Church is Messy

Regifting: Good Grief 26.10.2022 31:54 ↓

Rick and Svea discuss grief and the interplay of emotional maturity and spiritual health.

Regifting: Into the Borderlands 19.10.2022 30:06 ↓

In this week's episode Pastor Rick and Pastor Svea explore the freedom found in limits

Christian Nationalism 12.10.2022 30:43 ↓

Rick and Svea discuss Christian Nationalism in this episode of Church Is Messy.

The Nicene Creed 05.10.2022 25:34 ↓

Rick and Svea answer questions they've received about some of the theology of the Nicene Creed.

Sacred Series 2022: Doubt and Deconstruction 28.09.2022 24:26 ↓

Doubt and deconstruction are often thought of as bad words. Are they better thought of as powerful tools God can use to strengthen our foundation of trust and faith in him?

Sacred Series 2022: Orthodoxy 21.09.2022 40:53 ↓

Today we're exploring orthodoxy and unity in the church, some controversial theological topics, tools for maintaining unity, and why Rick is the way he is.

Uncensored: Further Discussion of Biblical Sexuality 31.08.2022 54:57 ↓

Based on our recent message called "Uncensored" this episode takes a further look at the nuances of acceptance vs approval.

Being a Church of All Cultures 20.07.2022 29:43 ↓

Listen in on a discussion between pastors Otis Hall, Rick Henderson, and Svea Merry as they discuss what it means to be a church of all cultures.

_____ Bless the USA 13.07.2022 26:16 ↓

From Pastor Rick's Independence Weekend message: Is the USA a Christian nation? Was it ever a Christian nation?

Look Up: The Revenant 06.07.2022 36:44 ↓

Is God the authority or is he an accessory in your life?

Father's Day 2022 29.06.2022 33:44 ↓

A father’s responsibility is to ENCOURAGE, COMFORT, and URGE his kids toward/in faith.

Look Up: Seesaw 22.06.2022 24:44 ↓

Rick and Svea discuss the story of Rahab and how when the city of Jericho was "melting with fear" she chose to trust God and look up.

Look Up: Burnout 15.06.2022 26:17 ↓

Looking at the story of Elijah in 1 Kings, Rick and Svea discuss how God brings refreshment to a man utterly spent.

Church IS Messy 25.05.2022 1:10:24 ↓

Rick Henderson and Svea Merry have a very candid conversation about the real messiness of scandal rocking our own church and the scandals rocking churches as a whole.

Neighboring (Part 2): A Wee Little Man 04.05.2022 36:36 ↓

Executive Pastor Otis Hall joins Rick and Svea as we continue our conversation on Neighboring.

Neighboring (Part 1): The Ok-est Commandment 27.04.2022 36:01 ↓

We kick off our new message series titled Neighboring.

Easter - Was Jesus' Resurrection a Real Event? 20.04.2022 32:16 ↓

Was Jesus' resurrection a real, historical event? Pastor Rick dives deep into the Easter message.

The Great Divide (Part 5): Facing Hell 13.04.2022 47:05 ↓

If God is all about hope, redemption, and forgiveness, then why does Hell exist?

The Great Divide (Part 4): For Goodness Sake 06.04.2022 38:51 ↓

In our most recent message, Rick asked, "Can we be moral and do good without God?" On today's episode, we dive deeper into that debate.

The Great Divide (Part 3): Can We Trust the Bible 30.03.2022 42:57 ↓

SHOW NOTES Rick's recommendation on where to start reading the Bible: John or Luke Is God a Moral Monster by Paul Copan Ehrman Project The Holy Post Podcast Psalm 51 Daniel 2 

The Great Divide (Part 2): Reconciling God and Suffering 30.03.2022 31:41 ↓

Pastor Svea Merry joins us to share her own story of loss and suffering. 3 Ways to Work Through Suffering 1. We need to trust the truth of God. 2. Be able to talk about what you're experiencing with someone you trust. 3. Be willing to engage in your emotional health.

The Great Divide (Part 1): Dealing with Doubt 30.03.2022 45:33 ↓

SHOW NOTES Matthew 11 - Jesus and John the Baptist Cross Examined Reasonable Faith The Bible Project Autumn Ridge Church