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How does embracing our mortality shape our spiritual journey? Discover the profound impact of focusing on what truly matters.
What made the church at Antioch so special? Discover how God's blessing, strong teaching, and a commitment to spiritual practices set them apart. Are we ready to embody these traits at Radiant Life Church?
Feeling overwhelmed by busyness? Discover the joy of being with Jesus through solitude and simplicity. What distractions are keeping you from experiencing His presence?
Ever wondered what it means to be a 'living stone' or part of a 'royal priesthood'? Discover your true identity and purpose in Christ. How can you disrupt the world's patterns and reflect God's glory?
Ever wondered how to truly experience God's love? Unlike other forms of meditation, contemplative prayer fills our hearts with God's love, helping us become more like Jesus.
Are you living as the bride of Christ? Discover how surrender, love, holiness, and readiness shape our relationship with Jesus.
What does it mean to truly abide in Jesus? 🌿 Discover practical steps to cultivate His presence in your daily life. Challenge yourself this week to develop a new habit that keeps you connected to Him.
Are you using your spiritual gifts to serve the body of Christ? Discover how unity and each member's unique role can strengthen the church. Everybody matters, and everybody is needed.
How can joy and sadness coexist in our spiritual lives? Discover the transformative power of joy and the importance of community in your faith journey.
What if the church was more than just a building? Discover how viewing the church as a family can transform your faith journey.
The gospel is more than just a ticket to heaven; it's about bringing heaven into our lives through discipleship and transformation. Salvation marks the beginning of a journey where we become apprentices of Jesus, embracing spiritual disciplines like prayer and fasting. True faith is about a relationship with Jesus that transforms us from the inside out, driven by grace rather than legalism.
This week, we explore the concept of apprenticeship to Jesus, inspired by John Mark Comer's 'Practicing the Way.' Discover what it means to be an apprentice of Jesus, the historical context of Jesus as a rabbi, and the practical implications of following Him in our daily lives. Learn about the significance of taking Jesus' yoke and the three goals of an apprentice: being with Jesus, becoming like Him, and doing as He did.
Discipleship is about intentional spiritual formation, as highlighted in 'Practicing the Way' by John Mark Comer. We are constantly influenced by our surroundings, and to follow Jesus, we must actively choose His teachings. Reflect on who or what is shaping you and consider the role of community in your spiritual growth. Set healthy boundaries with social media and engage in spiritual disciplines to allow God's grace to transform you this week.
Are you truly born again or just a cultural Christian? Discover the profound transformation Jesus calls for in John 3:1-8.
We're back! We can't wait for this season of the Radiant Reflections podcast as we dive in to what it looks like to become more like Jesus.Spiritual formation is the process of becoming more like Jesus through intentional practices and Biblical community. It involves developing a 'rule of life' that aligns with our faith, incorporating disciplines like silence, solitude, Sabbath, generosity, prayer, and scripture reading. This journey is slow and steady, requiring patience and the acknowledgment of our emotions. Join us as we reflect on current habits and make small, intentional changes to grow closer to Jesus, together.
Are you a true follower of Christ or just going through the motions? 🌟 Reflect on your faith and seek a genuine relationship with Jesus. 'Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him.'
Today's message emphasized the importance of recognizing our unique roles within the body of Christ and the power of unity in diversity. By acknowledging our weaknesses, we open ourselves to God's transformative power. 1 Corinthians 12 highlights the diversity of spiritual gifts, each essential for the church's function. Practical steps include identifying our gifts, joining a group, and volunteering to serve the church and community. Let's embrace our roles and work together to fulfill God's purpose.
In the face of adversity, would you stand as boldly for your faith as Jesus did for His mission? This week, Pastor Brandon Kinsey shares the passion and resurrection of Christ from John 18-20.
What if the key to a powerful witness was unity? Discover how Jesus' prayer in John 17 reveals the path to true sanctification and unity among believers.
How do we abide in Christ? This week, we dive in to John 15 and the biblical metaphor of the vine, contrasting Israel’s shortcomings with Jesus’ fulfillment. Emphasizing spiritual connection, identity in Christ, and community, we encourage you to remain in Jesus for a fruitful and abundant life.
This week, we explored the intense emotions in the room during the Last Supper. Jesus, knowing Judas would betray him, still chose to serve and love him. This act of unconditional love challenges us to consider how we can extend grace to those who have wronged us. How do you handle betrayal and still choose love?
Ever had your plans fall apart? In this week's message from The Book of John series, Pastor Pam shares how even when things don’t go as expected, God’s faithfulness remains. Unexpected detours often lead to divine destinations.
In John 10, Jesus describes Himself as the good shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep. Sheep are often seen as lacking understanding and self-awareness, and so are we. Just as sheep depend on their shepherd, we have to recognize our need for full dependence on God.
Pastor Brandon preaches from John 9, recounting Jesus healing a blind man in an incredible miracle. He also reveals Himself as the Son of Man. This sign shows Jesus' divine nature and the spiritual blindness of the religious elite. Are your eyes open to see Jesus?
Join us for week 4 of The Book of John as we dive in to John 6-7 and remember that Jesus is the only one who can truly satisfy our soul.
Pastor Ryan continues our summer teaching series in the Book of John. He covers Jesus' encounters in John 4-5 - meeting the Samaritan woman at the well, and the healing of an official's son to highlight that the Gospel is for everyone.
Did somebody say book club? We're so excited to announce Season 4 of Radiant Reflections is on its way. We'll be taking a brief hiatus this summer before launching a new season and a new format!
As we continue in the book of John, we acknowledge the importance of engaging with Scripture to fully understand Jesus' teaching. From the wedding at Cana to the story of Nicodemus, we see the call to trust Jesus to meet our needs and completely transform our lives.
We're kicking off our summer series in the Book of John. In this first sermon, Ryan provides background on the Gospel of John and unpacks the theology of Jesus, the Word, present at creation and also as God. Jesus is our source of life and light. From the beginning of time, life only makes sense through Jesus.
It's the long-awaited episode 75 from Ferris Coffee! We had a great time with our friends talking all things coffee, spiritual disciplines, and Radiant Reflections.
Pastor Ryan closes our teaching series with the final two temptations that Jesus faced in Matthew 4. Grab your Bible and a fresh cup of coffee and let's dive in.
They say you are what you eat, but what about what you crave? Appetite, the first temptation of Jesus, is a natural indication of our desires, but it's also a playground for self-gratification and the lust of the flesh. Join us as we dive in to this week's sermon on Temptation and look to God's Word, our weapon against temptation, and our guide in a world that constantly tries to redefine us.
Pastor Ryan brings us the second installment of our teaching series, Temptation: Battle Ready. He dives into Matthew 4 and talks about Jesus being tempted by Satan after 40 days and 40 nights in the wilderness. Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers and those who stepped in to be a mother!
Josh and JB are back to share personal stories about testing and temptation. They reflect on the importance of being led by the Holy Spirit and engaging in spiritual disciplines to shape character. The conversation also covers the interconnectedness of health, the reality of spiritual warfare, and the necessity of being battle-ready for life's challenges.
Pastor Ryan kicks off our new teaching series, Temptation: Battle Ready and dives right into Matthew 4 and its importance.
We're discussing the final week of our Teach Us to Pray series and how the Holy Spirit plays a role in prayer. How can we apply what we've learned on how, why, and what we should pray?
Pastor Ryan wraps up our teaching series, Teach Us to Pray. He talks about the importance of listening in prayer and not just talking. Grab your Bible, a pen, and a notebook and get ready!
In this episode of "Radiant Reflections," the conversation delves into the teachings of Pastor Ryan Lutz on prayer, addressing God as "our Father," and the challenges some may face with this concept due to their earthly father relationships. They explore the holiness of God, praying in Jesus' name, and the transformative power of prayer.
