What an episode we have for you today! If you're one who likes quotable and tweetable nuggets of wisdom, this is your episode! Today the guys spend some time with friend and Pastor Zach Cochran to continue the discussion of holistic care for oneself. Today the conversation turns to emotional a health, and vital piece of the puzzle. Zach provides in…

Pastor Ryan prepares our congregation for our next semester's series (Study of Scripture) by reintroducing our fellow members, young and old, to the value and benefit that small groups has on a child of God's spiritual growth. The intimacy, vulnerability, honesty, accountability and nature the comes from such close contacts aids much in "being tran…

Pastor Ryan concludes our short series on Esther with an impassioned discourse on Chapters 9 and 10. Sorrow, as the Jews knew of their fate at the hands of their enemies, who hated them so much. Joy, as God's providence once again is revealed, through Mordecai's edict for Israel to defend itself, and out of this comes the only festival created as e…

She's back! Listener's favorite guest, Marla Vroegop, is back with us on this episode to continue our series on self-stewardship. She is going to talk to us about embodiment and even walk us through an exercise she often uses in the counseling room to help others pay attention to what their God-given bodies are telling them. Send us a Text Message.…

One of Broadway's elders, Sage San Martin, guest preaches for us today, providing a startling exposé on the importance of King Xerxes' signet ring and the power this symbol had for Mordecai, granting him authority to do as the king's will dictates. Elder Sage also compares this as a type to our Lord Jesus, Who grants US His authority to act in His …

We explore Chaps. 6 and 7 of Esther in today's sermon, a tale so full of God's direction and expressed purpose and Will that His name, though never spoken, is clearly stamped on every incident of this amazing turn-around of events. Pastor Ryan also compares the scaffold, intended for Mordecai, to the cross of Christ. In both cases, what was meant f…

Join Jeff and special guest Pastor Bob Martin as they continue the series discussion on holistic care of self. In this episode they dive into what it looks like to care for oneself spiritually. This isn't your typical "read your Bible more" kind of chat, this ones gives far wider and more helpful and practical perspective. Send us a text…

Pastor Symps shares from Esther Chap. 5. We focus on all the expressions of wisdom Esther demonstrated while prayerfully deliberating on how she was to save (i.e., on how GOD was going to save) her people, wisdom clearly given by our Lord God to her. What can we learn about the expression of God's wisdom in our times of tribulation?…

In Esther, Chapters 3and 4, we find certain individuals who are close to the king. Many times, we desire to be in that special inner circle, invisible to most, but deeply, many times proudly, counted as one who is important, influential, and has the ear of the "king" in our lives-one of the "In" crowd! We see how our main characters respond to this…

Today the guys are introducing a new series on Biblical Self-Stewardship or Biblical Self-Care. This is a necessary topic for our world right now. Jump in with the guys and hear about why this is something we should consider. Resources mentioned: The Whole Life: 52 Weeks of Biblical Self-Care Send us a text…

Pastor Symps explores the virtues of Esther as declared in Chapters 2 and 3 of the Book of Esther. Can we, in our modern world's increasingly hostile culture, stand firm for our Lord Jesus in the way that Queen Esther modeled this unswirving faith in God?Por Symps Ndlovu

"The hidden providence of God is a wonderful thing!"So begins our short series on the intriguing story of Esther, beginning today with an overview of Esther, Chap. 1. Here, Pastor Ryan explores some of the historical narrative and Biblical realities that positions Esther and Mordecai into this unique and crucial moment in Israel's past. We learn to…

Author, counselor and speaker Jonathan Holmes joins the guys today to discuss sexual integrity and his book "Rescue Plan" that helps folks break free from sexual sin. Resources mentioned in this episode: Jonathan's Book Rescue Plan: Charting a Course to Restore Prisoners of Pornography An Open Letter to Those Frustrated by Their Progress in Sanctif…

Today is a special day for Broadway, having one of our domestic missions fill our entire service with devotionals, testimonies and song. Our guests come from Inspiration Ministries. Inspiration is a Christ-centered organization with a passion to serve the least, the last, and the lost. They are active in leading many addicted, disenfranchised and b…

Pastor Bruce Cochran (father of our Pastor Ryan) guest preaches today, giving a heartfelt and heart-searching study into Psalm 73, where author Asaph, a Levitical priest, knows of God being the eternal answer to all challenges, yet experiences dismay at all the prosperity the evil enjoy. Again, we see examples in Scripture where people, in honest p…

Join the guys as they welcome good friend Jim Soots to the podcast to discuss his history with sexual sin, his path to freedom and how God is now using him and his story to help others find healing and forgiveness in that area. Send us a textPor Jeff Ballard & Ryan Berg

Dawn Etzel (director of Hope Alive women's ministry and member of Pastor Ryan's preaching class) delivers a deep and resonating message of hope, comfort and consolation to our congregation today, leading us in an exploration of Psalm 88, considered to be the most painful and pathos-laden Psalm in the whole book. Out of this great "confession" we le…

