Image Podcast: Recent Episodes
Redemption Church
Image is a podcast of Redemption Church, located in Huntington, West Virginia. For the purpose of equipping believers to fully engage culture in a theologically faithful way.
In this episode of The Image Podcast, Brandon explores a thought-provoking topic that emerged from a sermon by Pastor Rory: why does Jesus speak so strongly about protecting children? Drawing from the science behind Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Brandon unpacks the well-established connection between childhood trauma and long-term physical, emotional, and spiritual health outcomes. Through the lens of Matthew 18:6, this episode connects the words of Jesus with modern biology, neuroscience, and the lasting impact of childhood experiences.
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In this episode, Brandon expands a bit on a topic covered in Josh’s most recent sermon from 2/15/2026. Brandon discusses Spiritual Warfare: what to do when we think it is happening and how can we prevent ourselves from being at risk. He also refers to another Podcast that covers “How to know you are under Spiritual Attack”. Link for this video is below.
https://youtu.be/m2uR9mUtjCg?si=DBYfYn6TLvRhODkO
For
more information about Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit
redemptionwv.com!
In this episode, Brandon and Cade are joined by long-time Redemption Church member Ben Pewitt for a discussion on finances. How should we spend or save our money? How important is a budget? How should decisions involving money be shaped by our faith? We present these questions to Ben, our local finance guru. For more information about Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit redemptionwv.com!
Season 5, Episode 22 In this episode, Brandon and Cade start off with some Christmas trivia and then branch into a discussion of the Christmas holiday. For more information about Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit
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Season
5, Episode 21 In this episode, Brandon and Laura discuss Laura’s response to Josh’s sermon from the Book of Luke that landed on three main conclusions: 1) Our impossibilities are where God does His best work; 2) God’s delays are not His denials; and 3) When God intervenes, it is for His glory. For more information about Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit redemptionwv.com!
Season 5, Episode 20 In this episode, Brandon provides a personal response to Josh’s last sermon from the Book of Luke that landed on three main conclusions: 1) Our impossibilities are where God does His best work; 2) God’s delays are not His denials; and 3) When God intervenes, it is for His glory. For more information about Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit redemptionwv.com!
Season 5, Episode 19. In this episode, Brandon discusses why the united kingdom of Israel separated into the Northern and Southern kingdoms (Israel and Judah, respectively). For more information about Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit redemptionwv.com!
In this podcast, Pastor Josh and Pastor Tim have a wide ranging conversation around the headlines following Charlie Kirk's death, including their thoughts on his memorial, Christian martyrdom, essential and nonessential Christian issues, how to discern if someone's faith is genuine, capital punishment, how often pastors should discuss cultural issues, and more. For more information on Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit redemptionwv.com.
In this episode, Brandon takes on the topic of "Dopamine
Hits". Simply put, dopamine hits are a neurochemical event that signals
both motivation and reward. A lot of the "feel good" sensations we
experience, are a result of dopamine in the brain. Brandon discusses what this
means and how this may impact our motivation and behavior. For more information
about Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit redemptionwv.com!
In this episode, Brandon provides a brief summary of the Minor Prophets, including their approximate dates of activity and geographical location. This is meant to be an extra resource for the current series at Redemption Church that will focus on the 12 Minor Prophets. For more information about Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit redemptionwv.com!
In the third session of our Cultural Clarity midweek series, we look at homosexuality – what the bible says about this topic, is it a sin, and how to we respond in love to our friends and neighbors.
In the second session of our Cultural Clarity midweek series, we look the biblical roles of masculinity and femininity, the differences in their design, and the dignity found in God's design for both men and women.
In the first session of our Cultural Clarity midweek series, we look into our church's missional philosophy, provide a cultural analysis of our times, and discuss how we are to respond.
Season 5, Episode 15
In this episode, Brandon and Cade have a conversation with long-time Redemption Church member, Dr. Zachary Hansen. Dr. Hansen specializes in addiction medicine and family medicine here in Huntington. We discuss how his faith in Christ shapes his daily life and impacts the way he approaches his profession. For more information about Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit redemptionwv.com!
