Best Crcna Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 256: More Than Sunday Christians — Kurtis Ritsema (Part 2) 35:59

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Matthew 1:18-25: Jesus Immanuel (12-21-25)

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In this study of Matthew 1:18–25, we explore the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ and the profound mystery of the Incarnation. We take a close look at the character of Joseph, a man whose righteous obedience and quiet compassion serve as a powerful model for believers today. Discover the significance of the names "Jesus" and "Immanuel," revealing G…

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Episode 255: What Seminary Cannot Teach You — Kurt Ritsema (Part 1) 34:59

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Matthew 1:12-17: God’s Quiet Providence (12-14-25)

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Matthew 1:12–17 reminds us that even in seasons of silence and seeming failure, God is still at work. The genealogy shows that what looked like broken promises was actually God preserving the royal line for Jesus, the unexpected Messiah. His birth and kingship defy human expectations, yet He fulfills every promise God made. For us today, this means…

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Episode 254: Standing Firm When Truth Costs Something — Richard Britton III (Part 2) 33:55

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Matthew 1:6-12: Son of David (12-7-25)

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Matthew 1:6–12 shows God’s faithfulness to His promise to David, even when human kings failed. David longed to build a temple, but God promised him an eternal dynasty—a promise that seemed fulfilled in Solomon until his heart turned away. Rehoboam’s harshness split the kingdom, and later kings wavered between worshiping God and idols, leading to ex…

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Episode 253: The Value of Confessional Accountability — Richard Britton III (Part 1) 36:23

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Matthew 1:1-6: Son of Abraham (11-30-25)

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The Gospel of Matthew, written by the former tax collector and disciple Matthew, presents Jesus as the promised Messiah who fulfills Old Testament prophecies. Matthew begins with a genealogy that roots Jesus in Israel’s history, organized into three sections from Abraham to David, David to the Exile, and the Exile to Christ. This genealogy highligh…

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Episode 252: Faithfulness Over Institutional Preservation — Jim Hollendoner (Part 2) 36:23

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Psalm 41:1-13: When Health & Friends Fail, God Prevails (11-23-25)

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In this message from Psalm 41, we explore how David endured illness, opposition, and betrayal—and how his response points us to Christ. Discover why God blesses those who show mercy, how He vindicates His people, and why our pain should lead to praise. This passage ultimately finds its fulfillment in Jesus, who faced the greatest betrayal and won t…

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Episode 251: Learning to Be Visitors Not Hosts — Jim Hollendoner (Part 1) 34:09

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Psalm 40:1-17: From the Pit to the Praise (11-16-25)

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Psalm 40 is a powerful testimony of God’s faithfulness in both past and present trials. David looks back on God’s rescue, celebrates the new song God has placed in his heart, and cries out again amid fresh troubles. The psalm teaches us that remembering God’s past mercies strengthens our trust when we face new hardships. Ultimately, the psalm point…

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Episode 250: Church Roundtable—Training Office Bearers Who Love Ministry—Jeff Weima & Chad Workhoven (Part 2) 37:15

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Psalm 39:1-13: Finding God in the Brevity of Life (11-9-25)

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In Psalm 39, David wrestles with suffering, silence, and the brevity of life. This sermon explores how we respond when life feels fragile and fleeting—when we’re tempted to chase shadows instead of seeking substance. Through David’s honest prayer, we’re reminded that true hope is found not in temporary things, but in the eternal presence of God. Jo…

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Episode 249: Church Roundtable—Biblical Models for Church Leadership—Jeff Weima & Chad Workhoven (Part1) 35:53

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Revelation 3:14-22: The Church That Made Jesus Sick (11-2-25)

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In this message, we explore Jesus’s powerful words to the church in Laodicea—a wealthy, self-sufficient city with a spiritually lukewarm congregation. Through vivid imagery and strong rebuke, Jesus calls His people to recognize their true condition and return to wholehearted devotion. We’ll unpack the cultural context, Jesus’s divine authority, His…

