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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 10/22/2025

    Dating and Courting as a Christian

    When we look around at the culture in America, as Christians we often reel back in shock and horror at the practices happening around us—especially in how the world approaches dating and its close relative, “hook-up culture.” It seems like a free-for-all, with little to no oversight outside the church—and sometimes even within it. As Christians, we cannot accept the world’s approach to dating. But what should we do? How should we view relationships with the opposite sex before marriage? Should we date? Should we do something else, like courting? And what exactly is courting? Join Pastors Rich, Matt, and Drew as they delve into the topic of dating and courting from a biblical perspective. They explore some of the history behind these practices and discuss who should be involved in the process. We value your feedback and suggestions on this episode and future episodes. Email us at treasurecast@woodridge.cc. Producer: Pastor Drew Hacker Hosts: Pastor Matt Jantz, Pastor Drew Hacker, Pastor Rich Parfrey Theme Song: “Mercy” by Phil Keagy used with 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. -         What He Must Be: ...If He Wants to Marry My Daughter Book by Voddie Bauchum Jr. Go and treasure Christ above all!

    1h 18m

  7. 10/22/2025

    Dating and Courting as a Christian (revised)

    When we look around at the culture in America, as Christians we often reel back in shock and horror at the practices happening around us—especially in how the world approaches dating and its close relative, “hook-up culture.” It seems like a free-for-all, with little to no oversight outside the church—and sometimes even within it. As Christians, we cannot accept the world’s approach to dating. But what should we do? How should we view relationships with the opposite sex before marriage? Should we date? Should we do something else, like courting? And what exactly is courting? Join Pastors Rich, Matt, and Drew as they delve into the topic of dating and courting from a biblical perspective. They explore some of the history behind these practices and discuss who should be involved in the process. We value your feedback and suggestions on this episode and future episodes. Email us at treasurecast@woodridge.cc. Producer: Pastor Drew Hacker Hosts: Pastor Matt Jantz, Pastor Drew Hacker, Pastor Rich Parfrey Theme Song: “Mercy” by Phil Keagy used with 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. -         What He Must Be: ...If He Wants to Marry My Daughter Book by Voddie Bauchum Jr. Go and treasure Christ above all!

    1h 18m

  8. 08/27/2025

    A Biblical Perspective on Hobbies & Leisure Activity

    God created man in his image, and He made us to work in different ways as men and women. Work is what we do primarily to provide for ourselves or others that we are in some way responsible for. But what about the time we spend not working? What are we supposed to do during this “play,” “leisure,” or “hobby” time? What type of activities can and should the Christian engage in? Are there things that Christians should avoid, and if so, why? Join Pastors Erdman, Jantz and Hacker as they take a deeper dive into one of the subjects that was taught at our 2025 Restoring Truth Conference. We value your feedback and suggestions on this episode and future episodes. Email us at treasurecast@woodridge.cc. Producer: Pastor Drew Hacker Hosts: Pastor Matt Jantz, Pastor Drew Hacker, Pastor Matt Erdman Theme Song: “Mercy” by Phil Keagy used with permission from artist Graphics Design: Alyson Freding 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. 2025 Restoring Truth Conference Media o  https://woodridge.cc/teaching-media#RT2025 Article from Gotquestions.org on hobbies: Should a Christian have hobbies? | GotQuestions.org Go and treasure Christ above all!

    1h 11m
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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
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Woodridge Community Church
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