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Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church80: The Story of Scripture – 2 Kings 6-12In this episode of the Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Rachel Chester, and Lance Lawson discuss 2 Kings chapters 6 - 12.
The promise Elijah delivered to Ahab finally comes to fruition and justice is served. God is patient and merciful, and he is also just and faithful to his promises: both to rescue and to judge.
Despite these consequences to their idolatry, however, the kings and the people of Israel continue in their stubborn idolatry.
2025-08-0122 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church79: The Story of Scripture – 1 Kings 21-22 & 2 Kings 1-5This week the story of Kings continues with more tension between the leaders of the divided kingdom of Israel and the prophets of God. Join Ted, Rachel, and Lance for a conversation about evil, assassinations, miracles, and she-bears.
How does the Exodus story continue to replay throughout the Old Testament, and why is Jezebel the worst?
2025-07-2734 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church78: The Story of Scripture – 1 Kings 14-20In this episode of the Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the kings and prophets of a now divided Kingdom of Israel.
The prophets take center stage as covenant "watchdogs" and one of the most important prophets in Scripture, Elijah, takes on an idolatrous and murderous king and queen.
2025-07-1835 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church77: The Story of Scripture - 1 Kings 7 - 13In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Rysoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss Solomon's reign: from a wise king who loves Yahweh, to a another leader who turns from Yahweh. What can we all learn from Solomon, and how does he point to Jesus?
2025-07-1131 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church76: The Story of Scripture - 2 Samuel 24 - 1 Kings 6In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the complicated, but ultimately hopeful legacy of King David: the humble, shepherd-king who was imperfect, but ultimately faithful to his Lord.
The next chapter of God's story begins with King Solomon, renowned for his wisdom, who built the Temple for Yahweh to reside with his people in Jerusalem and expanded the kingdom to all that was promised to Abraham. In David we see the pinnacle of a humble king, in Solomon the pinnacle of the kingdom, but cracks begin to show . . . 2025-07-0441 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church75: The Story of Scripture - 2 Samuel 18-23King David is victorious over his rebellious son, but grieves for all he has lost. After his failures, he is still a victorious king, but he is weakened and weary, and reminded that it has always been and still is Yahweh who is his rock and deliverer. Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester mourn another faithful follower who chooses to go his own way, instead of trusting in God, but rest in the same hope David proclaims so many years ago: the faithfulness of God and the promise of a better King to come.
2025-06-2725 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church74: The Story of Scripture - 2 Samuel 12-17In this episode, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the rise and fall of King David. The ideal Israelite king is humbled and repentant, but his choices still have consequences.
2025-06-2025 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church73: The Story of Scripture - 2 Samuel 6-11In this episode of the Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss 2 Samuel 6-11.
After faithfully waiting on God's promise and timing, David finally becomes king.
He will forever be known as the ideal king of Israel: king, priest, loyal, faithful, and humble. But, like all our other heroes, it doesn't last long.
Eden realized becomes Eden lost when King David sees and takes, returning us back to the Fall of Genesis 3 once again.
2025-06-1334 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church72: The Story of Scripture - 1 Samuel 31 - 2 Samuel 5In this episode of the Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the beginning of King David's reign. Although the anointed one of Yahweh, David still must consolidate power, establish alliances, and battle enemies. In the midst of a very broken world, we finally see the true monarchy of Israel begin.
2025-06-0625 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church71: The Story of Scripture - 1 Samuel 25 - 30In this episode of the Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the downfall of Saul, first king of Israel. Why is David marrying a new wife, what is going on with Samuel coming back from the dead, and what could this possibly all have to do with our own faith?
2025-05-3024 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church70: The Story of Scripture - 1 Samuel 19-24In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the juxtaposed hearts of Saul and David. What makes David a worthy king? Why won't Saul accept his fate? What is really going on between David and Jonathan? These famous stories have an historical context, but are still relevant today.
2025-05-2327 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church69: The Story of Scripture - 1 Samuel 13 - 18In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the downfall of Saul, Israel's first king. Disobedience, distrust, jealous, and violence define the reign of the king the people chose. But, was it Saul's fault really? Was he that bad?
2025-05-1635 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church68: The Story of Scripture – 1 Samuel 6-12In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lane Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the Israelites continued struggle with conforming to the nations around them instead of being a blessing to the nations.
