None of us are exempt from challenges and problems in our lives. Jesus Himself declared that we would face trouble in this life. But how are we to approach problems when they arise?

How can we avoid getting overwhelmed by the challenges we encounter?

Join Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees and BTS Host Will Herron as they explore 2 Chronicles 20 and the discover the godly guidance it gives in navigating hardships in our lives.

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A problem-free life is a myth. Problems and challenges and battles are part of our ongoing reality. In 2 Chronicles 20, as the problem intensified and King Jehoshaphat had done what he knew to do — he fasted, sought counsel, prayed — he did another thing. He worshipped. And something happened.

Message by Mike Van Rees

Scripture referenced: 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 20

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If we are to develop in any area of our lives, humility and teachability are key. If we are not willing to be challenged in the way we think and act, our potential for growth is limited.

King Ahab ultimately wanted his desires to be validated rather than questioned. How do we avoid this pitfall? How can we be open to challenge and change?

Join BTS host Will Herron and Ridge Lead Pastor, Mike Van Rees, as they discuss this and more in our first episode of the new year.

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King Ahab thought he was right, and he didn’t want anyone to tell him that he was wrong. 1 Kings 22 teaches us that truth is not what we like, what we want, what feels good, what everyone else is doing, what works for us. Truth is God’s word.

Message by Mike Van Rees

Scripture referenced: 1 Kings 22:1–6, 17–18, 34–36

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A good question the start any new year is: Are you listening. Perhaps a better question would be how are we listening? Are we listening to live?

Message by Will Herron

Scripture referenced: Luke 6

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It’s one of the most frequently used words at Christmastime. Immanuel. It’s a word we read and sing and speak over and over. But have you ever stopped to think about what that word means?

Message by Mike Van Rees

Scripture referenced: Matthew 1:20–23

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No one expects to hear the word “cancer”; and when you do life suddenly speeds up and slows down all at the same time. This past year our podcast guest received that diagnosis and her journey has been a roller coaster since. In the midst of all her treatments she’s faced the journey with peace, hope and the guidance of the Holy Spirit—all gifts Julie talked about in her recent message “The Gifts you Won’t Find Under the Tree”.

Join us as Julie has a candid conversation with Peggy Garland to learn more about her journey and how this Christmas, in spite of her ongoing cancer treatment, she’s experiencing Jesus in the midst of it.

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For young and old alike, there are gifts that won’t be found under the tree that are ours to unwrap. These gifts of peace, grace, hope and the Holy Spirit are all ours to receive. And they are all gifts that never wear out—they are ours now and forever through the gift of Jesus.

Message by Julie Wiemann

Scripture referenced: James 1:17, Romans 5:1, John 14:27

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Join BTS host Will Herron and Ridge Director of Hospitality Joni Pine for this special Christmas edition of the podcast. Listen in as they welcome some Ridge staff members for some Christmas fun!

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The first step to accepting Jesus as Lord of your life is belief. Believing He is the Son of God, that He bore all your failures, and died and rose again on our behalf. But where do we go from there? What does Jesus call us into beyond that?

Join Pastor Mike and BTS host Will Herron as they discuss how being a disciple of Jesus involves not only belief but a faith that displays itself in the way we speak and live.

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