Craig Groeschel
Craig Groeschel is the founder and senior pastor of Life.Church and a leadership author and speaker.
Why this person is included
His Life.Church teaching often connects practical Christian living, leadership, church culture, habits, and relationships.
Context and reputation
Groeschel is widely associated with multi-site church growth, digital ministry, and practical leadership teaching. Viewers should understand that his style is contemporary evangelical and leadership-oriented, which can be helpful for application while feeling less verse-by-verse than some teaching traditions.
Known for
- Life.Church
- Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
- multi-site church leadership
- practical evangelical teaching
Profile sources
Matched episodes
- Bonus Episode: Pastor Craig on The Benefit of Doubt | Living With Doubts | Part 4 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-03-13Welcome to a bonus episode of the Life.Church podcast. Today, you’ll hear an interview with Pastor Craig Groeschel about his newest book, The…
- Bonus Episode: Pastor Craig on The Benefit of Doubt | Intimidated by Your Doubt? | Part 1 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-02-20Welcome to a bonus episode of the Life.Church podcast. Today, you’ll hear an interview with Pastor Craig Groeschel about his newest book, The…
- When God’s Will Feels Confusing Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-07-05God promises to guide us, but what does that mean? How do we know what He wants us to do—especially when our path in life becomes unclear? Discover…
- The Joy You've Been Missing | Book Club: Part 4 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-06-28Have you ever been told that happiness is shallow? What if that's not the whole story? Pastor Tauren Wells is bringing a message that might change…
- Stand Firm and Act Like Men | Book Club: Part 3 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-06-21Most of us don't drift intentionally. It happens slowly through habits we forget to pay attention to. Pastor Joby Martin teaches us five things that…
- What to Do When God Says Wait | Book Club: Part 2 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-06-14Sometimes we treat waiting like something to survive. But what if the waiting isn't something to push through? What if it's actually where some of…
- You’re One Decision Away From a Different Ending | Book Club: Part 1 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-06-07Everybody fails at some point. But what happens after? Pastor John C. Maxwell is bringing a message about famous failures, and what's possible on…
- What You’re Not Saying | Love Killers: Part 5 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-05-31Most of us don't think of ourselves as dishonest. But the gap between "I didn't lie" and "I told the whole truth" is exactly where a lot of…
- 4 Signs Your Marriage Is in Trouble | Love Killers: Part 4 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-05-24Every couple fights. The question isn't whether conflict happens, but what you do with it. Better communication in marriage starts with knowing what…
- Keep a Good Marriage From Drifting | Love Killers: Part 3 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-05-17NEXT STEPS Have you made the decision to follow Jesus? You might be wondering what’s next for you. We want to help! Check out these resources to…
- This Is Killing Your Marriage | Love Killers: Part 2 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-05-10You love each other. But somewhere along the way, you stopped really talking. Stopped pursuing. Stopped showing up for your relationship the way you…
- The One Habit That Will Save Your Marriage | Love Killers: Part 1 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-05-03You used to fight to go first. First to call. First to reach out. First to make them feel chosen. What changed? We're talking about how selfishness…
- When Your Life Feels Like a Dead End | Jesus Always: Part 4 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-04-26“If God is with me, where is He?" It's an honest question. You're trying to do what He's asked, but you wonder if He sees you. The relationship, the…
- Barely Standing but Still Holding On | Jesus Always: Part 3 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-04-19It’s not that you’ve walked away, but you’re wrestling with God. Why didn't You stop this? Why won't You fix it? This story might be exactly what…
- What to Do When God Feels Silent | Jesus Always: Part 2 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-04-12Sometimes, life hits hard. And before you know it, you're wondering if God even sees what you're going through. Let’s talk about what to do when God…
- Trusting God Without Understanding | Jesus Always: Part 1 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-04-05Trusting God when life doesn't make sense isn't easy. But in this Easter message we're reminded: You don't have to prove your love to God. He's…
- When You Don’t Feel Like Praying | How to Pray: Part 3 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-03-29Does prayer ever feel like a transaction? You bring a need and wait for an answer. But God wants so much more than that! Let's find out what it…
- Praying When You Don’t Know What to Say | How to Pray: Part 2 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-03-22Bedtime prayers, dinner table habits, desperate car-ride moments—you probably picked up prayer somewhere. But are you actually doing it right? Let’s…
- What Jesus Actually Said About Prayer | How to Pray: Part 1 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-03-15You know you should pray more—but it can feel like a chore, or like it just doesn't work. What if the problem isn't your effort, but your aim? Let’s…
- Staying Mentally Strong | Heal Your Hurting Mind: Part 4 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-03-08You've started putting in the work toward mental wellness. You've even made some progress. But maybe you're worried it won't last. We're learning…
- What’s Holding Your Mind Back | Heal Your Hurting Mind: Part 3 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-03-01You know mental healing is possible—but something keeps getting in the way. The path forward doesn't have to stay out of reach. God wants to help…
- God Will Heal Your Mind | Heal Your Hurting Mind: Part 2 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-02-22Is your life just … meh? Nothing's falling apart, but it's not great either. You're stuck in the middle, and it feels lonely. Mental healing takes…
- Heal Your Hurting Mind | Heal Your Hurting Mind: Part 1 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-02-15So often we think that if we had deeper faith, our minds would feel different. But even people in the Bible struggled with their thoughts and…
