Rediscovering Faith

Rev. Evan Ryder
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Join us as we dive into Scripture and faith through a fresh lens, offering thought-provoking discussions and new perspectives on God’s Word. This podcast invites you to rethink, rediscover, and deepen your spiritual journey, with every episode designed to spark reflection and transformation.

  1. 1H AGO

    Christ Gives Gifts | From Bystander to Builder Ep. 2

    Send us your questions and reflections! What if spiritual gifts were never meant to make us feel important—but to help us strengthen one another? In Episode 2 of From Bystander to Builder, Pastor Evan Ryder explores Ephesians 4:7–10 and 1 Peter 4:10, reflecting on how Christ continually supplies grace to His people for the building up of the Body of Christ. Too often, conversations about “spiritual gifts” become centered on personalities, platforms, or discovering what makes us unique. But the New Testament points us toward something deeper: Christ gives grace so believers can strengthen, encourage, and serve one another in love. In this episode, we discuss: What Paul means when he says Christ gives gifts to His peopleWhy spiritual maturity grows through participation, not passivityHow ordinary acts of faithfulness strengthen the ChurchThe danger of comparison and spectator ChristianityWhy encouragement, hospitality, compassion, and presence matter deeply in the Kingdom of GodThis episode is a reminder that no believer is insignificant in the life of the Church. Christ delights in using ordinary people to build a mature, stable, and loving community of faith. You may not feel impressive—but God still desires to work through your faithfulness. #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualGrowth #Ephesians4 #1Peter410 #Discipleship #ChristianLiving #FaithPodcast #RediscoveringFaith #ChurchLeadership #SpiritualMaturity #BibleTeaching #ChristianEncouragement #PastorEvanRyder #BodyOfChrist

    9 min

  2. 1D AGO

    You Were Made For More | Bystander to Builder Ep. 1

    Send us your questions and reflections! Why do so many Christians feel spiritually stuck? In the first episode of our new series, From Bystander to Builder, we explore the difference between passive faith and active discipleship. Drawing from Ephesians 4:1–6 and James 1:22, Pastor Evan Ryder reflects on how spiritual maturity is formed—not through observation alone, but through walking daily with Christ. Many people consume sermons, podcasts, worship music, and Christian content yet still struggle to experience deep spiritual growth. What if faith was never meant to remain passive? What if Jesus is inviting us into something deeper—something active, transformative, and life-giving? In this episode, we discuss:  Why passive Christianity often leads to spiritual stagnation  What spiritual maturity actually looks like  How obedience shapes our faith  Why modern culture constantly pulls us away from rootedness in Christ  The difference between being a bystander and becoming a builder This episode is an invitation to rediscover a faith that is alive, rooted, and growing. Welcome to From Bystander to Builder. #ChristianPodcast #FaithPodcast #Discipleship #SpiritualGrowth #Ephesians4 #James122 #ChristianLiving #RediscoveringFaith #PastorEvanRyder #ChurchGrowth #SpiritualMaturity #BibleTeaching #ChristianDiscipleship

    9 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Joining God Where He is Working

    Send us your questions and reflections! How do you actually live out your faith in everyday life? In the final episode of our Joining Jesus series, Pastor Evan Ryder brings everything together with a simple but powerful truth: God is already at work—and we are invited to join Him. In John 5:19, Jesus reveals how He lived: “The Son can do nothing by himself, but only what he sees the Father doing…” Jesus didn’t create His own mission—He paid attention to the Father and joined Him in what He was already doing. What if that’s how we’re meant to live too? In this episode, you’ll discover: How Jesus modeled a life of attentiveness and alignment with GodWhy the Christian life is not about doing more, but noticing moreThe shift from asking “What should I do for God?” to “Where is God already working?”How everyday moments become opportunities to participate in the mission of GodWhy availability matters more than abilityThis episode offers simple, practical ways to begin living a more aware, responsive, and participatory faith. If you’ve ever wondered: “How do I know what God wants me to do?”“How can I live out my faith in ordinary moments?”“Where is God working in my life right now?”…this conversation will help you take your next step. Because the mission of God is not something we create—it’s something we join. Scripture Reference: John 5:19Rediscovering Faith is a Christian podcast focused on discipleship, spiritual formation, and helping you experience a deeper relationship with God through Jesus Christ. #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Jesus #Discipleship #ChristianLiving #John5 #SpiritualGrowth #FollowJesus #KingdomOfGod #ServeOthers #RediscoveringFaith

