RCF Podcast

Jesus warned of wolves in sheep's clothing that would creep in the church. How can we spot them? Why do we need to be concerned about them? And how can we guard ourselves from their deception? In this week's episode of the RCF Podcast, we discuss this important topic and why it matters for college students.

Do you ever find yourself not caring about anything? Do you lack any motivation? Many people struggle with apathy from time to time. What should we do about it? Michael Ives is back on the podcast to share helpful wisdom from God's Word to help you navigate this difficult topic. We extended the podcast by a few minutes this week because the content was that helpful!

Do you ever struggle with the question "Am I really a Christian?" Are you saved? How can you be sure? On this week's episode, Seth Rambikur, a pastor from Exeter Chapel in Exeter, RI, joins the discussion. 

This week's episode is part 2 of our discussion about how a Christian should approach dating. Matt & Alis Henderson discuss several more principles that Christians should consider, showing how Scripture guides us, even in modern day relationships. 

In our previous episodes on the topic of dating, we discussed WHO to date. But this time, we're talking about HOW to date. As Christians, should we simply date like the rest of the world? Or should our dating life look differently? Matt & Alis Henderson dive into this topic on this week's episode of the RCF Podcast. This is part 1 of 2.

In this week's podcast, we're talking about the promises of God. We often run to God's promises for comfort and hope, but can we really claim all of the promises of God that we find in the Bible? Are they all for us today? Rex Fisher, pastor of Perryville Bible Church in Wakefield, RI joins the podcast this week to tackle this topic.

We are often told that the best thing that we can do is to follow our own heart. A Christian may pause and recognize the danger in such direction, but what about the "new heart"? Can we follow that as a Christian? These are some of the questions that we'll address in this week's episode. Mike Martin, pastor of Sardis Baptist Church in Canton, GA joins us to provide biblical gui...

As Christians, we know the Great Commission, but why is it so ignored? Why aren't all Christians making disciples? How can we change this? If this command was so important that it was the last recorded words of Jesus before His ascension into heaven, we cannot neglect it. We'll talk about why making disciples is so important, why it is not being done, and how we can take the first step t...

Is there anything in the Bible to guide us in what we wear? Does God even care? What factors should be involved in deciding what to wear? In this episode, Matt & Alis discuss why this is an issue that Christians should not ignore. We'll give practical questions to ask before putting on clothing, jewelry, etc.

We often have conversations with students about current worship music. Why don't we sing some of the most popular worship songs? In this episode, we explain our reasoning and give some helpful criteria for choosing songs to sing. RCF student leader, Jelani Pool joins Matt and Alis for this episode.

What revolutionized our prayer life? One simple addition. This episode will give practical help to guide you toward a healthy and meaningful prayer life.  Prayer is a difficult spiritual discipline to persevere in. If you struggle to pray because you find it boring or repetitive, this is the episode for you. We'll also address the question from the previous episode about how Bible intake affe...

What is the most crucial spiritual discipline? We believe the answer is Bible intake. Why? Because it affects all of the other spiritual disciplines. In this episode, we discuss why it is important to intake more of the Bible in your everyday life. And we also talk about ways to practically apply this discipline. 

This is part 2 on the topic of alcohol. How should Christians choose whether or not to partake of alcoholic beverages? What considerations especially apply to college students? In this episode, we focus on WHY people often drink alcohol, and how the Christian life affects that decision. Charles Fields, pastor of Line Baptist Church in Foster, RI joins us again for this discussion.

Is it sinful to drink alcohol? How should a college student handle alcohol? What are some considerations that Christians should be aware of when deciding whether or not to partake of alcoholic beverages? This episode of the RCF podcast will give some helpful questions to consider to help you make wise, God-honoring decisions on this subject now and for the future. Charles Fields, pastor of Line Ba...

What should we do with Psalm 137? Is God okay with harming young children? This psalm is often brought up by those who don't like the Bible or who want to disregard some parts of it. How should we understand this psalm, and does it actually have anything to say for our lives today? Randall Curtis, pastor of Frenchtown Church, joins us again to tackle a really difficult passage of the Bible. ...

We can tend to live in the moment without much consideration for the years ahead, especially when we are in our younger years (like college). But why is it important to look ahead? God cautions us in Scripture against looking ahead to worry (Matthew 6:34) or to presume upon God (James 4:13-15), yet we are not to live only in the moment. On this week's podcast, Jim Menzies joins us to talk abo...

There's been a lot of hype lately around "revival" breaking out on college campuses. Why are people so excited about this? How should we think about these events? We'll discuss these things and look for biblical guidance regarding how we should approach not only revival services, but other similar events as well.  We will specifically talk about repentance, God's presence,...

Does God always relate to people in the same way? Or has He changed some things? Does that mean God has changed? In this week's episode, we'll talk about several of the hardest passages of the Bible and why we find them so difficult to accept. Randall Curtis joins the podcast once again for this episode.

Is God obligated to love us? After all, we are made in His image and for His glory. In this week's episode, Randall Curtis, pastor of Frenchtown Church in East Greenwich, RI joins us to tackle this question and the underlying assumptions that can cause us to go off track when thinking about God's love. 

Is the Christian life fun? Should it be fun? Does following Jesus take the fun out of life? Should we pursue enjoyment? This week's episode explores how we should view life and where we should find our enjoyment. Do you have a question for a future episode? Email us at podcast@rhodyfellowship.com.  

Identity is a major topic these days throughout the world. Everyone is looking for their identity. As Christians, what does it mean to find our identity in Christ? Why does it matter in our everyday life? Jim Sole, a pastor from Quidnessett Baptist Church in North Kingstown, RI joins the podcast this week to discuss this important topic.

How do we make decisions regarding non-moral issues? (i.e. Which job offer should I take?) Does God always care what we choose? If the Bible doesn't talk about it, does it matter what I choose? As a follow-up to our first episode on decision-making (Episode 5), Phil Curtis, Executive Director of the Ministry Training Network of Southeastern New England, is back on the podcast this week to dis...

Do you need encouragement? How should we encourage one another? Whose responsibility is it to encourage? In this week's episode, Matt seeks to answer those questions by looking to God's Word.  If you have questions or suggestions for a future podcast, submit them to podcast@rhodyfellowship.com. 

Do you ever feel like anxiety, worry, fear, and panic are taking over your life? Where does it come from? How does God want us to deal with it? This episode will provide biblical guidance to help you navigate anxiety and panic, and help you find peace in the midst of difficult circumstances. Got questions about what you've heard? Do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at podcas...

We all go through seasons of suffering and sorrow. Is God still in charge during those times? How should we respond? This episode of the RCF Podcast deals with this topic as Jay Ridenour, pastor of First Baptist Church of Sudbury, MA joins the discussion.