Our dear friend, Pastor Ryan Lutz, from Light and Life Wesleyan Church in Three Rivers Michigan, brings us the next installment of our current teaching series, Teach Us to Pray. He dives into the nuts and bolts of how Jesus taught the disciples to pray in Scripture. The message is closed with a guided prayer practice by our Student Ministries Director, Rasika Stewart.
Pastor Josh brings us week two of our teaching series, Teach Us to Pray. He tackles the topic of why we pray and the significance of being aligned with God. As Pastor Josh likes to say, "Buckle Up"!
We're back from a brief hiatus to share the exciting news for 1k subscribers! We also kicked off a new series, Teach Us to Pray, this weekend.
Pastor Brandon kicks off our new teaching series, Teach Us to Pray with some help from Pastor Ryan from our sister church in Three Rivers. Brandon lays the foundation of what prayer is and Ryan walks us through an exercise to stretch those prayer "muscles".
He is Risen! Join us as we celebrate Easter at Radiant Life 2024. What a special weekend it was.
Josh and JB are back! Grab your favorite mug and join us for a conversation healthy relationships in singleness, dating, and marriage.
Pastor Josh brings us the next installment of our current teaching series, ER. We take a deep dive into what scripture says about healthy and holy relationships while you are single, dating, and married. You don't want to miss this conversation as it applies to all of us!
Join Josh and Brandon as they discuss forgiveness, myths surrounding it, challenges of reconciling, male perceptions of forgiveness, childhood trauma, consequences of unforgiveness, and the remembering the grace of Christ's forgiveness.
Pastor Brandon brings us the next installment from our teaching series, ER. He ask's the heavy question, "How do we forgive?" What a special morning it was at the Sturgis campus. Please join us for Easter at Radiant Life: Saturday 3/30 at 6pm, or Sunday 3/31 at 7am, 9am, or 11am.
Pastor Josh and Pastor JB bring us a Live taste of the Radiant Reflections Podcast for this installment of the current teaching series, ER: Holy and Healthy Relationships. Pastor Josh and Pastor JB are joined by Rebecca & Chad VanDosen, Sandi Watson, and Stephanie & Bobby Byler to recap the ER Series thus far and bring some real life examples of the previous week's teachings.
Pastor Brandon brings us the next message in our series, ER; How do we pursue God together? You don't want to miss it...grab your Bible, a notebook, and a pen and let's get to it!
Pastor Ryan brings us our next installment of the ER series, "How Do I Resolve Conflict?". It is a powerful discussion for anyone and everyone to hear how to have healthier relationships and resolve conflict as Jesus instructed in scripture.
This week's podcast is a special one as Josh is joined by his wife, Nicole, to talk about how to deal with the elephants in the room in relationships. They delve into the fear of conflict, the importance of curiosity, vulnerability, and being in the right emotional space before tackling those tough conversations. It's about building and maintaining healthy relationships, no matter where you are in life.
Today Pastor Ryan brings the second installment of the ER series. Pastor Josh and Pastor Ryan sit down with Rasika Stewart and Pastor JB to talk about ways that we can press into healthier relationships with those around us.
Who knew that a cup of coffee could hold so many lessons? As we sipped our brew, we delved into the flavors of life and relationships. It's important to be intentional in how we nurture those close to us, just like one crafts the perfect latte.
Pastor Ryan kicks off our new teaching series, ER- Holy Relationships. Grab your Bible, a notebook, and a pen and lets jump in.
Join Josh and JB for a laid-back chat about a variety of subjects. The episode is peppered with humor and personal stories. Enjoy!
As we wrap up our teaching series, Reclaiming Holiness, Pastor Brandon brings us a devotional that tied into the worship service and communion taken together. To experience the full service, visit youtube.com/theradiantlifech
We're back! Josh and JB cover the cleansing of body and spirit, the role of spiritual disciplines, and the distinction between confession and repentance. They explore the ongoing process of sanctification, the impact of pride on purification, and the relationship between justification and sanctification, using personal and biblical insights to discuss spiritual growth and authenticity in the Christian faith.
We are back with Pastor Ryan for week four of our teaching series, Reclaiming Holiness. Today was a special spirit filled day of prayer, worship, teaching, and 26 people spontaneously participating in baptism. Join us friends!
Have we lost respect and reverence for God? Do we really understand the God we're approaching? How does sin affect us physically, mentally, and emotionally? Join Josh, Haley and Rasika as they talk about this week's message, alligators, cousins, and more!
Pastor Ryan brings us the Third installment of our teaching series, Reclaiming Holiness. Grab your Bible, a notebook, and a pen and get ready!
Join Josh and JB as they discuss this week's message from Dr. Chris Conrad, prayer and fasting, personalities and temperaments, and how Holy Spirit plays a role in our holiness.
Our special guest, Dr. Chris Conrad, brings us week two of our teaching series, Reclaiming Holiness. Dr. Chris is the Superintendent of the Great Lakes Region of the Wesleyan Church and a close friend to Radiant Life. Grab your notebook, pen, and Bible and buckle up!
We're back! Josh and JB look back on the holidays, including JB's trip to Gulf Shores and their quest for the best coffee. They delve into holiness, the importance of relationships, maintaining integrity, and the influence of one's spending habits in relation to prioritizing God.
Pastor Ryan kicks off our new teaching series, Reclaiming Holiness. He talks about Holiness being the One Word for Radiant Life and gives us an in depth explanation on what Holiness truly is.
Pastor Ryan, Pastor Josh, and Pastor Pam bring us another Radiant Life tradition in our end of the year/beginning of the new year, My One Word message. The three pastors wrap up 2023 and Pastor Ryan dives deeper into Radiant Life's One Word for 2024.
Christmas at Radiant Life is always a special and exciting time. Pastor Ryan reads the birth story and asks the big question..."Who is your King?" Christmas blessings to all of you!
As Pastor Ryan said, “Lament is “Christianly””, but how do we fix our eyes on Jesus? What does it mean to focus on things above in the midst of our suffering? God has proven himself faithful time and time again, but our short-term memory doesn’t always remember how He provides peace even in times of pain and struggle.
Join JB and special guests, Rod and Tammy Chupp, as they dive in to the topic of Lament and its power to transform grief into hope and healing.
Pastor Ryan is back and brings us the first week of our new teaching series, Lament & Peace. He gives a personal story and how the Lord is working on him and how the practice of lamenting brings us closer to Christ.
Join Josh, JB and special guest Jared Ballenger, the Director of Church Engagement with Destiny Rescue. Destiny Rescue helps rescue children from sexual exploitation and human trafficking and help them stay free. Together, we can usher children out of darkness and into freedom.
Pastors Brandon, Pam, and Josh close out our teaching series, Everyday Disciple with a "rubber meets the road" look at how to put the last four weeks of teaching into your daily life.
Join Pastor Josh, Pastor Brandon and Pastor JB as they talk about week four of the Everyday Disciple series.
Pastor Brandon is on deck for week four of our teaching series, Everyday Disciple. He talks about what it means to be a humble leader and how that was displayed in Scripture. Grab your Bible, a notebook and some Thanksgiving leftovers and let's jump in!
In this podcast episode, hosts Josh and Jeff discuss a range of topics including tax preparation, Christmas decorations, and fostering children. Jeff, an accountant and father of nine, shares his experiences in fostering and adopting children, and encourages listeners to support foster families. The conversation also covers the importance of community and getting to know your neighbors, with Jeff sharing his initiative of hosting block party breakfasts. The hosts emphasize the importance of authenticity and integrity, both in personal relationships and in business.
Pastor Josh brings us week three of our teaching series, Everyday Disciple. He takes a deep dive into what it means to be a purposeful friend and even invites a special guest on stage to tell his story of how Holy Spirit prompted him into being a more purposeful friend to his neighbors.
How do we slow down to make room for what truly matters? How do we make ourselves more available to God and others? Join Josh and JB as they discuss what it looks like to be a force for good, being salt and light in the world.
