Podcasts about Riverside Church

Keep it Pure, Keep it Burning | Simply Jesus | Pastor Stephen Green by Riverside Church

The Anointed One | Simply Jesus | Pastor Caleb Rivera by Riverside Church

A King to Redeem | Simply Jesus | Pastor Josh Field by Riverside Church

The Throne Of David | Simply Jesus | Pastor Caleb Rivera by Riverside Church

Nathanel Ballew speaks on Esther 7-8. as part of our Conspiracy series. Many of us love a conspiracy theory, but there is really one conspiracy FACT behind them all. Even when we can't always see his hand at work, ‘In all things, God works silently, yet certainly' - Susanna Wesley In an age obsessed with conspiracy theories and hidden agendas, we often find ourselves searching for what's real—yearning for a truth that cuts through the noise. Join us for a five-week series where shadows loom large, motives are mixed, and danger is never far away. Yet woven through every twist is a deeper story: a truth that sets you free. Behind the schemes, the whispers, and the unseen threats, there is a hand at work. A hand guiding, aligning, and redeeming — even when it seems silent. The ancient biblical story of Esther reminds us that God is present in the gaps, active in the shadows, and faithful in the uncertainties. Across five weeks, Conspiracy uncovers the hidden workings of God in a world that feels out of control, revealing that the greatest truth is not the one shouted the loudest, but the one quietly shaping history. At Riverside we are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Whoever you are, whatever you believe, you're so welcome in this community. Find out more about Riverside Church & plan your visit: riverside-church.org.uk

Preparing for the Promise | Simply Jesus | Pastor Caleb Slavik by Riverside Church

The Seed of Abraham | Simply Jesus | Pastor Robert Rivera by Riverside Church

Judy Moore speaks on Esther 3 - 6. as part of our Conspiracy series. In a story full of intrigue, pride, danger, and surprising reversals, we see how God works quietly behind the scenes—through prayer, patience, courage, and ordinary faithfulness. As Haman's pride swells and Esther risks everything with the words “If I perish, I perish,” we're invited to ask where God might be at work in our own lives when He feels hidden. What if you are exactly where you are for such a time as this? At Riverside we are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Whoever you are, whatever you believe, you're so welcome in this community. Find out more about Riverside Church & plan your visit: riverside-church.org.uk

Authorized By The Blood | Simply Jesus | Pastor Caleb Slavik by Riverside Church

The Seed of the Women | Simply Jesus | Pastor Caleb Rivera by Riverside Church

Sarah Auger speaks on Esther 1-2. as part of our Conspiracy series. A lavish party, a reckless king, a silenced queen, and a young woman quietly carried into a story far bigger than she realises, the book of Esther opens with chaos, power plays, and deeply human decisions. God's name is never mentioned, yet His fingerprints are already all over the story, working through flawed people, broken systems, and moments that feel anything but holy. When life feels out of control and certainty is hard to find, this ancient story reminds us that God is still at work. At Riverside we are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Whoever you are, whatever you believe, you're so welcome in this community. Find out more about Riverside Church & plan your visit: riverside-church.org.uk

On episode #216 of Boroughs & Burbs, we head uptown to explore one of Manhattan's most intellectually rich and architecturally distinctive neighborhoods: Morningside Heights. Joining us is Pierre Malterre-West and Ella Chavers of Douglas Elliman, who brings deep market insight into a community shaped by world-class institutions, historic prewar buildings, and a growing mix of longtime residents, faculty, students, and buyers seeking value north of Central Park. We discuss how Columbia University, Barnard, Riverside Church, and nearby parks influence housing demand, what types of properties are most sought after, and how pricing compares to neighboring areas. From co-ops to condos and townhouses, Pierre and Ella break down why Morningside Heights remains one of Manhattan's most compelling and misunderstood submarkets.

