Ashley Ridge Church is a growing church family in Summerville, South Carolina. We believe that life is better together, and we hope this podcast encourages you to grow closer to God and those around you. Each week we create intentional environments to engage everyone from our littlest ones to adul…

Scripture Reference: Proverbs 2:1-11Give Me a Sign Series Wk 4God made us thinking beings and gives us understanding in line with His will. We want to hear from God, but how? What should we be looking for? Give us a sign!--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: 2 Kings 5:1-15Give Me a Sign Series Wk 3We all want to hear from God, but how? What should we be looking for? Give us a sign! We need each other to help us hear God and see God and understand God. He's too big for any one of us to grasp and follow on our own.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: John 16:7-15 and 2 Timothy 3Give Me a Sign Series Wk 2We all want to hear from God, but how? What should we be looking for? Give us a sign! We need to learn His language and grow familiar with His voice. --------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: John 16:7-15 and 2 Timothy 3Give Me a Sign Series Wk 2We all want to hear from God, but how? What should we be looking for? Give us a sign! We need to learn His language and grow familiar with His voice. --------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: John 1:1-14 and 14:19-21Give Me a Sign Series Wk 1If you want to hear from God, start with Jesus. We all want to hear from God, but how? What should we be looking for? Give us a sign!--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: John 1:1-14 and 14:19-21Give Me a Sign Series Wk 1If you want to hear from God, start with Jesus. We all want to hear from God, but how? What should we be looking for? Give us a sign!--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Revelation 2:1-7First Things FirstRemember your first love and prioritize your life accordingly.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Revelation 2:1-7First Things FirstRemember your first love and prioritize your life accordingly.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Ecclesiastes 3:11-15The Only Eternal ThingAre you happy? How can you be happy? Is there more to life than your Career or Accomplishments? Wealth? Family? The eternal hope found in Christ is the only thing that can bear the weight of our meaning, purpose, and value. Set your focus on the only thing that is eternal: Jesus.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Ecclesiastes 3:11-15The Only Eternal ThingAre you happy? How can you be happy? Is there more to life than your Career or Accomplishments? Wealth? Family? The eternal hope found in Christ is the only thing that can bear the weight of our meaning, purpose, and value. Set your focus on the only thing that is eternal: Jesus.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Acts 21-26 and RomansMediterranean Postcards Series Wk 6The journey of following Jesus isn't easy, but we hold on to hope through prayer. Pack your bags and join us Sundays in June and July as we travel with Paul all around the Mediterranean on his missionary journeys, beginning with his conversion on the Damascus road. It's a summer adventure complete with twists and turns you won't want to miss! What we're called to do is more important than where we're called to go.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Acts 21-26 and RomansMediterranean Postcards Series Wk 6The journey of following Jesus isn't easy, but we hold on to hope through prayer. Pack your bags and join us Sundays in June and July as we travel with Paul all around the Mediterranean on his missionary journeys, beginning with his conversion on the Damascus road. It's a summer adventure complete with twists and turns you won't want to miss! What we're called to do is more important than where we're called to go.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Acts 18:23-21:16 and 1 and 2 CorinthiansMediterranean Postcards Series Wk 5An outward-facing church pays attention to who's not here yet. Pack your bags and join us Sundays in June and July as we travel with Paul all around the Mediterranean on his missionary journeys, beginning with his conversion on the Damascus road. It's a summer adventure complete with twists and turns you won't want to miss! What we're called to do is more important than where we're called to go.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Acts 18:23-21:16 and 1 and 2 CorinthiansMediterranean Postcards Series Wk 5An outward-facing church pays attention to who's not here yet. Pack your bags and join us Sundays in June and July as we travel with Paul all around the Mediterranean on his missionary journeys, beginning with his conversion on the Damascus road. It's a summer adventure complete with twists and turns you won't want to miss! What we're called to do is more important than where we're called to go.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Acts 16:22-32, Acts 17:24-25,29Mediterranean Postcards Series Wk 4What makes it easy for others may make it harder for us. Sometimes we view our circumstances as barriers preventing us from putting others first. When faced with the opportunity to escape from prison, Paul chose to spare someone else's life over chancing his own fate. It didn't make sense, but it changed everything for one person.