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The Ridge Weekly
by Chestnut Ridge Church
Podcast by Chestnut Ridge Church
Episodes
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Side Notes // Sermon on the Mount // What Is Your Word Worth?
Our commitments matter, whether in marriage, relationships, or the promises we make to others. Brady and Pastor Josh continue the conversation from Matthew 5:31–37, taking a closer look at Jesus' teaching on marriage, divorce, and keeping our word. Together, they discuss the importance of...
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Keeping Your Word // Sermon on the Mount - Part 5
How much does our word really mean? In Matthew 5:31–37, Jesus challenges the way we approach our commitments, from faithfulness in marriage to honesty in everyday conversations. As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Josh explores why keeping our word matters, what it means to…
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Side Notes // Sermon on the Mount // It Starts in the Heart
Sin rarely starts with the action we can see. It begins much earlier—in the heart. In this episode of Side Notes, Brady and Pastor Josh continue the conversation from Matthew 5:21–30, talking honestly about anger, reconciliation, lust, and the ways small things left unchecked can grow into...
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A Matter of the Heart // Sermon on the Mount - Part 4
Sin doesn’t begin with our actions—it starts in the heart. In Matthew 5:21–30, Jesus addresses anger, lust, and the deeper roots of sin in the Sermon on the Mount. Pastor Josh takes a closer look at these strong words and what they reveal about our hearts, the importance of reconciliation, and…
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Side Notes // Sermon on the Mount // More Than Good Behavior
You can follow the rules and still miss the heart of what Jesus is saying. In this episode of Side Notes, Brady and Pastor Josh unpack Matthew 5:17–20, what it means that Jesus fulfilled the Law and the Prophets, and why true obedience goes deeper than checking the right boxes. Plus, they explore...
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Jesus Fulfills the Law // Sermon on the Mount - Part 3
This Sunday, in Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Josh Rhodes unpacks Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:17–20 and what it means that He came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets. We’ll see how the Scriptures point to Jesus and why the righteousness He calls us to goes deeper than outward obedience—it begins…
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Side Notes // Sermon on the Mount // Living as Salt and Light
This week on Side Notes, Pastor Tim joins Brady to dig deeper into what it means to be salt and light and how our faith can shape the places God has put us. From the way we live at work and at home to the opportunities we have to point others toward Jesus, they talk about the impact of ordinary...
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Salt and Light // Sermon on the Mount - Part 2
What does it mean to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world? In Matthew 5:13–16, Jesus shows us the difference His followers can make in the world around them. Pastor Tim explores what it means to live as salt and light, how even small acts of faithfulness can have a significant...
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Side Notes // Sermon on the Mount // Rethinking the Blessed Life
What do the Beatitudes teach us about living a truly blessed life? Brady and Pastor Josh take a deeper look at Jesus’ words in Matthew 5 and the opening of the Sermon on the Mount. They unpack the meaning behind the Beatitudes, the difference between the world’s idea of blessing and Jesus’ way…
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The Beatitudes // Sermon on the Mount - Part 1
What does it really mean to be blessed? As we begin our new series, Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Josh takes us to Matthew 5:1–12 and the Beatitudes. While the world often points us toward possessions, popularity, and success, Jesus paints a very different picture of the blessed life. As we walk...
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Side Notes // Nine // Staying Strong in the Struggle
What’s the difference between biblical self-control and simply having more willpower? In this episode of Side Notes, Adam and Pastor Josh continue the conversation from the final week of Nine, looking at how the Holy Spirit forms self-control in us. Plus, meet The Ridge’s new Next Steps Director,...
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Self-Control // Nine - Part 9
Self-control can feel like a matter of willpower—trying harder, doing better, or simply saying no. But biblical self-control isn’t something we have to produce on our own. As we wrap up our Nine series, Pastor Josh looks at the life of Joseph and how the Holy Spirit develops restraint in our...
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Side Notes // Nine // More Than Being Nice
How we respond in difficult moments can say a lot about what’s happening in us. This week in Side Notes, Adam and Pastor Josh talk about the difference between our natural reactions and the gentleness the Holy Spirit produces in us. From responding to conflict to recognizing our own patterns of...
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Gentleness // Nine - Part 8
When tension rises, it’s easy to answer harshness with more harshness. But Jesus calls us to a different way. Continuing our Nine series, Pastor Josh explains why gentleness isn’t passive or weak, but strength under God’s control—and how the Holy Spirit can help us respond with humility and care,...
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Side Notes // Nine // Faithfulness for the Long Haul
Biblical faithfulness is more than trying harder—it grows as we trust our faithful God and allow Him to work in us. In this episode of Side Notes, Adam and Pastor Josh continue their conversation on the Fruit of the Spirit, exploring the connection between faith, trust, and faithfulness. They…
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Faithfulness // Nine - Part 7
Faithfulness matters in our relationships with God and with others, but it isn’t something we can produce on our own. This week in Nine, Pastor Josh looks at the faithfulness of God and the example of Timothy to explore what it means to be trustworthy, dependable, and faithful over time. As we...
