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The River Ridge Podcast

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The River Ridge Church Podcast, Mankato, MN

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Episodes

  1. Episode 122: Family Ties--Ephesians 6:1-4--Pastor Derek Olson

    "A God honoring family is bound by Jesus, aims to serve Jesus, and expands the kingdom of Jesus."

  2. Episode 121: "Gospel Centrality"--1 Timothy 2:1-7--Pastor Derek Olson

    "The gospel is essential for both faith and life, therefore we must work to maintain it as primary."

  3. Episode 120: Bootstraps--! Timothy 1:18-20

    Guest speaker: Matt Letourneau

  4. Episode 119: Gospel Encouragement

    While navigating ups and downs of life, may our hearts find joy and peace in the power of the gospel.

  5. Episode 118: "1 Timothy Introduction" - 1 Timothy 1:1-2

    "The church is the household of God and is forever grounded in the grace of the good news."

  6. Episode 117: Laboring for Christ-Matthew 25:14-30

    "While awaiting the return of Jesus, disciples have a responsibility to joyfully labor for His kingdom."

  7. Episode 116: Right Reliance

    At River Ridge our aim in ministry effort is to always anchor our confidence in God and His Word.

  8. Episode 115: Pursuing Christlike Maturity

    "Engagement with one another in service to the Lord leads to the building up of the saints in Christ”

  9. Episode 114: 7/28/26- Living the Holy Life- Elder Jim Buseth

    Elder Jim Buseth preaches from Colossians 3:1-17 that as disciples of Jesus Christ, we have been called to live a holy life, and by God’s grace and the Holy Spirit that indwells within us, we must pursue holiness.

  10. Episode 113: 7/19/26- Don't Settle for Shadows- Director of Youth and Family Nathan Hutzel

    Director of Youth and Family, Nathan Hutzel, preaches from Colossians 2:16-23 that because believers have died and been raised with Christ, they must reject every substitute that promises spiritual growth apart from Him.

  11. Episode 112: 7/12/26- The Gospel-FIlled Life- Elder Craig Sanderson

    Elder Craig Sanderson preaches from Colossians 2:6-15.

  12. Episode 111: 6/28/26-Colossians 1:21-23- Elder Dana Patenaude

    Elder Dana Patenaude preaches from Colossians 1:21-23 that Christ reconciles those who were once alienated from God and establishes them in the hope of the Gospel.

  13. Episode 110: 7/5/26- Colossians 1:24-2:5- Guest Pastor Dave Hannig

    Guest Pastor Dave Hannig preaches from Colossians 1:24-2:5.

  14. Episode 109: 6/21/26- Colossians 1:15-20- Elder Ethan Germscheid

    Elder Ethan Germscheid preaches from Colossians 1:15-20.

  15. Episode 108: 6/16/26-Colossians 1:9-14-Elder Dennis Fling

    This week, River Ridge Elder Dennis Fling preaches from Colossians 1:9-14.

  16. Episode 107: 6/7/26- The Wonder of Redemption- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Romans 12:1-8 that God's mercy in His work to redeem the fallen leads to both Christian distinctiveness and Christian community.

  17. Episode 106: 5/31/26- Lessons from the Life of Esau- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 36:1-8 that lessons learned from the life of Esau lead us toward a perspective that is fixed upon the eternal.

  18. Episode 105: 5/24/26-God Ordained Renewal- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 35:1-29 that the blessing of spiritual renewal is an act of God within the human heart that is rightly responded to.

  19. Episode 104: 5/17/25- Sin's Sequel- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 34:1-31 that sin against the Lord that is left un-dealt with will always lead to regrettable consequences and pain.

  20. Episode 103: 5/10/26- Levels of Obedience- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek continues in our series in Genesis from Genesis 33:1-20 that while our effort to obey God is often mixed with failure, God's desire is that we grow to obey fully.

  21. Episode 102: 5/3/26- Conquering Fear- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 32:1-32 that while unenjoyable in the moment, fear can be a tool in the hands of God to work great good in us.

  22. Episode 101: Dealing with Distractions

    Pastor Derek and Nathan discuss dealing with distractions.

  23. Episode 100: 4/26/26- Plundering the Power of Evil- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 31:1-55 that God’s ordained exodus for Jacob from Laban points to our spiritual exodus from sin, all to the glory of God.

  24. Episode 99: 4/19/26- The Path to Prosper- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 30:25-43 that while God may choose to provide material prosperity, the best prosperity of all is knowing Christ.

