RVCC Podcast

Is too late to walk with Jesus? What if I keep coming back to my faith but then mess up again? How can we grow in faith and help others do the same? These are all questions that Mike works to answer in this message. Watch and share with others who are working to find a change for the better.

Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith.

Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church and use our other resources to connect!

We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

What was it like for our RVCC high school seniors to experience their graduating year in a pandemic? What challenges did they face and overcome? Enjoy this roundtable as Erika and Corey lead our students and two of our awesome student leaders in reflection of the 2020-2021 year. 

Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith.

Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church and use our other resources to connect!

We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

To live life determining what is true or good or right by our own standards leads to a foundation-less life. The foundation of our lives needs to be bigger than us! Watch this week's message for more on how we all can build a better foundation for living out our lives as Jesus did.

Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith.

Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church and use our other resources to connect!

We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

What is a parable in the Bible? What was the point of Jesus telling stories rather than just coming out and telling everyone exactly like it is? Stories create a relatable environment. Join Mike as he shares his own personal story about how he came to truly accept Jesus through the Bible coming to life in this way! There's something to a story...

How will parables in the Bible relate to your life? Stay tuned for our upcoming series: "Don't Miss It". 

SHOW NOTE RESOURCES: 

“The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg

Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith.

Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church.

We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

Building good habits is a process and breaking bad ones can feel like even more of a process. What habits keep triggering us into a negative lifestyle? How can we change that? Check out this episode as Mike gives us a biblical perspective that can be applied with a call to action in our everyday lives. We also invite you to subscribe to and share this podcast!

Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith.

Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church.

We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

An Excerpt From Be The Bridge Blog June 19th, 2020

“Happy Juneteenth, a special day on which we celebrate Black freedom and achievement…

…Slavery persisted in the southern US after the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. In remote corners of the Confederacy, news of slavery's end did not come until more than two months after Robert E. Lee's reluctant surrender in April 1865. The day General Order No. 3 was finally delivered to the people of Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, is the day slavery finally ended in the Confederacy. Juneteenth commemorates this announcement. It is important to note that slavery was not fully abolished until the passage of the 13th amendment on December 6. 1865.

As we all know, the end of slavery did not mark the end of discrimination. Black people in America have had to overcome countless social injustices throughout history and continue to fight for equality today.

Juneteenth is important not just for Black Americans but for all Americans…Juneteenth and the events leading up to freedom for all Americans must be understood and supported by all, so everyone can have the opportunity to live in a just society that does not discriminate on the basis of the color of your skin or any other differences.

Juneteenth is also a celebration of the many achievements of the Black community and the richness of African American heritage. On Juneteenth, many families get together to eat, dance, and celebrate their culture. They may also take this time to honor the history of their ancestors whose stories stretch back thousands of years to African civilizations.”

As a church, and more importantly as Christ-followers, we seek to fulfill the command that Jesus gave to his disciples at the last supper “As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.” This command follows the example of Jesus humbling himself in the form of a servant by washing his own disciples' feet and is followed by Jesus demonstrating the extent of his love by dying a humiliating and painful death for all humankind. 

Sometimes, in moments like these, we hear people criticize or attempt to politicize the conversation. For many of us, Juneteenth is something new we’re still learning about. For some of us, it might be something we’re learning about for the first time. For some of us, this might be a conversation that we’re struggling with because we’re not sure how it fits with what we were taught or have believed. But for others of us, this day of remembrance holds a special, or painful, or complicated reality. As Christ-followers and as fellow human beings let us all do our best to prioritize love above all else. We encourage you to do what is always good to do:

SHOW NOTE RESOURCES:

As we're working to build better habits, time management is such a huge piece of that. However, this episode is something more than just "three easy steps" to being more productive. Jeff gives us a great explanation of time blocking, what that means, and why to-do lists don't always work. Tune in, subscribe, and share this with others who might need these ideas! 

SHOW NOTE RESOURCES: 

If you're new with us and would like to share ideas, comments, or want to reach out, please fill out our Digital Connection Card. We'd love to hear from you!

Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith.

Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church.

We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

Small changes in our life can make big impacts. In this episode, Erika shares with us how our mindset can truly change when we focus on starting small instead of trying to make changes all at once. 

If you're new with us and would like more information, please fill out our Digital Connection Card. We'd love to hear and share your thoughts on the podcast.

Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith.

Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church.

We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

"Successful people do consistently what normal people do occasionally." - Craig Groeschel

We all have things we want to accomplish, ways we want our lives to be different coming out of the pandemic. Things we may want to leave behind and new habits we may want to implement. But, how can we stick to goals and build habits that last? Listen to this episode for ways that we can all build healthy lifestyle habits. 

If you're new with us and would like more information, please fill out our Digital Connection Card. We'd love to hear and share your thoughts on the podcast.

Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith.

Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church.

We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

In the second installment of Bonus Features on the Rainier View Christian Church Podcast, our teaching staff breaks down violence in the Old Testament. This can be a heavy subject in any part of your journey with Christ. Especially if you are new to the Bible and faith. 

Mike, Erika, Corey, and Jeff have a candid roundtable discussion about their thoughts on God in the Old Testament and if it has challenged their faith over time. 

Disclaimer: There is adult content discussed. Including violence against women. If this is a hard topic, please be advised.

If you're new with us and would like more information, please fill out our Digital Connection Card. We'd love to hear and share your thoughts on the podcast.

Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith.

Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church.

We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.