Ridge University Podcast

Communication is a two way street - we talk and we listen. But how do we go about hearing God’s voice? How can we know it isn’t just one of the many voices inside our head or that we are just speaking to ourselves?  Join Ridge University host Will Herron and special guest Vivian Kinkade as they unpack some ways we can go about growing to hear God’s voice in prayer. Resources:  How to Hear God: A S...

If any relationship is to be healthy, good communication is vital. When it comes to our interacting with God, prayer is a key part of our relationship and yet for many, it can prove to be the most challenging.  Join Ridge University host Will Herron and special guest Vivian Kinkade as they explore why prayer is so important and discuss ways we can grow in our prayer life with God.   Resources: How...

Why do bad things happen to good people? It’s no wonder man has been grappling with this question for centuries given the prevalence of cruelty, pain, suffering and death throughout all of human history. Add in the fact that Christians claim to follow a God who is benevolent and merciful and good, and the head-scratching begins. Join guest host and Ridge Marketing and Communication Manager Dayne L...

Few could doubt the monumental impact the Bible has had over the course of history. Yet for most, it remains nothing more than a classic piece of literature. For Christians however, it is considered to be God's primary revelation of truth regarding who He is and His will for us as His creation. But what reason do Christians have for such a claim? Why should we base how we live on a book that i...

When we look at the world, we see lots of faith traditions that all appear to reinforce similar value systems and moral standards. Further, the followers of these religions often express their faith in similar ways — through religious observances, prayer and charitable work. In light of this, is it possible that all religions are actually pointing to the same basic truth? Or put a different way: I...

While billions of people across the globe profess belief in a god or some sort of higher power, millions of others do not. So what evidence do we have for belief in God and in particular, the God of the Bible? Join guest host and Ridge Marketing and Communication Manager Dayne Logan and Ridge Director of Discipleship Will Herron as they explore some key pieces of evidence pointing toward the exist...

We’ve explored what the Bible has to say about the rich and the poor but what next? Listen in as Rob and Roger share how these Bible passages have propelled them out into meeting the basic needs of others both locally and internationally.  

Rob, Roger and Will continue the series by discussing key passages of Scripture that speak to the responsibility of those with resources. Listen in as they discover how our responding to the poor can be part of our worship to God. 

One clear thread that runs through the Bible is God’s care for the poor. We also find much teaching when it comes to the rich. Join Will Herron and guests Rob and Roger Wheeler as they explore God’s call upon us as western Christians when it comes to poverty in the world. 

Join series host Doug Applegate and special guest Kris Schlemmer as they discover how, even with a prodigal child, your life can still be full and have purpose. For a list of resources related to this subject area click ⁠ here⁠ . 

Join series host Doug Applegate and special guest Kris Schlemmer as they address some of the harmful things parents of prodigals often do and say to themselves. For a list of resources related to this subject area click  ⁠here⁠ . 

Join series host Doug Applegate and special guest Kris Schlemmer as they look to Scripture to help define what the word "prodigal" really means. For a list of resources related to this subject area click here .

Finishing off our Neighboring Well series, host Will Herron and guest Join Pine (Ridge Director of Hospitality) discuss how hospitality can play a key role in fulfilling Jesus command to love our neighbor.

In the Bible we read that man can’t live on bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. (Matt 4:4) All of us have needs both practical and spiritual. So what does it look like to love our neighbor when it comes to spiritual need? Join Will Herron and guests Mary Kohlsdorf (Ridge Director of Outreach) and Jay Braband (retired pastor/Ridge U teacher) as they explore what it looks...

Jesus once summarized all the teachings of the Jewish law and the prophets in two short statements: love God with all you are and love your neighbor as yourself. But what does it really mean to love our neighbor well? What does it look like to love those around us in our neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, and churches? Join host Will Herron and guests Mary Kohlsdorf (Ridge Director of Outreach) a...

A recent Gallup poll discovered that 70% of Americans dislike or hate their job. For many, work has become a means to a paycheck and little more. In this final episode of the Faith and Finance series, host Will Herron and financial coach, speaker, and writer Travis Shelton ( Meaning Over Money / travisshelton.com ) explore what God says about our work and how that can change the way we steward our...

In the Bible, generosity plays a key role not only in God’s relationship with us but also our relationships with others. So what does this look like when it comes to our finances? How much should we give? How do we decide where to donate our money? Join host Will Herron and financial coach, speaker, and writer Travis Shelton ( Meaning Over Money / travisshelton.com ) as they discuss what a life of...

When it comes to spending there can be extremes: We can either spend too much or hoard what we earn. Join host Will Herron and financial coach, speaker, and writer Travis Shelton ( Meaning Over Money / travisshelton.com ) as they uncover what lies behind these behaviors and propose a healthy balance when it comes to how we spend what we’ve been given.

Saving money isn’t everyone’s default. Even if we do save, we are still posed with questions: How much should I save? What should I be saving for? Join host Will Herron and financial coach, speaker, and writer Travis Shelton ( Meaning Over Money / travisshelton.com ) as they tackle these questions and explore saving as a biblical ethic.

To steward something well, we must be intentional. But what does it look like to be intentional with our finances? Join host Will Herron and financial coach, speaker, and writer Travis Shelton ( Meaning Over Money / travisshelton.com ) as they discover how budgeting can move from being a dreaded idea to a life-giving tool.

In the western world, debt has become a familiar part of people’s financial life. But at what cost? Join host Will Herron and financial coach, speaker, and writer Travis Shelton ( Meaning Over Money / travisshelton.com ) as they highlight the dangers of debt and propose some healthier alternatives.

What does a life of contentment look like? And why do so many struggle to find it? Join host Will Herron and financial coach, speaker, and writer Travis Shelton ( Meaning Over Money / travisshelton.com ) as they discover the key role a healthy perspective of money plays in finding contentment.

Host Will Herron and financial coach, speaker, and writer Travis Shelton ( Meaning Over Money / travisshelton.com ) unpack the first principle to stewarding finances well: The way we view money changes everything about how we handle it.