Podcast appearances and mentions of Jonathan Ogden

In this insightful session, Jonathan Ogden, a Manchester-born singer-songwriter with a background in graphic design and former lead singer of the band Rivers & Robots, shares his personal and creative journey at Media Academy in the Czech Republic. He reflects on his upbringing in a large Christian family and how his faith became a personal commitment during his teenage years. Jonathan discusses his extensive involvement in music and creativity from a young age, his passion for creating and storytelling, and how he combined his interests in animation, graphic design, and music. He also discusses the formation of his ministry, Magnify Studios, which aims to provide resources and build community for Christian artists, as well as the challenges and opportunities of using social media for promotion. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of authenticity, trust in God, and continual learning in the creative process. He answers questions from the audience on topics such as the role of the church in supporting creatives, overcoming creative blocks, and navigating the impact of AI on music. Jonathan concludes by underscoring the significance of staying rooted in faith and the community in the creative journey. Learn more about Jonathan: His Website Follow on Instagram Check out his music on Spotify Learn more about Magnify Studios Connect with Us: Follow @josiahventure on Instagram Learn more about Josiah Venture at josiahventure.com Contact: social@josiahventure.com Online Prayer Room Summer Internships Mission Trips   Subscribe & Share: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend or on your social media. Thank you, friends, and have a blessed day!   Sign up for our new Monthly Podcast Newsletter!

Join Stacy, Daniel, Dave, and Nick, as they discuss how theology, current events, and our current context relates to the Church.Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

Over the past few decades it has become increasingly common throughout the church to relegate the congregational prayer to being merely a segue between other more favored elements of the modern worship service. So in this week's episode, we call for a recovery of the congregational prayer, or as some people have called it, "the long prayer" in the church's gathered worship. We also give some reflections on why this kind of prayer is so vital in the church today, and how pastors can labor in this area as means to deepening the prayer life and ministries of their congregations.   Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

Join Stacy, Daniel, Dave, and Nick, as they discuss how theology, current events, and our current context relates to the Church.Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

Given recent headlines about the crackdown on illegal gambling in the NBA, we're betting some of you will be interested in this week's topic of discussion: is gambling permissible for the Christian? To answer this question we turn to Scripture and our Catechism for help, as we consider how Christians ought to approach gambling, betting, the lottery, and even stock market investing.    Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

Join Stacy, Daniel, Dave, and Nick, as they discuss how theology, current events, and our current context relates to the Church.Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

Prompted by the recent peace agreement between Israel and Gaza—and the wide range of reactions it has sparked—this week we ask: how should Christians respond when their political “opponents” accomplish something that's objectively good? In our polarized age, it can feel almost disloyal to celebrate the other side's victories. But followers of Jesus serve a King whose kingdom transcends every earthly party and platform. In this episode, we explore the role of nuance, the challenges of “third way-ism,” and how to live faithfully in politically fractured times. We hope this conversation offers clarity—and a little encouragement—along the way.   Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

On the latest Off the Edge with Cam Jordan episode, Cam sits down with world-renowned chef and Netflix star David Chang for a conversation that goes far beyond food. Chang opens up about his rise from line cook to global restaurant mogul and the lessons football taught him along the way. He shares how his ultra-competitive upbringing, high school football days, and even facing off against Jonathan Ogden helped shape his drive and leadership in the kitchen. Cam and David also talk game day eats, David’s Commanders fandom, and how QB Jayden Daniels has him both excited and anxious every Sunday. Plus, Chang reveals his favorite cities for sandwiches, the secret behind great chefs and empathy, and why chicken fingers will always be his guilty pleasure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest Off the Edge with Cam Jordan episode, Cam sits down with world-renowned chef and Netflix star David Chang for a conversation that goes far beyond food. Chang opens up about his rise from line cook to global restaurant mogul and the lessons football taught him along the way. He shares how his ultra-competitive upbringing, high school football days, and even facing off against Jonathan Ogden helped shape his drive and leadership in the kitchen. Cam and David also talk game day eats, David’s Commanders fandom, and how QB Jayden Daniels has him both excited and anxious every Sunday. Plus, Chang reveals his favorite cities for sandwiches, the secret behind great chefs and empathy, and why chicken fingers will always be his guilty pleasure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Stacy, Daniel, Dave, and Nick, as they discuss how theology, current events, and our current context relate to the Church.Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

