River Valley Church Podcast: Recent Episodes
River Valley Church
Welcome to our River Valley Church Podcast! We are a multi-site church located in Southern Oregon. Tune in here on our podcast to campus teachings, testimonies, and discussions on faith & culture. https://podcasts.subsplash.com/gq8c8xk/podcast.rss
Tim & the crew dive into the Spiritual Discipline of Scripture Reading as they discuss misconceptions of the scripture, the impact of scripture in our lives and how God continues to reveal Himself through scripture.
Tim, Frank & Rod enter into the “Courtroom” of John 5 as we look into the credentials of Jesus, how Moses wrote about Jesus, and why it is ok to sit in the tension of not understanding is okay.
Tim, Austin & Tyler dig into the sonship of Jesus, the authority of Jesus, what it means by Jesus “giving life to whom He wishes”and how this impacts our daily lives as Christians.
Tim is joined by Mark, Nat & Tawny as they discuss our church’s journey into spiritual disciplines. Why are they so important? Why is this exciting for our church? How are they the answer to “W.W.J.D.?”
The crew joins Tim for the first time this year as they look back on some of their favorites of 2021, including books, podcasts and most intriguing news headline.
Therapist and friend Nicole Goens joins the podcast again to discuss mental illness and its relation to the holidays, the church, and why more elite athletes are prioritizing their emotional well-being over success.
Tim and the crew discuss what it means to have Living Water today, how Jesus viewed going against cultural norms, and how Jesus viewed women.
Tim is joined by 3 Worship Leaders as they discuss what it means to worship in Spirit & Truth, what a life of worship looks like, what it is like to be a worship leader, and how they feel about the song Reckless Love.
Tim is joined by the Father/Son duo of Mark & Tyler to take one final look into the ministry of John the Baptist, the WHY behind his name, and also answer a question about our Salvation. Plus, what does Thanksgiving look like in the Goens house?
Tim, Andy & Austin unpack who Nicodemus was, why John 3:16 is the most popular verse (is it?) and what did Jesus mean in verse 5. Tune into Digging Deeper for this and more!
Join Tim & the Crew as they provide context to Jesus flipping tables, compare Righteous & Unrighteous anger, and examine how we as a church exemplify anger.
The crew sits down to discuss Jesus turning water into wine. What was so significant about the wine? Why is this story ONLY in John? Was Jesus mad at his mom? Join us as we discuss this and more on Digging Deeper.
Tim is joined by Andy Frye & Frank Matz as they discuss the origin of Halloween, the churches relation to the holiday, and how outreaches like Fall Family Festival redeem it.
Tim, Mark & Michael dig into the life and reception of John the Baptist, unpack who the Pharisees were, and discuss how our culture responds to Prophecy.
Tim is joined by Nat & Rod as they discuss who John the baptist was, how being a Child of God affects us in the day to day life, and why people didn't recognize Jesus for who he was.
Tim, Tyler & Austin talk everything John from who wrote the book to why we need the book, and why it is different from the other Gospels.
Andy & Tawny join Tim as they wrap up Philippians discussing how generosity works, and how we find discernment in our giving.
Tim, Doug & Mark discuss Tim’s newest family member, common verses taken out of context, why our world is discontent, and how our church can influence society.
Tune in is as Natalie interviews two professional therapists in our community as they unpack anxiety from a clinical perspective, offer solutions, and share how Jesus finds us in the midst of it.
Joe steps in for Tim while he's on baby watch as he and the crew discuss conflict in the church, why Life Groups are important, and what we can learn from Euodia & Syntyche.
The Crew is joined on this Special Edition by local doctor Rick Williams to discuss what the last 18 months have been like for medical professionals, address concerns about vaccines, and show us what sources and resources we can trust regarding vaccination and our current medical climate.
Join Tim, Michelle and Austin as they talk about Tim's mom's birthday, why Paul was such a big deal, and why circumcision wasn't as taboo then as it is now.
Tim is joined by Global Worker Cara Denney, as they discuss how church looks different overseas, why home isn’t where you think, and why missionaries are “Purple People”.
