Shows
CityRise Sermon ConversationsThe Humility of the Nativity: From the Manger to the Cross "In a world full of Herods, Jesus burns bright." Welcome to Episode 54 of the CityRise Sermon Conversations podcast! This week, our teaching pastors dive into one of the most profound Christological passages in all of Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11. While often associated with the Easter season, the team explores how this "Christological poem" is actually the perfect lens through which to view the Christmas story. In this episode, we discuss:The Concept of Kenosis: What it means that Jesus "emptied Himself" by setting aside His...
2025-12-2236 min
CityRise SermonsThe Humble King: Why God Doesn't Do Long Distance RelationshipsJoin Pastor Chris DeArman from CityRise Church as he explores the profound meaning behind Jesus's humble arrival, challenging the idea that God keeps His distance. This sermon focuses on the core Big Idea of Christmas: God does not do long distance relationships. 👑 Key Takeaways from the Sermon The Big Idea: God doesn't do long distance relationships; He draws near to us by sending His son to step into our world and stories. The Humble King: Jesus, the promised King , laid aside the rights, status, and visible display of divine glory ("Mild He lays His glo...
2025-12-0729 min
CityRise SermonsHope for a World in Instability | The Promised KingJoin Pastor Ben Hays of CityRise West U Baptist for the first message in our Advent series, The King Has Come! As our world faces widespread governmental instability and longs for peaceful and righteous governance, this sermon unpacks the powerful, ancient messianic prophecy from Isaiah 9. We live between the first and second advents of King Jesus. Discover the profound difference between the kings of this world and the promised King of Kings. The King is NOT: A military conqueror, a political operative, or an aristocratic figurehead. The King IS: The Light Bearing King who makes the darkness flee. The...
2025-11-3026 minCityRise Sermon ConversationsExodus 16: Manna, Grumbling & God's Provision Join the teaching pastors of CityRise church for the final episode in our Exodus sermon series, focusing on Exodus Chapter 16. This week, we discuss the Israelites' journey into the wilderness, where they face adversity just three days after worshipping God's glory at the Red Sea.The conversation centers on three key moments in the narrative: the adversity the people face, their reaction (grumbling), and God's response. Despite seeing God's power in parting the Red Sea, the people quickly complain about lack of water and food, wishing they had died in Egypt.
2025-11-2427 min
CityRise SermonsPredestination, Free Will, and the Hardening of the Heart | Dr. Roger PattersonAre you struggling to reconcile God's sovereign plan with your personal choices? In this powerful sermon, Dr. Roger Patterson addresses one of the most debated topics in theology: Predestination and Free Will. He explores the "unsearchable ways of God" by looking at three essential biblical concepts: Predestination: God's eternal decision of what will ultimately come to pass. Providence: God's ongoing direction of all things toward His purpose. Personal Choice: Humanity's real ability to make moral choices and be accountable for them. Dr. Patterson argues that the Bible does not...
2025-11-0941 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Thoughts on Friendships" with Ashley Miksch; Navigating the Ups and Downs of Building RelationshipsAshley Miksch, our Student Ministry Associate at CityRise Church, joins us for a great conversation about friendships. Looking for meaningful frienships? Check out https://cityrise.org/adults for information on how to get involved at our church and start building godly relationships.
2025-04-0249 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"A Preschool for Our Community" with Erika Roberts; A Children's Village Preschool Welcomes a New DirectorErika Roberts is the brand new director for A Children's Village Preschool, the CityRise Church early learning program that ministers to those near the Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX. Erika shares with us her passion for leading chidren to grow in their faith and education. To learn more, visit https://cityrise.org/acv and to check out the available jobs at our church, visit https://cityrise.org/jobs
2024-07-3133 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Utlizing Summer Activities for Spiritual Growth" with Ashley Miksch; How Parents Can Partner with the ChurchAshley Miksch is a Student Ministry Associate for CityRise and she and Jennifer offer some great wisdom about how parents can partner with our ministries during the summer to help their children grow in the faith. To learn more about all our summer activities for children and students visit https://cityrise.org/summer
2024-05-1542 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Deep & Wide Day Preview" with Kirby Follis; Celebrating the Final Push of Our Generosity CampaignKirby Follis is the Executive Pastor of the CityRise Network and he has answers to all our questions about the big Deep & Wide Day event coming up on Sunday May 19 at Houston Christian University. Make sure to visit https://cityrise.org/deepandwide for more information on this awesome gathering of all our church campuses!