Join Stacy, Daniel, Dave, and Nick, as they discuss how theology, current events, and our current context relate to the Church.Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

Join Stacy, Daniel, Dave, and Nick, as they discuss the Kingdom of God and how it relates to politics.Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

As we grow and mature in our faith we can often find ourselves becoming more and more cynical of everything around us, even beginning to think of cynicism as a sign of maturity. And for those of us who have grown in our theological understanding and awareness, this can be especially true in how we begin to look down on expressions of Christianity we think are less evolved, less enlightened, and less robust. But is this really how things should be? In this week's episode, we explore how cynicism is actually a false kind of spiritual maturity and how real growth and real progress in the Christian life actually manifests itself in a spirit of gracious gratitude. This will be an especially helpful episode for those struggling with a temptation to either leave Protestantism for Catholicism or Orthodoxy, or to leave Christianity altogether.   The episode mentioned by Pastor Zac with historian Molly Worthen can be found here. Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

Join Stacy, Daniel, Dave, and Nick, as they discuss the multiple acts of violence that have occurred over the summer of 2025.Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

One of the perennially challenging questions we face in the Christian life is what we are supposed to do when our heroes in the faith fail theologically or ethically. As Reformed Christians, it's not uncommon to hear accusations against John Calvin for his involvement in the execution of the anti-Trinitarian Michael Servetus or of Jonathan Edwards' defense of slavery on theological grounds. So how are we to think through these things? Should we write them off? Should we ignore their failings or downplay them? Or is there another way? In this episode, we seek, as always, to offer a more constructive path forward. We hope this is a help to you!   Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

Bob and Vinny got a surprise visit from Jonathan Ogden ahead of the Ravens matchup against the Lions. The Hall of Fame tackle shared his admiration for Ronnie Stanley and discussed what makes facing a pass rusher like Myles Garrett so difficult.

Join Stacy, Daniel, Dave, and Nick, as they chat about specific topics related to church ministry at South Cities Church.Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

This week's episode comes from a listener question regarding whether or not doubt is allowed in the Christian walk. As we get into the particulars and try to make helpful distinctions for consideration, we hope this is a thought-provoking and pastoral conversation about the very real struggles many Christians face as they to honor and glorify the Lord, even in their intellectual lives.    Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

Join the staff as they summarize most of the programming happening this fall through the end of the year. (2025)Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

Join Stacy, Nick, Dave, and Daniel, as they discuss forgiveness in the life of the Christian.Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

In the Reformed tradition, the Psalms have always played a central role in our worship, piety, and formation. And the reason for this is simple: the Psalms are the hymnbook of Jesus Himself. Joining us week to discuss how this is the case and why this matters is Rev. Peter Holtvluwer, pastor at Ancaster Canadian Reformed Church and editor of a recent 4-volume pastoral commentary on the Psalms entitled Christ's Psalms, Our Psalms.    For more on Peter's work, check out the following: In the US: www.reformedfellowship.net   In Canada: www.providencebookspress.com   Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

Join Stacy, Dave, Nick, and Daniel, as they talk through the upcoming sermon series: Hebrews: The Sympathetic and Sufficient Savior.Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

In a spirit of semper reformanda and self-examination, this week we take some time to consider the modern church practice of thinking in terms of the "ministry year", where a congregation's programs and ministries follow the general schedule of the school year. Is this a wise or even a biblically defensible practice? What are the strengths and weaknesses of such an approach? Does ministry ever stop for the Christian or for the church? Join us for this week's episode as we think through these questions from a theological and pastoral perspective.   Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

Join Daniel and Nathan as they continue in our summer podcast series, exploring different topics of Biblical Theology.Start at episode 224 if you're new!Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

