The Summit

The Summit RI
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We exist to engage young adults at different stages and equip them with the truths of the Bible. 

  1. Oct 23

    The Unseen Battle

    We talk about the unseen battle of spiritual warfare and why it shows up more in distraction, shame, and self-focus than in dramatic “scary” moments. We open up about addiction, temptation, anxiety, and relationships, then walk through Ephesians 6 to make the Armor of God feel practical for everyday life.  • Joe’s story of sobriety and God’s goodness through community  • Why spiritual warfare is real and not just mystical language  • The battle as good versus evil rather than us versus people  • How misdirected anger and blame distort our view of God  • Whether fear belongs in the conversation and where strength comes from  • Personal stories of slow compromise and customized temptation  • The hidden trap of self-worship and “normal” distractions  • Belt of truth as objective truth rooted in Scripture  • Breastplate of righteousness as guarding the heart through obedience  • Shoes of gospel readiness as courage to share Jesus  • Shield of faith as side-by-side protection in the local church  • Helmet of salvation as hope that steadies the mind  • Sword of the Spirit as Scripture read, memorized, and spoken

  2. Oct 20

    Are You Clipped In

    A tiny sign at the top of a climbing wall asked, “Are you clipped in?” That one sentence becomes a mirror for the biggest questions most of us avoid: what happens when we take our last breath, what we’re actually trusting, and whether “being a good person” can carry the weight of eternity. We talk about death, judgment, and the quiet ways we distract ourselves with plans that stop at this life. Then we open John 3 and sit with Nicodemus, a religious leader who looks like the safest bet for heaven, until Jesus interrupts him with a shockingly clear line: you must be born again. We unpack what that does and does not mean, why emotional moments are not the same as surrender, and how real spiritual change involves the old self dying and new desires being formed by God. The heart of it all is the great exchange: Jesus Christ trades His perfect life for our broken one, not because we earned it, but because grace is a gift. You’ll also hear a raw personal story of addiction, rock-bottom honesty, and the moment faith stopped being borrowed and became real. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “clipped in,” listen all the way through, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review with the question you’re still wrestling with.

  3. Oct 20

    Fall Fest 2026: LIVE Q&A

    We take live questions that people are almost afraid to say out loud, from church scandal and spiritual doubt to grief, prayer, and forgiveness. We keep it honest about what we know, what we do not know, and why surrender to Jesus is still worth it.  • seeing God’s goodness amid abuse and scandal and why character matters more than content  • redefining church as a body that practices accountability and care  • holding the tension between free will and God’s sovereignty without forcing a simple answer  • separating “made up religion” from the historical claims about Jesus and the resurrection  • navigating friendships with boundaries that protect faith while still loving people well  • sitting with grief and using comfort and presence to point toward Jesus  • treating “curse words” as a heart and tongue issue that can build up or tear down  • handling unanswered prayer, waiting, and seasons when God feels distant  • practicing forgiveness when reconciliation is not happening yet  • clarifying the gospel, assurance, and what surrender actually means  Don’t let that be the hindrance from you following Jesus. Like you can follow him here tonight.

  4. Oct 20

    We Need to Talk: Emotionalism

    We open a new We Need To Talk series by going straight at the topic many of us let run our lives: feelings. We share how emotions can be a real gift from God while still being unreliable guides unless we filter them through Scripture, wise community, and a Spirit-led daily walk.  • why our generation tends to quit when things feel hard  • emotions as God-given and human, not automatically sinful  • the heart as deceitful and the flesh as a constant pull  • using God’s Word as the primary filter for feelings  • letting trusted church people speak honestly into decisions  • why feelings don’t always show reality but do reveal the heart  • tracing emotions back to beliefs and values to find the real issue  • replacing lies with truth by taking thoughts captive to Christ  • practical decision-making steps for gray areas like dating and money  • Galatians 5 as a picture of flesh versus Spirit  • walking with God beyond Sunday emotions and spiritual highs  • discipline as spiritual nourishment even when desire is low  • treating emotional numbness as a check engine light, not an excuse  please see us after the service and we'd love to answer any questions, clarify anything.  if you want to stick around, ask questions, talk to some people.