2024-05-0826 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Reaching the World with the Gospel" with Rynie Badenhorst; Our Newest CityRise Team Member Shares About Our Goal to Reach the NationsRynie Badenhorst is our new Global Outreach Pastor, focused on reaching people around the world and online with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Rynie shares with us his story and heart for missions and what he hopes to see God do in the near future as we see to continue to expand the Kingdom. To learn more, visit https://cityrise.org/missions Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2024-04-1038 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Guatemala Mission Report" with Elisa Adams and Olivia Dennis; Two High School Seniors Share About Their ExperienceElisa Adams and Olivia Dennis are two seniors from our student ministry that just returned from an incredible mission trip to Guatemala over spring break. They share with us what they got to do and how God moved through the work they took part in. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! To learn more about our student ministry or missions opportunities visit https://cityrise.org/students and https://cityrise.org/missions
2024-03-2737 min
2024-01-2355 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"New Year's Catch Up" with Jennifer and Justin; Picking Our Word of the YearJennifer and Justin take some time to catch up about the break, share their words for the year, and preview the next series our church will be going through together. Check out https://cityrise.org/great for the new series. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2024-01-1747 min
The CityRise PodcastDiscipleship Conversations | Part 2Dr. Mark Edworthy talks with Women's Ministry Director Kristen Campbell and Missouri City Associate Pastor Daniel Guillaume about discipleship. To access resources for our new series, "Great," visit https://cityrise.org/great
2024-01-1603 min
The CityRise PodcastDiscipleship Conversations | Part 1Understanding what a disciple is and how important our role is in making disciples are the first steps toward taking our call as disciple makers seriously. Dr. Mark Edworthy, Ben Hays, and Dr. Roger Patterson share some great insight in this episode of the CityRise Podcast!
2024-01-1005 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"The Heart Behind 'Great'" with Dr. Roger Patterson; the Importance of the Great CommissionSenior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson shares the story behind the "Great: 40 Days of Commission" study on the Great Commission. To access all the resources for this new series, check out https://cityrise.org/great Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2024-01-1044 min
2023-12-0548 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Christmas and Worship Music" with Dr. Paul Magyar; the Role of Music in Celebrating the Advent of JesusWorship pastor of our West U Campus, Dr. Paul Magyar shares about the role of worship in Christmas. To find out about all our Christmas opportunities, visit https://cityrise.org/christmas Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! To watch our most recent episodes on YouTube, check out https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_
2023-11-2943 min
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CityRise MenCityRise Men's Bible Study 23-11-7We Have Met The Enemy & He is Our Neighbor- Joshua 9-10- Justo Robinson
2023-11-0749 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Ministering to Students" with Greyson Landrum; One Man's Journey into Student MinistryGreyson Landrum is the newest member of our Student Team at CityRise, and he shares his faith background, and how God brought him into Student Ministry. To learn more about opportunities for students at CityRise, visit https://cityrise.org/students Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! To watch our most recent episodes, check out https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_
2023-11-0147 min
CityRise MenCityRise Men's Bible Study 23-10-31 Turning Defeat into Victory - Joshua 8 - Rick Vasquez
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CityRise MenCityRise Men's Bible Study 23-10-24 Defeat in the Land of Victory - Joshua 7 - Tim Yeager
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The Almost Amazing Podcast"The CityRise Network Conference" with Various Partners; Catching Up with Those Serving Houston in the Name of JesusJennifer and Justin catch up with a few Network Partners at our recent Leadership Conference. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Check out the links below to connect with the partners we got to visit with: Eyes on Me, Inc. https://www.eyesonmeinc.com/ Judea Harvest https://www.judeaharvest.org/ Attack Poverty https://attackpoverty.org/ Rice and Med Center BSM https://www.riceowlbsm.com/texas-medical-center To watch our most recent episodes, check out https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4...
