Harvest Valley Life

How do you share your faith in a way that feels natural, practical, and impactful? In this episode, Pastor Randy sits down with Matt Kosak, Executive Director of FMTracts and Harvest Valley production lead, to talk about the heart behind local evangelism and the mission of bringing the gospel into everyday conversations. Matt shares the story of how FMTracts began, what gospel tracts are, and how...

What does it look like to follow Jesus in business, family, and everyday life?  In this episode, Pastor Randy sits down with longtime Harvest Valley friend Jack Klugh for an honest conversation about faith, purpose, entrepreneurship, and learning to trust God through every season of life.  Jack shares about the early days of Harvest Valley Church, building businesses from a young age, navigating p...

What do you do when motherhood does not look the way you expected? In this episode, Whitney Leedahl sits down with Andrea Almquist for a deeply honest conversation about motherhood, heartbreak, faith, and trusting God in the middle of the unknown. Andrea shares the story of being pregnant with her fourth child and learning at her 18-week ultrasound that her daughter had hypoplastic left heart synd...

What is Pentecost, and why does it still matter today? In this episode, Pastors Randy and Nate unpack the biblical significance of Pentecost and how it connects the Old Testament, the coming of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2, and the mission of the Church today.  They explore how Pentecost began as the Feast of Weeks, a celebration of firstfruits, harvest, and gratitude before God. They also walk throu...

Who are we really, and why are we here?  In this episode, Pastor Randy sits down with Trevor King for an honest conversation about identity, purpose, and the search for meaning. Raised in the church but feeling disconnected from God personally, Trevor shares what it looked like to go through the motions while searching for identity everywhere else.  From chasing status, independence, achievement,...

 What does it look like to walk alongside women, children, and families with compassion, support, and hope? In this episode of Harvest Valley Life, Pastor Randy Hahne sits down with Nathan Douglas, Executive Director of The Perry Center, to talk about the heart behind their mission and the real impact happening in our community every day. They discuss the challenges families are facing, why suppor...

What is water baptism really about, and why do so many people hesitate to take that step? In this episode, Pastors Randy and Nate have an honest and encouraging conversation about the meaning, purpose, and importance of water baptism. They share personal stories, walk through what Scripture teaches, and unpack why baptism is far more than just a church tradition. It is a public declaration of fait...

What does it look like to love your child deeply in moments when you cannot fix or comfort what they are going through? In this episode, Pastor Randy sits down with Bethany Hall to share her honest and powerful journey of raising a son with autism. Bethany opens up about the early signs, the diagnosis, and the emotions that came with realizing her life and parenting would look different than she o...

How does a story of alcoholism transform into a story of freedom? In this episode, Pastor Randy sits down with Matt Kosak to share a powerful and honest journey through alcoholism and into lasting freedom (14 years and counting)! At 12 years old, trying to fit in at a new school, Matt took his first drink. It did not seem like a big deal at the time, but it set a direction that unfolded over the y...

In this episode, Pastor Hadley and Lexi walk through the biblical foundation of worship and challenge us as a church family to move beyond comfort, preference, and cultural norms into worship that is shaped by God’s Word. Worship is not meant to be passive or held back. It is a full response to who God is and what He has done. They explore seven Hebrew expressions of worship found throughout Scrip...

In this conversation, Pastors Randy and Nate unpack why the resurrection of Jesus remains the defining event of the Christian faith. Easter is not simply a tradition or a historical moment. It is the foundation of everything Christians believe. They explore how the resurrection confirms that Jesus truly is who He claimed to be, proving His authority and validating the message of the gospel. They a...

What happens when a curious mind begins asking deeper questions about the universe, truth, and meaning?  In this episode, Pastor Randy Hahne sits down with Austin Sailer to talk about his journey from atheism and agnosticism to Christian faith. Austin works in biotech and has always been driven by curiosity — wanting to understand how the universe works.  Growing up in a home where religion wasn’t...

Dating shapes more than your weekends — it shapes your future . In this episode, Pastor Whitney shares from her own experiences and offers practical, Christ-centered guidance for navigating dating and relationships with wisdom and intentionality. Together, we explore questions like:  How do you focus on becoming the right person instead of just finding the right person? How do you discern if someo...

Healthy marriages don’t happen by accident. They’re built with intention. In Episode 4.7, Elder Brad and Candy Morrow share their story — the years that have shaped their marriage, the seasons that stretched them, and the lessons they had to learn the hard way. They speak candidly about moments when their marriage needed strengthening and what changed when they chose to invest instead of drift. To...

What does it actually cost to say yes to God? In this episode, Pastors Nate and Whitney Leedahl speak candidly about the story behind the launch of our North Fargo location—not just the logistics, but the discernment, stretching, and personal formation that came with it. They take us back to the early moments when they first sensed God might be calling them to step into something new. What hesitat...

Join Pastor Randy as he introduces Derek Halvorson , one of our Harvest Valley Church Directors!

Hosted by Pastor Randy and Pastor Nate, this episode introduces our new series Set Apart and invites our church into the heart behind walking through 1 Corinthians together. Why would a modern church spend time in a letter written to a messy, divided church in a morally confused city? Because the challenges Corinth faced feel strikingly familiar . Division, moral confusion, spiritual pride, questi...

Join Pastor Randy as he introduces Mike Strei , one of our Harvest Valley Church Elders!

Together since the summer after 8th grade, Adam and Taylor Runde have built a relationship marked by deep friendship, an unoffendable joking spirit, and a steady commitment to one another. After walking through the pain and disappointment of infertility, they began to sense God placing adoption on their hearts. In this episode, they talk with Pastor Randy & share honestly about stepping into t...

Season 4 kicks off today! Join Pastor Randy as he introduces Isaac Bumgardner, one of our Harvest Valley Church Directors!

Pastor Randy & Pastor Nate dive into the power and purpose of the altar in our lives. This episode explores why God’s people have always built altars, the intentional pursuit it requires, and how surrender at the altar leads to transformation. Learn how to lay down distractions, fears, and struggles so that God’s presence can meet you in real, life-changing ways. Whether you’re seeking breakth...

In this episode, Pastor Randy and Pastor Nate invite us to begin the year with intentional focus by seeking God first through prayer and fasting. Rather than a spiritual ritual, fasting is framed as a posture of alignment—realigning our hearts, priorities, and desires with God’s kingdom. They explore how fasting creates space for clarity, humility, and renewal, reminding us that dependence on God...

Join us this week as Pastor Randy introduces another of our HVC Directors - Tara Bultema!

Pastor Randy introduces Ashley Ritteman, one of the Directors of Harvest Valley Church!

In this episode, Pastors Randy and Nate explore how to navigate life’s trials with faith, prayer, and community. They share personal insights on trusting God during difficult seasons, the power of being still in the storm, and how leaning on others strengthens us. Learn practical steps to grow in resilience, anchor yourself in Scripture, and experience God’s peace even in the hardest moments.