  25. Episode 98: 4/5/26-Resurrection Relevance-Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Luke 24:1-12 that the resurrection of Jesus is the most significant event to ever occur with implications for everyone.

  26. Episode 97: 4/3/26-Good Friday-Pastor Derek Olson

    River Ridge 2026 Good Friday Service

  27. Episode 96: 3/29/26-Our Good Shepherd- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from John 10:7-16 that Jesus is the only true Shepherd who came to effectively fulfill Messianic promise for our good.

  28. Episode 95: 3/8/26-Steadfast In Every Chapter-Nathan Hutzel

    Director of Youth and Family, Nathan Hutzel, preaches from Genesis 29:1-30 that God’s steadfast love governs every chapter of our lives—even the ordinary, the painful, and the delayed.

  29. Episode 94: 3/1/26-Surprised by Grace- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 28:1-22 that God's economy is grounded in a surprising grace that leads to a God glorifying response.

  30. Episode 93: 2/22/26- The Unseen Determination of God- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 27:1-46 that in the midst of human foolishness, God's determination is to accomplish His plan and love His people.

  31. Episode 92: 2/15/26- Going with God's Presence- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 26:1-35 that God's presence with us changes how we live, while allowing us to be a witness to the world.

  32. Episode 91: 2/8/26-Purpose in Pain- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 25:19-34 that the reality of pain in our lives serves to advance the greater, and more glorious purposes of God.

  33. Episode 90: 2/1/26- Leaving a Legacy- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 25:1-18 that God has graciously given us one life as an opportunity to leave a legacy that extends into eternity.

  34. Episode 89: Faith and Providence Pt. 2

    Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 24:50-67 that the truth of God's providence is a comfort meant to encourage us toward God honoring decisions.

  35. Episode 88: 1/18/26- Faith and Providence Pt. 1- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Genesis 24:1-28 that faith is an act of obedience to the Lord that is practically expressed in the way we live our lives.

  36. Episode 87: 1/11/26- Heartache and Hope- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek begins our time in Genesis 23-36, preaching from Genesis 23:1-20 that while the heartache of death is real and painful, the hope we have in God's promises is what sustains us.

  37. Episode 86: 1/4/26- The Call to Costly Discipleship- Nathan Hutzel

    This week our Director of Youth and Family, Nathan Hutzel, preaches from Matthew 16:24-28 that following Jesus means losing our lives now in faithful obedience to gain true life with Him forever.

  38. Episode 85: 12/28/25- Keys to Kingdom Succession- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Mathew 7:24-27 that the firm foundation of God's Word is the key to successful kingdom living.

  39. Episode 19: Hypostatic Union

    Pastor Derek and Nathan discuss the hypostatic union and why it matters to the gospel.

  40. Episode 84: Hypostatic Union

    Pastor Derek and Nathan discuss the hypostatic union and why it matters to the gospel.

  41. Episode 83: The Way of Jesus

    Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 7:13-23 that the way of Christ's kingdom may come with hardship but it's blessing is genuine faith that fuels fruit.

  42. Episode 82: 12/7/25- Exercising Judgement- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 7:1-12 that the judgement we engage in with one another is to reflect God's judgement toward us in Christ.

  43. Episode 81: 11/30/25- Wrestling with Worry- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 6:25-34 that while opportunities for worry are endless, Jesus gives us the tools to battle against this temptation.

  44. Episode 80: 11/23/25- Guest Matt Letourneau

    Guest speaker Matt Letourneau preaches from Luke 6:24-26.

  45. Episode 79: 11/16/25-Heaven's Economy- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 6:19-24 that regular investment in heaven's economy happens when we see that God is the greatest treasure of all.

  46. Episode 78: 11/9/25-How to Pray- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 6:9-15 that prayer has a path that's been paved by Jesus, so that we who believe have an example to follow.

  47. Episode 77: 11/2/25- Mulling Over Our Motives- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 6:1-8; 16-18 that kingdom citizen’s reject the need for human applause and are content to quietly serve the Lord.

  48. Episode 76: 10/19/25- Dealing With Divorce- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 5:31-32 that sin results in God's good design for marriage being disturbed by divorce, yet in Christ hope remains.

  49. Episode 75: 10/12/25- Hidden Sin Exposed- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor Derek preaches from Matthew 5:21-30 that God exposing the secret sins of the heart is an act of love meant to drive us toward repentance.

  50. Episode 74: 10/5/25- How Then Shall We Live- Pastor Derek Olson

    Pastor resumes in our series on the sermon on the mount from Matthew 5:17-20 that God's word is the road that leads to the gospel, which through faith produces radical righteousness.

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