2023-10-1141 min
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The Almost Amazing Podcast"Happily Married Couples" with Jackie and Stephana Bledsoe; Marriage Night PreviewJackie and Stephana Bledsoe are the featured speakers at our Marriage Night on October 6th and the founders of Happily Married Couples, who share a message of hope for marriages and families through speaking, writing, and coaching. Their mission is to help you cultivate a marriage worth celebrating and establish meaningful influence in the lives of your children. Their mission and heart for marriage has been forged through God's grace in their own marriage, which has thrived through homelessness (twice!), job loss and financial despair, loneliness, in-law, intimacy issues, and most recent major health issues. Their desire is for...
2023-09-2734 min
2023-09-2649 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Ministering to Children in Africa" with Tehila Weru; Equipping African Church Leaders with Children's CurriculumTehila Weru and her family are long time partners of the CityRise Network through their 3 Strands Ministry in Kenya. Tehlila worked with our women's ministry this summer and shares her experience here and what her plans are next with equipping children's leaders in churches in Africa. Check out https://www.3-strands.org/ for more information on this partner. Please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! And check out our YouTube playlist to watch our most recent episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_
2023-09-2036 min
2023-09-1957 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"The Heart of Flourishing Family" with Ben and Kelli Hays; Working Towards a Godly FamilyBen and Kelli Hays share with us the genesis of the new study "Flourishing Family" and talk about their own experiences in marriage and parenting. For more resources, please check out https://cityrise.org/flourishingfamily Make sure to rate, review and subscribe! If you'd like to watch our most recent episodes, check out https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_
2023-09-1350 min
CityRise MenCityRise Men's Bible Study 23-9-12A study of the Book of Joshua Introduction and Overview by Dr. Roger Patterson
2023-09-1258 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"The Importance of Missions" with Eric Campbell; a Trip Report for Our First Ireland PartnershipEric Campbell is a long time member of our West U Baptist Church campus and an integral part of our mission team, most recently co-leading our first trip to work with a ministry partner in Ireland. Eric shares with us the history of his involvement in missions and why missions are so important. To learn more about missions opportunities, visit https://cityrise.org/missions Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! To watch our most recent episodes, visit https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_
2023-09-0637 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Freedom" with Jamie Ivey; There is No Condemnation in ChristJamie Ivey is an author, speaker and podcast host seeking to encourage people in their faith with a message of freedom in Christ. Jamie shares great insight into what God has to say about struggles with sin and shame, and offers encouragement for anyone seeking to embrace the true freedom that Christ offers. To learn more about Jamie and her ministry, visit https://jamieivey.com To register for the CityRise Women's event featuring Jamie on September 10, visit https://cityrise.org/women To cook the meal Jamie mentions, check out https://www.onelovelylife.com...
2023-08-3044 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Worship and Discipleship" with Daniel Guillaume and Kenneth Watkins; Reaching Missouri City with the GospelDaniel Guillaume and Kenneth Watkins serve on the staff at CityRise Missouri City crafting meaningful opportunities for the community to worship God and be discipled in fellowship with other believers. To learn more about CityRise Missouri City, visit https://cityrise.org/crmc To watch our episodes on Youtube, visit https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_ Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2023-08-1643 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Supporting Mission Partners" with Aaron Senseman; Report from the Honduras Ministry PartnershipAaron Sensemen is the Worship Pastor at our Crosspoint Church - Bellaire campus and has served on the mission team serving in Honduras for a decade. Aaron shares with us what God has been doing through this partnership over the years. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe! To learn more about our missions, visit https://cityrise.org/missions To watch this episode and more on YouTube, visit https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_
2023-08-0939 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Assurance of our Faith" with Traci Edworthy; Understanding that Our Salvation is Secure and Teaching Children about JesusTraci Edworthy is the Kidstuff Director for CityRise Missouri City. She shares the story of how she came to faith, her passion for teaching kids about Jesus, and encouragement about the growth and direction of our Missouri City campus.
