City Rev Life Podcast

Four Easy Steps to Reading the Bible Daily

In this episode, we are talking with Pastor John Elswick about how to read the Bible for ourselves. The Bible talks about it as the keystone habit for us to thrive spiritually, and if we're thriving spiritually we're thriving in other areas of our life as well. In this episode, we go from reading the Bible and feeling intimidating to feeling invited. We will talk about a very simple way that you can read through the Bible, the SOAP method, that will be effective whether you've been reading the Bible for 50 years or have never before cracked open your Bible.

Why Not to Become a Foster Parent

In this episode, we continue our conversation around foster care. We specifically address the myths and common hang-ups when it comes to considering whether or not foster care if for you and your family.

Why Become a Foster Parent

In this episode, we dive into the topic of foster parenting. We explore specific ways foster parenting can be challenging in some ways while also serving as an incredible opportunity for personal, relational, and spiritual growth.

City Rev Worship - All I Have Needed

In light of a new single City Rev Worship single, Mandy and Pastor Josh Bramos sit down to have a conversation around the heart and meaning behind the new track "All I Have Needed". We also discuss why City Rev writes some of its own music!

When God says "No"

In this episode, Pastor Robey interviews, Pastor Tom and Beth Hendricks from Rio VISTA Community Church on one of the most difficult aspects of prayer. What do you do when God says no? What do you do when it feels like prayer isn't working?

Interview with Kevin Enders, President of 4Kids

In this episode, Pastor Robey interviews Kevin Enders, President of 4kids, and finds out how the pandemic has dramatically affected the foster care space. They discuss what Christians can do right now to directly help the hurting children, right here in our city. There's much we can do today!

How to Pray in Times Like These

In this episode, Pastor Robey interviews Pastor Tom and Beth Hendricks from Rio Vista Community Church on the subject of prayer. Prayer is a challenge for every Christian, but it is one of the most wonderful aspects of our relationship with Jesus. We talk about how to take practical steps to deepen your prayer life, especially in a season of a pandemic when we need it more than ever.

Where Do Dinosaurs Fit in the Bible?

In this episode we're talking about dinosaurs as a Christian who loves their Bible and loves science, how do we reconcile where dinosaurs fit in, we will talk about two different perspectives that coming from people that love their Bible, believe in their Bible, and have different perspectives on how dinosaurs fit in with the whole story. And we may even discover some dinosaurs right in the Bible itself.

When You Don't Feel Like Praying

Here's the reality for all Christians: sometimes prayer is dry. That's true for pastors too. But prayer is our opportunity to connect with the Creator, Himself. In this episode, we talk about what to do when prayer seems dry. We talk through Psalm 103 which stirs up our minds to realize who God is, what He's done, and what He's capable of doing in our lives.

What God is Doing Through Church United

In this episode Pastor Robey interviews Eddie Copeland the Executive Director of Church United on how unity is essential in this unprecedented season of the pandemic. They talk about how God has prepared the churches ahead of time for such a season as this, and some of the brightest moments in what could otherwise be a dark season.