Top headlines for Thursday, January 29, 2026In this episode, President Trump faces a wave of criticism as federal agents arrest criminal illegal immigrants amid ongoing unrest in Minneapolis, Kanye West issues a public apology for past antisemitic remarks linked to struggles with mental health, and a viral video captures a man painting over a controversial billboard campaign in California.00:11 6 things to know about the ongoing unrest in Minneapolis00:59 Kanye West apologizes for antisemitic comments01:45 Fount NYC megachurch pastors under fire over remote leadership02:34 Sexual abuse lawsuits against Riverside Church settled03:23 Man paints over heretical billboard to read 'Jesus is God'04:08 JR Ramirez says 'It's Not Like That' emphasizes presence04:49 Christ's birthplace will be restored for first time in 600 yearsSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on XChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the News6 things to know about the ongoing unrest in Minneapolis | PoliticsKanye West apologizes for antisemitic comments | EntertainmentFount NYC megachurch pastors under fire over remote leadership | Church & MinistriesSexual abuse lawsuits against Riverside Church settled | U.S.Man paints over heretical billboard to read 'Jesus is God' | U.S.JR Ramirez says 'It's Not Like That' emphasizes presenceChrist's birthplace will be restored for first time in 600 years | Church & Ministries

When the Fire Calls Your Name | Pastor Caleb Slavik by Riverside Church

Altar of Incense | Pastor Robert Rivera by Riverside Church

Tim Chilvers speaks on 2 Timothy 1:6-7. as part of our Courage, dear heart series. A 3-week Vision series focussed on one key passage: 2 Timothy 1:6-10. We will introduce our key verse for the year: ‘For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.' (2 Timothy 1:7) ‘”Courage, dear heart," and the voice, she felt sure, was Aslan's.' (C.S. Lewis, the Voyage of the Dawn Treader) As we stand at the threshold of a new season, we're invited not to shrink back, but to step forward with steady hearts and lifted heads. Courage, dear heart is a three-week journey of living with confidence and boldness in a time that calls for fearless faith. Instead of timidity, we choose to trust. Instead of hesitation, we choose to move. Instead of retreat, we choose to seize the opportunities placed before us in this pivotal moment of history. Take courage, dear heart. The moment is now. At Riverside we are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Whoever you are, whatever you believe, you're so welcome in this community. Find out more about Riverside Church & plan your visit: riverside-church.org.uk

Stepping Into the Fire | Pastor Caleb Slavik by Riverside Church

Fresh Fire | Pastor Robert Rivera by Riverside Church

Happy Martin Luther King Day! MR's compilation of MLK-related audio returns! Excerpts include: -A previously unheard speech from MLK on reparations, white economic anxiety and guaranteed income -Dr. King's first TV "interview" from the show "The Open Mind – The New Negro" in 1957, hosted by Professor Richard D. Hefner. -"Beyond Vietnam", the speech delivered on April 4, 1967 at Riverside Church in New York City. -MLK's last speech, "Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution", delivered at the National Cathedral, Washington, D.C., on 31 March 1968. -Walter Cronkite reporting King's assassination in 1968. -Nina Simone performing the song "Why?" live, 3 days following MLK's assassination at the Westbury Music Fair on Long Island in April 1968. 

The Making of a Fire Starter _ Pastor Caleb Slavik by Riverside Church

Get Your Fire Back | Pastor Caleb Rivera by Riverside Church

Fire Forged Faith | Pastor Stephen Green by Riverside Church

Fresh Fire | Pastor Robert Rivera by Riverside Church

Podcast Description: “Living the Word We Hear”In this practical and soul-stirring message from RiverSide Church in Princeton, NC, Dylan Jordan opens James 1:19–27 and invites us to examine how we respond to God's Word—not just with our ears, but with our lives.With humility and clarity, Dylan challenges listeners to slow down in a fast-talking, quick-reacting world. What does it really look like to be quick to hear and slow to speak? How often do we listen without truly receiving, or hear truth without letting it shape the way we live? James doesn't leave room for comfortable Christianity, and neither does this message.As a founding member of Rock Bottom Ministries, Dylan brings a grounded, real-world perspective shaped by ministry among the hurting, the overlooked, and those rebuilding their lives from the ground up. His passion for authentic faith shines as he calls believers to move beyond passive listening and into active obedience—becoming doers of the Word, not hearers only.This sermon is both encouraging and convicting, offering a gentle but firm reminder that genuine faith is lived out in everyday actions, speech, and mercy. If you're longing for a faith that goes deeper than Sunday and shows up on Monday, this message will meet you right where you are—and call you forward in grace.