2023-08-0241 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Growing in Community" with Andrew and Lauren Jefferson; Connecting with Other Christians to Strengthen You FaithAndrew and Lauren Jefferson met and fell in love while attending our CityRise Network Campus, West U Baptist Church. They share with us their history at this church, how they have grown in their faith by helping to form and lead their community group, and talk about what they are experiencing as they prepare to welcome their first child. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Check out our YouTube playlist to watch our most recent episodes. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_
2023-07-2636 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Following God's Plan" with Wes and Kasey Mathew; Trusting the Leadership of the Spirit When Others Have Different OpinionsWes and Kacey Mathew are new to the CityRise Network with Wes coming on as our Production Director for live events at all of our campuses. Wes and Kacey share about their unique love story and how Wes hopes to further the reach of the gospel through improving our production. To watch this and other episodes on youtube, check out https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_ Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2023-06-0751 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"The Names of God" with Palm Feist; Looking to the Different Names of God to Better Understand His CharacterPalm Feist is a long time member of West U Baptist Church, serving in our children's ministry weekly to lead kids into a deep understanding of God. She shares with us how focusing on the names of God reveals his character. To sign up for VBS (before the end of the day June 1) visit https://cityrise.org/summer Check out our YouTube playlist to watch our shows! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_
2023-05-3133 minThe Almost Amazing Podcast"The Ministry of Foster Parenting" with Catherine Weldon; Stepping Up to Care for Children in Times of CrisisCatherine Weldon is the Assistant Director of A Children's Village preschool and a foster mom working with Casa De Esperanza. Catherine shares with us her heart for helping children in foster care and what she has learned from her time serving in this way. To learn more about Casa de Espa]eranza, visit https://www.casahope.org/ To learn more about A Children's Village, visit https://cityrise.org/ministries/birth-through-5th-grade/preschool/ To watch on YouTube, visit https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_
2023-05-2441 minThe Almost Amazing Podcast"Summer Serving" with Kathleen Yarborough; Using Extra Time During the Summer to Support and Serve Our PartnersKathleen Yarborough, the Director of Community Ministries, shares opportunities for summer volunteering with CityRise Network partners. To learn more, visit https://cityrise.org/ministries/community-ministries/ To watch this episode or any of our most recent podcasts, visit https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_
2023-05-1747 minThe Almost Amazing Podcast"Prayer" with Jean Pennington; Advice on Making Prayer a Regular Part of Your Connection with GodJean Pennington, former Women's Ministry Director for the CityRise Network and long time member of West U Baptist Church shares with us insight about prayer. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Check out our YouTube playlist of episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_
2023-05-0343 minThe Almost Amazing Podcast"Ministry in the Digital Space" with Reed Verdesoto; Launching the CityRise App and Ministering to People EverywhereReed Verdesoto is a Platform Specific Designer who has helped develop over 300 apps, including the new CityRise app. Reed shares with us how he came to faith, his path toward helping churches with apps, and the reasons why an app can become a powerful tool to help people draw close to God and each other. To download the CityRise app, visit https://subsplash.com/cityrisechurch/app To watch our most recent episodes on YouTube, check out https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_ Make sure to rate, review...
2023-04-2653 min
CityRise MenCityRise Men's Bible Study 23-4-25CityRise Men's Bible Study - Guy Hoffman - Eschatology
2023-04-251h 04The Almost Amazing Podcast"Student Ministry" with Sydney and Tim Yeager; Upcoming Student Events and Insight for Parents of TeenagersJennifer and Justin kick off the new "Almost Amazing" Podcast with Tim Yeager, Student Pastor of the CityRise Network, and his wife Sydney. They share with us the upcoming events for students and offer encouragement for parents. Visit https://cityrise.org/students for more info on the events discussed. Fill out a connect form at https://cityrise.org/connect to connect with Tim about getting your student involved or volunteering with students at CityRise. Make sure to rate review and subscribe! And check out our playlist of episodes on YouTube here...
