Podcasts about Red Bluff

Ending 2025 and looking forward to 2026, pastor Luke encouraged us to become more grateful in our every day lives, both individually and as a community!  ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Terry Rapley shares a powerful message about the invitation for the Church to spread the Light of Christ! ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Rob Henderson, known for coining the term "luxury beliefs," joins us to discuss his memoir Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class. Rob shares his extraordinary path—from homelessness and the LA foster care system, to adoption in rural Northern California, to enlisting in the Air Force at 17, and eventually studying at Yale and Cambridge. Rob shares research that shows how childhood instability (more than poverty alone) shapes life outcomes; why the foster system is so under-resourced; how elite cultural narratives can unintentionally harm the very communities they claim to help; and how certain "status beliefs" spread through universities and media. We discuss the hypocrisy and social dynamics of campus ideology, the "Halloween costume controversy" at Yale, and why honest conversations about family structure, class, and social policy are so hard to have yet so critical for making real progress. Key themes and Quotes Luxury beliefs give status to the elite—and the costs are paid by people with the least power." Poverty alone doesn't predict failure. Instability does." The people most skeptical of family are usually the ones who grew up in intact families. "They live like it's the 1950s—and talk like it's the 1960s." "I benefited from structure, plan to give it to my kids—and publicly argue others shouldn't." "Elite students condemn capitalism on Monday and interview at Goldman Sachs on Wednesday." "If your beliefs cost you nothing, they're probably luxury beliefs." Foster Care / Instability Truths "You don't need the worst childhood to feel the damage of instability."  Privilege / Backlash Lines "Telling struggling kids they're privileged doesn't create compassion—it creates resentment." "If your only options are self-flagellation or rebellion, don't be surprised when kids choose rebellion." https://www.sarahhurwitz.net Check out our website: https://meantforyoupod.com Reach out to us: meantforyoupod@gmail.com Follow us on IG If you enjoyed this episode, you may like these conversations:   Brandy Shufutinsky on the Marxist Roots of Ethic Studies Your School's Ethic Studies Curriculum with Monica Harris from FAIR For ALL Key Topics + Timeline 01:00–02:13 – Why labels like "privileged/unprivileged" flatten real life; every story is individual 04:15 – Rob explains who he wrote the book for: the typical educated reader + the kid in chaos who needs hope 07:30–12:00 – Rob's "three names" origin story: biological parents, homelessness, foster care, adoption 11:16 – Red Bluff, CA: family fragmentation, addiction, instability in a working-class town 12:40–16:30 – Foster-care policy: frequent moves to avoid attachment; "least bad option" dilemmas 18:15 – Why foster care gets little attention (and why stories are painful to face) 19:00–23:30 – What made Rob "successful": curiosity + the military as structure, mentors, and environment shift 25:17–29:46 – Research distinction: harshness (poverty) vs instability (unpredictability) as predictors 27:38 – Striking stats: college graduation rates—poor kids vs foster kids (as cited by Rob) 32:10–36:52 – "Luxury beliefs": elites "walk the 50s, talk the 60s"; the social mechanism of cultural messaging 39:18 – After-school programs, screens, and class gaps in supervision/structure 41:39–46:20 – Luxury beliefs as social currency: status signaling through "virtue" positions (white privilege, defund police) 46:20–53:21 – Ethnic studies curricula + backlash: why telling struggling kids they're "privileged" can fuel resentment 57:46–01:02:27 – Yale 2015 Halloween controversy + the irony of Rob being told he's "too privileged" 01:03:00–01:07:07 – Veblen → Bourdieu → Henderson: from luxury goods to cultural capital to luxury beliefs 01:09:09–01:11:18 – Careerism + hypocrisy: condemning institutions while competing to join them 01:11:18–01:15:45 – Post–Oct 7 campus protests; when beliefs meet real consequences 01:15:45–01:18:03 – Hope for higher education: reform, alternatives, and "you don't have to go to college" 01:18:03–01:20:27 – Why the story resonates beyond foster care; instability, immigration, divorce, loneliness

Advent invites us to feast on the beauty of the Incarnation! In this sermon, pastor Luke teaches from John 1:1-14 and encourages the Vineyard to welcome Jesus into every area of our lives! ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

God called Israel to be a light to the nations. Throughout the Old Testament, God invited the people of Israel to make a difference to the world around them, yet they failed. So God sent his Son, Jesus, to be the Light of the World and we are invited to join him in his mission! In this sermon, pastor Luke with Spanish translation by Abdiel Lopez, shares the second sermon in our Let There Be Light series for Advent.    ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

