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. 

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

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. 

Forgiveness is a significant part of the Bible. Why is it so important for us to forgive? And how often should we do it? Are there any exceptions?Message by Doug Applegate Scripture referenced: Matthew 5:18–35

We've all known people who have strayed from their walk with the Lord. James speaks of this kind of scenario in the closing verses of his letter. Question is, how can we go about helping people like that return to a close relationship with God?

Join Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees and BTS Host Will Herron as they finish off our series in James by exploring this question and more in this week's BTS episode. 

What James asks and expects of us in the last two verses of his letter are unusual. He ends things a bit abruptly. Yet what he tells us about wandering from the truth is vital to our lives as followers of Jesus. Message by Mike Van Rees Scripture referenced: James 5:19–20

How many people do you know who enjoy confessing their failures to others? How about you? Despite public confession being encouraged in the Bible, it's often something we struggle to put into practice. So why is it so challenging? How can we live more honestly and transparently?

Join Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees and BTS Host Will Herron as they discuss the power of and some practical direction for confession. 

Though admitting we are wrong or that we've messed up is hard, confession is important — for us personally and in our relationships with others. James tells us with confession comes freedom, relational and spiritual connectedness, and, ultimately, healing.Message by Mike Van Rees Scripture referenced: James 5:16

It's safe to say that all of us have prayed for healing for someone or from something but for whatever reason, God said no. When this happens, what do we do? Should we keep praying? Do we surrender it to God and trust Him? Or is it a mix of both?

Join Ridge Lead Pastor Mike Van Rees and BTS Host Will Herron as they explore what James 5 has to tell us about praying for the healing of others. 

Prayer. Seems pretty straightforward, doesn't it? Prayer is how we communicate with God. But James tells us it's something more — in fact, it's something much more — than merely talking to Him. Message by Mike Van Rees Scripture referenced: James 5:13–18