Best Summit Ridge Podcasts (2026)

In this volume of the Trails & Tribulations series, I welcome Lauren from @YorAdventures, who shares her family's gripping story of a Rim-to-Rim backpacking trip in Grand Canyon National Park. Despite being relatively inexperienced and facing an unexpected and painful series of challenges—including a devastating car crash, trail closures, rock slid…

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"Good Words For A New Year" 48:26

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January 4, 2026 Lead Pastor Dr. Dan Acker Ephesians 1:3-14 John 15:16 1 Peter 2:9 Psalm 100:3 John 10:28-29 (NET)By Summit Ridge Community Church

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"Emmanuel!" 38:30

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December 28, 2025 Associate Pastor Louise Waller Hebrews 2: 14-18 (NIV)By Summit Ridge Community Church

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#102 | From Poet and PCT Trekker to Campthropology Founder: Rolland Tizuela on Camping, Outdoor Creativity, Epic Poo Views on TikTok, the Spirit of Snow Peak Gear, and the Camp Homies Collective 1:56:05

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On this episode, I’m joined by San Diego based trekker, outdoor creator, Snow Peak ambassador, camp connoisseur, co-founder of the Camp Homies collective, and founder of Campthropology — Rolland Tizuela. We dove into Rolland’s earliest hiking and camping memories, the origin story behind Campthropology, and his transformative 100-mile journey on th…

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"The Advent of Love" 32:20

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December 21, 2025 Associate Pastor Eric Burch Ephesians 1:4-5 John 1:1-5 John 1:14 Matthew 1: 17-20 Jeremiah 33:15-17 Matthew 1:21 NASB You shall name Him Jesus (Yeshua), for He will save His people from their sins. Matthew 1:22-23 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NASB “My first link with Jesus was not my goodness but my badness, not my merit, but my misery, …

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#101 | Trails & Tribulations Vol. 3 - From Peak Celebration to Crisis: A Leader's Return To Rescue - Jose (Hiking Adventures For All) 55:50

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In this gripping episode of the Trails & Tribulations series, I welcome Jose De La Rosa, a fellow SoCal peak bagger and hiking group leader, as he recounts a high-stakes rescue mission in the San Gabriel Mountains. After a successful group hike to Ontario Peak, Jose received a distress call from a friend who had slid down a canyon and was lost. Wha…

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"The Advent of Joy" 37:29

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December 14, 2025 Associate Pastor Justin Brunenkant Luke 1: 46-55 Luke 1: 26-38 John 1: 44-51By Summit Ridge Community Church

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"The Advent of Peace" 49:30

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December 7, 2025 Lead Pastor Dr. Dan Acker Romans 15: 1-13 (NET)By Summit Ridge Community Church

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#100 | Reverse Episode Special: Host Justin Rimon in the Hot Seat — The Origin of Just Trek, The 100-Episode Journey, and His Path From Dance Floors to Mountain Peaks 2:05:01

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Join us for an extraordinary reverse episode of the Just Trek podcast as we celebrate the monumental 100th episode milestone. Hosted by the insightful Jonathan Flores, aka "The Brown Naturalist," this special episode flips the script, putting the spotlight on the founder and voice behind the podcast, Justin 'Justroc' Rimon. Broadcasting from the br…

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"The Advent of Hope" 39:18

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November 30, 2025 Youth Leader Jesse Spencer Lead Pastor Dr. Dan Acker Matthew 3:1-12 (NKJV) Matthew 24: 36-44 (NET)By Summit Ridge Community Church

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"Savior Supreme" 37:06

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November 23, 2025 Associate Pastor Louise Waller Colossians 1:15-20 Jesus is the Image of the invisible God What he says about himself What we see him do What it means (NIV)By Summit Ridge Community Church

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#99 | From Magician to Mountain Leader: The Great Omar's Trekking Transformation and The Rise of The 5AM Crew 2:45:07

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On this episode I have LA based trekker, peak bagger, community leader, comedy magician, runner, and the founder of the 5AM Crew, Omar Covarubbias aka The Great Omar, join me on the show. We chatted about Omar’s wild first hiking memory, his evolution from being a professional magician to becoming a hiking leader, the formation and growth of the 5A…

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"The Idol of Idleness" 47:57

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November 16, 2025 Lead Pastor Dr. Dan Acker 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 (NET)By Summit Ridge Community Church

