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TreasureCast2025 Wrap Up, Christmas & New Year Special That’s a wrap! You know the phrase—it means we’re closing the curtain and calling it a year, and for 2025, TreasureCast has officially done just that! Join some of our pastors (Rich, Matt, John & Drew) on this special episode as we recap all the wonderful things that God has done through the podcast over the last year and count down our top 10 episodes. Since we’re dropping this on Christmas Eve, we snuck in a special Christmas & New Year’s message to encourage our listeners to treasure Christ more during the Holidays. We hope you enjoy this recap, Chri...
2025-12-241h 14
TreasureCastAsk the Pastors (Gambling, Fasting & Liturgical Feast Days) You’ve probably heard us talk about emailing questions on almost every episode, right? Well, based on popular demand–you asked questions, and we answered them! Join Pastors John, Drew, Matt E., and Rich as they discuss questions submitted over the course of the TreasureCast in this new “Ask the Pastors” style podcast.The questions that are addressed in this episode include:- Should Christians fast, and if so, how should we do it?- What is gambling? Is it sinful for Christians to gamble or place bets? Are all forms of gam...
2025-12-101h 14
TreasureCastDating and Courting as a Christian When we look around at the culture in America, as Christians we often reel back in shock and horror at the practices happening around us—especially in how the world approaches dating and its close relative, “hook-up culture.” It seems like a free-for-all, with little to no oversight outside the church—and sometimes even within it. As Christians, we cannot accept the world’s approach to dating. But what should we do? How should we view relationships with the opposite sex before marriage? Should we date? Should we do something else, like courting? And what exactly is courting? Join Pastors Ri...
2025-10-221h 17TreasureCastDating and Courting as a Christian (revised) When we look around at the culture in America, as Christians we often reel back in shock and horror at the practices happening around us—especially in how the world approaches dating and its close relative, “hook-up culture.” It seems like a free-for-all, with little to no oversight outside the church—and sometimes even within it. As Christians, we cannot accept the world’s approach to dating. But what should we do? How should we view relationships with the opposite sex before marriage? Should we date? Should we do something else, like courting? And what exactly is courting? Join Pastors Ri...
2025-10-221h 17
TreasureCastStewardship and Generosity Part 2 Join Pastors John, Drew, and Rich in the second part of their riveting discussion on stewardship and generosity. This episode dives deeper into balancing life's phases with your time, talent, and treasure. Featuring special guest Chase Gould, a Financial Advisor, listeners will gain valuable insights on financial stewardship. Tune in for practical tips on managing life's seasons, essential strategies for smart financial stewardship, and inspiring real-life stories of generosity. We value your feedback and suggestions for future episodes—email us at treasurecast@woodridge.cc with your thoughts and questions. The TreasureCast" is a production of...
2025-01-081h 14
TreasureCastStewardship and Generosity Part 1 **Before the start of this episode, Pastor Drew provides an update on the length of the TreasureCast and how we will likely never be shorter than 30-40 minutes, with most episodes being close to an hour or more in length. What is your first memory of money? Was it good or bad? Is it biblical to tithe as New Covenant Christians? Why is it important to steward what God has given us, and should we really leave an inheritance to our children's children? Join Pastors John, Drew, and Rich as they discuss stewardship and...
2024-12-1152 min
TreasureCast"The Holidays" and the Christian Time is flying by again, and the holiday season is right around the corner. Typically, holidays involve seeing family and friends that you may not see that often. People you love and get along with, but also people you may not prefer to be around. The world often tells us that we should never bring up two things at family gatherings—religion and politics. Join Pastor John, Pastor Drew, and Pastor Rich as they discuss "The Holidays" and how we as Christians should navigate them. They also talk about several pitfalls that await the Christian during the holidays, offer en...
2024-11-2750 min
Criminal AdaptationsBig EyesWalter Keane was one of the most in-demand artists in the 1960s. His portraits of children with saucer-sized eyes could be found in galleries across the world, on advertisements nailed to telephone poles, and on lithographs in department store bargain bins. While Walter was partying with the rich and famous, Margaret Keane, his wife and true creator of Big Eye paintings, was restricted to their basement studio creating new art for Walter to take credit for. Tim Burton, with the help of Amy Adams and Christoph Waltz, connected with Margaret’s story and brought it to the big screen in...
2024-06-171h 41
The CabinWisconsin's Top 10 Hidden WaterfallsThe Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Pepin County; https://bit.ly/WCAPepinCountyThe Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda: https://bit.ly/44xg56hCampfire Conversation: Join us as we uncover Wisconsin's top 10 waterfalls, starting with Pewit’s Nest in Baraboo. We explore the natural gorge carved by Skillet Creek, reminiscent of Parfrey’s Glen, and delve into its rich history as a former site of a waterwheel and mill. Next, we venture to Devil’s Punchbowl in Menomonie, marveling at its ancient r...
2024-05-1448 min
Woodridge Community Church SermonsGod’s Antidote For InjusticeElder Rich Parfrey preaches the next sermon in our summer series on the Psalms. Delivered Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Woodridge Community Church (New Berlin, WI).
2020-07-0500 min