Confidence comes from trust, and trust grows walking daily with Jesus. Thr

  25. “What do I do when it’s not clear?” | Pat Brennan

    When God’s will isn’t obvious, it’s an invitation into deeper trust. When clarity is lacking, ask for wisdom. Often, the Spirit guides through open and closed doors—but we still have to walk toward the door to see whether it opens. So what

  26. “How can I really know God’s will?” | Shawn Williams

    God’s will is not a secret code you have to crack. It is not a hidden blueprint you have to uncover—the God who created you is not playing hide-and-seek with your future.The Bible says He is both sovereign and good, which means nothing is o

  27. Hope That Can't Be Stopped

    After chapters of warning and judgment, the story of Amos concludes with an unexpected promise of restoration. God declares that what was once ruined will be rebuilt, and what was barren will flourish again. Even when the world today feels

  28. “Faith That Changes Lives” | Humphreys Mkandawire

    Have you ever watched someone you love make a decision that you know will end badly—and no matter what you say, they won’t listen? When words fail, all that’s left is to cry out to God. This is where we find Amos in chapter 5. His lament is

  29. “Open Your Eyes to Injustice” | Shawn Williams & Fabian Garza (English/Spanish)

    When life feels overwhelming and daily responsibilities seem paralyzing, it’s easy to wonder: How could I possibly make a difference? Amos was a shepherd, not a celebrity or a political leader, yet God used him to confront injustice among h

  30. When Hope Calls Your Name (Easter full service) | Shawn Williams

    When Jesus met Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb, He called her by name. In that moment, her panic turned to peace, her sorrow to steadiness, and her tears to testimony. His voice brought clarity, comfort, and new life. Jesus is personal—He

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