The Ridge Community Church
By The Ridge Community Church
The Ridge Community ChurchJan 03, 2023
How Do I Talk to My Kids about Christmas Gifts? | Interview with Amanda Zins
Today we are joined by the Oak Creek-Franklin Ridge Kids Director Amanda Zins. As we head into the Christmas season we chat about how to help you kids focus less on the receiving of gifts, how to talk about Santa Claus, and more.
Love Knows Us By Name
Week 1 of our "Love Has A Name" series.
The Power of an Invite | Interview with Dustin
While filming for a video that we planned to use during our main services, our communications Director Mariha had an amazing interview with Dustin about his experience growing up, loving Christmas, serving and wanting to get involved. We ended up only being able to use a small portion of that conversation for the video, but there was so much good stuff that we wanted to be able to share the whole conversation.
What Do I Get Out of It
Week4 of our "Live Big 2023" series.
Interview with City on a Hill
Week 3 of our "Live Big 2023" series.
How Did a Poverty Simulator Change Your Perspective? | Interview with Aren Schiek
Aren is currently a College Student and at UW - Plattville. A few years ago, he participated in a Poverty Simulator with one of our local partner organizations City on a Hill. He describes what that experience was like, how it forced him to change his perspective and some of his assumptions.
Find out more about Live Big and City on a Hill at https://theridgecc.com/livebig
How Can Serving Others Become a Lifestyle? | Interview with Dale Beardsly
Winter Wonderfest is magical day allows 1,500 kids and their families in financial need from our local area to experience a free day of Christmas joy.
The kids and families will be able to pick out a free gift, make crafts, take a selfie in the insta-room, play games, have hot cocoa and treats, and more! Our guest today, Dale, served at Winter Wonderfest a few years ago and it made such a big impact on him that now he helps lead it. He describes why it made such a big impact on him, how its impacted his faith, and more.
For details on Live Big and Winter Wonderfest visit theridgecc.com/livebig
What Difference Can I Make?
Week 2 of our "Live Big 2023" series.
Live Big | Interview with Kelly Eger
How to Impress God
Week 1 of our "Live Big 2023" series.
Formerly Known As
A special Baptism message from Mark Weigt.
Answering Your Deconstruction Questions | Interview with Mark Weigt
In a follow up to our recent Q and A discussion session, Lead Pastor Mark Weigt answers your faith deconstruction questions.
Permission to Deconstruct Q & A
Week 7 of our "Permission to Deconstruct" series.
What Do I Do If I Feel Burnout from Serving? | Interview with Rachel Schick
How do you avoid becoming burnt out when you are serving? Rachel Schick (Ridge Guest Services Director) shares her own story, some steps that you can take, and why seeing the big picture is so important.
Dealing with Doubts
Week 6 of our "Permission to Deconstruct" series.
How Faith Impacts You at Work | Interview with Danny Baumann
Danny and his wife have been coming to the Ridge for about 5 years, they serve in Ridge Kids. Danny works in sales and he chats with John about how his faith impacts his work, how he builds connections with his coworkers, and how he tries to represent Jesus in the workplace.
Just Another Book
Week 5 of our "Permission to Deconstruct" series.
How Do Your Values Affect How You See God? | Interview with Dr. John Marriott
Dr. John Marriott is a Professor at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, faculty affiliate at Harvard University’s Human Flourishing Program, and an author of five books on deconversion and deconstruction. He wrote his dissertation on Christian Deconversations to Athiesm. His newest book that he Co-authored with Sean McDowell, Set Adrift: Deconstructing What You Believe Without Sinking Your Faith. You can find out more about John at https:///www.johnmarriott.org. You can find his book at https://a.co/d/aVQuicn Permission to Deconstruct Resources -- https://www.theridgecc.com/permissiontodeconstruct
Church Hurt
Week 4 of our "Permission to Deconstruct" series.
What Do I Say When Someone Tells Me They're Deconstructing Their Faith? | with Dr. John Marriott
Dr. John Marriott is a Professor at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, faculty affiliate at Harvard University’s Human Flourishing Program, and an author of five books on deconversion and deconstruction. He wrote his dissertation on Christian Deconversations to Athiesm. His newest book that he Co-authored with Sean McDowell, Set Adrift: Deconstructing What You Believe Without Sinking Your Faith. You can find out more about John at https:///www.johnmarriott.org. You can find his book at https://a.co/d/aVQuicn Permission to Deconstruct Resources -- https://www.theridgecc.com/permissiontodeconstruct
Pain and Suffering
Week 3 of our "Permission to Deconstruct" series.
