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Canyon Ridge Christian Church Podcast

228 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratings

Welcome to the weekly podcast from Canyon Ridge Christian Church! Here you'll find our weekend messages every Sunday afternoon. This is a place where you can discover a community that will help you take your next steps into what God is doing. Find out more about Canyon Ridge at http://canyonridge.org/

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Help & Hope | Let's Talk About It | Kristi Templeton

March 24, 2024 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.8 MB

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49232809 RESOURCES: canyonridge.org/help Do you ever find yourself in a moment where life get’s really hard to deal with and all hope is lost? Thanks to Jesus, you can finds help and hope in him! The story of the paralyzed man in Mark 2 reveals that Jesus forgives the brokenness inside so that you can walk away with a testimony to point others back to him. The 15 second transformation story is a great tool to share your story with others and to in...

Professional Panel | Let's Talk About It | Drew Moore

March 17, 2024 21:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49229234 MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: canyonridge.org/help RESOURCES: canyonridge.org Wherever you find yourself in the conversation around mental health, cling to God, support one another, and pray. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 says, "All praise to God, the Father our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give the...

Self Harm & Suicide | Let's Talk About It | Drew Moore

March 10, 2024 21:00 - 53 minutes - 37.2 MB

Stress & Burnout | Let's Talk About It | Mitch Harrison |

March 03, 2024 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.9 MB

MESSAGE NOTES: https://my.bible.com/events/49222210 RESOURCES: canyonridge.org/help Have you ever struggled with feeling like the stress of your life is outweighing everything else? Burnout is a real problem that you and the people around you may face throughout life. One thing you might not realize is that burnout is optional. In Exodus, Moses faces challenges leading Israel into the Promised Land. He realized that he was carrying too many things on his own and there was a better way. Jesu...

Depression | Let's Talk About It | Drew Moore

February 27, 2024 18:00 - 41 minutes - 29 MB

MESSAGE NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49218651 RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.org/ Have you or a loved one ever experienced depression? Depressive episodes are so prevalent in the United States, and you can find help and hope in the Bible. In Numbers 11:17, Moses has been crying out to God in his depression, and God responds that he will pour his Spirit upon people who will help Moses. You have a purpose, and you do not have to go through your depression alone. When you or your loved o...

Grief & Loss | Let's Talk About It | Drew Moore

February 18, 2024 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49215139 RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.org/ When was the last time you experienced grief or had to walk a loved one through grief? Grief is an aspect of life that will always be present whenever significant losses occur. In these times, God calls on you to share in your burdens and embrace grief with others, as Jesus himself wept at the death of his friend. Each step of grief that you experience and see others around you experience is unique ...

Anxiety & Worry| Let's Talk About It | Erin Johnston

February 11, 2024 22:00 - 37 minutes - 26.3 MB

Do you deal with anxiety or worry in your life? All around the bible, God calls you to cast your anxiety and worry onto Him! In a world where it can be so easy to stay stuck in fear, God invites you to share what you deeply care about with Him so that your cares and thoughtfulness don’t turn to anxiety or worry. Anxiety can separate and distract you from what really matters in your life. But with Jesus, you can cling to God, find support in the community, and pray so that you may experience...

Intro | Let's Talk About It | Drew Moore

February 07, 2024 17:00 - 52 minutes - 36.7 MB

Have you ever struggled with your mental health or know a loved one who has? Mental health is one of the biggest problems faced by the world today, as 1 in 5 humans are faced with struggles of mental health. In 2nd Corinthians, Paul describes how God will give you comfort in your troubles and provides a community for you to find rest. As a follower of Christ, God calls on you to rely on him through the midst of all the obstacles you’re facing. Some ways to start walking in this path with God...

Solitude | New Week's Resolution | Drew Moore

January 28, 2024 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Simplicity | New Week's Resolution | Jan. 21, 2024 | Drew Moore

January 21, 2024 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

MESSAGE NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49200872 RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.org/ Do you ever find yourself caught up in wanting to possess the newest item or feeling the need to show off your most recent purchase? Greed can easily infiltrate your life, especially in a culture where importance is placed on storing earthly treasures. Jesus says in Luke 12:31, to "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need." Jesus invites you not to find your worth ...

