All of the Above

Trevor and Ridgewood member, Jon Cheek, discuss the effects smartphones are having on kids with some help from Jonathan Haidt's most recent book, "The Anxious Generation".

Jonathan and Aaron discuss the life and ministry of Andrew Fuller and William Carey and the impact that their work continues to have on the church today.

Aaron and Jonathan discuss the book The Trellis and the Vine by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne and how it should influence the way we operate as Christians and church members.

In light of our sermon series on 1 Peter, Trevor and Aaron discuss what it means to be a "Post-Christian" society and the opportunities that it presents.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Join Aaron and Casey Markham as they discuss cheesy Hallmark Christmas Rom-Coms and the joy and value they bring to our lives.

The Pastors and Staff of Ridgewood Church pause to give thanks to the Lord for his goodness to us!

This past Sunday in the True Story of the Whole World series, Trevor preached on the Law. In this episode, Trevor and Aaron dive further into discussing the Old Testament Law and how it applies today. ***Content Warning at 29:00 - Trevor and Aaron discuss specifics of Christian sexual ethics***

Trevor and Aaron discuss Kevin DeYoung's book Do Not Be True to Yourself: Countercultural Advice for the Rest of Your Life and where our identity should be found in a culture that tells us to just "Let it Go"....featuring aliens, killer snails, and ice queens.

In light of our upcoming Equip Intensives, Trevor and Aaron discuss how we can read and engage with books well.

Trevor sits down with Reagan Koschel to discuss the importance of conversation in community building, the gospel, and the church. Reagan gives some practical advice on "conversation threading" and how it can help improve our conversations.

In this episode, Trevor and Aaron discuss the article "The Misunderstood Reasons Millions of Americans Stopped Going to Church" by Jake Meador and look at the causes behind the declining number of Americans regularly attending church. Give it a listen...the answer may not be what you would expect!

Deconstruction is a hot topic in today's internet/blogosphere. But what should we make of it? Trevor and Aaron discuss the topic and Joshua Ryan Butler's article "Four Causes of Deconstruction".

Pastors Trevor & Jim discuss the topic of patriotism. Should Christians be patriots? Do we owe any allegiance to our country? Why is this a tough question? Why is Rocky IV the best July 4th film? This and more on today's episode.

Trevor and Aaron discuss what it means to be a Community Maker and a Community Taker and outline ways that we can begin to build community around us.

Trevor and Aaron look at Acts 15 and an article titled "If You're Thinking About Leaving a Church..." by Mark Dever and discuss how to best part ways if you are thinking about leaving a church.

Have you ever wondered why we sing the songs that we sing on Sunday? Or have you asked why some songs don't make an appearance in our services? Nic and Trevor answer these questions and more as they discuss singing and our philosophy on which songs we sing.

Given that the church is made up of people in all stages of life (single, married, married with kids, widowed, etc.), does the church have a tendency to primarily focus on families? Trevor and Aaron discuss this question, 2000s pop, and footballs shaped like brains.

In this episode we take our name seriously! Get your tinfoil hats ready...we are talking about aliens. Trevor and Jim take a look at the essay Religion and Rocketry by C.S. Lewis and discuss the existence of aliens and the impact that it would have on the Christian faith.

Jonathan and Trevor discuss a chapter in Sam Chan's book How to Talk about Jesus (Without Being That Guy) that calls Christians to be unofficial chaplains in their workplaces, gyms, coffee shops, etc.

Aaron and Jim discuss their recent sermons and the tension between faith and works that is seen in scripture.

As Ridgewood Church enters into a season of prayer and fasting, Jonathan and Trevor discuss the topic of fasting, its role in scripture, and significance in the Christian life.

In this mini episode Jonathan talks about the Advent season and tackles the questions "Where did Advent come from?", "What are we supposed to do in this season?", and "Why is there only one pink candle?"

Jonathan and Hannah discuss our responsibility to the kids of the church, how to grow in the discipline of engaging with kids, being aunts and uncles in the faith, and the one children's show that will never grow old.

Listen in as Bryce and Jonathan discuss Joe Rigney's book Live Like A Narnian and ways in which we can be discipled by "breathing Narnian air".

Why sing? Why does God command his people to sing? Why are songs on nearly every page of the Bible? Why has every Christian in the history of the world sung? Give this episode to listen —Especially if you are terrible at singing like Trevor