As Reformed Christians, salvation is at the very heart of our tradition. But how does salvation work, and how do all the concepts (e.g., election, regeneration, justification, adoption, etc.) fit together in a coherent whole? In Reformed theology, the answer has always been the framework of "union with Christ" whereby believers individually and the Church corporately are understood to be "one" with Christ. It is through this union that all that is Christ's becomes ours, and thus, how all the benefits of Christ become ours. And so in this week's episode we aim to explore this doctrine and its profound implications for the Christian life.    Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

Join Daniel, Dave, Stacy, and Nick as they continue in our summer podcast series, exploring different topics of Biblical Theology.Start at episode 224 if you're new!Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

Are Christians "picking and choosing" which Old Testament laws we should keep and which ones no longer apply? In this episode Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark shed light on how believers have understood the civil, ceremonial, and moral laws of the Old Testament. Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

"Is cremation permissible for a Christian?" That's one of the more common questions a pastor will hear when facing end-of-life decisions for believers. In this episode Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark provide biblical and theological guidance for those seeking answers for this important issue. Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

Join Daniel, Dave, Stacy, and Nick as they continue in our summer podcast series, exploring different topics of Biblical Theology.Start at episode 224 if you're new!Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

Garret brings you some of the latest crowdfunding campaigns & pre-orders so that you can support the making of the music. This month's Good Patron Challenge is to TELL the artists what their music means to you & be specific!--- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Sara Groves - Conversations 25 Year Anniversary Edition* https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galaxy21music/sara-groves-conversations-25-year-anniversary-edition--- OTHER CAMPAIGNS ---*Slugs & Bugs - Sunday Songs - https://slugsandbugs.com/products/sunday-songs-cd*Jonathan Ogden - Night - https://jonathanogden.bandcamp.com/album/night*Big Beautiful Bruce Brown Benefit - https://truetunes.com/bbbbb/ and https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bruce-battle-rare-blood-cancer*Various Artists - No Distance Between Us: A Benefit for Ukrainian Refugees - https://stfrancisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/no-distance-between-us-a-benefit-for-ukrainian-refugees--- CREDITS ---* Host/Producer - Garret Godfrey* Executive Producer - Dave Trout* July 2025 New & Notable - https://utrmedia.org/nn0725* UTR's All Aboard 2025 Campaign - https://utrmedia.org/aa25* Contest for Beats Solo Buds - https://utrmedia.org/winbuds*Playlist of over 100 great artists all with under 10K monthly listeners - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4kVNh7DVpO5eoMssGS2Lmi?si=eb1bb0f5aa5c487c * Good Patrons email newsletter https://utrmedia.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=85113034823cd07c83d277cad&id=ca2fe47e5d *All the socials - https://linktr.ee/goodpatronpodcast * Email: goodpatronpodcast@gmail.com * Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/good-patron-utr-media-555222 * All songs used are with permission or under fair use provisions(c) 2025 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

Join Daniel, Dave, Stacy, and Nick as they continue in our summer podcast series, exploring different topics of Biblical Theology.Start at episode 224 if you're new!Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

Join Daniel, Dave, Stacy, and Nick as they continue in our summer podcast series, exploring different topics of Biblical Theology.Start at episode 224 if you're new!Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

Join Daniel, Dave, Stacy, and Nick as they continue in our summer podcast series, exploring different topics of Biblical Theology.Start at episode 224 if you're new!Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

One of the distinctive features of the Reformed tradition is its commitment to what we call covenant theology, which is a framework of reading and understanding the Scriptures in a way that is especially attuned to the way our God relates covenantally to His people throughout the Scriptures. As this is an important aspect of the Reformed faith, in this week's episode we try to explore the ways in which this framework is found in the Scriptures and how it informs our doctrines of Scripture, salvation, the sacraments, eschatology, and more. We hope this is a helpful introduction to thinking covenantally as Reformed Christians. Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

Join Daniel, Dave, Stacy, and Nick as they continue in our summer podcast series, exploring different topics of Biblical Theology.Start at episode 224 if you're new!Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

