No Place Like Home | When the Path Doesn't Look Like Peace | Craig Smith
Release Date: 12/14/2025
Continuing The Conversation | Don't Let Your Wounds Decide the Way | Backbeat
Mission Hills Church Messages
In today's behind-the-scenes conversation, Craig Smith and Colin McFarland dive deep into the end of Psalm 27 and unpack how our unspoken preferences—like avoiding pain or discomfort—can quietly hijack our spiritual direction. They reflect on how unchecked wounds influence our decisions, and how God invites us to clear out the noise so we can follow His better way. Plus, Craig shares a vulnerable look at leadership, growth, and the importance of allowing pain to stretch your capacity. Whether you're leading others, growing in your faith, or trying to heal, this episode will challenge and...
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Backbeat | Don't Let Your Wounds Decide the Way | Craig Smith
Mission Hills Church Messages
When life has you lost and lies have you surrounded, you need more than your old strategies. You need God's way forward. Discover how to silence the accusations, face the right direction, and declare God's goodness even when you can't see it yet.
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Continuing The Conversation | God's Not Ghosting You | Backbeat
Mission Hills Church Messages
Is God really silent—or is He just preparing you for something greater? In this episode of Continuing the Conversation, Craig and Colin are back and unpack the often misunderstood “silent seasons” of our faith journey. From the 400 years between the Old and New Testaments to the quiet in our own lives, we explore why God might seem distant and how to navigate those moments with wisdom and trust. We also dive into Psalm 27, discuss the power of biblical rhythms, and share personal stories of waiting, confusion, and clarity. If you’ve ever asked, “Where is God right now?”—this...
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Backbeat | God's Not Ghosting You | Craig Smith
Mission Hills Church Messages
When God feels silent, Psalm 27 reminds us that steady faith can hold both confidence and confusion at the same time. This message invites us to choose to seek God’s presence, trusting that even in the quiet, he is still here and he’s not going anywhere.
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Backbeat | One Thing I Seek | Robert Watson
Mission Hills Church Messages
If you could ask God for anything, what would it be? David declares in Psalm 27 the one thing he asks from God. It is the answer to our deepest problems of fear and shame.
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Backbeat | Faith is About What Comes First | Craig Smith
Mission Hills Church Messages
When challenges seem overwhelming, where do you turn? Learn how David's approach in Psalm 27:1-3 shows us that steady faith begins with making God our light, our salvation, and our stronghold, not by defeating every enemy, but by enduring through them.
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No Place Like Home | Christmas Eve 2025 | Craig Smith
Mission Hills Church Messages
This Christmas, learn how Jesus led us out of darkness and into the light. Just like Moses before him, Jesus entered the darkness to save us, but he offers something even greater: freedom from sin and the promise that we are truly loved by the Light of the world.
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No Place Like Home | Joy in the Journey | Scott Ridout
Mission Hills Church Messages
When Jesus came into history, the world was turbulent and troubled. It was controversial, chaotic, and crazy. It's messy and maddening. Today, the Christmas season can still be hectic and hurried, but in the midst of the mess, we are reminded that Christ came to bring us a type of joy that should far outlast the season and overcome our circumstances.
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Continuing The Conversation | When the Path Doesn't Look Like Peace | No Place Like Home
Mission Hills Church Messages
When the Christmas season feels more like chaos than comfort, how do we find peace? In this episode of Continuing the Conversation, Craig and Abbey Davis dive into the unexpected parts of the Christmas story—messy moments, difficult decisions, and God’s presence in it all. Hear a real-life story of redemption in the middle of a car accident, unpack the tension between the law and grace, and explore why redemption often feels harder—but is always better—than rescue. Whether you’re carrying your own mess or walking through someone else’s, this episode is for you. Whether you're...
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No Place Like Home | When the Path Doesn't Look Like Peace | Craig Smith
Mission Hills Church Messages
Learn how real peace isn’t found in perfect circumstances but in God’s presence right in the middle of our mess.
info_outlineLearn how real peace isn’t found in perfect circumstances but in God’s presence right in the middle of our mess.