    6 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Continuing Jesus | Why Church is More Than Attendance

    Send us your questions and reflections! What is the Church really meant to be? For many of us, church has become something we attend—a weekly service, a building, or a set of programs. But in the New Testament, the Church is something far more powerful. In Episode 4 of our Joining Jesus series, Pastor Evan Ryder explores how the Church is not just a place we go, but a people we belong to—and the primary way the work of Jesus continues in the world. Looking at the early Church in Acts 2:42–47, this episode challenges a consumer approach to faith and calls us into a life of participation, community, and shared mission. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why the Church is described as the “body of Christ”How the mission of Jesus was always meant to be communalThe difference between attending church and participating in itWhat the early Church can teach us about real discipleshipHow ordinary acts of service become part of God’s ongoing workThis episode invites you to rethink your role in the Church—not as a spectator, but as a participant in the mission of God. If you’ve ever wondered: “Do I really need to be connected to a church?”“What is my role in the body of Christ?”“How do I move from attending to engaging?”…this conversation will help you take your next step. Because the Church is not just where we gather—it’s how Jesus continues His work through us. Scripture Reference: Acts 2:42–47Rediscovering Faith is a Christian podcast focused on discipleship, spiritual formation, and helping you experience a deeper relationship with God through Jesus Christ. #ChristianPodcast #Church #Acts2 #Discipleship #ChristianLiving #BodyOfChrist #SpiritualGrowth #FaithCommunity #ServeOthers #KingdomOfGod #RediscoveringFaith

    6 min

  5. 6D AGO

    The Works of Jesus | What Are We Actually Called to Do?

    Send us your questions and reflections! What did Jesus mean when He said: “Whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do…”  — John 14:12 In Episode 3 of our Joining Jesus series, we tackle one of the most challenging and misunderstood statements in the Gospel of John. If we’re honest, many of us hear this and feel the tension:  We believe in Jesus… but are we actually doing the works He did? In this episode, Pastor Evan Ryder breaks down what “the works of Jesus” really are—and why they may be far more accessible than we think. You’ll discover: Why the works of Jesus are not just miraculous, but relational and restorativeHow Jesus revealed the heart of the Father through everyday interactionsWhat it looks like to love people intentionally in real lifeHow serving and restoring others is part of God’s ongoing workWhy inviting others into relationship with God is central to the missionThis episode reframes the Christian life from: pressure → participationperformance → presencestriving → joiningBecause the works of Jesus are not reserved for a few—they are the natural overflow of a life lived with Him. If you’ve ever wondered: “What does God actually want me to do?”“How do I live out my faith in everyday life?”“Am I missing what Jesus is calling me into?”…this episode will give you clarity and direction. Scripture References: John 14:12John 14:9Rediscovering Faith is a Christian podcast focused on discipleship, spiritual formation, and helping you experience a deeper relationship with God through Jesus Christ. #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Jesus #Discipleship #ChristianLiving #John14 #SpiritualGrowth #FollowJesus #ServeOthers #KingdomOfGod #RediscoveringFaith

