RVCC Podcast

Jesus dealt with grief. He also responded to grief differently in each interaction he had much as we do too. Join our guest, Sarah Goodale, as she beautifully walks us through a story of a time when Jesus grieved with and for his friends. Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Jesus suffered anxiety, too. He dealt with the pressure of a horrific death that he had to face. So, how do we navigate anxiety when we face it? Join Jeff as he walks through this with us. Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

When our blood boils, when we feel angry, and when outrage rises ...we can find peace in knowing that Jesus had to control his outrage too. Join Joe as he breaks down how we can learn from Jesus' example and control our own anger and outrage. Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Jesus felt heartbreak, too. In very similar ways that we might have. Join Erika as she shares more about who Jesus really is in our series around He Gets Us™. Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Jesus struggled too. In very similar ways that we might have. Join Joe as he kicks off our series around He Gets Us™. Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Join Jeff, Joe, and Krystal for Part 2 of our episodes around the He Gets Us campaign. Part 1 can be found via Episode 150. In this episode, we talk a little more about who Jesus really is and introduce our "He Gets Us" message series which will be an invitation to open up a conversation with others on this topic. Find out more about He Gets Us on their website.   Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

How do we know the feelings that we feel are the right feelings? Join our guest, Eddie, as he leads us through the last part of our Betterness series. Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

He Gets Us is a campaign that has taken social media by storm and not in a lot of ways that we even expected. Both sides of the spectrum seem to have a lot of questions and just general things to say (or yell). Join Joe, Jeff, and Krystal, as they work to get to the center of He Gets Us and the main message that we want to send to others.  Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

When we begin to spiral and bitterness starts to take root in situations of our lives, how do we best get out of that spiral? Join Jeff as he talks about the power of pause and why it works in our everyday lives. Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Have you ever had those questions about faith, the Church, or Christianity and gone, "Yeah, I gotta 'ask for a friend' on this one?" We hear you! It isn't easy to question our faith or ask the tough questions about relationships, money, and the Bible...the list goes on. Our Teaching Team comes together in this roundtable to try and best answer some more of the questions that you've submitted. Join Joe, Erika, and Jeff in this episode.  Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Join Joe in this message as he breaks down how we can simplify going from bitter to better. Ridding bitterness from our lives will ensure we don't spread things that can have a negative impact on our lives and those around us like wildfire. For more on our "Betterness" sermon series, be sure to catch past audio sermon episodes or visit our website for the online message library.  Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

REPLAY EPISODE: Join Erika as she sits down with Dr. Joe Grana who was a professor at Hope International University when she was a student. Dr. Grana answers great questions like "How do you navigate the academic nature of Bible reading and the personal nature of Bible reading?" in this not to miss podcast that lines up perfectly with our series "Old Habits. New Life". Visit our website for all of our past messages online or listen to audio sermons right here on the podcast. Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

If joy and relationships have felt withered in your life, this might be the reason. Join Jeff as we navigate through why this reality check is needed before it begins to creep into our lives. Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Heaven may not be exactly what you think. Jeff spends time in this message discussing more why heaven might not be so boring as some often make it sound and what the Bible says about it. If you're curious if heaven is even remotely real, we encourage you to listen to this message. Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Join our Children's Ministry Pastor, Cassandra, and Jeff as they discuss some interesting facts from the book, What Most Parent’s Aren’t Telling You: Four Insights About Parents That Should Radically Impact Your Ministry. It might just surprise you how similar families are who both attend and don't attend church regularly. We are more on the same page when it comes to the values we want for our kids than we might think! Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Does hell exist and does hell even matter still in the Christian faith? Or here's an even bigger question. If God is so loving, why does He allow people to go to hell? Join Joe as we continue in our "Asking for a Friend" series to hopefully help answer some of these tough questions around "the bad place." Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

If you just Googled, "Why do I struggle with my faith?", you've landed in the right spot. Struggling with faith is completely normal! Erika navigates us through why we struggle sometimes with our faith and even how we might be able to help others who are doing the same. Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Welcome to the second annual "Year in Review" Part 2 where the RVCC Teaching Team sits down to discuss the incredible ways that they saw God move throughout the year as well as share some of the challenges along the way.  Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Welcome to the second annual "Year in Review" Part 1 where the RVCC Teaching Team sits down to discuss the incredible ways that they saw God move throughout the year as well as share some of the challenges along the way. Listen to Part 2 in the next episode.  Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Merry Christmas, RVCC Family! We understand that this time of year might not always feel joyful for everyone. But no matter where you are today both physically and emotionally, our prayer is that this message brings you just a little closer to the joy that God brings to us. In today's service, you'll hear the "Joy TO the World" message from Jeff, and enjoy a special feature from our partners at Missions of Hope International. Text "JOY" to (253) 753-2296 for a free eBook! Join us for Christmas Eve Services! Learn more at rainierview.org/christmas! Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

We doubt because faith can seem pointless. Especially in the waiting. Especially if we have been taught that God is just waiting to punish us if we mess up like a game of "Whac-A-Mole." Join Joe as he navigates us through Malachi and why we should still put faith in God when everything feels pointless. Join us for Christmas Eve Services! Learn more at rainierview.org/christmas! Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

What If Faith Might Cost Me Something? We all struggle with the wants and desires that are before us. We wall want something that is wrapped up in a big red bow. How does faith guide us when we feel like this? What does it really mean to be generous? Jeff helps us navigate through these thoughts in this message. Join us for Christmas Eve Services! Learn more at rainierview.org/christmas! Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

As humans, we collectively love the idea of justice being done to everyone else, we hate the idea of justice being done to us. Join Erika as she navigates us through Malachi and the question, "Where is the God of justice?" Join us for Christmas Eve Services! Learn more at rainierview.org/christmas! Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Lonnie Arnold from New Salem Baptist in Tacoma took the time to visit and share his message about how we need each other to help the Body of Christ function in a way that moves the Kingdom. If you have ever felt like you are less than (or more than), listen to this message. Join us for Christmas Eve Services! Learn more at rainierview.org/christmas! Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Before we close Season 2 with our final recorded podcast, we just want to spend a moment thanking each of you for being here. There's also a fun replay of a Christmas episode from 2021 where Mike and Erika share the best Christmas movies. Enjoy your holiday season and we will be back with SO much more in 2023! Join us for Christmas Eve Services! Learn more at rainierview.org/christmas! Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Does it make sense to believe in God? Join Joe this week as we continue in our sermon series, "REconstruction".  Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Being in Malachi during our "REconstruction" Series has certainly proved to have some tough biblical topics. Sometimes we read one passage from Scripture and then another that doesn't seem to "match up". So what does the Bible say about Interracial Marriage? Does God not want my worship if my marriage ends in divorce? Join Joe and Jeff as they dive a little deeper into these questions. Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

