In this edition of From the Archives, we're dusting off a series called Foundations, which was originally recorded back in2023. In the series, Will Herron and some guests work their way through the basics of the Christian faith. In episode one, we take a look at the most fundamental question of all: What does it mean to be a disciple or student of Jesus? Turns out, he's not your average teacher.
Our final episode of From the Archives: Faith and Finances is a fitting one in that it deals with work, which also happens to be the topic of our current sermon series at The Ridge. Work has the potential to be a source of fulfillment and purpose, but that's not how most people see it. With more than 2/3 of Americans claiming they are dissatisfied with their jobs, how do we reclaim a more God-honoring perspective?
Between tariffs, trade wars, wild fluctuations in the stock market and uncertainty about everything from the cost of cars to a carton of eggs, many of us have had money on the mind lately. And so — with plenty of present food for thought — we're dipping into the archives to revisit our Faith and Finances series. This episode, we take a look at one of the more overlooked aspects of financial stewardship: generosity. There are lots of things we can do with money, but there is perhaps no more fulfi...
Between tariffs, trade wars, wild fluctuations in the stock market and uncertainty about everything from the cost of cars to a carton of eggs, many of us have had money on the mind lately. And so — with plenty of present food for thought — we're dipping into the archives to revisit our Faith and Finances series. In this episode, it's time to talk about spending and its two extremes: impulsive spending and obsessive hoarding. Most of us tend toward one of these extremes, but the Bible calls us to...
Between tariffs, trade wars, wild fluctuations in the stock market and uncertainty about everything from the cost of cars to a carton of eggs, many of us have had money on the mind lately. And so — with plenty of present food for thought — we're dipping into the archives to revisit our Faith and Finances series. In this episode, we discuss saving. Saving money isn’t everyone’s default. Even if we do save, we are still posed with questions: How much should I save? What should I be saving for? Tim...
Between tariffs, trade wars, wild fluctuations in the stock market and uncertainty about everything from the cost of cars to a carton of eggs, many of us have had money on the mind lately. And so — with plenty of present food for thought — we're dipping into the archives to revisit our Faith and Finances series. This episode is all about budgeting, a task that can be frustrating and even defeating but that also has the potential to transform your relationship with money in surprising and God-hon...
Between tariffs, trade wars, wild fluctuations in the stock market and uncertainty about everything from the cost of cars to a carton of eggs, many of us have had money on the mind lately. And so — with plenty of present food for thought — we're dipping into the archives to revisit our Faith and Finances series. This episode, we explore debt, a word that evokes fear for some, paralysis for others and PTSD for many. No matter what your relationship to debt is or has been, let's look to the Bible ...
Between tariffs, trade wars, wild fluctuations in the stock market and uncertainty about everything from the cost of cars to a carton of eggs, many of us have had money on the mind lately. And so — with plenty of present food for thought — we're dipping into the archives to revisit our Faith and Finances series. This episode, we explore contentment, an important yet often elusive Biblical principle.
Between tariffs, trade wars, wild fluctuations in the stock market and uncertainty about everything from the cost of cars to a carton of eggs, many of us have had money on the mind lately. And that’s OK. Money has a tremendous impact on the way we see the world and the way we live our lives. That’s why so much of the Bible is devoted to discussing finances. And so — with plenty of present food for thought — we figured this might be good time for us to dust off one of the most popular series we’v...
Encountering God is a series committed to sharing the stories of God’s work in people’s lives at The Ridge. Closing out series 3 is Ridge Director of Outreach, Mary Kohlsdorf. Listen in as Mary shares some of her key learnings from three decades in ministry.
Encountering God is a series committed to sharing the stories of God’s work in people’s lives at The Ridge. Joining series host Joni Pine this time is Ridge Youth Director, Todd Stiles.
Encountering God is a series committed to sharing the stories of God’s work in people’s lives at The Ridge. Joining series host Joni Pine this time is Paige Lawrence. Paige serves on our women’s strategic team and is an active member of our young adults community.
Each year, The Ridge supports missions work all around the world. In this series, we'll take you behind the scenes with some of our partners so you can catch a glimpse of the amazing, life-changing things God is doing in the mission field. Our third episode brings us into a mission field that hits close to home for many of us as we talk with two of the women behind Des Moines-based nonprofit Can Do Cancer. Jump in with us as we learn about how this organization helps women struggling with breast...
Each year, The Ridge supports missions work all around the world. In this series, we'll take you behind the scenes with some of our partners so you can catch a glimpse of the amazing, life-changing things God is doing in the mission field. Our second episode continues the conversation with Tracy Blackmer from Zambia Iowa Agriculture Partners (ZIAP). Tracy shares some exciting news about how he left things in Zambia in February and fills us in on the challenges and opportunities that remain for h...
