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We trade fall updates and friendly debates before getting honest about why Halloween stirs up so much tension among Christians. We land on discernment, Romans 14, and a handful of “spooky” Bible stories that point to Jesus’ authority and the promise of new life.

• Rush Run details and how to register
• Trick-or-treat plans plus apple nacho topping ideas
• Volunteer training invite for anyone working with teenagers
• Christmas decorating timelines and the story behind starting early
• Halloween concerns around gore and darkness
• What Scripture clearly warns against versus what it does not
• Why Christians should not attack each other over conscience issues
• Strange Bible moments like Legion and the pigs, the disciples fearing a ghost, tombs opening in Matthew, and Elisha’s bones bringing life
• Takeaways on misreading God’s presence and leaving a lasting impact

If you like races, running, walking, come sign up.
You can just show up the morning of. We'll register you when you get here.
Come see us at trick-or-treat.
That's free. You can just show up that morning.

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We catch you up on what’s happening at Rush Church, then spiral into jokes, Halloween costume memories, and a staff coffee tour that goes from wholesome to chaotic fast. We wrap with why shared time matters, tying “let’s grab coffee” to real Christian fellowship and Acts 2:46. 
• Rush Run 5K details, student ministry support, costumes and pumpkin challenge 
• TCTC Gatlinburg trip info, deposit timing, why the conference matters for teens 
• Volunteer youth ministry training on October 31, practical help for anyone around teenagers 
• Rush 1.8 community hang on October 31, caramel apple bar and “apple nachos” 
• Favorite and least favorite Halloween costumes, homemade wins and fails 
• Logan County coffee tour recap, best drinks, matcha reactions, and too much caffeine 
• What community and fellowship look like in everyday life, meals and coffee as a doorway to deeper conversation 
Go to rushchurch.com and hit the Rush Run 5K drop-down tag and see more information and get signed up for that. 
If you have some better jokes, please email me at children's ministry at rushchurch.com. 

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We talk with John Watkins about the bold plan to preach the whole Bible in about five years and why seeing Scripture as one connected story changes how we read it. Along the way, we dig into how to keep depth without getting stuck, how to study beyond Sunday, and why discipleship means passing the faith on with humility. 

• upcoming events at Rush Church including tailgate, Trick or Treat at Rushelvania Park, and the Rush Run 5K 
• why a whole Bible overview helps us see God’s revelation rather than just rules 
• realistic pacing for dense books like Genesis and Romans 
• practical ways to engage Scripture during the week, including writing down questions and revisiting themes 
• what makes a good teacher, including being willing to say “I don’t know” and then search for the answer 
• how John decides what stays in the sermon when covering big sections 
• ideas for deeper follow-ups outside Sunday, including short behind-the-scenes conversations 
• healthy leadership handoffs, knowing when to step aside, and “finding a Timothy” 
• the story of how Cody and John first met and how that led to ministry at Rush 

You can sign up at rushchurch.com. Go to the RushRun 5K drop down tabs. Go to there. You can donate and register if you'd like.

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We celebrate one year of Rush Hour by recapping what’s been happening around Rush Church and what we’ve learned from recording 41 episodes together. We look back at favorite moments, top listened episodes, and the big hope for year two: deeper connection, more voices, and more ways to help people grow. 
• fall weather check in and the simple joys of the season 
• Ben Logan Homecoming outreach recap with Rush 1:8 at the park 
• upcoming student ministry plans including tailgate, color war and TCTC Gatlinburg trip 
• Rush Run 5K details plus ways to run, walk or donate 
• Halloween park plans with caramel apple bar “apple nachos” and costume talk 
• men’s ministry kickoff and how people can suggest future events 
• National Dolly Parton Day icebreaker plus what your own national day would be 
• one year podcast anniversary reflections on nerves, learning and being less scripted 
• top episode downloads, throwbacks and why “What’s The Deal With” sparked conversations 
• ideas for the future including more guests and a guided prayer style episode 

Let us know your uh what you would pick for your national day, please let us know. Come up and tell us, or email it to me at [email protected]. 

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We wrap our Exodus 34:6–7 series by digging into God’s loyal love and faithfulness, showing how these traits mean more than emotion or optimism. We trace how God keeps showing up through Israel’s failure and through Jesus’ restoration of Peter, then ask what it looks like to return to God when we’ve blown it. 
• Rush Church updates on Color War, TCTC signups and Rush Run support 
• Tailgates, homecoming events and a call for volunteers 
• Jokes, coffee tour plans and the “craziest coffee” debate 
• Loyal love as covenant commitment that keeps showing up 
• Faithfulness as stability you can lean your weight on 
• Israel’s repeated rebellion contrasted with God’s enduring promise 
• Jesus restoring Peter after denial as loyal love in action 
• God’s love stronger than our worst moment, with a challenge to seek him back out 
• Recommendation to go deeper with BibleProject resources 

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We start with laugh-out-loud banter and real Rush Church updates, then we dig into the Bible phrase “slow to anger” and why the Hebrew image is literally “long of nose.” We rethink God’s anger as a patient, measured response to evil and learn how Jesus models righteous anger without losing compassion. 
• tailgate plans and student ministry dates including Color Wars and TCTC 
• Russell Mania volunteer need and why it matters 
• Rush Run 5K sponsorship and giving options for youth fundraising 
• school jokes and icebreakers that turn into honest conversation 
• the Hebrew meaning behind “long of nose” and why it equals patience 
• why God’s anger is real but not God’s default posture 
• Old Testament examples of restraint and repeated mercy 
• how judgment can look like God letting us choose consequences 
• Jesus flipping tables for the vulnerable yet forgiving on the cross 
• practical ways to be slow to anger in everyday stress and conflict 
If you want other information about Rush Church, you can go to rushchurch.com.

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We catch up on what’s been happening at Rush Church, from Kids Jam wins and silly moments to what’s coming up for students and families. Then we start a new series on the character of God, reading Exodus 34:6-7 and wrestling with how God holds mercy and justice together.

• Kids Jam recap, worship and lessons, missions challenge, and the bearded dragon kiss
• Dirty soda breakdown and how shared traditions build community
• Fall updates, tailgates, Youth Group, church picnic plans, and upcoming signups
• Vacation stories, including a scary riptide moment and why lakes feel safer
• How we describe God based on experience, including negative projections
• Why Exodus 34:6-7 becomes the Bible’s go-to summary of God’s character
• The golden calf failure, Moses interceding, and God revealing compassion and faithfulness
• The grace and justice tension and how it points to Jesus as grace and truth
• Which trait hits home most: mercy, faithfulness, or slow to anger

Check the bulletin. Make sure to check our website, rushchurch.com.
And we're also looking for volunteers.

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We take the rest of July off so we can focus on serving and get ready for what’s coming next at Rush Church. We share how you can jump into Kids Jam now and preview our upcoming August series on the character of God from Exodus 34:6–7. 

• why Rush Hour pauses for the rest of July and returns in August 
• behind-the-scenes ministry workload tied to Kids Jam and summer travel 
• Kids Jam overview: worship, teams, crafts, games, dinner, lessons, challenges 
• need for a few more crew leaders and what that role looks like 
• where to register kids and volunteer online 
• next Rush Hour series: the character of God rooted in Exodus 34:6–7 
• why Exodus 34:6–7 is repeatedly quoted throughout the Bible 
• invitation to share feedback and topic ideas 

If you haven't signed up yet to volunteer to help out with Kids Jam, would love to have you come check it out. 
If you haven't signed your kids up yet, you can do that at rushturch.com under the kids jam tag. 
Let us know what you think. 

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