What do we do when leaders let us down? Especially leaders in our church or churches we know well? Join Joe as he dives into this "not so simple and easy" question. Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Giving is a topic in the church that can spark so many feelings. When we struggle with the rhythm of giving, where do we even begin? When times are hard, how do we give? Does giving really do anything? Jeff shares more in this segment from our Rooted experience. Find out more about Rooted: https://www.rainierview.org/rooted Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

How is God there for us when everything feels doubtful? Faith sometimes feels useless, Deconstruction is a big topic, and frankly, we don't always have the best examples when it comes to leadership in the Church. How can we restore our faith when doubts fill our minds? Honestly, we can't answer every question over a Sunday message but we can give the invitation to have a conversation and offer ourselves to actually listen. Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

What does it mean that God hated Esau? Does this mean God hates me if I don't have a solid relationship with Him? Jeff takes a moment to explain more of this first chapter in Malachi as we enter into our new series called "REconstruction". Don't miss these segments as they help us better interpret the Bible when it feels confusing.  Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Join us for this episode as Erika breaks down how celebrating helps us remove doubt. When things feel hard, when we feel like we can't find the steps through the darkness, we can be reminded of the celebrations and victories that God carried us to. God never promised that we would understand and know every single path that He has called us to take but He does promise us the beautiful vision that He has for our lives.  Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

If you've been with RVCC for some time or even right here online, you probably know Mike Parejo. He is our previous Parkland Campus Pastor and Digital Ministries Pastor. Mike recently stepped down from vocational ministry and from being on staff at RVCC. However, he remains very active at our church. He and is family plan to still attend and make Rainier View Christian Church their home. This isn't the "usual" routine for a pastor who steps down at their church but we're so thankful that Mike and his family are still a big part of our church family. We asked Mike if he would tell us more about his story of coming to this discussion and he graciously took a moment to share it with us. Here's Mike... Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

After certain series, our Teaching Team enjoys deep diving a little more into the discussions that needed to be cut due to time restraints on the platform. If you would like to catch up with the series messages, be sure to check out past episodes 118, 120, 122, and 124. As for this episode, join Jeff, Erika, and Joe as they discuss further more about the "Yes Regrets" series.  Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

What would be different if only I had reached out? We work to discover this regret together as Joe uses both a recent event and an event from the Gospel to how things can be different when we reach out, lead with forgiveness and seek reconciliation where it needs to be met. Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Want to know how to change your life? You NEED community! Community Groups are life-changing and when we find the right connection, our spiritual growth is impacted. Join us in this episode as we sit down with Rachel Custard who is a member of RVCC. She tells her story of coming back "home" with the support of her community group here at the church. Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

What if I had done the right thing? This kind of regret can stem from relationships, our careers, our faith, or how we even share our faith. Join Jeff as he shares a story from the Bible that shows us that it is more about what is on the inside than what is on the outside. Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

We sat down with Joe in this podcast episode so that he could share more of his story and journey with everyone. He also shares what led him to Rainier View Christian Church with a more in-depth look at why the multi-ethnic initiative and the importance of women in ministry is such a large part of his story. Joe beautifully shares about vibrant faith through tragedy in his family and how it is so impactful. It takes us putting ourselves aside and listening to these stories for them to continue being impactful and making a difference. Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.orgRVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewccRVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Continuing in our sermon series, "Yes, Regrets", Joe uses an example in the Bible to understand what it means in taking the risk to trust Jesus, to pursue God's grace. Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

If you Google, "Do affinity groups belong in Church?", you will encounter articles that span both sides of the spectrum on this. Are affinity groups gospel-centered? Is there a problem with people who have a common secular interest, such as sports, meeting in the church? What do affinity groups have to do with building community? Jeff and Krystal sat down with Amanda who has helped lead our volleyball affinity group in the past. She gives a clear picture of why affinity groups belong in church and how they are a valuable discipleship tool.  Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org. Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact. Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. -- Get Connected: Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Do you ever say, "If only I had done the work!"?   In Week 1 of the"Yes, Regrets" series, Pastor Jeff takes us through what it means to have regrets and just how many times is God willing to give us a second chance.    Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org.   Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus?  Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact.    Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give.   --   Get Connected:   Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

Join Jeff, Mike, and Erika as they break down some of the bigger takeaways from the series "Everday Spirituality". What does it really mean to Pursue God, Engage in Community, and Make a Difference? Is there a specific way that Jesus has called us to spend time with him and with others? What does it mean to serve others? We cover some of these questions in this episode.  Find our times & locations to visit us in person or online at https://www.rainierview.org.   Interested in understanding more about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus? Reach out so we can do that same at https://rainierview.org/contact.    Be a part of supporting this ministry and our community at https://rainierview.org/give. --   Get Connected:   Website: https://www.rainierview.org RVCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc RVCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc

What does it mean to "grow young" in the Church? In this episode, you literally will hear straight from some of our students how they have been impacted and empowered by attending summer camp. Stories of how their lives were changed and how eager and excited they are to encourage change in those around them! This is why camp scholarships, volunteers, prayer for camps, and all of the above are so critical in creating next steps and life changes for the next generations to come. Because it only ripples from one person to the next. Let's listen in, have some laughs, and be inspired to keep continuing in the mission of growing young. Find out more about RVCC Students at rainierview.org/students. 

Community and discipleship go hand-in-hand. Building relationships with one another and allowing ourselves to guide and be guided is beyond valuable in our faith. Let's join Mike as he uses Joshua as an example of why this is so. 

What is a Covenant? Promise, but like a binding Contract between two parties; think “unbreakable vow” level. The Bible actually has several covenants, but the New Testament talks of them as Old and New. So what does that mean? Join Jeff and Erika as they dive deeper into this discussion.