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"Children of the Resurrection" 42:15

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November 9, 2025 Lead Pastor Dr. Dan Acker Luke 20:1-7 Luke 20:27-38 John 14:2-3 (NET)By Summit Ridge Community Church

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#98 | Trails & Tribulations Vol. 2 - Falling Into Survival: A Night Alone In The Mountain - Missy 1:10:18

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In this gripping episode of the Trails & Tribulation series, I welcome Missy Martinez, a fellow SoCal trekker, as she recounts her terrifying solo hike + trail run on San Gorgonio mountain - the tallest mountain in Southern California. During an adventurous descent, Missy loses her footing and slides down the side of the mountain, resulting in a dr…

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"Worthy of His Calling" 33:24

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November 2, 2025 Associate Pastor Eric Burch 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5 2 Thessalonians. 1:11-12 Worthiness of the Calling Colossians 1:9-12 Divine Empowerment for Good Works Colossians 3:23-25 The Ultimate Goal: Mutual Glory Romans 8:16-18 NASB (NASB2020)By Summit Ridge Community Church

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#97 | Peak Experiences with Shreya Reddy: Summiting Mt. Whitney & Completing the SoCal Six Pack of Peaks Challenge 1:28:01

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On this episode, I have SoCal based trekker, backpacker, doctor, and all around adventure enthusiast, Dr. Shreya Reddy, join me on the show. For this show, we dove into Shreya’s recent trekking accomplishments — summiting Mt. Whitney and completing the SoCal Six Pack of Peaks Challenge. We unpack what inspired her to take on Mt. Whitney, the challe…

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"More Than Enough" 37:58

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October 26, 2025 Associate Pastor Louise Waller Associate Pastor Eric Burch Joel 2:23-29 Psalm 65 (NIV) Joel 2:23-29 Acts 4:31 Joel 2:30-32 (NASB2020)By Summit Ridge Community Church

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#96 | Trails & Tribulations - Water Canyoneering and The Final Rappel - Marlee 1:07:44

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On this episode, we kick off Volume 1 of the Trails & Tribulations series! This trail tale dives into Marlee's unforgettable water canyoneering expedition through one of LA’s best-kept adventure secrets — Eaton Canyon and Falls. But we’re not talking about the popular trail to the waterfall. This story takes you above the falls, into a hidden & rug…

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"The Church In Exile" 41:42

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October 19, 2025 Pastor Josh Buck The church is called to actively seek the shalom of Tucson. Jeremiah 29:4-6 1. Settle Down 2. Cultivate Your Surroundings 3. Build a Family 4. Grow Your Community Jeremiah 29:7 Colossians 1:19 Because of the gospel, we are called to: 1. Plant gardens: Invest in the long-term. Put down roots. Develop ministries that…

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#95 | Rediscovering Joy in the Wilderness: A Journey of Healing and Empowerment with Exploring with Vee 1:22:22

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On this episode I have LA based trekker, backpacker, fisher, hiking lead, Mountain House ambassador, and outdoor content creator, Exploring with Vee, join me on the show. We chat about her first hiking memories, what inspired her to host group treks, her top trails in California, how the outdoors played a major role in her healing journey from a to…

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"Following Instructions" 40:14

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October 12, 2025 Associate Pastor Eric Burch Jeremiah 1:4-5 Jeremiah 3:6-8 Jeremiah 29:1 Jeremiah 29:4-10 Accept the Reality of Long-Term Exile Romans 12:1-2 Seek the Welfare of the Host City 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Titus 3:1-3 (NASB-2020)By Summit Ridge Community Church

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"Guardians of the Faith" 31:00

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#94 | Trails & Tribulations Launch: Survival Stories & Lessons from the Trail, Plus a SoCal Thunderstorm Experience 13:09

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Big news, Just Trek community! On this episode, I’m thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new series called Trails & Tribulations. This series will spotlight everyday outdoor adventurers and trail enthusiasts as they share their raw, real stories of close calls, hard-earned lessons, and the resilience it takes to face the wild. I dive into the…

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"Finding Contentment" 31:21

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September 28, 2025 Associate Pastor Louise Waller Associate Pastor Eric Burch True Contentment 1 Timothy 6:6-19 First command: "Pursue righteousness" Grow in virtue Second command: "Fight the good fight of Faith" Rejoice in God and trust Him. Third command: "Take hold of the Eternal Life" Live it now! (NIV) Finding Contentment Serenity Prayer God g…