Saying No | New Weeks Resolution | Jan. 14, 2024 | Drew Moore

January 14, 2024 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

MESSAGE NOTES: https://my.bible.com/events/49197407 RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.org/ Do you ever find yourself being overwhelmed by the expectations placed on you, whether it comes from family and friends, from the workplace, or even from yourself? When expectation comes from all different directions, it leads to exhaustion. In John 17:4, Jesus says, “I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.” Jesus’ invitation to you is to discover your unique co...

Presence Practice | New Week's Resolution | Jan. 7, 2024 | Drew Moore

January 07, 2024 20:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49193788 RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.org/

Looking Back | New Week's Resolution | Dec. 31, 2023 | Erin Johnston

December 31, 2023 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

MESSAGE NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49190251 RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.org/ Have you noticed how different of a person you are today compared to a year ago? As a chapter ends and a new one begins, it is important to reflect on the past year with God's help to make sure that you are improving and walking in His direction! The book of James invites you to reflect on the year with an examen that focuses on the challenges, wisdom, and presence of the people around you! Where do you h...

Christmas at Canyon Ridge| Dec. 24, 2023 | Drew Moore

December 25, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

MESSAGE NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49187943 RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.org/ Take a new look at the story of the First Christmas and the unexpected encounters that took place - like Mary's favor, Joseph's revelation, and the shepherds' acknowledgment. This year, take time to appreciate Jesus and the unexpected joy that he brings and reimagine how His story can unexpectedly transform your life.

Giving | Unexpected Joy | Dec. 17, 2023 | Drew Moore

December 18, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

MESSAGE NOTES: https://my.bible.com/events/49184550 RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.org/ Do you ever feel like you receive but don't give back to your people and your community? Living a life with Jesus means being a giver, not just a receiver! Paul explains in Philippians 4:10-20 that there is Joy in giving; it prompts others in your community to do the same, and in contentment there is generosity! Write out verses 11-13 this week word for word as your prayer to God and invite him to re...

Attention | Unexpected Joy | Dec. 10, 2023 | Mitch Harrison

December 10, 2023 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

MESSAGE NOTES: https://my.bible.com/events/49181282 RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.org/ Do you struggle to maintain joy during tough times? Remember, joy is not just an emotion but a mindset you can cultivate. Choose to take a posture of joy and focus on the good, even in challenging circumstances. Let Philippians 4:4 be your reminder to stay positive and start each day with a joyful heart. Appreciate God's kindness and always remember that He is with you. What step can you take today t...

Effort | Unexpected Joy | Dec. 3, 2023 | Drew Moore

December 03, 2023 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

Have you noticed that you experience joy when you put effort into finding it? God invites you to stay with him and his people to experience joy! Paul writes to the Philippians that effort does not give us a place with God, but that effort is needed to discover the most joy in our lives! Effort is not to earn or achieve but to experience and connect with Jesus and the people he puts in our lives! Have you embraced what God has done for you? Who will you take joy in making the effort to connec...

Honor | Unexpected Joy | Nov. 26, 2023 | Drew Moore

November 26, 2023 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Joy can be found in staying together and staying faithful to God! The bible has many examples of how Joy can be found by honoring one another. In Philippians 2, Paul shares the honor that he has for Timothy and Epaphroditus and how much joy is found in their presence! What will you do to create better connections for people to stay together and stay faithful to God? 

Humility | Unexpected Joy | Nov. 19, 2023 | Vince Antonucci

November 19, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Have you noticed how serving, promoting, and advancing yourself for your gain doesn't bring about genuine joy? Paul writes in his letter to the Philippians that you can find faithful joy by living in the example set by the life of Jesus. You might try to find joy in jobs, money, or success, but by living a humble and serving life, your life fills with opportunities to find joy!

Endurance | Unexpected Joy | Nov. 12, 2023 | Erin Johnston & Missy Young

November 12, 2023 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Esther & Mordecai | Shoulder to Shoulder | Nov. 5, 2023 | Drew Moore

November 05, 2023 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

David & Nathan | Shoulder to Shoulder | Oct. 29, 2023 | Mitch Harrison

October 29, 2023 21:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

Do you have people in your life who tell you the things you NEED to hear but don't necessarily WANT to hear? You need partners who hold up a mirror and let you see yourself. You need partners who will tell you the truth. This is what Jesus has in mind for us. In 2 Samuel, Nathan was a court prophet who served the King by connecting with God on behalf of David and by speaking for God to David when it was needed. He was there to help David stay right with God. To walk meaningfully in the direc...