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Acts 16:22-32, Acts 17:24-25,29Mediterranean Postcards Series Wk 4What makes it easy for others may make it harder for us. Sometimes we view our circumstances as barriers preventing us from putting others first. When faced with the opportunity to escape from prison, Paul chose to spare someone else's life over chancing his own fate. It didn't make sense, but it changed everything for one person.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Acts 15 and GalatiansMediterranean Postcards Series Wk 3Don't make difficult what God made possible. Pack your bags and join us Sundays in June and July as we travel with Paul all around the Mediterranean on his missionary journeys, beginning with his conversion on the Damascus road. It's a summer adventure complete with twists and turns you won't want to miss! What we're called to do is more important than where we're called to go.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Acts 15 and GalatiansMediterranean Postcards Series Wk 3Don't make difficult what God made possible. Pack your bags and join us Sundays in June and July as we travel with Paul all around the Mediterranean on his missionary journeys, beginning with his conversion on the Damascus road. It's a summer adventure complete with twists and turns you won't want to miss! What we're called to do is more important than where we're called to go.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Acts 13 and 14, GalatiansMediterranean Postcards Series Wk 2Jesus is the family tie that makes all of us fit. Pack your bags and join us Sundays in June and July as we travel with Paul all around the Mediterranean on his missionary journeys, beginning with his conversion on the Damascus road. It's a summer adventure complete with twists and turns you won't want to miss! What we're called to do is more important than where we're called to go.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Acts 13 and 14, GalatiansMediterranean Postcards Series Wk 2Jesus is the family tie that makes all of us fit. Pack your bags and join us Sundays in June and July as we travel with Paul all around the Mediterranean on his missionary journeys, beginning with his conversion on the Damascus road. It's a summer adventure complete with twists and turns you won't want to miss! What we're called to do is more important than where we're called to go.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Acts 1:8 and 9:1-31Mediterranean Postcards Series Wk 1What we're called to do is more important than where we're called to go. Pack your bags and join us Sundays in June and July as we travel with Paul all around the Mediterranean on his missionary journeys beginning with his conversion on the Damascus road. It's a summer adventure complete with twists and turns you won't want to miss! What we're called to do is more important than where we're called to go.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Acts 1:8 and 9:1-31Mediterranean Postcards Series Wk 1What we're called to do is more important than where we're called to go. Pack your bags and join us Sundays in June and July as we travel with Paul all around the Mediterranean on his missionary journeys beginning with his conversion on the Damascus road. It's a summer adventure complete with twists and turns you won't want to miss! What we're called to do is more important than where we're called to go.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: John 13:34-35Redefining MessiahFirst-century Israel expected a king who would overthrow Rome. Jesus offered a kingdom far bigger—and he had to redefine “Messiah” before they could see it.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: John 13:34-35Redefining MessiahFirst-century Israel expected a king who would overthrow Rome. Jesus offered a kingdom far bigger—and he had to redefine “Messiah” before they could see it.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: John 14:16-17, Acts 2:2-13I Wish You Knew Series Wk 4The Power and Presence of God is in you! God has empowered us with His Spirit, so why are we walking through life, thinking that He isn't there?--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: John 14:16-17, Acts 2:2-13I Wish You Knew Series Wk 4The Power and Presence of God is in you! God has empowered us with His Spirit, so why are we walking through life, thinking that He isn't there?--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 5:21-33I Wish You Knew Series Wk 3Until you pursue the marriage you have, you'll keep searching for the marriage no one actually has. Mental health is having the right feelings at the right time and managing them effectively. Not constant happiness. Not perfect peace. Not being “above it all.” But emotional accuracy.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 5:21-33I Wish You Knew Series Wk 3Until you pursue the marriage you have, you'll keep searching for the marriage no one actually has. Mental health is having the right feelings at the right time and managing them effectively. Not constant happiness. Not perfect peace. Not being “above it all.” But emotional accuracy.