Answers with Bayless Conley

Answers with Bayless Conley

Bayless is the founding pastor of Cottonwood Church in California. He is known for his clear presentation of the gospel and the way he applies the life-changing truth of God's Word to everyday life. It's this same truth that radically turned his life around many years ago. Today, Answers with Bayless Conley is impacting lives around the world in many languages on TV and online.

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October 2, 2026 • 29 mins

Have you ever known what God wanted you to do… but held back?

In his first message from the book of Jonah, "When God Says Go," Pastor Bayless walks through Jonah's call to "arise, go, and cry out"—and how easy it is to resist God's direction when it involves people we'd rather avoid. You'll discover God's heart for the lost, h...

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True security comes from knowing God is your source—and that security changes how you live.

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September 18, 2026 • 43 mins

There is more to you than meets the eye. You are a spirit being. You have a soul. You live in a physical body.

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God not only promises peace—He shows you how to keep it.

In this message from his series Lessons from Philippians, Pastor Bayless reveals how your thought life determines whether peace remains or fades. You'll discover why meditating on what is true, noble, and pure protects your heart, and you'll learn the secret of being content wh...

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Worry and anxiety don't have to control your life.

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August 28, 2026 • 48 mins

It's easy to drift spiritually, to hit the snooze button on eternity and live as if Christ's return is distant or irrelevant. But you don't have to!

In "Living in Light of Jesus' Return," Pastor Harrison Conley reminds you that the day of the Lord will come like a thief. You'll be challenged to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord a...

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August 21, 2026 • 55 mins

It's possible to witness the power of God and still walk away unchanged. Over time, disappointment and unbelief can quietly harden your heart, even while you're surrounded by truth.

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Strife, worry, and rigidity can quietly undermine your faith and rob you of peace. Left unchecked, they can damage relationships and open the door to even greater trouble.

In "Lessons from Philippians: Let Your Gentleness Be Known," Pastor Bayless challenges you to stand fast in the Lord, fight strife like a poisonous serpen...

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Every day, you leave an imprint on others. Your words and attitudes leave their mark on the souls of people around you. So what message are you leaving?

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July 31, 2026 • 44 mins

Many people live weighed down by debt, shame, regret, and spiritual captivity—never realizing their freedom has already been announced.

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The apostle Paul was honest about not being where he wanted to be in the Christian life—and maybe you can relate. But he refused to stay stuck where he was.

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The Bible is clear that all fall short of God's perfect standard, so what are you trusting in to be made right?

In his message, "Lessons from Philippians: How to Be Made Right with God," Pastor Bayless explains that righteousness comes when faith in Jesus Christ alone makes us right with God. You'll discover how it's not religion, but relationship—an intimate, personal knowledge of Ch...

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July 10, 2026 • 45 mins

What do you do when sin, guilt, or shame make God feel distant—or leave you wondering if you're even welcome in His presence?

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Tough times are inevitable in life. So how can you rejoice when circumstances are hard? 

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Many believers today struggle with exhaustion, overcommitment, or pressure. In those moments, it's essential to lean on God's mercy and wisdom.

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What are the most important lessons you would want to pass on to the next generation?

In this special Father's Day message, "Faith, Forgiveness, Faithfulness, and Fun," Pastor Bayless shares four essentials he longs to pass on to his own children and grandchildren. Discover why unforgiveness becomes a heavy weight no heart is meant to carry, why your word is sacred, how faith "comes by hearing" God's Word, and why God never intende...

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Sometimes your influence may feel small or unnoticed—but even then, God calls you to shine. 

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As believers, we are called to be transformed. But that transformation can sometimes feel confusing or slow.

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May 29, 2026 • 42 mins

You've been called to work with God—to co-labor with Him to bring the knowledge of Christ to our broken world.

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Unity and humility are the atmosphere where God commands a blessing.

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