In this episode, Pastor Josh and Brandon have a discussion about Spiritual Gifts. For more information about Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit redemptionwv.com!
Links to online tests/surveys to identify spiritual gifts:
https://giftstest.com/test
gifts.gifts.churchgrowth.org
In this episode, Cade Elkins, Brandon Henderson, Melody Pewitt, and Maeven Miller have a discussion about the practical ways we can abide in Christ in our daily life. This is part of a mini-series that will include conversations with members of Redemption Church regarding how individuals abide in Christ in their career and daily life. For more information about Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit redemptionwv.com!
In this episode, Pastor Josh follows up the recent sermon on the gift of prophesy and discusses how we can practically apply it. For more information about Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit redemptionwv.com!
In this episode, Cade Elkins and Ben Pewitt have a discussion about the practical ways we can abide in Christ in our daily life. This is part of a mini-series that will include conversations with members of Redemption Church regarding how individuals abide in Christ in their career and daily life. For more information about Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit redemptionwv.com!
In this episode, Pastor Josh talks with Redemption Church member Michaela Marshall about her recent mission trip to Cuba with Cru, providing clean water resources and sharing the gospel with the people there.
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Season 5, Episode 9
In this episode, Brandon and Laura Henderson have a discussion about the practical ways we can abide in Christ in our daily life. This is part of a mini-series that will include conversations with members of Redemption Church regarding how individuals abide in Christ in their career and daily life. For more information about Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit redemptionwv.com!
Season 5, Episode 8
In this episode, Brandon and Cade have a discussion with Cindy Begley and Anna Elkins about Discipleship Triads in Redemption Church. Together, we discuss why we would want to enter into discipleship groups and how the process works in our triads. For those interested in joining a Discipleship Triad, speak to Cade, Anna, or Cindy at the church. For more information about Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit redemptionwv.com!
In this episode, Pastor Josh Perry discusses the current Israel/Palestinian conflict from a theological and ethical position. For more information about Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit redemptionwv.com
Recently, Pastor Josh completed a series that focused on our need for Christian Community. In this episode, Brandon discusses the negative health effects of living a life in social isolation. For more information about Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit redemptionwv.com
In this episode, Brandon Henderson and Cade Elkins discuss the scriptural basis for three different viewpoints on hell: Eternal Conscious Torment, Conditional Immortality, and Ultimate Reconciliation. We discuss some of the main points that argue for and against these viewpoints.
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In this episode, Brandon Henderson and Josh Perry discuss what will be the first part in a two-part series on Hell. In this part, they discuss what we can understand from biblical text. For more information about Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit redemptionwv.com.
In this episode, Brandon Henderson, Cade Elkins, and Josh Perry discuss fasting, and the church's mission for this year. For more information about Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit redemptionwv.com!
Resources:
A Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney
Hungry for God by John Piper
In this episode, Pastor Josh discusses the Asbury Revival, and looks at what revival looks like in the bible and throughout church history.
In this episode, host Ryan Smith transitions off the podcast, and we meet new co-host Brandon Henderson. For more information about Redemption Church or the Image Podcast, visit redemptionwv.com!
We've got another special guest this week! Holli Martin joins Josh and Ryan as we talk about our children ministry and Redemption's upcoming Vacation Bible School. We would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image so please drop us a line!
We've got a special guest this week! Maeven Miller joins Josh and Ryan as we talk about Sexual Abuse and how the Church should respond. We would also love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image so please drop us a line!
We've got a special guest this week! Dr. Becca Hansen joins Josh and Ryan as we talk about Redemption's foster closet since Becca has taken over. You can contact Becca at FosterWV@gmail.com to find out ways you can get involved or donate. We would also love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image so please drop us a line!
Pastors Josh and Greg join Ryan this episode as we talk with Justin Reimer of Guidelight about Ukraine and the work Guidelight is doing on the ground. We would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image so please drop us a line!
We're back after a long break to talk about ways to serve the church in Ukraine. We would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image so please drop us a line!
