Bayview Podcast

Welcome to Episode 152 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Andrew and Richie talk about what it looks like to Endure through the storm. We're talking through Acts 27 in our Sunday sermon series and wanted to spend a little extra time diving into what it means on a more personal level.  We are based out of Traverse City, MI, and would love for you to join us for our Sunday services both in perso...

Welcome to Episode 151 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Andrew and Richie take the podcast on the road to Camp '26. The two discuss the importance of Camp for our youth, and why it is designed in such a way to bring them a radical life change experience in a way that most can only experience away from the distractions of everyday life.  We are based out of Traverse City, MI, and would love f...

Welcome to Episode 150 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Andrew and Richie talk about the Shipwrecked series so far. More specifically, what our prayer life should look like in the storm. It shouldn't be a 'one and done' mentality. God doesn't get tired of hearing our prayers; He only cares that our prayers are from our hearts, and that we grow in our relationship with Him more as...

Welcome to Episode 149 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Andrew goes solo as Chris is on Sabbatical and Richie is at Mission's Week with the youth. Today we have a shorter episode as Andrew talks about rest and rejuvenation. He also highlights some cool things happening at Bayview, as well as talks about our current sermon series.  We are based out of Traverse City, MI, and would love for you...

Welcome to Episode 148 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Richie, Chris, and Andrew welcome special guest, Bill Marsh. Bill comes to us today to share his story and his background, and how he came to acquire and grow the auto company "Bill Marsh". Bill and the hosts talk about what it means to be in the people business, and how personal relationships are more important than the business...

Welcome to Episode 147 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Richie, Chris, and Andrew wrap up the series of John that we just finished as a church. John is one of the most personal books in the Bible, and is an amazing perspective to read about the life of Jesus. Today, we're talking about our favorite and most impactful parts of the book before moving on to our next series.  We are based out of...

Welcome to Episode 146 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Chris and Andrew talk about the phrase "Everything happens for a reason." They discuss what people mean when they say it, and how we comprehend it and use it as Christians in our walk with God. If we take the phrase at face value, it can lead us down dangerous paths of blaming God for our troubles and assuming the 'reasons&#39...

Welcome to Episode 145 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Richie, Chris, and Andrew debunk the popular misunderstanding, “God Won’t Give Us More Than We Can Handle”. Not only is this not biblical, but it completely hinders our faith if we were to truly live by it. We aren't meant to live life without God and the Spirit's guidance. Listen in to learn more about what it means to rely on God...

Welcome to Episode 144 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Richie, Chris, and Andrew continue our mini-series of the podcast. Each week, we'll be discussing common phrases and words in the church that may not be as easily described as people think. Today, we talk about the differences between being a lukewarm Christian, a Christian who is backsliding in their faith, and a Christian who is decon...

Welcome to Episode 143 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Richie, Chris, and Andrew continue a new mini-series of the podcast. Each week, we'll be discussing common phrases and words in the church that may not be as easily described as people think. Today, we talk about God's Sovereignty, and why it is so important that we fully understand what it means Biblically, and not just what it mea...

Welcome to Episode 142 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Richie, Chris, and Andrew start a new mini-series of the podcast. Each week, we'll be discussing common phrases and words in the church that may not be as easily described as people think. Today, we talk about what it means to be saved. More directly, answering the question, "Saved from what?" We are based out of Traverse City...

Welcome to Episode 141 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Richie, Chris, and Andrew breakdown this past Sunday's message about the work of the Holy Spirit. They discuss what the role of the Spirit is in our lives, and also how He is with us all the time, not just in little moments when we need Him most. They also talk about how the Spirit grants us access to the Fruit of the Spirit, and how we...

Welcome to Episode 140 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Richie, Chris, and Andrew discuss what it means to let God prune the branches of our life. Growth can only happen when there is space to grow, which often means letting go of the things in life holding us back, whether they are bad and unhealthy things, or even good things. It's so easy for us to want to prune ourselves, but look at eve...

Welcome to Episode 139 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Richie, Chris, and Andrew talk about what life realistically looks like after salvation. Easter was this past weekend, and Bayview had 34 first time salvations. We celebrate that and Praise God for such an amazing thing! Some people though, may not have a full grasp and understanding of what their life should look like now that they have re...

Welcome to Episode 138 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Richie, Chris, and Andrew talk about the significance of  Easter. Easter is the Christian's annual celebration and reminder of what Jesus did for us on the cross. Not only is Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection the reason for our beliefs, but it also has set us on a path of life where we aim to honor and love God in everything we do. ...

Welcome to Episode 137 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Richie, Chris, and Andrew talk about what the job of a Pastor is. Many people may be familiar with their church's pastor, but may not realize what all the job entails. The hosts talk about the job and shed light on what it was like to receive the Godly calling to work in ministry. We are based out of Bayview Church in Traverse City, MI....

Welcome to Episode 136 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Richie and Andrew recap John 1-12. That timeline is around 3 years of Jesus' life and Ministry, and the rest of John (chapters 13-21) only cover 3-4 days. Today, we look back on what we've covered during this series, and why it's important for where we're going as we continue the series. We are based out of Bayview Church in...

Welcome to Episode 135 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Chris and Richie welcome Andrew back to the podcast as the three of them talk about why Jesus actually came to Earth. We often misunderstand or misuse Jesus as a means to make change to our earthly circumstances, instead of letting Him guide us on the path of changing our spiritual circumstance. We can so easily miss the point of His coming...

Welcome to Episode 134 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Chris and Richie welcome special guest Larry Jennings to the Podcast. Larry has an incredibly story of faith and trust in Jesus while living life with a heart that doesn't work by itself. Larry has gone into cardiac arrest 19 times, has gone through 4 heart defibrillators, and lives every minute not knowing when his time will come. In today...

Welcome to Episode 133 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Chris and Richie talk about why it's so hard for people to Accept God's Mercy. It is far too easy to let doubt come in to our hearts and minds. We often get too focused on how we aren't good enough and how we will never live up to other Christians around us. So in turn we become blind to just how amazing and free the gift of God...

Welcome to Episode 132 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Chris and Richie breakdown the main points of pastor Andrew's message from this past Sunday. Jesus wants you to make a choice. He doesn't desire for us to live in this place of acknowledging His existence but not allowing Him to actually change our lives. Jesus wants us to be fully committed to Him and to believe in everything He ta...

Welcome to Episode 131 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Chris and Andrew breakdown this past Sunday's message on John 6. Today, the hosts breakdown what it means to follow Jesus for who He is, not what He can do for us. It's an easy trap to fall into. People will often choose whether or not to follow Jesus based on what He can do, but not what He has already done. Listen in to this week's episod...

Welcome to Episode 130 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Chris, Andrew, and Richie breakdown John 5. More specifically, they talk about what keeps us from living in true internal Godly change. We as humans live in a sinful world, where earthly things influence us to stay comfortable, to stay the same. But God is calling us to be more, to be more like Him. We must identify what it is that's st...

Welcome to Episode 129 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, we take a break from our series on John and welcome special guest Brayden Cromwell. Brayed is the Youth and Young adults pastor at the Tabernacle in Buckley, and recently moved here from Montana to follow God's calling. Chris, Richie, and Andrew welcome Brayden, hear his great story as the 4 of them dive deeper into what it's truly...

Welcome to Episode 128 of the Bayview Podcast. In today's episode, we're taking a look at what is arguably the most famous verse in the Bible, John 3:16. Chris, Andrew, and Richie all share their own experience with the verse itself. They discuss its worldly impact, but also why it is so easily overlooked by churches and pastors. What about the verse makes it something that is not often pr...