What does it mean to pursue God and how do we do it? Join Jeff in this week's message around Everyday Spirituality.

How do we reach young adults with the Gospel when faith feels pointless? How do we help college students connect with their faith when they leave home for college? We join with Katie Mott today who is spending the next couple of years working in college ministry.  Help Support College Ministry at CCF Ministry or at everycampus.com! 

What does discipleship even mean? Join Jeff as we work together to discover what everyday spirituality for everyone looks like.    Download this week's notes and evaluation HERE!

Staying with our "Back to School" theme and leading into Serve Sunday in September, we sit down with Jay Brower (Community Connections Director of Bethel School District) to chat more around the question of: "Can serving a local school make a difference?". There truly is a way for everyone to share their gifts to help benefit and make a difference within the schools that we pass by every single day. Sign-Up for Serve Sunday at rainierview.org/servesunday. 

The rhythm of our patience should be set by nonother than the Holy Spirit. How do we get back into that rhythm when we get out of step? Join our guest teacher, Bobby Hughes, this week to find out more.

Self-Control is something that takes work. Much like a tug-of-war. Join Dave as he shares more about how we can practice self-control and why we need to do this together.

Back to School is here and it's time to start thinking about all of the things we need to buy for our kids, schedules, homework, all the things. But have you thought about what it means to serve your local schools? In a world where there is so much heated debate over the school system, there needs to be a different approach to how we support our local school districts. Join us as we sit down with Joel Zylstra (Public Information Officer) and Claudia Miller (Family & Community Partnerships) of Franklin Pierce Schools in Washington State to have an open and candid discussion around what it means to partner with local schools and why it is so important. 

What power are you trusting in? We view gentleness as a weakness in today's world. How should we be reacting and serving the world around us? Join Jeff as we discuss gentleness in today's message.

Kindness is never random. We will only practice kindness to the extent that we have received it. Join Jeff as we discuss more.

Join us this week for a very special service as we partner with Missions of Hope International. Mary Kamau shares how God is moving in the far reaches of Africa. Don't miss this!    Learn how you can sponsor a child through MOHI!

Faithfulness is sticking with it even when it feels like there’s nothing in it for you, but what does that look like? Join Jeff as we continue in our "Navigating a Polarized World" series.

What if we looked at joy in a different way? Jesus led a life of upside down joy. What does that exactly mean and how is it different from how others might live their life? Join our guest, Troy Gardner (Regional Director of Samaritan's Purse), as he shares a message about this.

Does sponsoring a child really make a difference? Especially when it feels like these organizations are so far away from our own backyard? The short answer is YES! But don't take our word for it. Join us as we hear from Wallace & Mary Kamau, founders and directors of Missions Of Hope International. These stories you will hear will inspire you to want to make a difference. Learn more about how you can sponsor a child! Learn more about MOHI: https://mohiafrica.org/about/team/

Is the Book of Titus the rulebook for life that we’ve been needing? Mike, Jeff, and Erika of the RVCC Teaching Team join Krystal today to expand on their messages from the “The Good Life or a Life That is Good” series. This timely study of Titus is a reminder of how our spiritual influence impacts those around us. Resources Mentioned: “NIV Compact Bible Commentary” by John H. Sailhamer  “Titus (LifeChange)” by  The Navigators  For more ways to take next steps and make life change, subscribe to the RVCC Podcast on your favorite platform.

How do we find peace in a polarized world? That "priceless peace" that we all long for through hard times and anxiety. Join our guest teacher today, Dave, as he shares more from our study of how the Fruits of the Spirit can help us navigate a polarized world.

Love: Not a feeling but a commitment to sacrifice for the good of others. Who do you need to build a bridge with this week? Who do you dislike that you need to better understand their life or situation? Who can you sacrifice something for (think more your kindness, your presence, your words rather than money, but listen as God leads) without any expectation of anything in return?

To wrap up our Titus Study, Erika gives a message on how the good life allows both boundaries and grace. We're allowed to hold both when it comes to relationships with others. Here's why.

A truly good life means I need to be saved from myself. You don't need to be the hero of your story. In this message, Mike shares more from Titus about why we don't have to be "good enough".

Continuing in our sermon series, "The Good Life or a Life That is Good", Mike shares more about why investing in relationships is so important. As we study Titus, we're learning more about leadership and the values that we should be instilling in our everyday walks. It all begins with the heart and how we influence others.

In this episode, we sit down with Mike, Erika, and Jeff as they share a little more about each of their messages during our series, "Old Habits, New Life". The series revolved around some of the rhythms we need to be practicing to grow in our faith. They might feel like "old habits" but they really do guide how we should live our life.  

We might ask the question, "Who is leading my life?". We are all being led, but not every voice leads us to a life that is good. Join Jeff as he talks about how the world wants to "offer us the good life", but faith offers us so much more as we begin this study in Titus.

We recently had the honor of Pastor Jose guest preaching at RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham as well as on RVCC Online. When we get to partner with Tahoma Church, it is always an incredible time. From singing together to eating together, we love worshiping with our family at Tahoma. We hope you enjoy Pastor Jose's message as much as we did!

Jeff and Krystal take time to sit down with Elizabeth as she shares how she and her family honor the sabbath and rest in their busy seasons of life. Elizabeth and her husband, Dale, have raised nine incredible children and have one of the biggest hearts for the community. Take time to listen and enjoy some of the beautiful practices that she and her family share.

Do we really need to honor the Sabbath? In this busy world, how on earth can we take one day a week to rest? Join Jeff as he talks more about how we can honor the Sabbath in some simple ways that make a difference.

Summer camp for students, especially Christian-based summer camp, might feel like a "why is this even needed?" question. Why is summer camp important? A large and glaring reason is simply where we've been for the best few years when this podcast was recorded. The pandemic has really isolated students and it has been difficult. Jeff, Trevor, and Erika all share their different experiences of camp and why it was so valuable for them to attend. We hope that this episode encourages you to reach out to students in your own life to invite to camp and maybe even support them in getting there! Sign-Up for RVCC Middle School and High School Camps: rainierview.org/events  Give to RVCC Summer Camp Scholarship Fund: pushpay.com/g/rainierview

If church is feeling stagnant, this is an episode you will want to listen to. Church was never designed to come in, listen, and leave. It's meant for SO much more!

