Jrcc Podcasts

Does prayer change God's mind? How long should I have to pray about something? And what's really happening when I pray anyways? Find out as we explore the parable of the persistent widow and discover why God sometimes says...

When we pray, what part is God's responsibility and what part is mine? Join us as we explore three key images of partnership in prayer from John 15 - Good Friendship, a skilled Counsellor and the Greek 'Middle Voice' (hey, it's...

Why doesn't God answer some of our prayers? Sure, we might pray with the wrong motives at times, but how about the times when we pray with the right motives? Join the people of Jericho Ridge as we explore these questions and reconsider the...

Why do we pray? And how should we pray? The disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray and in the first message of this series, Brad and Keith ask how he does this through the Lord's prayer (found in Luke 11 and Matthew 6).

Why in the world do churches SING on Sunday mornings? (Hint: It has something to do with hitting 'F5') And how does worship in song counter the tendency to see a corporate gathering as yet another religious product to be consumed? Join...

If generosity is contageous, then why do so few people catch it? Arnie Friesen invites us to take an aptitude and attitude test when it comes to how we think about giving - you won't believe the results or the response.

What makes community authentic? And is there anything that makes community distinctly Christian? Come along for the journey as we explore JRCC's third core value - Authentic Community.

Grace may be opposed to earning but is it opposed to effort? Discover why so many people people see transformation catalyzed in their lives through global and local service (and no, we didn't make that word up)

Back to school means going over the basics, right? So sharpen your pencil crayons and join the people of JRCC on a 5 week exploration of our Core Values that shape and inform everything we do around here - you might even find some good advice for...

How do you look at the negative events of your life? In this Genesis series wrap-up we explore how Joseph learned that God truly can take what others have meant for evil and use it for good.

Are you living a No Ka 'Oi life? What does this life look like? Listen as guest speaker Ken Esau speaks about what the "best" life is all about and how Joseph exemplifies this in Genesis 45.

Jacob's deathbed speech to his sons might have been his most significant parenting act. How so? Listen as guest speaker Ron Toews teaches on Genesis 49 and the educational nature of his blunt words to his kids.

What's the point of the Genesis 39 story? Is it about what to do when someone other than your spouse wants to have sex with you? Listen as guest speaker Gareth Brandt uses this story to teach about sexuality fidelity.

Danny teaches on a very familiar story - Joseph and the technicolour dream coat (Genesis 37). Is this really the story of a spoiled tattle-tail who is sold off to be an Egyptian slave and has his arrogance polished off in the process? Or does this...

Would Jacob's encounter with God truly change his behaviour? Or would he return to his deceitful ways? Listen to the story of Jacob's reunion with his brother Esau (Genesis 33). Guest speaker Matthew Price (North Langley CC) teaches us of...

What's in a name? Most everything (at least in antiquity)! Which is why the story of Jacob (which means deceiver / cheater) wrestling for a blessing is so significant. Listen as guest speaker Phil Wagler (Gracepoint Community Church) teaches on...

Favouritism and deceitfulness can rip families apart, which is why Isaac and Rebekah's family is known as one of the most dysfunctional families in the Bible. So what can we learn from their story?

If Sodom and Gomorrah were such wicked cities, why did Abraham plead to God on their behalf? Did he want the cities to be acquitted or was he appealing to God for something else?

What does it mean to be an advocate of peace? Is this the same as being pacifist, non-resistant, or non-violent? Listen as guest speaker J Janzen addresses these questions on MB Heritage Day.

If children learn by watching, then how can fathers use this principle to benefit their kids?