They treat the ark of the covenant as if it was a magic talisman and reject God as their king.
God, in his abundant patience, agrees to give the people the king they desire- tall, handsome, and wealthy. Israel's monarchy is established, but it shakily begins through misguided motivations and an uncertain king.
2025-05-0930 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church67: The Story of Scripture – Ruth 3-4 & 1 Samuel 1-5In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lane Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the courage and faithful obedience of Ruth, Noami, and Hannah in the books of Ruth and 1 Samuel.
Through the seemingly private suffering and faith of these women, God begins a new chapter in his Story of Redemption: a king for his people.
2025-05-0239 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church66: The Story of Scripture – Judges 18-21 & Ruth 1-2In this episode of The Story of Scripture, the Israelites go from bad to worse. By the end of the book, the God's chosen people reflect the character and values of their idolatrous, violent neighbors, instead of Yahweh.
Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss what we can learn from these tragic narratives and how it connects with the book of Ruth.
2025-04-2534 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church65: The Story of Scripture – Judges 12-17In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Rysksoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the increasingly disappointing and disturbing history of God's people during the time of the judges.
Ted wears pink in solidarity with the women who experience the worst effects of the sin of the Israelites, Rachel admits this is not her favorite book of Scripture, and Lance reminds them of our need for a good King.
2025-04-1831 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church64: The Story of Scripture – Judges 6-11In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss Gideon and Jepthah.
These two judges of Israel seem to be faithful leaders, but inevitably lead God's people further into idolatry and violence.
In these hard-to-read stories, there is both the depth of human depravity, and the surprising, patient faithfulness of God.
2025-04-1141 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church63: The Story of Scripture – Judges 1-5In this episode of the Bible Reading Plan Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester jump into a new part of the Story of Scripture in the book of Judges.
God has delivered the descendants of Abraham from slavery, made him his people, promised them blessing, and led them to the promised land. How will the people of God respond?
2025-04-0434 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church62: The Story of Scripture – Exodus 34-40In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the passage of Scripture that is most quoted by Scripture itself: when God reveals his name and character to his people.
Who is Yahweh and is he really anything at all like the Jesus of the New Testament?
2025-03-2839 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church61: The Story of Scripture – Exodus 26-33
In this episode of the Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the significance of the detailed descriptions and instructions concerning the Tabernacle and the priesthood.
The covenant has been ratified, the dwelling place for God and his priesthood has been commissioned, but the newly created people of God don't even make it 40 days before the fall into the familiar pattern of rebellion and rejection of God.
So how does God respond?
2025-03-2141 min
Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church60: The Story of Scripture – Exodus 18-25In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted, Lance, and Rachel discuss what it means to be the "treasured possession" of Yahweh.
How should we think about the 10 Commandments? Is the law good, bad, or outdated?
These well-known passages are far-reaching, not just for courtrooms or as a failed "plan A" of God, but for how we understand our identity and mission as God's people today.
2025-03-1445 min
Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church59: The Story of Scripture – Exodus 11-17The final, devastating plague that forces Pharoah's hand: the death of every firstborn son in Egypt. The Passover ritual and reality that defines and orients the people of Israel even to this day. God's presence with the Israelites in pillars of cloud and fire. Bread provided from heaven.
In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the protection, presence, and provision of God in this epic story and how each moment intentionally points to Jesus.
2025-03-0739 min
Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church58: The Story of Scripture – Exodus 4-10
Why did God almost kill Moses on his way to Egypt? What is the significance of a staff and the snake? Was it really Pharaoh's fault, if God was hardening his heart?
In this episode of the Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the well-known epic story of Moses's plea to "Let my people go," Pharaoh's refusal, and the resulting ten plagues on Egypt, along with lesser known stories along the way.
2025-03-0143 min
Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church57: The Story of Scripture – Genesis 48-Exodus 3The foundation of the Story of Scripture has ended.
In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the "pattern" of God's kingdom, the depth of brokenness seen in mankind rebellion, and the promises of God to restore all things.
God's has made a covenant with the Israelites, who are flourishing in Egypt at the end of Genesis, but then oppressed and persecuted when we turn the page to Exodus.
2025-02-2143 min
Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church56: The Story of Scripture – Genesis 41-47Despite the suffering in his life, Jospeh continues to trust in God. He is finally set free. When he is finally reunited with the brothers who rejected and betrayed them, he shows mercy and grace and saves them from death.
