The Ridge Weekly

Biblical faithfulness is more than trying harder—it grows as we trust our faithful God and allow Him to work in us. In this episode of Side Notes, Adam and Pastor Josh continue their conversation on the Fruit of the Spirit, exploring the connection between faith, trust, and faithfulness. They look at Timothy’s example of lifelong faithfulness, how it shapes our relationship with God and others, and what it means to faithfully use the time, talents, and resources He has given us.

Faithfulness matters in our relationships with God and with others, but it isn’t something we can produce on our own. This week in Nine, Pastor Josh looks at the faithfulness of God and the example of Timothy to explore what it means to be trustworthy, dependable, and faithful over time. As we place our faith in Christ and allow the Holy Spirit to work in us, He forms a faithfulness that shapes how we follow God, trust His Word, and love and serve the people around us.

What does it really mean to be good? In this episode of Side Notes, Adam sits down with Pastor Tim to take a deeper look at goodness as a fruit of the Spirit. They unpack the story of Ruth and Boaz and how Boaz demonstrated goodness through the way he treated others, cared for those in need, and lived with integrity. They also explore some of the cultural context behind Ruth’s story and why understanding the details of Scripture matters.

Continuing Nine, Pastor Tim explores what it really means to live with goodness as a fruit of the Spirit. Through the story of Boaz and Ruth, we see that goodness goes beyond simply being nice—it’s choosing what is right and seeking the good of others, even when it isn’t required. Tim shares how the Holy Spirit produces this kind of goodness in us and how it can shape the way we work, lead, care for others, and respond to those in need. What would it look like for goodness to become more visible in your everyday life?

Kindness starts with how we see people. This week on Side Notes, Adam and Pastor Tim dive deeper into Sunday's message on the fruit of the Spirit, talking about what it means to be filled with the Spirit, why Paul continued to show kindness even to those who opposed him, and how seeing people as people—not just as obstacles, strangers, or enemies—can change the way we treat others. They also discuss how simple acts of kindness can open the door for the gospel and why we never know what someone else may be carrying.

Continuing our Nine series, Pastor Tim explores the next fruit of the Spirit: kindness. Through Paul’s experience in Acts 27–28, we see how kindness can be expressed through compassion, hospitality, and generosity—and how the Holy Spirit empowers us to show kindness to others, even when it isn’t easy.

If Sunday's message on patience encouraged or challenged you, this week's Side Notes is for you. Adam and Greg Clutter dive deeper into the story of Job, discuss trusting God in seasons of suffering and uncertainty, and share practical encouragement for growing in patience as you follow Him.

This week in our Nine series, guest speaker Greg Clutter explores the fruit of patience through the story of Job. As we face unexpected circumstances and difficult seasons, we're reminded to trust the Author of the greater story—even when we can't see what He's doing.

As part of our Nine series, guest speaker Daniel Carpenter, Lead Pastor of South Ridge Church, explores the fruit of the Spirit: peace. We all long for peace, yet it can feel just out of reach. Through Scripture, he unpacks the biblical meaning of peace and why it is a fruit the Holy Spirit produces in the lives of believers.

Joy isn't about having perfect circumstances—it's about keeping Jesus at the center no matter what life brings. This week on Side Notes, Adam and Pastor Josh dive deeper into Sunday's message on the fruit of the Spirit, exploring the difference between happiness and biblical joy, why the order of Jesus, Others, Yourself matters, and how Paul's life reminds us that lasting joy is possible even in life's hardest seasons.