This podcast is about rediscovering life. Life can be challenging, joyous, stressful, and rewarding all at the same time. So, how do we wrestle with all of these things and fit in faith? Join the journey to rediscover life and find out.
On today's episode, we continue to explore Paul's letter to the Philippians and see what he had to say about being unashamed of the Gospel as well as his goals in life. To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley
Our culture always preaches that we should live our lives to the fullest and achieve all of the goals that we set out to achieve. If we need help, then search within yourself, dig deeper, and work harder. But, is that a life that is fulfilling? In today's episode, we look at what Paul had to say about life in his letter to the Philippian church and how his words challenge our ideas of what life should look like. To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley
On today's episode, I sit down with Katrina Robertson, author of the book Juror #11: A Memoir of a Broken Justice System and Rising From the Trials of Life. Katrina was such a great guest to have on the show as she shared some great insight on faith and what her own story taught her about faith in real life situations, especially the ones we don't always like. To learn more about Katrina, visit her website at www.katrinalrobertson.com You can find her book at https://amzn.to/3V4DoSg
The resurrection is the most important event in history because it changed everything. The resurrection gives hope to all who believe in Jesus. On today's episode, we talk about the importance of the resurrection and why it matters to all of us. For more content: www.liferediscovered.me To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley
If the Gospels are reliable accounts of the resurrection of Jesus, is there other evidence that we can look to in order to trust that Jesus actually rose from the dead? The resurrection of Jesus changed everything, especially the disciples. On today's episode, we look at how the disciples were radically changed and why that change gives further evidence that Jesus actually rose from the dead. For more content: www.liferediscovered.me To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley
Why should we trust the resurrection stories of Jesus found in the four Gospels? Aren't those just made up like Greek mythology? In an age of skepticism, it is easy to question and disregard stories written centuries ago. But, what if there was evidence within the stories themselves that prove these accounts of the resurrection of Jesus are reliable? For more content: www.liferediscovered.me To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley
It's that time of year when the Easter bunny starts hopping to hide eggs all around the yard and fill baskets full of candy and treats. But, is that what Easter is really all about? Have we prioritized the wrong things where we miss the real story of Easter? For more content: www.liferediscovered.me To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley The Loving Shepherd: https://amzn.to/3ICQ3o9
How many times have you experienced the proverbial door being shut in your face? How did you deal with it? We have all experienced it in some form or fashion in our lives at least once, probably several times. It leaves us confused and unsure of what to do next. In this episode, I share my own experiences of doors being shut in my face and how I learned to trust God more than in new opportunities. For more content: www.liferediscovered.me To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley
Today's episode features author Tom Petersen who wrote the book Thank God It's Monday(?) about his experience living out his faith in the corporate world. Living out our faith can be challenging in any environment, but can be especially hard when you also have to deal with performance reviews! Tom shares his own experiences and mistakes while working in an office environment. Tom was such a pleasure to talk to and I hope that you enjoy our conversation. You can connect with Tom and purchase his book through his website at https://tomcpetersen.com/
On today's episode, Tracee Garner and I have a great conversation about dealing with adversity, comparison, and other struggles of life. Tracee is an author, speaker, and coach. She has written more than twenty books and helped aspiring authors write their own books. You can learn more about Tracee at www.traceegarner.com and you can also find her on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7oKgqiucsVGYBk9Yr8tMRw If you would like to find Tracee on social media, you can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and X. Her books are available at all online retailers and you can request her books at your local brick and mortar book stores as well.
Chase Replogle is a pastor, author, and podcaster. His heart is for ministry at Bent Oak Church as well as for men's ministry. He has written a book called The Five Masculine Instincts and has some great insight in how men are designed and how we should encourage them to be who God has made them to be. This was such a great conversation with Chase and I'm excited for you to listen to it. To connect with Chase Replogle: www.chasereplogle.com www.liferediscovered.me www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley
What does Jesus really want from us? We have so many ideas and we think that he wants us to be successful. But, is that what Scripture tells us? We often find ourselves pursuing our own delusions of grandeur without considering that maybe Jesus doesn't want that for us. Today's episode wrestles with this topic and hopefully we can find an answer to the question of what Jesus really wants from us. For more content: www.liferediscovered.me To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley
On today's episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Jeff Stanek, former college baseball coach, current associate MLB scout, and founder of the website figureitoutbaseball.com. We had such a great conversation and he has some great insight on sports, especially at the youth and high school levels. Check out today's episode and make sure you check out Jeff's website, full of free resources, at www..figureitoutbaseball.com
Mark Fugitt, pastor, author, and professor, joins the podcast to talk about his book Lost Shepherd: What Believers Once Knew About Psalm 23 That the Modern World has Forgotten. Mark shares his background and what led him to write a book on Psalm 23. He has such an interesting perspective on the famous psalm so check out the episode and let me know what you think. If you would like to learn more about Mark, you can go to his website www.MarkFugitt.com If you would like to purchase his book, click on this link: https://amzn.to/4aQ0ilI You can also connect to Mark via Facebook, X, and Instagram.
