Real Life Ministry

Ryan Rice
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A podcast for Christians living in America. Talking about the constant struggles that we face in life. Teaching and educating the followers of Jesus Christ to Live Free and Live Strong. 

  1. 12h ago

    We Need A Biblical Framework For Wokeism Islamism Anti-Semitism And Socialism

    I share why I think God is stirring something in our country, starting with a personal update that turns into a bigger conversation about faith, truth, and freedom. I also announce a new training event and give a practical update on our upcoming Israel trip and how to join us.  • excitement about the Charles Wesley Godwin concert and what faith-forward art can signal in the culture  • why I see a renewed spiritual hunger among young people and young men  • announcement of a special event designed to equip believers to think biblically about culture-shaping ideas  • overview of the four major topics: wokeism, Islamism, anti-Semitism, and socialism  • what it means to build convictions from Scripture instead of reacting to headlines  • event logistics, featured speakers, and plans for a live Q&A  • Israel update, safety note, and details for the September Holy Land journey  If you found any of what you heard today helpful, please share it with others who may benefit. And if you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us.

  2. Aug 7

    Leaving The American Dream For Gospel Work In Scotland | Part 2 of 2

    We talk with Caleb and Kelly about what ministry looks like in Scotland when church life can feel Sunday-only and people on the margins assume they do not belong. We trace how recovery work, a community cafe, and a Kingdom-first approach to church planting create space for honest community and real hope.  • Sunday-centric church culture and the cost to deep community • Celebrate Recovery in Scotland and adapting recovery ministry for outsiders • The overdose crisis and the on-the-ground realities of serving people in addiction • Food bank touchpoints and building trust with neighbors • A church-owned community cafe as a practical outreach hub • Why new churches reach new people and how to avoid a territorial mindset check out the ref. Tim Keller article. click here • Gratitude for America and learning to honor multiple cultures  • A vision for a multiethnic church in international Edinburgh  • Generational patterns around family life and delayed parenting  If you  would share this with a friend, especially as it comes to just understanding the importance and the role of living our faith out far beyond our comfort zones.  If you found any of what you heard today helpful, please share it with others who may benefit.  And if you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us.

    Leaving The American Dream For Gospel Work In Scotland | Part 2 of 2

  3. Jul 31

    Leaving The American Dream For Gospel Work In Scotland | Part 1 of 2

    We sit down with Caleb and Kelly Bales to talk about leaving comfort behind and following God’s call to serve in post-Christian Scotland. We explore what faithfulness looks like when the culture is skeptical, the work is tiring, and you still want to raise kids who love Jesus and hold the line with courage.  • Caleb and Kelly’s calling shaped through prayer, fasting, and community discernment  • Choosing obedience over comfort after buying a home in Arizona  • Repenting of the American dream when good gifts become idols  • Why Scotland and much of Europe feels post-Christian  • The reality of low church attendance and unhealthy congregations  • Parenting and discipleship in a secular school environment  • Building an open home culture where kids bring questions early  • Learning the ministry landscape through Edinburgh City Mission  • Holding to a long-term vision for church planting and multiplication  • The financial strain of UK visa changes and how support helps  Make sure you share it with a friend  You can visit us online at reallifeministry.us  If you would like to support the content that we put out please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us  You can find Caleb and Kelly online at balesonmission.com

    Leaving The American Dream For Gospel Work In Scotland | Part 1 of 2

  4. Jul 24

    Why Freedom Depends On Biblical Truth

    We talk about why truth is the source of real freedom and why Christians need courage when the culture or authorities pressure us to stay quiet. We trace that courage through Acts, connect it to what’s happening in countries crying out for freedom, and land on Scripture as our anchor in a post truth age. • Jesus’ promise that truth sets us free • America’s freedom tied to Creator given rights • Peter’s stand in Acts 5 and the call to obey God rather than man • Living before the audience of one instead of chasing approval • Biblical examples of resisting unjust commands in Exodus and Daniel • Venezuela and Iran as modern pictures of a global hunger for freedom • The Bible as the clearest source of truth in a post truth culture • Why we need churches and personal habits that prioritize truth If so, share it with a friend. Uh, let people know reallife ministry.us. And if you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us.