Pastor Pam brings us the second week of our teaching series, Everyday Disciple. She talks about being salt and light in the world and being a dream disciple.
Join Pastor Josh and Chris Kidd as they discuss the first week of our Everyday Disciple series, Spirit-Led Follower. What does it mean to live by the Spirit? Am I living by the flesh or am I allowing Holy Spirit to transform me?
Pastor Ryan kicks off our new teaching series, Everyday Disciple. He digs into what it means to be a Spirit-Led Follower of Jesus.
Today Pastor Josh and Pastor JB talk more about the need for Christians to be on mission by understanding their purpose, being transformed by Jesus, reaching the lost, and making disciples.
Our quick teaching series on the vision and mission of Radiant Life is closed out by Pastors Ryan, John, Brandon, and Josh as they team up and jump into the four parts of the redefined Radiant Life mission statement.
Pastor Ryan kicks off our special two week teaching series on the make up of Radiant Life. Today he talked about leadership and the vision statement of our church.
In this special edition of Radiant Reflections, Pastor Josh and Pastor JB are joined in the studio by the Creative Arts Director of Radiant Life, Haley Tallman. Haley works remotely for the church and was in town for a filming and photography session. Josh, JB, and Haley talk all things coffee and enneagram, and we get to know Haley a bit better.
Today Pastor Josh and Pastor JB discuss several ways that Christians seem to lean towards the world's perspectives rather than the basic orthodox principles of the Christian Faith. Culture has a powerful way of influencing us. We need to be careful to walk the line of grace AND truth as we follow Jesus. Finally, they consider what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness.
Pastor Ryan wraps up our teaching series, Controversial Jesus. Being all in for Jesus and not nibbling on the buffet of the world, is the absolute most important thing to remember.
Hot cultural topics are usually talked about in very polarizing ways. Today Pastor Josh and Pastor JB tackle the subject of transgenderism and gender dysphoria with hopes that those struggling in these areas would feel respected and yet challenged. The importance of a strong Biblical theology of the physical body is more important than ever.
Pastor Ryan is back for Week 4 of our teaching series, Controversial Jesus. Grab your Bible, a pen, and a notepad and get ready to dive into God's word with us!
Today Pastor Josh and Pastor JB dive into the third installment of our series entitled Controversial Jesus. Pastor Ryan shared a challenging message about sexuality and how our culture has become identified by it. Sexuality was never meant to be part of our identity. Our identity is far more than the physical act of sex. Josh and JB will talk more about why culture has shifted and where we need to go from here in order to experience the fullness of blessing God intended through our sexuality.
We are back for week three of Controversial Jesus. Pastor Ryan brings us some great scripture-based wisdom on the topic of sexuality and how the sexual revolution of the 1960's has led us to where we are in society today. Please remember that this is a sensitive topic, but brought purely out of love.
Is hell a real place? Will you spend eternity in God's Presence or not? Why did God create hell? These are just a few questions Pastor Ryan addressed in the second session of the Controversial Jesus series. Today Pastor Josh and Pastor JB talk more about the Biblical support for hell being a REAL PLACE and why you want to avoid it!
Pastor Ryan brings us week two of our new teaching series, Controversial Jesus. Grab your Bible, a notepad, and a pen, and get ready to have your socks knocked off as we dive into the topic of Hell.
Today Pastor Josh and Pastor JB spend time discussing how we as Christians should approach the controversial topics of our day. The truth is, that we are being spiritually formed regardless of our religious convictions. The question is this: Who will we allow to spiritually form us, the world or the Word?
Pastor Ryan kicks off our new teaching series, Controversial Jesus with a revisit to Mark 8:34-38. You aren't going to want to miss the next 5 weeks as we take a deep dive into some tough conversations, but in the way that Jesus would have them.
Today Pastor Josh and Pastor JB are joined in the studio by Radiant Life Ministry Coordinator, Pam Cary. Pam taught from Mark chapters 15 and 16, explaining how important it is for us to CHOOSE to walk with Jesus on a daily basis. Josh, JB, and Pam talk more about the obstacles that get in the way of making this decision.
Thanks for listening to Radiant Reflections with Pastor Josh and Pastor JB. In this 44th episode of Radiant Reflections, we continue to discuss the messages shared at Radiant Life Church in the Gospel of Mark.
Bookstore shelves are lined with books and stadiums are filled with people seeking the latest insights into end-times prophecies. Everyone wants to know when Jesus will return and what will happen leading up to that time. Pastor Brandon Kinsey shared an important message about why we need to focus LESS on when Jesus will return and MORE on the fact that He IS returning. Pastor Brandon and Pastor JB sit down to talk more about the dangers of focusing on the end times and ways that we can occupy until Jesus comes for His Bride.
Pastor Brandon brings us the next episode of our teaching series, The Book of Mark. Pull up a chair, grab a notebook and a pen and let's dive in!
Today Pastor Josh and Pastor JB talk more about what it means to love God and others, which Jesus said is the whole of the commandments. In this conversation, Josh and JB consider what it means to love God with our emotions, our physical life, our spiritual life, and our thoughts.
Together again! Join JB and Josh as they discuss a variety of topics in episode 41 including righteous anger and justice, church structure and motivation for attendance, and of course, coffee!
Next Gen Director and Office Manager Rasika brings us episode nine of our teaching series, The Book of Mark. She dives into Mark 11, when Jesus flips over tables in the temple court and why that was calculated and why it is important to us in today's world.
In this 40th episode of Radiant Reflections Pastor JB is joined in the studio by special guest, Ingrid Lochmire. Ingrid and JB have an in-depth conversation about what it means to have spiritual influence in the lives of others and what it means to "cut off" or "put to death" those things in our lives that are not pleasing to God.
We are back in the worship center after Summer Bash for the eighth episode of our teaching series, The Book of Mark. Pastor Ryan brings us today's message.
Why do you follow Jesus? Denying certain things in life can lead to abundance and transformation. It's about keeping eternity in focus and living in the presence of God. Join Josh and George as they discuss coffee, faith, and life lessons.
Every outward act of sin is preceded by an inward act of choice. Let that sink in. Our actions reflect our true motivations.
Join Josh and special guest, Chris Kidd, as they discuss the message from Pastor Brandon on Mark chapter 7. Are you honest with yourself and God? Are you hypocritical in the way you live your life yet judge others? It's important to pay attention to the heart behind our actions and if they're rooted in Scripture, or our own personal opinions.
Pastor Brandon is back with us for episode six of our teaching series, The Book of Mark. He challenged the church family with the text in Chapter 7 and asked a handful of introspective questions we should be asking ourselves regularly as followers of Jesus. Grab your Bible, scripture journal, and a pen and dive in with us!
Can we as followers of Christ limit the will of God? How much does our faith affect God's work here on earth? Why does God allow struggles in our lives? These are just a few questions that Pastor Josh and Pastor JB tackle in this edition of Radiant Reflections based upon Pastor Ryan and Brandon's message in Mark chapter 6.
In today's teaching, Pastor Ryan and Pastor Brandon tag team Mark 6. The guys cover Jesus commissioning the Twelve disciples, John the Baptist's death, the feeding of the five thousand, and Jesus walking on water. Join us as we jump into this week's episode of, The Book of Mark.
Pastor Josh Herrema is enjoying a vacation this week. So, Pastor Brandon Kinsey joined Pastor JB in the studio to discuss his message in Mark chapter 5. In this message, we learned how important it is to use our own personal stories to share Jesus with others. Pastor Brandon shares why this past week was so challenging and how God used it for good.
Pastor Brandon brings us episode four of our deep dive series in the Gospel of Mark. He brings us Chapter 5, where Jesus casts out the Legion of demon's into the herd of pigs which leads to a mass of people hearing the Good News!
Pastor Josh is back with us for week three of our teaching series, The Book of Mark. If you haven't purchased your scripture notebook from the Compassion Cafe at the Nottawa Street Campus, what are you waiting for? They are a great tool to work through the book of Mark along with the weekly teachings!
