RVCC Podcast

RVCC Podcast

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RVCC Podcast episodes

  • The Storytelling Process of How God Changes Views of What Friendship Really Is

    We want to encourage you to share your story with others. In the book BLESS, they break down the storytelling process into three parts. Mike would like to share his story of how God completely changed his view of what friendship is really like. Our hope is that by hearing Mike's story you will feel encouraged to share your own! Email us at [email protected] to tell us your story!

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    17 min
  • Why Is It Important to Share Your Story with Those Around You

    The question of "why is it important to share my story?". Oh boy, what a question, right? Sharing my story?! That could cause people to think I'm not who I am. That could mean I have to talk about being a Christian and we all know how that goes for some. Why is this so hard? Jeff shares the important measures behind why we need to share our stories so that we can bring others into God's story! We invite you to share your story! Send us a short clip or write in about how God became real in your life to [email protected].

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    Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

    33 min
  • Serving Begins with a Mindset Before a Skillset.

    Service begins with a mindest before a skillset. Mike shares a great story that tells more about how serving goes behind physical action. If you haven't read "BLESS: 5 Everyday Ways to Love Your Neighbor and Change the World", we highly recommend that you do! In the chapter on service, this book recommends a tool to help you ask questions and listen to your neighbor so that you can best serve them. 

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    Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

    18 min
  • Are There Benefits to Serving Others in This Crazy World?

    There are benefits to serving others. God is on a mission in this world. When we serve the way Jesus calls us to we join God on that mission and get to see the world through his eyes. Serving others can feel overwhelming when we're dealing with things like anxiety. It can also sometimes feel like more than we can handle. Join Corey as we discuss more what it means to serve and while it isn't about us, serving others can do so much for us too.

    Do you need ideas to help your kids serve others? Print out the handout that Corey mentions in this week's sermon at RVCCPlus.com!

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    Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

    24 min
  • Don't Just Meet with People, Eat with People

    The importance of eating together is Biblical. Literally. Creating trust with others and building relationships is a big part (if not the most important part) of discipleship. Mike shares tips and ways to get over some anxiety hurdles when it comes to inviting others for a meal. No matter if it is in your home or elsewhere. Take time this week to invite someone for lunch or out for coffee! 

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    Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!


    20 min
  • What Does Christian Hospitality Really Need to Look Like?

    As Christians, we need to reclaim the lost virtue of hospitality if we are going to be like Jesus. That means building trust with others and relationships!

    If we are going to be a blessing to others and earn the right to share our faith. Because when we are unheard, we feel alone and unloved. But, when we are heard, we feel known and experience love.

    One of the best places to help others sense they belong is by sharing a meal together with them. One of the best ways to practice sharing our faith is by sharing a meal with our neighbor.

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    Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

    26 min
  • Reasons Why Christians Should Be Better Listeners

    Christians are often known for talking more than listening. Part of relationship building and discipling others is listening. It doesn't start and stop with a "how are you today?", listening to one another goes deeper.

    Before you can have those deeper conversations, you need to start with understanding smaller aspects of who they are. Ask these kinds of questions:

    • Where are you from? Tell me about your family.
    • What’s one of your favorite… restaurants, games, sports teams, TV shows, etc.
    • What are you into during your free time? Finding common ground is always a great way to connect, or choosing to learn more about what they enjoy doing and why.
    • Show actual interest in the other person and what is going on in their lives. Because as you ask them these kinds of questions that seem more surface level, as you listen you may discover deeper things about them – their values, beliefs, hurts, etc. We need to seek to understand those deeper things others say if we are to be a blessing.

      What not to do:

      1. Be fake when you ask questions. Have to be sincere, not just asking questions to get them out of the way so you can finally get your say. Asking somebody, “How was your day?” Merely out of politeness when really you only really want to start talking about your own day.
      2. Point out that the other person is wrong or discount their feelings. “Why would you feel that way? That’s so ridiculous!” “That’s nothing, you should see what I have to deal with!” How are statements like those helpful? Is there any chance of being a blessing?
      3. Even if you can’t relate or if you have a different viewpoint from the other person, don’t disregard what they have to say.

        Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options!

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        Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

        21 min
      4. Don't Be A Fixer, Be A Listener

        What does it mean when we say, "Don't be a Fixer"? When we listen to others, it's easy to feel the pressure of trying to "fix" the situation or the noise that is going on in our own heads. We don't have to be Jesus in these moments but love like him. Here are ways that we can be better listeners as a way to love our neighbors.

        Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options!

        - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc

        - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

        - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc

        Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

        28 min
      5. Building a Relationship with God and Others

        Building a relationship with God and others around us begins with prayer. There are a lot of reasons why people don't pray but in this episode, Mike, Noah, and Krystal talk about why beginning with prayer is important. How it leads us to a relationship with Jesus and opens our hearts to love like Jesus. Before we "Google" anything, a relationship with God is far more important. Even in the waiting and the turmoil. 

        We are currently in a sermon series that is designed around the book "Bless: 5 Everyday Ways to Love Your Neighbor and Change the World" by Dave Ferguson and Jon Ferguson. We discuss a little more about this book in this episode and encourage you to read it as well!

        Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options!

        - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc

        - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

        - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc

        Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

        38 min
      6. Are You Praying Wrong?

        Are you praying wrong? Really though, are we taking the time to pray first and with boldness? Join Jeff as we begin our new series called B.L.E.S.S. We give tactical practices for our rhythms to walk with Jesus. Beginning first with why praying should be our first plan of action in our Christian walk.

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        Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

        33 min

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