Each year, The Ridge supports missions work all around the world. In this series, we'll take you behind the scenes with some of our partners so you can catch a glimpse of the amazing, life-changing things God is doing in the mission field. Our first episode features Tracy Blackmer, who recently spent four months living and working in Zambia. There, he teamed up with local pastors, and together, they endeavored to combat hunger, malnourishment and a general spirit of helplessness by teaching rura...
Join your Big Questions of Faith hosts Dayne Logan and Will Herron as they continue their conversation on the topic of gender.
In more recent years, gender has become a topic of contention both in and outside the church. How should we define it? What was God's purpose in creating both male and female? Join your Big Questions of Faith hosts Dayne Logan and Will Herron as they unpack these questions and more in episode three of our new series.
Recent statistics have shown the number of people cohabitating together before they get married has increased dramatically in recent years. What once was true for 11% of those couples now stands at around 76%. How can we account for those stats and what does the Bible have to say about it? Join your Big Questions of Faith hosts Dayne Logan and Will Herron as they unpack these questions and more in episode two of our new series.
Dinosaurs have captured the imagination of children and adults alike since their discovery in the early 1800s. But what does the Bible have to say about dinosaurs? Does it say anything at all? Join your Big Questions of Faith hosts Dayne Logan and Will Herron as they explore these questions and more in episode one of our new series.
Between school activities, after-school activities, sports, family obligations, careers and personal hobbies, Christian families today are expected to cram a lot into a limited schedule. You might say they’re beyond busy. And when life gets busy, something has to give. Sadly, for more and more families today, church involvement is often one of the first things to go. Statistics show that parents in these families typically remain faithful and often return to church eventually. But overwhelmingly...
Between school activities, after-school activities, sports, family obligations, careers and personal hobbies, Christian families today are expected to cram a lot into a limited schedule. You might say they’re beyond busy. And when life gets busy, something has to give. Sadly, for more and more families today, church involvement is often one of the first things to go. Statistics show that parents in these families typically remain faithful and often return to church eventually. But overwhelmingly...
Between school activities, after-school activities, sports, family obligations, careers and personal hobbies, Christian families today are expected to cram a lot into a limited schedule. You might say they’re beyond busy. And when life gets busy, something has to give. Sadly, for more and more families today, church involvement is often one of the first things to go. Statistics show that parents in these families typically remain faithful and often return to church eventually. But overwhelmingly...
Between school activities, after-school activities, sports, family obligations, careers and personal hobbies, Christian families today are expected to cram a lot into a limited schedule. You might say they’re beyond busy. And when life gets busy, something has to give. Sadly, for more and more families today, church involvement is often one of the first things to go. Statistics show that parents in these families typically remain faithful and often return to church eventually. But overwhelmingly...
Written and compiled across centuries, the Bible stands as a remarkable piece of divine work. Despite the broad span of dates and geography, a consistent narrative emerges from its pages; a gripping story of rebellion, reconciliation and renewal. But what about the people God chose to write the books of the Bible? What was their back story and why did they write the books they wrote? Join Ridge U hosts Julie Wiemann and Will Herron as they explore the backstories to the authors of the Bible....
Written and compiled across centuries, the Bible stands as a remarkable piece of divine work. Despite the broad span of dates and geography, a consistent narrative emerges from its pages; a gripping story of rebellion, reconciliation and renewal. But what about the people God chose to write the books of the Bible? What was their back story and why did they write the books they wrote? Join Ridge U hosts Julie Wiemann and Will Herron as they explore the backstories to the authors of the Bible....
Written and compiled across centuries, the Bible stands as a remarkable piece of divine work. Despite the broad span of dates and geography, a consistent narrative emerges from its pages; a gripping story of rebellion, reconciliation and renewal. But what about the people God chose to write the books of the Bible? What was their back story and why did they write the books they wrote? Join Ridge U hosts Julie Wiemann and Will Herron as they explore the backstories to the authors of the Bible....
It's been another encouraging year on the podcast as we've continued to see lots' of engagement across our various series! Thank you! Before jumping into the new year, we thought it would be a good idea to look back and share some of our stand out episodes/series from 2024. Listen in as our podcast hosts share some of their favorites!
Back for another round of festive fun and trivia are Ridge U hosts Joni Pine and Will Herron alongside good friends Mindy Schardt and Gavin Jerome. Listen in as the team put their Christmas trivia knowledge to the test in Christmas Jeopardy, while also braving the unknown of some blindfolded taste testing! Mentioned in the Episode: For more info on our Christmas services or to serve at one of our services, click here .
Encountering God is a series committed to sharing the stories of God’s work in people’s lives at The Ridge. Joining series host Joni Pine this time is long time Ridge staff member, Julie Wiemann. Listen in as Julie reflects on her journey with God both in and inside The Ridge.
Encountering God is a series committed to sharing the stories of God’s work in people’s lives at The Ridge. In this episode we hear from Keith Schwickerath as he shares about his journey in coming to Jesus and how serving plays a crucial role in his faith.
