Restoration Institute Podcast

Gage, John, and Leslie sit down in Episode 2 in Restoration Institute's three-part series on the life and work of Paul.

Gage, John, and Leslie sit down in Episode 1 in Restoration Institute's three-part series on the life and work of Paul.

In the final episode of our Statements of Beliefs series, the elders sit down to talk about the Church. Thank you for tuning into the entire series to learn about Restoration Church's core beliefs!

The Elders sit down and continue to discuss our Statements of Beliefs. This episode is on the all-important topic of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Elders continue their roundtable discussion about our Statements of Beliefs, this time talking about the person of the Holy Spirit.

The Elders continue their discussion Restoration Church's statements of beliefs by discussing the doctrine of salvation.

The Elders continue our series on our Statements of Beliefs with a discussion on the core figure of our belief, Jesus Christ.

The Elders continue our Statements of Beliefs series by discussing the Trinity. The Trinity is a mysterious doctrine, but one that we must all agree upon as members of Restoration Church. The Elders work through some common questions regarding the Trinity.

The Elders sit down and talk about the significance of the act of creation by God and what Restoration Church believes regarding the creation story.

The Elders of Restoration sit down to discuss our view on the Bible itself. This is the first episode in our series called Statements of Beliefs, where the Elders will walk through the core beliefs and values we have at Restoration Church.

Leslie talks with Noah DeRoos about the global mission field. Noah spent time in South Asia with his wife, Bailey. He speaks about the challenges and blessings of being a missionary.

Leslie and Jacob Goble talk about missions in the United States. Jacob Goble is the lead paster at Rooted Community Church in Lebanon, Ill.

Leslie and Eric talk about the mission field in Iowa and how Eric's heart for missions has led him to Restoration Church in Adel.

Leslie chats with Michael Van Waardhuizen about the mission field in Colorado and the ups and downs of living a life on mission.

Leslie steps in to guest-host this episode! She sits down with our regular host, Gage Harden, to discuss his life and his journey with Christianity.

Gage sits down with rKids and rStudents directors Elizabeth and Anna to discuss how each group functions at Restoration and how they are teaching the younger generation in our church to follow Jesus.

Gage sits down with the Finance Team from Restoration to talk about their role in the church and how Restoration Chruch seeks to use their financial resources to glorify God.

Leslie takes over hosting duties and speaks with the elders about Restoration Church's statement of beliefs. These statements shape the way Restoration Church operates, worships, and carries out it's mission here in Adel.

At Restoration, we celebrate communion every week, but do we fully understand the significance of what we're participating in? Join Gage and Sean as they dive deep into the meaning behind communion, exploring why it’s a central practice in the life of the church and what it truly represents for us as a community.

Gage sits down with Equipping Director Leslie Banwart to talk about the Restoration Institute. The Restoration Institute is here to provide resources, instructional materials, studies, and this podcast to help believers along their journey of faith.

Eric and Gage talk about why church membership is important to the modern believer. Church membership can be a point of contention for some believers, but Eric speaks to its benefits and purposes.

Gage sits down with Lindsey and Rocky Foster to discuss foster care. Foster care can be an emotional rollercoaster, with kids often leaving a lasting impression on their host families. Through it all, foster care has led the Foster family closer to Jesus.

Rex, Lisa, and Paula have gone through a tragedy no one wishes to face: losing a child. They sit with Gage and discuss their painful memories while acknowledging God's presence in their experiences.

Clinton and Hilary Ellis sit down with Gage to talk about life in the military and how it affected their family and their faith.

Bob and Teresa Hall sit down with Gage to discuss their marriage and how their faith has played a crucial role in sustaining their relationship. Through the ups and downs, they have kept Christ at the center of their lives together.

God takes many families on unique journeys where all they can do is hold on and trust in His sovereign hand. The Lewellens are one of those families! Listen along as Gage and the Lewellens unpack a wild ride that only God could orchestrate.

Gage sits down with John and Casey Wheeler to discuss the complications and birth of their twins. Through the difficult times, God and His people showed up to help pull the Wheelers through.

Michael and Kari Chadwick share their story of infertility with Gage. Listen in as they detail their journey and recount the ways that God was with them throughout the entire process.

In this episode, Jessica has a candid conversation with Gage and Crystal Harden. The Hardens share their story about raising a child with autism. While there are times of hardship, God is still present, and His steadfast love is unwavering.

Gage and Sean discuss the meaning of the word "liturgy" and how it applies to us as individuals and as the body of Christ. Read the full article this episode is based on here.

