Podcasts

Ridge Podcasts

Take us on the go through the Ridge Podcast channels. Our Ridge Weekly Message Podcast is the audio home for Sunday sermons and special events, as well as our Beyond the Sermon series, in which we explore the message themes more deeply with help from the teacher. Meanwhile, our Ridge University Podcast is home to original series centered on faith, life, and what it means to live as a Christian. Our newest Ridge Podcast, The Ridge Family Podcast, explores relevant family topics and practical ways to grow together as a family in our faith. Check them out below! 

Beyond the Sermon

The Weekly Message Podcast examines Bible-based messages that teach how to live that out. And if you’re looking to go deeper, check out our Beyond the Sermon (BTS) episodes. These supplement our weekly message and feature a Q&A with the pastor that provides additional context, insight, and application steps based on the week’s message. 

Ridge University

The Ridge University Podcast is a place to explore and engage with a variety of topics relating to following Jesus in our everyday lives. In each conversation you’ll hear fresh insights and perspectives, equipping you with ways to practically live out your faith. Join us as we discover what it means to live as a Christian in the modern day. 

Ridge Family Podcast

The Ridge Family Podcast is hosted by our Ridge family team. This podcast will explore relevant family topics, provide insights from the Bible, and share practical ways to grow together in faith. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or simply passionate about building a strong family foundation, this podcast is for you.

After the Pod Events

At the conclusion of select podcast series, we like to gather listeners and the hosts together to answer follow-up questions and hear a range of perspectives on the topics presented. After the Pod event details will be listed on the Ridge Events page. 

Past Series

The Story Behind the Story

Hosts: Will Herron &  Seth Sparks
Fictional stories create the foundation for a multi billion dollar industry. Whether its books, movies, plays, or tv shows, audiences around the world are drawn back again and again to similar plot lines and narrative themes. But why is this so? Is it just entertainment or is there something deeper going on? And what does it have to do with Christianity and the Bible?
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Caring for Aging Parents

Host: Julie Wiemann
While death is inevitable for us all, having discussions with our loved ones about medical interventions and end of life is difficult.  So what kinds of conversations should we have with our aging parents or elderly family?  How can medical professionals assist in those discussions?


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Faith and Finance

Hosts: Will Herron & Travis Shelton
Join Host Will Herron and financial coach, speaker, and writer Travis Shelton (Meaning Over Money/travisshelton.com) as they unpack eight principles to stewarding finances the way God intended. 
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Foundations

Hosts: Various
What does it mean to be a “disciple” of Jesus? How should I read the Bible? Who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do? Join various Ridge U podcast hosts as they explore these questions and more in our Foundations series.
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How Should We Pray?

Hosts: Will Herron &  Vivian Kinkade
While prayer is one of the primary ways we grow in our relationship with God, it can also prove to be the most challenging in terms of practicing it. So what does the Bible say about how we should pray? Is it possible to hear God’s voice in prayer? Join Ridge University host Will Herron and special guest Vivian Kinkade as they discuss ways we can grow in our prayer life with God.  
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Neighboring Well

Hosts: Will Herron, Jay Braband & Mary Kohlsdorf
Jesus once summarized all the teachings of the Jewish law and the prophets in two short statements - one related to our love for God, the other, love for our neighbor. In this series we explore what it looks like practically love our neighbor in our neighborhoods, workplaces, schools and churches.  

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Parent of a Prodigal

Hosts: Doug Applegate & Kris Schlemmer
Being the parent of a prodigal child can be a painful experience for both parent and child. In “Parent of a Prodigal”, hosts Doug and Kris look at what the Bible teaches on this subject while offering practical steps to navigate the challenges and heartache of being the parent of a prodigal.
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Big Questions of Faith

Hosts: Will Herron & Dayne Logan
“Does God really exist?”, “Why does God allow suffering?”, “Can we really trust the Bible?”. “Big Questions of Faith” aims to tackle the toughest questions posed to Christianity in a conversational way.

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Encountering God

Host: Joni Pine
Encountering God is a series committed to sharing the stories of God’s work in people’s lives at The Ridge.



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Live Better Series

Hosts: Various
Jesus said that He came that we might have life and have it to the full (John 10:10). But what does that look like exactly? How can we live the life God intended spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally speaking? Listen in as we explore these areas and more in our Live Better series. 
Spiritual Practices to Live by
Refining Your media filter
Glorifying god through physical health

Walking Through Suffering

Hosts: Will Herron & Dr. Barb Braband
Despite the reality that each of us will encounter some form of suffering at some point in our lives, most people tend to avoid the topic. One might argue, why would we want to dwell on the difficult things in our lives? Isn’t it better to simply hope for the best or plan to face hardship when it comes?

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From the Archives

Host: Dayne Logan
From the Archives” takes a look back at some of the most memorable and impactful sermons from the past several years and then sprinkles in a little modern context. Covering a multitude of topics, these archived messages are sure to challenge and encourage you afresh today.
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The Story Behind Sports

Hosts: Will Herron and Seth Sparks
It's estimated that global spend on sporting apparel alone will top $300 billion by 2030. While it’s clear that sports are a global phenomenon transcending culture and century, it's not always clear why. How do we explain the gravitational pull of sports and why does it matter to us as followers of Jesus?
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An Atypical Life

Hosts: Will Herron and Kerry Lust
Unless disability is a part of your life, it can be hard to comprehend just what it looks and feels like. In this series, “An Atypical Life,” we hear from Kerry Lust. Kerry’s son, Brandon (15), was diagnosed with autism at an early age and since then, Kerry and her family have been learning to embrace, appreciate and adapt to their atypical life. 
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