Riverside Church publishes weekly audio sermons displaying God's Mercy, God's Truth and God's Glory.
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Welcome to the Riverside Project podcast! We are mobilizing Houston to empower families and transform generations. We hope these conversations give you a greater understanding of the issues facing our community and inspire you to find your place along the River. Learn more about our work by visiting riversideproject.org or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube.
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The Johnny Martin Sotelo Youth Opportunity Center is a teen Center under the City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department that works with teens, ages 12-22. Outreach workers guide these teens to become the best humans they can be through connecting them to local resources that are willing to impact these youths lives. This podcast is was first created during COVID, but has continued to become an outlet and voice for many staff, volunteers, and youth to participate an ...
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Judge M.E. (Mark) Johnson is a retired Army Colonel, an Iraq war veteran, and a California Superior Court judge who has presided over the Riverside County Veterans Treatment Court for nearly a decade. The judge has a wealth of experience helping veterans heal and be heard, and reclaim their life mission. On the Veteran Experience, you will hear stories of struggle, of heroism, of the endless battle to preserve American Liberty. You will hear from veteran guests, people like you, men and wome ...
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Abbie talks about her few couple of months in her role as Youth Pastor and paints her vision and plan for the future of Riverside's youth ministry. Tina, who has spent the last 19 months on the LOGOS HOPE ship tells stories of her travels and what God has been doing in and through her.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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This week, we look together at the parable of the mustard seed. Looking at how, in the Kingdom, greatness comes out of seemingly insignificant people and moments.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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You may have heard of the term Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI) or trauma-informed care before, but you may not know what it is or how it can help transform how we care for children in foster care. To help us dive deeper into this topic is Mitzi McBride. Mitzi is not only well-versed in TBRI® but is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker…
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Jesus tells a story that begins with shame and humiliation to reveal a ‘prodigal’ father who is lavishly extravagant with his love.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Chris looks at why the title of the traditional title ‘The Parable of the Talents’ can be quite misleading. He shows how Jesus uses stories about money and stewardship to deepen our trust in God.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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The Extraordinary Power of Belonging (feat. Gaelin Elmore)
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“Despite all the bad circumstances that I dealt with and navigated, there were people who were meeting my belonging needs in a way that allowed me to continue to grow, learn, and thrive in spite of the things I was experiencing.” Children in foster care are often deeply longing for connection, intimacy, and relationships. How can we offer children …
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Steve continues our series by looking at the Parable of the Sower and why the farmer in the story seems to scatter his seed so recklessly…Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Simon starts our new series looking at the stories Jesus told to convey spiritual truths. He begins with the parables of a lost sheep and a lost coin.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Simon concludes this mini series looking at Jesus’ encouragement to love others through our choices.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Jake looks at how we can share our faith naturally and sensitively in a way that represents Jesus well.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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How Any Church Can Serve Those Involved in Foster Care (feat. Mireya Scholes, Atascocita Community Church)
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This episode of The Riverside Project Podcast is hosted by Chandler James, our Director of Church Mobilization. We are so excited to have him in this seat today! Collaboration is a big part of what we do at The Riverside Project. It’s how we connect, share resources, communicate about the needs of families and children in foster care, and more. For…
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This week we launched a new series called 'Show and Tell' - Showing Jesus through our actions and words. This week, Jake looked at the great Commission and the call to discipleship.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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At the end of our Foundations series, we take time to reflect on what God has been saying to us over the past few weeks, and how we might relate these things to our lives.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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In the last talk of this series, Jake looks at the significance of where God places us.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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The Impact of Long-Term Mentorship (feat. Brandon Denton, Friends of the Children Houston)
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Do you know what the single most important factor in overcoming childhood adversity is? Research found that it is a long-term, nurturing relationship with a consistent and caring adult. Today, we are talking with Brandon Denton who has an impressive resume full of experiences and passion. Brandon was the Founding Executive Director of Friends of th…
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Simon looks at Riverside’s foundational ethos of 'bringing our best and doing our best' to demonstrate God’s love and goodness.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Jake speaks about how the church building that homes Riverside reflects our values and vision and gives us opportunities to live out following Jesus rather than simply talking about doing so.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Simon unpacks what Jesus centric leadership looks like at Riverside and how we can all carry leadership influence for the benefit of others.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Jake looks at how our understanding of God as love sets a foundation for everything that we do at Riverside.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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From the Vault: What is the River? (feat. Jason Johnson, CAFO)
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May is National Foster Care Awareness Month! During this month, we’re not only raising awareness about foster care, but we are also celebrating the beautiful work of collaboration in this space. (Watch our new “As One” documentary series here for some incredible stories about the work happening in our city.) With this focus, we are revisiting the v…
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Foundations are not overtly visible, but they are key to building well. In this first talk in this new series, Simon looks at how Riverside’s history supports and informs the sort of church it is today.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Simon introduces our new ‘Pause' weeks which we’ll be having between sermon series. These will give us the chance to recap on what we’ve heard, reflect on what we’ve learnt, and look at what we want to apply to our lives.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Unlocking Purpose for the Vulnerable (feat. Brian Meza, Petra Cares)