Pastor Ryan kicks off our new summer teaching series entitled, The Book of Mark. Not only will we be digging into this scripture weekly, the summer semester of Life Groups will be diving even deeper into the book of Mark.
Today Josh and JB are joined by special guest John Herbert. John sits in to talk with us more about the transformation story of Saul to Paul. Saul's conversion story is nothing short of miraculous!
Pastor Ryan brings us the another installment of our teaching series, Awaken: The Book of Acts. Today he focused on Acts Chapter 9 and Saul's (Paul) encounter with Jesus.
Pastor Ryan brings us the next installment of our teaching series, Awaken: The Book of Acts. He takes a deep dive into Philip being obedient to Holy Spirit and baptizing the Ethiopian eunuch. Both services ended with spontaneous baptism and lives being changed!
Today Pastor Josh and Pastor JB talk more about what it means to live a deficient Christian life outside of the work of the Holy Spirit. We all need MORE of the Holy Spirit. The question is, are you open to MORE of the Holy Spirit in your life?
Pastor Ryan is back and brings us the twenty-first installment of our teaching series, Awaken: The Book of Acts. He talks about the laying on of hands in Acts Chapter 9.
Today Josh and JB unpack more about the importance of being bold in our faith. Pastor Brandon Kinsey shared a message from Acts chapter 8 that was really challenging and boldness was the key takeaway.
Pastor Brandon is back on deck to bring us the twentieth installment of our teaching series, Awaken: The Book of Acts!
In this episode of Radiant Reflections Josh and JB talk more about Pastor Brandon's message on Acts chapter 7. The life of Stephen is one of surrender. So much so, Stephen even lost his life for the cause of Christ. Today Josh and JB talk reiterate four characteristics from the life of Stephen that every believer can emulate.
Pastor Brandon brings us the eighteenth installment of our teaching series, Awaken: The book of Acts.
Today Pastor Josh and Pastor JB talk more about discovering your purpose and calling from Pastor Josh's message in Acts chapter 6.
Pastor Josh brings us the next installment of our teaching series, Awaken: The Book of Acts. He digs into calling and gifts of the Spirit!
Today Pastor Josh and Pastor JB dive into Pastor Ryan's message taught from Acts 5 in the Awaken series. They discuss what it means to be bold for the Gospel of Jesus Christ while maintaining a heart of love.
Pastors Josh and JB talk more about Easter 2023 at Radiant Life Church. They specifically talk more about what it means to have verified facts in our faith versus opinions.
We celebrate Resurrection Sunday, Radiant Life style! Pastor Ryan brings us the teaching from the morning's celebration.
In this 25th episode of Radiant Reflections Josh and JB are joined in the studio by Radiant Life men's group leader George Earl and Ministry Coordinator Pam Cary. Pam shared a powerful message on community! Josh, JB, George, and Pam talk more about what it means to live in a Biblical community.
Ministry Coordinator and pastoral student Pam Cary brings us the fourteenth installment of our teaching series, More! She talks about the importance of Biblical community.
Radiant Life Church was blessed to have guest speaker Dr. Chris Conrad, Regional Superintendant of the Great Lakes Region of the Wesleyan Church on Sunday, March 26th. Dr. Conrad shared a powerful message on laying down burdens and allowing the Holy Spirit to move in our lives. Josh and JB talk more about some of the applications from Mark chapter 10, the text Chris taught from.
Dr. Chris Conrad, Superintendent of the Great Lakes Region of the Wesleyan Church brings us the thirteenth installment of our teaching series, More
In today's episode of Radiant Reflections Pastor Josh and Pastor JB are joined by special guest Haley Tallman. Haley is the producer of Radiant Reflections and was in town for the weekend getting to know the Radiant Life staff. Josh, JB, and Haley will discuss the spiritual discipline of silence and solitude.
Today Josh and JB talk more about what it means to abide in Christ. They will also discuss how and why God spiritually prunes our lives.
What comes to your mind when you hear the word "intercession?" This is one of the three areas of outward prayer that Pastor Josh and Pastor JB will talk about in this edition of Radiant Reflections.
Today Pastor Josh and Pastor JB are joined by special guest Josh Allabach. ...yes, you read that correctly, there are three "Joshs" in this episode. The conversation leads to a beautiful story of healing that Josh Allabach experienced during a worship team discipleship time.
Pastor Brandon brings us the eighth installment of our teaching series, More. He talks about outward prayer to the Father.
Pastor Ryan is back and brings us the seventh chapter of our teaching series, More. He takes a deep dive into the practice of prayer and talks about the Prayer of Examen.
Pastor Josh brings us the sixth installment of our teaching series, More! He introduces prayer and how Jesus gave us examples of how to pray (The Lord's Prayer).
Today Pastor Josh and Pastor JB discuss four different ways you can engage in corporate worship.
Pastor Brandon and Pastor Josh bring us the fifth installment of our teaching series, More. They dig into the idea of corporate worship.
Today Josh and JB are joined by a special guest, Pastor Brandon Kinsey. Brandon shared the next installment of the MORE series by talking about what it means to worship in the secret place.
Pastor Brandon brings us the fourth installment of our teaching series, More. He digs into the ways of worship and how it can happen in many forms.
Today Pastor Josh and Pastor JB dive in again to the "secret place" topic. Or, as many call it, the devotional time we spend each day. Josh and JB talk more about the difference between a quantitative connection with God and a qualitative one.
In this 15th episode of Radiant Reflections, Pastor Josh and Pastor JB tackle the second installment in our More series on Spiritual Disciplines/Practices. Today, they will be talking about the Secret Place. Many may know this as quiet time with Jesus or your morning devotions.
Pastor Ryan jumps into the second installment of our teaching series, More. He explains how important the "secret place" is in our relationship with Jesus.
Today Josh and JB talk more about Pastor Ryan's introduction to the spiritual disciplines/practices series called MORE. One of the topics Josh and JB discuss is a set of liturgical books called Every Moment Holy. As promised, here's the links: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Moment-Douglas-Kaine-McKelvey/dp/0998311235/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WFBN6QW0CAQ1&keywords=every+moment+holy&qid=1673282478&sprefix=every+mom%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1https://www.amazon.com/EVERY-MOMENT-HOLY-Vol-DEATH/dp/1951872053/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZDW63MCJ7CZR&keywords=every+moment+holy+volume+2&qid=1673282625&sprefix=every+moment+holy%2Caps%2C236&sr=8-1
In this episode of Radiant Reflections Josh and JB talk more about the Radiant Life Church's "word of the year". Each year our lead pastor, Ryan Bibb, seeks the LORD for a single word that encapsulates the vision and direction of the church. Our word for 2023 is MORE. God has MORE for us!
Today Pastor Josh and Pastor JB talk a bit more about the various facets of the love of God. In Pastor Ryan's message, we were challenged to see ourselves through the love of God and pursue a life that reflects the love of God.
Pastor Ryan brings us the final installment of our series leading up to Christmas titled, Advent.
In this episode of Radiant Reflections, Josh Herrema and Josh Brown are joined by a special guest, Pastor Brandon Kinsey. They discuss the importance of finding joy within the everyday struggles of life.
Pastor Brandon brings us the third installment of our series on Advent. He shows how important gratitude and joy are.
Today Josh and JB talk more about Pastor Josh's message on peace. As the second candle of the Advent season was lit this past Sunday, Josh shared with us why the world lacks peace and how we can strive to walk in the peace God provides.
Today Pastor Josh and Pastor JB talk about the first Advent message that Pastor Ryan shared this past Sunday. They'll be talking about hope. What is hope? How can we press into hope? What do we even hope in?
As we prepare for the Christmas season, Pastor Ryan kicks off our new teaching series, Advent. He lays the foundation of what Advent truly is and how it is important to believers.
