As a part of our commemorating 25yrs of The Ridge we’ve taken some time to sit down and interview a few couples who were part of the original planting group of the church. In our final episode of the series we welcome to the studio Ridge Director of Family Ministries, Doug Applegate, and his wife, Michelle. 

As a part of our commemorating 25yrs of The Ridge we’ve taken some time to sit down and interview a few couples who were part of the original planting group of the church. Joining series host in this third episode is Ridge Leadership and Ministry Director, Julie Wiemann, and her husband, Chuck. 

As a part of our commemorating 25yrs of The Ridge we’ve taken some time to sit down and interview a few couples who were part of the original planting group of the church. Listen in as our second couple, Rod and Helene Bergren, reflect on 25yrs at The Ridge with series host, Will Herron. 

As a part of our commemorating 25yrs of The Ridge we’ve taken some time to sit down and interview a few couples who were part of the original planting group of the church. In our first episode we welcome to the studio Ridge Lead Pastor, Mike Van Rees, and his wife Sarah. Listen in as they reflect and recount some meaningful and (sometimes surprising!) stories of the last 25yrs at The Ridge.

What is the role of the church? How can we go about understanding past church hurt? And how do we go about sharing our faith as followers of Jesus? 

Join Ridge Director of Discipleship, Will Herron, and Ridge U teacher, Jay Braband, as they seek to answers these questions and more in the final episode of our Foundations series. 

Resources: Everybody’s Normal Till You Get to Know Them (John Ortberg), How to Tell Others (Nicky Gumbel) 

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In Matthew 20:28 we read that “the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…” How can we go about following Jesus’ example in our every day lives? 

Join Ridge Director of Discipleship, Will Herron, and Ridge Outreach Director, Mary Kohlsdorf, as they explore what it looks like to live a life of service. 

Resources: Placed for a Purpose (Chris + Elizabeth McKinney), The Art of Neighboring (Jay Pathak + Dave Runyon)

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Even for people who have been following Jesus for a while, the person of the Holy Spirit can be a mystery. And yet Jesus said it was actually better for him to leave the earth so that we could have the Holy Spirit. So who is the Holy Spirit and what role does He play in our lives? 

Join Ridge Director of Discipleship Will Herron and Ridge Leadership and Ministry Director, Julie Wiemann, as they spend some time considering the person of the Holy Spirit. 

Resources: Experiencing the Spirit (Robert Heidler), Gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:1-11) 

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The Bible was written centuries ago in cultures and continents different than our own. So how should we approach reading it, studying it, and applying it to our lives?  

Join Ridge Director of Discipleship, Will Herron, and Ridge U teacher, Jay Braband, as they discuss some practical ways to go about engaging with the Bible. 

Resources: New Bible Commentary (Various Authors), The New Testament for Everyone: A Series of Commentaries (N T Wright)

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Most would agree that good communication is key to the health of any relationship. The same is true for our relationship with God. But how do we go about talking and hearing from someone who is not physically present? 

Join Ridge Director of Discipleship Will Herron and Ridge Leadership and Ministry Director, Julie Wiemann, as they discuss how we can go about talking with and hearing from God. 

Resources: How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People (Pete Greig) 

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What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? 

Join Ridge Director of Discipleship, Will Herron, and Ridge U teacher, Jay Braband, as they explore what we mean when we talk about being a “Christian”. 

Resources: The Reason for God (Tim Keller), Mere Christianity (C.S Lewis), Confronting Christianity (Rebecca McLaughlin) 

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