In this episode of the Bible Reading Podcast, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the climax of Joseph's story that will take us into the next chapter for God's chosen people.
2025-02-1433 min
Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church55: The Story of Scripture – Genesis 33-40In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the return of Jacob to his home and are introduced to one of his sons, Joseph.
Jospeh's story is one of the most well-known in Scripture, but how does it point back to the Garden and forward to Jesus?
2025-02-0732 min
Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church54: The Story of Scripture – Genesis 27-32In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, we get to the heart of Jacob's story.
God's chosen brother, is deceived, deceives again, and eventually has to wrestle with God.
Will Jacob ever change? How can this uneven man be the one to continue God's plan of redemption for the world?
2025-01-3134 min
Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church53: The Story of Scripture – Genesis 20-26Abraham lies about his wife again, Hagar is sent away again, and then, wait, Isaac also lies about his wife?
The chosen people of God seem to be making the same mistakes again and again.
In the middle of this week's reading and these painful, but hopeful cycles, is the famous story of Abraham being asked to sacrifice his promised son. What is the point of these stories and how can God ask Abraham to do something so horrific?
In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel...2025-01-2439 min
Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church52: The Story of Scripture – Genesis 14-19In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap Podcast, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss one of the central promises in Scripture.
What is a covenant? What was happening in this covenantal ceremony? What does this have to do with Jesus?
2025-01-1743 min
Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church51: The Story of Scripture – Genesis 4-13In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the sweeping stories of Genesis 4-13.
Outside of Eden, there are rival brothers, cosmic floods, rebellious towers, and much more. But throughout these stories within our Story, one thing remains the same: the grace and faithfulness of God.
2025-01-1054 min
Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church50: The Story of Scripture – Genesis 1-3What is the point of Genesis? What questions should we ask and how does that affect how we read and apply this foundational book of the Bible?
In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, the Story of Scripture begins with the Pattern of the Kingdom of God in Genesis 1 and 2: God’s people in his place, with his presence. But it doesn’t last long. Given a choice, Adam and Eve choose to define good and evil on their own terms, and the kingdom is perished.
Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss Gene...2025-01-0358 min
Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church49: Bible Reading Recap – John 16 - 21, Psalm 23, & Psalm 1The final episode of the Bible Reading Recap for 2024!
Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester contemplate not only the power of the final chapters in the gospel of John, but what God has done for each of them through his Word in 2024.
2024-12-2728 min
Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church48: Bible Reading Recap – John 11-15 & Psalm 27On this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the final sign of Jesus in the Gospel of John.
His deity is displayed when he resurrects his friend from death, and yet he is also the God who washes the feet of his followers and lays down his life for the world.
2024-12-2039 min
Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church47: Bible Reading Recap: John 6 - 10 & Psalm 104On this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester continue discussing the Gospel of John.
Jesus performs more signs, gives more I Am statements, and many more Old Testament references . . . all leading to the astonishing claim that he is the very presence of God on earth.
Click here to view The Bible Project's poster illustrating the overview of the Gospel of John that Lance mentioned!
2024-12-1349 min
Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church46: Bible Reading Recap – John 1-5 & Psalm 19On this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the final book in the reading plan for 2024, the gospel of John!
The apostle John's gospel is unique amongst the four gospels in its emphasis on the divinity of Jesus.
The one who was in the beginning, Creator of all, the very place where heaven meets earth . . . and also compassionate, generous, and personal with all he encounters.
Check out the Bible Project Video that Lance references during the podcast below!
The Gospel of J...2024-12-0643 min
Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church45: Bible Reading Recap – Revelation 17-22On this episode of the Bible Reading Recap Podcast, we are at the end of not only the book of Revelation, but the end of the entire Biblical Story.
Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the future, eternal promises depicted in these final chapters.
The thousand year reign, the new Jerusalem that is also a temple, no more sea, sun, or suffering.
What does it all mean and how we can live in light of this future hope?
2024-11-2948 min
Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church44: Bible Reading Recap – Revelation 12-16 & Psalm 11In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss how God's Word reveals the spiritual battle between good and evil that has been raging since before Eden and continues to rage today.
Satan has lost, definitively, thought the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, but he still prowls, seeking to deceive and devour.
