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The Christian Outlook - January 18, 2025 Greg Seltz turns to Ed Stetzer, Dean of the Talbot School of Theology, for a look at the brutal fires that have ravaged Los Angeles. They discuss the importance of Christians demonstrating peace and love in response to tragedy, while reflecting on the evolving state of the church and its role in today's society. Greg Seltz and Jeanne Mancini, outgoing president of the March for Life, discuss the pro-life movement's focus on changing hearts and minds about abortion, and the value of every life and the importance of supporting mothers. Bill Bunkley turns to Adam Rasmussen who serves with George Barna at the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University to discuss the impact of Christian voters in the 2024 presidential election. Andy Bales and Mike Minter, part-time pastor at Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin, TN, discuss the importance of trusting God's character during life changes, highlighting how significance comes from being a child of God rather than from worldly roles. For the full conversation, click here. John Hall and Kathy Emmons invite Sarah Zylstra of the Gospel Coalition to shares the story of Pat Forrester, a former senior NASA executive and astronaut, who left his job to serve as a development director for 9 Marks, drawn by its impactful mission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve grew up in Brentwood, graduated from Brentwood High and earned his degree in Finance from Auburn University. After spending 20 years in the world of healthcare consulting, he decided to retire from corporate life and look for ways to give back to the community that he loves. In 2015, he started 4:13 Strong as a way to encourage and mentor young men in the Nashville community that are looking for an opportunity to change their life. He is married to Missy, his high school sweetheart, and together they are the proud parents of three sons, TJ, Wilson and Jack. Steve and his family are partners at Rolling Hills Community Church.

Today, we are kicking off a very special mini series called Men of May: Stories of Women's Impact and Inspiration.   The month of May holds particular significance as we celebrate the profound influence of mothers and women everywhere. While we typically feature the unique and powerful stories of women, in this exciting mini-series, we turn the spotlight onto men who the Lord is using in mighty ways. Each week in May we will hear their stories, while paying tribute to the remarkable women God has strategically placed in their lives. We will highlight and honor the invaluable role these women play in uplifting, encouraging, and inspiring our men on their journeys.   We kick off our series with my great friend Jeff Simmons. Along with being an author and speaker, Jeff is the Founding and Senior Pastor of Rolling Hills Community Church in Nashville, TN and serves as the President of Justice and Mercy International.   I had the privilege of working with Jeff and Lisa many years ago. He has had a profound impact on my life and I have been able to see firsthand how the Lord called Him to great Kingdom work and surrounded Him with amazingly gifted, wise and strong women who walk alongside him in ministry.   If you wonder what your purpose is or ever feel like your job, giftings or role is mundane or even trivial - this episode is for you. Today, we take a deep dive into how the Lord has a calling and a purpose on each life, exactly where you are. And He is using right where you are today with whatever talents you have today in whatever circumstances you are in today to accomplish His work in a bigger story. Our job is to simply lean in and let Him work. In the hands of the One who can do “immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine”, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. So grab a cup of coffee and join me as we hear Jeff's story.   For more information Jeff, visit https://www.jeffsimmons.org

Dawn and Steve welcome Moody author, Jeff Simmons, to the studio to talk about his book The Business of Ministry: How to Maximize God's Resources for Kingdom Impact. Jeff is the founding and senior pastor of Rolling Hills Community Church, which he and his wife, Lisa, planted twenty years ago. The church has grown from 15 people meeting for a Bible study in an apartment clubhouse on Thursday nights to several thousand people and five campuses in Franklin, Nashville, Nolensville, Columbia, and Haywood Hills. Jeff is a follower of Jesus, husband, and father of three wonderful children. He serves alongside an amazing staff team at Rolling Hills and is the President of Justice and Mercy International doing mission work in the countries of Moldova and the Amazon jungle. Jeff is an author and speaker while overseeing the ministry work with over 80 full-time church staff, 55 international staff, 70 learning center teachers, and multi-million-dollar budgets. Jeff is passionate about God's work and longs to make a difference for the glory of God in His day and generation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn and Steve welcome Moody author, Jeff Simmons, to the studio to talk about his book The Business of Ministry: How to Maximize God's Resources for Kingdom Impact. Jeff is the founding and senior pastor of Rolling Hills Community Church, which he and his wife, Lisa, planted twenty years ago. The church has grown from 15 people meeting for a Bible study in an apartment clubhouse on Thursday nights to several thousand people and five campuses in Franklin, Nashville, Nolensville, Columbia, and Haywood Hills. Jeff is a follower of Jesus, husband, and father of three wonderful children. He serves alongside an amazing staff team at Rolling Hills and is the President of Justice and Mercy International doing mission work in the countries of Moldova and the Amazon jungle. Jeff is an author and speaker while overseeing the ministry work with over 80 full-time church staff, 55 international staff, 70 learning center teachers, and multi-million-dollar budgets. Jeff is passionate about God's work and longs to make a difference for the glory of God in His day and generation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world where men are looking for self-improvement and coaching, is the church the place where they can find that? On today's show Brian and Joel discuss this topic with John Simons. John Simons was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and raised in Orange County, California. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at California Baptist University (CBU), M.A. Philosophy & M.Div from Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, and is a PhD student in Ethics & Public Theology at Southern Seminary. He previously led in Small Group ministry and served as the Men's Community Pastor at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA. Currently, John and his family live in Franklin, TN, where he has the privilege of being the Men's and Sports Pastor at Rolling Hills Community Church. He has been married six years to his wife, Kristen, who he shares two children with. John's heart is to help men grow in their relationship with God and be the leader their family and community needs them to be. Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend!SHOW LINKS: The Toxic War on Masculinity

