Lightning Rounds

It happens daily, even hourly. Sin has a way of convincing us that it's "home" is in our daily life. But as a follower of Jesus, what does this mean for the sacrifice of Christ? Was that all in vain?   We're back! Your favorite podcast (at least we hope to be) trio makes a comeback to this puzzling question from a listener on Hebrews 10:26.   BEFORE that question, the gang shares a segment called: "Rose & Thorns"   Follow our Instagram : @lightning.rounds.podcast Send us questions on Instagram or email asklightningrounds@gmail.com   Various featured music by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk  

We all have regrets in our life. Whether it be hitting the Taco Bell drive-thru late at night on your way home, or not sharing the gospel with a stranger you just had a great conversation with. Regrets are something we commonly experience in life. But does God regret? Your favorite podcast (at least we hope to be) trio is back once again with special guest Brenden McPeek to discuss an intriguing question from a listener: - "How do you reconcile Genesis 6:6 where it says, “and the LORD regretted that He had made man in the earth, and it grieved Him to His heart”, to the sovereign plan of giving His son for us?" BEFORE we dive deep into that discussion the group has a laugh in a segment called: "The McWhat?!"   Follow our NEW Instagram : @lightning.rounds.podcast Send us questions on Instagram or email asklightningrounds@gmail.com   Various featured music by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk  

There's a lot of important decisions to make in life: Does the toliet paper unwind closer to wall or further from it? Should I go back to that bowl-cut I had in elementary school? How to fight a bear... and win? If you're like us, you've encountered some big decisions in life and felt like you didn't fully have the wisdom you needed to make the right choice. That's where you don't know if you should trust your gut, God, or your friends. Well fear not, your favorite podcast trio is back to discuss an insightful question from a listener like you: - "How important do you think it is to get counsel from others? When making big decisions, should we just seek the Lord for direction or include seeking wisdom from others?" BUT as always the group gets really deep into conversations over a segment called: "Tall Tales From The West...?"   Follow our NEW Instagram : @lightning.rounds.podcast Send us questions on Instagram or email asklightningrounds@gmail.com   Various featured music by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk  

Do the current world events have you saying, "What's the point"? Are you currently curled up with some Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, eating your sorrows away as you watch the news? Or maybe you're stoked that your underground bunker project seems like it's going to pay off real soon? No doubt, the thought of how it all ends, or our place in it all, has crossed our minds lately. The LR trio is joined by their amazingly wise guest Quincey McCook for another great episode! Today's question comes from a listener who asks: - "How can we maintain a sense of excitement for our futures when the world is crumbling so fast?" But before the group gets into this question they discuss hilariously bad 1950 Sci-Fi Films. Enjoy.... with some Ben & Jerry's.   Follow our NEW Instagram : @lightning.rounds.podcast Send us questions on Instagram or email asklightningrounds@gmail.com   Various featured music by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk  

Is this the question that finally stumps the Lightning Trio?! You might have to just take a listen to find out:   - And in all honesty, the question was too long to put here so just listen to the episode to hear it lol     Follow our NEW Instagram : @lightning.rounds.podcast Send us questions on Instagram or email asklightningrounds@gmail.com   Various featured music by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk

Lightning has struck... Andrew, Zach, & Hollow FINALLY found a day that worked to record another episode! And this one starts off with one of their favorite segments to date: "Worst Sidekicks Ever". Seriously hilarious... you don't want to miss this one. The LR trio then takes a deep dive into the call of discipleship with this listener's question:   - "What does it look like today to fulfill the call to make disciples amongst the nations in today's culture?"   - "P.S. Do you think there is a difference between discipleship and mentoring?"   Follow our NEW Instagram : @lightning.rounds.podcast Send us questions on Instagram or email asklightningrounds@gmail.com   Some of the music featured is by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk

