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Rediscovering Faith
Join us as we dive into Scripture and faith through a fresh lens, offering thought-provoking discussions and new perspectives on God’s Word. This podcast invites you to rethink, rediscover, and deepen your spiritual journey, with every episode designed to spark reflection and transformation.
Episodes
196 episodes
Surrounded By Witnesses | Bystander to Builder Ep. 20
What if your faith is part of a much bigger story?In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, we conclude our series on how the Gospel moves from person to person by exploring Hebrews 12:1–3 and the powerful image of the “great clou...
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The Gospel Crosses Boundaries | Bystander to Builder Ep. 19
What happens when the Gospel moves beyond familiar boundaries?In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, we explore Acts 8:26–40 and the remarkable story of Philip and the Ethiopian official. This powerful encounter reminds us that...
What I Received, I Passed On | Bystander to Builder Ep. 18
Christianity is not something the Church invented—it is something the Church received and carried forward.In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, we explore First Corinthians 15:1–11 and reflect on Paul’s powerful words:“...
The Power of Ordinary Faithfulness | Bystander to Builder Ep. 17
What kind of faith shapes generations?In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, we explore Second Timothy 1:3–7 and the story of Timothy’s grandmother Lois and mother Eunice—two ordinary believers whose sincere faith helped shape ...
Someone Told Someone | Bystander to Builder Ep. 16
How does the Gospel actually spread?Before church buildings, livestreams, seminaries, and institutions, the message of Jesus moved from person to person through ordinary relationships. In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, we ...
Unlock the Door | Sent by the Spirit | Bystander to Builder Ep. 15
Following Jesus was never meant to stop inside the locked room. In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, Pastor Evan Ryder explores how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to move beyond fear and participate in the mission of God.Drawing f...
From Spectators to Participants | The Church as Builders | Bystander to Builder Ep. 14
Was the Church ever meant to be something we simply watch? In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, Pastor Evan Ryder explores Ephesians 4 and the calling of every believer to participate in the mission of God.Discover how the Holy Spirit...
The Spirit Sends Ordinary People | Bystander to Builder Ep. 13
Pentecost is not just about powerful spiritual moments—it is about ordinary people being empowered for the mission of God. In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, Pastor Evan Ryder explores Acts 2 and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the ...
The Spirit Breathes New Life | Bystanders to Builders Ep. 12
What does it mean when Jesus breathes on His disciples and says, “Receive the Holy Spirit”? In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, Pastor Evan Ryder explores the powerful connection between Genesis creation, Ezekiel’s valley of dry bones, and ...
When Fear Locks the Door | Pentecost, Fear, and the Holy Spirit
Fear has a way of locking us in. Fear of failure. Fear of rejection. Fear of uncertainty. In John 20, the disciples are hiding behind locked doors after the crucifixion—but Jesus enters the room anyway. In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, P...
Limping Toward the Kingdom | From Bystander to Builder Ep. 10
What if weakness is not the end of transformation—but the beginning of it?In the final episode of this Jacob arc in our “From Bystander to Builder” series, Pastor Evan Ryder explores the closing moments of Book of Genesis 32 as Jacob lim...
When God Renames You | Bystander to Builder Ep. 9
Who gets to define your identity?In Episode 9 of our “From Bystander to Builder” series, Pastor Evan Ryder explores the powerful moment in Book of Genesis 32 when God changes Jacob’s name to Israel. After a lifetime of striving, grasping...
Alone at the Jabbok | From Bystander to Builder Ep. 8
Why are we so afraid of silence?In Episode 8 of our “From Bystander to Builder” series, Pastor Evan Ryder explores one of the quietest—and most important—lines in Book of Genesis 32: “Jacob was left alone.”Before Jacob wrestled wi...
Building a Kingdom of Self | From Bystander to Builder Ep. 7
What kind of kingdom are you building with your life?In Episode 7 of our “From Bystander to Builder” series, Pastor Evan Ryder explores the early life of Jacob in Book of Genesis and uncovers how ambition, striving, and self-protection c...
Everybody is Wrestling for Something | Bystander to Builder Ep. 6
What are you really wrestling for?In Episode 6 of our “From Bystander to Builder” series, Pastor Evan Ryder explores Jacob’s life-changing encounter with God in Book of Genesis 32 and uncovers a challenging truth: everybody is building s...
The Body Builds Itself Up | From Bystander to Builder Ep. 5
What if the Church was meant to be more than a place we attend?In Episode 5 of From Bystander to Builder, Pastor Evan Ryder explores Ephesians 4:16 and Hebrews 10:24, reflecting on the beauty of Christian community and the way C...
What We Do With What We've Been Given | From Bystander to Builder Ep. 4
What does spiritual maturity actually look like?In Episode 4 of From Bystander to Builder, Pastor Evan Ryder explores Luke 12:48 and Ephesians 4:13–15, reflecting on responsibility, stewardship, and the kind of faith that become...
Builders Join the Mission | From Bystanders to Builders Ep. 3
What if the mission of the Church was never meant to be passive?In Episode 3 of From Bystander to Builder, Pastor Evan Ryder explores Matthew 28:19 and Ephesians 4:11–12, reflecting on Christ’s call to make disciples and the Chu...
Christ Gives Gifts | From Bystander to Builder Ep. 2
What if spiritual gifts were never meant to make us feel important—but to help us strengthen one another?In Episode 2 of From Bystander to Builder, Pastor Evan Ryder explores Ephesians 4:7–10 and 1 Peter 4:10, reflecting on how ...
You Were Made For More | Bystander to Builder Ep. 1
Why do so many Christians feel spiritually stuck?In the first episode of our new series, From Bystander to Builder, we explore the difference between passive faith and active discipleship. Drawing from Ephesians 4:1–6 and James ...
Joining God Where He is Working
How do you actually live out your faith in everyday life?In the final episode of our Joining Jesus series, Pastor Evan Ryder brings everything together with a simple but powerful truth: God is already at work—and we are invit...
Continuing Jesus | Why Church is More Than Attendance
What is the Church really meant to be?For many of us, church has become something we attend—a weekly service, a building, or a set of programs. But in the New Testament, the Church is something far more powerful.In Episode 4 of ou...
The Works of Jesus | What Are We Actually Called to Do?
What did Jesus mean when He said:“Whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do…” — John 14:12In Episode 3 of our Joining Jesus series, we tackle one of the most challenging and misunderstood statements...
With Christ | Union with Jesus and the Life You Were Meant to Live
What does it mean to actually live with Christ?In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, we continue our Joining Jesus series by exploring one of the most powerful and often overlooked truths in the New Testament...