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Matthew 19:13-15I Wish You Knew Series Wk 2We want to partner with YOU to raise kids who love Jesus and love His church. Mental health is having the right feelings at the right time and managing them effectively. Not constant happiness. Not perfect peace. Not being “above it all.” But emotional accuracy.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Matthew 19:13-15I Wish You Knew Series Wk 2We want to partner with YOU to raise kids who love Jesus and love His church. Mental health is having the right feelings at the right time and managing them effectively. Not constant happiness. Not perfect peace. Not being “above it all.” But emotional accuracy.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: James 5:13-16I Wish You Knew Series Wk 1Life is better together. Mental health is having the right feelings at the right time and managing them effectively.Not constant happiness. Not perfect peace. Not being “above it all.” But emotional accuracy.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: James 5:13-16I Wish You Knew Series Wk 1Life is better together. Mental health is having the right feelings at the right time and managing them effectively.Not constant happiness. Not perfect peace. Not being “above it all.” But emotional accuracy.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: John 4:1-42Starve the Algorithm, Feed Your Soul Series Wk 3You need to feed your nephesh. Teenagers are confiding in chatbots. College students use AI to write their papers. Many of us trust our phones more than our faith. Some of us are worried our jobs could be replaced by a machine. We're exhausted by the endless inputs into our brains. How do we know what's true, and who or what is shaping your life and your faith? It's time to talk about living with authenticity and faithfulness in an increasingly fake and postured world. It's time to starve the algorithm and feed your soul.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: John 4:1-42Starve the Algorithm, Feed Your Soul Series Wk 3You need to feed your nephesh. Teenagers are confiding in chatbots. College students use AI to write their papers. Many of us trust our phones more than our faith. Some of us are worried our jobs could be replaced by a machine. We're exhausted by the endless inputs into our brains. How do we know what's true, and who or what is shaping your life and your faith? It's time to talk about living with authenticity and faithfulness in an increasingly fake and postured world. It's time to starve the algorithm and feed your soul.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Colossians 3:1-17Starve the Algorithm, Feed Your Soul Series Wk 2We are formed by what we focus on. Teenagers are confiding in chatbots. College students use AI to write their papers. Many of us trust our phones more than our faith. Some of us are worried our jobs could be replaced by a machine. We're exhausted by the endless inputs into our brains. How do we know what's true, and who or what is shaping your life and your faith? It's time to talk about living with authenticity and faithfulness in an increasingly fake and postured world. It's time to starve the algorithm and feed your soul.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Colossians 3:1-17Starve the Algorithm, Feed Your Soul Series Wk 2We are formed by what we focus on. Teenagers are confiding in chatbots. College students use AI to write their papers. Many of us trust our phones more than our faith. Some of us are worried our jobs could be replaced by a machine. We're exhausted by the endless inputs into our brains. How do we know what's true, and who or what is shaping your life and your faith? It's time to talk about living with authenticity and faithfulness in an increasingly fake and postured world. It's time to starve the algorithm and feed your soul.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Psalm 23Starve the Algorithm, Feed Your Soul Series Wk 1We're starving not because of a lack of fuel, but because we're overusing the wrong kinds of fuel to feed what feels demanding, not what's truly necessary. Teenagers are confiding in chatbots. College students use AI to write their papers. Many of us trust our phones more than our faith. Some of us are worried our jobs could be replaced by a machine. We're exhausted by the endless inputs into our brains. How do we know what's true, and who or what is shaping your life and your faith? It's time to talk about living with authenticity and faithfulness in an increasingly fake and postured world. It's time to starve the algorithm and feed your soul.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Psalm 23Starve the Algorithm, Feed Your Soul Series Wk 1We're starving not because of a lack of fuel, but because we're overusing the wrong kinds of fuel to feed what feels demanding, not what's truly necessary. Teenagers are confiding in chatbots. College students use AI to write their papers. Many of us trust our phones more than our faith. Some of us are worried our jobs could be replaced by a machine. We're exhausted by the endless inputs into our brains. How do we know what's true, and who or what is shaping your life and your faith? It's time to talk about living with authenticity and faithfulness in an increasingly fake and postured world. It's time to starve the algorithm and feed your soul.