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River Valley Christian Fellowship's Connect Podcast takes you behind the scenes of church life while encouraging you to live on mission through conversations with those growing deep and reaching wide.

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    • Sep 28, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 78 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Connect Podcast

    ONU Head Baseball Coach, Jeff Mullikin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 55:42


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller is joined by Producer Logan Miller and our guest, ONU Head Baseball Coach, Jeff Mullikin! In this episode we discuss diets, blue zones, and how God has worked through  Jeff's coaching journey.If you enjoy the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing, writing a review, or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Looking for more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Faith and Work with Nick and Ashley Birkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 54:12


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller is joined by Nick and Ashley Birkey! In this episode, Derick finally has an informed sports discussion and we hear from Nick and Ashley about the intersection of faith in work in their lives.  If you enjoy the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing, writing a review, or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Looking for more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    How Can You Know the Bible is True?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 35:20


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller is joined by Producer Logan Miller and Children's Pastor, Mike Dean! In this episode, we (poorly) discuss baseball, and continue our new series, Asking for a Friend, on the question of the reliability of the Bible. If you enjoy the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing, writing a review, or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Looking for more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    How Can Christianity be the Only True Faith?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 34:22


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller is joined by Producer Logan Miller and Children's Pastor, Mike Dean! In this episode, we discuss kayaking, river otters,  and more importantly we introduce our newest series, Asking for a Friend.If you enjoy the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing, writing a review, or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Looking for more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Exodus Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 38:18


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller is joined by Producer Logan Miller and Children's Pastor, Mike Dean! In this episode, we discuss our respective pests of spring, and conclude our series in Exodus. If you enjoy the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing, writing a review, or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Looking for more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Where the Holy and Unholy Meet

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 31:36


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller is joined by Producer Logan Miller and Children's Pastor, Mike Dean! In this episode, we discuss Mike's ringtone, our Holy week services, and much more! If you enjoy the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing, writing a review, or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Looking for more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    The Wedding of Sinai

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 53:53


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller is joined by Producer Logan Miller and Ben Kuwitsky! In this episode, we discuss the evolving paradigm of artificial intelligence and the gift of the law. We hope you'll join us again next week! If you enjoy the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing, writing a review, or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Looking for more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Faithful in Flourishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 41:39


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller joined by Children's Pastor, Mike Dean, and Producer Logan Miller. In this episode, we talk about the  30 Hour Famine and the intensifying story in Exodus. Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing, writing a review, or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Looking for more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    It Takes a Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 31:52


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller joined by Children's Pastor, Mike Dean, and Producer Logan Miller. In this episode, we discuss the fragility of moving pianos, anticipaing Easter, and continue exploring the story of Exodus. If you enjoy the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing, writing a review, or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Looking for more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Water in the Wilderness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 36:28


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller joined by Associate Pastor, Ted Marvin, and Producer Logan Miller. In this episode, we disuss the new movie "Jesus Revolution" and continue our series in Exodus. If you enjoy the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing, writing a review, or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Looking for more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Saved People Love to Sing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 30:45


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller joined by Children's Pastor, Mike Dean, and Producer Logan Miller. In this episode, we discuss the magnitude of NASCAR and imagine the magnificence of parting the Red Sea.  If you enjoy the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing, writing a review, or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Looking for more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Escaping the Power of Pharaoh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 48:56


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller joined by Children's Pastor, Mike Dean, and Producer Logan Miller. In this episode, we discuss the season of Lent, the Asbury Revival, and continue unfolding the story of Exodus.    If you enjoy the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Looking for more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Pharaoh's Defiance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 54:02


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller joined by Children's Pastor, Mike Dean, and Producer Logan Miller. In this episode, we discuss the Super Bowl, spy balloons, and dive into the plagues. We're glad you've joined us!  If you enjoy the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Looking for more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Exploring Exodus Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 51:31


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller joined by Children's Pastor, Mike Dean, and Producer Logan Miller. In this episode, we talk football, the Lord of the Rings (again), and continue discussing our new series in the book of Exodus. We're glad you've joined us!  If you enjoy the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Looking for more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Exploring Exodus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 42:26


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller joined by Children's Pastor, Mike Dean, and Producer Logan Miller. In this episode, we talk classified documents, gas stoves, and the incredible book of Exodus. We're glad you've joined us!  If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Looking for more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    River Valley Celebrates 60 Years!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 44:50


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast!  In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller joined by Rhonda Stenzinger, and her mother, Glenda Lane. Join us as we celebrate 60 years of River Valley Christian Fellowship and hear of our origins with one of our founding members. If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Joe and Allie Lemenager

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 52:14


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast!  In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller joined Joe and Allie Lemenager. Listen in as Joe and Allie share their journey and new updates as missionaries in Germany. If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    The State of Theology Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 36:43


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast!  In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller joined by Children's Pastor, Mike Dean, and Producer, Logan Miller. Join us as we continue the discussion around the results of a massive new survey on the state of theology.  If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    The State of Theology