Have you ever found yourself echoing the apostle Paul's words: “The very things I don't want to do… those are the things I keep doing” (Romans 7)? In this heartfelt and honest sermon from RiverSide Church in Princeton, NC, Lucas Barnett walks us through Paul's inner struggle and brings it right into our own daily battles.Preaching from Romans 7, Lucas explores the tension every believer knows—the fight against sin, the weight of unforgiveness, and the quiet danger of harboring resentment in the heart. With clarity and compassion, he shows that Paul's cry of desperation is not the end of the story, but the doorway to real hope.The riddle Paul asks—“What hope is there for me?”—is answered with triumphant certainty: JESUS CHRIST! Not self-effort. Not willpower. But grace.Lucas also shares from his own heart as one of the founding members of Rock Bottom Ministries, a growing street ministry in Johnston County dedicated to reaching the homeless and those battling addiction. His passion for the broken and the overlooked gives this message a raw authenticity and a deep sense of gospel hope.This sermon is warm, real, and deeply encouraging—an invitation to lay down guilt, release resentment, and rest in the freedom only Christ can give. Whether you feel stuck in a cycle or weary from the struggle, this message reminds you that hope is not a concept…it's a Person.Come listen—and be reminded that in Christ, there is always hope.

What was once hidden is now beautifully revealed. In this rich, verse-by-verse teaching through Ephesians 3, Mason Tucker unfolds the breathtaking “mystery of Christ” and why it matters so deeply for us today.Preaching at RiverSide Church in Princeton, NC, Mason traces how God's redemptive plan—hinted at throughout the Old Testament—comes fully into focus through the person of Jesus Christ. He explains how those once considered outsiders, particularly the Gentiles, are no longer kept at a distance by religious boundaries or regulations. Because of Christ, the doors are flung wide open, and all are welcomed into God's family.As a founding member of Rock Bottom Ministries in Johnston County, Mason brings a pastoral warmth and a deep love for Scripture, carefully walking listeners through the text while keeping the message accessible, hopeful, and Christ-centered. This sermon reminds us that the gospel is not exclusive or elite—it is an invitation of grace to all who were once far off.If you've ever felt on the outside looking in, or wondered how God's big story fits together, this message will encourage your heart and strengthen your faith. Tune in and be reminded that in Christ, the mystery is revealed—and you are invited in.

I've Been Baptized in the Holy Spirit, Now What? | Pastor Robert Rivera by Riverside Church

The Meaning of Christmas | Pastor Caleb Rivera by Riverside Church

God Always Has More | Pastor Robert Rivera by Riverside Church

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The Gift of Power | Pastor Josh Field by Riverside Church

The Gift of Christ | Pastor Caleb Rivera by Riverside Church

Principles of the Kingdom | Pastor Caleb Slavik by Riverside Church

Same Purpose, Different God | Pastor Robert Rivera by Riverside Church

Staying Strong, Filled, and Faithful | Pastor Caleb Slavik by Riverside Church

Built To Last | Pastor Robert Rivera by Riverside Church

Night of Thanks Service 2025 by Riverside Church

Podcast Description – Mason Tucker | Ephesians 2 | RiverSide ChurchIn this powerful, verse-by-verse message from Ephesians 2, Mason Tucker walks us through one of the clearest pictures in all of Scripture of what it means to be saved by grace and built on a firm foundation in Jesus Christ. Preached at RiverSide Church, this sermon reminds us that we were once dead in our trespasses and sins, following the course of this world—but God, being rich in mercy, made us alive together with Christ.You'll be encouraged as we see that salvation is by grace alone, through faith, not by works, so that no one may boast. We are reminded that we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works that He prepared beforehand. The message also unpacks how Christ has broken down the wall of hostility, making Jew and Gentile one new people, and how believers are now members of God's household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone.This is a rich, gospel-centered teaching that calls the listener to rest in Christ's finished work and to stand firm on the only sure foundation—Jesus Christ alone. Perfect for anyone seeking to grow deeper in their understanding of grace, salvation, unity in Christ, and the unshakable foundation of the gospel.

Family, this week on Queer News Anna DeShawn continues to bring you the stories that matter most to our community. In top news, the community gathered to celebrate the life of Miss Major in New York City at Riverside Church then the church decided to abruptly end the services an hour early. In politics, 17 trans Air Force members are suing Trump for their retirement benefits. In culture and entertainment, Anna has a special interview with Cathy Renna about the 2026 Creating Change convening taking place in DC. Let's get into it. Want to support this podcast?