How Groups Help Your Life | Interview with Chris Feinas
Chris helps lead our Ridge Group leaders as a Coach. Chris’s story is particularly cool because he recently moved down to Florida, but believes in Groups so much that he still helps leader Ridge Group leaders digitally. In our conversation, Chris shares his own personal story of how small groups have made an impact in his life, why he believe in them, his observations about why its difficult for men in particular to join a small group, and more.
More than a Man?
Week 2 of our "Permission to Deconstruct" series.
Answering Your Questions (Part 2) | Interview with Mark Weigt
Lead Pastor of The Ridge Mark Weigt answers your questions in this podcast episode.
Permission to Rebuild
Week 1 of our "Permission to Deconstruct" series.
Answering Your Questions (Part 1) | Interview with Mark Weigt
Lead Pastor of The Ridge Mark Weigt answers your questions in this podcast episode. We talk about what to do if you don’t agree with something in the Bible, how we handle having questions about faith, and more.
Offended
Week 4 of our "On the Run" series.
How Do You Make New Friends When You Move? | Interview with Evan Schwartz
Evan Schwartz joins the podcast to give some insights into what he has learned about making new friends after several moves across the country.
Send Evan an email at Eschwartz@theridgecc.com
Second Chance
Week 3 of our "On the Run" series.
100 Podcast Interviews | With John Larsen
John just finished his 100th podcast interview and he shares what he has learned on the podcast.
In Too Deep
Week 2 of our "On the Run" series.
What Has Running Marathons Taught You about Life & Faith? | Interview with Victor Vilar
Greenfield Ridge Kids Director Victor Vilar has run several marathons and has spent several years as a High School cross country and track coach. Victor shares what he has learned about life and faith from his time running.
Running from God
Week 1 of our "On the Run" series.
How to Help Your Kids Get Ready to Go Back to School | Interview with Tyler & Andrea Volkers
Tyler & Andrea share how to make the challenging back to school transition more manageable.
For the Parent Online Summit visit https://www.theridgecc.com/parentsummit
Inferno part 2
Week 2 of our "Inferno" series.
Advice That's Helped Our Marriage | Interview with Darcy & Cody
Darcy & Cody Sromek been married for 6 years, have 2 young kids that you might hear in some point in the conversation, and share some insights and perspective that have been helpful in their marriage. They share what they wish they knew going into marriage, how they’ve had to learn and grow, what its like when kids enter the picture, and more.
Want to ask Mark a question? Ask Here
Inferno part 1
Week 1 of our "Inferno" series.
Leading from the Stage | Interview with Felicia Fink
Music Specialist at The Ridge , Felicia Fink shares her story of joining the band, learning to lead others, and how her understanding of faith and leadership has changed over time.
Want to ask Mark a question? Ask Here
Criticizing
Week 3 of our "Putting Your Foot In Your Mouth" series.
From Volunteer to Director | Interview with Amanda Zins
The Ridge Kids Director of Oak Creek – Franklin Campus, Amanda Zins, shares her story of how she started coming to the Ridge, her journey from volunteer to director, and what she has learned along the way.
Lying
Week 2 of our "Putting Your Foot In Your Mouth" series.
Behind the Scenes of At the Movies | Interview with Jodi Tonarelli
Ridge Executive Pastor Jodi Tonarelli joins the podcast to share some of the Behind the Scenes information about At the Movies. She shares why we do this series, how it connects with the way Jesus taught, and some fun parts of how we make everything happen.
Complaining
Week 1 of our "Putting Your Foot In Your Mouth" series.
Save Your Business
Week 2 of our "Mind Your Own Business" series.
Compassion Over the Summer | Interview with Kelly Eger
Ridge Compassion Director Kelly Eger joins the podcast to share updates on compassion and you can be involved over the summer.
Invite God into your business
Week 1 of our "Mind Your Own Business" series.
3 Books that Impacted My Faith | Interview with Tyler Volkers
The Ridge’s Online Pastor Tyler Volkers, shares 3 of the books that have made the biggest impact on his faith and why they made that impact. He also shares how he reads to grow and learn along with some more fun stuff as well.
Prodigal God by Timothy Keller
Bless: 5 Everyday Ways to Love Your Neighbor and Change the World
The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel
Parenting: Getting it Right By Andy & Sandra Stanley
Vertical Marriage by Dave & Ann Wilson
Special Guest, Jon Horst
A special Father's Day event, featuring special guest, Jon Horst.
Going From Curious to Committed | Interview with Dale & Erica
Proximity
Week 4 of our "Lost Cause" series.