David & Jonathan | Shoulder to Shoulder | Oct. 22, 2023 | Drew Moore

October 22, 2023 21:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

Who is someone that you know is becoming closer to God because of your contribution to their life? Partners don’t just get together, they go together. Partners go together and see what God is doing, commit at cost, and offer honor that lasts. In the book of Samuel, David and Jonathan form an unexpected connection and commit to each other at all costs. When you welcome these kinds of partnerships, they are life-shaping. Take a moment to reflect: Who are the people in your life that you honor?...

Joshua & Rehab | Shoulder to Shoulder | Oct. 15, 2023 | Erin Johnston

October 15, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Do you find yourself feeling alone and without community? God created us to be relational people who walk shoulder-to-shoulder in His direction. Joshua and Rahab find themselves going together and bringing the best of each other on the way! Great partners are different than us, bringing something that we can't, and keeping their promises! Where and with who is God inviting you to patient endurance that will shape your character?

Joshua & Caleb | Shoulder to Shoulder | Oct. 8, 2023 | Drew Moore

October 08, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

Have you ever noticed how God places people in your life who will strengthen you and partner with you to move in God's direction when you need it most? Numbers 13 tells the story of Joshua and Caleb partnering during a challenging time, exposing how meaningful their relationship is to walking in what God had planned for them. Who will partner with you in a great adventure to explore what God has for your life? Who will you support and strengthen to move in the direction God points you to? 

Moses & Joshua | Shoulder to Shoulder | Oct. 1, 2023 | Drew Moore

October 01, 2023 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

Do you feel like you have a purpose in your life? God provides you with identity and purpose through partnership! Going together with His people reveals what God has in your life. Moses and Joshua sought God by leading the Israelites to freedom and were shaped by each other in God's image by supporting, creating space, commissioning, and echoing the word of God to each other. How can you better disciple those around you closer to God like Moses? Who in your life is like Joshua, who will push...

Moses & Aaron | Shoulder to Shoulder | Sept. 24, 2023 | Drew Moore

September 24, 2023 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

D.L. Moody says, “Moses spent 40 years thinking he was somebody, 40 years learning he was nobody, and 40 discovering what God can do with a nobody." Moses is a rich story in the Bible of someone discovering what partnership is: going after God's purpose with God's people. Like Moses, have you known what God has called you to do, but have let your fears or limits keep you from it? The joy of partnership is realizing you have something to bring, and the freedom of partnership is realizing you...

Adam & Eve | Shoulder to Shoulder | Sept. 17, 2023 | Drew Moore

September 17, 2023 19:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Does it feel like life is lonelier and lonelier? Even though the world is more connected than ever? Everyone craves meaningful, life-giving relationships in today's technology-driven era that breeds loneliness. Pursuing a common goal with those around you gets you shoulder-to-shoulder with people who can become great friends! Following Jesus was always meant to be done with others. Embrace the challenge and beauty of journeying together, and find the abundant life God has destined for you! T...

Yielding/Confession | Are You There? | Sept. 10, 2023 | Mitch Harrison

September 10, 2023 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Have you ever told yourself, "I know better?". Every regret starts with these three words. Too often, people hold on to things they think are better or yield to what they want. In Philippians 3:7-9, Paul shares how he pursued success according to what he once thought mattered most and who he's becoming as he yields to Jesus! When you say yes to God, you say yes to something better! Prayer is the place to practice saying to God, "Your way is better." Imagine how different your life, family, n...

Asking for Others | Are You There? | Aug. 27, 2023 | Drew Moore

August 27, 2023 22:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

Have you ever thought about prayer as a way to love others? Theologian and author Richard Foster says, "If we truly love people, we will desire for them far more than it is within our power to give them, and this will lead us to prayer: Intercession is a way of loving others." Loving others like Jesus may involve more than praying for them, but it will never involve less. Therefore, pray about what you care about, and care about what you pray about! This week, start a prayer list as you prac...

