Mission Ridge Church Podcast

This week on Footnotes: Logan, Jenn, and Rob discuss all kinds of fun stuff surrounding the story of Jacob getting hoodwinked by Laban and the mama drama that ensues!

Continuing through the life of Jacob and his families legacy, Logan Daily gives a sermon about how reverting to our old habits can lead to big messes. Sermon Notes: Genesis 29 Genesis 30:1-24 Phillippians 3:12-15 *Implication: * Accepting God’s call on your life doesn’t magically stop you from making messes. You still have to put in the effort required to mature. Your Next Step: Wrestle with the question, “Am I putting down the tools of my past?” Wrestle with the question, “Am I living in a manner that reflects the forgiveness I have received?” Actively pursue spiritual growth.

This week on Footnotes: Rob, Logan, and Jenn discuss biblical rules for multiple wives, marrying your cousin, and some extra content about the ladder in Jacob's dream.

Rob Croyle continues through the story of Jacob and Esau, with a look at more blessings and the reactions to those blessings. Sermon Notes: Genesis 27:41-46 Genesis 28 Matthew 28:19-20 Implication #1: ** When we blame others, it leads to death. When we honestly evaluate ourselves, it leads to life. **Your Next Step: Think of someone you are in conflict with. Evaluate your part and talk with someone close about what you learn. Implication #2: God is big enough to include your mistakes in His Plan. Your Next Step: Put yourself in position to listen to God. Don’t let your mistakes stop you; keep moving. Implication: God’s blessings are coming; will you trust Him? Your Next Step: Identify where you have not trusted God; make a plan to move forward in faith.

This week on Footnotes: Logan, Jenn, and Rob discuss chutzpah, the weirdness in how Isaac's lineage is told, blindness, and blessings. *Show Notes: * Aleph Beta Video connecting Isaac's blessing with the binding of Isaac. – https://www.alephbeta.org/playlist/isaac-blesses-esau-story BEMA Podcast, "Isaac's Eyes" – https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/217

Continuing our series looking at Isaac and Jacob, Rob Croyle delivers a message that challenges us be willing to go after things and also to examine the lens we use to view the world. Sermon Notes: Genesis 18:17-19 Genesis 25:19-34 Genesis 26:34-35 Genesis 27 1 Peter 3:8-9 Deuteronomy 8:10 *Implications: * God chose to move His Kingdom forward through imperfect chutzpah instead of talented apathy. God’s blessing is not limited; be a blessing everywhere you go to everyone you come in contact with. Your Next Steps: Align your passions with God’s Kingdom, then start moving. Develop a good eye. Read Jesus. Start by blessing God for what you have.

This week on Footnotes: Rob, Jenn, and Logan talk about wells, nerd out and dig into Genesis 25:6, discuss hearing God's voice, and talk about the term "caressing" from the story this week.

Rob Croyle continues our journey through Genesis with a look what the story of Isaac in chapter 26 teaches us about legacy and blessings *Sermon Notes: * Genesis 26:1-33 Luke 6:28 Matthew 6:31-33 Implications: The legacy we receive is messy; we will need to learn to live our own legacy. Our best legacy is lived out when we choose to make God’s name great. Your Next Sfteps: Inventory the legacy you have received. When you face conflict, ask the Lord, “What do you want me to learn from this?” Build your altar before your tents.

This week on Footnotes: Logan, Jenn, and Rob laugh at our failings, explain a couple things about Genesis 1-11, discuss Rob's theory about the Prodigal connection, and ponder the impact of the events of Genesis 25:1-11. Show Notes: Website for Sarah Salviander : https://sixdayscience.com/six-days-2/ Keturah/Hagar Midrash: https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/keturah-midrash-and-aggadah

Logan Daily begins a series that will continue through the book of Genesis with the lives of Isaac and Jacob. This prequel reminds us of some of the important concepts and themes that we have seen in our two previous series in Genesis and teases upcoming themes. Sermon Notes: “In the Beginning” | Jan 5 - Feb 23, 2020 (Genesis 1-11) First sermon of the series –> https://missionridge.fireside.fm/1-5-20 “The Partner God Pursues” | Apr 19 - Jun 21, 2020 (Genesis 12-24) First sermon of the series –> https://missionridge.fireside.fm/4-19-20 Genesis 25:1-11 *Implication: * Abraham was invited to partner with God to plant a seed. That seed has become a kingdom; you have a choice in how you carry that legacy. Your Next Steps: Review “In the Beginning” series. Review “The Partner God Pursues” series.