2023-04-1950 min
CityRise MenCityRise Men's Bible Study 23-4-18CityRise Men's Bible Study - Guy Hoffman - Eschatology
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2023-04-0544 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Easter Catch Up Session" with Jennifer and JustinJennifer and Justin chat about upcoming Easter opportunities. Check out https://cityrise.org/easter for information on all our activities and opportunities! Visit the link below to watch this episode or some of our other episodes on YouTube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_
2023-04-0534 minCityRise MenCityRise Men's Bible Study 23-3-28CityRise Men's Bible Study - Dr. Mark Edworthy - Hebrews 11
2023-03-2943 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Live from Dinner and Deploy" with CityRise Partners: Catching Up With Our International PartnersJennifer and Justin talk with missionary partners from Ecuador, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Kenya, and Ireland. Check out https://cityrise.org/missions for a list of all of our international trips. Make sure to rate review and subscribe! Visit the link below to watch the video of this podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3fYy5E02rs
2023-03-2235 min
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2023-02-2140 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Dealing with Past Hurts" with Kristen Campbell and Susannah Baker: Going to God with Our Pain and Bringing it into the LightKristen Campbell is the Women's Ministry Director for the CityRise Network and Susannah Baker is an author and speaker coming to our Women's Retreat on February 3rd and 4th. They share with us what the retreat will be about, and discuss upcoming opportunities for women to connect. To register for the retreat or learn more, visit https://cityrise.org/women Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2023-01-2531 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Making Connections and Serving the Lord" with Antonetta Russo: Using Our Gifts to Serve Our ChurchAntonetta Russo serves as the Director of Connections and the Assistant to the Senior Pastor for the CityRise Network of churches. She shares with us how she came to know Jesus and the role outreach events play in connecting with a church community. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Visit https://cityrise.org for more information on our ministries.
2023-01-1837 min
The CityRise PodcastPrestige Learning InstituteDr. Mark Edworthy and Ben Hays talk to a representative from CityRise Network partner Prestige Learning Institute.
2022-12-0726 min
The CityRise PodcastLifehouse HoustonDr. Mark Edworthy and Ben Hays talk to representatives of CityRise Network partner Lifehouse Houston about their ministry.
2022-12-0728 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Musically Gifted" with Alejandra Rojas: Following Your Passions and Gifts into God's Plan for Your LifeAlejandra Rojas is a student of music and assistant to the CityRise West U Baptist Worship Pastor. Alejandra shares with us her story of coming to know Jesus, the role of music in her faith, and how she finally chose to trust her intuition and follow the gifts God gave her into her career and calling. To watch The Messiah performed at West U Baptist Church, check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PDYiySD2lA Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-12-0737 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Serving Ecuador" with Liana Fairbanks: What God is Doing on the Mission Field and How We Can PartnerLiana Fairbanks is a long time member of our church and the business administator, overseeing the financial aspects of our ministries. Liana shares with us her heart for Ecuador and describes how partnering in missions with our church through giving our time and finances is an imoportant way to take part in the great things God is doing. To learn more about our mission opportunities visit https://cityrise.org/missions and to learn more about the Deep & Wide initiative, check out https://cityrise.org/deepandwide Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-11-3036 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Ministry in Kenya" with Christy Sylvester and Kelli Hays: Building and Resourcing a Clinic in Ololabwach, KenyaChristy Sylvester and Kelli Hays have a heart for the people of Kenya, and through their partnership with the CityRise Network will be building and resourcing a brand new medical clinic for people in a remote area of Kenya. Christy and Kelli share with us what they love about serving the people of Kenya, and provide opportunities for us to partner with them. To find the Amazon Wish List for the clinic, visit https://cityrise.org/women and to learn more about serving both locally and abroad, visit https://cityrise.org/findyourspot. Make sure to...
2022-11-0931 min
The Almost Amazing PodcastJennifer and Justin Hanging Out: Halloween MemoriesJennifer and Justin talk about some of their favorite Halloween memories and reflect on Reformation Day and what it means for Christ followers. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Visit https://cityrise.org/events to stay in the loop on all our holiday activities!
