What if the ordinary parts of your life are actually the most sacred?

In Week 2 of Find Your Place in God’s Story, Ted Coniaris takes us back to Genesis to rediscover what it means to be human—and why your life matters more than you think.

From the opening chapters of Scripture, we see that humanity was created in the image of God with a clear purpose: to create, cultivate, and carry God’s presence into the world. But this calling isn’t just about the beginning of the story—it continues today.

Through Jesus, what was lost in Eden is being restored. And according to 1 Corinthians 3:16, we are now the temple of the living God.

That means:

• Your work matters
• Your relationships matter
• Your everyday life is part of God’s mission

This message challenges the idea that faith is confined to Sundays and invites you to see your entire life as sacred ground.

Key Scripture: Genesis 1:26–28; Genesis 2:10–15; 1 Corinthians 3:16
Big Idea: Creation is part of God’s mission, and we are called to steward it by creating, cultivating, and carrying His presence into the world.

What if the Bible isn’t a collection of disconnected stories—but one unified story that you’re already part of?

In Week 1 of Find Your Place in God’s Mission, Chris Nichols introduces a conversation with Ed Stetzer and Ted Coniaris that explores the central storyline of Scripture: God’s mission to redeem and restore all creation.

Through Luke 24 and the story of the road to Emmaus, we see how Jesus helped His followers rediscover where they stood in that story—and why it changed everything.

This message speaks to anyone who has ever felt:

• Disconnected from purpose
• Stuck in the routine of everyday life
• Unsure where they fit in God’s plan

Rather than calling us to find a new story, Jesus invites us to remember the one we’re already in.

Key Scripture: Luke 24:25–27, 44–48, 32
Big Idea: God’s mission is the story of the Bible—and our purpose is to join Him in it.

Featuring insights from Ed Stetzer, this episode helps frame the entire biblical narrative—Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration—and invites you to find your place within it.

After the resurrection, Jesus had every reason to prove Himself to the world. Instead, He pursued people.

In this Easter message, Ted Coniaris walks through three post-resurrection encounters in John’s Gospel—Mary, Thomas, and Peter—to reveal the heart of Jesus. He meets Mary in her grief, Thomas in his doubt, and Peter in his shame. And in each moment, we see the same truth: Jesus doesn’t wait for people to have it all together—He moves toward them.

This message is for anyone carrying:

• Grief that feels overwhelming
• Doubt that won’t go away
• Shame that says you’re disqualified

The resurrection isn’t just about what Jesus accomplished—it’s about who He’s pursuing.

Key Scripture: John 20:11–18; John 20:24–29; John 21:15–19

Big Idea: After accomplishing the greatest feat in history, Jesus doesn’t just try to prove the resurrection—He pursues people.

Whether you’re exploring faith, returning after a long time, or looking for hope this Easter, this message invites you to consider that Jesus knows your name—and He’s moving toward you.