Rise Up Podcast

Rise City Church
Rise City Church
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The Rise Up Podcast explores what it looks like to follow Jesus with clarity, courage, and conviction in a complex cultural moment. Hosted by the team at Rise City Church, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the stories, decisions, and discipleship that shape a church committed to Saturating our City with the Gospel.

  1. 4d ago

    Mental health, faith, and the power of community

    What does it look like to navigate anxiety, depression, and mental health struggles while holding on to the hope we have in Jesus? In this episode of the Rise Up Podcast, Nate sits down with Rise Youth Pastor Jordan Fahlman and licensed mental health therapist Andre Stickney for an honest conversation about mental health, the challenges facing the next generation, and how the church can better care for those who are hurting. Together, they explore the growing conversation around mental illness, the impact of isolation, and the tension between acknowledging our struggles and refusing to let them define who we are. As the conversation unfolds, they unpack the importance of resilience, meaningful relationships, and creating spaces where people can be fully known, seen, and loved. From the pressures facing students and families to the practical steps anyone can take when anxiety or depression feels overwhelming, Andre brings professional insight while Jordan shares what he's witnessing firsthand in youth ministry. They also discuss the importance of counseling, the power of community, and how faith and professional support can work together in the journey toward healing. This episode is for anyone struggling with their mental health, walking alongside someone who is hurting, or wondering how to find hope in the middle of difficult seasons. If you've ever felt isolated, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to turn, this conversation is a reminder that you were never meant to walk through life alone. There are people who want to walk alongside you, and there is hope in Jesus.

    Mental health, faith, and the power of community

  2. Oct 6

    Men Take Responsibility: Building a Life That Moves Forward

    In this episode of the Rise Up Podcast, Nate sits down with Jason Clarke and Rise Men’s Ministry Lead Tommy Elrod to talk about faithfulness, responsibility, brotherhood, and what it looks like for men to lead themselves and their families well. From building rhythms of serving and showing up to navigating the tension of marriage, fatherhood, work, and faith, they unpack why real leadership starts with taking responsibility for what God has entrusted to you. They also share the heart behind Rise Men’s Ministry and the upcoming Move Forward Men’s Conference—a free gathering designed to bring men from churches across our city together to encounter Jesus, build brotherhood, and become the men God has called them to be. Move Forward Men’s Conference 📅 November 7 🎟️ FREE Register at moveforwardgresham.com

    Men Take Responsibility: Building a Life That Moves Forward

  3. Sep 29

    How Do I Know God is Speaking to Me?

    How do you know when God is speaking to you? Is it an audible voice, a feeling, a thought—or something completely different? In this episode of the Rise Up Podcast, Nate sits down with Jason Clarke and Kassie Cox to unpack one of the most common questions Christians ask: How do I hear the voice of God? Together, they talk about Scripture as the foundation for hearing God, the Holy Spirit illuminating His Word, listening prayer, recognizing promptings, and the role other people can play in helping us discern what God is saying.     They also get practical about the uncertainty that can come with hearing God. What if you're not sure whether it's God or just your own thoughts? What if you've never had a dramatic “God told me” moment? And how can you grow in recognizing His voice? Through personal stories and practical examples, they unpack how to become more intentional about listening to God while taking some of the pressure off getting it perfectly right.

    How Do I Know God is Speaking to Me?

  4. Sep 22 ·  Video

    What does Revival Actually look like?

    What is revival—and what would it actually look like for God to do it again? In this episode of the Rise Up Podcast, Nate sits down with Rise Youth Pastor Jordan Fallman to talk about the history, heart, and hope of revival. They unpack the difference between the marks of revival and revival itself, looking at movements throughout history and asking what it would look like for another generation to be awakened to Jesus. But revival doesn't begin with a packed church, extended worship, or a powerful preacher. It begins in us. Nate and Jordan talk about personal repentance, confession, surrender, raising up the next generation, and creating space for God to move however He chooses. They also share what they're already seeing among young people and why they believe the church has a responsibility to faithfully steward what God may be beginning. This episode is both a conversation and a prayer: God, revive our hearts. Revive our families. Revive our church. Revive our city. And do it in us first.

