Vertical Church Columbus
Meeting with God Radio
Encounter God in His word in a real and tangible way through the truth of scripture and the preaching of His word in conjunction with the power of the Holy Spirit. Our messages will arrive Monday–Friday mornings following our on-air broadcast from Columbus, Ohio on AM 880 WRFD.
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Jun 30, 2026
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Episodes
Christ-exalting Singleness, Part A 21.04.2026 26:00
Singleness carries a clear and purposeful calling in Christ. Pastor Luke Ahrens points to a life grounded in completeness through Jesus, where contentment is cultivated with intention and trust in God’s design. Each season becomes an opportunity to invest deeply in serving Christ with focus and freedom. As that investment grows, joy begins to take root in a life fully given to Him.
Biblical Parenting, Part B 20.04.2026 26:00
Raising children in the Lord calls for intentional, grace-filled direction. In Ephesians 6:1–4, Pastor Luke Ahrens emphasizes the importance of shaping the home through loving discipline and steady instruction rooted in God’s character. This work requires patience, humility, and a focus on forming hearts, not just correcting behavior. Over time, these rhythms help children understand and respond t...
Biblical Parenting, Part A 17.04.2026 26:00
Parenting carries a purpose far greater than behavior management. In Ephesians 6:1–4, Pastor Luke Ahrens highlights the goal of guiding hearts toward reconciliation with a loving Heavenly Father. Biblical parenting requires turning away from self-centered patterns, while embracing loving discipline and intentional instruction in God’s ways. As parents lean into this calling, they help shape hearts...
Being a Household of True Worship, Part B 16.04.2026 26:00
In Joshua 24:14–15, Pastor Luke Ahrens calls us to take responsibility for the spiritual direction of our homes and to choose the Lord with clarity and conviction. This is a defining moment that shapes both present priorities and the legacy being formed over time. The daily decision to fear the Lord, serve Him, and put away competing idols sets the course for a household’s future. A home centered...
Being a Household of True Worship, Part A 15.04.2026 26:00
What happens in your home shapes what happens in your heart. In Joshua 24:14–15, Pastor Luke Ahrens brings the focus to the household as the primary place where worship is lived out daily. The decisions to fear the Lord, serve Him, and remove competing idols are formed in the rhythms of home life. A household aligned with God becomes a place where true worship takes root and grows.
God's Design for Women, Part B 14.04.2026 26:00
The influence of a woman shaped by Christ reaches further than she often sees. Pastor Luke Ahrens points to a life marked by redemptive faith, where trust in God becomes a source of strength and life for others. As that faith grows, it expresses itself through thoughtful, grace-filled communication that builds and guides. Over time, this kind of life brings wholeness and reflects God’s design in e...
God's Design for Women, Part A 13.04.2026 26:00
God’s design for women carries beauty, strength, and intentional purpose. Pastor Luke Ahrens highlights how women are called to bring wholeness through Christ-centered community and to give life through a faith that nurtures and restores. This calling also includes pursuing influence with wisdom and grace, using words that build, guide, and strengthen others. When lived out, this design reflects t...
God's Design for Men, Part B 10.04.2026 26:00
The calling on a man’s life stretches beyond what he can accomplish on his own. Pastor Luke Ahrens points to a design that includes stepping into challenges that require deep dependence on God through prayer and a long view that builds a redemptive legacy. Strength is sustained as men learn to seek the Lord with urgency and faith. Over time, a Christ-centered life leaves a lasting impact that reac...
God's Design for Men, Part A 09.04.2026 26:00
Strength, responsibility, and purpose are woven into God’s design for men. Pastor Luke Ahrens highlights how men are called to bring protection and step forward in moments of uncertainty, using their strength and leadership to extend grace to others. This calling is not about dominance but about faithful presence shaped by God’s heart. When lived rightly, it reflects both courage and compassion.
It's All About Worship, Part B 08.04.2026 26:00
Worship is not just something we do; it defines who we are becoming. Pastor Luke Ahrens brings into view how every heart moves toward either honoring God or settling for lesser glories. Through Christ, what was distorted is restored, and our lives are redirected toward true worship. As that restoration takes hold, God’s glory begins to be seen in the way we live.
It's All About Worship, Part A 07.04.2026 26:00
You were made for worship, and your life is shaped by what you give your heart to. Pastor Luke Ahrens traces the story of worship through the Scriptures, showing how humanity was created to glorify God, wandered into distorted worship, and was redeemed through Christ. Revelation 4 and 5 reveal the beauty of true worship restored by grace, while Romans 1 exposes how easily our hearts drift. The gos...
Total Victory, Part B 06.04.2026 26:00
Victory in Christ reaches further than we often realize. In 1 Corinthians 15:50–58, Pastor Luke Ahrens highlights a future where death loses its sting and God’s people are fully transformed. That promise strengthens resolve and gives purpose to everyday faithfulness. What is done for the Lord now carries weight because His victory is sure.