Does it feel like your prayers are bouncing off the ceiling? Or, maybe you wonder how we're supposed to pray? Jeff discusses more about prayer, why it works, how we pray, etc. in this message. 

Is POP Culture evil? Should Christians avoid ANYTHING POP Culture related? Listen to Mike and Erika's take on this topic in this week's RVCC Podcast episode. 

Join Jeff in our series "Old Habits. New Life" as he shares some fresh ways that you can be in the Bible. If you're feeling a little out of touch with your faith, this is a great place to start.

Join Erika as she sits down with Dr. Joe Grana who was a professor at Hope International University when she was a student. Dr. Grana answers great questions like "How do you navigate the academic nature of Bible reading and the personal nature of Bible reading?" in this not to miss podcast that lines up perfectly with our series "Old Habits. New Life". 

Why does the Bible matter? It's just an "old book", right? Join Jeff as we kick off the "Old Habits. New Life." series with this important question.

We've wrapped up our "Movement" series and it's time for the Teaching Team to once again sit down and dive a bit deeper into the content. Join Mike, Trevor, Erika, and Jeff in this Roundtable Discussion. 

This Easter message revolves around how having a relationship with Jesus and taking the next steps to baptism and joining community have nothing to do with perfection. We don't need to show up perfect before God to be in a relationship with Him. In fact, He's the one we need to be leaning on. We hope this message fills a movement within you today! If you're interested in next steps, be sure to reach out to us at info@rainierview.org. 

What exactly did John even mean by calling Jesus "The Word"? Mike and Jeff do a deeper dive on both how the Jewish audience and the Greco-Roman audience would have understood that term: "The Word".

This week we ask the question, "Am I missing out on seeing God’s power at work because my legacy is focused on something other than serving others? ". As we are closing out our series, "Movement", this final message takes a deeper look at what it really means to live a Christian life from "being about me" to "leaving a legacy".

In this podcast, we answer the question: "Is Digital Ministry relational?" Join Jeff, Erika, and Krystal as they share how Digital Ministry has impacted them personally and how they've seen God work. If you have questions surrounding Digital Ministry or are even a part of anything surrounding an online church campus, this episode is something that might encourage you. 

How do we move from a moment of faith toward a life of maturity? True spiritual maturity flows from a life committed to grace AND growth. Join Trevor as he moves through some of the Book of Acts and how we can learn from the foundations of the Church.

Erika recently put together her first LEGO set and now she is hooked. Learn about some interesting facts you may or may not have known about LEGO, why LEGO is a great tool to help relieve stress and anxiety, and more in this fun podcast. 

How do we go from curiosity to life change when we have so many questions still about faith, the Bible, and even God? It is OK to ask questions about the Bible. It is ok to not know everything. It is OK to say, “I love Jesus and I’m ready to declare that, and I’ve got a lot of questions.” Join Erika in this message straight from the Bible about how one man's curiosity and another's willingness to listen changed everything.

We are in our series called "Movement" as this podcast was recorded. Discussing the movement towards spiritual growth and what that pathway might look like for someone. We have been in the Book of Acts and we know this part of the Bible, while a part of the New Testament, still can be confusing. Jeff and Mike try their best to help break down some questions for you in this episode.

As Christians, we should engage curiosity, not an argument. All too often Christians are seen as the most judgmental people because of how we handle conversations with those who don’t believe as we do. We need to remember that nobody ever is argued into a relationship with Jesus.  James 1:19 - "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”

In a world where spirituality is the last thing on people's minds, how to talk about Christianity with a Non-Believer can go several ways. But the greatest challenge to the church is not atheism, it is apathy. Join Jeff in this video as he discusses the movement from critical to curious.

The term Racial Reconciliation seems to set people on edge. You ask one person what it means or why racial reconciliation is important and you'll get a completely different answer from someone else. In this episode, some of our team sat down with Lonnie Arnold, Executive Director of the Racial Reconciliation Network, to have an open conversation around this subject. Lonnie opens his heart and reality to all of us. Don't miss listening to this episode. 

Join us for Celebration Sunday! Celebrating is a fun spiritual rhythm that is so important. We need to take time to be thankful for how God is moving in our lives and in our community. This is what this Sunday is ALL about. Grab some confetti and let's celebrate! Interested in being baptized? Message us!

We have wrapped up our Relationships series and it's time to bring the teaching team together to roundtable discuss some of the areas of each topic that didn't quite make it to the Sunday message. Join Jeff, Erika, Eddie, and Mike as they discuss marriage, singleness, parenting, and loving your enemies in this podcast.

How to love your enemies...what a rough conversation to have, right? Eddie Johnson, area director of Lakewood Steilacoom Young Life, guest speaks at Rainier View in this message. His personal stories will really dig deeper into the heart of loving your enemies.

Keeping up with goals and objectives during this time of year can feel like the energy in the battery is quickly running out. Join Trevor, Mike, and Erika as they gives tools and ideas around what helps motivate them to set goals, keep goals (or even get rid of them), and keep moving forward in the most gracious of ways. 

Really, why is parenting so hard? Especially modern parenting these days. We're faced with judgment, different opinions, and how to parent with love and logic, all of the things! Mike takes time in this message to break down how to parent with biblical principles and put trust in God.

Each of us in this room are more than our relationship status. God loves you independently of the love you are receiving on earth. Join Erika this week as she speaks into being single and why a diverse community of relationships is so important. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

Relationships are a part of God's amazing design. Sometimes, they aren't as simple and easy as we would like them to be. When it comes to marriage, you might wonder if it is even worth it to be married or stay married. Join Jeff this week as he discusses ten different points about marriage that are backed by biblical principles. Even if you are single, this is a great episode to listen to and be encouraged how God wants our marriages to thrive. 