Asking | Are You There? | Aug. 20, 2022 | Drew Moore

August 20, 2023 20:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MB

What are you asking for right now? Health, relationship, accomplishment, stability? Central to the Lord's Prayer in Luke 11:2-4 is a posture and practice of asking. Asking is how you learn to know that God is trustworthy, present, and with you in all things. Jesus invites you to ask for things as big as God's Kingdom come and will be done, and for things as small as the ordinary details, like daily bread. When you ask in prayer, something happens between you and God, in you, and around you....

Pause and Rejoice | Are You There? | Aug. 13, 2023 | Erin Johnston & Mitch Harrison

August 13, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Communication is the key to any partnership. Does it feel difficult to find a quiet moment to pause and be during life's rush? Look at the life of Jesus! He took time to take a breather and find His center. He knew that was where God's voice emerged. Recognizing and knowing God's voice is vital to truly understanding His character and undeniable love. Take a pause this week, and rejoice in God. Recall moments when His character touched your life as you read His word. Invite Him to open your ...

Devotion | Are You There? | Aug. 6, 2023 | Drew Moore

August 06, 2023 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Have you ever asked, "How do I talk to God?" What about "How do I hear from him?" In every relationship, communication is foundational! Especially your relationship with God! Followers of Jesus know the best things only happen when God is involved through extraordinary prayer. Every culture has prayed on occasion, somehow… to someone or something. Your connection with God and enjoyment of Him is proportional to your comfort, consistency, and quality of your communication with him. Discover h...

Reflecting Together | Best of Both | July 30, 2023 | Drew Moore & Erin Johnston

August 02, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Did you know that you do not actually learn from experiences? You learn from reflecting on experience! Taking time to reflect on your experiences helps unlock everything that happened and retain cherished memories while shaping our minds to see beyond the ordinary. Take time to reflect and learn how to embrace all you've heard about polarities in this series and discover how those beautiful tensions can bring you closer to God's perspective. Reflecting well and applying these lessons and con...

Compassion and Justice | Best of Both | July 23, 2023 | Drew Moore

July 23, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

It’s not hard to see when people miss living out either compassion or justice when it comes to any major issue or injustice in the world. What’s hard is seeing people live into the tension of both compassion and justice in light of Jesus.  Jesus always invites his people to follow his lead and life in engaging with others meaningfully, personally, and intentionally by navigating both Biblical compassion and justice. Before taking any issue to a social level, engage it on a personal level. J...

Connected and Distinct | Best of Both | July 16, 2023 | Drew Moore

July 16, 2023 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

Imagine this scenario: your friend comes to you and presents an issue. What do you do? Your extreme options are to either take on their challenge as if it were your own, or to run in the other direction without offering much support. Notice the tension here - you are connected to them, but you are not them.  This week's polarity is on being connected to and distinct from. This is a Biblical idea! Matthew 5:13-16 is about followers of Jesus being salt of the earth and light in the dark. With...

Grace & Truth | Best of Both | July 9, 2023 | Mitch Harrison

July 09, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

Do you know people who are all grace or all truth? God knows that people need to know his truth to see things as they actually are, but he also knows that people need grace. Romans 3:23-24 says, "For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins." Story after story, Jesus raised the bar of truth and widened the circle of grace. This w...

Faith & Works | Best of Both | July 2, 2023 | Kevin Odor

July 02, 2023 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Does it ever feel like you must do a bunch of good things to earn your salvation? The Bible is full of commands to do what's right. It's also full of reassurance that faith is all you need to be right with God. It can be confusing! Just look at how the Apostle Paul emphasizes faith, and James emphasizes works! You might think these ideas appear to be in conflict, but when you really explore the tension, you'll realize you need the best of both! 

Big and Close | Best of Both | June 25, 2023 | Erin Johnston & Mitch Harrison

June 25, 2023 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

What is your view of God? Getting curious about the fullness and the reality of God shapes the way you relate to God, yourself, and others. You need to know God, but more than that, God wants you to know him! When God is only your friend, your friendship can diminish appreciation and awareness of the holiness of God, missing the new and miraculous things he is up to. When God is only majestic and holy, he can feel distant, inaccessible, and condemning. The reality of God is that he is both ...

Plans and Flexibility | Best of Both | June 11, 2023 | Drew Moore

June 11, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

If you had to pick one, would you choose planning or flexibility? You should plan because it sets you in a direction and helps you prioritize and achieve goals, but you shouldn't only plan because it can make you miss opportunities and overthink! And you should be flexible because new possibilities emerge, but you shouldn't only be flexible because you can be unprepared for opportunities! Living with the best of both planning and flexibility is about partnering with God to make your life al...

