In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz have a conversation about the legacy of September 11 alongside David Hall, who experienced that day as a first responder. Together they reflect on what it means to run toward danger, the long-term toll — physical, emotional, and spiritual — that first responders carry, and how the fire service has changed in the years since. They close by exploring what it looks like to live out faith in a secular career.

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat sits down with Joanna Haskins to talk about what it means to love people well, on stage and off. They explore how hospitality shapes a church's culture from the parking lot to the pew, what it looks like to lead worship without becoming the center of attention, and why faithfulness — not visible results — is the real measure of serving well. It's an encouraging look at making people feel seen, heard, and wanted.

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat sits down with Sophie Vaughan and Josie Giesenhagen, fresh off a short-term mission trip to Maine, to talk about what they expected, what surprised them, and the moments they watched God show up. They talk about what hands-on ministry teaches you that a classroom can't, the value of serving church plants, and the freedom that comes from putting your yes on the table even when you're scared.

In this episode, Pastor Jeremy Muniz sits down with P.K. Hinkle to talk about what it looks like to move from simply attending church to truly belonging to one. They walk through a four-part path — worship, community, serving, and outreach — exploring why relationships sit at the center of it all and how believers can find their place using their God-given gifts for a thriving church family.

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz have a conversation about what it looks like to live as a Christian after receiving the gospel. They explore the biblical concept of being "in Christ" — unpacking questions of identity, purpose, and direction — and challenge the idea that faith is primarily about religious performance. Being in Christ isn't an institution to belong to; it's a relationship to live inside of.

In the first episode of Season 2, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz have a conversation about one of the most foundational questions in the Christian faith: what is the gospel? They walk through four key areas — God, man, Christ, and response — exploring how the good news of Jesus is the culmination of centuries of longing and the answer a broken world still needs. The gospel isn't just something to understand; it's something to receive.

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz have a conversation about a full year of Hey, Listen — reflecting on what God has been doing at Ridgecrest along the way. They discuss how a shift in church atmosphere has made a real difference, where quiet growth through discipleship is showing up in unexpected ways, and what intentional hospitality really looks like from the parking lot to the pew. Plus, a look ahead at what's coming in Season 2!

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz finish our mini-series on the Bible with this conversation about Bible translations. They break down why so many translations exist, the different philosophies behind them, and how to choose one that works for you. Kayla also shares her favorite Bible recommendations for kids at every stage, and the conversation turns to why Biblical literacy matters more than ever in today's culture.

Resources Mentioned this Episode:

• The Very Good News Story Bible
• Jesus Story Book Bible
• The Beginners Gospel Story Bible
• The Gospel Story Bible
• The Read to Me Bible
• Explorer Bible for Kids

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz begin a two-part mini-series with this conversation about how we got the Bible. From how Scripture was physically written and copied in the ancient world, to how certain books made it into the canon, to whether the Bible has changed over time — they explore the remarkable story behind the book so many take for granted.

Resources Mentioned this Episode:

• History of Early Christianity, Codex Sinaiticus
• University of Michigan Online Library, The New Testament
• Princeton Byzantine Studies Databases
• "Myths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual Criticism" by Elijah Hixson & Peter J. Gurry
• "Introduction to New Testament Textual Criticism" by J. Harold Greenlee
• "The Text of the New Testament: Its Transmission, Corruption, and Restoration" by Bruce Metzger

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz finish our conversation about faith "deconstruction" by looking at the warning signs of unhealthy deconstruction and the core truths that keep us anchored. They dig into what it looks like when feelings override truth, when community gets replaced by isolation, and why questioning Scripture's authority is often the first step away from faith. They close with a hopeful idea: what if instead of deconstructing, we just renovated?