2022-10-2638 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Flourishing Worship" with Chris DeArman: Seeking to Worship in Spirit and in TruthCrosspoint Church - Bellaire Campus Pastor Chris DeArman joins us for a conversation about what it means to worship in spirit and in truth, based on our Flourishing Worship series. For more resources, check out https://cityrise.org/flourishingworship Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-10-1242 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Live from the CityRise Network Conference" with CityRise Partners: Catching Up With Our Local PartnersJennifer and Justin set up in the lobby at the CityRise Network Conference and managed to convince several people to actually sit down and talk with them! In this episode, we hear from representatives for Main Street Ministries, Attack Poverty, Mercy Goods, STCH Ministries, The Bridge Church in Sugar Land, Casa El Buen Samaritano, The Landing, Trexo, and the CityRise Network. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-10-0552 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"The Definition of Worship" with Dr. Paul Magyar: Answering the Call to Lead People in WorshipDr. Paul Magyar is the Worship Pastor at West U Baptist Church in Houston, TX, focused on teaching people about worship, and providing opportunities to connect with God through music. Dr. Magyar shares with us the definition he prefers for worship, his calling to lead others in this spiritual expression, and his heart to unite people across all generations in congregational worship. To learn more about joining the worship ministry at our CityRise Network Campuses visit https://cityrise.org/findyourspot Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-08-1747 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Summertime Parenting" with Allison Finch: Overcoming Decision Fatigue and Helping Kids Help ThemselvesAllison Finch shares with us some incredible tips and tricks she and her husband have learned parenting for the past 16 years, working to help their 5 kids grow in the faith and move toward independence. Summer is an especially difficult time to parent, and she provides incredible insight for overcoming the millions of questions kids ask on summer break, and also simple tips for helping our children grow as Christ followers. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Visit https://cityrise.org to learn more about the CityRise Network.
2022-06-2938 min
The CityRise PodcastJazz GomezDr. Mark Edworthy and Ben Hays talk with Jazz Gomez, Student Director at Creative Dreams Outreach Center in Stafford, TX and the Youth Pastor at CityRise Missouri City.. To learn more about Creative Dreams, visit https://creativedoc.org/ and to learn more about CityRise Missouri City visit https://cityrise.org/locations/cityrise-missouri-city/ Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-06-1627 minThe CityRise PodcastJazz GomezDr. Mark Edworthy and Ben Hays talk with Jazz Gomez, Student Director at Creative Dreams Outreach Center in Stafford, TX and the Youth Pastor at CityRise Missouri City.. To learn more about Creative Dreams, visit https://creativedoc.org/ and to learn more about CityRise Missouri City visit https://cityrise.org/locations/cityrise-missouri-city/ Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-06-1627 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"A Legacy of Reading" with Regina Nolan: Fond Memories of Reading with a Loved OneRegina Nolan is a VP of HR at HP, a wife, mother, and Christ follower who shares a fun story about her connection with her father over his vast collection of books. We talk about her unique way of sharing his collection after his passing, advice for people looking for a job, and her work getting the speed limit on a portion of road near her home lowered. To learn more about the ministries of the CityRise Network, visit https://cityrise.org Please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-06-1545 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"A Life in Education and Ministry" with Justo Robinson: Working in the Public Schools and Preaching the Word of GodJusto Robinson is the pastor of CityRise Emmanuel, a CityRise Network spanish language congregation located in Missouri City, TX. Justo shares with us his story of growing up in Colombia, his career in public education, and his calling as a minister of the gospel. To learn more about CityRise Emmanuel, visit https://cityrise.org/locations/cremc/ Please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-06-0843 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Ministering to Children and Their Parents" with Lauren Grossman and Anna Lauren Nelson: Loving and Leading Families in the FaithLauren Grossman and Anna Lauren Nelson are members of the CityRise Kidstuff team focusing on helping children and families grow in the faith. They share some behind the scene stories and words of encouragement for parents seeking to lead their children to better know Jesus. For more information on our Kidstuff Ministry visit https://cityrise.org/kidstuff Please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-06-0137 min
