A Little Better

Today on A Little Better, Hosts Drew and Brad are joined by pastoral resident, Luan Souza to answer the following questions about the parable of the prodigal son: How do we become the “older brother” (proud and distant from God) without knowing it? How can we prevent becoming the “older brother”? How should we pray for and relate to the prodigals we love? Additional Resources Mentioned: The Prodig...

Today on A Little Better, Michelle Gerringer, our Outreach Director, along with Brad, Online Campus Pastor, and Noah, Brighton Campus Pastor, reflect on a recent trip to Malawi and answer the following questions: Why is Northridge in Malawi? What is the Global Lift Collective? What impact does the collaboration of the Global Lift Collective have on churches in Malawi, local churches, and the agenc...

Today on A Little Better, hosts Drew & Brad are joined by Michelle Gerringer, our Outreach Director, to answer the following questions: How do you know when you have truly forgiven someone? How long should it take to forgive someone Where have we seen powerful stories of forgiveness? Additional Resources Mentioned: Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? By Timothy Keller https://www.amazon.com/Forgi...

Today on A Little Better, Noah Bixby, Josh Myles and Kiley Cook from the Brighton Campus answer the following questions: How does life rich in the Lord compare to life rich in the world? What are practical ways to seek the kingdom of Heaven? How can we respond to what breaks our heart?  Additional Resources Mentioned: Practicing the Way - by John Mark Comer https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-W...

Today on A Little Better, host Brad is joined by Nate Miller, Webster Campus Pastor, and Steve Rowinski, Webster Pastoral Intern, to answer the following questions: Is this story even a parable? What does being a good neighbor look like? Does the story of The Good Samaritan suggest we earn our way to heaven? Where is the Gospel in this story?

Today on A Little Better, hosts Brad and Drew are joined by Matt, our Ministries Lead, to answer the following questions: What does being a disciple look like today? What spiritual practices of Jesus should we imitate? What if it feels like I’m earning God’s approval? What resources are helpful? Additional Resources Mentioned: Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer https://www.amazon.com/Practicing...

Today on A Little Better, host Brad is joined Jeremy, our Webster Youth Ministry Director, and Wes, our Webster Production Coordinator, to answer the following questions: What does “PK” mean? Whoops! We forgot to explain in the podcast. “PK” means pastor’s kid. What does the obedience Jesus asks for look like? How can we be obedient without trying to earn God’s approval? What should our motivation...

Today on A Little Better, host Brad is joined by Drew and Ashley Karschner to answer the following questions that you asked but our panel did not have time to address: How do you parent or discipline other people's children? How do you communicate our desperate need for Jesus and God’s comfort when your kids haven’t experienced anything “hard?” How do I enforce boundaries with my teenager? How do...

Today on A Little Better, host Drew is joined by Northridge Members Daniel and Tiffanie Ball, who have been involved in foster care, to answer the following questions regarding foster parenting: What is involved in the process of foster parenting? What are the challenges and blessings of foster parenting? I’m curious about foster parenting.  What do I need to know? Additional Resources Mentio...

Today on A Little Better, hosts Drew and Brad are joined by Kids Ministry Executive Director, Kristin Shughart, to answer the following questions: How does Northridge partner with, equip, and encourage parents? What are the best ways to invest in our relationships with our children? What if I “missed” my opportunity to raise my children right? Additional Resources Mentioned: The Biggest Story Bibl...

 Today on A Little Better, Drew and Ashley Karschner chat with Noah, our Brighton Campus Pastor, and answer the following questions: What was a lesson you learned in the season of infertility? How do I train my kids to surrender to God? If I have a child who has walked away from Christ, where should I go from here?

Today on A Little Better, Noah and Paige from the Brighton Campus, and Maddie, the Rochester Kids Director, answer the following questions: What characteristics of God did you see in Ruth Chapter Four? What are some helpful tips for reading the Old Testament when you don’t blatantly see God working? How does the Gospel connect to the book of Ruth? What does God’s providence look like in your life?