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Episode 248: Throwback Episode—Unity Through Truth Rather Than Compromise 51:35

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Revelation 3:7-13: Open Doors (10-26-25)

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In this sermon, we explore Jesus’s powerful message to the church in Philadelphia—a community that remained faithful despite weakness and adversity. Discover how Christ’s divine authority, unwavering truth, and promises of protection and eternal security offer hope and encouragement to believers today. As we unpack this passage, we’ll reflect on wh…

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Revelation 3:1-6: Reputation vs Reality (10-19-25)

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Sardis, once a wealthy and fortified city, serves as a sobering example of spiritual complacency. Though the church had a reputation for being alive, Jesus reveals they were spiritually dead and in need of revival. He calls them to wake up, strengthen what remains, and return to the truth they once received. Yet even in judgment, there is hope—thos…

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Episode 247: Reformation Through Ordinary Means — Shelby Gemmen (Part 2) 35:17

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Episode 246: Reformation Requires Clarity and Wisdom — Shelby Gemmen (Part 1) 33:02

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Episode 245: The Spirit's Means of Grace — Dan De Graff 28:54

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Episode 244: The Church's Spiritual Power—Jason Ruis 22:27

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Episode 243: Church Roundtable — An Outpost of the Kingdom — Jared Michelson, Chris Ganski (Part 2) 38:53

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Episode 242: Church Roundtable — Beyond Methods to True Ecclesiology — Jared Michelson, Chris Ganski (Part 1) 37:00

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Episode 241: Grassroots Theological Training — Brandon Seaver (Part 2) 32:38

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Episode 240: Rootedness in an Unmoored Culture — Brandon Seaver (Part 1) 32:37

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Episode 239: The Physical Church Matters — Brittany Clark (Part 2) 33:06

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Episode 238: On the Cusp of Something Really Special — Brittany Clark (Part 1) 31:57

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Episode 237: The Strategic Importance of High School Ministry 30:21

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Episode 236: Called to Raise Up Future Church Leaders 29:03

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Episode 235: Synod 2025 — Build Something Better Than Your Complaints — Stephen Terpstra (Part 2) 38:10

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Episode 234: Synod 2025 — Unashamedly Embracing Our Reformed Identity — Stephen Terpstra (Part 1) 36:54

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Episode 233: Synod 2025 — The Problem of Theological Mediocrity — Chris Ganski (Part 2) 36:54

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Episode 232: Synod 2025 — Oneness and Holiness-The Tension of a Faithful Church — Chris Ganski (Part 1) 38:07

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Episode 231: Synod 2025 — Slow, Steady, Faithful Reformation 35:23

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Episode 230: Synod 2025 — The Trajectory of Reformation & Rebuilding 35:35

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Episode 229: Synod 2025 — Synodical Delegate Advice Mashup 2:34:07

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Episode 228: Synod 2025—The Changing Face of CRC Leadership 35:41

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Episode 227: Synod 2025—Living Into Our Decisions & Rebuilding Trust (Chad Steenwyk & Aaron Vriesman) 1:25:53

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Episode 226: The Church's Spiritual Government — Dan De Graff 28:51

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Episode 225: The Church's Spiritual Essence — Jason Ruis 23:31

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Episode 224: The Spirit Creates New Community — Jason Ruis 30:26

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Episode 223: Fight Like A Gardener — Jason Ruis 21:49

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Episode 222: Connecting Rural Churches to the Broader CRCNA — David Dick (Part 2) 32:17

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Episode 221: Tender and Tough — The True Meaning of Shepherding God's Flock — David Dick (Part 1) 31:42

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Episode 220: Renewing Confessional Commitment in the CRCNA — Our Three Forms Conference Speakers 41:15

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Episode 219: The Importance of our Confessions — Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn 1:05:17

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Episode 218: Lessons from Dort — Finding Unity in Divisive Times — Jason Ruis 35:17

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Episode 217: Repentance and Renewal in the CRC — Andrew Zomerman (Part 2) 33:21

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