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The Ridge weekly message podcast is a production of The Ridge church in Ankeny, Iowa. At The Ridge, we invite people to grow, connect and serve. Subscribe to this podcast for weekly Bible-based messag... more
FAQs about The Ridge – Weekly Message:How many episodes does The Ridge – Weekly Message have?The podcast currently has 627 episodes available.
July 14, 2025Saul's Conversion StoryOn the road to Damascus, Saul saw something he couldn't ignore, something that convicted him to his core and forever changed him. We'll look at what happened, Saul's response, and what implications it has for us as followers of Jesus today. Message by Dayne LoganScripture referenced: Acts 9...more29minPlay
July 07, 2025Beyond the Sermon: What Does True Greatness Look Like?When we think of the word greatness, famous athletes or music artists may come to mind. But what does the Bible have to say about greatness? What does it mean to be great in the kingdom of God?Join Ridge Youth Director Todd Stiles and BTS Host Will Herron as they explore how the Bible defines greatness and how that changes how we live in every area of our lives....more18minPlay
July 07, 2025Redefining GreatnessTo the world, greatness is synonymous with platform, position, or a spiritual résumé. But Jesus offers a radically different definition. And it's one that flips the world's idea of greatness upside down. Message by Todd StilesScripture referenced: Matthew 20:20–28 ...more28minPlay
June 30, 2025Beyond the Sermon: How Do We Deal with Stress in the Work Place?Sometimes work is hard, challenging and frustrating. Sometimes we feel stressed, pushed and pulled in our work. How can we go about dealing with this? How might God be working in the midst of it?Join Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees and BTS Host Will Herron as they continue looking at work from a Biblical perspective on this week's BTS episode....more20minPlay
June 30, 2025When Work is GruelingIf work is designed by God and part of His original plan, and if it is supposed to be a blessing, what do we do when it's the opposite of that? What do we do when work is grueling — when it feels like a struggle? Well, there just might be something more to being uncomfortable than being uncomfortable. Message by Mike Van Rees Scripture referenced: Isaiah 20:1–6...more28minPlay
June 23, 2025Beyond the Sermon: What is God's Purpose for our Work?When it comes to finding purpose in work, many people might respond by saying, "It pays the bills" or "It gives me a sense of fulfillment". But what does the Bible have to say about God's purpose for work?Join Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees and BTS Host Will Herron as they explore this question and more on this weeks BTS episode....more18minPlay
June 23, 2025Work as CallingIs work is something other than merely a means to an end? According to the Bible, yes! The purpose of work is something much more than this. In fact, when we understand the Biblical teaching of work and calling, we recognize work is much more than making money. Message by Mike Van Rees Scripture referenced: Exodus 3:10; Jeremiah 1:4–5; Matthew 22:37–39; Acts 9:3–5, 18:2b–3; 1 Corinthians 10:31 ...more28minPlay
June 16, 2025Beyond the Sermon: Why Do So Many People Dislike their Job?Recent studies have uncovered some startling statistics regarding Americans dislike of their work. Why is this so? How can we begin to recover God's intention for our work? Join Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees and BTS Host Will Herron as they kick off a new sermon series on this weeks BTS episode. ...more19minPlay
June 16, 2025A Blessing or Painful Toil?Work consumes a significant portion of our lives. But is work a blessing or a curse? To find the answer, we'll go back to the beginning — back to Genesis and the Garden of Eden. After all, Eden was paradise. Then, there was the fall. Disobedience and rebellion led to some significant consequences. So, where was work in all of this? Is it merely painful toil? Message by Mike Van Rees Scripture referenced: Genesis 1–2...more23minPlay
June 09, 2025Beyond the Sermon: Why is Experiencing God's Forgiveness Key to Giving Forgiveness?Perhaps one of the most challenging teachings of Jesus relates to forgiving others. We all have the capacity to hurt and cause pain, but how do we actually go about sincerely forgiving others and ourselves?Join Ridge Family Ministries Director Doug Applegate and BTS Host Will Herron as they unpack how experiencing God's forgiveness can fuel our ability to forgive others. ...more21minPlay
FAQs about The Ridge – Weekly Message:How many episodes does The Ridge – Weekly Message have?The podcast currently has 627 episodes available.