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Why do so many Christians feel spiritually stuck?

In the first episode of our new series, From Bystander to Builder, we explore the difference between passive faith and active discipleship. Drawing from Ephesians 4:1–6 and James 1:22, Pastor Evan Ryder reflects on how spiritual maturity is formed—not through observation alone, but through walking daily with Christ.

Many people consume sermons, podcasts, worship music, and Christian content yet still struggle to experience deep spiritual growth. What if faith was never meant to remain passive? What if Jesus is inviting us into something deeper—something active, transformative, and life-giving?

In this episode, we discuss:

•  Why passive Christianity often leads to spiritual stagnation 
•  What spiritual maturity actually looks like 
•  How obedience shapes our faith 
•  Why modern culture constantly pulls us away from rootedness in Christ 
•  The difference between being a bystander and becoming a builder 

This episode is an invitation to rediscover a faith that is alive, rooted, and growing.

Welcome to From Bystander to Builder.

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How do you actually live out your faith in everyday life?

In the final episode of our Joining Jesus series, Pastor Evan Ryder brings everything together with a simple but powerful truth: God is already at work—and we are invited to join Him.

In John 5:19, Jesus reveals how He lived:

“The Son can do nothing by himself, but only what he sees the Father doing…”

Jesus didn’t create His own mission—He paid attention to the Father and joined Him in what He was already doing.

What if that’s how we’re meant to live too?

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How Jesus modeled a life of attentiveness and alignment with God
• Why the Christian life is not about doing more, but noticing more
• The shift from asking “What should I do for God?” to “Where is God already working?”
• How everyday moments become opportunities to participate in the mission of God
• Why availability matters more than ability

This episode offers simple, practical ways to begin living a more aware, responsive, and participatory faith.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• “How do I know what God wants me to do?”
• “How can I live out my faith in ordinary moments?”
• “Where is God working in my life right now?”

…this conversation will help you take your next step.

Because the mission of God is not something we create—it’s something we join.

Scripture Reference:

• John 5:19

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What is the Church really meant to be?

For many of us, church has become something we attend—a weekly service, a building, or a set of programs. But in the New Testament, the Church is something far more powerful.

In Episode 4 of our Joining Jesus series, Pastor Evan Ryder explores how the Church is not just a place we go, but a people we belong to—and the primary way the work of Jesus continues in the world.

Looking at the early Church in Acts 2:42–47, this episode challenges a consumer approach to faith and calls us into a life of participation, community, and shared mission.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why the Church is described as the “body of Christ”
• How the mission of Jesus was always meant to be communal
• The difference between attending church and participating in it
• What the early Church can teach us about real discipleship
• How ordinary acts of service become part of God’s ongoing work

This episode invites you to rethink your role in the Church—not as a spectator, but as a participant in the mission of God.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• “Do I really need to be connected to a church?”
• “What is my role in the body of Christ?”
• “How do I move from attending to engaging?”

…this conversation will help you take your next step.

Because the Church is not just where we gather—it’s how Jesus continues His work through us.

Scripture Reference:

• Acts 2:42–47

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What did Jesus mean when He said:

“Whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do…”
 — John 14:12

In Episode 3 of our Joining Jesus series, we tackle one of the most challenging and misunderstood statements in the Gospel of John.

If we’re honest, many of us hear this and feel the tension:
 We believe in Jesus… but are we actually doing the works He did?

In this episode, Pastor Evan Ryder breaks down what “the works of Jesus” really are—and why they may be far more accessible than we think.

You’ll discover:

• Why the works of Jesus are not just miraculous, but relational and restorative
• How Jesus revealed the heart of the Father through everyday interactions
• What it looks like to love people intentionally in real life
• How serving and restoring others is part of God’s ongoing work
• Why inviting others into relationship with God is central to the mission

This episode reframes the Christian life from:

• pressure → participation
• performance → presence
• striving → joining

Because the works of Jesus are not reserved for a few—they are the natural overflow of a life lived with Him.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• “What does God actually want me to do?”
• “How do I live out my faith in everyday life?”
• “Am I missing what Jesus is calling me into?”

…this episode will give you clarity and direction.

Scripture References:

• John 14:12
• John 14:9

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What does it mean to actually live with Christ?

In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, we continue our Joining Jesus series by exploring one of the most powerful and often overlooked truths in the New Testament: union with Christ.

The Apostle Paul uses this language again and again—we are crucified with Christ, buried with Christ, raised with Christ, and made alive with Christ. But what does that really mean for everyday life?

In Galatians 2:20, Paul writes:

“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me…”

This is more than theology—it’s an invitation into a completely different way of living.

In this episode, Pastor Evan Ryder unpacks:

• Why salvation is more than forgiveness—it’s participation in the life of Jesus
• The meaning behind Paul’s “with Christ” language
• The difference between imitation and participation
• How union with Christ transforms daily life
• Why walking with Jesus leads naturally into the mission of Jesus

Many of us have been taught to follow Jesus from a distance—but the Gospel invites us into something deeper: a shared life with Him.

