CFTN Podcasts: Recent Episodes
Church for the Nations/Dr. Michael Maiden
What’s keeping you from moving forward? In this powerful message, Pastor Matt Maiden challenges us to stop looking back and start moving toward what God has ahead. Through Scripture and stories from the Bible, we’re reminded that our past doesn’t define our future, our failures don’t disqualify us, and God still has a race for us to run. God has called you, equipped you, and given you purpose. But sometimes moving forward means letting go of disappointment, discouragement, shame, and even the victories of yesterday. It’s time to stop looking back. It’s time to run your race. It’s time to Get Up and Go.
Every life-changing encounter with God begins with a heart that seeks Him. Through the story of Zacchaeus, this message explores what it means to pursue Jesus, respond to His invitation, and experience the transformation that comes from His presence. Be encouraged to stay spiritually hungry and discover how God meets those who seek Him.
What if the answer you've been praying for is already right in front of you? In the final message of our Vision series, discover how Jesus calls us to lift our eyes, recognize what God is already doing, and live with the joy of His promises before they become reality. When God gives vision, He changes the way we see people, opportunities, and our future. If you've ever felt like you're waiting on God, this message will challenge you to take a fresh look at what's already in front of you and trust His perspective over your own. At Church for the Nations, we are one multicultural, multigenerational family of imperfect people awakened by God’s perfect love being sent as transforming agents into the world to influence culture. CFTN is led by Dr. Michael and Mary Maiden and is based in Phoenix, AZ with multiple locations in the US and abroad.
God never intended for His people to simply attend church—He calls us to be equipped and sent. In this message, Pastor Matt Maiden explores how every believer has a God-given mission and how a personal encounter with Jesus becomes the launching point for a life of purpose. Be encouraged to say, "Here am I, send me," and discover what it means to live on mission every day.
Sometimes the biggest battle isn't what's happening around you—it's what you're able to see.
In Week 2 of our Vision series, discover how God opens our spiritual eyes to see beyond fear, recognize His presence, and walk by faith instead of circumstances. Through the story of Elisha, Pastor George reminds us that God is always at work, even when we can't see it, and that there are always more for us than against us.
Whether you're facing uncertainty, fear, or waiting on God to move, this message will encourage you to trust His perspective over your own.
God has a vision for every season of your life. In this opening message of our Vision series, learn how God reveals His purpose, helps you understand your identity in Christ, and invites you to live from the inheritance and authority He's already given you. This message will encourage you to see your life through God's perspective and step confidently into His calling.
At Church for the Nations, we are one multicultural, multigenerational family of imperfect people awakened by God’s perfect love being sent as transforming agents into the world to influence culture. CFTN is led by Dr. Michael and Mary Maiden and is based in Phoenix, AZ with multiple locations in the US and abroad.