Redemption Unscripted

This episode Pastor Rick and Pastor Sean discuss the popular series The Chosen. They discuss what they appreciate, point out potential concerns, and offer guidance on how Christians can thoughtfully engage with it.

This episode Pastor Rick and Shannon McKee discuss cremation, burial, and the freedom Christians have to choose one or the other.

This episode was recorded live at our 2026 Men’s Conference with guest speaker Andy Blanks. In this episode, Andy shares leadership lessons he has learned from being a former marine, avid outdoorsmen, and a current businessman. Andy’s books: https://tinyurl.com/3tsmyash . 

On this episode Pastor Rick and Pastor Austin discuss the difference between the organic church and the organized church. Not only do they explain these terms, but they share what should go in each of these buckets as we live out our faith. Kevin DeYoung’s book on the mission of the church: https://tinyurl.com/yyfy6e4a . 

On this episode Pastor Sean and Marie Martin (Kidzone Director) talk about how our Kidzone ministry is a space where every child belongs, even kids who may have additional needs and disabilities.

On this episode Pastor Rick and Shannon McKee (Care Director) talk about friendship, its importance, and how to go about doing it well. Find Your People: https://tinyurl.com/mpuj4sm6 . Made for People: https://tinyurl.com/2jjh672v .

On this episode Pastor Sean and Shannon McKee (Care Director) talk about experiencing care. They walk through the various ways and levels of care that Christians can and should experience. Journey app and other growing spiritually resources: https://tinyurl.com/4ks9xd7h . Learn more about community groups: https://tinyurl.com/yx42uzwe . Pastoral and professional counseling: https://tinyurl.com/2ar...

On this episode Pastor Rick and Pastor Austin talk about fitness and exercise. They talk about why it seems like fitness culture is on the rise, what the Bible says about exercise, and how Christians should approach it. A Little Theology of Exercise: https://tinyurl.com/muzn8e88 . Atomic Habits: https://tinyurl.com/5n7b4vvb . Power of Babits: https://tinyurl.com/48szatfn . Healthy Idolatry sermon...

On this episode Pastor Austin sits down with Pastor Rick to get his thoughts on Christian Nationalism. We talk about what it is, what are the ways we see it played out, and most importantly, why it’s not the same as New Testament Christianity. Ask Pastor Rick videos on Redemption Chapel and patriotism: https://tinyurl.com/37xtjbjm . 

Special Guest Andy Constable join us for this episode. Andy is a pastor in Scotland and works with 20schemes, which is one of our global mission partners doing great work in Scotland. Learn more about 20schemes here: https://20schemes.com . Here is Andy’s book on addiction and the local church: https://tinyurl.com/4e77zxc2 .

How does our ministry support parents as they disciple their children? Pastor Sean and Marie Martin (Kidzone Director) discuss that in this episode. Learn more about Kidzone here: https://tinyurl.com/2s3xfp6y . Get parenting resources here: https://tinyurl.com/nhkkutep . Mama Bear Apologetics: https://tinyurl.com/bddc4y3y . Famous at Home: https://tinyurl.com/2jcwd597 . Habits of the Household: ht...

In this episode, Pastor Sean and Alex Hotz dive into the topic of gambling and address the question of can Christians do it or not.

In this episode, Pastor Rick sits down with Pastor Austin to answer the question “Can Christians get tattoos?” Listen to the “Gray Areas” sermon here: https://tinyurl.com/4kur48vb .

In this episode, Pastor Rick and Evan Perrow (RC congregant and Goodyear employee) talk about how Christians can and should strive for excellence at work. Sloth or Ant sermon: https://tinyurl.com/4ps96wpc . Church values on website: https://tinyurl.com/y533acn3 .

This episode was recorded before a live audience at our 2025 Men’s Conference. Chris Dew, who is a pastor, speaker, and author join us to talk about addiction and the Christian life. Purchase Chris’ book here: https://tinyurl.com/259wr9jr .

In this episode, Pastor Sean and Johnny Fielding talk about the process of how we got the 66 books in the Bible. They discuss how God brought it together and have preserved it so we can have confidence in it today. 

In this episode, Pastor Rick shares about the role, selection, and confidently of elders at Redemption Chapel. You can see our current elders here: https://tinyurl.com/4mmdh8wz .

In this episode, Pastor Rick and Pastor Austin discuss the importance of reaching men and how we do that at Redemption Chapel. Our biggest men’s event, our annual Men’s Conference, is coming up on April 25-26. Get more details on that conference here: https://tinyurl.com/4y3w3z22 .

In this episode, Pastor Rick and Alex Hotz discuss what prayer is, why it’s important, and practical ways to grow in the discipline of prayer. R.A. Torrey’s book on prayer: https://tinyurl.com/5f3pwkux . Journey app: https://tinyurl.com/3xsks4d4 . Prayer Mate app: https://tinyurl.com/mrmttdwc . Prayer page: https://tinyurl.com/yeyuaaz2 .

In this episode, Pastor Sean and Shannon Mckee discuss how Christians can strive for a Christ-Centered Christmas this season. You can find Advent resources here: https://tinyurl.com/27njka7a . Join us at Redemption Chapel for one of our four Christmas Eve services: 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm.

In this episode, Pastor Rick talks about dissension: what it is, what the Bible says about it, and why it’s so dangerous.

In this episode, we are joined by our entire pastoral team as they share about their ministry as well as how God lead them to get into ministry in the first place.

Marriage will look different from season to season. In this episode, Pastor Rick and his wife Shannon McKee talk about their own journey of marriage through various seasons of life. Financial resources: https://tinyurl.com/59tvhf5n . Clip from John Piper sermon: https://tinyurl.com/2jtf88nf . Marriage resources: https://tinyurl.com/y3w9fkk9 .

This episode was originally posted as the first episode of the podcast Truth Over Tribe. With their permission, we are posting it on our podcast to help people better navigate the current political climate in America. In this climate, it’s easy to be sucked into unhealthy tribalism but that might not be the best thing for your life, especially as a follower of Jesus. Listen to the Truth Over Tribe...

In this episode, Pastor Rick answers various questions on topics related to how we do church ministry. Episode on planning a preaching schedule: https://tinyurl.com/3f5ee34z . House churches in the Bible: 1 Corinthians 16:9; Romans 16:5; Colossians 4:15; Philemon 2. Sermon on the aspects of a church: https://tinyurl.com/3aznk5pf . Episode on the value of church attendance: https://tinyurl.com/4v94...