Rise City Church Podcast

Why is our world marked by pain, suffering, and death? Paul answers this question in Romans 5 by tracing it back to one man—Adam. Through his sin, the curse entered the world, spreading brokenness to all. But that’s not the end of the story.   Where Adam brought sin and death, Jesus brings grace and life. Through His perfect obedience, Jesus became the new and better Adam, reversing the curse and making a way for us to be made right with God. Tune in to hear His grace doesn’t just match our sin—it overflows beyond it.  

What if, in our hardest seasons, when hope feels lost, God is already working? In Romans 4:18, Paul points to Abraham, who “against all hope, in hope believed.” His circumstances made God’s promise seem impossible, yet he trusted anyway. Maybe you’re in an “against all hope” season—struggling in your job, your marriage, or your faith. Maybe you feel stuck in sin or burdened by shame. But the good news is that faith isn’t about working—it’s about trusting. Like Abraham, we are invited to believe that God will do what He promised. Join us as our Youth Pastor Jordan explores what it means to trust God when the odds are against us. Because the same God who was faithful to Abraham is faithful to you.

Your life is a worship song—every choice, action, and word is an offering to God. Our bodies are the greatest instruments of worship. Living a life of service to Him is the greatest form of worship! Listen in as Jason unpacks Romans 12 and invites you to join Team Jesus. God wants you to join His team and He has gifted and wired you with a specific spot on His team.  Even when we serve behind the scenes, God sees and honors it. As we allow the holy spirit to transform us, we realize more and more what a privilege it is to worship the Lord with our life. We don’t have to serve Him, we get to! So stop waiting on the sideline and get in the game. Join team Jesus today!

What if everything you believed about righteousness was wrong? In Romans 3, Paul reveals that the law was never meant to save—but to show our need for a Savior. The law is a mirror reflecting our brokenness, but Jesus shatters it, declaring our worth in Him. Join us as we unpack sin, grace, and the radical truth that salvation isn’t earned—it’s given.

What if our biggest spiritual blind spot is thinking we don’t need grace as much as someone else does? In Romans 2, Paul reminds us that no matter who we are—Jew or Gentile, believer or skeptic—we all need the Gospel. Join us today as Jason unpacks these powerful verses and challenges us to take ownership of our faith. We are not called to perfection, but we are called to transformation. Our lives should reflect the eternal life we've received by grace, and our actions should align with the faith we profess.

In Romans 1:8-17, Paul shows us what it looks like to be completely captivated by the good news of Jesus. From his gratitude for the faith of the Roman church to his longing for mutual encouragement and his sense of obligation to share the gospel, Paul’s life overflows with an obsession for God’s power to save. His unashamed declaration of the gospel reminds us that it’s not just a message—it’s the power of God itself, transforming lives and shaping eternity. Join us as we explore what it means to live a gospel-centered life in a world marked by discontentment and distraction. Together, we’ll rediscover the joy of gratitude, the strength of community, and the eternal significance and power in building our lives around the Gospel. Let’s ask God to ignite our hearts with the same passion Paul had, so we can live boldly and unashamed, letting the gospel guide everything we do.

Do you find the concept of our Trinitarian God difficult to grasp? You're not alone. The doctrine of the Trinity is challenging to understand, largely because no analogy can fully capture its depth and beauty—not even the common ones involving eggs, clovers, or ice. Join us today as Jason kicks off our journey through the book of Romans. In Romans, Paul is writing to a divided church, and his main goal is to refocus them on the one thing that truly matters: the gospel. Along the way, we’ll explore the perfect community of love that is the Trinity. The gospel flows out of this perfect love—God chose to create us, love us, redeem us, and restore us. Buckle up—this is going to be an epic ride through the book of Romans!

Christmas celebrates the incredible truth that Jesus, the creator of the world, became one of us. Leaving heaven’s perfection, He entered our brokenness as a humble child to reveal His love and compassion. Christmas is not about us striving to reach God. It declares that God came down to us. From the riches of heaven to the poverty of earth, Jesus came to identify with us in every way. He experienced suffering, betrayal, weakness, and even death, taking our sin and shame upon Himself. And now, as our great High Priest, He intercedes for us with deep compassion and understanding of our human experience. Join us for our Christmas Eve message "The God Who Becomes" as we reflect on the incredible love of Jesus, the God who is the light in the darkness and a beacon of hope in a world that desperately needs it.

Are you going through a season of sudden loss or chronic grief? As human beings, living the beautiful life means we experience the full range of emotions—from joy and love to grief and sorrow. God wants us to be honest with Him in our moments of grief and loss. There's no need to hide or sugarcoat our pain, especially with a Savior who has known the ultimate grief and loss. Join us as Rick McKinley explores this important question: “Does the fact that the Son of God became human make a difference in my suffering?” We'll discover that Jesus not only honors our suffering but also gives it meaning. As Emmanuel, God with us, He is a co-sufferer who walks with us in our pain. He longs to reframe our grief and loss with His holy presence. No matter the season you're in, He is our Emmanuel, right here and right now, and He invites us to come as we truly are before Him.

Are you going through a season of dissatisfaction? Feeling unfulfilled at work, at home, in your relationships, or financially? It's okay to experience dissatisfaction. Even heroes of our faith, like David, openly expressed their struggles. You don't need to hide your dissatisfaction, ignore it, or just "push through." Instead, recognize it, name it, and then reframe it. Our world and culture often fuel dissatisfaction, constantly pushing us to want more and compare ourselves to others. But in this powerful message by Zach Landes, we’ll explore how to break free from that cycle. The path out of dissatisfaction begins by partnering with Jesus in every area of our lives—even in our seasons of dissatisfaction.

After seasons of busyness and hard work, God invites us into true rest—not the kind of shallow comfort that leads to self-reliance, but deep, soul-refreshing rest that comes from fully trusting Him. In Joshua, we see the end of a long season, where God gives His people rest—not as an escape, but as a time to pause, remember His faithfulness, and be renewed in His presence. God’s rest goes beyond simply stopping; it’s a chance to refocus our hearts and minds on Him. Through sabbath, confession, and gratitude, we’re reminded of His provision, repent of relying on ourselves, and find strength in His promises. Join us as we discover how to step into the rest Jesus offers—a rest that refreshes, renews, and reminds us of the faithfulness of the God who has been with us all along.

Just as God gave the Israelites an unforgettable moment of His power, He invites us to step into what He’s prepared for us—actively participating in His blessings through generosity, obedience, and worship. God desires us to have our own stories of His faithfulness, but we must take that step, cross our own “river,” and mark those moments along the way. Join us as we learn to pray “Sun Stand Still” prayers, believing not for an explainable work but a move of God so big that we tell stories, write songs, and pass down memories of His faithfulness and power for generations to come.

We’re building A House for Jesus—a place where His name is lifted up. As His followers, we’re called to let His light shine brightly in a world that needs hope. When Joshua asked, “Are you for us or against us?” Jesus didn’t pick sides; He made it clear that He alone is to be followed. Listen in as we explore what it means to build a church where He leads, His name is preached, and where lives are changed forever by His presence and power.