Rising above shame isn't easy when we lean into our hiding places. When we leave things in the dark. Rising above shame means allowing God to illuminate our lives. To find freedom from shame by seeking what God really wants for our lives. We don't have to overcome shame on our own. This Week’s Takeaway: “Shame cannot survive being spoken.” -Brene Brown Main Passages: Acts 19, Ephesians 1:15-23, 1 Corinthians 15:17-19, Ephesians 5:12-14

Shame doesn't belong in our hearts and in our lives but it is something that we deal with consistently. How do we experience freedom from shame? Watch for Jeff's sermon on how "Shame Doesn't Belong Here".    This Week’s Takeaways:   And if shame is a foreign invader to our hearts and minds – that means it doesn’t belong.   3 Steps to Experience Greater Freedom from Shame   -Choose to believe the God of the Universe wants you to be free of feelings of shame.  -Recognizing shame is a foreign element to our heart, mind, and soul.  Honestly confess the struggle so you can change your mind about yourself.   But there’s one more step: tell someone.  Anyone.  You’ve got to verbalize this to another human being.    Today’s Main Passage: Romans 8

You might think "Name your shame" feels vulnerable, gross, and downright terrifying. Why would anyone want to admit to something that they are shameful for? But here's the thing. When we name our strongholds that are holding us back from the life God wants for us. When we see ways that we can begin breaking free from sin...we can begin to heal and make better choices toward breaking the shame cycle. Join Erika as she discusses this topic this week at Rainier View Christian Church. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

Can we change negative self-talk to positive simply by using God's Word? Yes! Absolutely! Breaking the shame cycle begins with understanding exactly how God sees us rather than how we see ourselves or how others might see us. Join Mike as he shares a personal story and connects us with God's truth even when we feel at our worst. Self-talk begins by being in the Bible. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

Sharing the Good News in an uncertain world might seem impossible. How can we be disciples right now? Join Jeff as he shares ways that we can be an influence to others, make a real impact, and bring back community by being disciples like Jesus in different ways. In 2022, let's be disciple-makers! Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

Check out Part 2 of our "A Year in Review" roundtable discussion with our Teaching Team. We love being able to have this Podcast so that we can dive a little deeper into things from off the stage. It's great to have a discussion with all of you! We hope you share and enjoy!

Join our Teaching Team as they discuss some of their favorite and more challenging sermon series from 2021. Even pastors struggle sometimes with what they preach.  Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

We're keeping things fun this holiday season with some Christmas-themed episodes here at RVCC. Can Christmas lights really make a difference in one dark neighborhood in Pierce County? Join Mike, Jesse, and Krystal as they discuss how one little girl changed one neighbor's heart towards decorating for Christmas and is growing every year into something more.  If you're local to the Pacific Northwest, check out this map from Pacific NW Christmas Lights to find neighborhoods in your area that are filled with Christmas joy this season: Pacific NW Christmas Lights Google Map Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

You have to admit, there are some really bad Christmas songs that are out there. Mike counts down the top worst Christmas songs in this fun podcast this week. What are your least favorites? Answer our poll! Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

How do we go about finding peace in times of stress and worry? Why does peace feel impossible? Is it as easy as welcoming God into moments of anxiety and conflict? It boils down to honoring one another in our differences, building up one another, taking action steps for our own mental health before we criticize someone else's. Watch Erika speak into this in this message. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

Have you ever wondered what Christmas movies are loved by the church staff? Probably not but we're going to tell you anyway! Join Mike and Erika as they discuss Christmas favorites in this fun episode. Kicking off the holiday season has never been more fun.  Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

Gratitude is a virtue that can transform every situation we encounter. But we have to practice it to experience that transformation. We are going to work on developing a theology of gratitude by looking at five different examples of people in the Bible who were able to give thanks in difficult circumstances, and we’ll see that we can do the same.

Is there believable unity in a racially divided world? Can racial reconciliation happen in the church? This past Sunday we were pleased to welcome a guest speaker to RVCC Parkland. Lonnie Arnold is the associate pastor at New Salem Baptist, a predominantly black church in Tacoma. Recently, Lonnie invited a few white pastors and some fellow black pastors to join him for a conversation. That initial exchange led to further gatherings as they helped each other broaden their perspective, and that first group has expanded to six groups of multiethnic pastors talking, growing, and dreaming about what churches working together could mean in our community. He is currently the founder and director of the Racial Reconciliation Network. As we've begun to talk about our desire for a church that reflects our community, we’re simply trying to live out Jesus’ call in John 17 for unity. We believe that if our church is going to make a difference in our community, it should also reflect our community. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

This month our teaching series is True Virtue as we are examining four virtues that seem to be on the decline not only in our world but also within the church. Today we are going to be addressing two of those virtues – honor and integrity. If you haven’t watched/listened to those messages yet either here on the podcast or on our YouTube Channel, you might want to wait on this until you do to have a bit better context of our conversation today. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

Your integrity is easier to keep than it is to recover, but none of us are beyond the reach of God’s ability to restore us. Join us as we continue in our series called "True Virtue". Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

As Christians, telling our story to others doesn't have to be terrifying. It also doesn't have to be a soapbox of theology either. It simply is sharing how God has shown up in your life or the life of someone you know. It's as easy as telling a story about a friend. Join Mike and Sandi as they chat and tell stories in the final episode in the B.L.E.S.S. series here on the Podcast. Grab a paper and pen as Sandi has some great Quotables for us.  Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

Should we honor others who have different values than us? Should we honor others who don't honor God in their lives? What does it even mean to honor others above yourself? As we begin our series called "True Virtue", let's begin by talking about what it really means to honor others. The Bible talks a lot about honoring God, those in authority, those around us so it's worth a healthy discussion. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

We want to encourage you to share your story with others. In the book BLESS, they break down the storytelling process into three parts. Mike would like to share his story of how God completely changed his view of what friendship is really like. Our hope is that by hearing Mike's story you will feel encouraged to share your own! Email us at story@rainierview.org to tell us your story! Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

The question of "why is it important to share my story?". Oh boy, what a question, right? Sharing my story?! That could cause people to think I'm not who I am. That could mean I have to talk about being a Christian and we all know how that goes for some. Why is this so hard? Jeff shares the important measures behind why we need to share our stories so that we can bring others into God's story! We invite you to share your story! Send us a short clip or write in about how God became real in your life to story@rainierview.org. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

Service begins with a mindest before a skillset. Mike shares a great story that tells more about how serving goes behind physical action. If you haven't read "BLESS: 5 Everyday Ways to Love Your Neighbor and Change the World", we highly recommend that you do! In the chapter on service, this book recommends a tool to help you ask questions and listen to your neighbor so that you can best serve them.  Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

