The Ridge Ankeny
Ridge University Podcast
The Ridge University Podcast is a place to explore and engage with a variety of topics relating to following Jesus in our everyday lives. In each conversation you’ll hear fresh insights and perspectives, equipping you with ways to practically live out your faith. Join us as we discover what it means to live as a Christian in the modern day.
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Jun 17, 2026
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Episodes
The Shift: Retirement w/ Bob Craig 17.06.2026 21:20
In The Shift, we're exploring the impact of major life events on our priorities — including our commitments to faith and church communities. For some, these moments of change lead us closer to God and the family of faith; for others, these transitions put their faith and their priorities to the test. In this episode, host Dayne Logan sits down with Bob Craig, a recent retiree, to discuss how w...
The Shift: Adulting w/ Daniel and Kendall Way 10.06.2026 19:49
In The Shift, we're exploring the impact of major life events (marriage, new jobs, retirement, the birth of a child, etc.) on our priorities — including our commitments to faith and church communities. For some, these moments of change lead us closer to God and the family of faith; for others, these transitions put their faith and their priorities to the test. In this episode, host Dayne Logan...
The Shift: Empty Nesting w/ Mike and Sarah Van Rees 03.06.2026 24:20
In The Shift, we're exploring the impact of major life events (marriage, new jobs, retirement, the birth of a child, etc.) on our priorities — including our commitments to faith and church communities. For some, these moments of change lead us closer to God and the family of faith; for others, these transitions put their faith and their priorities to the test. In this episode, host Dayne Logan...
The Story Behind the Song, Series 1, Ep. 3: "All Hail King Jesus" 22.04.2026 17:29
In The Story Behind the Song, we're taking a look at some of the most beloved and iconic worship songs — past and present — to learn where the songs came from, what they meant to their writers and why they've resonated with worshipers. In this episode, Worship Arts Director Kelsie DeReus joins Dayne and Will in the studio to discuss Bethel Music's "All Hail King Jesus," a son...
The Story Behind the Song, Series 1, Ep. 2: "The Heart of Worship" 15.04.2026 19:03
In The Story Behind the Song, we're taking a look at some of the most beloved and iconic worship songs — past and present — to learn where the songs came from, what they meant to their writers and why they've resonated with worshipers. In this episode, experienced worship leader Will Herron and worshiper Dayne Logan discuss Matt Redman's "The Heart of Worship," a song about s...
The Story Behind the Song, Series 1, Ep. 1: "Build My Life" 08.04.2026 15:49
In The Story Behind the Song, we're taking a look at some of the most beloved and iconic worship songs — past and present — to learn where the songs came from, what they meant to their writers and why they've resonated with worshipers. In this episode, experienced worship leader Will Herron and worshiper Dayne Logan discuss "Build My Life," a song with a singular focus that calls...
The Why? Series 2, Ep. 3: The Person and Work of Jesus Christ 18.03.2026 16:10
Join Ridge Leader Pastor Mike Van Rees and Ridge U host Will Herron as they unpack some of the why behind familiar aspects of church life.
The Why? Series 2, Ep. 2: The Bible 11.03.2026 18:50
Join Ridge Leader Pastor Mike Van Rees and Ridge U host Will Herron as they unpack some of the why behind familiar aspects of church life.
The Why? Series 2, Ep. 1: Communion 04.03.2026 19:56
Join Ridge Leader Pastor Mike Van Rees and Ridge U host Will Herron as they unpack some of the why behind familiar aspects of church life.
The Story Behind Society, Series 1, Ep. 3: Human Flourishing 27.01.2026 21:09
In The Story Behind Society, we're exploring all the ways in which Christianity and its teachings have influenced some of society's most important and quintessential institutions. In this episode, Dayne Logan and Mary Kohlsdorf zoom way out to consider a rather profound aspect of Christianity. The big idea: That the teachings of Jesus are equally suited to helping people form flourishing s...
The Story Behind Society, Series 1, Ep. 2: Health & Social Services 20.01.2026 14:26
In The Story Behind Society, we're exploring all the ways in which Christianity and its teachings have influenced some of society's most important and quintessential institutions. In this episode, Dayne Logan and Mary Kohlsdorf consider how Christian philosophies laid the groundwork for modern healthcare and social services. They also explore how Jesus' elevation of the marginalized (l...