If you've been a Reformed Christian for any amount of time, odds are you've probably heard some half truths about our theological tradition. The truth is, there are a lot of caricatures and misconceptions out there. Often times, these come from outside the Reformed camp, but even sometimes from within. And sometimes, they are rooted in reality, albeit not entirely. So for this week's episode, join us as we work through what Reformed theology is by examining what it isn't.    Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

Join Daniel, Dave, Stacy, and Nick as they continue in our summer podcast series, exploring different topics of Biblical Theology.Start at episode 224 if you're new!Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

Join Daniel, Dave, Stacy, and Nick as they continue in our summer podcast series, exploring different topics of Biblical Theology.Start at episode 224 if you're new!Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

Join Daniel, Dave, Stacy, and Nick as they continue in our summer podcast series, exploring different topics of Biblical Theology.Start at episode 224 if you're new!Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

Join Daniel, Dave, Stacy, and Nick as they continue in our summer podcast series, exploring different topics of Biblical Theology.Start at episode 224 if you're new!Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

With the CRCNA's 2025 synod just around the corner, we take some time this week to reflect on the agenda and three of the big items on the docket: the virtual" church report, the assisted suicide report, and the overtures coming in regarding matters relating to gravamina, confessional subscription, and the Covenant of Officebearers. For a great snapshot of this year's agenda, check out the new Guide to Synod 2025 ----more---- Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

Join Daniel, Dave, Stacy, and Nick as they continue in our summer podcast series, exploring different topics of Biblical Theology.Start at episode 224 if you're new!Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

Join Daniel, Dave, Stacy, and Nick as they continue in our summer podcast series, exploring different topics of Biblical Theology.Start at episode 224 if you're new!Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

A perennial question in the Christian life is whether we can truly trust the Bible. With all the years that have come and gone between the original writings and now, can we really be sure the Bible hasn't just been corrupted like a long game of telephone, or twisted by this or that whim of ancient scribes? And what about those few passages or verses in the Gospels that are put in brackets and have strange footnotes about how the "earliest manuscripts" either do or don't contain them? In this week's episode, we try to take a pastoral look at how the field of study known as "textual criticism" not only doesn't challenge our trust in God's Word but actually deepens and strengthens it.   Recommended Resources for Further Study: Can I Really Trust the Bible?, by Barry Cooper How We Got the Bible, by Greg Lanier How God Preserved the Bible, by Richard Brash The Truth About the Bible and Early Christianity: Wes Huff, Michael Kruger, Daniel Wallace     Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

Join Daniel, Dave, Stacy, and Nick as they continue in our summer podcast series, exploring different topics of Biblical Theology.Start at episode 224 if you're new!Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

By the Lord's grace, we've reached yet another milestone here at Reformed Podmatics: episode 200! To help us celebrate we invited back an old friend of the show, Simon Veenstra, to join in for a lively convivial conversation about what it is that continues to thrill and captivate us about the Reformed faith, and how we hope this beautiful inheritance will continue to guide our denomination in the years to come.   Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

Join Daniel, Dave, Stacy, and Nick as they continue in our summer podcast series, exploring different topics of Biblical Theology.Start at episode 224 if you're new!Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

Join Stacy, Nick, and Dave as they introduce our new summer podcast series on Biblical Theology.Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

This week's episode comes from a listener question! He wrote in, wondering if many ordinary Christians may doubt whether it's really all that important to pursue progressing from spiritual milk to the solid food, thinking that maybe it's just for pastors and theology nerds to pursue deeper theological and biblical wisdom. So we take some time to think, why should lay Christians move beyond spiritual milk to solid food? We hope you're encouraged and motivated as you listen in!   Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

It's time for our annual NFL Draft preview! In this college football podcast episode, we welcome back Nate Tice of Yahoo Sports for an in-depth look at this year's class. Can Cam Ward's "jazz player" style translate to the pros? Where do Shedeur Sanders and Riley Leonard fit in this QB class? What trends are emerging while evaluating college tape? Who are Nate's pet players, and who are the "Purple Chips" in this year's Draft. Plus, Ty looks for advice for the New York Giants and Dan debuts "The Shania Line."