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Each year, The Ridge supports missions work all around the world. In this series, we'll take you behind the scenes with some of our partners so you can catch a glimpse of the amazing, life-changing things God is doing in the mission field. In season three, we're focusing on domestic missions, and in our second episode, we introduce you to Tara Erredge, director of KidsHope USA at The Ridge. Tara and her team of volunteers are making an impact in the lives of local school children by giving them individual attention on a regular basis. For at-risk children, the consistent presence of a caring adult can have profound impacts on their self-regulation, social skills and academic success.

Each year, The Ridge supports missions work all around the world. In this series, we'll take you behind the scenes with some of our partners so you can catch a glimpse of the amazing, life-changing things God is doing in the mission field. In season three, we're focusing on domestic missions, and in our first episode, we introduce you to Craig Smiens whose work in disaster relief has shown him the importance of meeting both physical and spiritual needs of people in crisis.

Over the last number of years, the presence of AI technology has slowly and quietly permeated our spheres of work, leisure, and even faith. As is true of all technology, it carries both positive and negative potential. Question is: how should we go about using this technology in a God honoring way? What, if anything, does the Bible have to teach us about it? Join your Big Questions of Faith hosts Dayne Logan and Will Herron as they explore these questions and more in episode three of our fourth season.

In the past eight years, gambling wagers in the United States have increased — you might want to sit down — 3,000 percent. No, that's not a typo! Americans are gambling a lot, and they're doing it in lots of new ways. Sports betting is the chief driver, but new prediction markets have taken wagers into the worlds of politics, pop culture, current events and much more. Let's hit pause for a moment to consider what the Bible has to say about gambling. Are Christians allowed to gamble? And, perhaps more importantly, why do we want to? Join your Big Questions of Faith hosts Dayne Logan and Will Herron as they explore these questions and more in episode two of our fourth season.

Recent statistics show that the average American spends north of seven ours a day on a phone or computer with a little over half spent consuming video content. Truth is, we've never had access to more media content than we do currently. Yet how should we respond to these trends as Christians? How do we go about making decisions about our media diet: what we should/should not watch or listen to? Join your Big Questions of Faith hosts Dayne Logan and Will Herron as they explore these questions and more in episode one of our fourth series.

In The Shift, we're exploring the impact of major life events on our priorities — including our commitments to faith and church communities. For some, these moments of change lead us closer to God and the family of faith; for others, these transitions put their faith and their priorities to the test. In this episode, host Dayne Logan sits down with Bob Craig, a recent retiree, to discuss how we can find purpose beyond the 9-to-5 and the importance of leaning into faith and community in life's later years.

In The Shift, we're exploring the impact of major life events (marriage, new jobs, retirement, the birth of a child, etc.) on our priorities — including our commitments to faith and church communities. For some, these moments of change lead us closer to God and the family of faith; for others, these transitions put their faith and their priorities to the test. In this episode, host Dayne Logan sits down with Daniel and Kendall Way, a young couple about to welcome their first child. They discuss the impact Young Adults Ministry has had on the couple, the growth that often comes through new experiences and the importance of showing up even when we're not entirely sure what God is up to.

In The Shift, we're exploring the impact of major life events (marriage, new jobs, retirement, the birth of a child, etc.) on our priorities — including our commitments to faith and church communities. For some, these moments of change lead us closer to God and the family of faith; for others, these transitions put their faith and their priorities to the test. In this episode, host Dayne Logan sits down with Mike and Sarah Van Rees to learn how empty nesting has changed their relationship with their kids, their personal callings and their marriage. The Van Reeses share practical wisdom on how empty-nesters can avoid the perils of marital drift, divorce and detachment from church.

In The Story Behind the Song, we're taking a look at some of the most beloved and iconic worship songs — past and present — to learn where the songs came from, what they meant to their writers and why they've resonated with worshipers. In this episode, Worship Arts Director Kelsie DeReus joins Dayne and Will in the studio to discuss Bethel Music's "All Hail King Jesus," a song that tells the story of the most important moment in history: The death and resurrection of Jesus. This is not a song that shies away from the grimmer, darker part of the story; rather, it shines a light on the grief and despair of the cross and, in doing so, magnifies the glory that would follow. As you listen, it might be handy to have the lyrics in front of you: https://genius.com/Jeremy-riddle-all-hail-king-jesus-lyrics

In The Story Behind the Song, we're taking a look at some of the most beloved and iconic worship songs — past and present — to learn where the songs came from, what they meant to their writers and why they've resonated with worshipers. In this episode, experienced worship leader Will Herron and worshiper Dayne Logan discuss Matt Redman's "The Heart of Worship," a song about seeing worship not as something we consume or even something we experience but rather as something we bring to God. It is an offering. As you listen, it might be handy to have the lyrics in front of you: https://genius.com/Matt-redman-the-heart-of-worship-lyrics

In The Story Behind the Song, we're taking a look at some of the most beloved and iconic worship songs — past and present — to learn where the songs came from, what they meant to their writers and why they've resonated with worshipers. In this episode, experienced worship leader Will Herron and worshiper Dayne Logan discuss "Build My Life," a song with a singular focus that calls Christians to make Jesus more than an accessory and their faith more than an item on their to-do list. As you listen, it might be handy to have the lyrics in front of you: https://genius.com/Pat-barrett-build-my-life-lyrics

Join Ridge Leader Pastor Mike Van Rees and Ridge U host Will Herron as they unpack some of the why behind familiar aspects of church life.

Join Ridge Leader Pastor Mike Van Rees and Ridge U host Will Herron as they unpack some of the why behind familiar aspects of church life.

Join Ridge Leader Pastor Mike Van Rees and Ridge U host Will Herron as they unpack some of the why behind familiar aspects of church life.

In The Story Behind Society, we're exploring all the ways in which Christianity and its teachings have influenced some of society's most important and quintessential institutions. In this episode, Dayne Logan and Mary Kohlsdorf zoom way out to consider a rather profound aspect of Christianity. The big idea: That the teachings of Jesus are equally suited to helping people form flourishing societies AND to helping people flourish even in broken societies.