Rise City Church Podcast

Established: Breaking Generational Cycles

Have you ever heard the saying, “The apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree”? This phrase speaks to the idea of generational cycles and patterns, which are not just mere coincidences. Since the beginning of time, family sin patterns and behaviors have wounded generations - a truth recognized by psychologists, scientists, and, most importantly, God’s Word.

Listen in to “Breaking Generational Cycles” where Pastor Jason unpacks how we can bring about generational change through the hope, purpose, and power found in Jesus Christ. Through Him, we can break free from the chains of past generations and write a new story for a new legacy.

Happily Even After

What if our marriages could actually lead to joy and happiness? To build a strong and fulfilling marriage, it’s crucial to create an environment where both partners feel valued and appreciated. Ephesians 5 highlights the importance of showing deep love and respect to your spouse.

Join us as special guest speakers Phil and Diane Comer, who bring over 40 years of pastoral wisdom, share their insights in our current series, “Established.” You’ll learn the importance of understanding and embracing each other’s differences while maintaining a deep friendship, helping you to live “Happily Even After.”

Creation. Calling. Christlikeness.

Beyond just love and companionship, marriage is a beautiful gift from God. It brings together a man and a woman to partner with God in creating new life. But it’s more than just creating life. Intimacy also binds together a husband and wife - it’s a partnership where both spouses can help each other fulfill their calling, and that's just a beautiful thing.

Join us for week 2 of Established, where we'll learn that Jesus is our ultimate model and goal. Because when we rely on His power to truly transform our lives, we will build a lasting legacy of faith, love, and mission.

A Multi-Generational Legacy

In our society, there's a common misconception that family comes second or that children are a burden. But that's not how it's meant to be.

From the very beginning, God instructed us to thrive and grow as families. He saw family as a precious gift, a foundational blessing, and a way to share His teachings with future generations. Our goal is to raise kids to embrace the love of Jesus and become active members of His church.

Join us for our new series called "Established," where we'll dive into the Faith, Love, and Mission behind cultivating families that leave a lasting legacy.

We Are Made One

You belong here.

Our journey toward God begins with His invitation to us. This invitation isn't contingent upon our personalities, preferences, or politics. Instead, it's rooted in His inclusive love that embraces us all. He paves the way and unites us with grace, love and forgiveness. We're called to mirror Him by extending invitations to others, welcoming them into our lives just as God welcomed us into His.

Join us as Pastor Jason unpacks Ephesians 2 with the powerful reminder that we are all welcome, and that we should make room for others because He first made room for us.

I am God's Workmanship

There is a cosmic battle being fought in this world— a fight of good and evil, and evil is deceptively trying to destroy all that is good and beautiful. The battle is not just around us though, it is in us. Sin and the resulting shame are causing our spiritual death, and keeping us from relationship with the Creator.

But there's good news. Jesus came so that His grace could come and make right all that is wrong. By Jesus' grace, we have freedom from our sin, and an identity that is uniquely crafted to glorify God alone. Listen in as we enter Ephesians 2 to understand that our brokenness and pain are not the end of the story. We are His workmanship, created in Him for good works, and for His glory.

I am Empowered

Burdens, responsibilities, relationships, work - we are all carrying a lot. And so often these burdens can make us feel overwhelmed with life. But we weren't meant to carry these things alone, in our own strength.

In Jesus, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit. A power to make a way through life, an energy to sustain you, strength to be victorious, and the might to defeat sin and shame. We can have freedom and power to walk in the hope of Jesus. Join us through the end of Ephesians 1 as we learn to tap into the Spirit and form identity by His power.

United with Christ

In a world where religion can feel like a list of rules without room for grace, Ephesians reminds us of a profound truth: through our union with Christ, we're not just on a religious treadmill; we're embraced by the Trinity, through Jesus' love and mercy.

Join us as we dive into our series Identity with guest speaker Rick McKinley to experience the freedom of living in Christ and our true identity in unity with Him.

I am in Jesus

Since childhood, we've been bombarded by words, wounds, and weaknesses trying to define who we are. But the truth is, Jesus came to give us a new identity, through His blood. In Him, we find redemption, forgiveness, and a place in God's family.

Listen in to this week's message, "Identity: Who I Am," as we explore our true identity  that comes from Jesus Christ and nothing else.

Easter Sunday

On Easter, we reflect on the truth that Jesus Christ died, was buried, and rose again from the dead. The resurrection is the foundation of our faith and the heart of the Gospel, offering salvation to everyone who believes.

Listen in to the Easter message to hear why building our faith on anything other than the Gospel will ultimately let you down.