Podcasts about Red Bluff

How does the Church participate in offensive activities in the Kingdom 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

Pastor Luke shared about the three primary activities of our spiritual enemy and how we can participate in pushing back against the work 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

Pastor Luke shared from the Gospel of Luke in relation to followers of Jesus and their authority that comes through relationship.  ++++++++++++++ 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 shared an encouraging message for us on Mother's Day!  ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Efter måneder i fangenskab i kælderen i Red Bluff er Colleen Stan fysisk knækket, men hendes tilfangetager er langt fra færdig. I 1978 ændrer fangenskabet karakter, da Cameron Hooker introducerer en ny og langt mere effektiv metode til kontrol. Gennem en detaljeret og skræmmende løgn om en hemmelig organisation, som han kalder “Firmaet”, begynder han nu at manipulere Colleens virkelighed. Hun tvinges til at underskrive en kontrakt, får et nyt navn og mister langsomt sin identitet. Samtidig får hun mere bevægelsesfrihed, men paradoksalt nok bliver hun endnu mere fanget. For selv når døren står åben, tør hun ikke flygte. Frygten for det usynlige netværk er blevet stærkere end de fysiske lænker. Politiet er stadig uden spor i sagen, og Colleen er nu ikke længere bare et offer. Hun er blevet en del af et system, hun selv tror er umuligt at slippe ud af. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I maj 1977 forsvinder den 20-årige Colleen Stan sporløst, da hun blaffer langs Interstate 5 i USA. Hun er på vej til en fødselsdagsfest i Californien, men når aldrig frem. I stedet bliver hun samlet op af et ungt par og ført til en afsides ejendom i byen Red Bluff og inden for få timer er hendes liv forandret for altid. I dette første afsnit følger vi Colleens sidste timer som fri kvinde og hendes vej ind i et mareridt præget af vold, isolation og total kontrol. I en mørk kælder bliver hun spærret inde i en trækasse, mens hendes bortfører Cameron Hooker med brutal præcision begynder at nedbryde hende både fysisk og psykisk. Familien står tilbage uden svar, politiet finder ingen spor, og Colleen er som forsvundet fra jordens overflade. Spørgsmålet er ikke længere, hvor hun er, men om hun overhovedet overlever. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pastor Luke kicked off our sermon on spiritual warfare by laying out the five movements found in developing a biblical theology of the Clash of Kingdoms.  ++++++++++++++ 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 Terry Rapley shares about how our identity in Christ is central to how we engage with people.  ++++++++++++++ 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 would it look like if the Vineyard was known for being encouraging? In this sermon, pastor Luke explores the life of Barnabas and how he was known for his role as an encourager.  ++++++++++++++ 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 as the example for boundaries, pastor Luke provided practical ways for us to live within our 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

For Easter, pastor Luke preached from John 20-21 and looked at the stories of Mary, Thomas, & Peter and their encounter's with the risen 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

Anger and unforgiveness can either be released to God or give a foothold to the enemy. In this sermon, pastor Luke preaches from Jesus' teaching in Matthew 18:21-35.  ++++++++++++++ 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 Rodrigo Parada, from Lima, Peru, shares a powerful message about following Jesus and the love of God from the Gospel of John. ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Discipleship is framed as friendship with God in the Gospel of John. So all of our discussions about friendship must flow from this reality. But what are the red flags about unhealthy friendships? And what does a Christ-centered relationship look like? In this sermon, pastor Luke shared about both!  ++++++++++++++ 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 a practical five step model for conflict resolution based on a holistic approach to Scripture.  ++++++++++++++ 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 started our sermon series, How to be a Christian around other humans, on the topic of LOVE!  ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

Finishing up our series, Finding Your Place, pastor Luke preached from Galatians 6:9-10 and encouraged us to remember that faithfulness matters, God uses small acts to produce eternal results, and serving creates a place where people find hope. ++++++++++++++ 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 1 Corinthians 12, pastor Luke shared about how the Apostle Paul taught us that spiritual gifts come from the Holy Spirit and unite the diverse Body of Christ to carry out God's mission! ++++++++++++++ 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 1 Peter 4:10-11, pastor Luke shared how all followers of Jesus have spiritual gifts, gifts are to be used to serve others, and this brings glory 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

James ends his letter encouraging the Church to be a community of prayer and restoration.  ++++++++++++++ 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 wrestles with four themes from James:5:7-12: Patience, Partnership, Patterns, & Principles.  ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

After providing pastoral wisdom throughout his letter, in James 5:1-6, the biblical author challenges the oppressive rich of his day to repent! How should we apply this passage to our lives? Pastor Luke explores a variety of ways we can live this out in light of Jesus and the Kingdom 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

James challenges the Church to embrace humility, the way of the Kingdom. Pastor Luke explores the four ways that James challenged followers of Jesus to embrace humility as a way of life.  ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below

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

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

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

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.