Check out this fresh rendition of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," composed by Janelle and Aaron Skolfield and produced and recorded at Anchour Studio. This classic hymn is rich in hope, expectation, and anticipation of Jesus's coming and is a fantastic companion to the Advent season. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

In this episode, Mike Lyle and Josh Ray discuss the transition from "searching for the light" in Week One to preparing for Jesus's arrival in Week Two. They explore the unique parallels between Jesus's birth as a baby and His second coming, as well as how these events impact our lives today.

Advent is a special season, and there is a building excitement as we march towards Christmas, the arrival of God as savior. Mike and Josh unpack what this season is, discuss the power of Advent, and discuss the search for hope amid chaos.

In this episode, Josh Ray and Aaron Skolfield discuss summer goals and the ministries taking place at the church during the summer. They also delve into the concept of leading a simple yet purposeful life. Furthermore, they discuss the idea of dreaming with God and the unexpected implications that accompany it.

This week, in the final installment of our Lent series, Josh & Dick Ray have a conversation about Jesus finishing His time in the desert, passing the tests of the Devil, and starting His ministry in “The Power Of The Spirit”. 

This week, Josh Ray talks about the “All In Life” of worship. In looking at Luke 4 and the story of Jesus in the wilderness, we see Jesus being tempted to worship the devil as a way out of suffering. Josh unpacks the invitation of Jesus to go “All In” to receive eternal life.

This week, Josh Ray talks with Aaron Skolfield about the power of the word of God. They discuss Jesus using scripture to silence the devil and unpack how the Holy Spirit is an “earnest deposit” of future hope and gives us possession of eternal life as a present reality.

This week, Josh Ray talks with Jacob and Sarah Altemus, youth pastors at the McFalls Vineyard, about cultivating the “secret place”, raising children, leading youth, learning to surrender, and risking to journey with God. 

This week, Josh Ray talks about the voice of “the accuser.” He references the devotional book, “Jesus In The Wild” by Dan Wilt and the book “ The Gospel Of The Kingdom” by George Ladd. Josh discusses how the big lies wreak havoc on humanity and the kingdom of God's power to bring value, worth, and freedom.

This week, Josh Ray talks about being led by the Spirit into seasons of “testing.” It’s a dense theological idea that requires us to be humble as we wrestle to understand how God tests us. To help frame our ideas around this idea, he shares from Dan Wilt’s book, “Jesus In The Wild”, A.W. Tozer’s book, “Delighting In God”, and shares some personal stories about being tested in his faith. Check it out!