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.
Episodes
When the enemy strikes, you have the choice to either stay faithful to God or fold and let the evil one win.
In part one of his message, “Good Father, Evil Son,” Pastor Bayless takes an in-depth look at the life of King Hezekiah, showing how faithfulness in the face of challenges works out for your good and God’s glory.
Listen and discover how you can show bold faith in the face of any opposition!
We’ve all been in situations where we know what we should do, but everyone else seems to be going the wrong direction. It can be tough in those times to stand firm.
In the second part of “A Good King with a Bad Habit,” Pastor Bayless shares how King Jehoshaphat in the Old Testament learned the hard way that doing the right thing takes courage—which is true for you today as well.
Find out how you can stay strong in your convictions ...
Choices have consequences—and the people you choose to surround yourself with will have one of the most consequential impacts on your life. So choose wisely.
In part one of his message “A Good King with a Bad Habit,” Pastor Bayless examines the story of King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles, sharing about the power others’ actions and attitudes have on you, and how your actions and attitudes can make a difference on them.
Learn to surro...
It’s a question that Christians have debated for centuries. Does God call women into ministry?
In part two of his message “Women in Ministry,” Bayless Conley shares about the solemn ministry responsibilities God gives women both in the Bible and today, and how women in ministry can fulfill their God-ordained roles as they serve.
Some Christians believe God only uses men in roles of leadership in ministry. But if you look to the divine record, Scripture is filled with women who were anointed by God to lead.
In part one of “Women in Ministry,” Bayless Conley looks at the lives of two such women, Miriam and Deborah, sharing how God used them to lead at a critical time in Israel’s history, and how He still uses wo...
The Bible promises challenges will come our way. But God gives you everything you need to remain firmly rooted when they do.
Bayless Conley shows you how to overcome the winds of false doctrine and trouble in part two of his message, “Conquering the Wind.” You’ll discover how to plant God’s Word deeply in your heart so you won’t fail nor falter when these tempests blow your way.
Discover how you can withstand whatever storm blows y...
Living the Christian life can often feel like you’re walking into the wind. Challenges arise that push against you. And if you’re not stepping forward in faith, you can falter.
In part one of his message “Conquering the Wind,” Bayless Conley uses the acrostic FAITH to show you five crucial elements that need to be present in your life to help you overcome the wind of doubt that threatens your spiritual growth.
Find out how you can ...
Trusting in God’s plan and provision will sometimes make you look foolish in the eyes of the world—but you should do it anyway.
In part two of “The Difference Between Trusting and Leaning,” Bayless Conley gives you practical guidance from God’s Word on how you can approach life’s challenges God’s way, even when it flies in the face of con...
Scripture is clear that in life, you can either go the way of the world or follow God’s path. You can’t have it both ways.
In part one of his message “The Difference Between Trusting and Leaning,” Pastor Bayless opens God’s Word and shows you why faith in God’s provision and plans is so much better than worldly wisdom.
No greater news has ever been shared than the message of Jesus’ resurrection. It’s the glue that holds our faith together.
In this special Easter message called “He Is Risen,” Pastor Harrison Conley dives into the meaning behind the resurrection and uses the acrostic R-I-S-E-N to show you how it makes all the difference in your life today.
...When Jesus returned to heaven, He didn’t leave His followers weak and alone. Instead, He promised that they—and you—would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them: the same Holy Spirit that empowered Jesus to heal the multitudes.
Discover what this means for you in Pastor Bayless Conley’s message “The Holy Spirit’s Power and You.” You’ll explore what being baptized in the Holy Spirit is really all about and how God wants t...
Thankfulness. The idea seems so simple, but how often do our lives really reflect gratitude toward our heavenly Father?
In part two of his message “The Attitude of Gratitude,” Pastor Bayless shares the right response to the greatest gift of all—salvation in Jesus Christ—and how you can live your life out of thankfulness for that wonderful ...
One of the rarest qualities among people today is a truly grateful heart. But when God blesses us, thankfulness is the right response. So how can you cultivate a stronger attitude of gratitude for the gifts He’s given you?
In part one of his message “The Attitude of Gratitude,” Pastor Bayless shows you what a grateful heart really looks li...
The Church today is under attack…and time is of the essence. We must open our eyes to the spiritual battle raging around us and give attention to the words of Jesus: “Wake up!”
In his eye-opening message “The Dead Church,” Pastor Harrison Conley compares the Church today to the Church at Sardis in the book of Revelation—and shines some much-needed light on how we as a body, and as individuals, can awake from our spiritual slumber.
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The Christian life is one of constant overcoming. And one of the more challenging obstacles to overcome can be a lukewarm spiritual life.
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Most Christians begin their spiritual life on fire for the gospel, but many find themselves just going through the motions at some point.
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The Bible says that children are like arrows in the hands of a warrior. But how do you raise those “arrows” to fly true when you release them?
In part two of his message “Building Strong Families,” Pastor Bayless shares from Psalm 127 how to fulfill your role as a parent in preparing your children for the amazing journey ahead.
Listen today and learn how God can transform your family life!
Building a strong family isn’t a mystery. It only takes one thing to completely change the trajectory of your home.
In part one of “Building Strong Families,” Pastor Bayless takes you to Psalm 127 to show you how God can put your family on a solid foundation when you fully rely on His guidance in building it.
Find out how you can tap into supernatural power for your home in this encouraging message!
All of us, at some time or another, need help. But what happens when you let God deliver you out of your need so that you can then pour into others’ lives?
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Generosity always brings blessings for both the giver and the receiver. And those blessings can result in radical life transformation. But it all begins with giving.
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