This week, Clay Banks joins The SavvyCast to share about Glorilight, a company that aims to instill the Word of God in children's hearts through nightlights. Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, Clay Banks joins me to talk about his company Glorilight. Glorilight is a new start-up that is focused on teaching the Word of God to better children's lives. They make nightlights that project Bible verses on ceilings and walls to help children sleep at night and remember God's truth. I highly recommend these nightlights as a gift idea for any young children because it is meaningful and life-changing. In this episode, Clay shares how Glorilight was invented, his experience on Shark Tank, and more!  Who Is Clay Banks?  Clay Banks and his wife, Aimee, have two daughters (Gracyn 11 + Hadley 8) and are members of Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin, TN. He has a BS in Communications and Advertising from the University of Tennessee and is a graduate of WestStar Leadership.  Clay appeared on the hit ABC™series SharkTank ™season 10 as the co-founder of HavenLock. HavenLock was featured on Inc., Forbes, Entrepreneur, TechCrunch, ABC, and CBS as a disruption to the home and school security sector.  Currently, Clay is building a new start-up called GloriLight; an HD night-light with interchangeable discs that projects Bible verses in high resolution on walls and ceilings. Clay was awarded Top 40 Under Forty Economic Development Professional by Development Counselors International and the International Economic Development Council. He was a finalist for the Nashville Emerging Leader Award in 2019. He has over 20 years of community and business development leadership for private sector firms, non-profit, city, and state organizations. Questions Answered In This Episode:  How did Clay become an entrepreneur? What was his experience on Shark Tank like? How did Glorilight come to be? How did Clay know that this business is set apart from other businesses that he's helped start? How can Glorilight help parents? What products is Glorilight looking to release in the future? Watch Clay Banks on Shark Tank:  Resources Mentioned In This Episode:  Glorilight.com - They are currently sold out, but they plan to restock at the end of June. Subscribe to their newsletter for updates! Follow Glorilight on Instagram Donate a Glorilight to a child in foster care here How 12-year-old Amelia Lisowe has donated nightlights to children in foster care Lisowes Lights website I hope you enjoyed this episode! As always, if you have time to rate, review, and subscribe to The SavvyCast on Apple Podcasts, it would be SO appreciated. If you would prefer to watch the podcast interview, check it out on YouTube. Blessings to you! If you like this podcast, check these out: Let's Talk Common Sense and Biblically Based Parenting with Steve Hines Jamie Announces New Role With Birmingham/Nashville Christian Family Magazines  

As we turn the calendar into the year 2023, we'll be commemorating twenty years in the life of Rolling Hills Community Church. Anniversaries offer us the chance to reflect on where we've been, where we are now, and where we hope to go. Our church's calling has always been to be a people of God reaching out, growing up, and giving all. How has God brought this vision to life in the past, and how can we continue pressing toward this vision in the future? Join us this January as we celebrate the testimonies, salvations, baptisms, miracles, and life-change which have marked the last twenty years at Rolling Hills. Then, join us in our 21st year and beyond as we continue to build His Kingdom.

As we turn the calendar into the year 2023, we'll be commemorating twenty years in the life of Rolling Hills Community Church. Anniversaries offer us the chance to reflect on where we've been, where we are now, and where we hope to go. Our church's calling has always been to be a people of God reaching out, growing up, and giving all. How has God brought this vision to life in the past, and how can we continue pressing toward this vision in the future? Join us this January as we celebrate the testimonies, salvations, baptisms, miracles, and life-change which have marked the last twenty years at Rolling Hills. Then, join us in our 21st year and beyond as we continue to build His Kingdom.

