Riverside Church Podcast
Welcome to our Riverside Church podcast where discipleship, outreach, and church life blend into the fabric of our everyday lives. In a world where the pace never seems to slow down, finding meaningful connections and spiritual growth within a community can often feel like searching for a beacon in the fog. We're here to guide you through that fog, offering insights, stories, and reflections on how to live a faith-filled life in today's world. Whether you're a long-time believer or simply curious about the Christian faith, we invite you to join our journey of discovery, growth, and service. Together, let's...
Where did Mark 16:9-20 come from? - Ep. 036

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Church Podcast, we dive into Mark chapter 16 to discuss where this portion of the the Gospel of Mark came from and why it is italicized.
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Why did Jesus suffer in silence in Mark 15? - Ep. 035

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Church Podcast, we dive into Mark chapter 15 to discuss the events surrounding Jesus's trial before Pontius Pilate, his crucifixion, death, and burial.
Ancient decorative mosaic noted for first inscription of Jesus as God on display at Museum of the Bible: https://www.christiandaily.com/news/ancient-decorative-mosaic-first-inscription-of-jesus-as-god
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Devotion, Betrayal and Suffering of Mark 14 - Ep. 034

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Church Podcast, we dive into Mark chapter 14 to discuss the anointing, betrayal and suffering of Jesus before his ultimate death and resurrection.
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Eating EMPANADAS and talking about the END TIMES - Ep. 033

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Church Podcast, we dive into Mark chapter 13 to discuss what Jesus said about the End Times.
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Challenges and Warnings: Mark Chapter 12 - Ep. 032

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Church Podcast, we dive into Mark chapter 12 to discuss the challenges and warnings found within!
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Why did Jesus curse the fig tree in Mark chapter 11? - Ep. 031

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Church Podcast, we dive into Mark chapter 11.
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Can a rich person get into heaven? - Ep. 030

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Church Podcast, we dive into the rest of Mark chapter 10.
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Does the Bible allow divorce? - Ep. 029

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Church Podcast, we dive into Mark chapter 10, verses 1-12, to discuss what Jesus had to say about divorce.
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How do I surrender to God? - Ep. 028

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Church Podcast, we dive into Mark chapter 9 to discuss the overall theme of surrender found in this chapter.
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What does "even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs" mean? - Ep. 027

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Church Podcast, we dive into Mark chapter 7 & 8 to discuss the overall themes in these two chapters.
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Jesus REJECTED in his HOMETOWN - Riverside Church Podcast Ep. 026

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Church Podcast, we dive into Mark chapter 6 to discuss how Jesus was rejected by his own hometown, as well as following this theme of rejection throughout chapter 6.
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Calming the storm, Legion & Raising the dead - Riverside Church Podcast Ep. 025

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Church Podcast, we dive into Mark chapter 4 & 5 to discuss the great and miraculous signs of Jesus found within. All in two short chapters he calms a storm, casts out a legion of demons and raises a dead girl (oh yeah, and restores a woman with an issue of blood).
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What is the meaning of the parable of the sower Mark 4? - Riverside Church Podcast Ep. 024

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Church Podcast, we dive into Mark chapter 4 to discuss the parables found there, namely the Parable of the Sower.
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What is the main message of Mark chapter 3? - Riverside Church Podcast Ep. 023

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Church Podcast, we dive into Mark chapter 3 to discuss the power and authority of Jesus to heal on the sabbath, challenge the perception of the Law and more.
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Who did Jesus say He was? - Riverside Church Podcast Ep. 022

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Church Podcast, we dive into Mark chapter 2 to find out what Jesus said about who He was and what he came to do. This chapter is all about the authority of Jesus.
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What is the Main Point of Mark chapter 1? - Riverside Church Podcast Ep. 021

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Podcast, we dove into the first chapter of our new series on the Gospel of Mark. We discussed the first chapter of Mark and how it sets the stage for who Jesus is and what he came to do.
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Who was MARK and why did he write a GOSPEL? - Riverside Church Podcast Ep 020

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Podcast, we dove into the introduction of our new series on the Gospel of Mark. We discussed who Mark was, why he wrote the Gospel and what he was trying to tell us with just the first few verses.
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Who was MARK and why did he write a GOSPEL? - Riverside Church Podcast Ep 020

Welcome to our Riverside Church podcast where we equip you to share the Gospel in everyday life.
In this week's episode of the Riverside Podcast, we dove into the introduction of our new series on the Gospel of Mark. We discussed who Mark was, why he wrote the Gospel and what he was trying to tell us with just the first few verses.
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Women in Ministry - Riverside Church Podcast Ep 018

