Ridge University Podcast

Encountering God is a series committed to sharing the stories of God’s work in people’s lives at The Ridge.

In this episode we hear from Keith Schwickerath as he shares about his journey in coming to Jesus and how serving plays a crucial role in his faith.

Encountering God is a series committed to sharing the stories of God’s work in people’s lives at The Ridge. 

In this episode we hear from Mphatso Stiles (wife of Todd Stiles our Ridge Youth Director) as she shares the amazing ways God has proven His faithfulness in her life.

While sports are intrinsically good, there is a danger that they can grow to carry too great an influence in our lives. So what are some ways we can identify the current level of influence sports has in our lives? How can we avoid idolizing sports but instead enjoy them as God intended? 

Join Ridge Director of Discipleship and Ridge U host Seth Sparks as they give some practical direction around developing a healthy relationship with sports as followers of Jesus. 

It's estimated that global spend on sporting apparel alone will top $300 billion by 2030. While it’s clear that sports are a global phenomenon transcending culture and century, it's not always clear why. How do we explain the gravitational pull of sports and why does it matter to us as followers of Jesus? 

Join Ridge Director of Discipleship and Ridge U host Seth Sparks as they explore the why behind the global phenomenon of sports. 

How did Jesus view political differences? He didn't see people with different opinions as enemies or make a distinction between us/them. Instead, he urged us to pray for everyone in authority.

There are all kinds of views on the role of God and government. This message will reassure you who's role it is to bring lasting peace and wholeness... hint: His name is not on the ballot.

It’s election season. So let’s take a look back at three important elections in history. Through examples of how the bible addresses politics, we find ourselves at the door of another election ... each and every day of our lives.

Let's talk about AI, algorithms and what we can do to tame them for our benefit and God's glory.

Are you getting in your own way when it comes to effective, God-honoring media consumption?

How can we better evaluate the media organizations and influencers in our media feeds?