As we turn the calendar into the year 2023, we'll be commemorating twenty years in the life of Rolling Hills Community Church. Anniversaries offer us the chance to reflect on where we've been, where we are now, and where we hope to go. Our church's calling has always been to be a people of God reaching out, growing up, and giving all. How has God brought this vision to life in the past, and how can we continue pressing toward this vision in the future? Join us this January as we celebrate the testimonies, salvations, baptisms, miracles, and life-change which have marked the last twenty years at Rolling Hills. Then, join us in our 21st year and beyond as we continue to build His Kingdom.

In this episode, host Ashley Bell speaks with Joi Hailey, an associate worship pastor at Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualatin and a musician who recently released an EP called “Living For You.” Joi talks about the blog she wrote called “Grieving and Waiting” for Joy of It. She shares what inspired her to write it and share her experience of having a miscarriage.   Time stamps [00:00] Intro [02:52] A trip to Disneyworld [07:39] Meet Joi Hailey [09:54] Why she wrote “Grieving and Waiting” [13:13] Having kids four years apart [18:44] How the church can help with grief [23:53] How grief bring us closer to the Lord [30:48] Psalm 27:13 [35:33] A homework assignment

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Mindy Tate, CEO of Franklin Tomorrow, who highlights the independent, community-visioning nonprofit created in 2000 by a group of forward-looking business and community leaders to safeguard the attributes that made Franklin, Tennessee special then for future generations. The organization's mission is to engage the community, foster collaboration, and advocate for a shared vision for the future of Franklin. During the interview, Mindy talks about their ongoing programs and impact, some of the pivots made during the pandemic and the importance of opening access for more citizens to get involved, lessons learned and how the community can support their efforts.Franklin Tomorrow founded more than 20 years ago by business and community leaders. Today its mission is to engage the community, foster collaboration, and advocate for a shared vision for the future of Franklin. Through our programs and research, we believe the citizens have told us they want Franklin to be a city with a robust economy, vibrant neighborhoods, distinct character, and great people.We have had several significant achievements through the organization and in partnership with other organizations, including the City of Franklin. In 2020, the City of Franklin was named an All-America City by the National Civic League in a joint partnership with Franklin. Only 10 cities achieve this honor annually and this award was given for civic engagement work by the City and Franklin Tomorrow.Franklin Tomorrow engages those who live, work, and play in our community through a series of ongoing programs such as the monthly FrankTalks lecture series and the quarterly Breakfast With the Mayors. FrankTalks is held the second Monday of the month at various locations across the City and BWM is held at Rolling Hills Community Church with Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson and Franklin Mayor Ken Moore acting as hosts.The next FrankTalks will be July 11, while the next Breakfast With the Mayors is July 26. At Breakfast With the Mayors we will hear from Williamson County Schools Director Jason Golden and Franklin Special School District Director of Schools David Snowden on the coming school year and the challenges which lie ahead.While our 20th anniversary was in 2020, the pandemic stopped us from celebrating that, but on July 30, we will host our "22 in '22" anniversary celebration at The Factory at Franklin.Mayor Ken Moore's mental health initiative, Find Hope Franklin. We coordinate classes in suicide prevention training known as QPR, which stands for Question Persuade Refer. It offers insight into how to interact with someone who may be facing a mental health crisis and persuade them to seek treatment.Learn more:Facebook:             https://www.facebook.com/FranklinTomorrowInc/Twitter:                  https://twitter.com/franklin2morrowWebsite:                https://franklintomorrow.org/Other:                    https://www.linkedin.com/company/franklin-tomorrow-inc./about/

Join us as Kathy Koon and Kyndal Kearns are joined by Mary Katharine Hunt. Mary Katharine has been with us here at Rolling Hills since the very beginning in 2003. She is also the Executive Director at Justice & Mercy International (JMI). Mary Katharine shares the huge impact COVID-19 had on JMI. JMI faced many challenges, unknowns, and legal problems during the pandemic. Even through the midst of COVID-19  she expresses how people jumped in to help.  They were able to see so many people answering the calling God had for them. God taught Mary Katharine to trust him in a deeper way at this time. She expressed how she took one step at a time and saw God fulfill each of these steps. Mary Katharine also shares a little bit of her story. After college Mary Katharine went to seminary for 2 years. Still not knowing her full calling, she went back home and got a job at Lifeway. She was invited to join a bible study, which happened to be the very beginning of Rolling Hills Community Church. She shares how at the very beginning of RHCC they went to Moldova. Moldova is where she found out that God was calling her to minister to the orphans. She developed such a huge heart for these kids and knew that it was from God. She shares how JMI was the best decision she has ever made. Mary Katharine's biggest concern with JMI right now is the Russia and Ukraine situation. She calls people to pray for the people of Moldova. Mary Katharine encourages us to be a blessing to someone around us today. She says there was a moment in her life where if she wouldn't have taken the opportunity, she would have missed a front row seat to the greatest blessing that God has called her to. Is there a specific time in your life where this has happened to you as well? 

