What does it really mean to please God? In this episode, we dig into some bible passages to see that pleasing the Lord isn’t about earning His acceptance — it’s about living in relationship with Him. We’ll talk about common mistakes we make, why this is the heart of the Christian ethic, and how joy and love fuel a life that honors God.

How should Christians labor for God’s kingdom in a world that resists it? In this episode, we reflect on Sunday’s sermon from Nehemiah 4, considering the reality of opposition, the danger of culture-war responses, and the better way of confident, gospel-shaped witness.

This week we’re talking about what it means to pray God’s promises, picking up on something Shane mentioned in Sunday’s sermon. We’ll share some ways this can be particularly helpful in everyday life, and also touch on a few common mistakes we make with biblical promises.

This week, we explore the role of small groups in the life of our church. How do small groups complement the larger church community, and what pitfalls should we watch out for? We’ll also explore the different types of small groups at RCC and share specific opportunities to get involved this fall.

At our members meeting last week, we introduced a few practical guidelines for thinking about practicing hospitality on Sundays during our worship gatherings. Today, we wanted to re-list those (plus an extra!) as well as provide some brief gospel reminders that help foster a heart of hospitality among the people of God.