Riverbend Podcast

Student Pastor Doug Congdon shares astounding similarity of Romans 7 & 8 with one of the most famous patriotic speeches ever.

Using Luke 4:16-21, Community Group Pastor Scott Vermillion shares with us concrete ways to put into practice what Jesus taught - especially as it pertains to caring for those who suffer.

PROVERBS 23:22-23 –22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. 23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—wisdom, instruction and insight as well.

PROVERBS 26:4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him.

PROVERBS 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Using Acts 2 and examples from the early church, Pastor Scott reminds us how God can tell us when to stop, and when to go - and to always use the map!

Through Titus 2:1-8, Young Adults Ministry Director Leigh Congdon shares two important points to remember for all women in loving and leading others.

Using 1 Cor. 14:34,35., Tracy J leads a discussion designed to be in front of our culture in understanding and celebrating women and their roles. featuring Tracy Johnson (Red Tent Living Magazine), Paulette Schwartz Care and Support Pastor), Samantha Cooper (Student Ministries Director), Susan Kennedy (Children;s Ministry Director)

Using Romans 12, former NASCAR Chaplain Dale Beaver reminds us of the power and purpose of community and the local church.

Like He did with Paul, God uses others to blast holes in our fortresses that become windows and doors - revealing the light of God's mercy and grace.

Is the Church dying and can it be resuscitated? Through the life, journeys, and teachings of Paul, we learn.

How do we define success compared to Jesus' method? Studying the life of Paul gives us a much different take on a life well lived than modern culture.

Easter Sunday: We conclude our study of Psalm 118 with the realization that thru Jesus, death is not the end, and God's love is greater than all.

What are the three of the most baffling existential questions that humans wrestle with? Psalm 118 offers some answers, and Jesus can take us home.

Student Pastor Doug Congdon reminds us of the power of embracing our weaknesses and sharing our strengths thru Psalm 18 and 2Cor 12:9 in part four of our lead up to Easter.

Student Ministry Pastor Doug Congdon delves deeper into Psalm 118 drawing our attention to the Garden of Gethsemane and Jesus' last moments.

Psalm 118 shows us the ABC's and steps 1,2,3 of how truly amazing God's love is for us.

Psalm 118, and the evidence of scripture, proves that out of all the unsubstantiated, crazy conspiracy theories out there, one stands true and enduring: The resurrection story. "His love endures forever".

Ever wonder what God's ultimate design is for you, and just as importantly, those around you? Simple to know, but more difficult to practice, but in the end it's a lot less hassle.

What we attribute to the human spirit is life-giving, the hope of Christ in us. When we project that, we give hope to others. 1 Cor 4:7-12

Pastor Dave reminds us that there are 3 great reasons to take good care of the bodies God has given us.

Thru Psalm 139, Pastor Dave examines the incredible creation that is our human bodies. And, heart surgeon Mark Felger provides insight into the complexities of our miraculous hearts.

Missions and Outreach Pastor Aaron Foor touches down on John 1 and reminds us that science, faith and mission can peacefully coexist.

Ever wonder why bad things happen - like the origins and nature of evil? Pastor Dave dives deep in explaining the relationship between faith and science re: evil from Genesis 2,3 - and why the apple shouldn't get such a bad rap...

Out of nothing...? Is that possible? Pastor Dave launches this series with a bang(!) as we look into how and where science and faith can - and can't - reconcile. From the beginning of it all, in the beginning...