God called Israel to be a light to the nations. Throughout the Old Testament, God invited the people of Israel to make a difference to the world around them, yet they failed. So God sent his Son, Jesus, to be the Light of the World and we are invited to join him in his mission! In this sermon, pastor Luke with Spanish translation by Abdiel Lopez, shares the second sermon in our Let There Be Light series for Advent.    ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

In this Advent sermon, pastor Luke began by looking to Genesis 1:1-5 and explored how God brings light into darkness.  ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Preaching from 1 Thessalonians 5:15-22, pastor Luke shared how to be grateful through ALL circumstances by keeping our focus on the blessings from God.  ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Ian has returned from his weekend trip with the boys and has high marks for the "Little Grand Canyon" of Mississippi - and the joys of spending unstructured time away from the rat race with good friends - and a lot of Millers Lite

How does James inform the Church to be in the world but not of the world? In this sermon, pastor Luke tackles James 4:1-10 and reminds us to humble ourselves and draw near to God.  ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

The Apostle James encouraged his readers to pursue God's wisdom, which comes from above. So what does this type of wisdom look like? In this sermon, pastor Luke teaches from James 3:13-18 and explores this topic.  ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Terry Rapley shares a message on the power of our words and how we need to honor Jesus through our speech.  ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Joining the Exchange is Kris Deiters, Mayor of Red Bluff, CA.

In this episode, Dr. Nathaniel J. Wilson shares exciting updates about revival happening across California and beyond. From being inducted into the Ministerial Hall of Fame to witnessing new churches being planted and old ones revived, he highlights what God is doing in places like Red Bluff, Turlock, and Yuba City.

We dived into the topic of "saving faith" and explored the relationship between faith and good works. ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

James helps us undersatnd (and reject) "worthless religion" in comparison with "Kingdom spirituality." One is rooted in the compassionate ministry of Jesus and the other has no lasting impact. In this sermon, we explore what this means. ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

In this sermon, pastor Luke shares how James challenges us to put our faith into practice! We can't just listen to God's Word... we have to do it! ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

What is James' advice about managing inter-personal relationships? In this sermon, we unpack the key to navigating challenges between relationships! ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

In this sermon, pastor Luke works through James 1:9-18 and notes that the biblical author challenges us to lean into our faith in Jesus no matter what our economic status is. Additionally, we're challenges to really know the character of God. ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

On May 19th, 1977, 20-year-old Colleen Stan was hitchhiking from her home in Eugene, Oregon, to a friend's birthday party in the little Northern California town of Westwood. She was picked up in Red Bluff, California by a young couple, Cameron and Janice Hooker, who were out for a drive with their infant daughter. What followed was one of the most outrageous and lengthy periods of captivity I've ever heard of. Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious PrivateFacebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As we look to James' teaching to endure trials as an opportunity to grow, we were also reminded that we need to go to God for wisdom! Additionally, there were a number of spiritual attacks, distractions, and issues during the 9:15 service as the enemy attempted to silence God's Word. But we prayed... and the enemy was defeated. ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Who is James, the author of this New Testament letter? And why should we study the Book of James? In this sermon, pastor Luke begins to explore who James was, the half-brother of Jesus.  ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Pastor Terry Rapley shares on why small groups are so important for discipleship! ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

This week, I welcome back Rob Henderson, the social psychologist, author, and commentator who coined the concept of luxury beliefs: ideas that confer status on the upper class while inflicting real costs on lower-income communities. Rob was last here in early 2024 discussing his memoir, Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class, which chronicles his journey through California's foster system to the Air Force, and onward to Yale and Cambridge. In this conversation, we explore what he's been thinking about since the book's release—particularly the so-called “mating crisis,” why many young people delay or avoid partnerships and family, and what that means for the future. We also dissect the emergence of Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayoral hopeful who, according to Rob (and I would concur), embodies luxury beliefs in action. Finally, Rob answers questions from Substack readers. Rob will be a speaker at our Unspeakeasy Small Gathering for Big Ideas weekend, October 11-12 in New York City. Programming and ticketing info here. GUEST BIO Rob Henderson is the author of Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class. He grew up in foster homes in Los Angeles and in the rural town of Red Bluff, California. After enlisting in the U.S. Air Force at the age of seventeen, he subsequently attended Yale on the GI Bill and was then awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship to study at the University of Cambridge, where he obtained a PhD in psychology in 2022. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and his Substack newsletter is sent each week to more than 70 thousand subscribers. HOUSEKEEPING