  5. Jul 17

    AI And Human Dignity | Special Interview with a Tech Savvy Pastor: Miles DeBenedictus | Part 2 of 2

    We talk through the real ethical questions behind artificial intelligence and transhumanism, and why the fight is ultimately about what a human person is. We leave with a sober but hopeful Christian worldview that uses technology for human flourishing without treating machines like people.  • Miles’s doctoral focus on AI ethics and apologetics  • A conflict of anthropologies shaping AI development  • Transhumanism and the promise of digital immortality  • Why AI can mimic consciousness without being conscious  • The risks of treating chatbots and avatars like persons  • Helpful uses of AI for learning and theological debate  • Human dignity grounded in the image of God  • Neural implants, genetic enhancement, and where wisdom says no  • Parenting and practical guardrails for tech use  • AI in warfare, drones, and the danger of removing humans from the loop  • Hope over fear and an optimistic future in Christ  Check Out My Stuff On Substack. If You Just Look For Pastor Miles At Substack, You’ll Find Articles That I’ve Written. Or If You Go To My Church Website, CCchurch.com Is Where All Of My Messages Are. Pastor Miles Is Where All The X Is.

    AI And Human Dignity | Special Interview with a Tech Savvy Pastor: Miles DeBenedictus | Part 2 of 2

  6. Jul 10

    Biblical AI Ethics | Special Interview with a Tech Savvy Pastor: Miles DeBenedictus | Part 1 of 2

    Ryan Rice talks with pastor and tech leader Miles De. Benedictus about why artificial intelligence is accelerating so quickly and why Christians need a biblical ethic to guide it. We explore AI agents, sermon prep tools, church leadership systems, and the real-world tradeoffs of convenience versus distraction for families and ministry.  • Miles’ pastoral background and technology roots  • Why AI ethics belongs in Christian ethics  • What “AI agents” change about oversight  • Gnomian AI and governing system behavior  • Sermon Brief as a sermon prep roadmap  • Clarifying mission vision and values in churches  • The Gutenberg press as a technology analogy  • Benefits and risks of screens in family life  • Self-driving cars and the hidden stress of driving  • Medical breakthroughs education shifts and job displacement risks  Share it with a friend and visit us at real life ministry.us.  If you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us.

    Biblical AI Ethics | Special Interview with a Tech Savvy Pastor: Miles DeBenedictus | Part 1 of 2

  7. Jul 3

    Live Panel Q&A: Israel, Islam, Iran and A Christian Response

    We close out the series with a live panel that tackles Israel, Islam, Iran, and the church’s responsibility to think and speak with biblical precision. We aim for conviction without hatred by separating people from politics and letting Scripture set the categories before the news cycle does.  • why we keep saying “think biblical before geopolitical”  • concerns about Islam as a theocratic political system and why religious liberty matters  • the case for resisting self-censorship and learning the core beliefs you want to critique  • what Scripture can and cannot be used to claim about supporting the modern state of Israel  • how Romans shapes the definition of a “true Jew” and why salvation is by grace through faith  • why replacement theology and confusion about covenants can feed anti-Semitism  • Zechariah in context and which covenant is being judged  • Iran’s ideology, the “axis of evil” framing, and America’s role in confronting evil  • why relational love and consistent Christian witness open doors with Jewish friends  You can go to Amazon to order your copy of the new book Think Biblical About the Geopolitical: Israel, Iran and America's Future  Remember to share with a friend to get those resources out.  You can visit us over at reallifeministry.us, scroll to the bottom of the page, and there you can reserve your spot for the Holy Land Tour.  If you found any of what you heard today helpful, please share it with others who may benefit. And if you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us.

    Live Panel Q&A: Israel, Islam, Iran and A Christian Response

  8. Jun 26

    One Mission, Two Teams. Israel and The Church: Pastor Ryan Rice

    We trace the rise of anti-Semitism as a moral and spiritual warning sign and refuse to treat it like just another news cycle. We walk from Genesis to Revelation to show God’s mission to bless the nations, why the church is grafted in by grace, and why Israel’s calling is not canceled.  • why traveling to Israel makes the Bible feel tangible and strengthens faith  • anti-Semitism as a modern “canary in the coal mine” and why silence is dangerous  • a brief biblical and historical arc of Jewish persecution from Pharaoh to the Holocaust to Oct 7, 2023  • the Abrahamic covenant and its promises of land, nation, blessing, and protection  • Israel’s purpose to be a light to the nations in Psalm 67 and Isaiah 49  • Jesus as salvation for Gentiles and glory for Israel, leading to the Great Commission  • Romans 11 and the warning against arrogance as the church is grafted into the olive tree  • adoption as a picture of inclusion without replacement, clarifying Israel and the church  • Revelation 7, future gospel advance, and the promise that God keeps his covenant  If you found any of what you heard today helpful, please share it with others who may benefit. And if you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at reallife ministry.us. While you're there, check out some of our episodes. And together, let's continue to educate and encourage Christians to live free and live strong.

    One Mission, Two Teams. Israel and The Church: Pastor Ryan Rice
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A podcast for Christians living in America. Talking about the constant struggles that we face in life. Teaching and educating the followers of Jesus Christ to Live Free and Live Strong. 

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  • Creator
    Ryan Rice
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Real Life Ministry
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    Real Life Ministry

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