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"Jesus Christ: Ransom For All" 34:52

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September 21, 2025 Associate Pastor Eric Burch 1 Timothy 2:1-7 A Call to Prayer September 21, 2025 James 5:15-17 The Exhortation to Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-4 The Theological Foundation 1 Timothy 2:5-7 Galatians 3:24-29 (NASB 2020)By Summit Ridge Community Church

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#93 | Summit Redemption: Francis Ngo’s Mount Rainier Triumph 1:04:39

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On this episode I have Pacific Northwest based trekker, climber, photographer, videographer, mountaineer, and OG member of the Just Trek Crew, Francis Ngo, join me on the show. We chatted about Francis’s incredible achievement of summiting the iconic 14,000-foot Mount Rainier in Washington State. We dove into what inspired him to take on this bucke…

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"Grace Poured Out" 37:41

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September 14, 2025 Associate Pastor Justin Brunenkant 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 7:36-48 (NKJV)By Summit Ridge Community Church

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"Counting the Cost" 29:47

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September 7, 2025 Associate Pastor Louise Waller Luke 14:25-33 (NIV)By Summit Ridge Community Church

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#92 | From Chronic Illness to Outdoor Equity Advocate: Austin Nicassio on Building Adventure for the Disabled Community Through Accessible Off-Road 1:50:49

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On this episode I have LA based adventure enthusiast, SoCal trekker, outdoor accessibility advocate and founder of the non-profit Accessible Off-Road, Austin Nicassio, join me on the show. We chatted about Austin's first meaningful memories out in nature, his debilitating chronic illness diagnosis, his personal journey of managing this life alterin…

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"The Third Day" 34:54

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#103 | Trails & Tribulations Vol. 4 - From Wreck To Ridges: Surviving the Grand Canyon's Test - Lauren (YorAdventures) 47:47

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"Good Words For A New Year" 48:26

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"Emmanuel!" 38:30

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#102 | From Poet and PCT Trekker to Campthropology Founder: Rolland Tizuela on Camping, Outdoor Creativity, Epic Poo Views on TikTok, the Spirit of Snow Peak Gear, and the Camp Homies Collective 1:56:05

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"The Advent of Love" 32:20

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#101 | Trails & Tribulations Vol. 3 - From Peak Celebration to Crisis: A Leader's Return To Rescue - Jose (Hiking Adventures For All) 55:50

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"The Advent of Joy" 37:29

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"The Advent of Peace" 49:30

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#100 | Reverse Episode Special: Host Justin Rimon in the Hot Seat — The Origin of Just Trek, The 100-Episode Journey, and His Path From Dance Floors to Mountain Peaks 2:05:01

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"The Advent of Hope" 39:18

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"Savior Supreme" 37:06

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#99 | From Magician to Mountain Leader: The Great Omar's Trekking Transformation and The Rise of The 5AM Crew 2:45:07

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"The Idol of Idleness" 47:57

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"Children of the Resurrection" 42:15

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#98 | Trails & Tribulations Vol. 2 - Falling Into Survival: A Night Alone In The Mountain - Missy 1:10:18

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"Worthy of His Calling" 33:24

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#97 | Peak Experiences with Shreya Reddy: Summiting Mt. Whitney & Completing the SoCal Six Pack of Peaks Challenge 1:28:01

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"More Than Enough" 37:58

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#96 | Trails & Tribulations - Water Canyoneering and The Final Rappel - Marlee 1:07:44

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"The Church In Exile" 41:42

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#95 | Rediscovering Joy in the Wilderness: A Journey of Healing and Empowerment with Exploring with Vee 1:22:22

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"Following Instructions" 40:14

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"Guardians of the Faith" 31:00

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#94 | Trails & Tribulations Launch: Survival Stories & Lessons from the Trail, Plus a SoCal Thunderstorm Experience 13:09

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"Finding Contentment" 31:21

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"Jesus Christ: Ransom For All" 34:52

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#93 | Summit Redemption: Francis Ngo’s Mount Rainier Triumph 1:04:39

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"Grace Poured Out" 37:41

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"Counting the Cost" 29:47

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#92 | From Chronic Illness to Outdoor Equity Advocate: Austin Nicassio on Building Adventure for the Disabled Community Through Accessible Off-Road 1:50:49