There are benefits to serving others. God is on a mission in this world. When we serve the way Jesus calls us to we join God on that mission and get to see the world through his eyes. Serving others can feel overwhelming when we're dealing with things like anxiety. It can also sometimes feel like more than we can handle. Join Corey as we discuss more what it means to serve and while it isn't about us, serving others can do so much for us too. Do you need ideas to help your kids serve others? Print out the handout that Corey mentions in this week's sermon at RVCCPlus.com! Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

The importance of eating together is Biblical. Literally. Creating trust with others and building relationships is a big part (if not the most important part) of discipleship. Mike shares tips and ways to get over some anxiety hurdles when it comes to inviting others for a meal. No matter if it is in your home or elsewhere. Take time this week to invite someone for lunch or out for coffee!  Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

As Christians, we need to reclaim the lost virtue of hospitality if we are going to be like Jesus. That means building trust with others and relationships! If we are going to be a blessing to others and earn the right to share our faith. Because when we are unheard, we feel alone and unloved. But, when we are heard, we feel known and experience love. One of the best places to help others sense they belong is by sharing a meal together with them. One of the best ways to practice sharing our faith is by sharing a meal with our neighbor. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

Christians are often known for talking more than listening. Part of relationship building and discipling others is listening. It doesn't start and stop with a "how are you today?", listening to one another goes deeper. Before you can have those deeper conversations, you need to start with understanding smaller aspects of who they are. Ask these kinds of questions: Where are you from? Tell me about your family. What’s one of your favorite… restaurants, games, sports teams, TV shows, etc. What are you into during your free time? Finding common ground is always a great way to connect, or choosing to learn more about what they enjoy doing and why. Show actual interest in the other person and what is going on in their lives. Because as you ask them these kinds of questions that seem more surface level, as you listen you may discover deeper things about them – their values, beliefs, hurts, etc. We need to seek to understand those deeper things others say if we are to be a blessing. What not to do: Be fake when you ask questions. Have to be sincere, not just asking questions to get them out of the way so you can finally get your say. Asking somebody, “How was your day?” Merely out of politeness when really you only really want to start talking about your own day. Point out that the other person is wrong or discount their feelings. “Why would you feel that way? That’s so ridiculous!” “That’s nothing, you should see what I have to deal with!” How are statements like those helpful? Is there any chance of being a blessing? Even if you can’t relate or if you have a different viewpoint from the other person, don’t disregard what they have to say. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

What does it mean when we say, "Don't be a Fixer"? When we listen to others, it's easy to feel the pressure of trying to "fix" the situation or the noise that is going on in our own heads. We don't have to be Jesus in these moments but love like him. Here are ways that we can be better listeners as a way to love our neighbors. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to listen to your questions and meet you!

Building a relationship with God and others around us begins with prayer. There are a lot of reasons why people don't pray but in this episode, Mike, Noah, and Krystal talk about why beginning with prayer is important. How it leads us to a relationship with Jesus and opens our hearts to love like Jesus. Before we "Google" anything, a relationship with God is far more important. Even in the waiting and the turmoil.  We are currently in a sermon series that is designed around the book "Bless: 5 Everyday Ways to Love Your Neighbor and Change the World" by Dave Ferguson and Jon Ferguson. We discuss a little more about this book in this episode and encourage you to read it as well! Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

Are you praying wrong? Really though, are we taking the time to pray first and with boldness? Join Jeff as we begin our new series called B.L.E.S.S. We give tactical practices for our rhythms to walk with Jesus. Beginning first with why praying should be our first plan of action in our Christian walk. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

Are you ready for some financial peace? Even if the waters of debt feel really high right now, that couldn't be the more perfect time to listen to this episode. If you're debt-free but looking to invest, this is for you too!  You can take Financial Peace University right now for FREE! Check out how at https://rainierview.org/ramsey.  Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

What if we took time to look at the world as God's Kingdom being restored instead of viewing it as a progressive sinful place that we need to run from? What if we took a moment to see where we can meet people where they are at? Join Jeff, Rusty, Aaron, and Diane in this podcast about how to best launch the next generation of missional leaders around the world. Especially in a time when attending church feels like the last thing on anyone's mind to do.  Aaron and Diane are missionaries with CMF International and are such an encouragement to a younger generation who wishes to take on God's calling to restore His Kingdom here on earth no matter if that is in missions, working at a bank, in a classroom, or right at home with friends and family. We invite you to listen and share with others.  Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

How do we make a difference when no one listening? We often feel like having our voice heard means that we're making a real difference. But, does it really mean that? From social likes to heated debates, our world is busy looking for social relationships that satisfy the ego. How do we deal with this as Christians? Join Jeff in our series: Better Than Normal. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

Join Mike and Erika this week as they take on the conversation of women in ministry as well as women within the church. Erika shares her journey that we hope both inspire and support! This episode is all about the good, the bad, and the downright ugly when it comes to being a woman in ministry. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

How does supporting others help you support yourself in your walk with God? The short answer is that we weren't designed to be alone BUT it's so much more than that. Join Mike as we realize that if we want our lives to be better than normal, we need relationships where we can support others while receiving the support we need. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

We live in what feels like confusing times. Continuing to pursue God in a crazy world often feels like a lost cause. Do people even care about faith anymore? About God? Join Jeff in this message about how to continue pursuing God in a crazy world. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

He said what?! Oftentimes in the Bible, we read things that might seem as if they are "contradicting" something else that we've read in another passage. Or, Jesus says something that just sounds WAY off from the "love thy neighbor" approach to life. What does this mean when we're trying to study and learn God's Word? Listen to this roundtable (more like a square table) discussion between Mike, Erika, Jeff, and Corey.  Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

Don’t miss it: I can only discover the good God has in store for me by living life His way. How will we have any fun living life God's way? If I give to the church, how will I pay my bills? We can get so caught up on what we will miss out on if we do things God’s way that we forget what we will be able to experience. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

Being a part of the church is so much more than just receiving. When we only look to receive, we are often left wanting.  Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

What to do when your life feels empty? I'm doing it all right. I'm a good person. I'm doing all the things but something still feels unfulfilled in my life! Why?! Join Jeff as he discusses ways that we can begin opening ourselves to be filled by a full Jesus. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

