Alan Pastian
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River Valley Podcast
Alan Pastian
Pastor Kirk talks about Pastor Rob’s message Behold Messiah, a TikTok Testimony who walked into the Apple Valley campus, and the power of inviting someone who doesn’t have a relationship with the Lord to the Christmas Spectacular! Stay until the end of the episode for prayer and worship!
Episode 97: Logan sits down with Pastor Justin Mack and Pastor Jesse Johannesen to talk about the impact of going on global teams and virtual global teams, practical ways you can approach starting these for your own church, and the importance of encouraging and supporting hosts on global teams.
Pastor Kirk and Pastor Logan talk about closing the gap in Kingdom Builders, and give a challenge to pray for something you have never prayed for before. The episode also touches on Pastor Rob's unique preaching style, the joy of Christmas celebrations, and plans for the future, hinting at exciting developments for the podcast in 2024. Stay until the end of the episode for prayer and worship!
We were made to work hard, but what do you do when your work environment is hard to work in? Pastor Kirk unpacks this in his message this weekend: “When Work Is Hard”
Pastor Kirk and Pastor Logan recap Easter weekend and talk about President Biden's declaration. Stay until the end of the episode for a time of prayer and worship!
Episode 95: Patraic and Daralee Utecht sit down with Logan to talk about being a blended family, creating a safe place for others, and having hard but needed conversations.
Episode 110: Logan is joined by Pastor Lindsay Willis on this episode. She discusses her experiences of turning down marriage proposals to finding contentment in her singlehood. She emphasizes the significance of prioritizing obedience over societal expectations, fostering a deep relationship with God, and trusting His timing.
Talking Church Episode 113: Logan is joined by Dr. Gail Ferguson to talk about the impact media has on children's development. They discuss the role of parents in guiding their child's media consumption. The episode also dives into the nuances of social media usage, highlighting its effects on mental health and the importance of fostering media literacy skills.*The views expressed in this podcast episode are solely the responsibility of speakers and do not represent the official views of the University of Minnesota.*“What should I know about my child’s media use?” Top 10 screen time recommendations for parents: https://z.umn.edu/9fei | Culture and Family Life Lab
Episode 105: For the first time on Talking Church, the Ketterling Family sits down together to discuss how they not only have stayed sane but have thrived as a family in ministry. Logan and Connor explore various aspects, from growing up as pastor's kids to navigating adult life while actively engaged in ministry. Pastor Rob and Becca touch upon the dynamics of working with their children and the unique experiences of being involved in ministry as a family.
Pastor Rob preaches on Acts 1:8 and he reminds us that we need the power of the Holy Spirit.
Talking Church Episode 115: Logan is joined by Alisha Gelhar and Portia Allen, who are the founders of Imago Dei on this week's episode. They discuss the ways that River Valley Church has avoided DEI pitfalls."You might not always know what to do, but there is always a way forward!"
Pastor Kirk and Logan are back on this week's episode of the River Valley Podcast. They talk about Logan and Pastor Rob's trip to Singapore, hating your job, and about the MN Senate Update. Stay until the end of the episode for a time of prayer and worship.