Discipleship Pastor at Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin, TN, Jacob Scrimpshire joins the show to talk about his path to ministry, being a boy dad that recently had a baby girl and his beloved Mississippi State Bulldogs finally winning a title last fall. 

Today we have a special podcast for you, as we wanted to share with you a live portion of the Versus Conference that happened on Thursday at Rolling Hills Community Church. So, you'll be hearing from Pastor Jeff Simmons, as he dives into the story of Elijah found in 1 Kings 18-19.From fighting the urge to follow what culture says to staying faithful and pure in the midst of temptation to struggling with his own insecurities and battles, Elijah faced many challenges in his lifetime, but even through it all, he found God to be his faithful Rock, and he found another Christ-following man to fight with him in battle. We, too, will face many challenges, temptations, and trying circumstances because we're all in a battle – each and every day – with a real Enemy. But, like Elijah, we were created to walk with God and walk with other men as we face our everyday battles. In a matter of moments, Elijah went from staging and witnessing one of God's large-scale miracles against the worshippers of Baal, to fleeing alone to an empty cave full of fear, worry, and anxiety. If someone with the resume of Elijah, who God spoke to and worked miracles through, discovered that he couldn't handle life alone, how much more do we need to come to this realization? As men, we face battles every day. Our careers, marriages, how we raise our children, relationships, our mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health – all present unique challenges. We live in a culture that would have us shoulder this responsibility alone, but Scripture shares a different truth: “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17Even a man like the prophet Elijah struggled when he tried to shoulder the burden alone. But in the face of Elijah's struggles, there are lessons to be learned: Stand Strong for the Lord, even when it is unpopular. Elijah saw the destruction that worshipping other gods brought and wasn't afraid to challenge those around him to show God's strength. Listen and Pray. God's triumph on Mount Carmel was a spectacle seen by hundreds and when the dust had settled, Elijah began to fear the opponents who were still left. At first, he tried to handle this alone, but the Lord made it clear that he could not. In fact, he never had, God was always with him. Who better to take with you into battle than the Lord of the Universe? Invite other Men to the Walk. After God came to him in the cave, Elijah set out and found a fellow brother to walk alongside him; someone to pour into, someone to hold him accountable, and someone to encourage him in his mission. God is with you in whatever battle you are facing and tells you: Don't Go Alone! When we isolate, we put ourselves and our families in danger. If you're struggling or think you can handle everything on your own, lay that down at the feet of Jesus. Don't let the enemy gain a foothold in your life, in your marriage, in your children's lives. Right now is our time to make a difference. Man-up and take others into the battle with you.

Matt Markins, President of Awana, as well as Chase Baker, Family Pastor of Rolling Hills Community Church join Ross Cochran […] The post Cultural Christianity and Coming Back From the COVID-19 Crisis appeared first on Child Discipleship.

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In a world with so many unknowns and shades of gray, leadership hard. Everyone has an opinion and leaders are just humans who have said yes to the call. The Living Wholehearted Podcast brings leaders in the home, work, and community honest conversations and practical tools to help with the people issues keeping leaders up at night. After reflecting on a year of living and leading through a global pandemic, the Mattsons wanted to address two important relevant questions:   1) What does the future of the church look like in the months and years ahead? 2) What is the church’s right response to the LGBTQ+ community and those trying to grow in their faith journey?   Our guest, Pastor Bill Towne, helps unravel what’s at the heart of each of these questions. Whether you agree with Bill or not, he shares some incredibly loving and insightful wisdom, so listen in!   After almost forty years in full-time ministry and leading Rolling Hills Community Church (just outside Portland, Oregon), Bill has been engaging these questions with many leading pastors around the world, including colleagues from his alma mater, Western Seminary.   If you want to hear more from Bill, check out episode 17 and 18 where we unpack leadership, marriage, and identity with Bill and his wife, Kathy. You can find more from Bill Towne at www.rollinghills.org or follow at @rhchurch If you want more quality resources on the topics of church, faith, and the LGBTQ+ community, check out Biblical scholar, international speaker and author, Preston Sprinkle @prestonsprinkle with the Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender. His books include, People Be Loved, Living in a Gray World, and his most recent on transgender called Embodied.   Follow us @living_wholehearted, @terramattson, and @mycourageousgirls and follow/subscribe to our weekly podcast for more incredible interviews, including Preston Sprinkles coming late 2021. When you sign up for our monthly newsletters on our website, www.livingwholehearted.com, you join the movement to shrink our integrity gaps and you get entered to win a monthly give-away that includes books written by many of our podcast guests. This month we are giving away a copy of The Cure for Groups by Trueface President, Robby Angel (coming soon in Episode #76). 