Special guests Anwar Hossain and Ross Patton join pastor Josh Perry and host Ryan Smith as we talk about Muslim evangelism and church planting in Bangladesh. You can reach out to Anwar if you're interested in finding out more about what God is doing in Bangladesh or ways to help further the mission. anwarrr2000@yahoo.com or P.O. Box 5052 New Market, Dhaka 1205. We would also love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image so please drop us a line!
In this podcast, Anna Elkins, along with Pastor Josh Perry and host Ryan Smith discusses what God is like and what we mean when we attach attributes to Him. We would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image so please drop us a line!
In this podcast, Anna Elkins discusses Aquinas' 5 Truths with Pastor Josh Perry and Ryan Smith. We would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image so please drop us a line!
In this podcast, host Ryan Smith and Pastor Josh Perry along with Cade Elkins discuss spiritual abuse and some of the ways to recognize and respond to it. We would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image so please drop us a line!
In this podcast, host Ryan Smith and Pastor Josh Perry along with Cade Elkins discuss how Christians should respond to civil unrest. We would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image so please drop us a line!
In this podcast, host Ryan Smith and Pastor Josh Perry welcome a new voice to the show, Cade Elkins. We would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image so please drop us a line!
In this podcast, host Ryan Smith along with Franklin Norton and Pastor Josh Perry discuss hospitality and what it looks like to be welcoming at church during a global pandemic. We would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image so please drop us a line!
In this podcast, host Ryan Smith along with Rory Chapman and Pastor Josh Perry discuss plans for the restart of in-person gatherings. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, host Ryan Smith along with Pastors Josh Perry and Paul Boekell discuss what it looks like for us to listen more and talk less. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, some special guest, Holly Anderson and Maggie Houchin, join us to share an encouraging story of redemption and community. Drug addiction, Cross Fit, friendship, love, and the mighty work of Jesus. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, some special guest join us as we have an open conversation about the murder of Ahmaud Aubrey and what it's like being black in America. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, host Ryan Smith and pastors Paul Boekell, and Josh Perry have a conversation about some of the positive outcomes we have seen within our church body during this season of COVID -19. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, host Ryan Smith and pastors Paul Boekell, and Josh Perry have a conversation about what Sunday Worship and Gospel Community look like in this time of social distancing brought on by COVID -19. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, host Ryan Smith and pastors Paul Boekell, and Josh Perry have a conversation concerning COVID -19 (coronavirus). They talk primarily about the heart response of God's people and how that works out in the way we respond to this coronavirus. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, Pastors Paul Boekell, and Josh Perry have a conversation with Laura Keffer concerning anxiety, depression, OCD, and mental health conditions. Discussing what it is like to suffer in such things and also to walk alongside those who do. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, Host Ryan Smith along with Pastors Paul Boekell, and Josh Perry discuss extracurricular activities (sports, adventuring, hobbies, etc) and the tendency they have to become idols in our lives and how we can combat this. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, Host Ryan Smith along with Pastors Paul Boekell, and Josh Perry discuss some recent events in Iran as a springboard into a deeper conversation primarily about the doctrine of Imago Dei and how our response to the news cycle reveals our hearts in light of this doctrine (and more). We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, Host Ryan Smith along with Pastors Paul Boekell, and Josh Perry how we can navigate difficult and/or emotionally charged conversations with family and others over the Holiday Season. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, Host Ryan Smith along with Pastors Paul Boekell, and Josh Perry talk about the recent conversion of Kanye and discuss the larger topic of what it looks like when someone is truly saved by God. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, Host Ryan Smith along with Pastors Jason Black, Greg Lucas, Paul Boekell, and Josh Perry recap Pastor Josh's sabbatical. They talk about both the benefits for Redemption Church as a whole and for Josh and his family. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, Host Ryan Smith along with Pastors Paul Boekell and Josh Perry talk with Lydia Waybright and Anna Elkins about women in ministry at Redemption Church. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, Host Ryan Smith along with Pastors Greg Lucas and Josh Perry talk about women in ministry from the biblical perspective. The lay out what the Word of God says concerning this topic while setting the stage for part two of this specific podcast. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast we talked to Pastor Raphael Mnkandhla who pastors at City Church in Williamsport, PA. We are partnered with them through the Acts 29 Network. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast we talked to Pastor Walujjo Besweri who pastors at Sojourn Church in Uganda. We are partnered with them through the Acts 29 Network. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast we talked to Pastor Tony Merida who pastors at Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, NC. We are partnered with them through the Acts 29 Network. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast (part 2 of our season finale) the pastors of Redemption Church talk have a freeform conversation about everything from Bagels to Bruce Banner. Thank you to pastors Tim Holmes, Jason Black, Greg Lucas, Josh Perry, and Paul Boekell for engaging in this conversation. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast (part 1 of our season finale) the pastors of Redemption Church talk about what pastoral care looks like and should look like. Thank you to pastors Tim Holmes, Jason Black, Greg Lucas, Josh Perry, and Paul Boekell for engaging in this conversation. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, Host Ryan Smith along with Pastors Paul Boekell and Josh Perry talk about our consumption of visual media. They why it matters that we think through what we are watching and how we can make choices in this area from a biblical perspective. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, Host Ryan Smith along with Pastors Paul Boekell and Josh Perry talk about submission to ungodly leadership. They discuss a biblical definition of submission, what to do when those in authority are ungodly, how to lead well for the sake of those who submit to us, and more. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, Pastors Paul Boekell and Josh Perry talk to Josh’s wife Sarah. They discuss the previous 15 years of ministry from her perspective and spend some time at the end looking forward to the future. We pray this will encourage everyone who listens and generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, Host Ryan Smith, Pastor Josh Perry, and Pastor Paul Boekell discuss our engagement of social media. And as always, they talk about it through the paradigm of what we rejoice in, reject, and redeem. We pray this will generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, Pastor Josh Perry, and Pastor Paul discuss a very exciting announcement. Pastor Josh Perry is taking a sabbatical in 2019. We pray this will generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, Host Ryan Smith, Pastor Josh Perry, and Pastor Paul discuss evangelism. They talk what it is, what it is not, and what it looks like to live lives marked by sharing our faith. We pray this will generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, Host Ryan Smith, Pastor Josh Perry, and Pastor Paul discuss the recent death of missionary John Chau. It is a conversation about the gospel for the nations, risky obedience, practical wisdom, honoring the saints of God, honest critique, intentional preparation, and so much more. We pray this will generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, Host Ryan Smith, Pastor Josh Perry, and Pastor Paul discuss New Years Resolutions and Bible Reading. They talk the ins and outs of resolutions and expound extensively on resolving to read the Bible, discussing Bible reading plans, what to do when we fail, and more. We pray this will generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, Host Ryan Smith, Pastor Josh Perry, and Pastor Paul discuss Advent. They talk about what it is, why it is important and some practical ways we can take part. We pray this will generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast, Host Ryan Smith, Pastor Josh Perry, and Pastor Paul discuss the reaction of christians to moments of cultural crises and debate. This conversation springs out of the recent appointment of Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, but speaks more generally to how we should respond in times of heightened cultural conflict. We pray this will generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast Pastor Paul Boekell interviews Taylor Pitkin and in response to the interview, Host Ryan Smith, Pastor Josh Perry, and Paul discuss mission trips, global investment, and more. We pray this will generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast Host Ryan Smith, Pastor Josh Perry, and Pastor Paul Boekell discuss if Christians should participate in Halloween and if so what does that look like for the people of God. We pray this will generate ongoing conversation among the body of Christ. And we would love your feedback, questions, and topic suggestions at redemptionwv.com/image
In this podcast Host Ryan Smith, Pastor Josh Perry, and Pastor Paul Boekell discuss why it is important to prepare our hearts for our weekend gatherings, how they are doing so, and some practical ways you can too. Intentionality is the key word. We pray this will generate ongoing conversation for you and those around you as you think further about this topic and that it will call all of us to transformation.
In this podcast, Host Ryan Smith, Pastor Paul Boekell, and Pastor Josh Perry discuss the reasons why we're doing a podcast, Pastor Josh's two greatest ideas ever, and Pastor Paul's birthday cake from his mother.