Today on A Little Better host Michelle, our Outreach Director, is joined by Shawn Bantle and Drew, our Lead Pastor, to answer the following questions: What's the significance of the harvest?  How do we wait on God when it seems like doing what's right is bringing us down?  What change is going on inside Naomi?

Today on A Little Better host Drew is joined by Calum, our Webster Worship Director, and Laura, Drew’s Mom, to answer the following questions: What if doing the right thing doesn’t feel like it gets me in the right place? What does it mean to honor your family? Why does your reputation matter? Additional Resources Mentioned: Ruth - Fields of Grace Bible Study: ​​ https://thedailygraceco.com/produc...

Today on A Little Better, hosts Drew and Brad are joined by our Rochester Worship Director, Brittany, to answer the following questions: Is it ok to vent our frustrations with God?  When is it too much? What do those who are hurting need? What if we are hurting ourselves? Can we still help?

Today on A Little Better, Calum, the Webster Campus Worship Director, Brad, the Online Campus Pastor, and Noah, the Brighton Campus Pastor, answer the following questions: Why doesn’t God just tell us what He wants? How can God’s sovereignty be compatible with my individual decisions? How can I confidently make decisions that God is happy with? Additional Resources Mentioned: Just Do Something: A...

Today on A Little Better, host Brad is joined by Jason, our Community Groups & Shepherding Director, and Matt, our Ministries Lead as they answer the following questions: Is God being fair when He chooses some to be saved and not others? How can I know if God chose me to be saved? How should this teaching encourage me? Additional Resources Mentioned: Predestination: An Introduction by Andrew David...

Today on A Little Better, host Brad is joined by Josh Horn and Keith Horn, who both have a Ph. D in the science field, as they answer the following questions: What is the proper role of science, and what is the proper role of faith? Can science and faith work together? What mistakes should I avoid when engaging with science? What are some best practices for both Christians and skeptics to approach...

Today on A Little Better, our host Drew is joined by Jason, the Community Groups & Shepherding Director, and Calum, the Webster Worship Director, to answer the following questions: Is it possible to do the right thing, even though I am a sinner? What does the voice of God sound like? Is my growth all up to me or all up to God?

Today on A Little Better Drew and Brad are joined by our Jason, the Community Groups & Shepherding Director, to answer the following questions: Why does God allow suffering? How can I get through my suffering? What hope is there in my suffering?

Today on A Little Better Calum, Jeremy, and Nate from our Webster Campus Staff answer the following questions: What prayer habits have church staff found helpful? What are some practical ways to fight distraction? What are some realistic expectations for creating habits in prayer? Additional Resources Mentioned: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-E...

Today on A Little Better hosts Brad is joined by our Youth Ministry Executive, Bailey, and our Rochester Youth Ministry Co-Director, Maddie Boccacci to answer the following questions: What if I run out of things to pray for? How can I use scripture to pray better? What tools or resources have we found helpful? Additional Resources Mentioned: The Psalms, ESV https://www.amazon.com/Psalms-ESV-TruTon...

Today on A Little Better hosts Drew and Brad are joined by our Ministries Lead, Matt Sones, to answer the following questions: Are there right ways and wrong ways to use the Lord’s Prayer? What does Jesus mean by babbling? How has this series been impacting our church? Additional Resources Mentioned: Face to Face by Kenneth Boa https://www.amazon.com/Face-Praying-Scriptures-Intimate-Worship/dp/031...

Today, on a bonus episode of A Little Better Michelle Gerringer (Outreach Director) and Deb Reed (HR Staff Development) discuss our partnership with Agape International Missions (AIM) to fight sex-trafficking in Cambodia We will answer: How big is the problem of sex trafficking in Cambodia (and other parts of the world)? What is the story of Agape International Missions (AIM)? Who did you meet and...

Today on A Little Better Drew and Brad from our pastoral team and our Outreach Director, Michelle Gerringer, answer the following questions: How does prayer grow our relationship with God? Is it really possible to pray for an hour? How can I change up the way I pray? Additional Resources Mentioned : Face to Face by Kenneth Boa https://www.amazon.com/Face-Praying-Scriptures-Intimate-Worship/dp/0310...