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Podcast, we talked with Pastor of Estrella Community Church in Eloy Arizona, Deborah Miller. We discussed the role of women in ministry.
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What is 'Chuck's Kids' Ministry? - Riverside Church Podcast Ep 017

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Podcast, we sit down with Kathy Lefler and Lori Helvey, co-leaders of Chuck's Kids ministry here at Riverside EMC.
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Is HELL real? - Riverside Church Podcast Ep 016

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Podcast, we sit down to discuss a difficult question, is Hell a real place or just a metaphorical warning?
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Do we have free will or is everything decided for us? - Riverside Church Podcast Ep 015

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Podcast, we sit down to discuss a difficult question, Do we have free will or has God already determined who goes to Heaven and Hell?
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Why does God allow Suffering? - Riverside Church Podcast Ep 014

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Podcast, we sit down to discuss a difficult question, Why do good things happen to bad people? Or why do bad things happen to good people?
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Same-Sex Attracted & Salvation - Riverside Church Podcast Ep 013

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Podcast, we sit down to discuss a very important topic in our culture today. Can you be same-sex attracted and still get saved?
Here is every scripture referenced:
Leviticus 18:22
Leviticus 20:13
Genesis 18:20-21
Genesis 1:27
Genesis 2:24
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Romans 1:24
Jude 1:7
1 Timothy 1:8-11
Mark 10:6-9
Ezekiel 16:49-50
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What's really happening in Israel? - Riverside Podcast Ep 012

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Podcast, we sat down with Pastor Randall to discuss what living in Israel is like as a Christian in a practical, personal and political sense. You won't want to miss this episode!
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Is the BIBLE CODE real? - Riverside Podcast Ep 11

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In this week's episode of the Riverside Podcast, we discuss Bible codes and whether or not there is any validity to these numerical "prophecies and predictions".
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Is BIGFOOT real? - Riverside Podcast Ep 010

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In this episode of the Riverside Podcast, we discuss the evidence for Bigfoot and why so many are quick to dismiss evidence for Jesus.
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Is the Earth FLAT or ROUND? - Riverside Podcast Ep 009

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In this episode of the Riverside Podcast, Brian Gordon and Howie McKinney sit down to discuss the popular Flat Earth conspiracy.
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Are ALIENS actually DEMONS? - Riverside Podcast Ep 008

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In this episode of the Riverside Podcast, Brian Gordon and Seth Booth discuss conspiracy theories and how they affect our daily lives. Today we talked about the craziest alien conspiracies. We also discussed the idea that alien activity may in fact be demonic activity.
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What is the craziest Conspiracy Theory? - Riverside Podcast Ep 007

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In this episode of the Riverside Podcast, Brian Gordon and Seth Booth discuss conspiracy theories and how they affect our daily lives.
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Talking with Generation Alpha - Riverside Podcast Ep 006

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In this episode of the Riverside Podcast, Seth Booth has a conversation with six of our younger church goers as they discuss what life is like for generation Alpha!
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Gen Z and Faith - Riverside Podcast Ep 005

Welcome to our Riverside Church podcast where discipleship, outreach, and church life blend into the fabric of our everyday lives. In this episode of the Riverside Podcast,
Pastor Brian has a conversation with four Gen Zers from our church, Harlee McKinney, Hannah Gordon, Sydnee Reed, and Christian Harris.
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Are Millennials Really That Bad? - Riverside Podcast Ep 004

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In this episode of the Riverside Podcast, Pastor Brian has a conversation with two Millennials from our church, Destiny Casey and Katie Reed.
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Growing Up Gen X - Riverside Podcast Episode 3

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In this episode of the Riverside Podcast, Pastor Brian and his sister, Tina Booth discuss what life was like growing up in generation X.
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A Conversation with a Baby Boomer - Riverside Podcast EP 002

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In this episode of the Riverside Podcast, we talk to long time member and Vietnam veteran, Harry Edgel about his experiences growing up as a Baby Boomer in the 1950s and 1960s. He opens up about his childhood, his time in Vietnam and much more in this exciting episode!
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Riverside Church Podcast - Episode 001

Listen in on our conversation with Silent Generation and Riverside Church members, Bob Roach and Don Butler. We discuss what life was like growing up in the Silent Generation and how that applies to what God reveals to us in scripture.