Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus

In the midst of chaotic and busy days, we often don’t become grateful until we are in moments of desperation. How can we start to use the transformational power of gratefulness in our everyday lives? And how can that help us gain spiritual grit? Join Rick in the last episode of our two-month pursuit of what it takes to become a “new” version of yourself. (Hint: It’s not by trying harder to get bet...

We have all experienced the feeling of being an outsider along with the want to be invited in. What is it that draws us to be an insider? What’s the appeal? And how can becoming an insider have a transformational impact in our lives? Join Rick and Becky as they continue our two-month pursuit of what it takes to become a “new” version of yourself (Hint- It’s not by trying harder to get better). Thi...

Some think the key to happiness lies in going to the right school to get the right degree so they can get the right job. Head first. However, could this way of thinking be backwards? Is finding and living out our core purpose in life what helps us experience the most happiness? Jesus had a clear opinion on the issue, and it started with elevating the heart over the head. Join Rick as he continues...

Brutal honesty tends to get a bad rap, but is it as negative as we make it out to be? In fact, when used properly, could brutal honesty be a transformational portal for growth in our lives? Join Rick and Becky as they continue our two-month pursuit of what it takes to become a “new” version of yourself (Hint- It’s not by trying harder to get better). Turning to the Bible, they’ll discuss the diffe...

We’ve all experienced times where things don’t go as planned, and as a result, we’re left confused, hurting and maybe even angry. When these moments of desperation and pain occur, what does it look like to show vulnerability to Jesus while choosing to trust Him? Join Rick as he continues our two-month pursuit of what it takes to become a “new” version of yourself (Hint- It’s not by trying harder t...

Whether they bring great delight, or great pain, friendships have a transformational impact on our lives. When we look at our own friendships, what role can they play in deepening our commitment to Jesus? Join Rick and Becky as they continue our two-month pursuit of what it takes to become a “new” version of yourself (Hint- It’s not by trying harder to get better). Turning to the Bible, we’ll dive...

We eat food every single day, but how often do we pause and think about how essential it is to our well-being? And If you are what you eat, what connections can we make to when Jesus says He wants us to “eat and drink Him?” Join Rick as he continues our two-month pursuit of what it takes to become a “new” version of yourself (Hint- It’s not by trying harder to get better). Turning to the Bible, we...

Whether it be a small rumor or a major misconception – we have faced a wrongful accusation against us. Even when it’s false, we begin to question how we portray ourselves and how the world see’s us. What can we learn from Paul’s method of defending himself, and why is it the very message we need at the start of a new year? Join Rick and guest Becky (the Beckynator) Herrington as they kick of seaso...

2019 is here and if you're like many, you’ll wake up tomorrow determined to change your life. You’ll buy a new planner, dust off your bucket list, set career goals, and possibly spend $500 at the local health store to start a new diet. Join us as we say goodbye to 2018 by revisiting one of our favorite episodes of the year. In the program, we’ll introduce the concept of grit—aka the courage, stren...

What is Advent? Is it in the Bible? How do church traditions during Advent season relate to the calendar full of treats we open every day leading to Christmas? Join us as we continue a month long focus on the heart of advent by revisiting one of our most popular programs from Season 2. During the episode Rick and Becky will look at the traditions of Advent and relate them back to the incarnation o...

Trials, pain, and sadness are very real things in this world, often rearing their ugly head during the advent season. As we face the issues brought about by these ‘challenges,’ Jesus makes us a vaguely positive promise that he has ‘overcome the world.’ What does this mean exactly, and how can it bring new hope and light to your Christmas season? Join Rick and Steph as they wrap up a month-long pur...

Christmas music on the radio, movies on television, lights on houses, and delicious cookies baking in the oven. These have commonly become the sights, sounds, and smells of this season; but are they distracting us from the true meaning of Advent? Join Rick as he continues a month-long pursuit of the heart of advent by examining how Christmas traditions (the medium) can help, or hinder our celebrat...

Christmas is a supposed to be a season full of peace and good will as we celebrate the savior’s physical arrival into this world. So why instead are we often bombarded with feelings of pressure and extreme stress? We know Advent’s not supposed to be this way, but how do we change it? Join Rick and Steph as they kick off a month-long pursuit of the heart of Advent while seeking to draw near to Jesu...