--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: John 20:1-18 and John 21:15-17EasterJesus coming back to life means the story isn't finished when we think it is. It means your story isn't finished. --------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: John 20:1-18 and John 21:15-17EasterJesus coming back to life means the story isn't finished when we think it is. It means your story isn't finished. --------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: John 14:5-11 and John 15:1-13The Fundamental List Series Wk 5Jesus is the illustration and demonstration of who God is and how God works. What is central and necessary to what it means to be a follower of Jesus? Also, if these are some of the essentials, what are the non-essential elements we've confused as central, and why does it matter?--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: John 14:5-11 and John 15:1-13The Fundamental List Series Wk 5Jesus is the illustration and demonstration of who God is and how God works. What is central and necessary to what it means to be a follower of Jesus? Also, if these are some of the essentials, what are the non-essential elements we've confused as central, and why does it matter?--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 10:19-25, Matthew 16:15-18, and 1 Corinthians 12:12-27The Fundamental List Series Wk 4Following Jesus is a team sport and we each have a position and role to play. What is central and necessary to what it means to be a follower of Jesus? Also, if these are some of the essentials, what are the non-essential elements we've confused as central, and why does it matter?--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 10:19-25, Matthew 16:15-18, and 1 Corinthians 12:12-27The Fundamental List Series Wk 4Following Jesus is a team sport and we each have a position and role to play. What is central and necessary to what it means to be a follower of Jesus? Also, if these are some of the essentials, what are the non-essential elements we've confused as central, and why does it matter?--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 14; 2 Timothy 3:10-17The Fundamental List Series Wk 3The Bible is essential to our faith because Jesus is the foundation of our faith. What is central and necessary to what it means to be a follower of Jesus? Also, if these are some of the essentials, what are the non-essential elements we've confused as central, and why does it matter?--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 14; 2 Timothy 3:10-17The Fundamental List Series Wk 3The Bible is essential to our faith because Jesus is the foundation of our faith. What is central and necessary to what it means to be a follower of Jesus? Also, if these are some of the essentials, what are the non-essential elements we've confused as central, and why does it matter?--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Romans 3:23, Matthew 22:36-40, Romans 5:7-8The Fundamental List Series Wk 2Sin is real, and grace is greater. What are the essentials of the Christian faith? What is central and necessary to what it means to be a follower of Jesus? Also, if these are some of the essentials, what are the non-essential elements we've confused as central, and why does it matter?--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Romans 3:23, Matthew 22:36-40, Romans 5:7-8The Fundamental List Series Wk 2Sin is real, and grace is greater. What are the essentials of the Christian faith? What is central and necessary to what it means to be a follower of Jesus? Also, if these are some of the essentials, what are the non-essential elements we've confused as central, and why does it matter?--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Matthew 16:13-17The Fundamental List Series Wk 1As you separate the baby and the bathwater, hang on to baby Jesus! What are the essentials of the Christian faith? What is central and necessary to what it means to be a follower of Jesus? Also, if these are some of the essentials, what are the non-essential elements we've confused as central, and why does it matter?--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Scripture Reference: Matthew 16:13-17The Fundamental List Series Wk 1As you separate the baby and the bathwater, hang on to baby Jesus! What are the essentials of the Christian faith? What is central and necessary to what it means to be a follower of Jesus? Also, if these are some of the essentials, what are the non-essential elements we've confused as central, and why does it matter?--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org

Matthew 18:21-35 and Psalm 27The Response of a Lifetime Series Wk 3Our responses can be so different from the world's that even people who are skeptical about faith become curious about Jesus. Our "response-ability" is our hidden superpower - in a world of rapid response, how do we have a measured response, a grace-filled response, a faithful response, an expectant response?--------------------------Connect Card - cc.AshleyRidgeChurch.orgGiving - give.ashleyridgechurch.org