Podcast
Rush Hour
Hosted by RushChurch · EN
RushHour helps RushChurch members stay connected to each other, informs them about current RushChurch happenings, and also includes bible study/theology talk. We will speak about RushChurch specifics but also on current events, tough questions on faith, church and the Bible
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Made in God's Image: No Idols Needed Because You Are One
2w ago00:34:56Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe start with summer life at Rush Church, swap jokes and icebreakers, then turn to a big Bible question that changes how we see ourselves and other people. We dig into the image of God as a calling to represent God on earth, fulfilled perfectly in Jesus and meant to reshape our everyday work and relationships. • summer announcements including youth night, camps, Kids Jam, and community events • quick jokes and light banter that sets the tone • icebreakers on time travel and most-used emojis • common assumptions about the image of God as physical or personality traits • why an ability-based definition can devalue people with disabilities • image of God as vocation: humans as God’s representatives and ambassadors • ancient kings, statues, and how Genesis flips the “only the king matters” idea • why the Bible rejects idols: God’s living images already exist in people • Eden as a temple and the call to expand God’s order into the world • the fall as failed representation and Jesus as the perfect image bearer • ruling through love, humility, compassion, and sacrifice instead of exploitation • a practical ethic: treating people well as an act of honoring God So if you have a seventh through twelfth grader, send them here Sunday night. We need your volunteer help. Just type in Bible Project Image of God.www.rushchurch.com
Transcribe →Church vs The World? - A conversation on Romans 12:2
3w ago00:46:46Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe talk through what it means to live in the world without letting the world shape us, using Romans 12 to keep our minds and choices centered on Jesus. We also get honest about the daily tension of conversations, approval, and culture, then land on a simple challenge: represent Christ with truth and grace without hiding or blending in. • Summer plans and what’s coming up at Rush Church • Fifth Sunday Backyard Kids takeover and what to expect • Pineapple Palooza volunteer needs and how to help • Youth cookout night and summer pause with pop-up events • Icebreakers that spiral into sandwiches and what counts as one • Defining “the world” as culture that pushes against God’s way • Romans 12:1-2 and the call to renew your mind • Two traps to avoid: isolation from people or blending into culture • Seeing the world as broken and in need of Jesus, not as the enemy • The danger of an us-versus-them mindset and why people are not the enemy • How humility, forgiveness, and serving others become a Christian witness • Practical ways to guard what you consume and reset your worldview daily • A better response to failure: learn, practice, and try again If you're interested, please sign up at the Welcome Center on Sunday or call on the office, let us know You can follow the Instagram page, Rush Church Students Also, we have a Facebook page, Rush Church Student Ministries Check the bulletin this summer www.rushchurch.com
Transcribe →What If Being The Church Meant Showing Up Everywhere
4w ago00:33:17Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe trade stories from prom, after-prom, and school events, then zoom out to the deeper why behind Rush 1.8 and our push to serve beyond the building. We connect scripture to practical outreach and remind each other that being salt and light shows up in everyday life, not just on Sunday morning. • upcoming Rush Church dates including Graduate Sunday, Fifth Sunday, Kids Jam needs, and Pineapple Palooza • prom and after-prom recap with the photo booth, obstacle course, and late-night laughs • Rally for the Cure at the middle school and high school, plus what it takes to serve for hours • why people may not feel ready to enter a church building and how outreach lowers that barrier • Jesus’ pattern of going to people and what that means for modern church outreach • Great Commission insight on “as you are going” and everyday discipleship • lost sheep language and why we prioritize showing up where the community already gathers • outreach tools like free cotton candy and conversations that open doors to faith • salt and light as a call to visible, consistent influence together Please sign up to help us. www.rushchurch.com
Transcribe →Armor For A Busy Week