Today on Radiant Reflections Josh and JB talk about gratitude. We are right in the midst of the Thanksgiving season and thinking about what we can be grateful for is a critical practice.
In this seventh edition of season three of Radiant Reflections, Josh and JB take a fifty-thousand-foot look at baptism. Our church had a fantastic baptism service where over 40 people took their next step into the waters of baptism.
In this edition of Radiant Reflections Pastor Josh Heremma and Pastor Josh Brown talk through three ways that we can walk in the spirit. First, we can read and memorize the Word of God. Second, we can cut off any inputs in our lives that cause us to covet. And last, we can fast. This IS walking in the Spirit.
In the sixth installment of our teaching series, The Unseen Realm, Pastor Brandon takes a deep dive into the importance of Spiritual Disciplines
Today Pastor Josh and Pastor JB tackle a handful of subjects that Pastor Ryan shared in his message from Sunday 10/30/22. They'll be talking about gender identity, sexuality, and abortion.
Pastor Ryan leads us into the fifth installment of The Unseen Realm. Today was a heavy message touching on some hot-button topics in culture today and what Scripture says about them.
Today Pastor Josh and Pastor JB continue to dive deeper into Sunday's message. We learned from Pastor Ryan that prayer and fasting are two powerful spiritual practices that can help us combat the attacks of the devil, the pressures of the world, and our disordered fleshly desires.
Pastor Ryan brings us the fourth installment of our teaching series, The Unseen Realm. Visit www.theradiantlife.church to sign up for events, see what's happening around the church, and listen to previous messages.
In this episode of Radiant Reflections Pastor Josh Herrema and Pastor Josh Brown talk more about the fleshly/sinful nature that all humans have. They'll dive into ways that you can combat our sinful nature.
Pastor Josh brings us the third installment of our teaching series, The Unseen Realm. Be sure to check out www.theradiantlife.church for all the latest happenings, event signups, and even a place to catch past messages from our staff!
In this episode of Radiant Reflections Pastor Josh Heremma and Pastor Josh Brown talk about prayer, silence and solitude, and Scripture. These are very important spiritual practices/disciplines.
Pastor Ryan is back for the second installment of The Unseen Realm. He takes us on a deep dive into who Satan is and why he is sometimes confused for the red guy with horns and a pitchfork.
Today Pastor Josh Heremma and Pastor Josh Brown discuss Pastor Ryan's first message in the Unseen Realm series.
Pastor Ryan kicks off our new teaching series, The Unseen Realm. He lays the groundwork for the series and beings talking about the Devil.
Pastor Brandon brings us the fourteenth installment of our teaching series, Awaken: The Book of Acts.
In this week's installment of our teaching series, Awaken: The Book of Acts, Pastor Ryan talks about complete surrender to Jesus and how only partial surrender is dangerous.
Pastor Ryan digs into the end of Acts 4 in the twelfth installment of our teaching series, Awaken: The Book of Acts. Encouragement is critical and Pastor Ryan asked the hard-hitting questions: Who is your Barnabas? and Whose Barnabas are you?
Pastor Ryan continues our teaching series, Awaken: The Book of Acts as we dig further into chapter 4.
In the tenth installment of our teaching series, Awaken: The Book of Acts, Pastor Ryan digs into the fourth Chapter and talks about Peter and John's aroma of Holy Spirit.
In the final installment of our teaching series, Upside Down Kingdom, Student Ministries Director/Pastoral Student Rasika, digs into what it means to build a rock-solid foundation in Christ.
In the sixth installment of our teaching series, Upside Down Kingdom, Pastor Josh brings us through the parable of The Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22.
In the fifth installment of our teaching series, Upside Down Kingdom, Pastor Brandon, and Pastor Josh tag team the parables of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son and how those represent our lives.
In the fourth installment of our teaching series, Upside Down Kingdom...Pastor Brandon talks about living into our God-given purpose with the reminder to live every day like it's the day of Jesus' return.
In the third installment of our teaching series, Upside Down Kingdom...Pastor Josh talks about humility and why it's so important.
Pastor Brandon brings us the second installment of our teaching series, Upside Down Kingdom. He talks about the parable of the two debtors and how we can be forgiven in Christ.
As we kick off our new teaching series, Upside Down Kingdom...Pastor Ryan talks about parables and how Jesus used them to teach.
Pastor Josh brings us installment nine of our teaching series, Awaken: The Book of Acts.
Pastor Ryan and Pastor Brandon tag-team installment eight of our teaching series titled Awaken: The Book of Acts. For more information about everything happening at Radiant Life, visit: theradiantlife.church
Let's celebrate what God has done at Radiant Life and in the surrounding community over the last year!
Pastor Ryan lands the plane in the final episode of All of Us. He talks about the importance of being a disciple who reproduces the life of Christ and why that is a cornerstone of our faith.
Pastor Ryan, Pastor Josh, and Pastor Brandon dive into episode three of our teaching series All of Us.
Pastor Ryan brings us episode two of our teaching series, All of Us. He explains how important it is to learn God's purpose for our lives and debuts a new ministry that will be launching in the fall here at Radiant Life.
As we begin our new teaching series, All of Us, Pastor Ryan introduced the new Radiant Life Mission Statement and set up the next three weeks as we dig into the importance of working together to grow the Kingdom of Heaven
As we jump back into our teaching series Awaken: The Book of Acts, Pastor Ryan talks about how worship is not just music and singing.
The tomb is empty! Pastor Ryan brings us the message on the power of the cross and the resurrection! Happy Easter, Radiant Life Family.
Pastor Joshua brings us the final episode of our teaching series Reaching Out. He talks about sharing your story with those who don't know Jesus and gives us some tips to make it easy and effective.
Pastor Brandon brings us episode two in our teaching series, Reaching Out. He talks about the importance of breaking bread (or eating) with others and how that is displayed throughout the Bible.
Pastor Ryan kicks off the first episode of our new teaching series, Reaching Out: Go and Make Disciples!
Pastor Ryan brings us week six of our teaching series, Awaken: The Book of Acts. In this episode, he talks about what we need to a disciple of Jesus.
As we jump back into our teaching series Awaken: The Book of Acts, Pastor Ryan talks about Holy Boldness.
Pastor Ryan brings us the final episode in our teaching series, God In Us; The Upgrade Within. Today was a little different as Pastor Ryan brought us three statements for Radiant Life he heard from the Lord.
In today's episode of our teaching series, God in Us: The Upgrade Within, Pastor Brandon talks about grieving Holy Spirit
Pastor Ryan brings us the fourth episode in our teaching series, God In Us: The Upgrade Within. In this episode he teaches us how we quench the Spirit and how to overcome that.
In the third episode of our teaching series, God In Us: The Upgrade Within, Pastor Ryan does a deep dive into gifts of Holy Spirit.
Pastor Ryan kicks off our new teaching series, God In Us-The Upgrade Within. He introduces Holy Spirit and who He is.
Pastor Ryan digs into Acts chapter two and Pentecost in episode four of our teaching series, Awaken: The Book of Acts.
Pastor Ryan brings us Episode Three of our current teaching series, Awaken: The Book of Acts.
Pastor Brandon brings us the second episode of our teaching series, Awaken: The Book of Acts. He digs into what it means being united in prayer
Pastor Brandon closes our teaching series Christmas Through Their Eyes, talking about the difficulties Mary faced.
Pastor Josh digs into the promises kept throughout scripture in the third part of our teaching series, Christmas Through Their Eyes.
Pastor Ryan digs into what the rule of King Herod looked like, leading up to the birth of Jesus in the third part in our teaching series, Christmas Through Their Eyes
Pastor Brandon brings us the first part of our new teaching series, Christmas Through Their Eyes.
Pastor Ryan brings the final installment of our teaching series on Prayer discussing how important it is to have a mindset focused on thankfulness.
In today's installment of our teaching series titled Prayer, Pastor Ryan talks about always being in communication with our Heavenly Father.
