BUILT - Ep. 4 - Built Together

BUILT - Ep. 4 - Built Together

Send us your questions and reflections! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446577/fan_mail/new] In Episode 4 of our BUILT series, we explore a truth that runs throughout the New Testament: God never intended for us to follow Jesus alone. Hebrews 10:24-25 reminds believers to encourage one another, provoke one another toward love and good deeds, and remain connected to the community of faith. In a culture that often treats faith as a private matter, Scripture presents a different vision—one where spiritual growth happens through authentic relationships and people developing people. In this episode, Pastor Evan Ryder discusses why Christian community is essential for spiritual growth, how encouragement strengthens us during life's storms, and why isolation can weaken our faith. You'll discover how God uses ordinary relationships, conversations, prayers, and acts of support to help us become more like Jesus. If storms reveal our foundation, then authentic relationships are one of the ways God strengthens that foundation over time. Scripture:  • Hebrews 10:24-25 Topics:  • Christian community  • Authentic relationships  • People developing people  • Spiritual growth  • Christian discipleship  • Encouragement and accountability  • The Church and fellowship  • Hebrews 10  • Following Jesus together  • Building a faith that lasts Whether you're looking for deeper relationships, greater spiritual growth, or encouragement in your faith journey, this episode will remind you that God often builds strong disciples through strong relationships. Rediscovering Faith is a Christian podcast hosted by Pastor Evan Ryder, helping listeners discover practical ways to follow Jesus and build a faith that stands firm through every season of life.

BUILT - Ep. 3 - Built Through the Word

Send us your questions and reflections! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446577/fan_mail/new] In Episode 3 of our BUILT series, we explore how God's Word forms a strong foundation for the Christian life. Using Psalm 1 as our guide, we discover that spiritual growth is often more like growing deep roots than achieving instant results. Just as a tree planted by streams of water can endure seasons of drought, followers of Jesus develop strength and stability when they are rooted in Scripture. But the goal of reading the Bible is not simply gaining information. Jesus reminds us in John 5 that the Scriptures ultimately point to Him. The purpose of God's Word is to help us know Christ, hear His voice, and become more like Him. In this episode, Pastor Evan Ryder discusses why Scripture is essential for spiritual formation, how God's Word shapes our character over time, and practical ways to develop a consistent habit of engaging with the Bible. If storms reveal our foundation, then God's Word is one of the primary ways God strengthens that foundation before the storm arrives. Scriptures:  • Psalm 1:1-3  • John 5:39  • Matthew 7:24-27 Topics:  • Knowing Jesus Through Scripture  • Christian discipleship  • Spiritual growth  • Bible reading and Bible study  • Psalm 1  • Spiritual formation  • Christian living  • Building a strong faith  • Hearing and obeying Jesus  • Rediscovering Faith Podcast Discover how deep roots in God's Word can help you stand firm through every season of life.

BUILT - Ep. 2 - BUILT Through Prayer

Send us your questions and reflections! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446577/fan_mail/new] In Episode 2 of our BUILT series, we explore one of the most important foundations of the Christian life: prayer. In Luke 11, the disciples make a surprising request of Jesus: "Lord, teach us to pray." They had witnessed His miracles, heard His teaching, and watched His ministry, yet they recognized that everything Jesus did flowed from His relationship with the Father. Many of us treat prayer as an emergency response when life falls apart. Jesus treated prayer as a foundation that prepared Him before the storm arrived. In this episode, we discover how prayer develops dependence on God, strengthens our faith, aligns our hearts with God's will, and helps us become people who hear and obey the teachings of Jesus. If storms reveal our foundation, then prayer is one of the ways God builds that foundation in us. Join Pastor Evan Ryder as we continue the BUILT series and learn how a consistent prayer life can help us stand firm through life's challenges. Scripture: Luke 11:1-13 Topics: • Prayer and spiritual growth • The Lord's Prayer • Christian discipleship • Building a strong faith • Spiritual disciplines • Trusting God in difficult times • Hearing and obeying Jesus • Foundations for the Christian life #ChristianPodcast #Prayer #Luke11 #Faith #Discipleship #SpiritualGrowth #PrayerLife #Jesus #ChristianLiving #BuiltSeries #RediscoveringFaith

BUILT - Ep. 1 - Hearing and Doing

Send us your questions and reflections! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446577/fan_mail/new] What is the difference between the wise builder and the foolish builder in Matthew 7? Surprisingly, it isn't what they heard—it's what they did. In this first episode of our Built series, we explore Jesus' famous parable of the two builders and discover why spiritual maturity is measured by obedience, not merely information. Storms reveal our foundation, and a life built on Christ is formed when we put His words into practice. Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27 Key Takeaway: A strong foundation is built through obedience, not merely knowledge. #RediscoveringFaith #BuiltSeries #Matthew7 #WiseBuilder #ChristianPodcast #FaithInAction #SpiritualGrowth #SermonOnTheMount #FollowingJesus #BiblicalDiscipleship

Surrounded By Witnesses | Bystander to Builder Ep. 20

Send us your questions and reflections! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446577/fan_mail/new] What if your faith is part of a much bigger story? In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, we conclude our series on how the Gospel moves from person to person by exploring Hebrews 12:1–3 and the powerful image of the “great cloud of witnesses.” For generations, ordinary believers have carried the Gospel through suffering, endurance, faithfulness, and grace. The Church exists today because faithful people kept following Jesus and passing the story forward. This episode explores: * The meaning of the “great cloud of witnesses” * Why Christianity is deeply communal * The importance of spiritual endurance * What it means to fix our eyes on Jesus * How ordinary faithfulness shapes future generations The Gospel has continued across centuries because grace kept strengthening ordinary disciples—and now we are part of that same story. #RediscoveringFaith #Hebrews12 #ChristianPodcast #Faith #ChurchHistory #Discipleship #ChristianLiving #Jesus #SpiritualFormation #GreatCloudOfWitnesses