
Episodes

Monday May 25, 2020
039: How Songwriters Write Songs
Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
Ever wonder how your favorite song came to be? On this episode, Ryan Lehtinen talks with worship leaders Aric Harding and Tanner Smith about collaboration and the creative process that goes into writing a song. They also discuss the story behind Clear Creek Community Church’s latest song “Fighting Words.”

Monday May 18, 2020
038: Children/Teen Mental Health and the Gospel
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
On this episode Rachel Chester talks with Lindsey Lehtinen, a licensed therapist, about the unique struggles that children and teens go through and how the gospel applies to them. They also discuss how parents can disciple their children in this season.

Monday May 11, 2020
037: Go Outside – Worshiping God in Nature
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
Are you experiencing cabin fever? In this season where many of us have spent more time than usual at home, you’ve probably felt the urge to go outside and enjoy the world around us. On this episode, Ryan Lehtinen talks with Greg Poore about enjoying God’s creation as a way to worship him. So go outside, take a walk as you listen to this episode, and gain a greater appreciation for God’s fingerprints on everyday life.

Monday May 04, 2020
036: Mom Guilt
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
While many things are different right now, one thing that is not new is the reality of "mom guilt." In fact, many moms feel the pressure of not doing enough or being enough even more in this season. On this episode, Rachel Chester talks with Jennefer Arrington and Mandy Turner about what mom guilt is, where it comes from, and how we can encourage each other to find freedom and rest from it.

Monday Apr 27, 2020
035: The Blessings and Dangers of Technology When Everything Goes Online
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
People have been forced to connect using technology now more than ever. Overnight, what could only be experienced “offline” had to be moved “online”—engaging in the life of the church, connecting with friends and family, and going to work or school. Everything is online now, at least temporarily. On this episode, Ryan Lehtinen talks with Aaron Lutz and Lance Lawson about how the technology that makes this possible is a blessing, but it’s limitations and dangers still exist. They also discuss what they hope to learn personally and as a church from this season.

Monday Apr 20, 2020
034: God at Work in Houston Churches
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Although many things are shut down or altered around us, God has been at work among churches and church plants across the Houston area. Ryan Lehtinen recently talked with Chad Clarkson, the executive director of the Houston Church Planting Network, to hear how established and new churches are weathering COVID-19 and how they are seeing God move in new and powerful ways.

Monday Apr 13, 2020
033: Loving Your Neighbor During a Stay-at-Home Order
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Driven by the desire to love their neighbors with the love they’ve received in the gospel, many people are asking how they can serve the community during this season. Obviously, the answer to question isn’t so straight forward during a stay-at-home order. On this episode, Ryan Lehtinen talks with Chris and Amy Alston about ways people are loving their neighbors already and how you can too.

Monday Apr 06, 2020
032: The Resurrection of Jesus – History or Hoax?
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Did the resurrection really happen or was it all just made up? On this week of Easter, Ryan Lehtinen sat down with Bruce Wesley & Yancey Arrington to discuss the most compelling evidence for the historical reality of the resurrection of Jesus. They also talk about the hope the resurrection offers for us today.

Monday Mar 30, 2020
031: How to Have Real Community in a Digital World
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Our community has been ordered to shelter at home and engage in social distancing. As a church, we have suspended all in-person gatherings until further notice. But, does that mean you have to miss out on real relationships? On this episode, Ryan Lehtinen talks with Karl Garcia and Jon Crump about how to have real community in a digital world.

Monday Mar 23, 2020
030: Advice for the Reluctant Homeschool Parent
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
As a result of schools closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents have unexpectedly had to start homeschooling their kids during this time. To help parents newly tasked with educating their kids, Ryan Lehtinen sits down with experienced teacher and former homeschool parent Jennefer Arrington to encourage parents and discuss things she’s learned over the years.