Pastor Ryan digs into power prayer in the sixth episode of our teaching series, Prayer.
Pastor Ryan dives into real world instruction on how to pray, in the fifth episode of our teaching series, Prayer.
In the first episode of our new teaching series titled Prayer, Pastor Ryan talks about the importance of keeping God first in all areas of your life...including prayer.
In this edition of Radiant Reflections, Pastor Josh Herrema and Pastor Josh Brown talk a bit more about how to treat our gay friends, family members, and neighbors.
In the final episode of our teaching series Unchanging, Pastor Ryan talks about the importance of baptism and communion in our walk with Christ.
Pastor Ryan brings the next episode of Unchanging. Today he teaches on the church and how Holy Spirit doesn't just work in us, but also through us.
Pastor Ryan brings the next installment of the Unchanging teaching series and shows us who Holy Spirit is.
In today's message, Pastor Ryan shares what christian's believe about judgement and what scripture teaches about it.
In this message, Pastor Ryan continues our teaching series Unchanging and helps shine some light on what Christian's believe about Jesus.
How is it possible for three things to be one? And yet this is exactly how the Bible speaks of God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In this message Pastor Ryan unpacks the Trinity.
In this message Pastor Ryan kicks off a brand new series called Unchanging. he will help us answer the question What Do Christians Believe About Creation?
Today Pastor Josh Herrema and Pastor Josh Brown continue in the LGBTQ+ conversation. In this episode, they will consider New Testament Scriptures that may or may not apply to the topic.
In this episode, we begin a conversation about the LGBTQ+ community. What is our response as Christians? What does the Bible say? Is there a difference between being attracted to someone of the same sex and actively participating in a same-sex sexual relationship?
Today Pastor Ryan Bibb continues with part 10 of our series titled Move to More, From a Believer to a Disciple.
Today is part two of a wonderful conversation with pastor, author, and speaker Sam Allberry. Sam helps us navigate the waters of same-sex attraction in the church.
What does it mean to be justified...how about to be sanctified? These heavy theological words do have deep meaning for our faith and more specifically, our eternity. Today we'll be unpacking some bad ideas about what heaven is and is not.
Today Pastor Josh Herrema sits down to talk with local estate planning lawyer, John Dresser. Josh and John talk about how important it is for each of us to plan for our eventual departure from this earth in terms of our assets and even our loved ones.
Today is part one of an insightful conversation with pastor, speaker, and author Sam Allberry. Sam is a same-sex attracted Christian. He helps us navigate the Scriptures with this important topic. The conversation was long enough that we decided to break it up into two parts. Today is part one.
In this episode of Radiant Reflections, we'll be discussing Heaven, a much brighter subject within this series on Death and Dying.
Today Ryan Bibb, Josh Herrema, and Josh Brown talk a bit more about the reality of Hell. This is a very real place that has been trivialized. As Christians, if we believe that Hell is a real place, how should that change our everyday lives?
Today Pastor Brandon Kinsey continues with part 7 of our series titled Move to More, From a Believer to a Disciple.
This is part 2 of a conversation that Pastor Josh Herrema and Pastor Josh Brown had with author and pastor Ed Taylor. Ed suffered the loss of his oldest son tragically and he joined us in this episode to offer Biblical insight into suffering, grief, and loss.
Today Pastor Ryan continues with part six of our series titled Move to More, From a Believer to a Disciple.
The loss of a child may very well be the single most difficult thing anyone could face here on earth. Today Pastor Josh Herrema and Pastor Josh Brown are joined by special guest Pastor Ed Taylor. Sadly, Ed lost his oldest son Eddie Jr. tragically. You'll learn more about how to cope with suffering and loss as you listen today.
God is on the move at Radiant Life Church! Listen as Brandon Kinsey and Pam Cary kick off today’s message with some interesting statistics about Radiant Life Church. Pastor Ryan Bibb will then bring the message, “This Is Us”.
How many times have you heard someone say that "grandma is looking down from heaven through the clouds and watching over you"? This is just one of many misconceptions surrounding death that require a more careful look. Today Ryan, Josh, and JB talk more about this and other death misconceptions.
Today Pastor Ryan Bibb discusses purpose as he continues our series titled Move to More, From a Believer to a Disciple.
Today Ryan, Josh, and JB talk more about some of the misconceptions surrounding death. When we die do we really become angels? What about the age of accountability? Is this a Biblical concept?
In this continuing discussion of death and dying, Pastor Ryan Bibb, Pastor Josh Herrema, and Pastor Josh Brown talk more about what a Biblical view of death might look like.
Join us for part 3 as Pastor Ryan Bibb continues our series titled Move to More, From a Believer to a Disciple.
Today special guest Greg Hackman shares with us what it means to face death on a day-to-day basis. Greg is a mortician and funeral director in the Sturgis Michigan community.
In today’s message, Pastor Josh Herrema brings us part 2 of our series titled Move to More, From a Believer to a Disciple.
This is the second half of a very rich and meaningful conversation with Pat and Liz Arseneau. Pat recently received a terminal stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis. That said, you might not even know it if you talked with Pat. He is a bright and radiant light for Jesus as he faces this. His wife, Liz, also sees the good and points others to Jesus through this difficult time.
Pastor Ryan Bibb and Pastor Josh Herrema are joined on this podcast by dear friends Pat and Liz Arseneau. Sadly, Pat recently received a terminal stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis. In this podcast, we learn from Pat and Liz what it means to face death.
Today we join Pastor Ryan Bibb and Pastor Josh Herrema as they continue their conversation about the cancer diagnosis that their dear friends Steve and Beth Jones BOTH received.
Today Pastor Ryan Bibb and Pastor Josh Herrema spend some time talking with Steve and Beth Jones. Steve is the lead pastor of Life Change Church where Ryan and Josh both got their start in ministry. Today they will be talking about Steve and Beth's battle with cancer.
Join us as Pastor Ryan Bibb continues with Part 6 of our teaching series titled Breakthrough.
Join us as Pastor Ryan Bibb continues with part 5 of our teaching series titled "Breakthrough".
Pastor Ryan Bibb continues with part 4 of our series titled Breakthrough. Pastor Ryan shares how Jesus’ blood has covered your sin… you can experience true joy and freedom in Christ.
Whats holding you back from experiencing a breakthrough in your faith? In today's message, Pastor Brandon Kinsey will talk about the freedom you can find in forgiveness.
In this edition of Radiant Reflections Pastor Ryan Bibb, Pastor Josh Heremma, and Pastor Josh Brown talk more about the upcoming second season. Sneak peak...we will be tackling topics like sexuality and life after death.
This is the pastor's wives Radiant Reflections take-over edition! And as you'll hear from Katie Bibb, Lisa Brown, Amy Kinsey, and Nicole Herrema...these women are MUCH MORE than "just" pastor's wives.
Join us as Pastor Ryan Bibb continues our series titled “Identity”. Along with Pastor Ryan, we’ll hear from our Worship Arts Pastor, Josh Brown and our Prayer Pastor, Karen Metzger as they share part of their testimonies and how their identity in Christ has been shaped and continues to be shaped.
Today Pastor Josh Herrema, Pastor Ryan Bibb, Pastor Brandon Kinsey, and Pastor Josh Brown tackle listener-submitted questions. Sneak peek...tacos is in one of the questions.
In the message today, Rasika will remind you that even when the chaos of life overwhelms you, God is still God. He never changes even when life feels out of control. She’ll challenge you to seek His presence in this coming year.
Today Ryan, Josh, and JB share a "year in review" style podcast. Ryan and Josh will provide a sneak-peak into our annual One Word message. What would it look like for you to begin seeking the LORD for a single word that could guide and direct this upcoming year?
Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ! Pastor Ryan gives a stand-alone message today titled “God With Us”.
Today Pastor Ryan Bibb and Pastor Josh Herrema will help you understand better what it means to be baptized, or immersed, in the Holy Spirit.
