Talking Church is a podcast hosted by River Valley Network that discusses trends in the church and culture. In each episode, you will learn from ministry leaders on a variety of subjects, develop your leadership skills and break new growth barriers!
Episode 12: As we close out the year, Pastor Rob Ketterling shares reflections on 2021 and wisdom on how to set a vision and goals for 2022.
Episode 13: Pastor Rob Ketterling kicks off season two sharing about the supernatural miracle God did through River Valley's 2021 Miracle Offering and Kingdom Builders giving! Above and beyond the tithe, River Valley gave $10,416,135.00 with over $8 million going to world missions! We wanted to share the miracle of what God did and what we saw this year that took us to another level of generosity! Join us at our Generosity Accelerators! https://www.rivervalleynetwork.org/generosity/
Episode 14: Pastor Lindsay Willis, River Valley's Global Project Associate Pastor, joins us on Talking Church. We discuss sending our best onto the mission field, how we prepare missionaries through the MAP Program, and our heart to send out 500 missionaries. To view the River Valley DiscipleU courses, please check out this link: rivervalley://app-link/content/ContentSeriesContentItem:b5bc7f10-d9d5-4088-a7d2-6f30d0f33e2e
Episode 15: River Valley's Discipleship Director, Connor Ketterling, joins us on Talking Church. He shares about how River Valley has adjusted our approach to discipleship ministry and best practices to connect your people to their next step in their faith.
Episode 16: We are joined by Clynt Reddy & Clinton Allen to talk about River Valley's journey of diversity and belonging.
Episode 17: Pastor Terry Parkman, River Valley's Next Gen pastor, joins us for a second time to further the conversation of the next generation, culture today, and the church. Pastor Terry explains the dynamics of culture today, and how we as a Church can steward what God has given us to reach future generations for Jesus.
Episode 18: This week we are talking with Brandon Murphy, COO at Engiven, Inc., about cryptocurrency and its relationship to the church. Brandon breaks down the process of someone giving cryptocurrency to the church, as well as the many benefits that result in accepting crypto as a method of generosity.
Episode 19: Every one of us will face a crisis and run into things that we did not plan for at some point. In this episode, Pastor Rob shares how he lead through the unexpected passing of one of our campus pastors. Listen and learn how he was able to focus, minister and lead through this crisis.
Episode 20: Today we are joined by Pastor Zeus Vital and Pastor Morgan High, our Shakopee Campus Pastor and Associate Campus Pastor! We are diving into how they operate their campus, the responsibilities of the staff, and the leadership values that Zeus and Morgan implement on their team. Take notes and get ready to hear these amazing pastors share how they lead together!
Episode 21: Sit in for a conversation with Pastor Rob Ketterling and Pastor Kirk Graham as we discuss how River Valley operates as a multi-site church. Hear about our experiences, and exciting insight for you and your team. Whether you are a big church, a small church, or already multi-site, this episode will inspire you and give you practical tips on how to run a healthy church that lives as one church, in multiple locations!
Episode 22: We have a very special guest with us this week on Talking Church! Pastor Dominic Yeo, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God of Singapore & Senior Pastor of Trinity Christian Centre, joins us to talk about how he built his church with a Kingdom mindset. Trinity Christian Centre is one of the top missions giving churches in the world, and Pastor Dominic gives practical insight on how to cultivate this level of generosity in your own church, no matter your location or your size!
Episode 23: Pastor Rob Ketterling joins us again as we dive into an incredible conversation about what healthy accountability looks like. We look into accountability with your spouse, family, elders, staff members, your congregation, and more. There is so much happening in our world today, as the enemy is throwing everything at us to try to trip us up, and we need to be equipped with the armor of God in order to stay on mission for Jesus! We hope you feel inspired, informed, and ready to live with accountability in place!
God uses unlikely people to carry out His plans. In part 2 of Behold Messiah, Pastor Rob shows us that from Balaam in Numbers to Mary in Luke there was preparation that took place for the arrival of our Messiah.
Pastor Rob preaches on Acts 1:8 and he reminds us that we need the power of the Holy Spirit.
Episode 103: Co-Founder of Venture, Ryan Skoog, joins Logan to discuss the journey behind his newly launched book, "Lead with Prayer." The book originated from a survey conducted by the Maclellan Foundation on the prayer lives of Christian leaders, revealing alarming gaps. Ryan shares insights from over 100 hours of interviews with global leaders, highlighting the pivotal role of prayer in their lives.For your free copy of "Lead with Prayer" email us at network@rivervalley.org Subject Line: “Free Book”To purchase the book: https://www.leadwithprayer.com/
Episode 107: Dr. Phil Mayo joins Logan on the podcast to talk about the book of Revelation. Whether you're a seasoned theologian or someone curious about the text, this conversation will enrich your understanding and appreciation of the profound truths within the pages of Revelation.
On this week's episode of the podcast, Pastor Kirk and Pastor Logan talk about the new central ministry center, a 2024 goal gone wrong, and a question about Ecclesiastes. Stay until the end of the podcast for a time of prayer and worship!
