This week on Side Notes, Arch is joined not by senior pastor Josh Rhodes—but by someone even more seasoned and, as Arch says, “definitely more handsome”: our founding pastor, Tim Haring. The episode kicks off with a hilarious and oddly heartwarming conversation about snakes, old-school adrenaline, and growing up with 19 snakes in the garage (yep, you read that right). After some laughs and wildlife stories, Arch and Tim shift gears to talk about this week’s message from The Ridge’s current teaching series, "I Might Have a Problem."

This message wasn’t your typical talk on Sabbath or work-life balance. Instead, Josh zoomed out and asked a bigger question: Why does how we use our time even matter? Arch and Tim unpack the deeper spiritual implications behind this question, highlighting Josh’s connection between our time and eternity. With references to Psalm 90, written by Moses, they reflect on the fleeting nature of life, the weight of eternal relationships, and why how we spend our days matters in light of the life to come.

If you’ve ever felt like your calendar runs your life—or like you’re too busy to focus on what matters most—this conversation is a timely reminder that our time isn’t just about productivity. It’s about purpose.