We sat down with Jacob Scrimpshire, Discipleship Pastor at Rolling Hills Community Church, to discuss what it really means to disciple our kids. He walks parents through spiritual practices they should be practicing themselves, and offers encouragement for the parent who thinks they are too late to start discipling their child.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! From everyone at Stay Forth Designs we hope that even in the midst of these interesting times you have a blessed day with your those closest to you. On today's episode of the podcast Alan sits down with Jeff and Terra Mattson for a great conversation about warning signs leaders need to be aware of and pay attention to. Jeff and Terra recently spoke at our Healthy Leaders Summit.  About Jeff and Terra Living Wholehearted founders Jeff & Terra Mattson are passionate about living lives that reflect integrity, healing, and authenticity. They met in 1998 at Seattle Pacific University where they first began to hone their skills and passion for leadership and relationships under Psychologists and relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, Theologians Drs. Tim & Kerry Dearborn and Dr. Rick Steele, as well as attorney and change-agent, Dr. Skip Lee. Later influences have included CEO & Executive Director of the Charitable Murdock Trust Dr. Steve Moore, Bill Thralls and Bruce McNicol of Trueface Ministries, Dr. Michelle Watson-Canfield of the Abba Project, Dr. Ken Canfield of the National Center for Fathering, and their own Pastor and his wife, Bill & Kathy Towne. Together, Jeff & Terra have over 20 years of experience in the helping professions and leadership development. Jeff holds a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington and has decades of experience as a leader in start-up companies, family businesses, and non-profit organizations including universities and ministry settings. Since 2011, he has worked with business and organizational leaders to develop their potential and solve the people-issues that keep them up at night!  He is master-level certified in the Core Values Index (CVI) and a certified facilitator of Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott’s SYMBIS program (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts).  Some of his organizational development clients include TriMet, ASSIST International, Bridgewell Resources, Subway, Stoel Rives Law Firm, The Dentist Off Main, Door to Grace, and Rolling Hills Community Church. Terra holds a master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from George Fox University in Portland, Oregon. She is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor and now works as an executive coach. For the last fifteen years, she has run a thriving private practice while presenting to women, couples, and leaders in various settings including the American Association of Christian Counselors World Conference (2009, 2011, 2017). She is the Clinical Director for Living Wholehearted Counseling and has served as an adjunct professor with George Fox University’s Graduate Counseling Department. She has previous experience in community mental health, human resources, entrepreneurship, and pastoral/church ministries. She is the author of Courageous: Being Daughter Rooted in Grace (David C. Cook, 2020) and the visionary for the Courageous Gathering, a virtual conference-on-the-go resourcing women for the issues of today.  Together, Jeff and Terra co-authored Shrinking the Integrity Gap: Between What Leaders Preach and Live (David C. Cook, 2020) and founded a global movement, Courageous Girls, an online resource to help moms navigate the needs of their daughters at every stage of their growing years. They are the co-hosts of the Living Wholehearted Podcast and run the Living Wholehearted Lodge and Retreat. They truly enjoy having to live what they preach as they teach, speak, write, and lead together.  The Mattson’s and the Living Wholehearted Team are a trusted resource for the community. Many people ask how counseling, leadership coaching, and organizational development all go together. It’s simple. Though we all try to compartmentalize our lives, we were never meant to live that way. Attempting to segregate our heart from our mind, or our work from our home, or our pain from our story, impacts all of our relationships, with ourselves, God, and others. Combining the disciplines of counseling, coaching, and organizational development makes for a well-rounded approach that is rarely offered. Their clinical team of counselors help those who are ready to embrace their pain and walk towards wholeness. Their executive coaches and organizational leadership team come alongside business and organizational leaders who seek to help their people thrive at work and life.  Often this means helping leaders unravel the complexities of relationships within their particular venues. Whether a family or a large organization, all are systems made up of the most valuable resources…people. Living Wholehearted was formed to help these systems thrive, and then influence for the greater good. Jeff & Terra currently live outside Portland, Oregon raising their two teen daughters. In their spare time, they love adventures in the great outdoors, including fly-fishing, camping, and outdoor movies. Jeff is a singer/songwriter and lover of all things college football (Go Ducks!). Terra enjoys painting with her youngest daughter or reading a book alongside with her oldest. She loves deep conversations alongside a gooey caramel latte and long walks on the beach (with or without Jeff). Some of their favorite authors and thinkers include Bob Dylan, Henri Nouwen, Dietrich Bonheoffer, the guys at Trueface Ministries (Bill, Bruce, & John), Curt Thompson, and of course, C.S. Lewis. Connect with Jeff and Terra Living Wholeharted Take your next right step Leadership Unboxed Right Side Up Journal Explore Coaching