This episode will help you move from:

• striving → abiding
• effort → relationship
• isolation → union

If you’ve ever wondered:

• “Why does my faith feel disconnected from everyday life?”
• “What does it mean for Christ to live in me?”
• “How do I actually walk with Jesus daily?”

…this conversation will help bring clarity and direction.

Scripture References:

• Galatians 2:20
• Romans 6:8
• Colossians 3:3

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What does it actually mean to believe in Jesus?

In John 14:12, Jesus makes a shocking statement:

But what if belief is more than agreement?
 What if faith was never meant to be passive?

In Episode 1 of our new Joining Jesus series, Pastor Evan Ryder explores the difference between simply believing about Jesus and truly walking with Him. This episode challenges transactional views of salvation and reframes faith as a life of relationship, participation, and discipleship.

Together, we’ll explore:

•  What Jesus meant by “the works that I do” 
•  Why belief in the Gospel of John is relational trust 
•  How modern Christianity can drift into passive faith 
•  What it means to join Jesus in His work today 
•  Why salvation is an invitation into life with God 

This episode is a call to move beyond admiration of Jesus into active participation with Him in everyday life.

If you’ve ever wrestled with questions like:

•  “Why doesn’t my faith feel alive?” 
•  “Am I truly following Jesus?” 
•  “What does discipleship actually look like?” 
•  “How do I participate in the mission of God?” 

…then this conversation is for you.

Scripture References:

• John 14:12 
• Galatians 2:20 
• Mark 1:17 

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Is God still in control—even when the world feels broken?

In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, Pastor Evan Ryder explores the beloved hymn “This Is My Father’s World”, written by Maltbie D. Babcock. With its simple yet powerful declaration, this hymn reminds us that even in the midst of chaos, beauty, and brokenness—this world still belongs to God.

Drawing from Psalm 19:1 and Colossians 1:17, this episode unpacks how creation reveals God’s presence, how we can remain grounded in His sovereignty, and why hope is still possible even when “the wrong seems oft so strong.”

In a world filled with uncertainty, this conversation offers a steady reminder: God has not stepped away. He is still present. He is still at work. And He is still holding everything together.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world—or simply need to be reminded of God’s nearness—this episode will help you slow down, look again, and rediscover the truth that has always been there.

Take a moment, breathe, and rediscover what faith can truly mean in your life.

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What is shaping the way you see your life?

In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, Pastor Evan Ryder explores the ancient hymn “Be Thou My Vision”, a prayer that has been spoken by believers for over a thousand years. Rooted in early Irish Christianity and later translated by Mary Byrne, this hymn invites us to place God at the very center of our lives—not just as a part of our story, but as the One who shapes how we see everything.

In a world filled with competing voices—success, approval, comfort, and achievement—this hymn calls us back to a deeper truth: whatever sits at the center of your life becomes your vision for everything else.

Drawing from Philippians 4:8 and Philippians 3:8, this episode explores how our thoughts, desires, and focus are being formed every day—and how placing God at the center brings clarity, purpose, and peace.

If you’ve felt distracted, overwhelmed, or pulled in different directions, this episode offers a powerful, prayerful invitation: allow God to reshape your vision—and in doing so, reshape your life.

Take a moment, breathe, and rediscover what faith can truly mean in your life.

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What are you focusing on—and how is it shaping your life?

In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, Pastor Evan Ryder explores the timeless hymn “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”, written by Helen H. Lemmel. With its simple yet powerful message, this hymn invites us to re-center our attention on Christ and discover how that focus transforms everything else.

In a world filled with distraction, anxiety, and constant noise, where we fix our eyes matters more than ever. What we focus on shapes how we see—and how we see shapes how we live. This episode unpacks the spiritual significance of attention and what it means to truly “look full in His wonderful face.”

Drawing from Hebrews 12:2, we explore how fixing our eyes on Jesus brings clarity, steadiness, and hope—even when life feels overwhelming or uncertain.

If you’ve felt distracted, anxious, or pulled in too many directions, this episode offers a simple but powerful invitation: turn your eyes back to Jesus—and let His presence reshape your perspective.

Take a moment, breathe, and rediscover what faith can truly mean in your life.

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What happens when the grace of God becomes more than an idea—and begins to transform your life?

In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, Pastor Evan Ryder explores the powerful hymn “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”, written by Charles Wesley during the early days of the Methodist revival. Born out of his personal conversion experience, this hymn captures the overwhelming response of a heart changed by Jesus—where one voice no longer feels like enough to express His praise.

Through the rich theology of this hymn, we’re reminded that the gospel is not just about forgiveness—it’s about freedom. As Wesley writes, “He breaks the power of canceled sin, He sets the prisoner free.” This episode unpacks what it means to live in that freedom today and how a transformed heart naturally leads to a life of praise.

Drawing from Romans 6:6 and Luke 6:45, this conversation invites you to rediscover the depth of God’s grace and consider how it is shaping your life right now.

If your faith has felt routine… if your praise has felt quiet… or if you simply need to remember what Jesus has done for you—this episode will help you reconnect with the joy, freedom, and overflow of a life transformed by Christ.

Take a moment, breathe, and rediscover what faith can truly mean in your life.