Tim is joined by Frank & Natalie as they discuss the cost of discipleship, the root of sinful desires, and whether or not all gossip is bad.
Join Tim and the crew as they unpack the incarnation of Jesus, how that affects us as Christians, and what "doing greater things than Jesus" looks like in our lives.
Join Tim, Doug & The Murphy Team as they discuss echo chambers, dissension, unity, and why there isn't just ONE CHURCH in our city.
Join Tim & Pastor Mark in a Special Edition Interview with the 2 women behind the I-Resolve Movement as they discuss what it’s about, why it's happening, and how we got to where we are.
Join Tim, Austin & Mark as they discuss fearing death, the difference between boldness and being a jerk, and what role sin plays in God’s Will.
Join Tim and the rest of the Rogue River crew as they dive into Father's Day, the affection of Jesus, and the secret behind keeping unity in the church.
Join Tim, Mark and first-timer to the podcast Michelle as they discuss how New Testament letters were written & read, big names in the Philippian church and, try to figure out what exactly Paul was like.
Join Andy, Austin and Tim as they wrap up Leviticus, discuss how consequences have changed between OT & NT (did they?), and whether or not the OT covenant actually "worked."
Join Tim, Nat & Rod as they discuss how they sabbath, what day is the “Holy Day,” and whether or not it’s a sin not to Sabbath.
Join Tim, Mark and Doug as they wrap up the festivals and look at how the Fall Feasts point to the 2nd coming of Jesus.
Join Tim, Tyler and Austin as they discuss why God mandated celebrations, what these parties looked like, and what the heck is happening in Israel?
3 moms and 11 kids. Tim picks the brains of 3 Moms in Ministry to learn the good, the bad and the ugly and how they manage to balance it all.
Are tattoos bad, do Christian's cherry pick OT verses, and what the heck was up with Tamar & Judah? Join Tim and the team as they discuss these and more!
Why "Us vs. Them" needs to stop. Sexual sin. Sexual freedom. How is our church doing in reaching those who struggle in brokenness? Join Tim and the crew as we discuss these topics and how it applies to Leviticus.
Join Tim, Tyler and Mark as they look into Easter traditions, where Jesus went after He died, what salvation looks like minus the resurrection, and why a TERRIBLE day is known as GOOD.
Join Frank, Austin and Rod as the discuss sacrifices, social ramifications, and Leviticus on this weeks episode of Digging Deeper. What's your favorite sacrifice?
Join Tim, Austin & Brian as they discuss the importance of Leviticus, if Christians NEED to read it, and why there was some hesitation with the new series.
Is “simple” bad? Are all church priorities the same? Was Jesus's life Simple? Join Tim and the crew as they discuss these things and more!
Was Judas a passionate Jesus follower? How does our passion get misled? How do we remain joyful during tough times? Join Tim & crew as they discuss this and more!
Is it easier to trust God in the big things or little things? How do we trust God in EVERYTHING? What does an Unashamed life look like? Discuss these and more with Tim, Tawny and Joe!
How vulnerable is too vulnerable? Where is the line between relevance and compromise? How do we as a church reach multiple generations? Join Tim & the team as we discuss this and more!
How did Jesus show us People Matter? What did we learn about people during the Black Lives Matter protests? What transformation needs to happen in our hearts so we can live out “People Matter?” Join Tim and the crew as they discuss these things and more!
What was your favorite podcast, movie, book & music of 2020? Tune in as Tim, Tyler, Natalie and Joe share their favorites!
What a time to be alive. Social distancing. Quarantined. Natalie & Tim share the power of spiritual disciplines in this time.
Listen in as Tim Sorenson and Natalie Goens discuss different components of loss, grief & death. How should we walk with those hurting? How can our own souls enlarge through loss and suffering?
Tim, Frank & Natalie sit down to discuss their favorite album, podcast, book & movie of 2019.
Pastor Tyler talks about the three things he wants less of.. and the three things he wants more of in 2020.
Many of us have grown up under a belief system enforcing the difficulty of being a Christian and the "Cost of Discipleship" as Dietrich Bonhoeffer coined. But what about the cost of non-discipleship and the cost of not following Christ in this world?