    7 min

  6. MAY 5

    With Christ | Union with Jesus and the Life You Were Meant to Live

    Send us your questions and reflections! What does it mean to actually live with Christ? In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, we continue our Joining Jesus series by exploring one of the most powerful and often overlooked truths in the New Testament: union with Christ. The Apostle Paul uses this language again and again—we are crucified with Christ, buried with Christ, raised with Christ, and made alive with Christ. But what does that really mean for everyday life? In Galatians 2:20, Paul writes: “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me…” This is more than theology—it’s an invitation into a completely different way of living. In this episode, Pastor Evan Ryder unpacks: Why salvation is more than forgiveness—it’s participation in the life of JesusThe meaning behind Paul’s “with Christ” languageThe difference between imitation and participationHow union with Christ transforms daily lifeWhy walking with Jesus leads naturally into the mission of JesusMany of us have been taught to follow Jesus from a distance—but the Gospel invites us into something deeper: a shared life with Him. This episode will help you move from: striving → abidingeffort → relationshipisolation → unionIf you’ve ever wondered: “Why does my faith feel disconnected from everyday life?”“What does it mean for Christ to live in me?”“How do I actually walk with Jesus daily?”…this conversation will help bring clarity and direction. Scripture References: Galatians 2:20Romans 6:8Colossians 3:3Rediscovering Faith is a Christian podcast focused on discipleship, spiritual formation, theology, and experiencing a deeper relationship with God through Jesus Christ. #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Jesus #UnionWithChrist #Galatians220 #SpiritualGrowth #Discipleship #ChristianLiving #Theology #AbideInChrist #RediscoveringFaith

    7 min

  7. MAY 4

    Belief that Moves

    Send us your questions and reflections! What does it actually mean to believe in Jesus? In John 14:12, Jesus makes a shocking statement: “Whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do…”But what if belief is more than agreement?  What if faith was never meant to be passive? In Episode 1 of our new Joining Jesus series, Pastor Evan Ryder explores the difference between simply believing about Jesus and truly walking with Him. This episode challenges transactional views of salvation and reframes faith as a life of relationship, participation, and discipleship. Together, we’ll explore:  What Jesus meant by “the works that I do”  Why belief in the Gospel of John is relational trust  How modern Christianity can drift into passive faith  What it means to join Jesus in His work today  Why salvation is an invitation into life with God This episode is a call to move beyond admiration of Jesus into active participation with Him in everyday life. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions like:  “Why doesn’t my faith feel alive?”  “Am I truly following Jesus?”  “What does discipleship actually look like?”  “How do I participate in the mission of God?” …then this conversation is for you. Scripture References: John 14:12 Galatians 2:20 Mark 1:17 Rediscovering Faith is a Christian podcast focused on spiritual formation, discipleship, theology, Scripture, and experiencing deeper relationship with God through Jesus Christ. #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Jesus #Discipleship #SpiritualGrowth #John14 #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #Theology #FollowingJesus #Salvation #RediscoveringFaith

    7 min

  8. MAY 1

    Is God Still in Control?

    Send us your questions and reflections! Is God still in control—even when the world feels broken? In this episode of Rediscovering Faith, Pastor Evan Ryder explores the beloved hymn “This Is My Father’s World”, written by Maltbie D. Babcock. With its simple yet powerful declaration, this hymn reminds us that even in the midst of chaos, beauty, and brokenness—this world still belongs to God. Drawing from Psalm 19:1 and Colossians 1:17, this episode unpacks how creation reveals God’s presence, how we can remain grounded in His sovereignty, and why hope is still possible even when “the wrong seems oft so strong.” In a world filled with uncertainty, this conversation offers a steady reminder: God has not stepped away. He is still present. He is still at work. And He is still holding everything together. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world—or simply need to be reminded of God’s nearness—this episode will help you slow down, look again, and rediscover the truth that has always been there. Take a moment, breathe, and rediscover what faith can truly mean in your life.

    6 min
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Join us as we dive into Scripture and faith through a fresh lens, offering thought-provoking discussions and new perspectives on God’s Word. This podcast invites you to rethink, rediscover, and deepen your spiritual journey, with every episode designed to spark reflection and transformation.

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  • Creator
    Rev. Evan Ryder
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    178
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Rediscovering Faith
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