    What does Revival Actually look like?

  5. Sep 15

    Prayer: The Peace you Can't Produce

    What does it actually mean to hear from God—and how do you know when it’s really Him? In this episode of the Rise Up Podcast, Nate sits down with Kristen Friend and Rise Prayer Team Lead Kim Ray for a conversation about prayer, the Holy Spirit, and learning to recognize God’s voice. Kim shares how encountering the Holy Spirit at just 10 years old began a lifelong journey of learning to listen, surrender, and trust God even when His plans didn’t make sense. Together, they unpack how to create space to hear God, why prayer should look more like a relationship than a transaction, and what happens when God’s answer to your prayer isn’t the answer you wanted. Through stories of loss, uncertainty, unanswered prayers, and unexpected peace, this conversation is a reminder that the greatest gift of prayer isn’t always getting the answer—it’s getting closer to God. Whether prayer feels natural to you or you’re still wondering how to begin, this episode will challenge you to quiet the noise, loosen your grip, and trust the Holy Spirit with the details.

    Prayer: The Peace you Can't Produce

  6. Sep 8

    Calling, Assignment, and the Timing of God | Seth Overby

    What if the thing God is doing in you is just as important as what He wants to do through you? In this episode of the Rise Up Podcast, Nate sits down with Jason Clarke and Rise’s new Discipleship Pastor, Seth Overby, to talk about Seth’s journey back to Gresham and the years of formation that brought him here. From ministry failure and seasons of transition to worship ministry, church planting, and ultimately a calling to make disciples, Seth shares how God has used every part of his story to shape the pastor and leader he is today. Together, they unpack the difference between your calling and your assignment, why God’s timing can’t be rushed, and why discipleship is about far more than what you know or accomplish. It’s about becoming more like Jesus. They also share the heart behind Rise’s investment in discipleship as the church grows: we aren’t trying to build a crowd; we’re trying to grow a church. Whether you’re trying to discern what God is calling you to next, walking through a season of transition, or wondering how your story fits into His plan, this conversation is a reminder that the right thing at the wrong time can be the wrong thing—and God is never in a hurry with your formation.

    Calling, Assignment, and the Timing of God | Seth Overby

  7. Aug 4

    More Than Music: Rediscovering the Heart of Worship

    What is worship really—and why does it matter? In this episode of the Rise Up Podcast, Nate is joined by Rise worship leaders Hannah Nobes and Stacey Cutshall for an honest conversation about the purpose of worship, leading through difficult seasons, and creating space to encounter God. From the early days of planting Rise to building a healthy worship culture, they share personal stories, practical wisdom, and biblical truth about what it means to become a lead worshiper, not just a worship leader. Whether you're new to church or have followed Jesus for years, this conversation will challenge you to move beyond singing songs and into a lifestyle of surrender.

    More Than Music: Rediscovering the Heart of Worship

  8. Jul 21

    One Invitation Changed Everything | Dylan Bell's Story

    What happens when one invitation changes everything? In this episode of the Rise Up Podcast, Nate sits down with Rise Ministry Support Director Dylan Bell to hear the remarkable story of how God transformed his life. From growing up with no church background, to climbing the corporate ladder at Target and Best Buy, to encountering Jesus at Rise and discovering a life of purpose, Dylan shares how one "yes" to Jesus changed not only his future—but his entire family. Hear how God used Dylan to lead his mom, sister, grandmother, father, and wife to baptism, why he walked away from corporate success to serve the local church, and how the joy of Jesus became the foundation of his life. If you've ever wondered whether God can rewrite your story, this episode is for you.

    One Invitation Changed Everything | Dylan Bell's Story
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The Rise Up Podcast explores what it looks like to follow Jesus with clarity, courage, and conviction in a complex cultural moment. Hosted by the team at Rise City Church, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the stories, decisions, and discipleship that shape a church committed to Saturating our City with the Gospel.

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    Rise City Church
  • Creator
    Rise City Church
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
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