How can we recognize the beast in our own culture, endure the tensions of the already-not-yet, and rest in the hope of future and final judgment?
For a deeper dive into the...2024-11-2243 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church43: Bible Reading Recap – Revelation 7-11 & Psalm 95A 144,000 person army, the 7th seal and 7 trumpets, 2 witnesses, 4 angels, and lots of questions.
What do all of these numbers and symbols mean and how do we understand how to respond faithfully to God's Word?
In this episode, Ted Ryksoksi, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the heart of Revelation and its connection to the rest of the New Testament.
For a deeper dive into these five chapters, check out these past sermons from Clear Creek Community Church's sermon series on Revelation:
How Do You Feel About Judgment: The Se...2024-11-1529 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church42: Bible Reading Recap – Revelation 1-6Armageddon, apocalypse, end-times – concepts that evoke curiosity, wonder, and fear – but what if that's not the point?
In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester begin the journey into one of the most discussed and misunderstood books in God's Word.
For a deeper dive into these first 6 chapters, check out these past sermons covering the introduction and themes of Revelation:
Reading Revelation Well - Clear Creek Community Church
The Seven Letters - Clear Creek Community Church
The Worship of Heaven and Earth...2024-11-0844 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church41: Bible Reading Recap – 1 John 4-5, 2 John, 3 John, & JudeIn this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester walk through the last epistles of the New Testament.
What is Peter's final word to the church before he is crucified?
What does the apostle whom Jesus loved, John, say life as a Christian looks like?
How does Jesus' brother, Jude, persevere in the midst of suffering?
These final letters offer of us a unique glimpse into the faith of those who walked the closest to Jesus thousands of years ago and still encourage and challenge us...2024-11-0142 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church40: Bible Reading Recap – 2 Peter 1-3, 1 John 1-3, & Psalm 2On this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss Peter's final exhortations to the church before he is martyred and the first letter written by the apostle Jesus loved, John.
Each letter is short, but powerful, reminding us to live in light of who Jesus is and our certain, future, hope in him.
2024-10-2555 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church39: Bible Reading Recap – 1 Peter 1-5In this episode Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the apostle Peter's first letter, written to a persecuted group of Gentile churches.
Peter gives a challenging and comforting reminder of who we are and all we have in Christ.
No matter what situations we find ourselves in, we can be a people of hope, as we set our minds, hearts, and lives on the example of Jesus and the promise of his return.
2024-10-1839 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church38: Bible Reading Recap – James 1-5 & Psalm 4In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the wisdom of James, the brother of Jesus and leader of the first church in Jerusalem.
What does it look like to be an authentic Christian?
How does our belief in Jesus shape who we are?
In the book of James, Jesus' Sermon on the Mount is echoed and given direct application for the church, as relevant today as 2000 years ago.
2024-10-1137 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church37: Bible Reading Recap – Hebrews 10-15 & Psalm 106In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the last chapters of Hebrews. This big picture sermon reminds us of the character of God, the need for forgiveness, and the necessity to make a decision about whether to follow Jesus.
2024-10-0443 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church36: Bible Reading Recap – Hebrews 5-9 & Psalm 135Jesus is the true and greater King, Prophet, and Priest, but what does this have to do with his suffering, and who is Melchizedek anyway?!
In this episode, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the new and better covenant, the suffering of Jesus, and why we have hope when we find ourselves in the wilderness today.
2024-09-2738 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church35: Bible Reading Recap – Hebrews 1-4 & Psalm 6In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester begin walking through the book of Hebrews.
In what is essentially a first century sermon, Hebrews describes and meditates on the majesty of all Jesus is and all he has done for his people.
The Creator and Sustainer of the universe, the greater and final prophet, the exact image of God, the High Priest and King who mediates for all and rules over all . . . and that's only the first four verses.
2024-09-2031 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community ChurchBONUS EPISODE: Bible Reading Recap – Matthew 28 & The Sermon on the MountOn this BONUS episode of the Bible Reading Recap podcast, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the resurrection of Jesus and the Great Commission that concludes the gospel of Matthew.
The end of the gospel takes us back to the beginning and the heart of Jesus' teaching and mission - the Sermon on the Mount.
