Riverside with Luke Stradley

SUPPORT RIVERSIDE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/riversideministry/membership ______________________________________________________Welcome to episode 2 of Riverside Field Notes! Every angler knows the frustration of a fishing slump. You throw every lure in the box, change locations, and still come home empty-handed. But slumps don't just happen on the water—they happen in our faith, too. In...

SUPPORT RIVERSIDE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/riversideministry/membership ___________________________________________________________ Welcome to the very first episode of  Riverside Field Notes . Over the past few years, what started as a small Instagram page has slowly grown into something much bigger than I ever imagined—a ministry using fishing and the outdoors to point people to Christ....

RIVERSIDE ETSY SHOP: https://riversidestorefront.etsy.comSUPPORT RIVERSIDE HERE: buymeacoffee.com/lukestradloRIVERSIDE LINKTREE:https://linktr.ee/riversideflyfishing___________________________________________________________________________Sometimes men go to the river searching for peace, silence, and escape. But sometimes the very place we run to in order to get away becomes the place where God...

RIVERSIDE ETSY SHOP: https://riversidestorefront.etsy.comSUPPORT RIVERSIDE HERE: buymeacoffee.com/lukestradloRIVERSIDE LINKTREE:https://linktr.ee/riversideflyfishing______________________________________________________What does the Bible actually say about conservation, stewardship, and caring for creation? In this video, we dive into Scripture to explore what God says about the earth, humanity’s...

RIVERSIDE ETSY SHOP: https://riversidestorefront.etsy.com SUPPORT RIVERSIDE HERE: buymeacoffee.com/lukestradlo RIVERSIDE LINKTREE:https://linktr.ee/riversideflyfishing _______________________________________________________________What does it really mean to be “called” by God? In this video, we look at Moses, the burning bush, and the excuses we make when God calls us into obedience. From fear an...

RIVERSIDE ETSY SHOP: https://riversidestorefront.etsy.comSUPPORT RIVERSIDE HERE: buymeacoffee.com/lukestradloRIVERSIDE LINKTREE:https://linktr.ee/riversideflyfishing_______________________________________________________________What if the reason you’re still stuck is because a part of you doesn’t actually want to change? In this honest and unfiltered Riverside episode , we react to a powerful mom...

If you follow Jesus, you have a mission—and most people are missing it. In this message, we break down what the Bible actually says about the mission of every Christian. Looking at the Gospel of Matthew 28:19–20 (The Great Commission) and the events of Acts of the Apostles 2 (Pentecost), we see a clear picture: following Jesus doesn’t lead to comfort—it leads to movement. This isn’t about becoming...

RIVERSIDE ETSY SHOP: https://riversidestorefront.etsy.com SUPPORT RIVERSIDE HERE: buymeacoffee.com/lukestradloRIVERSIDE LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/riversideflyfishing _______________________________________________________________ What if the purpose of your life isn’t what you think it is? Most people believe their purpose is to do something for God… serve more, try harder, stay busy. But what i...

RIVERSIDE ETSY SHOP: https://riversidestorefront.etsy.com SUPPORT RIVERSIDE HERE: buymeacoffee.com/lukestradlo RIVERSIDE LINKTREE:https://linktr.ee/riversideflyfishing We spend so much time on things that don’t actually matter. Traditions. Distractions. Even things that feel important in the moment—but fade fast. And somehow… Easter gets pulled into that same category. Eggs. Bunnies. Candy. But he...

RIVERSIDE ETSY SHOP: https://riversidestorefront.etsy.com RIVERSIDE TSHIRTS: https://www.bonfire.com/store/riverside-ministry/ SUPPORT RIVERSIDE HERE: buymeacoffee.com/lukestradlo There’s a kind of loneliness that no one sees. You can be surrounded by people… Laughing, talking, showing up every day… —and still feel completely alone. A lot of men live here. We don’t talk about it. We don’t say it o...

SCRIPTURE MEMORIZATION CARD DECK: https://riversidestorefront.etsy.com A lot of people say, “Jesus never actually claimed to be God.” But is that true? In this video, we’re not relying on opinions, traditions, or assumptions—we’re going straight to the words of Jesus Himself. Because while Jesus may not have said the exact phrase “I am God,” He made claims that would’ve been unmistakable to the pe...