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Side Notes // Nine // Goodness Without Recognition
What does it really mean to be good? In this episode of Side Notes, Adam sits down with Pastor Tim to take a deeper look at goodness as a fruit of the Spirit. They unpack the story of Ruth and Boaz and how Boaz demonstrated goodness through the way he treated others, cared for those in need, and...
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Goodness // Nine - Part 6
Continuing Nine, Pastor Tim explores what it really means to live with goodness as a fruit of the Spirit. Through the story of Boaz and Ruth, we see that goodness goes beyond simply being nice—it’s choosing what is right and seeking the good of others, even when it isn’t required. Tim shares how...
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Side Notes // Nine // See People as People
Kindness starts with how we see people. This week on Side Notes, Adam and Pastor Tim dive deeper into Sunday's message on the fruit of the Spirit, talking about what it means to be filled with the Spirit, why Paul continued to show kindness even to those who opposed him, and how seeing people as...
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Kindness // Nine - Part 5
Continuing our Nine series, Pastor Tim explores the next fruit of the Spirit: kindness. Through Paul’s experience in Acts 27–28, we see how kindness can be expressed through compassion, hospitality, and generosity—and how the Holy Spirit empowers us to show kindness to others, even when it isn’t...
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Side Notes // Nine // Trusting the Author
If Sunday's message on patience encouraged or challenged you, this week's Side Notes is for you. Adam and Greg Clutter dive deeper into the story of Job, discuss trusting God in seasons of suffering and uncertainty, and share practical encouragement for growing in patience as you follow Him.
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Patience // Nine - Part 4
This week in our Nine series, guest speaker Greg Clutter explores the fruit of patience through the story of Job. As we face unexpected circumstances and difficult seasons, we're reminded to trust the Author of the greater story—even when we can't see what He's doing.
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Peace // Nine - Part 3
As part of our Nine series, guest speaker Daniel Carpenter, Lead Pastor of South Ridge Church, explores the fruit of the Spirit: peace. We all long for peace, yet it can feel just out of reach. Through Scripture, he unpacks the biblical meaning of peace and why it is a fruit the Holy Spirit...
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Side Notes // Nine // Jesus. Others. Yourself.
Joy isn't about having perfect circumstances—it's about keeping Jesus at the center no matter what life brings. This week on Side Notes, Adam and Pastor Josh dive deeper into Sunday's message on the fruit of the Spirit, exploring the difference between happiness and biblical joy, why the order of...
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Joy // Nine - Part 2
Continuing our Nine series, Pastor Josh explores the next fruit of the Spirit: joy. Through Paul's example in Philippians, we learn that true joy isn't based on circumstances but on putting Jesus first, others second, and yourself last.
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Side Notes // Nine // Why Love Comes First
Love isn't just the first fruit of the Spirit—it shapes every other one. In this episode of Side Notes, Pastor Josh and Adam unpack why Paul begins with love, what it really means to stay connected to the Vine, and how the Holy Spirit transforms us from the inside out. Plus, they share practical...
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Love // Nine - Part 1
What does it look like to become more like Jesus? In the first message of our new series, Nine, Pastor Josh introduces the fruit of the Spirit by exploring the source of lasting spiritual growth: staying connected to Christ. As we begin with love, discover why it is the foundation for every other...
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Side Notes // Sabbath Sunday // Why We Struggle to Rest
Why is rest so difficult in a world that never slows down? In this episode of Side Notes, Adam and Pastor Josh discuss the gift of Sabbath, what it means to trust God through rest, and how Jesus showed us that Sabbath was made for us. They also look ahead to NINE, a new series exploring the fruit...
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Sabbath Sunday
We weren’t designed to run on empty. In this standalone message, Pastor Josh explores the gift of Sabbath as God’s weekly rhythm of rest, relationships, and refreshment. As we reach the midpoint of the year, we’re invited to pause and consider how we’re doing and to rediscover Sabbath as a gift...
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Side Notes // Psalms for the Summer // Better Together
What makes biblical community so valuable, and why is it often so difficult? This week on Side Notes, Pastor Josh and Adam unpack the deeper meaning behind Psalm 133, explore why relationships require intentional effort, and share practical encouragement for resisting isolation and pursuing the...
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Light the Grill // Psalms for the Summer - Part 4
We weren't created to do life alone, yet it's easy to drift toward isolation and division. In the final message of our Psalms for the Summer series, Pastor Josh unpacks Psalm 133 and reminds us that unity is both a gift from God and something worth pursuing. This summer, take a simple step toward...
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Side Notes // Psalms for the Summer // A Faith Worth Passing On
What does it mean to see children as gifts from God? In this episode of Side Notes, Josh and Adam dive deeper into Psalm 127, exploring the imagery of children as an inheritance and arrows, the challenge of trusting God with our families, and the importance of passing faith to the next…
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Pass the Ball // Psalms for the Summer - Part 3
What if the way we see children needs to change? In Psalm 127, we're reminded that kids aren't interruptions, inconveniences, or distractions—they're gifts from the Lord. This week, Pastor Josh challenges us to "pass the ball" and be intentional with the children and teens God has placed in our...