The Cost of Consecration | Pastor Josh Field by Riverside Church

5 Lessons from the Bibles Longest Prayer | Pastor Caleb Rivera by Riverside Church

Standing on the Word | Pastor Caleb Slavik by Riverside Church

A House of the Word | Pastor Robert Rivera by Riverside Church

Don't Let Hope Pass You By | Pastor Caleb Slavik by Riverside Church

How to Overcome Distractions | Pastor Caleb Slavik by Riverside Church

A House of Hope | Pastor Caleb Rivera by Riverside Church

Preached at RiverSide Church, Princeton, NCWhat if the very thing you're ignoring could be the difference between life and death? In this powerful sermon from Proverbs 1:20-33, we encounter Lady Wisdom standing at the crossroads of culture—in the streets, the marketplace, the gates of our cities—crying out with an urgent message that demands our attention.This isn't a gentle whisper or polite suggestion. Wisdom is screaming in the most unlady-like fashion, refusing to be relegated to the sidelines of our lives. Too many people treat Jesus like a garnish on their plate, a bumper sticker on their dumpster fire, or a bandaid on a gaping wound. But nobody cries out, "Give me parsley or else I die!"WISDOM IS DEMANDING - She doesn't ask for your leftover attention; she demands to be heard above everything else. Standing where people actually are—not in seclusion but in the noisy streets of business, government, education, and the arts—Wisdom refuses to be ignored.WISDOM IS DANGEROUS - But dangerous in two ways. Like fire that refines gold, burning away everything impure while leaving what's precious untouched. Our God is a consuming fire, and His Word is like a hammer that breaks rock in pieces. Yet our own folly is dangerous like poison—the deceitful heart, the careless words, the complacent attitude that destroys from within.WISDOM IS OUR ONLY DELIVERANCE - For the simple ones (the uncommitted), the scoffers (the arrogant mockers), and the fools (the stubborn and excuse-filled)—there's a haunting question: "How long?" How many sermons? How many years? How much must you lose before you turn? But here's the hope: there's a triple grip on God's people—sealed by the Spirit, gripped by the Son, held by the Father. No one can snatch you away.This message confronts our tendency toward spiritual complacency with the sobering reality that one day, when calamity strikes, those who refused Wisdom will call out—but it will be too late. Yet for those who listen now, who turn at her reproof, there is safety, security, and rest.The choice is stark: Will you say to God, "Thy will be done," or will God say to you, "Thy will be done"?Listen as we explore what it means to stop treating Jesus as an accessory and start embracing Him as the Holy fire who refines, the living Word who transforms, and the only true safety in a world rushing toward disaster.Based on Proverbs 1:20-33 | RiverSide Church, Princeton, NC

Focused In the Face of Distractions | Pastor Robert Rivera by Riverside Church

The Cost of Building | Pastor Stephen Green by Riverside Church

Your Faith Has Saved You: The Power of Encountering Jesus Today's Homily reflects on the Gospel of the ten lepers and the Samaritan . . . . . . who returned to thank Jesus. Building on last week's theme, “Lord, increase our faith,” it emphasizes that true faith is not about quantity but about a living, personal relationship with Christ. Blessings and Answered Prayers are not Ends in Themselves The lepers shared suffering represents our shared human weakness and need for God's mercy. Only one, the Samaritan, moves beyond gratitude to a deeper encounter with Jesus . . . he no longer stands at a distance but falls at His feet. The message is that blessings and answered prayers are not ends in themselves; they are meant to lead us to a real encounter with Christ and transformation in Him. True salvation comes not merely from receiving God's gifts but from drawing near to Him in faith, gratitude, and love. We are called to let our faith move us to mercy, forgiveness, and love for one another, allowing Christ to shape our lives. Listen to this Meditation Media: Listen to: Your Faith Has Saved You: The Power of Encountering Jesus ------------------------------------------------------------- Art Work Jesus Christ: German Artist and Painter: Heinrich Hoffman: 1894 Oil painting currently resides in The Riverside Church, New York City. ---------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Luke 17: 11-19 First Reading: 2 Kings 5: 14-17 Second Reading: 2 Timothy 2: 8-13