Today Pastor Ryan, Pastor Josh, and Pastor JB talk a bit more about what it means to operate in the gift of prophecy.
Join us for part 5 of our series titled Holy Spirit. In the message today, Pastor Ryan will teach on four spiritual gifts, the gift of tongues, prayer language, prophecy and baptism of the Holy Spirit.
This is the fourth installment in our series called the Holy Spirit. Today Pastor Ryan begins unpacking the various gifts of the Holy Spirit. He'll encourage us to first seek the Holy Spirit Himself...and then the gifts of the Holy Spirit will come naturally.
Today Pastor Josh Herrema, Pastor Ryan Bibb, and Pastor Josh Brown talk a little bit more about what it means to walk in the power of the Spirit and why some people may be afraid to do so.
In this special round table discussion edition Radiant Reflections, Pastor Josh Herrema and Pastor Ryan Bibb are joined once again by Pastor Luke Eicher and Pastor Dave Jolman. Today they will be discussing the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
In this special edition of Radiant Reflections, Pastor Josh Herrema and Pastor Ryan Bibb are joined for a round table discussion with Pastor Dave Jolman and Pastor Luke Eicher. They will be talking about the Holy Spirit. While Ryan and Josh come from the Wesleyan denomination, Pastor Luke comes from a more charismatic background and Pastor Dave comes from the Reformed tribe of faith. This round-table discussion will bring some balance and clarity to the Person of the Holy Spirit.
In this podcast Pastor Ryan and Pastor Josh intro our brand new series called The Holy Spirit.
Today, Guest Speaker, Chris Conrad will kick off our new series titled “Holy Spirit”. Chris will teach about who the Holy Spirit is and he’ll encourage you to lean in during this series - rather than running away from Holy Spirit, run towards everything He has for you.
Pastor Ryan brings a special message today titled "Don't Panic". There's division in our nation as we approach election week. Instead of running away from the tension, Pastor Ryan will encourage you to step INTO uncomfortable territory and share JESUS with those in your reach. It's not politics, but GOD who will change hearts.
In this 4th installment of the Politics and Faith series, Pastor Ryan Bibb and Pastor Josh Herrema will share more on why identifying with the "red team" or the "blue team" may not be a healthy choice. The policies must be the deciding factor in your Christlike vote.
Tuesday, November 3rd is fast approaching and we are all faced with a choice. In the single most politically contentious time in our nation's history, it's crucial that the policies of each candidate are carefully considered. Today Pastor Ryan Bibb, Pastor Josh Herrema, and Pastor Josh Brown will dialogue about specific policies. Please know, we are praying for you as you head to the polls this next week.
What does it mean to have a quiet time or devotional time with the LORD? This past Sunday Pastor Ryan finished up our series called Rooted. We learned that having a quiet time to read the Bible and pray is crucial to your health as a follower of Christ.
Today we continue our series on Politics and Faith. Friends, it's CRUCIAL that we are LIKE JESUS as we go to the polls to cast our vote or abstain. Today you'll learn more about what it means to submit your own desires and will to the will of God.
Pastor Josh Herrema and Pastor Ryan Bibb tackle more of what it means to be a follower of Jesus in this chaotic political climate. Today you'll learn more about what it means to submit to government authority.
Being "others centered" goes against our human nature. Today Pastor Ryan and Pastor Josh will talk more about how others centeredness is developed in small groups.
Pastor Ryan continues our series titled Rooted. He'll challenge you in the message today to get plugged into a community of believers. The Lord calls us to community for our blessings and His glory.
Today Pastor Ryan Bibb and Pastor Josh Herrema embark on something your mother always told you to avoid...politics and religion...and both of those in the same podcast!!! All joking aside, we are so divided in our world today. Ryan and Josh felt a tug from the LORD to tackle this subject. The desire is for every listener to hold tightly to their politicial convictions...but even MORE tightly to Jesus!
Today Pastor Ryan Bibb and Pastor Josh Herrema dig deeper into what the "circle" represents in our daily walk with God. You'll learn that the circle is that small group of friends that you do life with on a regular basis. The "circle" is CRUCIAL for your health as a Christian.
Today Pastor Ryan continues our series titled Rooted. He'll challenge you to get ROOTED in a community of believers who will challenge and support you.
Today Pastor Josh and Pastor Ryan share more about the different environments that you can grow in as a follower of Jesus. Church, small groups, and personal devotional time are essential for you to be a healthy Christian.
Today Pastor Ryan kicks off a brand new series titled Rooted. Are you going deeper in your faith outside of Sunday mornings at church? Ryan will challenge you today to seek out three powerful environments where you can experience Jesus and grow closer to Him.
Today Pastor Josh Herrema and Pastor Ryan Bibb will share more about why it's so important to fully surrender to God. When we surrender, we experience freedom.
In the message today, Pastor Ryan will challenge you to RESET your PASSION for Jesus. Let go of the things that are distracting you, and release the things you know you shouldn't still be holding on to... Surrender.
In this episode Pastor Josh Herrema, Pastor Ryan Bibb, and Pastor Brandon Kinsey talk more about the tendency for seasoned saints to create unBiblical boundaries that keep people from Jesus.
Today Pastor Brandon continues with week two of our series titled Reset. As you move forward and RESET after a long six months, Pastor Brandon will remind you how important it is to find community within the church.
Today Pastor Josh Herrema and Pastor Josh Brown talk more about part 1 of Pastor Ryan's teaching series, Reset. This series will focus on resetting our worship as we begin to meet in person again. Today you'll learn more about WHAT worship is and is not.
Today Pastor Ryan begins our new series titled Reset. Has your faith been at a stand-still since the pandemic began? Pastor Ryan challenges you today to pause and RESET. He’ll remind you to celebrate what God has done for you through worship today.
Today Pastor Ryan Bibb and Pastor Josh Herrema talk more about what it means to "smell" like Jesus.
Today Pastor Ryan shares a message entitled Aroma. In this message you'll learn why it's so important to carefully consider the social and spirital "smell" you might be putting off.
Today Pastor Josh Herrema and Pastor Ryan Bibb close out their talks on the Dangerous Prayers series. You'll learn more about what it means to pray, "God, search me."
Today Pastor Josh Herrema and Pastor Ryan Bibb unpack what it means to slow down and listen to the voice of God.
This is the fourth message in our series called Dangerous Prayers. Pastor Ryan will challenge you in the message today to pause and listen to God’s voice as you pray.
Today Pastor Ryan Bibb, Pastor Josh Herrema, and Pastor Brandon Kinsey talk a little bit more about Brandon's messages where he encouraged all of us to pray the prayer...SEND ME.
Pastor Brandon Kinsey brings us part three in our series called Dangerous Prayers. Today we learn how important it is to pray the prayer...SEND ME.
Today Pastor Ryan continues with our series called Dangerous Prayers. You'll learn how challenging and yet important it is to pray the prayer, "LORD, break my heart for what breaks Yours."
Today Pastor Josh Herrema and Pastor Ryan Bibb talk more about what it means to experience real brokenness before God. We'll also learn how important it is to pray for God to break our hearts for what breaks His.
Today is the two part of a discussion between Pastor Josh Herrema, Pastor Ryan Bibb, Ryan Banaszak, and Dave Northrup. We want to encourage you to make sure and listen to the previous episode for context.
Today Pastor Josh Herrema and Pastor Ryan Bibb begin a discussion with Ryan Banaszak and Dave Northrup. Ryan currently serves on the Sturgis Police Department and Dave Northrup is a former offier.
This is the third and final part in a discussion between Pastor Josh Herrema, Pastor Ryan Bibb, Ryan Banaszak, and Dave Northrup. It's important that you listen to Episodes 023 and 024 for the full context of this discussion.
Today Pastor Ryan Bibb and Pastor Josh Herrema talk more about our brand new series at Radiant Life Church. This series is called Dangerous Prayers. In Ryan's first message in this series he talked about important it is for us to be BOLD in our prayers. Ryan and Josh will dive deeper into what prayer actually is and why it's so important to be BOLD.
