Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church

Jesus finally openly reveals who he is to his disciples and then the world as he continues to heal the sick, rebuke the religious hypocrites, and teach about his upside down kingdom. In this episode, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the meaning of Jesus' words and actions and how it all impacts us today.

On this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss continue discussing the gospel of Matthew. Jesus teaches what the kingdom looks like, cares for the crowds with unending compassion, and invites his disciples deeper into faith and trust.

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss Matthew, chapters 6-11. Jesus concludes the famous Sermon on the Mount, shows us how to pray, teaches, heals, and invites all who are weary to find rest in him. 

On this episode of the Bible Recap Podcast, we begin the gospel of Matthew! Ted Ryskoski, Bruce Wesley, and Rachel Chester discuss the backgrounds and themes of this particular gospel and the surprising, beautiful message of Jesus.

On this episode of the Bible Recap Podcast, Ted Ryskoski, Rachel Chester, and Chris Alston recap 2 Timothy 4, Titus, and the book of Philemon, the last of Paul’s letters to the church we will read this year. They discuss the weight of leading in the church and the glimpse into Paul’s heart as he pastors and faces the end of his life.

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Rachel Chester, and Matt Sherman discuss the final letters from the apostle Paul that are included in the Bible. What are the practical implications of the church being the family of God? How can we be both a generous people and also protect the church from selfish greed? How does the gospel re-orient our relationships, beliefs, and actions...

False biblical teaching and bad leaders are not a new problem. In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Rachel Chester, and Brigette Swafford discuss 1 Timothy, in which Paul helps his protege navigate the practical expectations and decisions of leading the church. 

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Rachel Chester, and Daniel Swafford discuss Paul's letters to the church in Thessalonica. In what is most likely the apostle's oldest letters, Paul encourages these new believers who are enduring great persecution. How can the church then and now remain hopeful and holy in the midst of a hostile and broken world? 

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap Podcast, Ted Ryskoski discusses Colossians and 1 Thessalonians with Bruce Wesley and Rachel Chester. What does new life in Christ look like? What does suffering in Christ look like? How does every part of our lives point to the gospel?

On this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski discusses the Philippians and the first chapter of Colossians with Greg Poore and Tiffany Ravedutti. In these two letters, Paul makes some great claims about who Jesus is, and then exhorts us to a response.

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Rachel Chester, and Aaron Lutz discuss Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Paul continues his consistent call to unity in the church, warns of the reality of spiritual warfare, and exhorts Jesus' disciples to live transformed lives in light of the gospel. 

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Rachel Chester, and Chris Alston discuss the book of Galatians. How are Gentiles and Jews unified in Christ? What do we need to truly be a part of God's family? And if we are, how does this change our lives?

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Rachel Chester, and Rachel Fisher discuss the end of the gospel of Mark. Jesus is honored briefly, but quickly abandoned, betrayed, and rejected. How does the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus inform and strengthen our relationship with God?

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Rachel Chester, and Matt Sherman continue the discussion about the Gospel of Mark. Why are Jesus' disciples so confused? What is going on at the transfiguration of Jesus? And, the question it is all leading to, who is Jesus?

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the opening chapters of the gospel of Mark. Who is Mark and why did he write these chapters? What is different about Mark than the gospel of Luke? What do these stories tell us about who Jesus is and what he offers us even today?

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the final chapters of Paul's second letter to the church in Corinth. How doe the gospel practically inform relational conflict, suffering, and even money, for the church thousands of years ago and for all of us today?

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap Podcast, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss 2 Corinthians 4-8 and Psalm 102. What does it look like to share in the glory of Jesus? How does the Gospel affect our every day lives? How can Paul and the Old Testament poetry help us when we are suffering?

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap podcast, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the ongoing relationship between Paul and the new church at Corinth, whether women can speak in church, and the final hope of the gospel.

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the vast difference between the culture of first century Corinth and modern-day America, and how this does and does not affect our understanding and application of Scripture today.

What does it mean that our bodies are a temple and why does it matter? Does what we do affect only our own spiritual life? How should the church handle conflicts? In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss 1 Corinthians, chapters 3-8.

In this episode, Tanner Smith, Allison Swenson, Lindsey Lehtinen, and Ryan Lehtinen discuss the highs and lows of friendship, how to cultivate deep relationships, and practical steps to building a community of 2 a.m. friends.

In this episode, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester wrap up our study and discussion of Paul's magnum opus, the letter to the Romans. They also discuss the context and opening chapters of 1 Corinthians, which has similar themes as Romans: unity in the church, love for one another, and the preeminence and all-encompassing power of the gospel.

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the heart of Romans. What does it look like to live in the Spirit? How do we respond when we are struggling, when this feels really hard?

Friendships can be difficult to maintain or even find as an adult, but how about a friendship that has lasted 30 years? In this episode, Tiffany Ravedutti sits down with Bruce and Susan Wesley and Mark and Lisa Carden to celebrate and learn from their decades-long friendship.

In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss Romans 3-7. The apostle Paul describes the slavery to sin of not only the Israelites, but all of humanity and points us to the only one who can bring freedom and life.