- Faith in the Face of Doubt Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-02-08Having faith feels easy when things are going our way. But what about when we’re struggling and we start questioning God? Learn how we can trust Him…
- This Love Breaks the Rules | A Church That Pleases God: Part 5 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-02-01Love isn't just a feeling. It's picking up the weight when someone can't carry it themselves. We're exploring what it looks like to love like Jesus,…
- Choosing Unity in a Divided World | A Church That Pleases God: Part 4 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-01-25We believe the local church is the hope of the world. And we can do infinitely more together than apart. Because when the Church stands united, the…
- What You’re Missing by Staying Quiet | A Church That Pleases God: Part 3 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-01-18We're all bold about something—our favorite team, our coffee order, our opinions. We're talking about what happens when ordinary people have bold…
- When Your Faith Feels Flat | A Church That Pleases God: Part 2 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-01-11Does your faith feel flat? The Bible says faith moves mountains, but sometimes it's hard to see that in your everyday life. Discover what a…
- What God Really Wants From You This Year | A Church That Pleases God: Part 1 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2026-01-04There's a difference between knowing God loves you and living in a way that pleases Him. When you truly see God for who He is, it changes how you…
- Simple Steps to Commit to Reading the Bible This Year | More Days Than Not Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-12-28Reading the Bible more days than you don't will change your life—but let's be honest, it's not always easy. What if the difficult parts held the…
- Why Can’t I Feel God’s Peace? | He Will Be Called: Part 4 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-12-24Peace came first to people who needed it most. Shepherds in the dark. Then heaven broke through with the Prince of Peace. In this Christmas message,…
- The Father You’ve Always Wanted | He Will Be Called: Part 3 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-12-21If someone asked you to describe your father, what would you feel? Gratitude? Pain? Nothing at all? Today we're exploring one of Jesus' most…
- Believing God for Mighty Things | Robert Madu | He Will Be Called: Part 2 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-12-14What happens when your circumstances contradict what God says? You feel forgotten but He says you're favored. The promise seems impossible but He…
- When You’re Hurting and Need Guidance | He Will Be Called: Part 1 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-12-07Looking for guidance this Christmas? Jesus came to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you're struggling with loneliness or wondering if anyone…
- 3 Mindsets That Move Us | This Is What We Do: Part 2 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-11-30Have you ever wanted to live generously but weren't sure where to start? Maybe you see needs around you but don't know how to help. Generosity can…
- 5 Reasons I Tithe | This Is What We Do: Part 1 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-11-23You work hard, budget carefully, but that nagging fear whispers: What if something happens? Fear has a way of keeping us stuck. We hold tight to…
- God Used This Question to Change History | From One to a Billion Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-11-16It all started with one question: "Could technology help me read the Bible more consistently?" One step of faith. One decision to give everything…
- Finding Real Community in a Digital World | The Connected Life: Part 3 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-11-09Ever feel like you're going through the motions but missing what really matters? You were designed for love—and love isn't formed in comfort, but in…
- Guarding Your Family From Digital Danger | The Connected Life: Part 2 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-11-02Parenting in a digital age can be overwhelming. Learn how to protect your kids online while modeling healthy tech habits for your whole family. NEXT…
- When Social Media Steals Your Joy | The Connected Life: Part 1 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-10-26Your feed is full, but how's your heart doing? Discover how to break free from doomscrolling and build the deep, joy-filled connections you're…
- End Times: Signs You Can’t Ignore | Living in the Last Days: Part 3 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-10-19Worried about end times or worst-case scenarios taking over your thoughts? In this message, we're talking about how to break free from constant fear…
- 4 Ways to Live for Jesus in the End Times | Living in the Last Days: Part 2 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-10-12When the world feels uncertain and the future unclear, how do we keep moving forward with bold faith? We're continuing our series, Living in the…
- Preparing for the Return of Christ | Living in the Last Days: Part 1 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-10-05Watching the news lately and wondering if these are the last days? Curious about when Jesus might return? You're asking the right questions. In this…
- God Can Restore What Seems Lost | Elisha: Part 4 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-09-28When you're dealing with loss, whether it's the loss of spiritual passion or the gradual drift of daily life, it can feel like God is distant. But…
- When Life Demands Too Much | Elisha: Part 3 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-09-21You know that feeling when what you need doesn't match what you have? The gap can leave you feeling overwhelmed. But what if God isn't waiting for…
- When You Can’t Take Any More | Elisha: Part 2 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-09-14We've all been there—facing an impossible situation and wondering if God even sees what we're going through. We can depend on God completely, even…
- Playing It Safe Is Holding You Back | Elisha: Part 1 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-09-07The routines that bring comfort can be the same ones that leave you feeling stuck. You know you were made for more—but how do you get there? Learn…
- Finishing What You Started | Noah Herrin | Build the Boat: Part 1 Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · 2025-08-31Feel stuck between where you are and where you want to be? The moments we feel like giving up are often the ones that matter most! Discover how to…