Sometimes we want to talk about hard issues, but we are unsure where to start or how to maintain civility while holding to our convictions. Joi Hailey, Associate Worship Pastor at Rolling Hills Community Church just outside Portland, OR, is an African American female leader who is engaging and helping others to engage in these hard conversations with love, compassion, and hope. She shares her own story of finding her voice. Racism is a part of our current reality and Joi brings fresh insights. Listen in as Joi and Terra try to model how to talk systemic racism, white privilege, social media, and other relevant issues for such a time as this. We think you will find courage and hope in this conversation.    You can find more about Joi’s music on youtube and itunes. Thank you for leaving a review.  We all know these help others find the message of Living Wholehearted. We are so grateful for you and the partnership we have with our listeners. 

Youth are struggling with big needs right now. With a global pandemic, isolation, racial tensions, and more, teenagers are having even bigger emotions like anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideations. Youth leaders are often on the frontlines, joining the team to help our teens process life. We decided to talk with two of the best professional youth pastors we know, who have been in ministry for a long long time. They help us understand the needs of our teens and bring encouragement to youth leaders who are trying to figure out their place right now, may even be facing burnout. Most youth pastors only make it 2 years and we would love to see this statistic change. Pastors Jen Guldbranson and Tyler Eaton bring authentic and rich wisdom for parents, teens, and for those serving today. And… they happen to be our daughter’s youth pastors at Rolling Hills Community Church, just outside Portland, OR. So we are biased.   Thank a Youth Pastor today. They need our encouragement these days. Learn more at www.rollinghills.org or follow @rhstudents_ms    If you are a youth leader, grab Shrinking the Integrity Gap: Between What Leaders Preach & Live (at any retailer) and use this as a guide to help you navigate these rougher times. Infact, in the early chapters, we share some of our own experience as youth pastors in the heart of Seattle,WA and how that shaped much of what we do today. We are rooting for you!

Van interviews Shaun Miller, Technical Director at Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin, TN.www.rollinghills.church thesrm.com twitter @shaunmiller Theme song: On High (instrumental version) by Bryon Bos.

In this two-part podcast conversation, we spent time talking about COVID-19 and the potential we have, as parents, to be incredibly intentional with our families in this uncertain but unique season. We spoke with Kathy Koon, Counseling Director at Rolling Hills Community Church, and Nic Allen, Pastor of our Rolling Hills Nashville Campus. Along with our hosts, they offered great ideas, encouragement, and thoughts about how God could be using this season to transform the lives of our families today!

Here it is...part 2. We know you have been waiting patiently to hear more from Bill and Kathy about their marriage, parenting, and grand-parenting. Don't you just love how honest they are? Bill and Kathy shared so much wisdom in episode 17, we just had to keep going. Listen as they continue with an honest look at identity, burnout and the common vulnerabilities many leaders face. Just a reminder if you didn't catch it the first time, Bill is currently the lead pastor of Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualatin, OR and Kathy is founder of Divine Threads, a non-profit dedicated to helping disadvantaged women. Learn more about both these organizations at www.rollinghills.org or www.divinethreads.org. You can also hear Kathy Towne at the InCourage 2020 Gathering on March 13 & 14. She is one of our keynote speakers and is also speaking with her three daughters about what really matters in the end. www.incouragegathering.com 

We cannot wait for you to glean from this seasoned couple! From depression to handling criticism, to vulnerabilities as a leader, you will learn so much from these two. After close to forty years of pastoral ministry and marriage, Bill and Kathy have three grown daughters and many grandchildren in the mix. They have seen it all and share honestly, openly, and with humility. Bill is currently the lead pastor of Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualatin, OR and Kathy is the founder of Divine Threads, a non-profit dedicated to helping disadvantaged women. Listen carefully - as we think there is a nugget for everyone! Learn more at www.rollinghills.org or www.divinethreads.org.  You can also hear Kathy Towne at InCourage 2020 Gathering on March 13 & 14. She is one of our keynote speakers and is also speaking with her three daughters about what really matters in the end. Visit Incouragegathering.com to learn more and register for this powerful resource conference held at Rolling Hills Community Church.