The CityRise PodcastDeep & Wide with Chris DeArman and Robby DobbsYoung Adults Pastor Ben Hays and CityRise Network Director Dr. Mark Edworthy check in with Crosspoint Church - Bellaire Campus Pastor Chris DeArman and West U Baptist Church Campus Pastor Robby Dobbs about the Deep & Wide campaign and the experience of Advance Commitment Night. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-05-1934 minThe CityRise Podcast"Deep & Wide" with Jennifer Dennis and Ashley MikschDon’t miss this super encouraging conversation as we talk Deep and Wide in the next generation. You will hear from Jennifer Dennis and Ashley Miksch who serve on our childrens and students teams. These ladies are a blast and you will hear that the future is bright at CityRise as you hear them discuss raising kids to be generous disciples! Visit https://cityrise.org/deepandwide to learn more! Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-05-1228 minThe CityRise Podcast"Deep & Wide" with Jennifer Dennis and Ashley MikschDon’t miss this super encouraging conversation as we talk Deep and Wide in the next generation. You will hear from Jennifer Dennis and Ashley Miksch who serve on our childrens and students teams. These ladies are a blast and you will hear that the future is bright at CityRise as you hear them discuss raising kids to be generous disciples! Visit https://cityrise.org/deepandwide to learn more! Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-05-1228 minThe CityRise Podcast"Deep & Wide" with John PickulIn this third episode of our Deep & Wide podcast series, you will meet a living legend! Listen in as long time church member John Pickul tells the story of God's faithfulness at West U Baptist over the more than five decades of his service to Christ in our church. Visit https://cityrise.org/deepandwide to learn more! Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-05-0516 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Ministering to Girls" with Ashley Miksch: Leading Teenagers to Grow in Their FaithAshley Miksch is a Student Associate at the CityRise Network, focused on loving and leading teenage girls into a growing relationship with Christ. Ashley shares with us unique insight into what girls are facing. To get your student involved in the Houston area, visit https://cityrise.org/students Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-05-0440 minThe CityRise Podcast"Deep & Wide" with Chuck Oak and Kathleen YarboroughWelcome back as we continue our conversation about going deeper to go wider. In this episode, you will hear Chuck Oak and Kathleen Yarborough discuss how we are going across the street and to the ends of the earth. CityRise people and partners are taking the Gospel near and far in tangible and life-changing ways. Visit https://cityrise.org/deepandwide to learn more! Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-04-2923 minThe CityRise Podcast"Deep & Wide" with Chuck Oak and Kathleen YarboroughWelcome back as we continue our conversation about going deeper to go wider. In this episode, you will hear Chuck Oak and Kathleen Yarborough discuss how we are going across the street and to the ends of the earth. CityRise people and partners are taking the Gospel near and far in tangible and life-changing ways. Visit https://cityrise.org/deepandwide to learn more! Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-04-2923 minThe CityRise Podcast"Deep & Wide" with Roger PattersonDr. Roger Patterson shares with us the exciting vision for the future of the CityRise Network and how our church familly can work together to see these incredible plans come to fruition.
2022-04-2127 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Mental Health and the Church" with Robert Underwood: Helping the Church Care for Those Struggling with Mental HealthRobert Underwood is the Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Community Impact at CityRise Missouri City. Robert shares with us his heart for church planting and mental health in the black community. For more information on CityRise Missouri City, visit https://cityrise.org/locations/cityrise-missouri-city/ Please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-04-2040 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Ministering to Women" with Kristen Campbell: The Unique Spiritual Concerns of WomenKristen Campbell is the new Women's Ministry Director of the CityRise Network, focused on loving and leading women of all ages in their faith. Kristen shares her heart for ministry and thoughts on struggles and concerns unique to women. For more information on our Women's Ministry visit https://cityrise.org/ministries/adults/women/ Please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-04-1338 min
The CityRise PodcastLacey MosesDr. Mark Edworthy and Ben Hays talk with Lacey Moses of Mercy House Ministries about this important way to meet the needs of those seeking treatment in the med center. To learn more about Mercy House, visit https://cityrise.org/forms/forms-mercy-house-ministries-info-request/
2022-03-2436 minThe Almost Amazing Podcast"Live from Dinner and Deploy" with CityRise Partners: Catching Up With Our Local and International PartnersJennifer and Justin set up at Dinner and Deploy, an incredible gathering where our church family can connect with our local and international partners, learning about their ministries and how to serve with them. To learn more about the partners featured in this episode and all of our other partners, check out https://cityrise.org/partners/ Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-03-0242 min