Jessica and Gage talk about the damaging effects of gossip in our churches and communities. The line between prayer requests and gossip can easily be blurred, and can happen without us being aware. Read the full article this episode is based on here.

Recently, Community Impact volunteers from Restoration Church hosted a Laundry Service Day that provided our community the opportunity to have their laundry washed, dried, and folded at no cost. Gage, Toni, and Morgan take a moment to reflect on the Laundy Service Day and talk about how to better take action by loving others through service. Read the full article this episode is based on here.

Gage and Lane Morecraft discuss the importance of drawing close to the people of God and the local church you are a part of. From our Sunday morning church gatherings to informal barbeques, God's people should make the most of the opportunities around us to strengthen and grow God's kingdom. Read the full article this episode is based on here.

Gage and Elder Brad discuss what the Bible says about the office of Elder and how the elders function in the context of Restoration Church. Read the full article this episode is based on here.

Pastor Eric and Gage talk about how to fast from the constant stream of noise we encounter in our lives. Silence is hard to come by in the modern world, but we often can hear God's voice when we block out the distractions we face. Read the full rJournal article this episode is based on here.

Lori and Gage discuss the benefits of getting outside and experiencing God's creation and how fasting from the indoors brings us closer to our Creator. This episode is based on the full rJournal article which you can read here.

Leslie and Eric have an in-depth discussion about the meaning of baptism spanning from the early church to today. They discuss why baptism plays such an important role to Christ followers and what steps Christians should take if they feel the call to be baptized.

Gage and Marie talk about how we as Christians can fast from selfishness and put others ahead of ourselves. This episode is part of our fasting series and is based on this blog post from the rJournal.

Gage and John discuss how we can worship God by staying active and fasting from laziness. Laziness is actively doing nothing when you know some things need doing and on the other hand, it’s passively doing nothing because we haven’t put our minds into action. Read the full blog article this podcast is based on here.

Gage and Jessica sit down to talk about fasting from busyness through the Sabbath. It is a difficult but necessary practice for modern Christians to slow down and intentionally worship God. The Sabbath as a day to stop; stop working, stop wanting, stop worrying. This podcast is based on this full rJournal article.

Gage and Sean discuss this week's fasting challenge: fasting from screens. Screens have taken over our lives and consume much of our free time, often taking away time that could be spent better. With less screen time we could pray more, read our Bibles more, or spend more time with those we love. Read the full rJournal article this episode is based on here.

Gage and Toni talk about our fasting challenge for this week, fasting from food. Toni has a unique challenge because she has type 1 diabetes and needs to approach fasting from food carefully. Read the full article this podcast is based on here.

Heresy and orthodoxy were extensively debated and developed during the first centuries of the life of the Church. One very important question the early church grappled with was the nature of Jesus Christ. Join Restoration Institute Classroom as we dialogue about the early church creeds and other vital events that took place in Church history.

Leslie and Gage set up our upcoming fasting challenges by discussing how we become living sacrifices to deepen our relationship and dependence on Jesus Christ to sustain us. Fasting is a difficult but necessary practice for Christians to participate in, but it has some challenges, especially in the modern world we live in. Read the full blog post in the rJournal here.

The stories of Jesus are documented in the Gospels of the New Testament.  Join Restoration Institute Classroom as we explore and examine the life of Jesus, his nature, and the redemptive purposes of his ministry. 

Gage sits down with students Mckenzie and Isaac to recap the rStudents retreat where they discussed how to cut through the noise of life and listen to the voice that matters. As Christ-followers, cultivating a right relationship with God means creating space for His voice to pierce through the noise of our busyness and distractions. This episode is based on this rJournal blog post.

The Old Testament is filled with covenant language that points to Jesus Christ. Join Restoration Institute Classroom as we discuss 5 major covenants found in the Old Testament viewing them through the lens of "what do they tell me about Jesus?" and "how does that influence me?". God's redemption plan was always Jesus. Robust Christology Article

The Bible is clear that God has given every believer at least one spiritual gift. How do we best use our gifts to serve God's mission and advance the Gospel? In this hilarious episode, Gage sits down with Colby and Lucas, the facilities team at Restoration Church to talk about how they use their spiritual gifts to serve God and His people.Read the full rJournal article this episode is based on here.

We're back with a new season of the Restoration Institute Podcast! Gage sits down with Amy and Andrew Long to discuss their experiences with foster care and adoption and all of the ups and downs that come along with it. This episode is based on this rJournal blog post.

Gage sits down with the three deacons of Restoration to talk about what the Bible says about the office of deacon. John, Drew, and Kyle share why they felt called to serve as deacons and talk about some of the ways they serve. Read the full blog post this episode is based on here.