Southridge Church Podcast

Life moves fast, and many of us are carrying more than we were ever meant to. In this year-end sermon, we’re invited to pause, catch our breath, and ask an important question: Do we really trust God with our time? As we reflect on the busyness, pressure, and weight of life, we look to the example of Jesus, who regularly stepped away from the crowds to spend uninterrupted time with God. In Gospel o...

We have all had moments of complaining even more so during the holiday season.  What does the Bible say about it?  How can we keep our attitude in check?  Pastor Anna and Pastor Jess discuss these topics from Pastor Scott's message from this past Sunday. Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The Extra Point drop every Tuesday! To hear the Sunday teachings that are discussed f...

Feeling discouraged this Christmas? You’re not alone. In this week’s message, Pastor Scott looks at the Christmas story through a very honest lens, because the birth of Jesus wasn’t wrapped in comfort, ease, or predictable outcomes. It was messy, confusing, painful, and full of unanswered questions. Just like George Bailey in It’s A Wonderful Life, maybe you’re looking back over the year and quest...

What we are attaching our identity to can lead to comparison and in turn, chaos, conflict, and a whole lot of foolishness. But what if the antidote is easier than we may think? Is there a way to live in gratitude and remembrance of who God is that can keep us from that? Listen to Episode 203 of the Extra Point as Pastors Scott and Cheryl discuss all this and more! Sunday Teachings drop every Monda...

The Christmas season has a way of bringing out what’s already inside of us—and for many of us, that’s complaining. We complain about the busyness, the traffic, the long lines, the weather, family tension, and unmet expectations. It feels normal. It even feels justified. But is complaining really that big of a deal? In Week 2 of Christmas with the Kranks, we look at a surprising and sobering story...

Measuring things - success, numbers, attendance, calories - isn't necessarily a bad thing, but the motivation behind the measurements matters greatly. This is where David got it wrong, and where many of us may as well. When we understand this, it should lead us to a life anchored more in God, than any thing else. Listen to Episode 202 as Pastors Scott and Cheryl dive deeper into the Extra Poi...

The holidays are funny—they bring out the best in us… and sometimes the worst. Generosity skyrockets, families reunite, jolly attitudes appear (even from the grumpy among us). But then again… • Fistfights break out over flat-screen TVs 🤦‍♂️ • Moms lose their minds over a Santa photo • “Uncle Larry” mentions politics • And parents lie about a forgotten Elf on the Shelf… again The truth? Christmas...

Many people want the comforts of following Christ without paying the cost... but what if our "comforts" are actually costing us what Christ actually came to give us? Is it worth the cost either way? Listen to Episode 201 of the Extra Point as Pastor Scott dives deeper into his Sunday teaching to share why it is worth the cost to pick up your cross and follow Christ.  Sunday Teachings dro...

In this week’s message, Pastor Scott challenges the consumer-driven version of Christianity that has become so common in modern church culture. Attendance at Southridge is growing, lives are being changed, and God is clearly moving — but with momentum often comes fear, doubt, and the temptation to settle for a comfortable faith. Jesus dealt with the same thing. Crowds flocked to Him as long as He...

There should be a regular rhythm of reflection and remembrance for believers... The trouble it that it can be hard to take time to actually do it when we live such fast paced lives. But what if doing it can help you live less anxious and stress free? Listen to Episode 200 as Pastors Scott and Cheryl dive deeper into the Sunday teaching!  Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The E...

What if the strength you need for tomorrow is hidden in what God has already done? In this week’s message, Pastor Scott walks us through 2 Samuel 22, a moment where David presses pause in the middle of his story. Battle after battle, heartbreak after heartbreak—David stops to remember who God is and everything God has done. And maybe that’s the practice many of us have forgotten. Life moves fast....

Saul's zeal or fervor towards his beliefs ended up causing quite a mess for the Israelites during David's reign - a famine to be exact. But how can zeal or excessive fervor towards certain areas of belief cause harm and spiritual famine in our lives today? How do we respond in spiritually dry seasons? And how can we partner with God to bring restoration and healing to others? Listen to E...

Ever had to clean up a mess you didn’t make? A disaster at work, your kid’s meltdown, somebody else’s decision that suddenly becomes your problem? It feels unfair, frustrating, and honestly… heavy. That’s exactly where King David finds himself in 2 Samuel 21. Israel is caught in the middle of a devastating famine, and the cause isn’t David’s failure at all. It’s a broken covenant from Saul’s past....

Ever been in a place where you feel like all hope is lost? Maybe you have gone a bit too far, rebelled a bit too much, and there is no way God would take you back... In 2 Samuel we see there is actually hope as this story is pointing to an even grander story, and it's in that story that we find hope even when we feel hopeless. Listen to Episode 198 as Pastors Scott and Anna discuss where hope...

Have you ever known the right thing to do and done the opposite anyway? Maybe you’ve made a mess of your life and wondered if there’s any way back. In this message, Hope for the Rebel, Pastor Scott Beha walks through one of the most heartbreaking and beautiful stories in 2 Samuel — the rebellion of Absalom against his father, King David — and shows how it points us to Jesus, the Son of David, who...

Christians often discuss being faithful in many other areas of life, but when it comes to finances, we often skirt around the topic. However, as we fully surrender our lives to Christ, and through His grace at work within us, generosity will flow freely. Are we allowing it to flow freely, or are we living in our current circumstances instead? Listen to episode 197 as Pastors Scott and Cheryl dive...

What do you do when finishing feels impossible? In this powerful message, Pastor Scott shares the inspiring true story of Debra Searle—a woman who rowed 3,300 miles across the Atlantic Ocean alone after her husband had to abandon ship. Her determination to finish the job against all odds becomes a picture of what God calls His people to do. At Southridge Church, our For the Future journey has neve...

The enemy is formidable, but he's not all powerful, and definitely not creative. The key to combatting the enemy, has more to do with your knowledge than you may realize. Listen in to episode 196 as Pastors Scott and Cheryl dive deeper into the Sunday teaching and discuss how we can recognize the enemy's plan of attack, and combat with knowledge found in Scripture.  Sunday Teachings drop...

We may understand justice and mercy separately, but there is a tension to holding them both together in the same space. Whether it comes to your relationship with God, your family and others, holding that tension and knowing how to operate in those moments can make all the difference. Listen in to episode 195 as Pastor Scott and his wife Meghan discuss how this can play out in our lives, especiall...

Ever feel like you’ve messed up too badly for God to still want you? Hiding after failure, ashamed and alone — we often pull away because we believe we deserve the worst. But the story of Scripture tells us something different. From David and Absalom to the cross of Jesus, God shows us that while sin brings consequences, His heart still runs toward His children. In this message, Pastor Scott unpac...

Forgetfulness may seem like it's not that big of a deal, but there are dangers in forgetting the big things! Forgetting who you are, how God has saved you, and what God has given you may lead you into a whole lot of trouble if you aren't careful. Listen in to episode 194 as Pastors Scott and Cheryl dive deeper into the Sunday teaching, and share how we should keep these things at the for...

Have you ever looked at your life, a decision you made, or the mess you’re standing in and thought, “What happened?” We’ve all been there — moments when we knew better, wanted better, but somehow ended up in a place we never intended to be. In this message, Pastor Scott continues our look at the life of David and the consequences of forgetting what’s most important. When Nathan confronts David in...

When confronted with sin, the way we respond matters... most of all, it should lead us to confession. However, whenever something like that is revealed to us, it should always be done from a place of love. Listen in to episode 193 as Pastors Scott and Cheryl dive deeper into the Sunday teaching.  Sunday Teachings drop every Monday and new episodes of The Extra Point drop every Tuesday! To hear the...

Have you ever come face to face with the truth about yourself—and realized you’re the one who needs to change? In this week’s message from our Rise and Fall series, we look at 2 Samuel 12, where the prophet Nathan confronts King David with the words, “You are that man.” We’ll talk about what happens when our hidden sin is exposed, how conviction can awaken our sleeping conscience, and how true rep...

Consequences are often a fall out from sin, regardless of confession or lack of confession... The difference of how bad the consequences may be, often comes into play from the level of community and confession you exercise in life. Listen to Episode 192 as Pastors Cheryl and Anna discuss Pastor Scott's Sunday teaching from 2nd Samuel 11, and just how easily minor infractions can take you to m...