May 800:15:20Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe share a quick Rush Church update from a packed week of events and summer planning, then pivot to a short devotional that brings the Armor of God into real life. We read Ephesians 6 and talk about truth, peace, faith, and salvation as daily habits that help us stand strong and show up for each other.• quick update on a busy week of community events and Rush 1.8 plans• Pineapple Palooza details and simple ways to volunteer• Graduation Sunday reminder and what we need to recognize seniors• Kids Jam glow theme, Amazon wish list, and why we’re investing in reusable supplies• paintball camp spot update and who can attend• youth Nerf war recap and why it led into the devotional• Armor of God overview from Ephesians 6:10–18• the battle not being against people but against unseen schemes like lies, stress, and temptation• armor as a daily mindset instead of a last-minute rescue• practical breakdown of each piece: truth, guarding the heart, peace, faith, protecting the mind, and God’s word• church community as a unit that stands together and has each other’s backsIf you have a graduate or you know a graduate, I need their information as soon as possible. We still need some people, we need some volunteers. Go read the passage, Ephesians chapter 6, verse 10, and pick one of the pieces of armor that you need to work on the most.www.rushchurch.com
Transcribe →What's the Deal With .... Saved and Redeemed? Plus more about RushChurch
May 100:38:46Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe answer listener questions that sound simple until you look closely, unpacking the difference between being saved and being redeemed and why that changes how we live. We also talk baptism and the Holy Spirit, then step back to explain how Rush Church is led and why strong, studied leadership helps a church stay healthy. • weekend plans and serving at prom and after prom • upcoming Rush 1.8 events and why volunteers matter • saved as rescue from sin and death • redeemed as being bought back and belonging to Christ • key Scriptures on redemption and ownership in Christ • baptism as a command and a public step of faith • biblical examples of receiving the Holy Spirit in different ways • Rush Church history, Restoration Movement roots, and being non-denominational • how elders, deacons, and ministry staff share leadership • why we value leaders who study, pray, and ask hard questions We need your help. Send me pictures and where they're graduating from, what's the next step in their life? Cody C at Rush Church. That's my email. Please ask questions. www.rushchurch.com
Transcribe →What's the Deal with..... So Many Churches?
Apr 2400:47:20Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mailwww.rushchurch.com
Transcribe →What's the Deal With .... Going to Church?
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Transcribe →What's the deal with.....Giants And The Bible?
Apr 900:48:45Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe catch up on Easter weekend wins and fails, spring schedules, and a few church updates before diving into one of the strangest Bible questions: where do giants and the Nephilim come from. We trace Genesis 6 through Job, Numbers, Peter, and Jude, then talk through a theory about demons as “unclean spirits” and what any of this means for real life faith. • Easter traditions, sunrise service, and kid chaos • Small groups starting, including scrapbooking • Summer student camp reminders and price increase date • Joke time, then an icebreaker about deleting foods • Pizza hate, spaghetti shade, and a newlywed strainer disaster • Why “giants in the Bible” points to Genesis 6 • Three main views of “sons of God” • Bene Elohim and why it reads like spiritual beings • Nephilim meaning, “fallen ones,” and the giants connection • Israel’s fear in Numbers 13 and the “afterward” question • Peter and Jude on angels who sinned and were chained • A theory on demons as disembodied Nephilim spirits • Why demons recognize Jesus and what that proves • Spiritual battle language in Paul and a defensive posture • A preview of future topics like denominations and church community Be sure you get more information at the welcome desk So you can sign up for that at Halsmill.orgwww.rushchurch.com
Transcribe →From Palm Sunday To The Empty Tomb
Apr 200:41:36Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailEaster week lands differently when we slow down and trace the story from the donkey ride into Jerusalem to the empty tomb on Sunday morning. We talk through Holy Week highlights and why the resurrection of Jesus is the hinge point of Christian faith and everyday hope. • Easter weekend announcements, sunrise service details, breakfast plans, teen conference and summer camp signups • Favorite Easter traditions, family memories, and the candy debate • Palm Sunday and the triumphal entry, “Hosanna” meaning “save us” • How unmet expectations flip the crowd from praise to “crucify him” • Passover and the Last Supper, foot washing, and what it reveals about Jesus’ kingdom • Peter’s sword moment in the garden and what Jesus does next • The illegal trial, Pilate, Barabbas, and mob mentality • The crucifixion as a willing sacrifice and why it matters • The empty tomb, the evidence question, and Mary as the first messenger • Serving enemies like Jesus serves Judas, and the joy that follows resurrection hope Paintball camp signups are open at house mill.org. Let us know what you want to talk about next. www.rushchurch.com
Transcribe →BONUS Episode: Spilling the Spiritual Beans
Apr 100:22:27Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailA quick mid-week bonus episode. It may seem like we are full of beans, but could that be a good thing?www.rushchurch.com
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