This week on Footnotes: Logan and Jenn discuss a various things that didn't fit into the sermon on Sunday and interview Robin Sertell from The Abortion Survivors Network. For more information about The Abortion Survivors Network please visit their website: https://abortionsurvivors.org Robin can be reached here email: info@robinsertell.com www.robinsertell.com https://abortionsurvivors.org/speakers/

Jenn Bartlett closes out the Family Values series with the story of Hannah and a message about waiting on God and dealing with unmet expectations. Bonus: Jess Pienaar gives a quick presentation about the work that Child Bridge does here in Missoula. *Sermon Notes: * 1 Samuel 1:12-17 1 Samuel 1:19-20 Psalm 37:4 *Implication: * We need to lay our unmet expectations at God’s feet, trusting that he sees the story from beginning to end. Your Next Steps: Don’t buy the lie that your God given desires are bad. Share them with God. Also share with your community. Pray: “Show me what I am responsible for, show me my part and empower me to do it, and reveal to me the things I need to release to you.” When God reveals what he is doing, you have to take the next step.

This week on Footnotes: Logan, Jenn, and Rob discuss some other aspects of the story of Ruth that didn't make it into the sermon.

Rob Croyle continues our series looking at various aspects of relationship that can make family difficult. This week uses the story Ruth and Naomi to teach us how we can help those around us who are struggling spiritually. Sermon Notes: Ruth 1-4 Leviticus 23:22 Deuteronomy 23:3-4 *Implications: * You cannot resolve the spiritual struggles of others, but you can be present with them. Your generosity (in all its forms) can reveal the heart of God to those struggling spiritually. *Your Next Steps: * Pray, asking God to set the timetable. Continue to build relational capital. Share your “God stories”. All of them. Even the hard ones. Seek ways to undo the curse they lived; only do your part though.

This week on Footnotes: Logan, Rob, and Jenn discuss some extra footnotey-goodness surrounding the story of Saul and David. David and Goliath, Saul's spear, coping mechanisms, and the other expected dose of silliness.

Rob Croyle continues our series looking at various aspects of relationship that can make family difficult. This week uses the story of Saul, David, and Jonathan to teach us about what to do when we people we love are self-destructing. *Sermon Notes: * 1 Samuel 18-19 1 Samuel 20:34 Maladaptive Coping Mechanisms: behaviors that make us feel better in the short term, but in the long-term, they are very harmful. They include eating disorders, self-harm, alcohol & substance abuse, sexual promiscuity, shoplifting, risk-taking behavior and compulsive lying. *Implications: * Watching someone close adopt a harmful coping skill can be painful. God seeks to restore them; you can only do your part though. We all have collected a variety of coping skills; as God seeks to restore you, He leads you to develop the healthiest coping responses. *Your Next Steps: * Invest in the God-given communities that will journey with you towards wholeness. Stay true to God, stay consistent, and stay connected.

This week on Footnotes: Logan, Rob, and Jenn discuss Thanos snap analogies, birth order exceptions, and all things design related.

Rob Croyle continues our series looking at various aspects of relationship that can make family difficult. This week looks at an interaction between Mary and Martha, with implications as to how we should value people who are designed different than ourselves. Sermon Notes: Luke10:38-42 James 4:1 Genesis 1:26-27 Genesis 2:10, 15 Implications: God has purpose for you in your relationships; He placed you there, He specifically designed you, and He values your voice. God has purpose for all your relationships; He placed them there, He specifically designed them, and He values their voice. Your Next Steps: Explore your God-given image, and theirs. Learn to live out your design redemptively. When you see needs that you are designed to solve; engage! Choose to value boundaries.

This week on** Footnotes: **Logan, Rob, and Jenn discuss lost sheep, lost coins, the origins of corn, pharaoh quotes, and maybe a couple rabbit trails. BONUS: Logan is completely vindicated by the guitar.

Logan Daily starts a new series that will examine various aspects of relationship that can make family difficult. This first week looks at the parable of the prodigal son and what we can learn about restoring peace after conflict. Sermon Notes: Family: The primary metaphor for the Church in the New Testament is that of family. The entire Biblical narrative is relationally driven and seeks to bring peace between peoples. We will fight for healthy relationships over anything else to build healthy community. Luke 15:1-2 Luke 15:11-32 Kezazah: “cutting off” James 1:20-21 *Implication: * God cares about the conflict happening in your family. Seek him to understand how he wants to restore peace. Your Next Steps Watch, Pray, and Prepare to welcome the lost back. Celebrate when lost people are found/resurrected. Disciple those that are seeking resurrection.