The Ridge Community Church

Nick Buerger is a Financial planner and one of the leaders of Financial Peace University at The Ridge. He Joins the podcast to talk about FPU, healthy money habits, and how we can talk about money with others. Sign up for Financial Peace University here

Week 1 of our “Against the Grain” series.

The lead pastor of The Ridge, Mark Weigt, joins the podcast to talk about culture, how it affects us, and more!

A special "Super Showdown" message.

Marissa joins the podcast to share about her mental health journey, what she has learned over the last few years as a mental health advocate, and what it was like to talk to the Suicide Lifeline. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 200+ crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 9-8-8. It is availa...

Week 5 of our "Rewire" series.

Ben made the decision to go to counseling earlier this year, and he shares what that experience has been like, the hesitations that he had going in, and some helpful thoughts on what to do if you are considering it. You can find mental health resources at theridgecc.com/rewire

Week 4 of our "Rewire" series.

Will Hutcherson is a national speaker, the founder of Curate Hope, and a Next Gen/Youth Pastor of 15 years. He is the co author of the book Seen: Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens Through the Power of Connection. In this event, you will learn practical ways to help the kids and students you know have better mental health.  Will also takes time to answer questions that parents and...

Week 3 of our "Rewire" series.

Licensed Professional Counselor Amber Wirth joins the podcast for part 2 of her conversation with John. In this half of the conversation she shares some helpful practices when talking with anyone going through a mental health challenge, including a partner.

Week 2 of our "Rewire" series.

Licensed Professional Counselor Amber Wirth joins the podcast to help us identity and heal from trauma. In part one of this two part conversation she shares some surprising examples of trauma, how it affects our brain, how it affects how we feel and how we can heal from it. Trauma Brain Diagram

Week 1 of our "Rewire" series.

The Serenity prayer is often used in 12 step programs and recovery groups, but it can help anyone. Jeff Petersen joins the podcast to share how he has seen its impact in the lives of others and how the work of recovery isn't just for those with an addiction.

A message from Mark to kick off the new year.

The message from "Christmas at the Ridge" service.

Week 3 of our “It Is Well” series.

You've been encouraged to invite someone to Christmas Eve Service, but you are not really sure how to do it? Forrest Anderson shares some helpful and practical tips that have helped him.   For invites to Christmas, visit theridgecc.com/christmas

Week 2 of our "It Is Well" series.

Pastor Oleg is the Pastor of New Hope Eurasia a church in Moldova that has made such an impact on Eastern Europe through their willingness to serve others. Pastor Oleg has an amazing faith journey and he shared with us how he came to faith in the Socviet Union, the persecution he faced then and still faces now, and what it really means to suffer for Jesus.   Want to hear more from Pastor Oleg...

Week 1 of our "It Is Well" series.

Last year Kimberly attended Winter Wonderfest as a guest and it made a huge impact on her  and her family. In this episode of the podcast Kimberly shares what made Winter Wonderfest so impactful, what you should do if you are on the fence about coming, and more.   You can find out more about Winter Wonderfest at theridgecc.com/livebig

Week 4 of our “Live Big” series.

Care Net is a crisis pregnancy center in Milwaukee that offers a range of services from ultrasounds, pregnancy counseling, post abortion counseling, classes, and lots  of other resources to care for Women and their child holistically. Nate and John chat with the Executive Director of Care Net, Rachel Schepp. She shares with us more about CareNet, some stories of women who have been impacted b...