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For young adults who faced significant challenges growing up, it can be very hard to successfully transition into the workforce. They may not have the resources or self-confidence to strive for a fulfilling career. As a result, they may end up unemployed or stuck in a cycle of jobs that don’t offer upward mobility. Today’s guest, Brian Meza, is tac…
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Jake concludes our Mountains series looking at our shared calling and our unique calling.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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This week we look at who we are and why we are here. Jake talks about how believing truths, rather than the lies, about our identity is key to our spiritual formation, and will help anchor us when we face mountains.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Navigating Transracial Adoption: A Personal Journey (feat. Isaac Etter, Identity)
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Adopting children who are of a different race than your own can be a beautiful thing. But many parents who do so make one crucial mistake—they try to disregard the topic of race altogether. They may feel uncomfortable addressing this subject or think that it’s better just to ignore it. But the truth is, in order to set children up for success, you …
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We all have times in our lives when God’s love is obscured by difficult circumstances. Simon looks at what we can do when we can’t see past the mountains of our pain…Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Circumstances in our life can feel like mountains – challenging, difficult to overcome, seemingly immovable. Simon begins our new series looking at navigating life’s mountains and how they can be places where we find intimate encounters with God.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Showing Up For Children in the Way They Deserve (feat. Chelsea Floro, Moses Closet of The Woodlands)
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Life as a foster parent is a constant learning process. You complete extensive training, but quickly realize that there's always more to learn. As you figure out the best ways to meet the needs of the children in your care, one thing continues to become clear—every child comes with their own unique needs. The best way to grow in how you're supporti…
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Simon concludes our series looking at the overarching mission of the Holy Spirit to turn our lives outward to show God’s love to all people.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Helping Birth Parents Make Positive Changes (feat. Catherine Vannatta & Tiffany Maggret)
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The foster care system’s primary goal is to serve the best interests of the families within it. Whenever possible, that means reuniting biological parents with their children. To help a family heal, birth parents need intentional support. But all too often, they aren’t given the resources they need to overcome their challenging life circumstances a…
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Jake talks about how we can get the most out of ministry time. He looks at the foundations of prayer ministry and how God longs to draw near to us.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Simon looks at how to use the gifts given by the Holy Spirit in a normal, natural way to encourage people and deepen love and trust.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Simon looks at how it is trust, not certainty, that helps us hear the Holy Spirit speaking to us and Martin shares his story of how God spoke to him on a trip to New Zealand.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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From Foster Youth to Social Worker (feat. Travis Hand, Texas Children’s Hospital)
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It’s a joy to have Travis Hand, a Licensed Master Social Worker who currently serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist at Texas Children’s Hospital, on our latest episode of the podcast. Once a teen struggling to navigate the challenges of growing up in the foster care system, Travis gained a strong passion for social work in college. This conversa…
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Jake looks at how the Holy Spirit seeks to grow us into the likeness of Jesus.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Simon continues our series looking at the challenge of living between Pentecost and Parousia, and how the Holy Spirit can bring us comfort and hope.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Jake continues our 'Holy Spirit' series looking at how the Holy Spirit reveals himself in the New Testament.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Improving the System Together (feat. Shaundricka Easley, Texas Department of Family Protective Services)
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We are delighted to have the Deputy Regional Director at the Texas Department of Family Protective Services, Shaundricka Easley, on the podcast. She has been with the department for over 15 years and had various roles during that time as well as served all 13 counties across the Houston area. Shaundricka gives us unique insight from her vast experi…
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Simon introduces our new series on the Holy Spirit looking at the Spirit of God in the Old Testament.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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We conclude our Clean Me series with a baptism service at Riverside.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Walking with Families for the Long Haul (feat. Jenni Lord)
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“Who is with them long term?” This is the question that Jenni Lord started asking after her organization helped fund hundreds of adoptions. What she realized is that the breakdown of these adoptive families often stemmed from the parents not being equipped to handle the behaviors and challenges that came along with trauma. Today, Jenni Lord is a re…
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How can we avoid just sleepwalking into behaviours that aren’t helpful? Simon looks at how habits work and how we can break the autopilot cycle with God's help.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Simon continues our Clean Me series looking at how what is on the inside of our lives influences and informs what is on the outside.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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A Dedication to Child and Family Well-Being (feat. Jesse Booher, DePelchin Children's Center)
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DePelchin Children’s Center has existed for over 130 years and has continued to evolve to meet the needs of the community. Their mission is to strengthen the lives of children by enhancing their mental health and physical well-being in Houston and central Texas. Jesse Booher is the Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of DePelchin Chi…
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Simon begins our new series looking at how Jesus declares us clean but we do need to remain in relationship with God to deal with things that can contaminate our lives.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Simon explores the miracle of being fully seen and fully loved by God.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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In the final Advent talk, Jake looks at how we can reflect Jesus as we gather around the table this Christmas.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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Creating Safe Spaces for the Next Generation (feat. Chandler James)
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It all started with a simple napkin exercise. Chandler James was asked to write his dream on a napkin. Initially, it seemed like a silly exercise but when he was finished his napkin read: creating safe spaces for the next generation. Chandler James is our Director of Church Mobilization here at The Riverside Project. He has worked in a number of lo…
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This week we look at why we give gifts at Christmas, and how we can approach this season of giving in a Christ like way.Riverside Church - Whitstable による
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