Learn more about the new Live Bold class "The Wisdom Playbook"

When I played football, my coach handed me a playbook before the season started. It wasn't thick, but it had everything — every formation, every assignment, every route for every play. If I knew my playbook, I knew exactly what to do when I stepped on the field. If I didn't, I was speculating. And guessing gets you beat. I've been thinking about life the same way lately. Most of us are out here guessing in our relationships, our finances, our decisions, our spiritual lives. We're reacting instead of running plays. And we wonder why things feel chaotic or stuck or like we keep ending up in the same situations we swore we'd never be in again. That's exactly why I built The Wisdom Playbook. The book of Proverbs is God's playbook for life. It shows you where to line up, what your assignment is, and how to move when it counts. This course takes that ancient wisdom and puts it in language you can actually use — in your everyday life, in real situations, not just in a Bible study classroom. The Wisdom Playbook: 1. Proverbs Isn't Just Life Hacks—It's About HIM 2. High IQ But Terrible Decisions 3. Never Make A Bad Decision Again 4. Warning: Your Friends Are Determining Your Future 5. The Strong Tower Is Right There—Why Are You Running Past It? 6. Why You Can't Stop Worrying 7. Your Anxiety Is Making You Physically Sick 8. Why You Can't Break Free from Addiction 9. Situationships Are Destroying Your Ability to Bond 10. You Said THAT?! How to Stop Ruining Relationships With Your Words 11. The One Thing Christian Parents Miss 12. The Most Important Metric God Is Tracking 13. Existing Together vs. THRIVING Together—The Difference Is This 14. Why Smart People Make Dumb Decisions (The 4 Fools) 15. Why You Hate Your Job (And What God Says About It) 16. The Upside Down Economics That Actually WORK 17. The #1 Thing Destroying Your Spiritual Life (It's Not Sin) 18. That Thing They Said Here's what you get inside The Wisdom Playbook: → Teaching videos that break down Proverbs in a way that's honest, practical, and straight to the point — no filler, no fluff.

Proverbs 18:21 There’s a moment you barely remember—a comment tossed out in a meeting, a joke at the dinner table, a text sent in frustration. You moved on, but someone else didn’t. That sentence became a soundtrack in their mind, replaying for weeks, months, even years. In a world where words are cheap and constant, we forget that every phrase has a shelf life far longer than we intend. Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Solomon isn’t exaggerating. Words can wound or heal, build or destroy, set someone free or keep them stuck. The tongue is a loaded weapon, and most of us are walking around with the safety off. The truth is, you don’t get to choose which words stick. You only get to choose what you say. The gospel calls us to something better. Jesus said, “Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” If you want your words to bring life, you have to start with your heart. Fill it with grace, humility, and truth, and your speech will follow. The world is full of careless talk, but you can be the person whose words echo with hope, healing, and encouragement. You can be as close to wisdom as you want to be. And that journey starts with choosing your words on purpose. Live It Out 1. PersonalBefore you speak today—especially in a moment of frustration—pause and ask, “Will this sentence be a wound or a blessing if it echoes for years?” Choose to speak life, even if it means saying less. 2. RelationalReach out to someone you know you’ve hurt with your words (recently or long ago). Apologize specifically, and ask how you can make it right. Healing starts with humility. 3. Outward-FacingSend a text or note to someone who needs encouragement. Use Proverbs 18:21 and write one sentence of life-giving affirmation. Let them know their story isn’t defined by the worst thing ever said to them.

Before it officially drops on the Live Bold Community this Monday, March 2, I wanted to give you an early look at our brand new "Wisdom Playbook" study. Take a peek and let us know what you think! The "Wisdom Playbook" isn't like any Bible study you've done before. This is hope-filled, practical, and built for real life. Anchored in the truth of Proverbs, the course brings together relatable stories, straight talk, and wisdom you can actually put to work — in your relationships, your job, your decisions, and your walk with God. If you're tired of surface-level content and ready for real transformation across every area of your life, this is for you. Come learn how to build something that truly thrives by walking with Jesus as your wisdom. Here's what we cover: 1. Proverbs Isn't Just Life Hacks—It's About HIM (Jesus as the wisdom of God) 2. High IQ But Terrible Decisions (Knowledge vs. wisdom vs. fear of the Lord) 3. Never Make A Bad Decision Again (The three-legged stool: fear, friends, faith) 4. Warning: Your Friends Are Determining Your Future (How relationships shape your destiny) 5. The Strong Tower Is Right There—Why Are You Running Past It? (Running to God in crisis) 6. Why You Can't Stop Worrying (Trusting God instead of anxiety) 7. Your Anxiety Is Making You Physically Sick (The connection between stress, joy, and health) 8. Why You Can't Break Free from Addiction (Addiction as a worship disorder and the path to freedom) 9. Situationships Are Destroying Your Ability to Bond (Sexual wisdom and God's design for intimacy) 10. You Said THAT?! How to Stop Ruining Relationships With Your Words (Gentleness, timing, and openness in communication) 11. The One Thing Christian Parents Miss (Parenting according to each child's unique bent) 12. The Most Important Metric God Is Tracking (Soul winning and what God values most) 13. Existing Together vs. THRIVING Together—The Difference Is This (Building a home with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge) 14. Why Smart People Make Dumb Decisions (The 4 Fools) (Recognizing and avoiding foolish patterns) 15. Why You Hate Your Job (And What God Says About It) (Work as worship and finding purpose in your job) 16. The Upside Down Economics That Actually WORK (Generosity and God's financial principles) 17. The #1 Thing Destroying Your Spiritual Life (It's Not Sin) (Guarding your heart above all else) 18. That Thing They Said (The lasting power of words and how they shape lives)

Think about that for a second. Jesus Christ is the greatest person who ever lived. His life split time in two. His words have shaped civilizations. His resurrection is the foundation of everything we believe. And yet... if someone asked you to walk through His life, His miracles, His teachings, His final days — how deep could you really go? Most of us know the highlights. But there's so much more. That's exactly why I created the Life of Christ — a 28-day study designed to take you beyond the surface and into a real, personal encounter with Jesus. As we head into Easter, there's no better time to slow down and ask: Who is this man, and what does His life mean for mine? Over the next 28 days you'll walk through the Gospels, discover details you've never noticed before, and come out the other side with a faith that's deeper, a love that's stronger, and a Jesus who feels more real than ever. Easter hits different when you've spent a month getting to know Him. 👉 Click on the Classroom tab and start the Life of Christ today. Let's not rush past the most important story ever told. Let's actually live in it — together. Ryan Heller