Welcome to the weekly podcast from Canyon Ridge Christian Church! Here you'll find our weekend messages every Sunday afternoon. This is a place where you can discover a community that will help you take your next steps into what God is doing. Find out more about Canyon Ridge at http://canyonridge.org/
How do you tend to respond when it feels like everything is going wrong? In those times, it’s hard to trust that God is good. It’s tempting to grow hopeless or cope in unhealthy ways. However, even w…
What kind of God would ask a father to sacrifice his son? One who would do the exact same thing. Abraham in Genesis 22 asks this question: What do we do when following God seems to lead the wrong way…
The goodness of God sounds so exciting until you find yourself waiting for God to move. It can be easy to wonder how long He will take or if he will even move. After promising a new nation to Abram a…
Content Advisory: Today’s message is a thoughtful and honest exploration of faith and doubt and includes references to physical or emotional abuse. If you or someone you know needs support in situati…
Every worldview wrestles with two core questions: What’s the problem, and what’s the solution? Genesis 1–3 shows us that humanity’s problem began when Adam and Eve chose to go looking for good withou…
What does it mean to be Good with God? Life can bring some challenging moments, but how you think about yourself and the world around you will shape your experience. Genesis 1-2 explains that humanit…
When was the last time you stopped to wait and watch for what God is doing in your life? A time to rest can help create space for you to wait patiently on the Lord and be still to know that he is God…
Have you ever felt disappointed by God? Expectations are unmet, plans fail, and circumstances change. In these moments, you might ask, “Where is Jesus?” In Luke 24, Jesus talks with two grieving men …
When was the last time you chose Jesus over scarcity? Jesus cares for your needs, provides enough for today, and does more than you can ever ask or think. From five loaves and two fish, Jesus took wh…
The world tends to discard what is old or broken. People even neglect relationships rather than repair them. This is not the way of Jesus. Jesus draws near to brokenness, offering restoration and gra…
What would it take for you to change your life right side up? All it took Zacchaeus was Jesus inviting himself for dinner, creating space for Zacchaeus to see the mess he was living with. This story …
Where does your invite list end? Luke 14:15-23 teaches us that Jesus extends his invite to many unexpected guests. Those whom the world counts out are often the very people Jesus welcomes in. How can…
Why should sinful people be allowed to experience Jesus and his forgiveness? The grace of the cross reminds us that the Good News draws no lines but brings you closer to a life with him! The unnamed …
Why is being a loving person so hard? The night before Jesus would give his life, he gave the disciples a new covenant confirmed by the cross and a new command to love others, and he loved them. As h…
How often do you share meals with your loved ones? Jesus shared meals with people often, creating a safe and unhurried space for relationships. To eat together is to share trust and intimacy with you…
When was the last time a conversation changed your life? Where were you in that moment? Conversations and connections can change how you see the world and other people. The Bible is full of stories o…
Jesus is King! His name holds all power and authority. In his name, you can find freedom, healing, and joy unlike anything the world can offer. When you have a relationship with the King, you can cal…
Have you ever slipped into a movie after it started and realized you don’t fully understand what’s going on? We sometimes charge through jobs, relationships, and even faith, only to stop and realize …
Ever felt disappointed when prayers for healing go unanswered? That question can shake trust and leave the heart aching. Yet God invites people to bring every hope and heartbreak to Him—even the ones…
Ever been called by your full name and instantly knew something serious was going on? Names carry weight—especially the name of Jesus. God gives meaning to names, and through Jesus, He gives power to…