Dealing with comparison as a Christian means finding humility. The comparison game is strong in our current world and we can easily justify our actions based on "who acts worse than I do". But, is that what we are supposed to be doing to have relationship with God? Join us in this message about humility and comparison. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

In this Wednesday Lunch Break, Corey discusses a little bit about the end times. What should our perspective be as Christians? Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

Is it okay to ask questions as Christians as we sit in the waiting? Does it make us a bad Christian to question our faith sometimes? How to keep faith in the waiting when waiting is hard. God's timing doesn't always match our timing. We know his timing is better, we know we need to trust in him, but it isn't always easy. Erika walks us through this in this message. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

One of the biggest things we can do to disciple others is to treat them how the Bible tells us to. Mike pours over scripture in this episode to encourage us to love one another as God loves us so that the world will know that we are his disciples.  Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

Have you ever heard someone say, "If I only could win the Lottery, I'd be happy!"? But would they? Trusting God with our resources and our investments leads to a better life. In the Parable of the Shrewd Manager, Jesus isn’t just giving us a lifehack or quick tip – he's inviting us into a completely different way to live! Join Jeff as he explains the Parable of the Shrewd Manager and how trusting God with our resources leads us to something so much more. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

In the Parable of the Lost Son, we have two brothers. The Elder Son is sometimes overlooked as a problem in this story. We focus on the younger son wasting away his inheritance and shaming his father's name. What if we took another look at the Elder Son? Would we find that we often have "Elder Son Syndrome"? How do we relieve "Elder Son Syndrome"? Join Mike in this episode as he gives two ways that we can try and not be like the older brother in this story.  RESOURCES MENTIONED:  "The Prodigal God" by Timothy Keller "The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Henri J. M. Nouwen Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

God doesn’t want our scorecard, he wants a real relationship with us. Our greatest reward is intimacy with God! Join Mike in Luke 15 as we take a deeper look at the Parable of the Lost Son and how it paints a picture of where our focus really should be. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

We are honored to have sat down with David and Melissa who are ministry partners that work internationally. This podcast is one way that we can connect and support them as they seek to make a multi-decade commitment to one people group to give them a Bible in their mother tongue. Bible translation is a desperate call in continuing to disciple all nations. We hope in this 40-minute discussion, you are moved by the incredible story that David and Melissa share with us. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

How do we experience spiritual growth through genuine hospitality? In a world filled with social media comment wars, political divides, and heartache, where do we start? Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options! - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

Is there something that is keeping you from walking in step with Jesus? Is there something holding you back from trusting in God's growing Kingdom? This message from Corey encourages us to put our trust in God's plan. That God is working for us, not against us. Share with us in the comments how God is working in your life. Like what you're seeing online? Check out more RVCC+ options!  - Rainier View Christian Church Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainierviewcc - Connect with Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainierviewcc  Join us in person! If you are local to the Tacoma, Washington area, stop by on Sundays. You can find directions and times to both our RVCC Parkland and RVCC Graham locations at www.rainierview.org. We would love to meet you!

What does it mean to produce a spiritual crop? What are the keys to spiritual growth in our lives? Mike shares with us ways we can work to prepare ourselves (soil from the parable of the sower in the Bible) by hearing God's Word, retaining it, and persevering.  Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith. Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church and use our other resources to connect! We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

Is too late to walk with Jesus? What if I keep coming back to my faith but then mess up again? How can we grow in faith and help others do the same? These are all questions that Mike works to answer in this message. Watch and share with others who are working to find a change for the better. Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith. Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church and use our other resources to connect! We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

What was it like for our RVCC high school seniors to experience their graduating year in a pandemic? What challenges did they face and overcome? Enjoy this roundtable as Erika and Corey lead our students and two of our awesome student leaders in reflection of the 2020-2021 year.  Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith. Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church and use our other resources to connect! We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

To live life determining what is true or good or right by our own standards leads to a foundation-less life. The foundation of our lives needs to be bigger than us! Watch this week's message for more on how we all can build a better foundation for living out our lives as Jesus did. Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith. Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church and use our other resources to connect! We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

What is a parable in the Bible? What was the point of Jesus telling stories rather than just coming out and telling everyone exactly like it is? Stories create a relatable environment. Join Mike as he shares his own personal story about how he came to truly accept Jesus through the Bible coming to life in this way! There's something to a story... How will parables in the Bible relate to your life? Stay tuned for our upcoming series: "Don't Miss It".  SHOW NOTE RESOURCES:  “The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith. Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church. We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

Building good habits is a process and breaking bad ones can feel like even more of a process. What habits keep triggering us into a negative lifestyle? How can we change that? Check out this episode as Mike gives us a biblical perspective that can be applied with a call to action in our everyday lives. We also invite you to subscribe to and share this podcast! Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith. Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church. We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

An Excerpt From Be The Bridge Blog June 19th, 2020 “Happy Juneteenth, a special day on which we celebrate Black freedom and achievement… …Slavery persisted in the southern US after the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. In remote corners of the Confederacy, news of slavery's end did not come until more than two months after Robert E. Lee's reluctant surrender in April 1865. The day General Order No. 3 was finally delivered to the people of Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, is the day slavery finally ended in the Confederacy. Juneteenth commemorates this announcement. It is important to note that slavery was not fully abolished until the passage of the 13th amendment on December 6. 1865. As we all know, the end of slavery did not mark the end of discrimination. Black people in America have had to overcome countless social injustices throughout history and continue to fight for equality today. Juneteenth is important not just for Black Americans but for all Americans…Juneteenth and the events leading up to freedom for all Americans must be understood and supported by all, so everyone can have the opportunity to live in a just society that does not discriminate on the basis of the color of your skin or any other differences. Juneteenth is also a celebration of the many achievements of the Black community and the richness of African American heritage. On Juneteenth, many families get together to eat, dance, and celebrate their culture. They may also take this time to honor the history of their ancestors whose stories stretch back thousands of years to African civilizations.” As a church, and more importantly as Christ-followers, we seek to fulfill the command that Jesus gave to his disciples at the last supper “As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.” This command follows the example of Jesus humbling himself in the form of a servant by washing his own disciples' feet and is followed by Jesus demonstrating the extent of his love by dying a humiliating and painful death for all humankind.  Sometimes, in moments like these, we hear people criticize or attempt to politicize the conversation. For many of us, Juneteenth is something new we’re still learning about. For some of us, it might be something we’re learning about for the first time. For some of us, this might be a conversation that we’re struggling with because we’re not sure how it fits with what we were taught or have believed. But for others of us, this day of remembrance holds a special, or painful, or complicated reality. As Christ-followers and as fellow human beings let us all do our best to prioritize love above all else. We encourage you to do what is always good to do: To listen to the hearts and stories of others. To respect and love your neighbors, family, and friends. To celebrate with those who are celebrating and to mourn with those who are mourning. To pray and seek God’s will for our country, our community, and our church. SHOW NOTE RESOURCES: BetheBridge.org "How to Fight Racism" on Right Now Media