Worship is designed to be a natural outflow of our reverence, adoration and exaltation of God. It’s our expression of mirroring back the truths we undoubtedly know about Jesus while showcasing our pure affection for Him. So why has people’s idea of worship frequently been reduced to singing some songs and listening to someone teach? Join Rick as he wraps up a month-long series on reinventing basic...

A sense of humor. It can help make a good situation even better, and a difficult situation bearable. Could it also be a crucial element for a developing relationship with Jesus? Join Rick and very special guest Tommy Woodard (one half of the Skit Guys) as we continue a month long series focusing on examinging the basics of our faith. Taking a few minutes to laugh a little, we’ll slow down and expl...

Impatience. Restlessness. Feelings of shallowness. Emotional instability. These are just a few of the potentially destructive symptoms of living reactively. There is a known cure however, and it starts with a little bit of silence. Join Rick as he continues a month long series designed to upend expected spiritual norms by reimaging the basics of our faith. Focusing on the healing power of silence,...

Contemporary Christian music is positive, uplifting, and full of songs talking about prayer and purpose. It’s populated by music referencing joy, peace, and God, so there couldn’t possibly be a negative consequence to listening to it… right? Join Rick and Steph as they kick-off a month long series on reinventing the basics of our faith. They’ll start by discussing how the music we listen to, inclu...

“One way to define spiritual life is getting so tired and fed up with yourself you go on to something better, which is following Jesus.” – Eugene Peterson Join Rick as he pays tribute to Eugene Peterson by revisiting an interview with the beloved pastor and author from our first season. During this very special conversation Rick and Eugene discuss technology, observing the Sabbath, megachurches an...

At the end of a novel, it’s helpful to see how a character’s past impacts their present. Moments of narrative foreshadowing are revealed and the ending hopefully makes sense. Is it the same with your own personal story? What does it take to slow down and see the narrative foreshadowing Jesus is using to make you who you are and will become? Join Rick as he continues a special series examining how...

Fight Club (the 1999 cult classic film) tells the story of two bored men searching for meaning and identity, and finding it in underground bare-knuckle brawls. The film is brutal, violent, and sorta/kinda serves as a metaphor for the life Jesus calls us into. Join Rick and Steph as they continue a month long series examining how passages from “The Chronicles of Narnia” reflect parts of Jesus’ hear...

“They got more than me.” “Why do they get to and I don’t?” “That’s not fair.” These are phrases we’ve all used when comparing ourselves to siblings or friends, but if we’re honest, could they also describe our attitude toward Jesus when things don’t seem equal? Join Rick and Steph as they continue a month long series dedicated to exploring passages from The Chronicles of Narnia that mirror truths...

Redemption is mostly seen in a positive, especially when talked about in the context of a relationship with Jesus. But when you slow down to look at the cost, the weight, and pain that comes with the process, does redemption turn into something that’s downright terrible? Join Rick as he launches a month long series highlighting passages in The Chronicles of Narnia that point the beauty and truth o...

You can feel it, and observe the symptoms, but it’s difficult to see with the untrained eye. You can’t help but spread it to others, and some would say it’s downright contagious. The description is often associated with the flu, or a common cold, but could it also be a picture of true discipleship? Join Rick, and guest host Stephanie Hillberry as they examine what a path to maturity in discipleshi...

Serving others—we can do that. Loving others—sometimes difficult, but not impossible. Forgiving others—that’s when things get tough. Join Rick as he welcomes back friend of the show and former co-host Becky (the ‘Beckynator’) to discuss what it means to forgive someone rather than taking offense. Turning to the Bible, they’ll dive into Matthew 18 and the parable of the Unforgiving Debtor. Have you...

At times, discipleship is based upon measuring how many Bible verses you know by heart, or how well you can articulate the existence of God. Head first. What would look like to approach discipleship not as an academic pursuit, but more like something more intimate and familiar, a friendship. Join Rick as he continues a month long series on discipleship by examining the differences between a head f...