TreasureCast

Woodridge Community Church
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The TreasureCast is a production of Woodridge Community Church and exists to help Christians treasure Christ above all as several pastors bring God's truth to bear on a wide range of topics in Christianity and the world around us. We pray that you are encouraged by what you find here.

  1. 3d ago

    Rehearsing Truth Music Camp

    Summer is the time for leisure activities like various sport camps, dance camps, and VBS camps in our communities. Putting our kids in these pursuits can honor God. But how often do we encourage our children to grow in their love for something God has explicitly commanded His people to do? If God commands us to sing praise to Him, then built into that command is the expectation that we learn how to sing and understand the music that accompanies our singing. Music literacy was born in the church, and it is time for it to return to the church. The Rehearsing Truth Music Camp gives kids ages 5–18 the opportunity to gain experience in singing, music theory, folk dancing, and even enjoy fun outdoor games and activities. Our staff includes five trained music teachers, supported by parent volunteers, all working together to prepare our young men and women to become leaders of music in a culture that often treats music merely as entertainment or background noise. Join Pastors Hacker and Best, along with special guests Elijah Grajkowski and Rachel Deutsch, as they explore the topic of singing and music on this episode of TreasureCast. After you watch or listen, we would love to hear your thoughts. Email us at treasurecast@woodridge.cc with questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes. Producer: Pastor Drew Hacker Hosts: Pastors Derek Best, Drew Hacker Guests: Elijah Grajkowski, Rachel Deutsch Theme Song: “Mercy” used with copyright permission from artist Graphics Design: Patrick Blend Video and Audio: Nate Schwalm Here are the resources referenced during the show. Please note that mentioning a resource, author, or ministry does not imply full alignment with the doctrine of our church. Rather, each resource is valued for the specific insights it provides on the topic discussed. -         The Holy Bible (ESV translation) -         J.R.R Tolkien’s Book “The Return of the King” -         Woodridge Community Church - Music Camp 2026 o  https://woodridge.cc/music-camp-2026 Go and treasure Christ above all!

    1h 3m

  2. Mar 25

    Ask the Pastors: Staying Baptist, Good Books, the Sabbath, Kids & Crushes

    We’re back with another episode of Ask the Pastors, where we unpack the questions you’ve emailed to us. In this episode, we explore the implications of the following: Woodridge members and pastors have been shaped by a variety of paedobaptists (e.g., Calvin, Luther, Sproul, Ryle). What has kept you a Baptist? Besides the Bible, what is one book you would recommend for every church member or attendee—and why? In what ways is the commandment to remember the Sabbath applicable to Christians? What do you think about Christian kids having crushes? Join Pastors Erdman, Jantz, Best, and Hacker as they dig into these questions on this episode of the TreasureCast. After you watch or listen, we’d love to hear your thoughts—email us at treasurecast@woodridge.cc with questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes. Producer: Pastor Drew Hacker Hosts: Pastors Matt Erdman, Matt Jantz, Derek Best, Drew Hacker Theme Song: “Mercy” used with copyright permission from artist Graphics Design: Patrick Blend Video and Audio: Nate Schwalm Here are the resources referenced during the show. Please note that mentioning a resource, author, or ministry does not imply full alignment with the doctrine of our church. Rather, each resource is valued for the specific insights it provides on the topic discussed. -         The Holy Bible (ESV translation) -         1689 Confession of Faith chapter 22, section 7 and 8 o  Chapter 22 - Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day - Founders Ministries - Podcast about Baptism and Old Covenant Ceremonial Washings https://open.spotify.com/episode/25j6B8gIJjWq86nA5Nmi3z?si=67866513ed4444a2 -         Article about crushes o  Is it wrong to have a crush on someone? | GotQuestions.org’ -         John Calvin Pilgrim and Pastor o  https://store.ligonier.org/john-calvin-pilgrim-and-pastor-paperback -         Adoniram Judson o  https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/adoniram-judson-P005499100 -         The Gospel Primmer by Milton Vincent o  A Gospel Primer for Christians: Learning to See the Glories of God's Love: Vincent, Milton: 9781885904676: Amazon.com: Books -         1689 Baptist Confession of Faith o  The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith in... book by Stan Reeves -         1689 Exposition o  A New Exposition of the London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 - Trinity Book Service -         Praying the Bible o  Praying the Bible: Donald S. Whitney: 9781433547843 - Christianbook.com -         Humility - Wayne Mack -         Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church - Michael Lawrence -         Yawning at Tigers - Drew Dyck -         Marriage Matters - Winston Smith -         What Did You Expect - Paul Tripp -         The Joy of Calvinism - Greg Forster -         Foxe’s Book of Martyrs - John Foxe Go and treasure Christ above all!e