Pastor Ryan points out the unique content of this declared "michtam" (engraving-stone covering), in that it -Psalm 16-declares the trust in our enduring, sustaining God yet does not declaring a fear or enemy. Pastor Ryan shares the teaching that David's fear is his own wandering heart. As with us, to forget the kindness, protection and sustenance o…

Today the guys start a new series on Sexual Integrity and the devastating effects of sexual sin. Join Jeff & Ryan as they talk about the important underlying reasons why people often fall into this trap. Send us a textPor Jeff Ballard & Ryan Berg

Pastor Symps brings us right to the beginning of the Psalms, expounding on Psalm 1, where we meet Jehovah El Shaddai: the "All-Sufficient God". The righteous experience all provision and worth in the sufficiency of our Father, whose delight is in His Law. The ungodly are as chaff - we are exhorted to not let the wicked one tempt us away from the Lo…

Today we look to the attribute of God imbued in His special name of "El Elyon", the God Most High. Pastor Ryan emphasizes the amazing beauty proclaimed in an initial version, "Sing to the Lord a new song!". Our praises, sung in unison (which singing compels us to do), catapult our hearts and affections to reflect the highness of God's Highness! God…

Join guest host Marla Vroegop this week as she sits down with her friend Rhoda as she shares her traumatic loss and impact it's had on her life. Listen as Rhoda encourages us with how she has walked through this trauma and how she has experienced the love of Jesus during some of the most challenging moments. Send us a text…

Today, Pentecost Sunday, is celebrated with our brethren in Christ, Northeast Christian Church. Pastors Ryan Cochran and Tony Oplinger join together to share a joint sermon focusing on the Holy Spirit, Who baptized the believers on the first Pentecost Sunday to be witnesses to the world. As Pastor Tony introduces, "the same superlative Spirit of Go…

Our guest, Dan Scheeringa, member of BCC, delivers a heartfelt and thorough devotion of this imprecatory psalm, Psalm 109. We look deeply at David's plea to the Lord, our Lord "Who is there", and tackle difficult questions such as "where are you, O God?" and "why are You taking so long to answer me?".We learn a yet deeper way to trust in God's plan…

Man, this one is GOOD! Join Ryan & Jeff as they welcome Beth Broom to the show to share her experience and expertise regarding ways in which we should consider trauma. Whether you are a trauma survivor, caring for a survivor of trauma or simply want to know more about this topic, this episode is for you! Beth's Website Christian Trauma Healing Netw…

Pastor Symps leads us in an instructional and devoted study of Psalm 97, where we learn the character of God being Lord of all - in all the universe, in all creation, in all who oppose Him, in all who love and obey Him, He IS God Almighty!Por Symps Ndlovu

Today's Psalm is 8. We explore the attribute of God our Lord...our Master...our Lord. His Name is majestic, towering above all names. ALL names are subject to His great Will, and we stand in awe of His great power! "Out of the mouths of babes" will His glory be proclaimed!Por Ryn Cochran

It's time for a new series on Trauma. This is a tough one to dissect quickly, so we will take our time. In this episode the guys simply talk about trauma, what it is, how its become such a buzzword, and how should we, as followers of Jesus, consider this important topic? Send us a textPor Jeff Ballard & Ryan Berg

Pastor Ryan begins us on a new journey through the Psalms, concentrating on those Psalms that express unique names of our Lord God Almighty. Today we concentrate on Psalm 20, where the character of God our General is expressed. The name of YHWH (Yahweh) Nissi. the Lord our Banner is used here, our Gd going forth before us in battle, the great, alwa…

Pastor Symps leads us through a spiritual tutorial on Biblical fasting, sharing the distinction that fasting, with an eye towards greater intimacy with our Lord, is far different from general fasting; not all fasting is Biblical, not all fasting must be done alone, NO Biblical fasting is a hunger strike! Matthew 6:16-18 and Acts 13:1-4 are our pass…

In our ongoing series on friendship, we have invited life-long friends Megan & Sarah to join Ryan and talk about their friendship, what makes it work, what makes it last, and how other might go about developing new friendships. This is a good one, you'll laugh, cry, and maybe even learn a thing or two! Listen to Megan's Lifestory Episode Empathy vs…

Pastor Ryan provides a review of the "I Am" statements from Jesus in the Gospel of John - we concentrate on their universal declaration: Jesus IS the Life! He offers abundant, deep, spiritually purposeful and eternal Life for all who follow Him. Pastor Ryan concentrates on the 3rd soil from the Sower Parable - here worldly concerns and affections c…

He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! We shout this almost as loud as Jesus shouted "Lazarus..come OUT!" giving Lazarus' family, and us, the most celebrated of His miracles (in John ch. 11). As Pastor Ryan expounds, Jesus displays His power and authority now more than ever, even over death itself. The Scripture records our Christ's compelling action abo…

