Dwell On These Things

In this episode of Dwell on These Things, Levi and Laura join Scott Risley to talk about the topic of prayer. Levi and Laura describe some of the new ways they are trying to encourage their Home Group to engage more in corporate prayer, and the three of them discuss how to develop a burden for a strong prayer life—not only in themselves, but also in the people they lead. Speaker: Scott Risley, Laura Levan, Levi Levan

How do we become lifelong learners of the Word? Pat Reeder and Chris Hearty discuss not only the resources at Dwell that make this possible, but also share insight on how to foster an attitude of growth in the area of spiritual knowledge. Speaker: Chris Hearty, Pat Reeder

In this episode of Dwell on These Things, David sits down with Jim Leffel, Director of Global Partnerships at Dwell Community Church, to discuss the latest updates on the church’s relief efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Jim shares how Dwell’s generosity has provided food for hundreds in Goma and the next phase of support in Bukavu. He also reflects on the incredible faith and sacrifice of global partners like Vinton, who risk their lives to serve others. Tune in to hear how God is working through these crises and how you can be part of the mission. Speaker: Jim Leffel, David Pease

This episode of Dwell on These Things recaps Epic and Blowout Camp, highlighting their spiritual impact on students, especially those from unchurched backgrounds. Many students committed their lives to God, experiencing faith as joyful and fulfilling. Shane Coulter and Quest Shannan share how camp activities, deep discussions, and powerful teachings helped students see God's love. Speaker: Shane Coulter, Quest Shannan, Brian Adams

This episode of "Dwell on These Things" explores how the Gift ministry equips and encourages people to steward their finances according to God's wisdom, moving beyond cultural norms and fears. Speaker: Daniel Branaghan, Josh Keegan, Mateo Williamson

Hey, welcome to another episode of "Dwell on These Things". On today's episode of "Dwell on These Things", we're featuring an episode from our new devotional podcast, "The Word in Ten". A couple of months ago, we had the idea of creating a smaller, shorter podcast to just give people quick insights into the word from some of our best teachers. And so we brought in Chris Risley for four kind of pilot episodes, just to see how they would do and if people were into them. And based on viewership and on reception I've gotten online, but also in person, it seems like people are really into these. And so we want to keep doing them for the rest of 2025. And so "Dwell on These Things" is staying the same. However, on Tuesdays, we now additionally have a weekly 10 minute devotional series posting from "The Word in Ten". And so the month of March is going to have four devotionals from Scott Risley, and then the month of April is going to have Ben Foust. And so we're really excited about this new content coming out. If you have ideas on how to make this better, we are all ears. We're trying something new, and so we want to make sure that we're creating good equipping material for our members that people are actually using and is actually beneficial. And so we hope you enjoy! Again, you can find "The Word in Ten" by searching "The Word in Ten" on Spotify or Apple or YouTube. You can also subscribe to "The Word in Ten" by going into our app and enabling notifications on "The Word in Ten" as well, and so we hope you enjoy. Here's Scott Risley on "The Word in Ten". Speaker: David Pease, Scott Risley

Jim Leffel and Vinton Wisoba discuss the dire situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where rebel forces have taken control of the cities of Goma and Bukavu, leaving thousands without access to food and basic resources. Vinton, the director of the Tunami Christian Fellowship, is working to secretly distribute food aid to hundreds of families through the network of house churches he has established. The podcast highlights the risks and challenges Vinton faces in this endeavor, as well as the importance of the house church model in providing aid and support during this crisis. Jim and Vinton emphasize the need for prayer and partnership from the global church to support Vinton and the people of eastern DRC during this difficult time. Speaker: Jim Leffel, Vinton Wisoba

In this episode, we hear the inspiring story of how God is moving in the lives of Thomas, Sam, and their friends as they serve middle school students in their hometown of Hilliard, Ohio. Through stepping out in faith, facing challenges, and relying on God's power, they've seen God do remarkable things in building a vibrant community of young Christian workers.For more information on the Middle School Ministry, you can visit dwellcc.org/middleschoolFor the website mentioned in this episode, visit https://badlandsgroup.wixsite.com/badlands-group Speaker: Scott Risley, Sam Pence, Thomas Sladek

Dive into the biblical perspective on habits and self-control with Chris Risley, who shares her personal story of overcoming destructive patterns through God's grace. Chris covers the key differences between secular and spiritual approaches to habit formation, including the power of the Holy Spirit to bring lasting change. Chris and Brad talk practical tips for starting small, reducing friction, and building habits that free you up to love and serve others more effectively. Hear how to break free from the "cycle of failure" and embrace the "cycle of hope" through community, accountability, and deepening your convictions. Speaker: Chris Risley, Brad DuFault

Conrad Hilario and Bret McCallum walk through the ownership taken by their sons to go out of their comfort zone to reach their peers for Christ. Together they are rewarded for their faith by being a part of God's plan to teach others about him. Conrad and Bret explain the worthwhile sacrifices that they've made, and the joy it's brought to them and their families. Speaker: Conrad Hilario, Bret McCallum, Brian Adams