2024-09-1736 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church34: Bible Reading Recap – Matthew 22-27In this episode Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the final days in the life of Jesus.
Jesus prepares his disciples for what he knows must happen, prays for strength, and then confronts the power and evil of the world in his trial and crucifixion.
2024-09-1340 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church33: Bible Reading Recap – Matthew 17-21 & Psalm 88Jesus finally openly reveals who he is to his disciples and then the world as he continues to heal the sick, rebuke the religious hypocrites, and teach about his upside down kingdom.
In this episode, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the meaning of Jesus' words and actions and how it all impacts us today.
2024-09-0643 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church32: Bible Reading Recap – Matthew 12-16 & Psalm 91On this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss continue discussing the gospel of Matthew.
Jesus teaches what the kingdom looks like, cares for the crowds with unending compassion, and invites his disciples deeper into faith and trust.
2024-08-3039 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church31: Bible Reading Recap – Matthew 6-11In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss Matthew, chapters 6-11.
Jesus concludes the famous Sermon on the Mount, shows us how to pray, teaches, heals, and invites all who are weary to find rest in him.
2024-08-2337 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church30: Bible Reading Recap – Matthew 1-5 & Psalm 8On this episode of the Bible Recap Podcast, we begin the gospel of Matthew!
Ted Ryskoski, Bruce Wesley, and Rachel Chester discuss the backgrounds and themes of this particular gospel and the surprising, beautiful message of Jesus.
2024-08-1656 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church29: Bible Reading Recap – 2 Timothy 5, Titus, & PhilemonOn this episode of the Bible Recap Podcast, Ted Ryskoski, Rachel Chester, and Chris Alston recap 2 Timothy 4, Titus, and the book of Philemon, the last of Paul’s letters to the church we will read this year.
They discuss the weight of leading in the church and the glimpse into Paul’s heart as he pastors and faces the end of his life.
2024-08-0935 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church28: Bible Reading Recap – 1 Timothy 5, 2 Timothy 1-4, & Psalm 15In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Rachel Chester, and Matt Sherman discuss the final letters from the apostle Paul that are included in the Bible.
What are the practical implications of the church being the family of God?
How can we be both a generous people and also protect the church from selfish greed?
How does the gospel re-orient our relationships, beliefs, and actions today?
2024-08-0248 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church27: Bible Reading Recap – 2 Thessalonians 3, 1 Timothy 1-4, & Psalm 150False biblical teaching and bad leaders are not a new problem. In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Rachel Chester, and Brigette Swafford discuss 1 Timothy, in which Paul helps his protege navigate the practical expectations and decisions of leading the church.
2024-07-2640 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church26: Bible Reading Recap – 1 Thessalonians 3-5, 2 Thessalonians 1-2, & Psalm 24In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Rachel Chester, and Daniel Swafford discuss Paul's letters to the church in Thessalonica.
In what is most likely the apostle's oldest letters, Paul encourages these new believers who are enduring great persecution.
How can the church then and now remain hopeful and holy in the midst of a hostile and broken world?
2024-07-1942 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church25: Bible Reading Recap – Colossians 2-4 & 1 Thessalonians 1-2In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap Podcast, Ted Ryskoski discusses Colossians and 1 Thessalonians with Bruce Wesley and Rachel Chester.
What does new life in Christ look like?
What does suffering in Christ look like?
How does every part of our lives point to the gospel?
2024-07-1250 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church24: Bible Reading Recap – Philippians 1-4, Colossians 1, & Psalm 98On this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski discusses the Philippians and the first chapter of Colossians with Greg Poore and Tiffany Ravedutti.
In these two letters, Paul makes some great claims about who Jesus is, and then exhorts us to a response.
2024-07-051h 00Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church23: Bible Reading Recap – Ephesians 1-6In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Rachel Chester, and Aaron Lutz discuss Paul's letter to the Ephesians.
Paul continues his consistent call to unity in the church, warns of the reality of spiritual warfare, and exhorts Jesus' disciples to live transformed lives in light of the gospel.
2024-06-2852 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church22: Bible Reading Recap – Galatians 1-6In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Rachel Chester, and Chris Alston discuss the book of Galatians.
How are Gentiles and Jews unified in Christ?
What do we need to truly be a part of God's family?
And if we are, how does this change our lives?