New year, Universal Studios, big crowds, and small spaces. What do all of these have in common? Check out today's episode to find out.
The new year is upon us and with that comes all of our resolutions. But, what if we resolved to be normal? What if we resolved to keep living boring, normal lives? Why would we do that? Because the ordinary can allow the extraordinary to shine through. To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley For more content: www.liferediscovered.me
Today's episode is a year in review. I share with you the things I learned this year or became more aware of. Hope you enjoy it. To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley For more content: www.liferediscovered.me
Waiting is so hard for us, especially in our modern, fast-paced world. But, imagine being an ancient Israelite waiting for God to make good on his promises. Imagine waiting for hundreds of years. On today's episode, we will take a look at two people who waited a long time for God to show up: Simeon and Anna. What can we learn from their stories? Which one of them do we relate to more? Check out today's episode for answers to these questions and more. For more content: www.liferediscovered.me To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley
God doesn't write stories like we do, and that's a good thing. He uses characters that we would never expect to be a part of such a world-changing event, but that's exactly what He did during the birth of Christ. Today's episode looks at the shepherds and the wise men to see what we can learn from each of these groups and the roles they played in the greatest story ever told. To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley For more content: www.liferediscovered.me To purchase my book: https://amzn.to/4acXSgx
On today's episode, we take a look at two characters of the Nativity story, Mary and Herod the Great. What do these two characters have in common? Not much, but they do teach us how God works in this world. Give a listen and let me know what you think. To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley For more content: www.liferediscovered.me
Why is Joseph someone we talk about during the season of Christmas? What made him so important in the narrative of the birth of Jesus? It was his faith. In today's episode, we are going to explore Joseph's faith and why faith is all we need. To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley For more content: www.liferediscovered.me
We are so obsessed with knowing the future and think that if we knew what was coming next, it would make our lives easier and less stressful. But, what if I told you that was the wrong approach? Instead of finding comfort in what hasn't happened yet, we should find comfort in what has already happened, specifically in what God has done. To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley For more content: www.liferediscovered.me
Kids are under a lot of pressure in today's society for a number of reasons. Why are they under so much pressure? How do we adults contribute to the pressure they feel? In today's episode, we will wrestle with these questions and more. To support this podcast: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley For more content: www.liferediscovered.me
In today's episode, I interview a new friend, Ganesh, who has such a powerful story about coming from a Hindu background converting to atheism and then meeting Christ. Give a listen to today's episode to hear Ganesh's story about finding Christ while trying to discover where we call came from. You can connect with Ganesh at the links below: Instagram: www.instagram.com/Geevesofficial Website: www.letmeintoheaven.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ganesh-venkataramanan-1486464? You can also purchase his new book here: https://a.co/d/d3hgh0t To support Life Rediscovered: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley For more content: www.liferediscovered.me
Why do we spend so much of our lives trying to prove ourselves? We hide who we are and seek to change who we are constantly so that we can prove that we belong. We even try to prove ourselves to God. In today's episode, we will talk about the above issues and more, hoping to get out of the rat race of proving ourselves in order to find who we really are in Christ. To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley For more content: www.liferediscovered.me
What is the good life? What does it look like? Should it look the same for everyone? Check out today's episode as we wrestle with these questions and more. For more content: www.liferediscovered.me To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley
What did David mean when he said he would dwell in the house of the Lord forever? Where is God's house? Did he really mean forever? It is hard for our linear minds to understand forever, but we are not meant to understand it now. But, we can look with hopeful expectation of a future with God when we give our lives to Christ. That's what David hoped in. The question is, "Do you?" To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley For more content: www.liferediscovered.me
What did David mean when he wrote that goodness and mercy will follow us? What goodness? What mercy? Why do they follow? Check out today's episode for answers to these questions and more. For more content: www.liferediscovered.me To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley
Birthdays, comfort food, and tables. What do all of these things have to do with Psalm 23? Check out today's episode to find out. For more content: www.liferediscovered.me To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley
Why did David feel so confident that God would be with him, even in the valley of the shadow of death? What drove David's fear away? Check out today's episode to find out. To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley For more content: www.liferediscovered.me
What did David mean when he said that God restores our souls for His name's sake? Is God that self-conscious and ego driven that He needs recognition for what He does? These questions and more we will wrestle with on today's episode of the Life Rediscovered podcast. For more content: www.liferediscovered.me To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley
On today's episode, I sit down with Chad Bird, scholar in residence with the non profit organization 1517. Chad is an author and speaker as well. Hope you enjoy this episode with Chad Bird. Follow Chad Bird on: Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. You can also find Chad and his books on www.1517.org For more content: www.liferediscovered.me To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley
On today's episode I have my good friend Mark MacDonald. Mark is a best selling author of the book Be Known for Something and works with churches and other ministries to find their thread. Hope you enjoy today's episode. If you want to connect with Mark, you can find him at www.beknownforsomething.com and any social media platforms. For more content: www.liferediscovered.me To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley
Do you think you would be able to survive on a steady diet of sweets and treats and nothing else? Although we would love to say an emphatic "Yes!" the reality is that we could not sustain that diet. So, why do we feed our souls like that? In today's episode, we are going to look at the next two verses of Psalm 23 and see how God is the one who should feed our souls. For more content: www.liferediscovered.me To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley
Why does King David call God a shepherd in the most famous Psalm in all of Scripture? What is significant about a shepherd? Give a listen to today's episode, which is the first of a series of episodes about Psalm 23. For more content: www.liferediscovered.me To support: www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanreveley
Life always keeps moving on and the world keeps spinning. Recently, I went to an Ed Sheeran concert and thought about this very fact. Why? Listen to today's episode to find out.
My mom was one of the sweetest and compassionate people I have ever known, so I wanted to introduce you to her. I wish she was still here to actually be on the podcast, but I will do my best to paint you a picture of her life and what she was like.
Today's episode is dedicated to my dad and all the life lessons that he taught me.
What if we have to work on Sundays? Does that make us a bad Christian? How should the Church respond to those who have to work on Sunday mornings and can't be a part of the worship service? The answer is not as easy as you think.
Do you struggle with having your kids in sports, but feel it is at the cost of going to church? In this week's episode, we wrestle with this controversial topic and hopefully God can shed some light on it.
Do you go to church? Do you think going to church will get you into heaven? What if you miss a service or two or ten? What happens then? In this new series of episodes, we are going to wrestle with the intersection of church and life. We will wrestle with those times when life may get in the way and what to do about it when it does.
Why do we love to live in the past sometimes? Why do we look backwards instead of keeping our eyes forward? Today's episode wrestles with those questions and more.
In our last episode in a series of episodes wrestling with the tenets of Christianity, we tackle the question of "Why the Church?" Why should church be important? Why should I prioritize it? Do I really need it that desperately in my life?
Why do Christians love the Bible so much? Isn't it an outdate book that we shouldn't pay attention to anymore? Doesn't it have contradictions, thus making it untrustworthy? What about all those rules? Today's episode will tackle those questions and more about the Bible.
If God is all-knowing, why should we pray? What if He doesn't answer our prayers? What if He's not even listening? How do we know He's listening? Today's episode will tackle these questions and more.
This episode kicks off a series of episodes to answer the "Why" questions of Christianity. The first tackles why believe in Christianity. What makes it so unique?
Have we lost the art of communication? Do we struggle to disagree? How has social media and the internet as a whole contributed to this problem?
Have you ever been encouraged? Do you encourage others? Today's episode deals with the power of encouragement and how I learned about it through my years in ministry from a man named Walter.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be an artist? In today's episode, I talk with my good friend, Mike Maihack, about being an artist and what role faith plays in his artwork. Mike is the creator, author, and artist of Cleopatra in Space, a series of graphic novels published by Scholastic. You can find his artwork and learn more about Mike at www.operationspacecat.com
Are you still shackled to your past? Do you constantly listen to that negative voice inside your head that tells you that you are worthless, unloved, unwanted, and a failure? How do we move past that voice and break free from the shackles?
Why do we always have to be right and why do we fight about it so much?