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The Increase
Hosted by Ryan Day · EN
"The Increase" is a weekly podcast designed to bring excellent Bible teaching into your everyday life. Listen and learn with Pastor Ryan Day, from Wrightsdale Baptist Church in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
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Resisting Assimilation
1w ago00:39:11Tap to summarizeToday’s Christians need a reminder that America’s culture is not morally neutral. It’s working against God and His truth. And nowhere is that influence more evident than with our children and young people. Today’s culture wants to strip away their biblical values, reprogram them with worldly beliefs, and then assimilate them into the secular machine. Looking back into history, Daniel and his three friends were put in a similar situation, but they were able to resist assimilation. What are the powerful influences pushing against our young people today, and how can we help them stay devoted to God?
Transcribe →A Marriage That Made History
3w ago00:42:20Tap to summarizeMany people know that Martin Luther impacted Christian doctrine when he broke from the Roman Catholic Church. But did you know that Martin Luther also impacted Christian marriage? Have you heard the story of how Luther helped 12 nuns escape the church, and how he married one of them? In Ruth chapter four, the Bible tells us about another monumental marriage, and that was the union of Ruth and Boaz. What happens in the climax to this story, and what lasting effects are still impacting your story in the here and now? (The Book of Ruth, part 5. Conclusion)
Transcribe →A Daring Act of Faith
4w ago00:47:08Tap to summarizeDid you hear about the man who walked across Niagara Falls back in 2012? It was a daring, dramatic, and dangerous walk that was watched live by more than 500 million people. In Ruth chapter three, the widow Ruth makes her own daring walk, when she goes to see Boaz in a secret midnight meeting. As we watch God’s hand moving in this story, what happens in the unfolding drama, and what insights can you uncover for your own walk of faith? (The Book of Ruth, part 4)
Transcribe →A Chance Encounter That Wasn't Chance
May 2500:44:39Tap to summarizeAmerican television changed forever when a Cuban man and a red-haired woman met and then merged their professional careers in 1940. Their sitcom, “I Love Lucy” is still considered one of the greatest of all time. In Ruth chapter 2, the widow Ruth meets a wealthy land-owner named Boaz. But because God is writing this story, their meeting isn’t chance at all. What encouraging insights can you uncover in this text about God’s active involvement in your life? What does God want you to know about your life story? (The Book of Ruth, part 3)
Transcribe →Moms Who Change The World
May 1800:43:46Tap to summarizeDid you know that nearly 70% of people who are succeeding with their personal goals, careers, and families— attribute that success to their upbringing in a positive family environment? That statistic certainly underlines the tremendous impact of dads and moms. One of the most godly moms in the Bible was a woman named Hannah—who would become the mom of the legendary prophet Samuel. What stands out about Hannah’s character and actions? What are four qualities of moms who change the world? (Mothers Day 2026)
Transcribe →A Heartbreaking Homecoming
May 1100:42:21Tap to summarizeHow do you typically respond when life comes crashing down? Do you complain and sink into a season of despair, or do you turn to the LORD in confidence and trust? In Ruth chapter one, Naomi returns to her home country after a decade of heavy hardships. What happened to this family, and where was God in all of it? How does God want you to respond when the walls come falling in on you? (The Book of Ruth, part 2)
Transcribe →Broken Pieces Made Beautiful
May 400:46:29Tap to summarizeOn Sunday morning, we launched into a brand-new study of the Book of Ruth called “Broken Pieces Made Beautiful.” Even though the story of Ruth is marked by famine, death, and heartbreak, God takes the broken pieces and writes a beautiful redemption story for His glory and His people’s good. What kind of encouragement can you discover in the book of Ruth, when your life comes crashing down? What can God do with the broken pieces of your story? (The Book of Ruth, part 1)
Transcribe →Perils of Pride
Apr 2700:40:58Tap to summarizeOn Sunday, April 19th, our church participated in an extra-special “Pulpit Swap Sunday”, where I exchanged pulpits for the day with Dr. Terry Felton from Mason Dixon Baptist Church in New Freedom, Pennsylvania. That morning, Pastor Felton spoke at Wrightsdale on the critical topic of pride, from 2 Kings chapter 14. Why is pride so devastating and debilitating in the life of a Christian— and how can you push back against it in your everyday life? (Pulpit Swap Sunday 2026)
Transcribe →More Than Forgiveness
Apr 2000:35:48Tap to summarizeWhen Jesus redeems us, He gives us so much more than just the forgiveness of our sins. Of course, His death removes the negative penalties that we deserve—like God’s wrath and eternal punishment. But the Bible also teaches that through Christ, we now have many positive privileges and new honors granted to us. So in addition to forgiveness, what else has come to you today because of Jesus Christ? (A Message for Communion)
Transcribe →The Power That Raised Jesus
Apr 1300:40:47Tap to summarizeEven though the opponents of Jesus were happy to see His execution, Jesus worked His greatest miracle on that first Resurrection Sunday, when He triumphed victoriously over death and the grave. As we study this world-shaking event, what power did Jesus display at His resurrection? And what does this power mean for your life in the here and now? (The Hour Has Come, part 3. Conclusion)
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