Sometimes the difference between success and failure isn’t talent. It’s simply following through. There was a time I spent nearly two hours fishing the same hole and caught absolutely nothing. Eventually I packed up and moved on. But right after I left, another fisherman walked up, made a few casts… and caught a beautiful fish in the exact spot I had just been standing. In that moment, I realized...

If Jesus is God… why does He pray to the Father? This question has confused Christians, skeptics, and critics for centuries. Some assume that Jesus praying must mean He isn’t truly God. But when we look carefully at Scripture, we discover something much deeper about who Jesus is and what He came to do. In this video, we explore the biblical answer to this question by looking at the Trinity, the in...

Over the weekend, the headlines reminded us again how fragile this world really is. Nations rage. Power shifts. Leaders fall. And suddenly the stability we assume is always there feels uncertain. Psalm 46 was written for moments like this.“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble… Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way.”This video is not about political comment...

Sometimes things break on the river. Today it was my fly rod. But as frustrating as that moment was, it reminded me of something deeper: God has always done His best work through broken things. The Bible is full of people who were flawed, weak, and deeply imperfect — yet God still chose to use them. Moses was a fugitive. David was a sinner. Peter denied Jesus. Paul persecuted the church. And yet,...

In this sermon from John 4:27–42, we explore what happens when Jesus meets someone exactly where they are — and knows everything about them. The Samaritan woman didn’t leave the well with a theological argument or a polished testimony. She left with something simple: “He told me everything I ever did… come see.” That’s the power of the Gospel. In a world that feels increasingly unstable — where in...

SUPPORT RIVERSIDE HERE. https://www.etsy.com/shop/RiversideStorefront In this episode, instead of going through and explaining part after part of the Sermon on the Mount, we simply read through the text together. Grab your Bibles, your pens and highlighters and join me as we dive into the word together!

Support Riverside Here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RiversideStorefront A Sunday morning church service in St. Paul, Minnesota was disrupted when anti-ICE protesters stormed into Cities Church mid-worship, chanting phrases like “ICE out” and “white supremacists," "Nazi racists," and "white pigs." The moment was tense, loud, and intentional—right in the middle of a gathered c...

In this Bible study of Matthew 3–4, we walk through the key moments that prepare the way for Jesus’ public ministry: John the Baptist’s message of repentance, the baptism of Jesus, and the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. SUPPORT RIVERSIDE HERE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RiversideStorefront

Thankfulness is an integral part of the Christian walk. Thankfulness and Christianity go hand-in-hand. Thankfulness is a prerequisite to Christian faith. Comment your thoughts. Riverside Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RiversideStorefront Passion of the Christ Crucifixion Scene: https://youtu.be/xoiF8skHYAc?si=pciYX6nvAjwfLBL5

Many people say, “The river is my church.” But is that really true? While God’s creation reveals His glory (Romans 1:20), the Bible makes it clear that the church is something far deeper. In this video, we’ll explore the difference between enjoying God in nature and belonging to the body of Christ. You’ll learn:• Why the river can inspire worship—but cannot replace the church• What Scripture teach...

In this video, we look at three important takeaways for the Church after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Tragedies like this force us to pause, reflect, and ask what God is calling us to do in response. The three takeaways are: 1) Check your heart 2) Don’t wait for the revolution 3) Get involved The Church cannot afford to be passive in times like these. We need to be grounded in Scripture, fir...

Christianity isn’t a hobby—it’s a way of life. In Romans 12:1–2, Paul urges us to offer our whole selves as “living sacrifices,” not just weekend devotion. Faith isn’t meant to be something we keep in a Sunday box. Jesus wants every part of our lives—our work, our family, our habits, our time. When we stop conforming to the world and let God transform us, life changes. Faith isn’t a pastime—it’s t...

Ever felt like you’ve been casting all day and your net still comes up empty? In this video, we dive into John 21:1–14, where the disciples fish all night and catch nothing... until Jesus shows up on the shore. Just like those empty nets, our own efforts can leave us frustrated and worn out. But the good news? Jesus meets us in failure with grace, provision, and hope. If you’ve been feeling stuck,...

Who’s the Main Character—You or God? In this video, we dive into the powerful story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to explore what it really means to put God above ourselves. In a world that constantly tells us to “follow your heart” and “make it about you,” Scripture reminds us of a higher calling. 🔥 Point 1: We are not the main character—God is. 🔥 Point 2: The altar isn’t for comfort; it’s...