This week on the Abundant Life Podcast we are concluding not only our series, the Supreme Life, but also this season of the Abundant Life Podcast. Join us on this season's finale as we take a look at what Pastor Paul has to say about being devoted to prayer and how prayer changes our perspective of others!

The Abundant Life Podcast will return in just a few short months, in the meantime be sure to check out The Church Reimagined Podcast for a more in-depth look at all the ways God is moving not just at Rolling Hills, but throughout our city!

Everyday we are presented with opertunities where we can either reflect Jesus or reflect the world. What would it look like if as apprentices of Jesus we reflected Jesus into every relationship? In this episode of The Abundant Life Podcast, Pastor Cody and Pastor Doug take some time to really unpack what this could look like and how we can take steps towards reflecting Jesus in all our relationships.

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What if the person you used to be—the doubts, the struggles, the patterns of your past—was left in the grave for good? In this episode of The Abundant Life Podcast, Pastor Matt Brown sits down with Doug Mingus, our Operations Pastor, to talk about the transformation that happens when we step into the new humanity found in Jesus. Together, they unpack what it means to leave the old self behind, walk in the freedom of Christ, and truly live the abundant life God designed for us. If you're ready to embrace who you were created to be, this conversation is for you!

Watch the latest message in this series at www.rhcctopeka.org/messages

Ever feel like life is pulling you in every direction? In this episode, Pastor Matt and Pastor Cody dive into the tension of modern life and the struggle to stay spiritually grounded. Looking at Paul’s wisdom, they unpack how being with Jesus  isn’t just a nice idea—it’s the key to lasting peace, purpose, and unity.

They explore how easily we can get distracted, how cultural pressures shape us without us even realizing it, and how being rooted in Christ reorients everything—our priorities, our decisions, and our relationships.

Join the conversation as they discuss how we move beyond a scattered faith and embrace a life fully rooted in Jesus, truly being with Him often.

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What does it really mean to make Jesus the center of your life? In this episode, Pastor Matt and Richard explore Paul’s powerful message to the early church, revealing that true spiritual maturity isn’t about checking off religious boxes—it’s about letting Jesus shape every part of who we are.

They dive deep into Colossians 1:15-23,  the heart of reconciliation through Christ and how salvation isn’t just about getting to heaven but about living a transformed life right now. It’s about letting Jesus guide your choices, influence your relationships, and redefine your purpose.

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In this episode of The Abundant Life Podcast, Pastor Matt sits down with Richard Taylor, one of our elders, to dive deeper into our new series, The Supreme Life. 

Together, Matt and Richard unpack the first week of the series in Colossians 1:3-14, exploring what the reality of the Kingdom of God is and the specific prayer that the Apostle Paul is praying for the Colossian Church, specifically in “being filled with knowledge”.

If you’ve ever wanted to know how to truly begin to transform into someone who is more like Jesus,  this conversation is for you.

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In this episode of The Abundant Life Podcast, Pastor Matt sits down with Doug, our Operations Pastor, and Cody, our Associate Pastor, to dive deeper into the practice of generosity. Building on Sunday’s message from A Way of Life, they explore how generosity isn’t just about what we give—it’s about who we’re becoming.

Together, they discuss:

• The difference between a scarcity mindset and an abundance mindset.
• How trusting God with our resources leads to greater freedom.
• Practical ways to cultivate a generous heart in everyday life.

If you’ve ever wrestled with fear around giving or wondered how generosity shapes your faith, this conversation is for you. Tune in and discover how living generously leads to a life of deeper joy, trust, and impact!

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In this episode of The Abundant Life Podcast, Pastor Matt sits down with Larry Preston, a retired pastor  with a deep and dedicated prayer life that he describes as the best part of his day. They discuss what it means to cultivate a life of prayer, how to stay connected to God in everyday moments, and practical ways to make prayer a consistent rhythm each day. Whether you're looking to deepen your prayer life or simply be encouraged, this conversation is for you.

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Resources for Prayer:

In this episode of the Abundant Life Podcast, Matt sits down with Cody Lekan, Associate Pastor at Rolling Hills Church, to dive into the transformative practice of engaging with Scripture. Together, they explore how immersing ourselves in God’s Word shapes our lives and draws us closer to Jesus. Using practical tools like the SOAP method (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer), Matt and Cody discuss how to approach passages like John 1 with fresh eyes and an open heart. Whether you’re new to reading the Bible or looking to deepen your practice, this conversation will inspire you to make Scripture a life-giving rhythm in your daily walk with God.

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

The Bible Project

YouVersion

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Ready to take the next step? Start developing your own Rule of Life—a framework of practices that help you follow the unhurried way of Jesus. Visit ⁠rhcctopeka.org/ruleoflife⁠ for resources to help you live more intentionally and embrace the abundant life God offers.

Hurry has become the default mode for so many of us, but it’s not the way of Jesus. This week on the Abundant Life Podcast, Pastor Matt sits down with our Operations Pastor, Doug Mingus, to unpack Sunday’s message on the practice of slowing. Together, they explore how creating intentional rhythms helps us resist the cultural pull of busyness and make space for God. 

If you missed the message or want to revisit it, you can watch it at rhcctopeka.org/messages.

Ready to take the next step? Start developing your own Rule of Life—a framework of practices that help you follow the unhurried way of Jesus. Visit rhcctopeka.org/ruleoflife for resources to help you live more intentionally and embrace the abundant life God offers.