    1h 18m

  3. Mar 11

    Technology & AI

    ** Stick around to the end of this episode for a special TreasureCast treat** Technology is inescapable. Some of it is helpful and easy to understand; other parts are complex or even dangerous. But in today’s culture, there’s simply no avoiding it. It surrounds us and is woven into nearly everything we do. We live in an age of rapidly advancing tools, and the newest pinnacle of that innovation is something called artificial intelligence (AI). Because Scripture doesn’t speak directly to AI, Christians are left asking an important question: How do we treasure Christ in a world that increasingly treasures technology? Are these tools neutral? Should believers begin using them regularly? Join Pastors Luke, Matt J., Derek, and Drew as they explore these questions on this episode of the TreasureCast. After you watch or listen, we’d love to hear your thoughts–Email us at treasurecast@woodridge.cc with questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes. Producer: Pastor Drew Hacker Hosts: Pastors Luke Dufek, Matt Jantz, Derek Best, Drew Hacker Theme Song: “Mercy” used with copyright permission from artist Graphics Design: Patrick Blend Video and Audio: Nate Schwalm Here are the resources referenced during the show. Please note that mentioning a resource, author, or ministry does not imply full alignment with the doctrine of our church. Rather, each resource is valued for the specific insights it provides on the topic discussed. -         The Holy Bible (ESV translation) -         2026 Restoring Truth Conference Media o  www.woodridge.cc/teaching-media Go and treasure Christ above all!

    1h 10m

  4. Jan 28

    Contentment & the Life of Faith

    The word contentment gets used frequently in today’s culture, but its meaning often shifts depending on who’s discussing it. So, what exactly is contentment? How does it connect to faith and trust? Should Christians seek contentment outside ourselves, or is the popular self-love movement the answer? Understanding contentment rightly as Christians is incredibly counter cultural and helps us take pleasure in God as we treasure Christ above all. Join Pastors John and Drew as they explore these questions and welcome a special guest who recently co-taught a class on contentment at Woodridge. We’d love to hear your thoughts–Email us at treasurecast@woodridge.cc with questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes. Producer: Pastor Drew Hacker Hosts: Pastors Drew Hacker, John Pfannerstill Guests: Jude Restrepo Theme Song: “Mercy” used with copyright permission from artist. Graphics Design: Patrick Blend Video and Audio: Therese Jacob Here are the resources referenced during the show. Please note that mentioning a resource, author, or ministry does not imply full alignment with the doctrine of our church. Rather, each resource is valued for the specific insights it provides on the topic discussed. -         The Holy Bible (ESV translation) Link to the article referred to in the show about contraconditional love, https://www.ccef.org/idols-heart-and-vanity-fair/ Link to free PDF of “The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment” by Jeremiah Burrows o  https://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/sdg/burroughs/The%20Rare%20Jewel%20of%20Christian%20Con%20-%20Jeremiah%20Burroughs.pdf Definition of Christian Contentment “Contentment is the inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, freely submitting to and taking pleasure in God's disposal in every condition” Link to Woodridge Media class on contentment o  The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment | Woodridge Community Church Go and treasure Christ above all!

    1h 14m

  5. 12/24/2025

    2025 Wrap Up, Christmas & New Year Special

    That’s a wrap! You know the phrase—it means we’re closing the curtain and calling it a year, and for 2025, TreasureCast has officially done just that! Join some of our pastors (Rich, Matt, John & Drew) on this special episode as we recap all the wonderful things that God has done through the podcast over the last year and count down our top 10 episodes. Since we’re dropping this on Christmas Eve, we snuck in a special Christmas & New Year’s message to encourage our listeners to treasure Christ more during the Holidays. We hope you enjoy this recap, Christmas and New Year’s special. We’d love to hear your thoughts–Email us at treasurecast@woodridge.cc with your questions, thoughts, or ideas for future episodes. Producer: Pastor Drew Hacker Hosts: Pastors Matt Jantz, Rich Parfrey, John Pfannerstill & Drew Hacker Podcast Media: Silent Night (Jazz), Holiday Embrace, Light of the World, & Auld Lang Syne (Jazz) used with licensing permission through TechSmith Graphics Design & Special Video Production: Patrick Blend Studio Video and Audio: Nate Schwalm Go and treasure Christ above all!