Today Pastor Ryan begins a brand new series called Dangerous Prayers. In this message you'll learn more about what it means to be BOLD in your faith and why God wants us to ask Him for BOLDNESS in our prayer lives.
In this 8th and final part of our S.W.A.T., Spiritual Warfare and Tactics, Pastor Ryan Bibb helps us understand the importance of prayer. Prayer is what ties all the pieces of God's armor together.
Today Pastor Ryan and Pastor Josh talk more about the importance of prayer in the spiritual armor that God has given us.
In this episode of Radiant Reflections Pastor Josh Herrema and Pastor Josh Brown talk more about the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. We'll learn that engaging in the Bible four times a week brings life change!
In this message Pastor JB helps us see why the Word of God is so important in our lives. We'll learn that engaging the Bible four times a week will absolutely change your life!
Today Pastor Josh Herrema and Pastor Ryan Bibb talk more about the helmet of salvation. You'll learn how to identify thoughts that ARE NOT from God. You'll also find out how to deal with these thoughts.
In this 6th part of our series called S.W.A.T., Spiritual Warfare and Tactics, Pastor Ryan Bibb will help understand more clealry the importance of the helmet of salvation.
Today Pastor Ryan Bibb, Pastor Josh Herrema, and Pastor Josh Brown pick up where they left off talking to Pastor Ray Dash Jr. As a member of the Body of Christ and the black community, Pastor Ray will share some amazing insights into what it will take for the church to be successful in overcoming racism in our culture.
Racial tensions in America are at an all-time high after the murder of George Floyd. We felt it was important to talk with someone the black community to help better understand the impact of racism in our culture. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview with Pastor Ray Dash Jr.
Today Pastor Josh Herrema and Pastor Josh Brown unpack what it means to take up the shield of faith.
Today Pastor Josh Herrema shares part 5 in our series called S.W.A.T., Spiritual Warfare and Tactics. You'll learn more about the shield of faith in this message.
Today Pastor Josh Herrema and Brandon Kinsey talk more in depth about the boots of peace which is part of the armor of God found in Ephesians chapter 6.
This is message 4 in our series called S.W.A.T., Spiritual Warfare and Tactics. Today Pastor Brandon shares more about the shoes of the Gospel.
Today Pastor Josh Herrema and Pastor Brandon Kinsey discuss the boots of peace. This important part of the armor of God is something that we should put on every day!
Pastor Ryan Bibb brings us the 3rd part in our series called S.W.A.T., Spiritual Warfare and Tactics. Today we'll learn more about the breastplate of righteousness.
In this 14th edition of Radiant Reflections Pastor Josh Herrema and Pastor Ryan Bibb talk a bit more about what it means to be righteous before God.
This is episode 13 of Radiant Reflections. Today Pastor Ryan and Pastor Josh tackle the question, "What is truth?" We'll learn the importance of the belt of truth in the spiritual armor of God.
GIRD UP! Today Pastor Ryan shares with us why the belt of truth is so important in the spiritual armor of God. This is part 2 in our S.W.A.T., Spiritual Warfare and Tactics series.
In this episode of Radiant Reflections Pastor Ryan Bibb and Pastor Josh Herrema help us understand more clearly the ramifications of the spiritual war that is happening all around us.
Today Pastor Ryan kicks off a brand new series called S.W.A.T., Spiritual Warface and Tactics. Pastor Ryan reminds us that there is a spiritual battle happening all around us every day.
Today Pastor Ryan Bibb brings us the third and final message in our series called Into the Unknown.
In this 10th episode of Radiant Reflections the pastoral staff talk more about what it means to be a pastor.
Today Pastor Ryan Bibb, Pastor Josh Herrema, Pastor Brandon Kinsey, and Pastor Josh Brown talk more about what it means to be a pastor and what occupies our daily schedules.
Today you'll get a "behind the scenes" look at the pastoral team at Radiant Life Church.
In this edition of Radiant Reflections Pastor Ryan Bibb and Pastor Josh Herrema unpack what it means to worship through the difficult seasons of life.
In this episode of Radiant Reflections Pastor Josh Heremma and Brandon Kinsey unpack the role that emotions play in our lives.
In this 7th episode of Radiant Reflections, Pastor Ryan Bibb and Josh Herrema share more thoughts on COVID-19 and the first message in our series called Into the Unknown.
In this episode of Radiant Reflections Pastor Ryan Bibb and Pastor Josh Herrema share more about the spiritual impact of the movie Breakthrough. You'll learn why it's so important to PRESS into your faith until you receive a spiritual Breakthrough.
In this message Pastor Ryan Bibb shares more on the amazing miracle portrayed in the movie Breakthrough. Today we'll learn more about why giving up in our faith is simply not an option. We have to press into our faith until we experience breakthrough.
In this edition of Radiant Reflections Pastor Brandon Kinsey, Pastor Josh Herrema, and Pastor Ryan Bibb unpack more of Pastor Josh's message entitled The Rise of Skywalker from the At the Movies 2020 series. Today they'll discuss the importance of feeding your spirit rather than feeding your flesh.
In today's message Pastor Josh Herrema shares part 3 in our series called At the Movies 2020. In this message Josh shares more about the movie The Rise of Skywalker and the darkside in all of us.
After the close of the previous episode Pastor Brandon Kinsey, Pastor Josh Herrema, and Pastor Ryan Bibb felt that the ideas they talked about needed to be unpacked a bit more...thus this Part 2 of Episode 005. In this episode, the pastors will be talking about legalism and sacred cows in the church. The challenge will be to allow the Holy Spirit to guide and direct us rather than our traditions.
Today Pastor Brandon Kinsey shares insights from the movie A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood in this 2nd installment of the At the Movies 2020 series.
Pastor Josh Heremma and Pastor Brandon Kinsey unpack Brandon's message based on the movie called A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Today they'll talk more about what it means to forgive.
In today's message, Pastor Ryan begins a brand new series called At the Movies 2020. He will be using the movie Darkest Hour to help us see the importance of making prayer our first move rather than our last resort.
In this episode of Radiant Reflections Pastor Ryan Bibb and Pastor Josh Heremma talk more about why prayer should be our FIRST response to crisis and not our last resort.
In this episode of Radiant Reflections Pastor Ryan Bibb and Pastor Josh Heremma unpack the stigma's around the labels we place on ourselves.
This is Pastor Ryan Bibb's message called Alive taken from the Easter Online Together service.
In this podcast Ryan and Josh talk more about what irrational generosity looks like. We'll learn that finances isn't the ONLY way to be generous.
This is Pastor Ryan Bibb's message called Inspire Generosity from the Dangerous-A Church Unleashed series.
This is Pastor Josh Heremma's message entitled Quench Their Thirst taught from the Dangerous-A Church Unleashed series.
This is Pastor Ryan Bibb's message called Get the Party Started from the Dangerous-A Church Unleashed series.
This is Pastor Ryan's message called Love the Overlooked in the series Dangerous - A Church Unleashed
This is Pastor Ryan Bibb's message called Love the Overlooked from the Dangerous-A Church Unleashed series.
This is Pastor Brandon's message called Light the Revival taught from the Dangerous-A Church Unleashed series.
This is Pastor Ryan Bibb's message called "I Dare You to Dive Deeper" in the Dangerous-A Church Unleashed series.
This is Pastor Ryan Bibb's Message titled "God won't give you more than you can handle"
This is Pastor Ryab Bibb's Message titled "Come Alive". In Today's Message Pastor Ryan shares some BIG plans for Radiant Life!
This is Pastor Josh Herrema and Pastor Patricia White's Message titled "So what's Your Excuse?".
This is Pastor Ryan Bibb's Message titles "3 Questions". 21 Baptisms and 15 Salvations! We love seeing lives transformed in the name of Jesus!