BVC Pastor Speak

Our resident sports aficionados share their hot takes on sports. Try to keep your laughter and anger in check when they tackle your favorite players and sports.

While at our annual staff retreat, Jonathan talked about how we are to neighbor well and said the phrase, “we need to smell like sheep.” In this podcast episode, we unpack that phrase to encourage the church to love our neighbors well.

Today we'll hear from Dr. Tracy McElhattan, Jonathan Ferkel, and Aaron Smith about upcoming ministry in Gardner, Kansas. We'll look at the culture of the city, and how Blue Valley Church is uniquely positioned to minister to the people of Gardner.

Parents, what to you say when your child has an important question? In this Book Club Takeover we're reading through the book, "What to Say When... A Parent's Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children and Teens" by Andrew and Christian Walker. Pastor Jonathan Lock, Zach Wiggins, and Aaron Smith will discuss the chapters nine and ten, focusing on political engagement and persecution according to the Bible.

Parents, what to you say when your child has an important question? In this Book Club Takeover we're reading through the book, "What to Say When... A Parent's Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children and Teens" by Andrew and Christian Walker. Pastor Jonathan Lock, Zach Wiggins, and Tracy McElhattan will discuss the chapters seven and eight, focusing on transgenderism and technology according to the Bible.

Description: Parents, what to you say when your child has an important question? In this Book Club Takeover we're reading through the book, "What to Say When... A Parent's Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children and Teens" by Andrew and Christian Walker. Pastor Jonathan, Zach Wiggins, and Aaron Smith will discuss the chapters five and six, focusing on homosexuality and identity according to the Bible.

Parents, what to you say when your child has an important question? In this Book Club Takeover we're reading through the book, "What to Say When... A Parent's Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children and Teens" by Andrew and Christian Walker. In this episode, Zach Wiggins, Tracy McElhattan, and Kevin Pragel will discuss the first two chapters focusing on Sexuality and Gender according to the Bible.

Parents, what do you say when your child has an important question? We're kicking off our Book Club Takeover reading through the book, "What to Say When... A Parent's Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children and Teens" by Andrew and Christian Walker. Zach Wiggins, Tracy McElhattan, and Kevin Pragel will discuss the first two chapters focusing on human dignity and abortion.

The Christmas tradition continues. Pastor Micah Hayes and Kevin Pragel share their spicy holiday hot takes and challenge the Blue Valley Church staff.

One of our very own, Aidan Hanks, grew up at Blue Valley Church went on a mission trip to Thailand with his college ministry. He shares his story with us in this interview.

Pastor Derrick hosts Rob, Stacey, and Pastor Timothy as they share their experiences ministering to the people of Pune, India. We discuss our partnership with leaders on the ground, and what lies ahead for Blue Valley Church efforts in India. #BVCMultiply #bluevalleychurch #BVCPastorSpeakThanks to Rob and Stacy McCully for hosting Pastor Timothy this week!

On this weeks episode of Pastor Speak, we'll hear from Derrick Rodriguez, our Shepherd's Fellowship intern. He'll share his testimony, about the internship program, and we'll discuss the opportunities for ministry with our interns.

The presidential election is coming up and we're asking the question, how should Christians approach the election? Pastors Derrick Lynch and Micah Hayes will help us as we prepare to vote this November. The discussion offers plenty of food for though for 2024 and elections in the future.

Pastor Micah Hayes and Kevin Pragel join us to discuss biblical anthropology. In other words, what the bible says about mankind. We'll answer questions like: what is mankind, why did God create mankind, in what is Jesus a man, how is Jesus different from us, and how can man be made right with God?

Why do bad things happen? What is evil and where does it come from? In this episode, we'll tackle a classic theological issue: the problem of evil. Pastors Derrick Lynch and Micah Hayes will offer their thoughts from studying scripture. 

Mom Connection starts up this fall. What is it and who can attend? We'll talk with Paula, Mallory, and Tracy about the ministry opportunity for moms at BVC.