Total Victory, Part A 03.04.2026 26:00
Death does not get the final word. In 1 Corinthians 15:50–58, Pastor Luke Ahrens brings into focus the promised moment when mortality gives way to immortality and Christ’s victory is fully realized. The resurrection secures a future where sin is defeated and death is swallowed up for good. That certainty calls us to live with steady faith, knowing our labor in the Lord carries lasting significance...
Awaiting My Redesigned Body, Part B 02.04.2026 26:00
The resurrection reshapes how we think about both life and death. In 1 Corinthians 15:35–49, Pastor Luke Ahrens helps us see that our current bodies carry limits that will one day give way to something far more complete. What feels fragile now will be raised with strength, clarity, and purpose in Christ. That future reality invites us to live with steady hope and a longer view.
Awaiting My Redesigned Body, Part A 01.04.2026 26:00
What you see now is not the final version of you. In 1 Corinthians 15:35–49, Pastor Luke Ahrens walks through the promise that our present weakness, decay, and limitations are not the end of the story. God is preparing something far greater, a transformed, imperishable body shaped by the risen Christ. The hope of resurrection gives real weight to the future and real comfort in the present.
The Power of Perspective, Part B 31.03.2026 26:00
What you believe about the future quietly shapes the way you live today. In 1 Corinthians 15:20–34, Pastor Luke draws attention to a resurrection-centered perspective that gives meaning to sacrifice, steadies us in danger, and calls us to wake up from careless living. The certainty of Christ’s victory reframes both suffering and obedience. A clear view of eternity brings clarity to everyday choice...
The Power of Perspective, Part A 30.03.2026 26:00
Perspective shapes how we live, suffer, and endure. In 1 Corinthians 15:20–34, Pastor Luke Ahrens points to the risen Christ as the firstfruits, anchoring our future hope and redefining how we see death, sacrifice, and daily obedience. What we believe about the resurrection directly influences how seriously we take sin and how boldly we live for Christ. When eternity comes into view, life takes on...
Christ is Risen! Part B 27.03.2026 26:00
The resurrection of Jesus anchors every promise God has made. In 1 Corinthians 15:1–21, Pastor Luke calls us to hold fast to the gospel that saves and sustains us. The risen Christ assures us that sin has been dealt with and death will not have the final word. A living Savior gives a living hope that shapes how we stand, endure, and look ahead.
Christ is Risen! Part A 26.03.2026 26:00
Everything rises or falls on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In 1 Corinthians 15:1–21, Pastor Luke Ahrens brings into focus the gospel as of first importance—Christ’s death for our sins and His victorious resurrection that secures our salvation. The empty tomb is not a side truth but the foundation of our faith, our hope, and our future. Because Christ is risen, grace is real, sin is defeated, a...
Growing Together as a Grace Community, Part B 23.03.2026 26:00
Spiritual drift is often subtle, which makes intentional growth all the more important. In 2 Peter 3:17–18, Pastor Luke draws us into a shared pursuit of grace, where daily reminders of God’s favor begin to steady and shape us. As we grow in our knowledge of Christ together, our lives become increasingly anchored and aligned with Him. Over time, that kind of formation produces a community marked b...
Growing Together as a Grace Community, Part A 20.03.2026 26:00
Spiritual growth is never static. We are either moving toward Christ or slowly drifting away. In 2 Peter 3:17–18, Pastor Luke Ahrens calls us to pursue grace together, embracing the daily expressions of God’s favor that shape and sustain us. As our relational knowledge of Jesus deepens, every part of our lives begins to be formed by Him. In this shared journey, grace becomes both the foundation an...
The Gospel, Implications, and Necessary Overflow into Compelling Witness 19.03.2026 26:00
The gospel stands at the center of the Christian life and shapes everything that flows from it. Pastor Luke Ahrens explores how the Holy Spirit works within us to bring real transformation, forming a life that increasingly reflects Christ. As that transformation takes shape, our witness gains clarity and credibility in the eyes of others. A life marked by love toward fellow believers, enemies, and...
Life Together in Trinitarian Community, Part B 18.03.2026 26:00
Life together in Christ is both a calling and a formation process. Pastor Luke invites us to consider how intentional, Spirit-shaped relationships deepen our faith and align us with God’s purposes. As we pursue unity, humility, and mutual care, our community becomes more than connection—it becomes witness. In this, the Father is honored as His people reflect His heart to one another and to the wor...
Life Together in Trinitarian Community, Part A 17.03.2026 26:00
Following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey. Pastor Luke Ahrens explores how the mission of Christ draws us into deep, committed community, where lives are shared and shaped together. Through the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit, believers experience a richness of relationship that reflects God’s own nature. As this kind of community grows, it becomes a powerful testimony that bring...
Choosing the One Thing, Part B 16.03.2026 26:00
In a world full of demands, Jesus invites us to reorder our hearts around His presence. In Luke 10:38–42, Pastor Luke calls us to cultivate a life that feeds on grace, listens deeply, and brings burdens honestly before the Lord in prayer. As we learn to be with Jesus before doing for Him, our service becomes shaped by love rather than anxiety. Choosing the one thing leads to a steadiness and joy t...
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