As we're working to build better habits, time management is such a huge piece of that. However, this episode is something more than just "three easy steps" to being more productive. Jeff gives us a great explanation of time blocking, what that means, and why to-do lists don't always work. Tune in, subscribe, and share this with others who might need these ideas!  SHOW NOTE RESOURCES:  Cal Newport's Blog Post on Time Blocking "Time Management Principles From God’s Word" Reading Plan Download the "Due" App If you're new with us and would like to share ideas, comments, or want to reach out, please fill out our Digital Connection Card. We'd love to hear from you! Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith. Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church. We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

Small changes in our life can make big impacts. In this episode, Erika shares with us how our mindset can truly change when we focus on starting small instead of trying to make changes all at once.  If you're new with us and would like more information, please fill out our Digital Connection Card. We'd love to hear and share your thoughts on the podcast. Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith. Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church. We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

"Successful people do consistently what normal people do occasionally." - Craig Groeschel We all have things we want to accomplish, ways we want our lives to be different coming out of the pandemic. Things we may want to leave behind and new habits we may want to implement. But, how can we stick to goals and build habits that last? Listen to this episode for ways that we can all build healthy lifestyle habits.  If you're new with us and would like more information, please fill out our Digital Connection Card. We'd love to hear and share your thoughts on the podcast. Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith. Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church. We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

In the second installment of Bonus Features on the Rainier View Christian Church Podcast, our teaching staff breaks down violence in the Old Testament. This can be a heavy subject in any part of your journey with Christ. Especially if you are new to the Bible and faith.  Mike, Erika, Corey, and Jeff have a candid roundtable discussion about their thoughts on God in the Old Testament and if it has challenged their faith over time.  Disclaimer: There is adult content discussed. Including violence against women. If this is a hard topic, please be advised. If you're new with us and would like more information, please fill out our Digital Connection Card. We'd love to hear and share your thoughts on the podcast. Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith. Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church. We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

Can God still use me no matter what I have done in my life? Does it matter how many times I have messed up for God to still love me? Join Corey on the Rainier View Chrisitan Church Podcast as we work to answer these questions. No matter how tangled up life feels, God can STILL use us! If you're new with us and would like more information, please fill out our Digital Connection Card. Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith. Grab this Bible Reading Plan at rvcc.online. Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church. We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

Am I just playing games with my faith? What is my purpose and do I even have one after everything that I've done wrong in this life? Join Mike on the Rainier View Chrisitan Church Podcast as we work to answer these questions. No matter how messy life feels, God can STILL use us! If you're new with us and would like more information, please fill out our Digital Connection Card. Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith. Grab this Bible Reading Plan at rvcc.online.  Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church. We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

Do my actions really affect others? Can my life really make a difference? Join Jeff here on the Rainier View Chrisitan Church Podcast as we work to answer these questions. No matter how messy life feels, God can STILL use us!  If you're new with us and would like more information, please fill out our Digital Connection Card. Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith. Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church. We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

Welcome to our new series: "Worst. Superhero. Ever."  We'll be covering the Book of Judges over the next few weeks and how God can use anyone to fulfill his purpose.   Today we'll answer the question: "How Can I Stop Being So Impulsive?". If you're new with us and would like more information, please fill out our Digital Connection Card. Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith. Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church. We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

Welcome to our very first episode of “Bonus Features,” where members of the pastoral staff get to talk a bit more about the content we can’t always cover on Sunday mornings. This episode will cover some background information on our upcoming series, “Worst. Superhero. Ever.” Let's dive in and talk a little more about the book of Judges in the Bible and how there is no one too flawed to be used for God's purpose. If you're new with us and would like more information, please fill out our Digital Connection Card. Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith. Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church. We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

Welcome to Broke Free! Our financial freedom series where we share tangible ways you can manage your money and understand what God wants for you, not from you. We promise it isn't as scary as it seems. Let's chat about how generosity can transform our legacy by joining Jeff in the final week of our series. Check out how you can receive Ramsey+ for FREE at rainierview.org/ramsey! If you're new with us and would like more information, please fill out our Digital Connection Card. Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith. Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church. We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

Welcome to Broke Free! Our financial freedom series where we share tangible ways you can manage your money and understand what God wants for you, not from you. We promise it isn't as scary as it seems. Let's chat about how we can better manage our finances by joining Mike in Week 2 of our series.  Check out how you can receive Ramsey+ for FREE at rainierview.org/ramsey! If you're new with us and would like more information, please fill out our Digital Connection Card. Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith. Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church. We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

Welcome to Broke Free! Our financial freedom series where we share tangible ways you can manage your money and understand what God wants for you, not from you. We promise it isn't as scary as it seems. Check out how you can receive Ramsey+ for FREE at rainierview.org/ramsey! If you're new with us and would like more information, please fill out our Digital Connection Card. Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith. Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church. We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.

The Good News is that Jesus is alive and he brings new life... Our stories in life aren't meant to be written alone. God has bigger plans for us! Beyond our mistakes and outside of what we think we're doing right. Mike shared an Easter message that gave hope from living a life story that we try to write on our own. When we fully love God and love others, when we let God write our story...we have new life. We are not alone in any of this! If you're new with us and would like more information, please fill out our Digital Connection Card. Be sure to subscribe for upcoming weekly messages that provide ways that we can apply God's Word in our lives, right where we are in our own faith. Visit our website to find out more about Rainier View Christian Church. We have services available online and at our physical campuses in both Parkland and Graham, Washington.