In this episode, Pastor Jonathan Lock and Minister to Children Kevin Pragel join us to talk about studying scripture. We'll hear how our BigKids study the Bible at Antioch then transition to answer the question, "how can families study the Bible." After that, we'll hear from Jonathan Lock to encourage adults to study the Bible.

Recent world events world events and the looming election in the U.S. might cause us great stress.  However, there is one doctrine that can give us comfort in times of chaos.  In this episode we discuss God's providence in times of chaos.  Discussion topics in this episode:What is providence?Where can we find a scriptural basis for God's providence?Do all things really work together for good?Providence, natural disasters, and man-made drama.What are some key truths that believers can hold onto when things don't go our way?Book RecommendationsDisclaimer: There was an issue with Derrick's mic and his audio was recovered from a different mic.  That's why he sounds funnier than normal.

In this episode we hear from Pastor Jonathan Lock and Micah Eastridge, our new Minister of Worship at the Antioch Campus. Micah shares about his call to ministry and what excites him about joining the team at Blue Valley Church. 

On this week's episode of Pastor Speak, Campus Pastor Jonathan Lock and Barry Sutherland join Aaron Smith to discuss our recent mission trip to Colorado. In this Christian faith-based discussion we'll tackle topics like, the ministry need in Colorado, how our group served, what we learned, and how did this trip impact our people?

On this week's episode of Pastor Speak, Aim Chaosen and Kevin Pragel join Aaron Smith to discuss the Church. We'll tackle questions like: What is the Church? How do you encourage children to become a part of the church? Can I be a Christian and not go to church? What does a healthy church look like? What do we do when a local church lets us down? What's your favorite part of church?

On this week's episode of BVC Pastor Speak, Pastor Derrick Lynch and Zach Wiggins, Minister to Students, answer questions that came up during our preaching series through 2 Peter about the coming judgement.·  What role does sanctification play in our judgment?·  What's the difference between how a believer and non-believer are judged?·  Do we earn “crowns” for our good works? If so, what's the point of having crowns?·  What exactly is happening at the “great white throne” in revelation?·  How can I be sure of where I stand with God now?

In this episode Ridgeview Campus Pastor Micah Hayes and Tracy McElhattan, Director of Early Childhood Ministries at Antioch, review the book The Gospel Comes With a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield. What practical takeaways can we find in the book?

In this episode, host Aaron Smith talks with Ridgeview campus pastor, Micah Hayes, and Antioch Campus Student Minister, Zach Wiggins, about what the Bible is and how we got it. We end our discussion with the question, "How can we study the Bible?"

In this episode BVC Pastor Speak, we take questions from the audience. Some of the questions we discuss are: How do you build community at BVC?How can someone run away from lust?How do you write sermons?Is it okay to have a tattoo?What are some ways that I can interpret media through the lens of scripture?Books mentioned in the podcast: More Than A Battle, https://a.co/d/6zWYdoa

In this episode we'll talk to Zach, Antioch Minister to Students, and Romello, our Timothy Track intern from Midwestern Seminary. We'll hear about their different experiences at Seminary and resources that could benefit our church members, too!Mentioned in this podcast, Spiritual Disciplines by Donald Whitney https://a.co/d/67UzgeFFor The Church Institutehttps://ftcinstitute.com/Biblical Trainingwww.Biblicaltraining.org

Join with Antioch Campus Ministry staff for the 6th and final episode of the Book Club Takeover - Worry Free Parenting. This week we will be talking with the author of the book, Sissy Goff, via Zoom! If you want to check out the video, visit our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@BlueValleyChurch to watch. We hope you enjoyed our Book Club Takeover!!

Pastor Jonathan Lock and Pastor Micah Hayes join Aaron Smith to discuss the Resurrection, the Gospel, and what they mean for both the lost and believers. 

Join with Antioch Campus Ministry staff for the 6th episode of the Book Club Takeover - Worry Free Parenting. This week we will be discussing chapters 11 & 12.

In this episode we discuss Holy Week at BVC. We'll hear from Pastor John Hollan and Jeremy Yarberry about Maundy Thursday, Tenebrae, and our plans for Easter Sunday. 

