RVCC Podcast

You might think "Name your shame" feels vulnerable, gross, and downright terrifying. Why would anyone want to admit to something that they are shameful for? But here's the thing. When we name our strongholds that are holding us back from the life God wants for us. When we see ways that we can begin breaking free from sin...we can begin to heal and make better choices toward breaking the shame cycl...

Can we change negative self-talk to positive simply by using God's Word? Yes! Absolutely! Breaking the shame cycle begins with understanding exactly how God sees us rather than how we see ourselves or how others might see us. Join Mike as he shares a personal story and connects us with God's truth even when we feel at our worst. Self-talk begins by being in the Bible. Like what you're seeing onlin...

Sharing the Good News in an uncertain world might seem impossible. How can we be disciples right now? Join Jeff as he shares ways that we can be an influence to others, make a real impact, and bring back community by being disciples like Jesus in different ways. In 2022, let's be disciple-makers! Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast:...

Join our Teaching Team as they discuss some of their favorite and more challenging sermon series from 2021. Even pastors struggle sometimes with what they preach.  Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Fac...

Check out Part 2 of our "A Year in Review" roundtable discussion with our Teaching Team. We love being able to have this Podcast so that we can dive a little deeper into things from off the stage. It's great to have a discussion with all of you! We hope you share and enjoy!

We're keeping things fun this holiday season with some Christmas-themed episodes here at RVCC. Can Christmas lights really make a difference in one dark neighborhood in Pierce County? Join Mike, Jesse, and Krystal as they discuss how one little girl changed one neighbor's heart towards decorating for Christmas and is growing every year into something more.  If you're local to the Pacific Nort...

You have to admit, there are some really bad Christmas songs that are out there. Mike counts down the top worst Christmas songs in this fun podcast this week. What are your least favorites? Answer our poll! Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

How do we go about finding peace in times of stress and worry? Why does peace feel impossible? Is it as easy as welcoming God into moments of anxiety and conflict? It boils down to honoring one another in our differences, building up one another, taking action steps for our own mental health before we criticize someone else's. Watch Erika speak into this in this message. Like what you're seeing on...

Have you ever wondered what Christmas movies are loved by the church staff? Probably not but we're going to tell you anyway! Join Mike and Erika as they discuss Christmas favorites in this fun episode. Kicking off the holiday season has never been more fun.  Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc -...

Gratitude is a virtue that can transform every situation we encounter. But we have to practice it to experience that transformation. We are going to work on developing a theology of gratitude by looking at five different examples of people in the Bible who were able to give thanks in difficult circumstances, and we’ll see that we can do the same.

Is there believable unity in a racially divided world? Can racial reconciliation happen in the church? This past Sunday we were pleased to welcome a guest speaker to RVCC Parkland. Lonnie Arnold is the associate pastor at New Salem Baptist, a predominantly black church in Tacoma. Recently, Lonnie invited a few white pastors and some fellow black pastors to join him for a conversation. That initial...

This month our teaching series is True Virtue as we are examining four virtues that seem to be on the decline not only in our world but also within the church. Today we are going to be addressing two of those virtues – honor and integrity. If you haven’t watched/listened to those messages yet either here on the podcast or on our YouTube Channel , you might want to wait on this until you do to have...

Your integrity is easier to keep than it is to recover, but none of us are beyond the reach of God’s ability to restore us. Join us as we continue in our series called "True Virtue". Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect...

As Christians, telling our story to others doesn't have to be terrifying. It also doesn't have to be a soapbox of theology either. It simply is sharing how God has shown up in your life or the life of someone you know. It's as easy as telling a story about a friend. Join Mike and Sandi as they chat and tell stories in the final episode in the B.L.E.S.S. series here on the Podcast. Grab a paper and...

Should we honor others who have different values than us? Should we honor others who don't honor God in their lives? What does it even mean to honor others above yourself? As we begin our series called "True Virtue", let's begin by talking about what it really means to honor others. The Bible talks a lot about honoring God, those in authority, those around us so it's worth a healthy discussion. Li...

We want to encourage you to share your story with others. In the book BLESS, they break down the storytelling process into three parts. Mike would like to share his story of how God completely changed his view of what friendship is really like. Our hope is that by hearing Mike's story you will feel encouraged to share your own! Email us at story@rainierview.org to tell us your story! Like what you...

The question of "why is it important to share my story?". Oh boy, what a question, right? Sharing my story?! That could cause people to think I'm not who I am. That could mean I have to talk about being a Christian and we all know how that goes for some. Why is this so hard? Jeff shares the important measures behind why we need to share our stories so that we can bring others into God's story! We...

Service begins with a mindest before a skillset. Mike shares a great story that tells more about how serving goes behind physical action. If you haven't read " BLESS: 5 Everyday Ways to Love Your Neighbor and Change the World ", we highly recommend that you do! In the chapter on service, this book recommends a tool to help you ask questions and listen to your neighbor so that you can best serve th...

There are benefits to serving others. God is on a mission in this world. When we serve the way Jesus calls us to we join God on that mission and get to see the world through his eyes. Serving others can feel overwhelming when we're dealing with things like anxiety. It can also sometimes feel like more than we can handle. Join Corey as we discuss more what it means to serve and while it isn't about...

The importance of eating together is Biblical. Literally. Creating trust with others and building relationships is a big part (if not the most important part) of discipleship. Mike shares tips and ways to get over some anxiety hurdles when it comes to inviting others for a meal. No matter if it is in your home or elsewhere. Take time this week to invite someone for lunch or out for coffee!  L...

As Christians, we need to reclaim the lost virtue of hospitality if we are going to be like Jesus. That means building trust with others and relationships! If we are going to be a blessing to others and earn the right to share our faith. Because when we are unheard, we feel alone and unloved. But, when we are heard, we feel known and experience love. One of the best places to help others sense the...

Christians are often known for talking more than listening. Part of relationship building and discipling others is listening. It doesn't start and stop with a "how are you today?", listening to one another goes deeper. Before you can have those deeper conversations, you need to start with understanding smaller aspects of who they are. Ask these kinds of questions: Where are you from? Tell me about...

What does it mean when we say, "Don't be a Fixer" ? When we listen to others, it's easy to feel the pressure of trying to "fix" the situation or the noise that is going on in our own heads. We don't have to be Jesus in these moments but love like him. Here are ways that we can be better listeners as a way to love our neighbors. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainie...

Building a relationship with God and others around us begins with prayer. There are a lot of reasons why people don't pray but in this episode, Mike, Noah, and Krystal talk about why beginning with prayer is important. How it leads us to a relationship with Jesus and opens our hearts to love like Jesus. Before we "Google" anything, a relationship with God is far more important. Even in the waiting...

Are you praying wrong? Really though, are we taking the time to pray first and with boldness? Join Jeff as we begin our new series called B.L.E.S.S. We give tactical practices for our rhythms to walk with Jesus. Beginning first with why praying should be our first plan of action in our Christian walk. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Pod...