Grace Rancho Weekly Podcast

Listen in as we look ahead to the summer preaching schedule in Titus.

In this episode, Eric and Michael discuss Grace Rancho's summer schedule and how to make the most of the season.

In this episode Pastor Eric and some special guests review their recent trip to the second ACME National Conference.

In this episode, Michael and Pastor Eric explore the biblical foundations of hospitality—why it matters and what it might look like in your life today!

Listen in as we discuss the topic our upcoming core seminar, the doctrines of God's sovereign grace in the salvation of sinners!

Tune in as we talk about the importance and beauty of Easter and why we celebrate it as a church!

Tune in as we talk about ecclesiology and the Biblical view of the Church's God-given authority.

Listen in as we talk about Pastor Eric and Mark's recent trip to our missionary partners in Kubamitwe, Uganda.

Join in on the car ride as we recap the past 7 years of God's faithfulness at Grace Rancho.

Listen in as we rehash some of the application from Sunday's sermon on asking for help.

Listen in this week as we discuss the 2025 Love Your Bible reading plan and scripture memory verses.

Listen in this week as we discuss gratitude and what we are thankful for this Thanksgiving season.

Listen in this week as we discuss the biblical view of Christians and politics, ultimately setting our hope on Christ's coming kingdom.

Listen in as we talk about the next couple of Sundays at Grace Rancho, thinking through the election season.

Join us this week as we discuss the role of finances, giving, and generosity in the Christian life. Published October 16, 2024.

Join us this week as we discuss the necessity of being known and connected in the local church for one's sanctification and faithfulness. Published October 9, 2024.

Join us this week as we discuss applications of this past Sunday's sermon from Ephesians 6:16 on the shield of faith. Published September 18, 2024.

Join us this week as we discuss some of the reasons to leave a church and how to leave a church well. Published September 11, 2024.

Join us this week as we discuss some of the challenges and wonderful opportunities presented by a growing church Published August 28, 2024.

Join us this week as we discuss the history and purpose of the Men's Retreat at Grace Rancho, recreation, and some of the unique ways the Lord uses this time to grow us. Published August 21, 2024.

Join us this week as we discuss the numerous ways to get involved in the upcoming season at Grace Rancho and how we are grateful for how God is at work at our church. Published July 31, 2024.

Join us this week as we discuss Pastor Eric's sermon preparation process and some of the joys and challenges of preaching weekly. Published July 17, 2024.

Join us this week as we discuss the role of reading in the Christian life and what some of us are reading this Summer. Published July 10, 2024.

Join us this week as we discuss the purpose and scope of youth ministry and its relationship to the church as a whole. Published July 3, 2024.

Listen in on this week's Podcast as we discuss Sunday's sermon on the importance of working unto the Lord from Ephesians 6.

Join us this week as we discuss Bryan Zarate's latest article in Pilgrim's Press on the importance of wise decision-making in the context of meaningful relationships in the local church. Published June 10, 2024.

Join us this week as we discuss Grace Rancho's participation in the ACME fellowship and our recent trip to the inaugural ACME conference. Published May 8, 2024.

Join us this week as we discuss the importance of reading and treasuring the Old Testament scriptures, focusing particularly on the Pentateuch. Published April 24, 2024.

Join us this week as we piggyback off our sermon series on marriage from Ephesians 5 to discuss some of the common ways we fall short of the biblical model of marriage. Published April 17, 2024.

Join us this week as we discuss the what and the why behind Grace Rancho's forthcoming newsletter. Published April 14, 2024.

Join us this week as we discuss the importance of a biblical model of marriage and prepare our hearts for Pastor Eric's continuing sermon series on marriage from Ephesians 5. Published April 3, 2024.

Listen in this week as we discuss the importance of biblically parenting children with an eye toward their future marriages. Published March 20, 2024.

Listen in this week as we reflect on some of the key takeaways, highlights, and insights from this year's Shepherd's Conference. Join the conversation with some of the men from our church who attended, as they share their reflections on this year's experience. Published March 13, 2024.

Listen in this week as we discuss some biblical considerations related to joining a church, departing from a church, and navigating these decisions wisely. Published February 28, 2024.

Listen in this week as we expand on key themes and applications from this past Sunday's sermon in Acts 2:42-47. Published February 21, 2024.

Listen in this week as we discuss the idea of redeeming the time, from Ephesians 5:15-16, which Eric preached this past Sunday. Published February 14, 2024.

Listen in this week as we discuss a phrase used in our recent sermon series through Ephesians 5, "safe for the sinner, not for the sin," and how understanding this helps create a gospel culture in our church. Published February 7, 2024.

Listen in this week as we interview our new pastoral intern, Angelo "Red" Orioli. Published January 24, 2024.

Listen in this week as we discuss the what and the why behind our annual leadership retreat that the elders and some staff take as they seek to serve the church. Published December 6, 2023.

Your membership directory is more than just a list of names and contact info. It's a strategic tool for you to use in caring for, praying for, and discipling the members of our church. Published November 15, 2023.

Listen in this week as we talk about Ephesians 4:25 and expound upon some of the ideas from Eric's sermon this past Sunday. Published November 8, 2023.

Listen in this week as we continuing talking about three key spiritual disciplines, focusing in this week on Prayer. Published October 18, 2023.

Listen in this week as we delve deeper into our talk of spiritual disciplines and cover the topic of Bible intake. Published October 11, 2023.

Listen in this week as we talk about what we typically call "spiritual disciplines" or "means of grace" in the Christian life. Published September 27, 2023.

Listen in this week as we talk from Ephesians 4:11-16 about what a healthy, biblical, church ministry should be comprised of. Published September 20, 2023.

Listen in this week as we discuss the reasoning, hopes, and details of Training Year at Grace Rancho. Published August 30. 2023.

Listen in this week as we discuss aspects of Charles Spurgeon's pastoral ministry that are detailed in Geoff Chang's book "Spurgeon the Pastor." While known for his preaching - even dubbed the "Prince of Preachers" - Spurgeon's ministry went beyond the pulpit and illustrates many of the biblical convictions we also hold at Grace Rancho. Published August 23, 2023.

Listen in this week as we discuss while church buildings, even though not essential, are an important asset for a church to have. Published August 16, 2023.

Listen in this week as we talk about what a pastoral sabbatical is, why we provide them, how we hope they bless pastors, and how Pastor Eric plans to utilize his upcoming sabbatical. Published June 14, 2023.

Listen in this week as we talk preaching plans for Summer 2023. Published June 7, 2023.

Listen in this week as we talk to our most recent pastoral intern, Caleb Robles (aka "Fuzzy") as his internship comes to a close. Published May 31, 2023.