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 Kirk and Pastor Logan talk answer some theological questions and share some praise reports! Listen to the full podcast to hear a song from River Valley AGES.
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!
Talking Church Episode 114: Logan is joined by two members of River Valley’s film team to talk about the behind-the-scenes of the behind-the-scenes team. They explore the nuances of project management, the delicate balance between humor and seriousness in storytelling, and the strategies for preparing volunteers to share their stories authentically on camera.
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.
In this episode Pastor Logan talks sacrificing our time and different things that we enjoy as we are drawing near to the Lord during 21 days of prayer and fasting. The episode also includes an interview between Pastor Kirk and Michaela where they discuss the profound impact of praising God in the midst of life's storms.
Pastor Kirk and Pastor Logan talk about the joys of sacrificial giving, working in ministry and share some Christian resources that you can be listening to.
God uses unlikely people to carry out His plans. In part 2 of Behold Messiah, Pastor Rob shows us that from Balaam in Numbers to Mary in Luke there was preparation that took place for the arrival of our Messiah.
Pastor Rob preaches on Acts 1:8 and he reminds us that we need the power of the Holy Spirit.
Episode 103: Co-Founder of Venture, Ryan Skoog, joins Logan to discuss the journey behind his newly launched book, "Lead with Prayer." The book originated from a survey conducted by the Maclellan Foundation on the prayer lives of Christian leaders, revealing alarming gaps. Ryan shares insights from over 100 hours of interviews with global leaders, highlighting the pivotal role of prayer in their lives.For your free copy of "Lead with Prayer" email us at network@rivervalley.org Subject Line: “Free Book”To purchase the book: https://www.leadwithprayer.com/
Episode 107: Dr. Phil Mayo joins Logan on the podcast to talk about the book of Revelation. Whether you're a seasoned theologian or someone curious about the text, this conversation will enrich your understanding and appreciation of the profound truths within the pages of Revelation.
On this week's episode of the podcast, Pastor Kirk and Pastor Logan talk about the new central ministry center, a 2024 goal gone wrong, and a question about Ecclesiastes. Stay until the end of the podcast for a time of prayer and worship!
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 Kirk and Pastor Logan talk answer some theological questions and share some praise reports! Listen to the full podcast to hear a song from River Valley AGES.
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!
Talking Church Episode 114: Logan is joined by two members of River Valley’s film team to talk about the behind-the-scenes of the behind-the-scenes team. They explore the nuances of project management, the delicate balance between humor and seriousness in storytelling, and the strategies for preparing volunteers to share their stories authentically on camera.
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.
In this episode Pastor Logan talks sacrificing our time and different things that we enjoy as we are drawing near to the Lord during 21 days of prayer and fasting. The episode also includes an interview between Pastor Kirk and Michaela where they discuss the profound impact of praising God in the midst of life's storms.
Pastor Kirk and Pastor Logan talk about the joys of sacrificial giving, working in ministry and share some Christian resources that you can be listening to.
God uses unlikely people to carry out His plans. In part 2 of Behold Messiah, Pastor Rob shows us that from Balaam in Numbers to Mary in Luke there was preparation that took place for the arrival of our Messiah.
Pastor Rob preaches on Acts 1:8 and he reminds us that we need the power of the Holy Spirit.
Episode 103: Co-Founder of Venture, Ryan Skoog, joins Logan to discuss the journey behind his newly launched book, "Lead with Prayer." The book originated from a survey conducted by the Maclellan Foundation on the prayer lives of Christian leaders, revealing alarming gaps. Ryan shares insights from over 100 hours of interviews with global leaders, highlighting the pivotal role of prayer in their lives.For your free copy of "Lead with Prayer" email us at network@rivervalley.org Subject Line: “Free Book”To purchase the book: https://www.leadwithprayer.com/
Episode 107: Dr. Phil Mayo joins Logan on the podcast to talk about the book of Revelation. Whether you're a seasoned theologian or someone curious about the text, this conversation will enrich your understanding and appreciation of the profound truths within the pages of Revelation.
On this week's episode of the podcast, Pastor Kirk and Pastor Logan talk about the new central ministry center, a 2024 goal gone wrong, and a question about Ecclesiastes. Stay until the end of the podcast for a time of prayer and worship!
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 Kirk and Pastor Logan talk answer some theological questions and share some praise reports! Listen to the full podcast to hear a song from River Valley AGES.
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!
Talking Church Episode 114: Logan is joined by two members of River Valley’s film team to talk about the behind-the-scenes of the behind-the-scenes team. They explore the nuances of project management, the delicate balance between humor and seriousness in storytelling, and the strategies for preparing volunteers to share their stories authentically on camera.
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.
In this episode Pastor Logan talks sacrificing our time and different things that we enjoy as we are drawing near to the Lord during 21 days of prayer and fasting. The episode also includes an interview between Pastor Kirk and Michaela where they discuss the profound impact of praising God in the midst of life's storms.
Pastor Kirk and Pastor Logan talk about the joys of sacrificial giving, working in ministry and share some Christian resources that you can be listening to.