The Church in the West has gone through decline and recently renewal. With these realities in mind, we need to follow God's heart for the next generation and be like Jesus... welcoming the young into the Kingdom.  ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Prayer is an essential building block for an effective and healthy church? What is prayer? Prayer is talking to God and taking time to listen for his voice. In this sermon, pastor Luke teaches from Luke 11 where Jesus taught his disciples how to pray. ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

This week, I welcome back Rob Henderson, the social psychologist, author, and commentator who coined the concept of luxury beliefs: ideas that confer status on the upper class while inflicting real costs on lower-income communities. Rob was last here in early 2024 discussing his memoir, Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class, which chronicles his journey through California's foster system to the Air Force, and onward to Yale and Cambridge. In this conversation, we explore what he's been thinking about since the book's release—particularly the so-called “mating crisis,” why many young people delay or avoid partnerships and family, and what that means for the future. We also dissect the emergence of Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayoral hopeful who, according to Rob (and I would concur), embodies luxury beliefs in action. Finally, Rob answers questions from Substack readers. Rob will be a speaker at our Unspeakeasy Small Gathering for Big Ideas weekend, October 11-12 in New York City. Programming and ticketing info here. GUEST BIO Rob Henderson is the author of Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class. He grew up in foster homes in Los Angeles and in the rural town of Red Bluff, California. After enlisting in the U.S. Air Force at the age of seventeen, he subsequently attended Yale on the GI Bill and was then awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship to study at the University of Cambridge, where he obtained a PhD in psychology in 2022. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and his Substack newsletter is sent each week to more than 70 thousand subscribers. Want to hear the whole conversation? Upgrade your subscription here. HOUSEKEEPING

Rob Henderson is the best-selling author of Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class. He grew up in foster homes in Los Angeles and in the rural town of Red Bluff, California. After enlisting in the U.S. Air Force at the age of seventeen, he subsequently attended Yale on the GI Bill and was then awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship to study at the University of Cambridge, where he obtained a PhD in psychology in 2022. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Rob's writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and the Boston Globe, among other outlets, and his Substack newsletter is sent each week to more than 70 thousand subscribers.FOLLOW: @robkhendersonhttps://substack.com/@robkhenderson?utm_source=global-searchIn this thought-provoking episode, Kelsi Sheren sits down with Rob Henderson to explore the concept of "luxury beliefs"—ideas and opinions that confer status on the affluent while imposing costs on the less fortunate. Delve into how these beliefs shape societal norms and policies, often leaving the most vulnerable to bear the consequences. Through engaging dialogue, Rob shares insights from his personal journey and research, challenging listeners to reconsider the impact of their own beliefs. Tune in for a compelling discussion on the intersection of privilege, policy, and social responsibility.Substack: https://substack.com/@kelsisheren - - - - - - - - - - - -SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS - - - - - - - - - - - -RHO Nutrition - Code: KELSI20 -  https://rhonutrition.com/KELSIKetone IQ- 30% off with code KELSI - https://ketone.com/KELSIGood Livin- 20% off with code KELSI - https://www.itsgoodlivin.com/?ref=KELSIBrass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://brassandunity.com - - - - - - - - - - - - -SHOPB&U Jewelry & Eyewear: https://brassandunity.com - - - - - - - - - - - - -Follow #thekelsisherenperspective- - - - - - - - - - - - -CHARITYHeroic Hearts Project - https://www.heroicheartsproject.orgAll Secure Foundation - http://allsecurefoundation.orgDefenders of Freedom -https://www.defendersoffreedom.usBoot Campaign - https://bootcampaign.org

Paul gives church leaders their marching orders in Ephesians 4:11-16 -- servant leaders are called to EQUIP the church, which means that Christians need to be equipped!  ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Looking at lessons from Acts 6:1-7, pastor Luke shared why organization is a tool of the Holy Spirit.  ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Looking at the implications of Jesus' words in Matt. 16:13-18, pastor Luke explored what kind of a church Jesus is building and how YOU can play a part! ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Preaching from Psalm 117, pastor Luke shared how the Old Testament nurtured an invitation for the nations to worship God based on the character of who God is... revealed to us through Jesus Christ. ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Pastor Luke shares three aspects of the Holy Spirit's work in our lives in helping us both KNOW Jesus and make Jesus known! ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Preaching from John 15, pastor Luke shares five ways that friendship with Jesus is unique. ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Looking at the Exodus story, pastor Luke explored why worship is central to the Vineyard and how we must be like Moses and be willing to go wherever God calls us... as long as He's present with us! ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Sean Michael shares from Genesis 22 and the story of Abraham and Isaac.  ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Jed Johnson shares how he and his family went from living in Salem, OR to spending the past twelve years in Ukraine.  ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