Self-Care and Sustainability | Best of Both | June 4, 2023 | Erin Johnston

June 04, 2023 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

Culture loves self-care, and everyone is trying to sell you the next best self-care item or experience. How does this play into your life? Mark 8:34-38 says, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it." The best gift you can give to the people you're serving is by showing up replenishe...

Activity and Rest | Best of Both | May 28, 2023 | Drew Moore

May 28, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

If you had to choose one, would you choose activity or rest? Jesus invites you to the best of both! Looking at the history of God's people, it's clear to see God invites his people into an intentional, life-changing rhythm of rest and activity. Join the conversation to explore why activity and rest are important, and to reflect and refresh your own rhythms!

When Either/Or Won't Work | Best of Both | May 21, 2023 | Drew Moore

May 21, 2023 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

You make decisions every day! What to eat, what to wear, how to respond, etc. Sometimes, either/or simply won't do; you need the best of both. Think about it! Is it better to inhale or exhale? Is activity better or rest? Consistency or change? These are not problems to be solved but rather tensions to manage.  In the complexities of life, either/or makes things simple for you to choose, but things aren't always simple. Something essential and valuable is lost from the other side. Join the c...

Give | Practice Makes Permanent | May 14, 2023 | Drew Moore

May 14, 2023 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

Money is a fundamental part of life; that's Jesus talked so much about it. He assumed giving was a part of how his followers would live and saw it as a spiritual practice beyond any religious obligation. He taught that giving shapes your heart, points the people around toward Jesus, and changes the world in His name. It is not always easy, but it always points your heart in Jesus' direction!

Disciple Making | Practice Makes Permanent | May 7, 2023 | Drew Moore

May 07, 2023 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

A disciple is one who learns from and takes on the way of life of another. Everyone is being discipled by someone or something. Think about it - who do you act like, think like, sound like? A disciple of Jesus loves God like Jesus, loves others like Jesus, and makes disciples like Jesus. Some followers of Jesus will say, “I’m not a disciple-maker.” The truth is, you embody some way of life so that anyone who encounters you, encounters that way of life. You are a person of influence! The ques...

Love One Another | Practice Makes Permanent | Apr. 30, 2022 | Mitch Harrison

April 30, 2023 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

John 13:35 says, “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” How do you practice loving like Jesus? John Mark Comer said, “If you want to experience the life of Jesus, you have to adopt the lifestyle of Jesus.” Watch this message for 3 key ways to become more loving like Jesus! Take some time to reflect on who needs to experience the life-changing love of Jesus tangibly through you this week!

Repent | Practice Makes Permanent | Apr. 23, 2023 | Drew Moore

April 23, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

What comes to mind when you hear the word "repentance?" Author Sarah Bessey says, "Repentance is an invitation to a beautiful, life-giving, reorientation towards God’s good path of flourishing with ourselves, our neighbors, and our world." Is that what came to mind?  With Jesus, everything changes. Repentance is an invitation to change the way you live and act like something different is true. There are 3 places that are ripe for repentance: pain, fatigue, and confusion. Romans 12:2 says, "...

New Life, New Patterns | Practice Makes Permanent | April 16, 2023 | Drew Moore

April 16, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Think about a new career path or interest you begin to pursue - things change. When there is a change in identity, there must be a change in habits. Theologian N.T. Wright says, “Where a new world is born, a new way of life goes with it.” He’s not the only one who has noticed this about humans; it’s all throughout Scripture. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” When God is doing something new, people nee...

Easter Weekend | April 9, 2023 | Drew Moore

April 09, 2023 23:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Everyone has a story - you have a story! The greatest story of all is what people all over the world celebrate on Easter. 1 John 4:9-10 says, “God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. This is real love - not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.” God showed the world and invites everyone into a new kind of story.

God Transforms | Meeting God (Again) | April 2, 2023 | Erin Johnston

April 05, 2023 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

The world loves transformation - to change or optimize something. Lots of things can motivate you to change, be it shame, guilt, peer pressure, even a motivational speech. Those things will transform you in a way or for a time, but nothing can transform you like God can transform you. Romans 2:4 says, “Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?" God’s mode of...