Leadership Lessons with Andy Blanks

In this episode, Pastor Rick sits down with Pastor Austin to give a case for casual dress when it comes to church. Have a question or suggested topic for the podcast? Submit it here: https://tinyurl.com/yzhtzuef. 

In this episode, Pastor Gary and Shannon McKee talk about honoring our parents. They dive into what that means as well as how to do that well, especially as our parents age. Dust to Dust book: https://tinyurl.com/msnnnyax. Join a Community Group: https://tinyurl.com/3cwhps4z. 

College ministries, camps, conferences, Christian schools, and mission organizations have helped countless people grow in their faith. Many of us have personally benefited from them. But where do these ministries fit in relation to the local church? In this episode, Pastor Austin sits down with Pastor Rick and tackles an important question: What is the difference between a local church and a parachurch ministry, and why does it even matter? Pastor Rick will share about God's design for the local church, discuss the unique role parachurch ministries can and should play, and examine what happens when the lines between the two become blurred. We hope this episode challenges and encourages you. 

In this episode, Pastor Rick and Alex Hotz share their thoughts on how Christians can have fun yet be wise and God-honoring when it comes to video games.

This episode Pastor Rick and Pastor Sean discuss the popular series The Chosen. They discuss what they appreciate, point out potential concerns, and offer guidance on how Christians can thoughtfully engage with it.

This episode Pastor Rick and Shannon McKee discuss cremation, burial, and the freedom Christians have to choose one or the other.

This episode was recorded live at our 2026 Men’s Conference with guest speaker Andy Blanks. In this episode, Andy shares leadership lessons he has learned from being a former marine, avid outdoorsmen, and a current businessman. Andy’s books: https://tinyurl.com/3tsmyash. 

On this episode Pastor Rick and Pastor Austin discuss the difference between the organic church and the organized church. Not only do they explain these terms, but they share what should go in each of these buckets as we live out our faith. Kevin DeYoung’s book on the mission of the church: https://tinyurl.com/yyfy6e4a. 

On this episode Pastor Sean and Marie Martin (Kidzone Director) talk about how our Kidzone ministry is a space where every child belongs, even kids who may have additional needs and disabilities.

On this episode Pastor Rick and Shannon McKee (Care Director) talk about friendship, its importance, and how to go about doing it well. Find Your People: https://tinyurl.com/mpuj4sm6. Made for People: https://tinyurl.com/2jjh672v.