In John 14, Jesus has a conversation with Philip and Thomas to help them understand that meaning is found in knowing God. Yet knowing God comes through knowing Jesus. ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

For Mother's Day, Terry Rapley shared about God's great love for his Church! ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

In this episode, I'm chatting with Meisha Manas, a mom to one sweet boy and owner of a truly legendary business trifecta: Legendary Salon, Juice Bar & Boutique in Red Bluff, CA.We talk about what it really takes to grow multiple businesses while raising a little one—and how Meisha stays grounded through it all. Inside this episode:What a day in Meisha's world looks like (hint: it's a lot!)Her biggest struggles balancing motherhood and running multiple businessesThe moments she felt like she was drowning—and how she found her way backHow setting strong boundaries has protected her family and peaceThe proudest moment she's had as a working momMeisha's story is all about ambition, heart, and resilience—and she's here to encourage every mom out there who's wondering how to juggle it all (spoiler: it's possible).

Every person who has experienced salvation has experienced a miracle! ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Looking at Colossians 3:1-17, pastor Luke talked about the four moves that Paul makes in order to provide the Church with a RESURRECTION foundation for leaving the old ways behind and embracing the new ways of the Kingdom. ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

How can we discern whether or not an experience, a teaching, or an event is from God or the enemy? How can we improve our ability to discern the presence of the Holy Spirit or the activity of the enemy?  ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

The Bible teaches that God does miracles! So how should the Church approach and expect God to move?  ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Pastor Luke shared about our local church's identity and what it means to be a part of the Vineyard movement.  ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Looking to Jesus' healing of a man with leprosy in Luke 5, pastor Luke explored how Jesus overcomes barriers to belonging and challenges us to do the same! ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

It's National Brain Injury Awareness Month. A group in Chico says brain injuries impact more people than you might think. Also, Chico State will host a two-day symposium dedicated to making communities more resilient and adaptive to wildfires, and the Red Bluff campsite for the unhoused will close soon.

On this episode, we dig into a deep, unshakable cold that marked the start of decades of fear and mystery for a young girl in Red Bluff. Lauren's story takes us from an ordinary childhood home to shadow-filled hallways, spectral dogs, and a suffocating presence in a cemetery. Is it the restless spirits of disturbed land, the power of the mind, or something else entirely?  Through eerie accounts that defy explanation and shared experiences that hint at something greater, this haunting journey challenges our understanding of what lies beyond the veil. Dive into a tale where fear blurs the line between psychological and paranormal, and nothing is as simple as it seems.

On this episode, we dig into a deep, unshakable cold that marked the start of decades of fear and mystery for a young girl in Red Bluff. Lauren's story takes us from an ordinary childhood home to shadow-filled hallways, spectral dogs, and a suffocating presence in a cemetery. Is it the restless spirits of disturbed land, the power of the mind, or something else entirely?  Through eerie accounts that defy explanation and shared experiences that hint at something greater, this haunting journey challenges our understanding of what lies beyond the veil. Dive into a tale where fear blurs the line between psychological and paranormal, and nothing is as simple as it seems.

Jim talks with Rob Henderson about his book Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class and the concept of luxury beliefs. They discuss Rob's journey from foster care to Yale and Cambridge, Jim's background, the decline in two-parent families from 1960 to 2005, changing forms of elite hypocrisy, intra-elite competition, corporate adoption of woke beliefs, enforcement of ideological conformity, the spread of academic ideas into mainstream culture, attributions of success, drugs and gambling as luxury beliefs, the self-control aristocracy, Western environmentalism's impact on Sub-Saharan Africa, elite opinion vs public opinion, and much more. Episode Transcript Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class, by Rob Henderson Rob Henderson's Newsletter Marc Andreessen's interview with Ross Douthat in the New York Times "What the Left Did to Me and My Family," by Christopher Rufo Rob Henderson grew up in foster homes in Los Angeles and in the rural town of Red Bluff, California. After enlisting in the U.S. Air Force at the age of seventeen, he subsequently attended Yale on the GI Bill and was then awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship to study at the University of Cambridge, where he obtained a PhD in psychology in 2022. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a Contributing Editor for City Journal, and his Substack newsletter is sent each week to more than 70 thousand subscribers.