2024-06-2144 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church21: Bible Reading Recap – Mark 12-16 & Psalm 42In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Rachel Chester, and Rachel Fisher discuss the end of the gospel of Mark.
Jesus is honored briefly, but quickly abandoned, betrayed, and rejected.
How does the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus inform and strengthen our relationship with God?
2024-06-1439 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church20: Bible Reading Recap – Mark 6-11In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Rachel Chester, and Matt Sherman continue the discussion about the Gospel of Mark.
Why are Jesus' disciples so confused?
What is going on at the transfiguration of Jesus?
And, the question it is all leading to, who is Jesus?
2024-06-0749 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church19: Bible Reading Recap – Mark 1-5 & Psalm 67In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the opening chapters of the gospel of Mark.
Who is Mark and why did he write these chapters?
What is different about Mark than the gospel of Luke?
What do these stories tell us about who Jesus is and what he offers us even today?
2024-05-3144 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church18: Bible Reading Recap - 2 Corinthians 9-13 & Psalm 51In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the final chapters of Paul's second letter to the church in Corinth.
How doe the gospel practically inform relational conflict, suffering, and even money, for the church thousands of years ago and for all of us today?
2024-05-2435 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church17: Bible Reading Recap – 2 Corinthians 4-8 & Psalm 102In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap Podcast, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss 2 Corinthians 4-8 and Psalm 102.
What does it look like to share in the glory of Jesus?
How does the Gospel affect our every day lives?
How can Paul and the Old Testament poetry help us when we are suffering?
2024-05-1742 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church16: Bible Reading Recap - 1 Corinthians 14-16 & 2 Corinthians 1-3In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap podcast, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the ongoing relationship between Paul and the new church at Corinth, whether women can speak in church, and the final hope of the gospel.
2024-05-1045 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church15: Bible Reading Recap - 1 Corinthians 9-13In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the vast difference between the culture of first century Corinth and modern-day America, and how this does and does not affect our understanding and application of Scripture today.
2024-05-0344 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church14: Bible Reading Recap - 1 Corinthians 3-8What does it mean that our bodies are a temple and why does it matter?
Does what we do affect only our own spiritual life?
How should the church handle conflicts?
In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss 1 Corinthians, chapters 3-8.
2024-04-2636 min
Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church211: How to Be a Better Friend – The Struggles and Strengths of FriendshipIn this episode, Tanner Smith, Allison Swenson, Lindsey Lehtinen, and Ryan Lehtinen discuss the highs and lows of friendship, how to cultivate deep relationships, and practical steps to building a community of 2 a.m. friends.
2024-04-2157 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church13: Bible Reading Recap – Romans 13-16 & 1 Corinthians 1-2In this episode, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester wrap up our study and discussion of Paul's magnum opus, the letter to the Romans.
They also discuss the context and opening chapters of 1 Corinthians, which has similar themes as Romans: unity in the church, love for one another, and the preeminence and all-encompassing power of the gospel.
2024-04-2043 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church12: Bible Reading Recap – Romans 8-12 & Psalm 56In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the heart of Romans.
What does it look like to live in the Spirit?
How do we respond when we are struggling, when this feels really hard?
2024-04-1237 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church210: Friends Forever – The Wesleys and Cardens Guide to FriendshipFriendships can be difficult to maintain or even find as an adult, but how about a friendship that has lasted 30 years?
In this episode, Tiffany Ravedutti sits down with Bruce and Susan Wesley and Mark and Lisa Carden to celebrate and learn from their decades-long friendship.
2024-04-0726 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church11: Bible Reading Recap – Romans 3-7In this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss Romans 3-7.
The apostle Paul describes the slavery to sin of not only the Israelites, but all of humanity and points us to the only one who can bring freedom and life.
2024-04-0542 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church10: Bible Reading Recap – Romans 1-2On this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, we begin a new book, Romans!
Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the cultural and historical context of Romans, some key concerns of Paul, and the best way to read and understand this dense and important book of the Bible.
2024-03-2938 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church09: Bible Reading Recap – Acts 21-28In this week's episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester celebrate finishing the second book in CCCC's Bible Reading Plan, Acts!
How does this story of the beginning of the church end and what does that mean for our church today?
2024-03-2438 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church08: Bible Reading Recap – Acts 15-20The kingdom of God is open to all people, regardless of race, culture, or traditions.