The CityRise PodcastDavid and Denise GlennDr. Roger Patterson and Dr. Mark Edworthy talk with CityRise Network partners David and Denise Glenn of Kardo Ministries. For more information about Kardo, visit https://kardo.org/ Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-02-0350 min
The CityRise PodcastChristy SylvesterDr. Roger Patterson and Dr. Mark Edworthy talk with CityRise Network Partner Christy Sylvester of Casa El Buen Samaritano. For more information about Casa, visit https://www.casaelbuen.org/ Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-01-2031 min
The CityRise PodcastRandy GuttenbergerDr. Roger Patterson and Dr. Mark Edworthy talk with CityRise Network Partner Randy Guttenberger, author of "Managing You Crazy Self." For more information about Randy and his book, visit https://managingyourcrazy.com/ Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-01-0644 min
The CityRise PodcastJeff Frey of Talent PathDr. Roger Patterson and Dr. Mark Edworthy talk with CityRise Network Partner Jeff Frey, Vice President of Talent Path. For more information about Talent Path visit https://www.talentpath.com/ Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2021-12-1643 min
The CityRise PodcastMark Dean of Sienna Ranch Baptist ChurchDr. Roger Patterson and Dr. Mark Edworthy talk with CityRise Network Partner Mark Dean of Sienna Ranch Baptist Church. For more information about SRBC visit https://www.siennaranchchurch.org/. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2021-12-0239 min
The CityRise PodcastCharny Beck of STCH Ministries CounselingDr. Roger Patterson and Dr. Mark Edworthy talk with CityRise Network Partner Charny Beck of STCH Ministries Counseling. For more information about STCH Ministries Counseling visit https://www.stchm.org/family-counseling/ Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2021-11-1842 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Serving Our City" with Kathleen Yarborough: Meeting Needs In Our Community and Sharing the Love of JesusKathleen Yarborough is the Community Ministries Director for the CityRise Network, focusing on partnering with local ministries to meet needs and share the love of Jesus. Kathleen shares some opportunities to serve in Houston, and also talks about her journey toward developing a heart for partnering with local ministries. Visit https://cityrise.org/soc to learn more about opportunities to serve in Houston. Please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2021-11-1038 min
The CityRise PodcastDavid Hill of Restoration Community ChurchDr. Roger Patterson and Dr. Mark Edworthy talk with CityRise Network Partner David Hill, founder of Restoration Community Church in Houston, TX. For more information about RCC visit http://rcchouston.com/ Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2021-11-0435 min
The CityRise PodcastBrandon Baca of Attack PovertyDr. Roger Patterson and Dr. Mark Edworthy talk with CityRise Network Partner Brandon Baca, CEO of Attack Poverty in Houston, TX. For more information about Attack Poverty visit https://attackpoverty.org/ Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2021-10-2144 min
The CityRise Podcast"The CityRise Podcast Intro" with Roger Patterson and Mark EdworthySenior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson and Network Director Dr. Mark Edworthy introduce the network and share the vision for this new podcast.
2021-10-0522 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Parenting Is Your Ministry" with Dr. Roger Patterson: Senior Leadership and Guiding Your FamilyDr. Roger Patterson is the Senior Pastor and founder of the CityRise Network, providing direct oversight to 6 different congregations, and offering support and networking for several other congregations, non-profits, and missionaries. Roger shares some of the major lessons he's learned in ministry, as well as his heart for everyone to see their family as their most important ministry. For more information on the CityRise Network, visit https://cityrise.org/. Please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
2021-09-1545 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Live from the Serve Summit"On Sunday August 29 the CityRise Network gathered our volunteers from all our campuses for a night of celebration and empowerment. Jennifer and Justin set up a booth right by the check in table and had the opportunity to talk to several incredible people about serving. If you're interested in serving at one of our CityRise Network campuses, visit https://cityrise.org/connect to let us know and one of our team members will reach out to you! Make sure to review, rate, and subscribe to our show!
2021-09-0135 min
The Almost Amazing Podcast"Raising Teens" with Jaime Obando: Parenting Children During One of the Toughest SeasonsJaime Obando is the Associate Director of Community Ministries at CityRise, seeking to connect with those who need Jesus by meeting their needs. As a parent of two teenage boys, Jaime offered a wealth of insight about shepherding children during the toughest season of adolescence. Visit https://cityrise.org/communityministries to learn more about Jaime's ministry at our church. Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and review!
2021-08-1141 min