This episode has to be Ryan's favorite episode ever of the Soul Care Matters podcast. In this episode Ryan is joined by three of his closest and most life-giving friends for a roundtable discussion about friendship, how theirs began, how it works through conflict, and practical ideas for establishing friendships of your own. Made for People: Why We…

Today, Palm Sunday is delivered to us via a special presentation given by our youth ministry, "Face2Face".Senior student member Samuel Birkey delivers a learned prequel regarding the OT understating of Christ's entry into Jerusalem (our Palm Sunday). Following dramatic excerpts of the Passion by our youth, Youth Minister Shane Heidinger delivers a …

Pastor Ryan continues with the second affirmation from Christ's famous divine declaration, "I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life". Here we are confronted with the awesome reality that the Truth is a Person, this wonderful Person who is God Incarnate, who knows us intimately...and yet offers us life, eternal life!…

Welcome to the new series on friendship. This one is going to be a little bit of a different vibe. In this series we will talk about the need for friendship, how the lack of it affects you, and even hear some strong friendships discussed and unpacked. Send us a textPor Jeff Ballard & Ryan Berg

Pastor Symps shares of that glorious proclamation that Lord Jesus gave to his disciples at the Last Supper, "I Am the way, the truth, and the life." Pastor Symps exhorts the truth that Jesus is THE way, for eternal life, and for Kingdom service here. John 14:1-15 is our Scripture passage for today.Por Symps Ndlovu

Pastor Ryan leads us in a study of John 15:1-17, where our Jesus extols His divine attribute as the True Vine, supplying all the spiritual nutrients to His branches. He is the true Vine, and our Father is the Good Gardener. We must learn, out of this passage, to submit to God's glorious pruning so that we bear much good fruit. And, we learn to cond…

It's the third episode in our opening series on anxiety. This is the episode that will provide some practical tools for you to put in your tool belt as you seek to manage your own anxiety. This is just an overview as you could do a years long podcast just on this topic. If you want an even deeper dive, consider joining an Managing Anxiety Cohort wi…

Our regular sermon series is interrupted so that we can focus on the blessings of our outreach ministry, "In As Much". Director Mary Ann Mings shares what "In As Much" is currently experiencing during these challenging but rewarding times, and through report and testimony, shares what her vision for the future holds. In As Much (and its daughter mi…

Pastor Ryan continues our study in John Chap. 10, moving on the the next great "I AM" statement from our Lord Jesu: "I Am the Good Shepherd. We see Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promise in Ezekial 34, where He declares that He Himself will be Israel's shepherd. We also explore all of the fulfilled attributes of what it takes to be the Good Shep…

This is episode 2 of our series discussing anxiety. It's finally here! This is the episode Ryan has been wanting to produce for almost three years. Join Ryan & Jeff as they welcome pastor and author Steve Cuss to the podcast to discuss chronic anxiety and it's effects on us but also some helpful ways to manage it. If you're only able to listen to o…

We have two passages today: Ezekial 34:1-16 and John 10:1-10. Ezekiel prophesies of God's displeasure with the spiritual shepherds of his day, their carelessness, abuse, and cruelty angering Him. God declares that He will be the Good Shepherd to His flock, and Jesus declares His fulfillment of this beautiful promise. Jesus IS the gate to the sheepf…

In John 6: 1-40, Jesus declares that He is the One who satisfies, eternally! Only He can sustain us through all the temptations of earthly desires and needs. Unlike the people during Jesus' time, we have little worry over having our belly full, but Satan, that great liar, convinces us of our appetites and hungers - it is Jesus that assures us of ou…

Welcome back! We are here with season four of the Soul Care Matters Podcast. In this episode Jeff & Ryan talk about how season 4 will be a little bit different and intro our first series topic: Anxiety. Send us a textPor Jeff Ballard & Ryan Berg

Pastor Symps speaks lavishly on the great "I Am" declaration from Jesus that He is THE light of the world, and how Scripture demonstrates that He has always been and will always be the Light of the World. Also, how the Lord's intent, command, and gift to us is to not only. continue IN His light, but for us to convey and to be, to a desperately need…

We delve into one of Jesus' most lengthy discourses with the people, found in John 8:31-59. Many people, wanting to believe, but perplexed (some angry) at Jesus' claims of intimate deity with the Father, climaxing with the resounding, eternal description that Jesus gives of Himself: I AM!Por Ryan Cochran

Pastor Ryan leads us through Exodus 3: 1-15, the moment, after 40 years of waiting, the Lord reaches out to Moses to call him to free Israel from the clutches of Egypt.This Scripture passage, Paster Ryan reminds< declares emphatically that God cares, God hears, and God is with us!Por Ryan Cochran

Pastor Ryan introduces us to a new year of Scripture messages. Anticipating a difficult year ahead for all, we explore James 1:1-5 and Philippines 2:10-25, where we read of the Lord's plan to lead us "through" trials and difficulties instead of going around , over or under them. Just as Jesus went through the cross for us, we too can look beyond th…