Rediscovering Faith

Send us your questions and reflections! The story ends with joy. Returning to the restoration of the Temple in 2 Chronicles, this final episode celebrates what happens when God's people consecrate themselves, gather together, and once again experience His presence. Revival isn't ultimately measured by attendance or activity—it's measured by hearts awakened to God and lives transform...

Send us your questions and reflections! Is church something you attend, or is it a community where you belong? In this episode of Rediscovering Faith , we turn to Acts 2 to rediscover God's vision for the Church—not simply a weekly gathering, but a family that learns, prays, serves, and grows together. Discover why authentic relationships are one of God's primary tools for shaping our fa...

Send us your questions and reflections! Discipleship was never meant to stop with us. In this episode of Rediscovering Faith , we explore Paul's words in 2 Timothy 2:2 and discover God's beautiful pattern for spiritual growth: Paul invested in Timothy, Timothy invested in faithful people, and they invested in others. Following Jesus isn't about having all the answers—it's about...

Send us your questions and reflections! None of us were meant to follow Jesus alone. In Episode 2 of the BUILT Together series, we explore Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 and ask a deeply personal question: Who tends your lamp? Spiritual drift rarely happens overnight. More often, our passion for Christ slowly grows dim through distraction, disappointment, or isolation. That's why God has designed the Ch...

Send us your questions and reflections! Was the Christian life ever meant to be lived alone? In this first episode of our BUILT Together series, we explore one of the most overlooked truths in Scripture: God builds people through people. Looking at 2 Chronicles 29:15 , we discover that the Temple wasn't restored by one faithful Levite—it was restored because "they gathered their brothers...

Send us your questions and reflections! The Bible was never intended to stop with us. In the final episode of our BUILT in the Word series, we turn to James 1:22–25 and discover that God's Word not only transforms our hearts—it sends us into the world to live out the Gospel. James compares Scripture to a mirror that reveals who we truly are. But seeing the truth isn't enough. Followers o...

Send us your questions and reflections! In this episode of Rediscovering Faith , we continue our BUILT in the Word series by exploring Jesus' powerful teaching in Matthew 7:24–27 . The difference between the wise and foolish builders isn't what they heard—it's what they did. Many Christians spend years reading the Bible, attending church, and gaining biblical knowledge. But Jesus te...

Send us your questions and reflections! What did Jesus mean when He said, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples" ? In this episode, we explore John 8:31–32 and discover that reading the Bible is about far more than gaining knowledge. Jesus invites us to abide —to remain with Him, make our home in His Word, and allow His truth to shape our hearts over time. We'll also...

Send us your questions and reflections! s the Bible a collection of disconnected stories, or is it telling one unified story? In this episode, we journey with two discouraged disciples on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24:13–35 , where the risen Jesus teaches one of the most important Bible studies ever given. Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He shows that the entire story of Scripture point...

Send us your questions and reflections! What is the Bible really for? Many people approach Scripture either with guilt because they don't read it enough or with frustration because they find it difficult to understand. But in John 5:39–40, Jesus offers a surprising perspective: the primary purpose of the Scriptures is to lead us into a relationship with Him. In this first episode of our BUILT...

Send us your questions and reflections! Why do some prayers seem unanswered? What should we do when God feels distant or silent? In this final episode of the Built Through Prayer series, we explore Jesus' teaching in Luke 11:5-13 and discover how persistence, trust, and relationship shape our understanding of prayer. We'll examine biblical reasons prayers may be hindered, the difference...

Send us your questions and reflections! "I don't have time to pray." It's one of the most common reasons people struggle to develop a consistent prayer life. But what if the issue isn't a lack of time—it's a lack of margin? In this episode, we look at the prayer habits of Jesus and discover practical ways to create space for prayer in the middle of busy schedules, fam...

Send us your questions and reflections! Can Christians really hear the voice of God? If so, how can we know it's God and not simply our own thoughts? In this episode, we explore Jesus' words in John 10:27: "My sheep hear my voice." We'll discuss how God speaks through Scripture, the Holy Spirit, wise believers, and circumstances while learning why God's Word must alwa...