The kingdom of God goes forth, displaying the truth and power of the gospel over all political, religious, and philosophical forces in the world!
In this week of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss these themes as we read through the climax of the apostle Paul’s missions spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world.
2024-03-1537 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church07: Bible Reading Recap – Acts 10-14How did Judas turn from disciple to betrayer?
Did Jesus actually descend into hell?
What does the conversion of Gentiles have to do with us?
In this episode of the Bible Reading Plan Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss these questions and more from Acts 10-14.
2024-03-0842 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church209: Answering Hard Questions with Truth and GraceAsking tough questions is difficult enough, but it can be even harder when you are the one who has to answer the questions!
In this episode, Yancey Arrington, teaching pastor, and Jenna Kraft, a teacher at CCCC, discuss how to approach apologetics conversations with grace and truth, what to do if you don't know the answers, and how to rest in the grace and generosity of Jesus.
2024-03-0343 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church06: Bible Reading Recap – Acts 4-9Suffering, service, and sacrifice: the kingdom of God displayed, proclaimed, and growing!
In this episode, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the reality of suffering in the church, the promises of God fulfilled in Jesus, and God's invitation to all people to be a part of his kingdom.
2024-03-0135 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church05: Bible Reading Recap – Luke 23-24 & Acts 1-3The end of the book of Luke!
The betrayal, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus! His resurrection, ascension, and the gifting of the Holy Spirit!
In this episode, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss this central story and hope of our faith.
2024-02-231h 00Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church04: Bible Reading Recap: Luke 17-22On this episode of the Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester answer great questions sent in from Clear Creekers and discuss the final teachings and events in Jesus' life.
What was Jesus really like?
Who was he teaching?
What does it mean to really follow him?
2024-02-1851 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church03: Bible Reading Recap – Luke 12-16What does the kingdom of God really look like? What does that mean about how we live now? In this week's recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss Luke, chapters 12-16 and God's real, personal, great love for us.
2024-02-1145 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church02: Bible Reading Recap – Luke 6-11In this episode of our Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss how our families can study God's word together with B.R.E.A.D., the beautiful upside-down kingdom of God, and how God spoke to each of them in Luke, Chapters 6 - 11.
2024-02-0442 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church01: Bible Reading Recap – Luke 1-5In our first episode of Bible Reading Recap, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss why we decided to begin the year with Luke, their experience using B.R.E.A.D., and what they each learned in Luke, Chapters 1-5.
2024-01-2834 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church208: BREAD — Experiencing Jesus in ScriptureOne of the primary ways God speaks to us is through Scripture, and yet, so often we leave our copy unopened on the coffee table.
In this episode, Rachel Chester talks with Ryan Lehtinen, Denise Ward, and Tanner Smith about Clear Creek's plan to read through the New Testament in 2024 and how B.R.E.A.D. can help us to that together.
2024-01-1450 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church207: Christmas Q&A with Yancey ArringtonWas Jesus really born on December 25th?
Where does Santa even come from?
And, what is Yancey's favorite Christmas meal?
On this episode, Rachel Chester asks Yancey some of the most common questions about Christmas.
2023-12-1039 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church206: Can Anyone Really Understand the Bible? (A Closer Look at 2 Peter 3:14-18)So many Christians have a deep desire to study the Bible, but find themselves confused or frustrated along the way.
In this episode, Tanner Smith, Aaron Chester, and Tiffany Ravedutti get practical about if its really possible to understand the Bible, and if so, how to do it.
2023-11-2653 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church205: Where is Jesus Now? And, When is He Coming Back? (A Closer Look at 2 Peter 3: 1-13)Jesus has risen from the grave, he's alive!
But....where is he and what is he doing now?
When will he be back?
In this episode, Rachel Chester discusses these questions and more with Jenna Kraft and Aaron Chester.
2023-11-1936 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church204: Why is God So Angry? (A Closer Look at 2 Peter 2:1-22)Is God an always affirming easy-going Santa in the sky?
Or is he an always angry vindictive monster in the sky?
On this episode, Tanner Smith talks with Aaron and Rachel Chester about a biblical understanding of the character of God and our desperate need for justice.