  5. Sep 18

    We Need to Talk - Insulation

    The most dangerous faith problem isn’t always what we do, it’s who we stop being around. We dig into the threat of insulation, that slow drift into a Christian bubble where your world gets smaller, safer, and strangely less alive. You can love Jesus, show up to church, even grow in knowledge, and still wake up one day realizing you don’t have meaningful relationships with anyone far from God. That’s not just a scheduling issue; it’s a discipleship issue. We open Mark 2:15-17 where Jesus reclines at Matthew’s house with tax collectors and “sinners,” and the religious crowd can’t handle it. Jesus doesn’t flinch. He names himself a physician who comes for the sick, not for the people who feel fine. From there we talk about why Christians lose compassion, how comfort can quietly become an idol, and why heaven’s joy over one lost person matters for how we build friendships, plan hangouts, and spend our “me time.” We also pull in Luke 15 to ask a hard question: are we more excited about safe community or about repentance and salvation? Then we get practical with a micro panel: subtle signs of insulation at church, what to do when you feel unqualified or stuck in imposter syndrome, and how to build genuine relationships without treating anyone like an evangelism project. We share real ideas like starting small, trying again, thinking long-term, going two by two, and using everyday spaces like work, the gym, gaming nights, and hosting as places where the gospel can naturally come up. If this challenged you, subscribe, share it with a friend group, and leave a review so more people can find it. Where do you feel yourself getting insulated right now?

  6. Aug 27

    A Cost Worth Taking

    A dusty $4 painting sits ignored for years, then someone finally recognizes what it is and it sells for $200,000. The painting never changed, but the value someone saw in it changed everything. That’s the doorway we walk through to ask a question most of us avoid: what if the reason following Jesus feels so costly is because we haven’t truly seen what he’s worth? We open Matthew 13 with the way Jesus teaches in parables and why the same story can land like wisdom for one person and background noise for another. Then we slow down on Matthew 13:44-46, the parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price. One person stumbles onto the treasure, another searches for it on purpose, but both respond the same way once they recognize value: they sell everything with joy. That’s the heart of Christian discipleship, not mere agreement with religious ideas. From there we get painfully practical. We talk about the tension between grace and obedience, why “belief” shows up in action, and why Jesus’ question isn’t only about giving up bad things. Sometimes it’s about putting down good things we love because we’ve found someone better. We end with the story of Jim and Elisabeth Elliot, a real-life picture of costly faith that makes the world ask, “Why would you do that?” If you’ve ever wondered whether Jesus is actually worth rearranging your life around, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with your honest answer: what would it look like for you to choose the treasure?

  7. Jul 20

    More than Nearby - James 5:6 - End

    You can sit through sermons for years and still be invisible, and James has no patience for that kind of church. We close out the book of James by slowing down over James 5:13-20 and asking a pointed question: are we actually among God’s people, or just around them? From the jump, we talk about why the early church expected a shared life where suffering, joy, sickness, and praise were brought into the open and carried together in prayer. We dig into what it means to pray as a church community when the room is a true mix of highs and lows. If you’re suffering, you may need to hear someone else’s worship to borrow strength. If you’re cheerful, your praise might be the exact reminder someone else needs to keep trusting God. Then we get practical about calling the elders, why mature spiritual leadership matters, and what anointing with oil actually symbolizes in the Bible: God’s presence coming close, not a mystical shortcut. We also address the tension many Christians feel with healing prayer and unanswered prayers. The “prayer of faith” is not a lever to pull for the outcome you want; it’s a way of seeing the world through trust in God’s care, even when the road is dark. That leads straight into confession, heart posture, and the kind of church that loves each other enough to have hard conversations before someone drifts into a mess of sin and regret. If you want a deeper prayer life, stronger Christian community, and a clearer picture of what church is for, press play and come ready to be challenged. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s been drifting, and leave a review telling us: what helps you move from attending to truly belonging?

  8. Jul 20

    The Danger of Plenty - James 5:1-6

    Money has a way of shrinking our world until all we can see is our comfort, our upgrades, and our “next” purchase. We start by flipping the script on who counts as rich, using a global wealth comparison that makes an uncomfortable point: a lot of us are doing far better than we think, and that reality comes with weight.  We then open James 5 and take the warning seriously without turning it into a simplistic “money is bad” message. James targets the kind of wealth that hoards, self-indulges, and ignores real human need, and we connect that to modern life where luxury can look like normal routines: DoorDash, Amazon, financing everything, constant lifestyle creep, and even the quieter form of greed that hides behind obsessive saving. If money is a tool, it should serve love and mission. If money is a master, it will demand our trust, shape our identity, and dull our dependence on God.  The turning point is the gospel. Jesus did not use his riches to stay distant from our need; he became poor for us, gave himself fully, and rose again. That changes the motive for Christian stewardship, generosity, and giving: we do not give to earn God’s love, we give because we already have it in Christ. From there we get practical with personal finance for Christians: budgeting, tracking spending, investing wisely, living below your means, and building habits that de-influence consumer culture. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s stressed about money, and leave a review with the most challenging takeaway you heard.

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We exist to engage young adults at different stages and equip them with the truths of the Bible. 

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  • Creator
    The Summit RI
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Summit
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