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Side Notes // Psalms for the Summer // The Heavens Declare
What does creation reveal about God? In this episode of Side Notes, Adam sits down with Pastor Tim to unpack Psalm 19, explore the difference between general and special revelation, and discuss why God's glory is on display all around us. From sunrises and mountain views to everyday moments we...
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Get Outside // Psalms for the Summer - Part 2
Pastor Tim continues Psalms for the Summer by focusing on how God reveals Himself through creation. Drawing from Scripture, we see that God’s revelation is clear, constant, and available to all. This psalm invites us to slow down and see creation not as background noise, but as a continual...
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Side Notes // Psalms for the Summer // When Praise Becomes Personal
In this episode of Side Notes, Psalm 96 comes alive as Pastor Josh and founding Pastor Tim Haring explore what it really means to “turn up the praise.” From singing as an act of formation to the weight of ascribing glory to God, the conversation moves between deep Biblical reflection and…
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Turn Up the Praise // Psalms for the Summer - Part 1
We underestimate how much music shapes our lives. Launching us into Psalms for the Summer, Pastor Josh explores Psalm 96 and challenges us to turn up the praise by filling our hearts and minds with songs that draw us closer to God. // Verses and message notes: www.theridge.church/notes // Join us...
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Side Notes // Deep Fake // Preach the Word
This week on Side Notes, Adam and Pastor Josh take a deeper look at 2 Timothy 4 and Paul's final charge to preach the Word. They discuss the danger of seeking messages that simply tell us what we want to hear, why context matters when reading Scripture, and what it means to fight the good fight…
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Preach the Truth // Deepfake - Part 4
As we conclude our Deepfake series in 2 Timothy, Pastor Josh explores Paul’s final charge: preach the truth. In a world where people often seek messages that affirm what they already want to hear, God calls His people to remain anchored in His Word. Through Paul’s closing encouragements and...
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Side Notes // Deep Fake // Practicing Truth Daily
In this episode of Side Notes, Adam and Pastor Josh dive deeper into 2 Timothy 3 and what it means to practice the truth in a culture filled with deception. They discuss spiritual vigilance, false teaching, the reality of persecution, and how believers can stay grounded through Scripture and...
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Practice the Truth // Deepfake - Part 3
Not everything that looks true actually is. In this week’s message from Deepfake, Pastor Josh dives into 2 Timothy 3 and explores how to recognize deception, avoid counterfeit faith, and stand firm in a world drifting further from truth. From false teachers to cultural pressure to the power of...
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Side Notes // Deep Fake // Protecting Truth in the Age of AI and Clickbait
In this episode of Side Notes, Adam sits down with Pastor Tim for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation on Sunday’s Deepfake message from 2 Timothy 2. From AI-driven misinformation and clickbait headlines to the challenge of discerning truth in Christian teaching, nothing is off…
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Protect the Truth // Deepfake - Part 2
Continuing Deepfake, Pastor Tim looks at 2 Timothy 2 and why protecting the truth matters more than ever. Social media and online content are increasingly designed to blur reality with emotional, misleading stories that feel real but aren’t. He challenges us to stay grounded in Scripture…
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Side Notes // Deep Fake // A Faith Worth Passing On
What does it look like to stay anchored in truth when everything around you feels uncertain? On this episode of Side Notes, Adam and Pastor Josh unpack the kickoff of the “Deep Fake” series in 2 Timothy and talk through what it means to pass on a faith that lasts. They also get into honest...
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Pass on the Truth // Deepfake - Part 1
In a world filled with lies, distortion, and deception, how do we hold on to what is true? Kicking off our series, Deepfake, Pastor Josh walks through 2 Timothy 1 and challenges us to faithfully pass on the truth of God’s Word to the next generation. Looking at the example of Paul, Lois, and...
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Foster Sunday
Five years after launching Foster WV, we celebrate with guest speaker Jason Johnson, author and National Director of The Pure Religion Project. Jason shares a timely message about God’s heart for broken people and places, challenging us to become a church that moves toward suffering with...
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Side Notes // Living Light // Healthy Limits, Lighter Loads
Adam and Pastor Josh dive deeper into this week’s message from Exodus 18 and the challenge of living with healthy limits. They talk about burnout, overloaded schedules, digital distractions, and why so many people feel constantly exhausted. Through Moses and Jethro’s story, they share practical...
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Healthy Limits Lighten the Load // Living Light - Part 3
Why does life often feel heavier than it needs to? In the final message of our "Living Light" series, Pastor Josh walks through Exodus 18 and the wisdom Jethro gave Moses when he was stretched beyond his limits. He encourages us to embrace healthy boundaries with work, schedules, technology, and...
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Side Notes // Living Light // Jesus Didn’t Call You to a Solo Faith
What if following Jesus was never meant to be done alone? This week in Side Notes, Adam and Pastor Josh continue the "Living Light" series by exploring why we resist asking for help, how isolation quietly shapes our lives, and what it actually looks like to live out Jesus’ command to “love one...
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People Lighten the Load // Living Light - Part 2
We live in a world that tells us to figure it out on our own, but following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey. Continuing "Living Light," Pastor Josh shares how God designed us for community and why loving one another—through serving, encouraging, and forgiving—actually helps us live...
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