What Kind of Soil Are You?

In North Idaho, it’s easy to feel like you're doing life “right side up”, busy, productive, in control, only to discover you might be flying upside down and stuck in patterns that aren’t producing growth. In this Cedar Hills Talk, The Sower: Seeds of Change, guest speaker Doug Lutz walks through Jesus’ parable of the sower with fresh insight, honesty, and hope.

Whether you’ve walked away from faith, grown skeptical, or simply feel like your heart’s been hard-packed by life, this Talk helps reframe your spiritual condition, not as a fixed identity but as soil that can change.

What This Talk Helps You Discover

This Talk isn’t a lecture on behavior, it’s an invitation to check your heart. Using the metaphor of seed and soil, Doug unpacks four types of heart posture and how each one responds to spiritual truth. More importantly, it paints a compelling picture of a God who sows generously, even when the ground isn’t perfect.

You’ll walk away with practical steps for:

Quieting the noise to hear what God might be saying

Digging deeper through spiritual resilience

Clearing distractions that choke out joy

Remaining open to growth, no matter where you're starting from

And if you feel like you're spiritually upside down? You’re not alone, and you’re not stuck.

Who It’s For

If you’re new to faith or feeling distant from it…
If you’ve been burned by religion or are simply unsure what you believe…
If you’re navigating a hard season and asking, “Why isn’t anything changing?”

This Talk was made for you.

Cedar Hills is a local, non-denominational church for the spiritually curious, no pressure, no perfect people. Just space to explore who God really is and how His kingdom might be closer than you think.

❓FAQ

Q: What does the parable of the sower mean for my life today?
A: It invites you to consider the condition of your heart and how open you are to spiritual growth. It’s not about performance, it’s about receptivity.

Q: Can my heart really change if I’ve been resistant to faith?
A: Yes. That’s the heart of the message. The same seed is scattered for everyone. What matters is your openness, and it’s never too late to respond.

Q: What are practical ways to grow spiritually in everyday life?
A: Cultivating quiet, developing depth through community, and clearing the noise are key. This Talk provides helpful next steps.