Join with Antioch Campus Ministry staff for the 5th episode of the Book Club Takeover - Worry Free Parenting. This week we will be discussing chapters 9 & 10.

After discussing God the Father and God the Son, it's time we talk about God the Spirit. He played a huge role throughout scripture, and our lives today. So, how can we see the Spirit at work in everyday life? Derrick and Zach encourage us in several ways as we learn about the Holy Spirit together.

Join with Antioch Campus Ministry staff for the fourth episode of the Book Club Takeover - Worry Free Parenting. This week we will be discussing chapters 7 & 8.

In this episode, Aaron talks with Pastor Derrick about building a biblical framework to respond to gun violence.

Join with Antioch Campus Ministry staff for the third episode of the Book Club Takeover - Worry Free Parenting. This week we will be discussing chapters 5 & 6.

What does Jesus mean for us in everyday life? In this episode we look at Jesus, the second person of the Trinity, to see how He affects our daily life. 

Join with Antioch Campus Ministry staff and host Aaron Smith for the second episode of the Book Club Takeover - Worry Free Parenting. This week we will be discussing chapters 3 & 4.

In this episode we talk about God as our Father and what that means for us in everyday life.

Join with Antioch Campus Ministry staff and host Aaron Smith as we read "The Worry-Free Parent" by Sissy Goff, who is Executive Director of Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, TN. This book will give us practical, research-based tools to process anxiety in healthy ways instead of passing it on and to get to a place of deeper connection with our kids. This week we will be discussing chapters 1 & 2.

Not everyone makes New Years resolutions, but how can we plan to grow in our faith this year? In this episode we'll look 5 disciplines to develop in 2024. Hosted by Aaron Smith with Pastor Derrick Lynch.

It's time for your favorite Christmas tradition. Well, at least it's our favorite Christmas tradition. In today's episode, Micah and Kevin call staff and podcast listeners to ask them Christmas trivia questions. Can our staff and listeners finish the Christmas song lyric or movie quote? Listen and find out!

In this episode we look forward to what's going on at Blue Valley Church this Christmas season. We'll hear from Micah Hayes about our Advent sermon series, Jonathan Lock about our traditions and events, and from Jeremy Yarberry about our Classic Christmas Eve service. 

In this episode we'll look at the examples of thanksgiving and the commands to give thanks in scripture. Our standout question revolves around giving thanks in all circumstances. What does that mean, and how can we do that when we're not exactly grateful for all of our circumstances? Host Aaron Smith interviews Derrick Lynch and Special Guest, Jeff Guth.

Join us as host, Aaron Smith, talks with Pastor Derrick Lynch about Veterans' Day and how service is a part of worship with reference to Romans 12.

On today's episode of Blue Valley Pastor Speak, Pastors Derrick and Micah open the Pastors' Mailbag and answer your questions!1. Were Biblical giants real?2. What is the Apocrypha and why don't we hold it as scripture?3. Is it necessary to believe in a 6-day creation to be an orthodox Christian?4. What's the hardest thing about leading a church?5. Where do you see God at work in Blue Valley right now?

Join us as host, Aaron Smith, interviews Kevin Pragel, Minister to Children - Antioch campus, about our upcoming Trunk or Treat and what we can do as a church to be a light in our neighborhoods this Halloween season.

In this episode of Blue Valley Pastors Speak we hear from Bryan & Beth Fellers about their mission work in Jamaica with Won By One. For more information about them and their ministry visit, https://wonbyonetojamaica.com.

On this weeks episode of BVC Pastor speak, we will be discussing what is communion and how can we prepare our hearts to observe it?

Former Blue Valley Operations and Outreach Pastor, David Neely, shares his testimony of serving on the mission field. He has been training missionaries and pastors around the world through his non-profit and is releasing a book this fall titled "The Transformational Church".

Join us as host, Aaron Smith, interviews Dr. Tracy McElhattan and Zach Wiggins about back to school.

Pastor Speak host, Aaron Smith, interviews Pastor Derrick Lynch and our Director of Marketing and Communications, Christa Sutherland, on a refresh happening at Blue Valley.