Send us your questions and reflections! Many Christians want to pray but aren't sure where to begin. In Luke 11, Jesus responds to His disciples' request by giving them a model for prayer that has guided believers for centuries. In this episode, we walk through each petition of the Lord's Prayer and discover how it can become a practical framework for daily prayer. Learn how to appr...

Send us your questions and reflections! Why did the disciples ask Jesus to teach them how to pray instead of how to preach, heal, or perform miracles? In Luke 11:1, they recognized something unique about Jesus' relationship with the Father. His power, wisdom, and ministry all flowed from a life of prayer. In this episode, we explore why prayer was so central to the life of Jesus and what it m...

Send us your questions and reflections! In John 1:40-42, Andrew encounters Jesus and immediately goes to find his brother Peter. It's a simple act of invitation, but its impact echoes throughout history. Andrew reminds us that following Jesus is not merely about personal spiritual growth—it's about helping others encounter Christ as well. In this episode, Pastor Evan Ryder discusses how...

Send us your questions and reflections! In Episode 4 of our BUILT series, we explore a truth that runs throughout the New Testament: God never intended for us to follow Jesus alone. Hebrews 10:24-25 reminds believers to encourage one another, provoke one another toward love and good deeds, and remain connected to the community of faith. In a culture that often treats faith as a private matter, Scr...

Send us your questions and reflections! In Episode 3 of our BUILT series, we explore how God's Word forms a strong foundation for the Christian life. Using Psalm 1 as our guide, we discover that spiritual growth is often more like growing deep roots than achieving instant results. Just as a tree planted by streams of water can endure seasons of drought, followers of Jesus develop strength and...

Send us your questions and reflections! In Episode 2 of our BUILT series, we explore one of the most important foundations of the Christian life: prayer. In Luke 11, the disciples make a surprising request of Jesus: "Lord, teach us to pray." They had witnessed His miracles, heard His teaching, and watched His ministry, yet they recognized that everything Jesus did flowed from His relatio...

Send us your questions and reflections! What is the difference between the wise builder and the foolish builder in Matthew 7? Surprisingly, it isn't what they heard—it's what they did. In this first episode of our Built series, we explore Jesus' famous parable of the two builders and discover why spiritual maturity is measured by obedience, not merely information. Storms reveal our...

Send us your questions and reflections! What if your faith is part of a much bigger story? In this episode of Rediscovering Faith , we conclude our series on how the Gospel moves from person to person by exploring Hebrews 12:1–3 and the powerful image of the “great cloud of witnesses.” For generations, ordinary believers have carried the Gospel through suffering, endurance, faithfulness, and grace...

Send us your questions and reflections! What happens when the Gospel moves beyond familiar boundaries? In this episode of Rediscovering Faith , we explore Acts 8:26–40 and the remarkable story of Philip and the Ethiopian official. This powerful encounter reminds us that the Gospel is always moving outward—crossing cultural, geographic, spiritual, and social barriers through ordinary people willing...

Send us your questions and reflections! Christianity is not something the Church invented—it is something the Church received and carried forward. In this episode of Rediscovering Faith , we explore First Corinthians 15:1–11 and reflect on Paul’s powerful words: “What I received, I passed on to you…” The Gospel began as Good News about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and generation aft...

Send us your questions and reflections! What kind of faith shapes generations? In this episode of Rediscovering Faith , we explore Second Timothy 1:3–7 and the story of Timothy’s grandmother Lois and mother Eunice—two ordinary believers whose sincere faith helped shape a future church leader. Before Timothy preached, traveled with Paul, or led churches, he first witnessed authentic faith lived out...

Send us your questions and reflections! How does the Gospel actually spread? Before church buildings, livestreams, seminaries, and institutions, the message of Jesus moved from person to person through ordinary relationships. In this episode of Rediscovering Faith , we explore John 1:35–51 and discover how Andrew, Philip, Peter, and Nathanael remind us that faith is often carried through simple in...