    1h 15m

  6. 12/10/2025

    Ask the Pastors (Gambling, Fasting & Liturgical Feast Days)

    You’ve probably heard us talk about emailing questions on almost every episode, right? Well, based on popular demand–you asked questions, and we answered them! Join Pastors John, Drew, Matt E., and Rich as they discuss questions submitted over the course of the TreasureCast in this new “Ask the Pastors” style podcast. The questions that are addressed in this episode include: -         Should Christians fast, and if so, how should we do it? -         What is gambling? Is it sinful for Christians to gamble or place bets? Are all forms of gambling the same across card games, sports games, or fantasy football leagues? -         At Woodridge, we celebrate three of the five evangelical feast days. Why don’t we celebrate Ascension and Pentecost? Join us in this discussion as we take these questions head-on, see what scripture says, and go down some fun glory trails in the process! We’d love to hear your thoughts–Email us at treasurecast@woodridge.cc with questions, feedback or suggestions for future episodes. Producer: Pastor Drew Hacker Hosts: Pastors Matt Erdman, Rich Parfrey, Drew Hacker, John Pfannerstill Theme Song: “Mercy” used with copyright permission from artist. Graphics Design: Patrick Blend Video and Audio: Elijah Hutto Here are the resources referenced during the show. Please note that mentioning a resource, author, or ministry does not imply full alignment with the doctrine of our church. Rather, each resource is valued for the specific insights it provides on the topic discussed. -         The Holy Bible (ESV translation) -         Should Christians Fast - https://tabletalkmagazine.com/posts/should-christians-fast/ -         To the Judicial and Impartial Reader – An exposition of the 2nd London Baptist confession of faith by Dr. Jim Rehinan. -         A New Exposition of the London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 edited by Rob Ventura Go and treasure Christ above all!

    1h 15m

  7. 11/26/2025

    Preventing Roots of Bitterness

    Have you seen a tree get blown over and uprooted –or even removed by a large machine? This feat requires immense force, because it has roots that act like anchors, reaching deep into the soil. Roots are good in their ability to anchor and provide nourishment. But there is another kind of root that can anchor itself and provide unhealthy nourishment to our souls; the root of bitterness. If left to grow, this bitter root can cause sin to cascade and escalate in our lives. It can destroy the church, our relationships, and negatively impact our ability to treasure Christ above all. In this episode of the TreasureCast, Pastors Derek, Matt, John and Drew discuss the topic “Preventing Roots of Bitterness.” They discuss the damage that bitterness causes and the other sins it can lead to. But for the Christian, there is hope –they also lead us to the remedy that exists in God’s Word so we can starve and uproot these roots of bitterness in our lives. We’d love to hear your thoughts. Email us at treasurecast@woodridge.cc with feedback or suggestions for future episodes. Producer: Pastor Drew Hacker Hosts: Pastors Matt Jantz, Derek Best, Drew Hacker, John Pfannerstill Theme Song: “Mercy” used with copyright permission from artist. Graphics Design: Patrick Blend Video and Audio: Nate Schwalm Here are the resources referenced during the show. Please note that mentioning a resource, author or ministry does not imply it perfectly aligns with the doctrine of our church. However, the resource is valued for the specific insights it provides on the topic discussed. -         The Holy Bible (ESV translation) Go and treasure Christ above all!

    1h 8m

  8. 11/12/2025

    Dying, Death & the Christian Hope

    What happens when we die? It’s a question our culture often avoids—and one many Christians feel unsure how to approach. But Scripture gives us clarity, hope, and a reason not to fear. In this episode, Pastors John, Drew, Matt, and Luke tackle the topic of death head-on. From funerals vs. celebrations of life, to burial vs. cremation, to questions of Christian liberty—this conversation explores how believers can think biblically and faithfully about end-of-life decisions. Most importantly, we reflect on the hope Christians have in the resurrection and the victory of Christ over the grave. We’d love to hear your thoughts. Email us at treasurecast@woodridge.cc with feedback or suggestions for future episodes. Producer: Pastor Drew Hacker Hosts: Pastors Matt Erdman, Luke Dufek, Drew Hacker, John Pfannerstill Theme Song: “Headswitch” Graphics Design: Patrick Blend Video and Audio: Nate Schwalm Here are the resources referenced during the show. Please note that mentioning a resource, author or ministry does not imply it perfectly aligns with the doctrine of our church. However, the resource is valued for the specific insights it provides on the topic discussed. -         Chapter 31 of the 1689 London Baptist confession of faith. Go and treasure Christ above all!

    1h 10m
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The TreasureCast is a production of Woodridge Community Church and exists to help Christians treasure Christ above all as several pastors bring God's truth to bear on a wide range of topics in Christianity and the world around us. We pray that you are encouraged by what you find here.

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  • Creator
    Woodridge Community Church
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
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