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 31:29


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast!  In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller joined by Children's Pastor, Mike Dean. Listen in to hear about NASA's new planetary defense system, and the response to a new theological survey. If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Introducing Mckenzie Evans!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 24:37


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast!  In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller introduces first-time podcast guest, Student Ministries Director, Mckenzie Evans. We get to know Mckenzie, hear all about her first season of ministry at RVCF, and much more!     If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    The Connect Podcast Returns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 30:12


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! After many weeks, we are excited to be back for the fall season with fresh new episodes for you! In this episode, your host, Senior Pastor Derick Miller returns with Children's Pastor, Mike Dean and Worship Leader, Logan Miller. We talk Sabbatical, the fall season at River Valley, and way too much about Lord of the Rings. Welcome back!  If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Vacation Bible School and Beyond!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 18:02


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! In this episode, Producer and Worship Leader Logan Miller returns with Children's Pastor Mike Dean and VBS Director Ashley Birkey. In this episode, we share VBS memories, look forward to VBS 2022, Victory, and much more! If you're a parent, this episode is for you. VBS Registration  Link: https://growdeepreachwide.org/vbsIf you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Sabbatical and Summer at RVCF

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 39:52


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host Pastor Derick returns with Children's Pastor Mike Dean and Podcast Producer Logan Miller. In this episode, we talk through the purpose and plan of Pastor Derick's summer sabbatical and much more!If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    The Path to Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 72:14


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host Pastor Derick returns with Worship Leader and Podcast Producer Logan Miller. In this episode, we talk through the progression of Holy week leading up to Easter Sunday. If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/rvcfbourbonnaishttps://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    How To Fuel the Body One Bite At A Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 33:18


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host Pastor Derick returns with a special guest, Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy owner and health coach, Duane Brumitt. In this episode, we get into the theology of the body and get helpful, practical tips on how we can take care of it. If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Does the Body Really Matter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 46:34


    Welcome back to the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host Pastor Derick returns with a special guest, Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy owner and health coach, Duane Brumitt. In this episode, we get into the theology of the body and get helpful, practical tips on how we can take care of it. If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Remember the Sabbath

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 40:24


    Thanks for joining us on the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host Pastor Derick returns for an episode with  Children's Pastor Mike Dean and Producer Logan Miller.  Get the scoop on a brand new social media platform (no, not that one) and consider adopting a rhythm of sabbath in your life. If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Finding a Rhythm of Confession

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 40:52


    Thanks for joining us on the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host Pastor Derick returns for an episode with  Children's Pastor Mike Dean and Producer Logan Miller.  Listen in to find out just how little Mike and Logan know about football and hear how essential a daily rhythm of confession really is.If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    The Disciplines of Bible Reading and Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 33:34


    Thanks for joining us on the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host Pastor Derick returns for an episode with  Children's Pastor Mike Dean and Producer Logan Miller.  Listen in to find out why worship leaders would be great Olympians and dive deep into the spiritual practices of Bible reading and prayer. If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review or leaving a five-star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Ashley Sarver's Journey to the Dove Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 37:45


    Thanks for joining us on the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host Pastor Derick returns with Worship Leader, Logan Miller and special guest, Dove Award Nominee Ashley Sarver. Listen in for some World Series chat and hear Ashley's journey to the Dove Awards! If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review or leaving a five star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    RVCF and World Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 28:49


    Thanks for joining us on the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host Pastor Derick returns for an episode with  Children's Pastor Mike Dean. Join us as we celebrate our recent partnership with World Vision and hear of Derick and Mike's Grand Canyon adventure.If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review or leaving a five star rating in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Vacation Bible School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 27:52


    Thanks for joining us on the Connect Podcast! In this episode, your host Pastor Derick returns for an episode with VBS Coordinator Ashely Birkey and Children's Pastor Mike Dean. Press play and hear Mike's perplexing  motorcycle story, our favorite childhood VBS memories and more about VBS at River Valley.If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Summer Reads Recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 20:17


    Thanks for joining us on the Connect Podcast! In this episode, Children's Pastor Mike Dean guest hosts a conversation with Student Ministries Director Aaron Wheeler and Community Life Director Jill Shapkauski. Listen in as we discuss some of our favorite books and current reads. If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Lessons Learned for Father's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 49:37


    In this episode Pastor Derick is joined by Dick Stenzinger to share his story of growing up in foster care and fatherhood lessons he learned from a foster care Dad. We also discuss how these lessons continue to shape his own life as a Dad to five children and two grandchildren. This one will encourage you Dads!