2023-11-1241 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church203: Are There Any Modern Day Prophets? (A Closer Look at 2 Peter 1:16-21)On this episode, Tiffany Ravedutti talks with Yancey Arrington and Jenna Kraft about what prophecy looks like in the Bible, if there are any modern day prophets, and how we can think biblically about prophecy today.
2023-11-0551 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church201: 30th Anniversary – Looking Back with Bruce and Susan WesleyThirty years!
Thirty years since Bruce and Susan founded Clear Creek Community Church.
On this episode, Ted Ryskoski talks with Bruce and Susan Wesley about the highs, the lows, and everything in between of the past three decades.
2023-10-2939 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church202: Do Top 5 Lists Really Make a Difference?Small groups and Top Five lists have been a fundament part of how CCCC seeks to grow in faith and spread the gospel of Jesus.
But do they really have an impact?
In this episode, Ted Ryskoski hears the incredible story of how Steven Pittman, Derek Willis, Larry Crochet, and Josh Yahoudy came to Christ through the faithfulness of God working through the commitment of these families to invite others to know and follow Jesus.
2023-10-2931 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church200: Did Jesus Really Come Back From the Dead? (A Closer Look at 2 Peter 1:5-14)Is the resurrection of Jesus fact or fiction?
Does it even matter?
In this episode, Tiffany Ravedutti sits down with Jenna Kraft and Yancey Arrington to discuss the resurrection of Jesus, the evidence to support it, and its impact on the daily lives of Christians today.
2023-10-2241 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church199: Is Jesus Really God? (A Closer Look at 2 Peter 1:1-4)Seventy-three percent of evangelicals believe Jesus was created by God.
Forty-four percent of evangelicals believe Jesus was a great teacher, but not God.
Is this right? Or is Jesus really God?
Is there any biblical evidence for claiming the divinity of Jesus and does this even affect our faith?
In this episode, Lance Lawson asks Greg Poore and Aaron Chester these questions and more.
2023-10-1537 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church198: How Do I Talk to My Kids About Suicide?Suicide is the leading cause of death for children ages 10-14 and teens 14-19.
In this episode, Rachel Chester talks with Lindsey Lehtinen and Sarah Cook about how we can talk to our kids about this terrible reality, have continuing conversations about hard things, and help our kids find hope in the darkest places.
2023-10-0856 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church197: How Do I Talk to My Kids About Sex (and Porn)?Sex is one of those topics that is ubiquitous in our culture, but can be incredibly intimidating to discuss with our kids.
Pornography is a billion dollar industry and almost impossible to shield our kids from completely.
How do we approach these topics with our kids?
In this episode, Ted Ryskoski talks with Lindsey Lehtinen and Kevin Hester about how we can talk to our kids about the beauty of God’s gift of sex and the reality of how it can be distorted and dangerous in our broken world.
2023-10-0157 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church196: How Do I Talk to My Kids About Bullies?We all hope for kind kids, but the reality is that bullying is everywhere, and its really hard when it happens to your child.
How do we teach our kids to respond when they see bullying?
How do we talk to our kids if they are the one being mean?
In this episode, Rachel Chester talks with Lance Lawson and Susan Wesley about this tough topic.
2023-09-2540 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church195: How Do I Talk to My Kids About Others (Religions, Politics, Beliefs)?Our culture is becoming more pluralistic all the time and Christian lives look purposefully different as well.
In this episode, Rachel Chester talks with Yancey Arrington and Ryan Lehtinen about how we can talk to our kids about those who believe and live differently, in a way that models gospel love.
2023-09-181h 01Clear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church194: How Do I Talk to My Kids About Big Emotions? – Part 1It’s difficult to understand and control our own emotions sometimes, but what about our kids?
How can we discuss and model emotions in a way that honors God and love our kids well?
In this episode, Tiffany Ravedutti talks with Tara Warner, Clinical Director of LifeTree Counseling Center, about these questions and more.
2023-09-1218 minClear Creek Resources - A Podcast of Clear Creek Community Church193: Why You Need One, Why You Need to Be OneSo many men are looking for mentors - other men who can help them navigate faith, decisions, all of life - but how do you find a mentor?
In this episode, Tanner Smith sits down with Lance Lawson and Mark Carden to discuss the biblical call of discipling and mentoring men, how we can make that happen, and how God blesses these unique relationships.
2023-08-2747 min