Canyon Ridge Christian Church Podcast

Can you imagine what it's like standing at the doorstep of a defining moment? God invites us to trust Him more than ever before when it comes to the plans He has set out for us, even if we can't see the end from the beginning. The story of Paul and Barnabas in Acts 9 models for us what courage can do in the face of fear, especially when the other side leads to so much joy in Jesus' direction. Recognize what God is up to, trust that He is at work, and advocate for the blessing so others can join it too. Learn more about Going Together at canyonridge.org/goingtogether.MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49505607RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

Think about a goal you have accomplished. When you first set yourself on the path towards that end, you were committing to a new way of life until it was completed. Along the way, you became a new sort of person. God uses these seasons of effort to transform us. In Acts 9:1-19, God calls Saul and Ananias into something new. There would be beauty for them in the end, but the process took effort, surrender, and cost. Learn more about Going Together at canyonridge.org/goingtogether.MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49502131RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

How do you maintain perspective when you're in the thick of hard times? Sometimes, when you're so focused on what's going wrong ahead of you, it's hard to look up and see the bigger picture that God is working. The story of Rahab in Joshua 2 teaches us that, in these moments, you should look up, take the next right step, and invite transformation from God. It's not your job to carry everything; just set your gaze on Him. MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49498787RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

Why is it so hard to have faith in God? If hope is who God is, faith is who we are in response to Him. When God's chosen people were trapped between the Red Sea and the Egyptian Army in Exodus 14, it was easy to turn to frustration and anger as they wondered where God was in the midst of their struggle. But Moses partnered with God in faith to bring good to his people. Psalm 77 directs us to lament, question, and remember with God when it feels like hope is nowhere to be found. Where do you see yourself today?MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49495382RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

How do you tend to respond when it feels like everything is going wrong? In those times, it’s hard to trust that God is good. It’s tempting to grow hopeless or cope in unhealthy ways. However, even when things feel more difficult than you can handle, God’s word says that he will redeem all things, bringing good out of immense brokenness (Romans 8:28). His way is not easy, but he will make it good. Where can you trust him more today?MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49491860RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

What kind of God would ask a father to sacrifice his son? One who would do the exact same thing. Abraham in Genesis 22 asks this question: What do we do when following God seems to lead the wrong way? God has been good, God will be good, because God is good. He blesses trust, creates new things out of nothing, and does whatever He promises. How is God inviting you into a relationship built on trust?MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49488650RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

The goodness of God sounds so exciting until you find yourself waiting for God to move. It can be easy to wonder how long He will take or if he will even move. After promising a new nation to Abram and Sarai in Genesis 11, they found themselves waiting for God to fulfill His promise. Sometimes the good God has for you might not come as you hoped. So how do you wait for God in the in between? MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49485030RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

Content Advisory: Today’s message is a thoughtful and honest exploration of faith and doubt and includes references to physical or emotional abuse. If you or someone you know needs support in situations like these, visit our Care & Support page (Canyonridge.org/care) or our endorsed counselors resource. (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/609ebb53af289c18812c21ae/t/67b67ae86608f426bc4a9701/1740012264973/Public+Endorsed+Counselors+2025.pdf)Have you ever felt like life’s just too broken—like when someone you love dies, illness comes back, or people walk away? In those moments, faith can feel hard to hold onto, especially when God seems silent. Psalm 88 gives us a rare look at raw, unresolved doubt, ending not with hope, but with the words, “Darkness is my closest friend.” And yet, God left it in the Bible. Maybe that’s because real faith isn’t about having it all together—it’s about being honest, even when things feel messy.MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49481938RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

Every worldview wrestles with two core questions: What’s the problem, and what’s the solution? Genesis 1–3 shows us that humanity’s problem began when Adam and Eve chose to go looking for good without God, fracturing the harmony of creation and ushering in pain, competition, and brokenness. But even in that moment, God hinted at a future victory over evil. The solution is revealed fully in Jesus, whose life, death, and resurrection reverses the damage of sin and restores our relationship with God, as described in Romans 5. In Him, we find not only healing, but the hope that God is still pursuing us. This is the Good News!MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49478717RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

What does it mean to be Good with God? Life can bring some challenging moments, but how you think about yourself and the world around you will shape your experience. Genesis 1-2 explains that humanity is called to partner with a good god, bearing His image, so that all creation may flourish. How does living with a good God change your worldview? And what happens when we go looking for Good without God?MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49475304GROUP STUDY LINK HERE: https://www.canyonridge.org/studies-category/good-with-godRESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/