Yes, we know... we've missed you too. Where do we even begin? It's 2022?! You're probably listening to the Encanto soundtrack. The LA Rams won the Super Bowl?! Twinkies taste better frozen?! Okay... maybe that last one is unnecessary information (but seriously you should go try it... if you're not like on a diet or something). Anyways I'll stop. Just listen to this episode, it'll be better than reading this caption!   Follow our NEW Instagram : @lightning.rounds.podcast Send us questions on Instagram or email asklightningrounds@gmail.com Featured music by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk

Andrew & Zach have some history with this episode's guest. From youth camps, to worship nights, and even a wedding (which you'll hear a funny story about),e they've just about seen it all with Pete Denham! The whole conversation starts off with a great segment called: "Would You Move Here?" as Pete and Zach both share about their upcoming moves across country. Enjoy this light-hearted, but also faith strengthening conversation as the these three amigos talk over these questions :     - "Is it a sin to struggle with deconstructing your faith?"   - "What is your advice for a christian who might find themselves struggling with deconstruction and doubt?"   refugesjc.com Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc   Music by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk

This is Lightning Rounds! Andrew & Zach (in their unofficial studio that doubles as their office) invite special guest and friend Billy Scherer to chat with them. This RYA trio start their convo off with a segment called: "You Did What In Your Sleep?!" After having a laugh, they transition into this question :     - "What is the importance of rest in a christian's life?"   refugesjc.com Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc   Music by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk

Thanks for listening to Lightning Rounds! Today's episode has Andrew & Zach back in their unofficial studio that doubles as their office, joined with previous guest and honorable friend Brenden McPeek. The three of them continue their topical talks about spiritual truths by discussing the third person of the Trinity: The Holy Spirit, or if you read KJV "the Holy Ghost". Andrew, Zach, and Brenden cover these questions about the Holy Spirit :    - "Who Is the Holy Spirit" - "Why does the christian need Him?" - "What does the Holy Spirit do?" - "What is your experience with the Holy Spirit?"   refugesjc.com Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc   Music by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk

What's up! In this episode of Lightning Rounds, Andrew & Zach are feeling a little crowded in their unofficial studio, that double as their office. The duo are joined by the bearded trinity that is our A/V Team at church: Josh, Michael, & Brandon. All five of them (yes five) open the episode up by sharing facial hair facts in a segment called, "The More You Beard". Andrew, Zach, Josh, Michael, and Brandon then afterwards respond to this question sent in from a Lightning Rounds listener :    - "What is the best way to share my faith with my family, friends, strangers, etc when I am still learning and growing in my walk with the Lord, even though I might not know all the answers but I still have a desire to be obedient to the call of the Great Commission?"   refugesjc.com Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc   Music by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk

In today's episode of Lightning Rounds, the Young Adult Ministry duo, Andrew & Zach, invite their most talented friend, Bryan Malolot, to join them in on the conversation! All three of them have been in church ministry for a number of years and have had some embarrassing moments happen to them while in ministry. So today's episode kicks off with the group going around and sharing some of these embarrassing ministry moments in a segment called "One Time At Church...". Andrew, Zach, and Bryan afterwards respond to this question sent in from one of you listeners :    - "What would you recommend for someone to do if they are wanting to go into ministry, but are unsure if they're called/what they're called to? What do you do if you are feeling called into ministry?"   refugesjc.com Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc   Music by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk

Thanks for joining us on Lightning Rounds! In today's episode, Andrew and Zach invited their best colorblind friend, Hollow Cobos, back to talk! The three amigos start off with a trivia segment called "Did I Need To Know That?" where they are presented with hilariously random trivia questions. Soon after the trio goes deep in thought and reflection in responding to a listener's question :    - "How do you actively surrender something to God? What does this look like in the life of a believer?"   refugesjc.com Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc   Music by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk

We're back! Welcome to Lightning Rounds! In today's episode, Andrew and Zach are joined by one of their best colorblind friends Hollow Cobos. The three of them have a laugh in a segment called "Is This Really A Sport?", as well as answering a question from a listener :    - "Is 1 Thess 5:16-18 meant to be taken literally?"   refugesjc.com Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc   Music by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk

Hey! Welcome to Lightning Rounds! Today, Andrew and Zach are joined by their friend Brenden McPeek to listen to him share his story of conversion. The trio uses this episode to tackle the subject of The Gospel. As a Christian, it is easy to let these subjects lose their true meaning in our everyday walk following the way of Jesus. Get ready for some laughs and a good reminder on these questions :    - "What is the gospel?" - "Why do we need the gospel?" - "How does the gospel change my life?"   refugesjc.com Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc   Music by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk

Welcome to Lightning Rounds! We know, we know.... it's been way too long since our last episode! But on today's episode, Zach runs by some funny questions some of our instagram followers had for Pastor Andrew - we call it Ask Andrew ANYTHING. Afterwards the duo chats about what God has been teaching them personally as Refuge Young Adults has been going through a series on the Holy Spirit. It's a quick easy listen; we hope you're blessed!   refugesjc.com Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc Music by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk

Welcome to Lightning Rounds! In today's episode, everybody is in a good mood... with maybe a little bit too much laughing. Refuge Young Adults duo: Andrew and Zach, steal away Quincey McCook to talk through a couple of hilarious Youth Group Names and jump into the topic of how to study the Bible! This topic was inspired by this question from one of our listeners :   - "What are some questions to ask yourself to help you dive in deeper in your personal Bible study?"   refugesjc.com Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc Music by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk

This is Season 2 of Lightning Rounds! With our second episode of the season, Andrew and Zach bribe the leader of the high school ministry, Matt Mestaz, to respond to a few questions with them! The group gets a chance to read off funny church signs and continue the Question & Response time with these 3 questions sent in from listeners :   - "How can I be a light in my workplace and other secular areas of Christian life?" - "What's the difference between repenting & getting saved & returning to God? / Do you have to 'go up' to get saved?" - "How do you balance planning ahead and simply trusting the Lord?"   refugesjc.com Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc Music by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk

Welcome to Season 2 of Lightning Rounds! In our first episode of this season, the duo Andrew and Zach are joined by one of their favorite guest hosts Joel Ronzheimer! They start off the conversation with a segment called: "Wait... What?!", joking on hilarious oxymorons. And the crew continues the Question & Response time with these 3 questions sent in from listeners :   - "If we want to walk like Jesus, we are called to forgive and walk in love; but if the person we choose to forgive continues to hurt us, when is it okay to completely “walk away” from that relationship?" - "How do you balance those two ideas of being welcoming to the unsaved without being influenced in a bad way by them? And also how do you stand your ground on what you believe is right and true without sounding dogmatic and condemning?" - "What makes porn such a problem? What are some ways to battle an addiction to it?"   refugesjc.com Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc Music by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk

*RECORDED 1/4/2021* This is the 2nd part to the conversation started in the previous episode. In this episode the group Andrew & Lauren Neumann as well as Zach & Emma Ruiz talk about dating and the christian life. As always the crew has a laugh in a segment where Andrew & Zach read off Christian Pick-up Lines to their wives. But the conversation gets deeper and practical while they respond to these questions on dating from listeners :   - "When you dated your spouse, did you know they were 'the one' right away?" - "Tinder / Dating Websites... can christians use them to find a blessed relationship?" - "In dating, who should make the first move?" - "What are some realistic couple boundaries to avoid falling into sin?" - "What does it look like to have God in the center of the relationship?" - "How can a dating couple grow stronger in Christ together?"   Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc   Music by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk

*RECORDED 1/4/2021* Andrew Neumann & Zach Ruiz are joined by two wonderfully special guests... their wives! Lauren Neumann & Emma Ruiz join the duo to talk about singleness and the christian life. They start with a segment where the group has to figure out if a quote is from a love song or the book of Song of Solomon. The questions on singleness they respond to are :    - "How can I steward my singleness and use it as a time to get closer to the Lord?" - "When will I know God is getting me ready to be in a relationship?" - "How can I best prepare for a godly relationship during a season of singleness?"   Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc   Music by Jonathan Ogden » https://jonathanogden.co.uk  

*RECORDED 12/3/2020* The Young Adults ministry duo Andrew Neumann & Zach Ruiz are joined by special guest Josiah Erickson, who pastors the Jr. High Ministry at church. It's Christmas season and the group is feeling it! Zach gets to challenge Andrew and Jo in segment game called "Name That Christmas Movie". The group also responds to honest questions sent in by some of you! :    - "What's the difference between struggling in sin and living in sin?" - "What do you make of Mark 3:29, which identifies blasphemy against the Holy Spirit as unforgivable?" - "What does the Bible say about overthinking and how can we overcome it?"   Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc

*RECORDED 10/19/2020* Andrew Neumann and Zach Ruiz are joined by Kelli Nelson, who serves on our church worship team. When church and coffee get mixed together, interesting things happen. The group has a laugh reading some of the corniest church coffee shop names. They also sound off on questions sent in : - "How do I get rid of laziness in my life and in my christian walk?" - "Where is the line drawn between obedience and legalism?" - "How to live with the awareness of Christ's presence today?"   Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc 

*RECORDED 10/2/2020* Andrew, Zach, and Joel Ronzheimer read another segment of Chuck Norris "Facts". The trio also answers some questions sent in through Instagram : - "How do you explain to a new Christian why missionary dating is not the way to go?" - "How do you minister to someone with mental illness?" - "If God's delays are not necessarily His denials, how can you tell when it is His delay or His denial?".   Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc

*RECORDED 8/21/2020* *Apologies for the bad audio on this episode!* Hosting team Andrew and Zach are joined again by their friend Joel Ronzheimer. The group discusses their favorite coffee drinks, funny questions that kids ask, and sound off on these questions sent in by listeners : "How do you deal with constant doubt, and how to move past it?", "What has been your motivations each day during the quarantine season?", "How do you get out of the friend zone?", and "Is it wise to go on with normal life when the world is as dark as it is now and coming to an end?". Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc 

*RECORDED 6/27/2020* Andrew Neumann and Zach Ruiz are joined by an awesome guest, friend, and podcast fan(?) : Quincey McCook. The three of them talk about a G.K. Chesterton quote on staying like a child in keeping joy in all moments of life. The group has a blast reading off some of worst book titles out there, and answering the questions : "In committing sin are we taking advantage of God's grace?", "What's the best way to witness to a friend who boldly rejects the gospel time after time?", and "How to explain explain religion vs our faith?". Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc

*RECORDED 5/22/2020* Andrew Nuemann and Zach Ruiz are joined by special guest Joel Ronzheimer, who is creating the coffee cart here at church. The group reads off some the internet's funniest apologies in a segment called "Sorry Not Sorry", and they answer the question : "Why is apologetics so important for a christian?" Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc

*RECORDED 5/15/2020* Andrew and Zach continue their conversation with guest Chris Wimberly. They read off some more amazing Chuck Norris "Facts", as well as get deeper in answering some sent in questions: "How do you know if you're hearing from the Lord?" & "How did you know what your calling was?" Follow us on instagram : @refuge_sjc

*RECORDED 5/8/2020* Andrew Neumann and Zachary Ruiz are joined by guest / friend Chris Wimberly. We read some Chuck Norris "Facts" because why not?! Also this episode talk about what is happening in the world, and what good in our life has come out of this quarantine season. Follow us on instagram : @refuge_sjc

*RECORDED 2/20/2020* Our first episode of Lightning Rounds. Andrew Neumann, Zach Ruiz, and Andrew Drey discuss funny stories and answer some listener questions. Follow us on Instagram : @refuge_sjc