The Story Behind Society, Series 1, Ep. 1: Science & Technology 13.01.2026 20:43
In The Story Behind Society, we're exploring all the ways in which Christianity and its teachings have influenced some of society's most important and quintessential institutions. In this episode, Dayne Logan and Mary Kohlsdorf consider how Christian philosophies laid the groundwork for disciplines such as physics and biology as well as how innovators like Galileo, Copernicus and Nobel dem...
The Ridge U Christmas Special 2025 10.12.2025 23:31
Back for another round of festive fun and trivia are Ridge U hosts Joni Pine and Will Herron alongside good friends Mindy Schardt and Gavin Jerome. Join in the fun as the team put their Christmas trivia knowledge to the test and share some of their own Christmas traditions.
Stories from the Mission Field Series 2, Ep. 3: F Street Church 19.11.2025 17:27
Each year, The Ridge supports missions work all around the world. In this series, we'll take you behind the scenes with some of our partners so you can catch a glimpse of the amazing, life-changing things God is doing in the mission field. In our third and final episode of the second season, we sit down with two Junkyard Youth Group graduates who are working in urban ministry in Lincoln, Nebra...
Stories from the Mission Field Series 2, Ep. 2: Belize 12.11.2025 20:03
Each year, The Ridge supports missions work all around the world. In this series, we'll take you behind the scenes with some of our partners so you can catch a glimpse of the amazing, life-changing things God is doing in the mission field. In our second episode of the second season, we sit down with two Ridgers who very recently returned from a visit to our mission partners in Orange Walk, Bel...
Stories from the Mission Field Series 2, Ep. 1: Shoulder 2 Shoulder 05.11.2025 22:24
Each year, The Ridge supports missions work all around the world. In this series, we'll take you behind the scenes with some of our partners so you can catch a glimpse of the amazing, life-changing things God is doing in the mission field. In our first episode of the second season, we head to Zambia with Brothers Rob and Roger Wheeler to learn about Shoulder 2 Shoulder, a ministry concerned pr...
From the Archives: Neighboring Well - Ep. 3 23.10.2025 21:28
Finishing off our Neighboring Well series, host Will Herron and guest Joni Pine (Ridge Director of Hospitality) discuss how hospitality can play a key role in fulfilling Jesus' command to love our neighbor.
From the Archives: Neighboring Well - Ep. 2 15.10.2025 24:32
In the Bible we read that man can’t live on bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. All of us have needs both practical and spiritual. So what does it look like to love our neighbor when it comes to spiritual need? Join Will Herron and guests Mary Kohlsdorf and Jay Braband as they explore what it looks like to share Jesus through our words and our actions.
From the Archives: Neighboring Well - Ep. 1 08.10.2025 30:12
Jesus once summarized all the teachings of the Jewish law and the prophets in two short statements: Love God with all you are and love your neighbor as yourself. But what does it really mean to love our neighbor well? What does it look like to love those around us in our neighborhoods, workplaces, schools and churches? And what about the people we don't like? Do we really have to love everyone...
The Why? Series 1, Ep. 4: Musical Worship 01.10.2025 15:33
Join Ridge Leader Pastor Mike Van Rees and Ridge U host Will Herron as they unpack some of the why behind familiar aspects of church life.
The Why? Series 1, Ep. 3: Women in Church Leadership 25.09.2025 16:40
Join Ridge Leader Pastor Mike Van Rees and Ridge U host Will Herron as they unpack some of the why behind familiar aspects of church life.
The Why? Series, Ep. 2: Giving Financially to the Church 17.09.2025 17:44
Join Ridge Leader Pastor Mike Van Rees and Ridge U host Will Herron as they unpack some of the why behind familiar aspects of church life.
The Why? Series 1, Ep. 1: Baptism 10.09.2025 18:24
Join Ridge Leader Pastor Mike Van Rees and Ridge U host Will Herron as they unpack some of the why behind familiar aspects of church life.
Encountering God at Work Series 1, Ep. 3: Blake & Meghann Smith 27.08.2025 12:57
Encountering God at Work is a continuation of our series committed to sharing the stories of God’s work in people’s lives at The Ridge. In these episodes you'll have the chance to hear stories of how peoples relationship with God is impacting how they work.
Encountering God at Work Series 1, Ep. 2: Ellie Vaudt 20.08.2025 14:48
Encountering God at Work is a continuation of our series committed to sharing the stories of God’s work in people’s lives at The Ridge. In these episodes you'll have the chance to hear stories of how peoples relationship with God is impacting how they work.
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