    Mental Health In a Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 43:16


    In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Pastor Derick is joined by Producer Logan Miller and first time call-in guest, Pastor Gayle Ruble of Element Church. Join us as we discuss Memorial Day, our trips to Israel and mental health through the pandemic. You don't want to miss this one!If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Summer at River Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 26:13


    In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Pastor Derick is joined by Producer and Worship Leader,  Logan Miller. Most of us think about summer as the time to slow down, but you don't want to sleep on all of the upcoming events at River Valley! Listen in as we chat about day camp, the church picnic, VBS and more! If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    The Power of the Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 35:00


    In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Pastor Derick is joined by Children's Pastor,  Mike Dean and Producer Logan Miller. In this episode we discuss UFOs (yes you read that correctly), discuss our powerful baptism services and explore the topic of pentecost. We hope you'll join us and share with a friend too!If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    The Act of Baptism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 43:44


    In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Pastor Derick is joined by Children's Pastor,  Mike Dean and Producer Logan Miller. Listen in as we talk about the ending the school year from an educators perspective, share baptism stories and talk about the sacrament of baptism at River Valley. If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    When God Calls Checkmate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 36:45


    In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Pastor Derick is joined by Children's Pastor,  Mike Dean. We invite you to jump into the conversation as we talk about Mike's matchmaking skills and the eye witness account of Paul, who was once called Saul!If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again for our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Overcoming Regret

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 34:04


    In this Episode of the Connect Podcast, Pastor Derick is joined by Children's Pastor,  Mike Dean.  Join us as we talk about Manifest, our ministry for the developmentally disabled, the eye witness account of Peter, and more!If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again in our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Jesus Appears to the Disciples

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 39:50


    In this Episode of the Connect Podcast, Pastor Derick is joined by Student Ministries Director,  Aaron Wheeler. Join us for a conversation over the pathetic state of the Chicago Cubs, a defense of "Doubting Thomas" and much more.If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again in our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Defeating Disillusionment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 38:48


    This week Pastor Derick is joined by Children's Pastor Mike Dean. In this episode we explore the more details of Jesus' resurrection and the fighting disillusionment. We hope you'll join us!If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again in our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    The Joy of Resurrection

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 31:16


    This week Pastor Derick is joined by Children's Pastor Mike Dean and Worship Leader Logan Miller. Join us as we recap our celebration of Easter and look forward to our Children's renovation! If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again in our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Bradley East Elementary Partnership

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 35:30


    This week Pastor Derick is joined by Community Outreach Director Jill Shapkauski and Bradley East Principal, Anna Kirchner. Listen in as we discuss our partnership with Bradley East Elementary, their journey through the pandemic and our plans together for the future.If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again in our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Living Alternatives Pregnancy Resource Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 38:04


    This week Pastor Derick is joined by Community Outreach Director Jill Shapkauski and Living Alternatives PRC Chief Operations Officer, Kristen Lonberger.  Join us as we discover more about the Pregnancy Resource Center and their impact in Kankakee County. If you would like to learn more about the PRC please visit https://www.pregnancyresourcecenter.org/locations/kankakee/If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again in our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Center of Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 31:37


    This week Pastor Derick is joined by Community Outreach Director Jill Shapkauski and Center of Hope Director and Assistant Director, Dawn Moss and Stacey Florez.  Join us as we highlight the impact of Center of Hope in Kankakee County. If you would like to learn more about Center of Hope please visit http://www.centerofhopek3.orgIf you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again in our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Fortitude Community Outreach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 40:11


    This week Pastor Derick is joined by Community Outreach Director Jill Shapkauski and Fortitude Community Outreach Founder, Dr. Dawn Broers. Join us as we highlight the importance of Fortitude and their ministry impact in our community. If you would like to learn more about Fortitude Community Outreach or donate, please visit:https://fortitudecommunityoutreach.orgIf you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again in our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    The Impact of Student Ministries

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 24:55


    This week Pastor Derick is joined by Student Ministries Director, Aaron Wheeler and Lazarus, a graduate of student ministries at RVCF. Listen in to hear how student ministries specifically impacted Lazarus' journey. If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again in our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Student Ministry Stories with Sarah and Sonja

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 35:41


    This week Pastor Derick is joined by Student Ministries Director, Aaron Wheeler and two of his volunteers, Sarah and Sonja! Don't miss this episode full of baseball, awesome volunteers and their stories serving our students at River Valley.If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again in our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    The Value of Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 37:37


    This week Pastor Derick is joined by Worship Leader, Logan Miller and Student Ministries Director, Aaron Wheeler. In this episode we discuss the importance of relationships and current state of student ministries at River Valley. If you are a parent or student, you won't want to miss the upcoming opportunities to get connected!If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again in our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

    Rhonda's Rooted Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 30:07


    This week Pastor Derick is joined by Worship Leader, Logan Miller and recent TV dance star, Rhonda Stenzinger! In this episode Rhonda shares her recent experience on Live With Kelly & Ryan as well as her history at River Valley and her Rooted experience. You don't want to miss this one!If you are enjoying the podcast, you can help support us by subscribing and writing a review in your podcast app. We hope you will join us again in our next episode.Wanting to hear more from River Valley? Connect with us in the links below and be sure to join us in person or online for our weekend services.https://myrvcf.orghttps://www.facebook.com/growdeepreachwide/https://www.instagram.com/rvcfbourbonnais/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K9BPD7Me41knXMjJnCkYA

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