Today we’ll talk with retired judge Tom Kohl, about the latest Paid in Full progress report and Jason Williams, executive director of Taxpayer Association of Oregon, on the ‘no carbon tax’ campaign. We’ll also talk with Terra Mattson, about her book “Courageous: being daughters rooted in grace” (Cook) and the InCourage Gathering: Let’s Talk About It! Women’s Conference, March 13-14, at Rolling Hills Community Church. For details go to incouragegathering.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we broadcast live from Mission Connexion Northwest 2020, One Body, One Voice, One Mission, at Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualitan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! To begin a new year and decade, we sat down with Jeff Simmons, Lead Pastor of Rolling Hills Community Church and author of Immeasurably More. Jeff encourages parents to be bold and intentional to raise kids who love Jesus with all they are!

Today we’ll talk with Anthony Siegrist, author of Speaking of God: An Essential Guide to Christian Thought (Herald Press) and Steven Curtis Chapman about the upcoming Acoustic Christmas Concert, Sun, December 15th at Rolling Hills Community Church, Tualatin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’ll talk with Michelle Van Loon, author of “Born to Wander: Recovering the Value of Our Pilgrim Identity” (Moody), Heritage Foundation trade economist Tori Whiting, on temporarily averting an EU trade war, and Date Night PDX performers Kristin & Danny Adams of Laughter is the Best Medicine. Date Night PDX, is this Saturday, July 28, at Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualatin. For information go to www.datenightpdx.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we broadcast live from Mission Connexion 2018, at Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualitan. There is Hope!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of the Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast, William talks with Pastor Jeff Simmons, Lead Pastor of Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin, Tennessee. Tweet your takeaways using the hashtag #Vandercast, and join our Facebook group for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and giveaways. www.facebook.com/groups/vandercast/ Want to grow your church leadership in the new year? Vanderbloemen Academy is an exclusive, online training program for church leaders everywhere. Don't miss this opportunity to grow you, grow your team, and grow your church! Visit VanderbloemenAcademy.com for more information. Also, check out our upcoming Lead Pastor and Executive Pastor Coaching Networks. These are 6 days of in-person, roundtable coaching from today's top leaders in ministry. Spots are going fast, so don't miss your opportunity! For more info and to register, visit www.vanderbloemen.com/coaching.

What We Heard & What It Means: Alex, like any of us, is a man with a past and a story: tragic occurrences, painful addiction, and even a childhood diagnosis. All this could have drawn Alex far from God, but through it all there was a sense that God was always in pursuit. Like many men, Alex needs to see things and figure things out for himself in his own time. Ultimately, what we heard was the story of a man who, by God’s power, overcame a great deal, and surrendered himself to Christ. Now, he leads his family, studies God’s word, makes church a priority, helps inmates with recovery and serves his community.   Alex is a man who is not afraid to share his story, even bear the parts that are difficult and shameful. It’s  a chance to give God the glory and illustrate His power to save and redeem things that seem beyond hope. God continually pursued Alex through relationships with His people. God provided mentors, pastors, and even a persistent neighbor [MLN guest Peter Goodwin] to point Alex to salvation and ultimately his surrender. It was Peter that eventually helped Alex connect back to church and even follow through with believer’s baptism, a step of faith that had eluded Alex for years.   What we Do Next: Many times, MLN leans toward leadership lessons we can implement at home and in the workplace. These are certainly present here. However, this one leans towards a lifestyle of evangelism, sharing Christ with others. Alex’s story is a reminder that there are people everywhere who need us to faithfully, persistently, share Christ and invite to church, starting right next door. This should be a motivator for us to readily and willingly share Jesus without fear. Alex’s story also reminds us that there is always hope, and that it is a process. If any of us are starting 2018 in a place of pain, fear, or difficulty, Christ is the answer.   MLN Connections: To kick off the year, here are some resources provided by Rolling Hills Community Church that we would love to make available.   Counseling ServicesSalvation & Baptism Next Steps of FaithDiscipleship & Spiritual GrowthFinancial Peace & FreedomMarriage Support & Family Equipping   If you would like to pursue any of these options or if you need help with anything else please reach out and connect with Nic Allen, Discipleship Pastor.                

In Season 1, Episode 5, we talked to Nic Allen who is the Lead Pastor for Discipleship at Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin, TN and is a regular speaker at kid’s camp for Crossings. Nic is originally from North Carolina and has a BA degree in Applied Communications from Appalachian State University and an MA in Christian Education from Dallas Baptist University. He joined the staff at Rolling Hills in 2007 and is passionate about helping families grow to know God and follow Jesus. He and his wife Susan have three kids, Lillie Cate, Nora Blake, and Simon. HubTalk is hosted by Jeremy Griswold and Kevin Hall. Jeremy is a creatively reliable system builder seeking to advance the gospel in every circumstance. He is the Director of Event Productions and Event Technology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, as well as, the founder of The Mourning Soul and Big Bear Media. He blogs regularly about leadership, productivity, hospitality, and media at jeremygriswold.com. Kevin is the Director of Programming and The Hub: For Youth and Family Ministries at Crossings. He has been involved with in youth and college ministry for over 25 years and just finished his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology at Southern Seminary. The resources highlighted for this podcast are Jim Hamilton’s book What is Biblical Theology?: A Guide to the Bible’s Story, Symbolism, and Patterns, which is a great overview of the single story of the Bible, giving the reader an introduction to biblical theology. We also mentioned David Murray’s book Exploring the Bible: A Bible Reading Plan for Kids, which is not only a reading plan but is set up to give kids the opportunity to see the big picture of the Bible’s message. Discipleship was another topic we discussed and gave David Platt’s book Follow Me: A Call to Die. A Call to Live, which gives us the place where discipleship begins in what following Christ really is. Last, we mentioned Mark Dever’s book Discipling: How to Help Others Follow Jesus, which is a book from 9 Marks that show how we are to be obedient in making disciples or to show what it means to help others follow Christ in everyday life. HubTalk Show Notes S1E5 A Strategy for Family Ministry: “To leverage the family where discipleship happens” http://youthandfamilyhub.org/podcasts/ From the Hub: For Youth & Family Ministry this is HubTalk a ministry based podcast that is based on conversations with those in children’s, youth, and family ministry. In this podcast, we will be tapping into the wisdom and experience of those who have a track record of faithful ministry to edify, encourage, and equip you where God has placed you in ministry.

In this episode of the Men's Leadership Network Podcast, Jeff Simmons, Lead Pastor of Rolling Hills Community Church, talks with David Thomas, L.M.S.W., who is the director of family counseling at Daystar Counseling in Nashville, TN. He has co-written several books including Intentional Parenting and Raising Boys and Girls. Jeff and David chat about healthy ways to discipline as a father and parent.

Lead Pastor of Rolling Hills Community Church, Jeff Simmons, talks with American Ninja Warrior finalist Travis Rosen. Travis is a husband, father, former All-American Gymnast for the University of Iowa, a fierce competitor, and a follower of Christ. They talk about how to tackle obstacles head-on with a Christ-like focus and what it means for Travis to be an American Ninja Warrior.

In Week 4 of our MLN broadcast, Jeff Simmons (Lead Pastor of Rolling Hills Community Church) talks with Dave Anderson, a retired Naval Aviator, Top Gun Instructor, husband, and father about what "Fight or Flight" means to him with regards to relationships. More information about Men's Leadership Network can be found on our website.

"Rolling Hills Community Church is a people of God reaching out, growing up, and giving all." This statement sums up Rolling Hills and Lead Pastor, Jeff Simmons, teaches on the third aspect...giving all...in this weeks teaching.

Men's Leadership Network | February 26, 2015 In the first edition of our Men's Leadership Network, Jeffrey Reed, the Director of Kids Ministry at Lifeway Church Resources, shares with Jeff Simmons, Lead Pastor at Rolling Hills Community Church, about what it takes to be a great father.

Overwhelming and growing concerns around anxiety, identity, sexuality, and gender confusion are a few of the topics that we are venturing down today. Join us in this honest, real and thoughtful conversation as we seek to understand the current state of the Church (capital C) and the cultural needs of our times. Aaron has been the Worship Arts Pastor at Rolling Hills Community Church in outside Portland, OR since 2003 where he leads worship and shares teaching responsibilities. Before pastoring at Rolling Hills, Aaron spent several years in Nashville, TN working as an accountant for RCA/Sony/Arista Records, as well as performing on stage and in the studio. He's been writing and leading music for the greater Church for over 25 years, exploring the unique role that music plays in our understanding of God and our connection to Him. In 2016, he released an album called ‘HYMNS' that revisits many of the songs that were formative in his own faith journey and are now part of his family's life. He's finishing up his Master's in Applied Biblical Leadership program at Western Seminary and is married to his beautiful bride, Christina and raising three teen daughters where he tries to assail them with his quality Dad Jokes.Aaron DoerrInstagram: @doerrjamswebsite: doerrjams.comLink to his Hymns album Life together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer I am not my ownI am not my own lyricsStory behind the songWe LOVE that you've decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you're a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.   Until next time, be the leader you would follow! Grateful for you,Jeff & Terra To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to: INSTAGRAM@TerraMattson@Living_Wholehearted@MyCourageousGirls FACEBOOK@WeAreLivingWholehearted@MyCourageousGirls WEBSITESLivingWholehearted.comTerraMattson.com MyCourageousGirls.com RESOURCESShrinking the Integrity Gap Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in GraceDear Mattsons Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters