

Talking Church
River Valley Network
Talking Church is a podcast hosted by River Valley Network that discusses trends in the church and culture. In each episode, you will learn from ministry leaders on a variety of subjects, develop your leadership skills and break new growth barriers!
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Nov 21, 2023 • 39min
From Teen Pregnancy to Pastoring Teens
Episode 95: Patraic and Daralee Utecht sit down with Logan to talk about being a blended family, creating a safe place for others, and having hard but needed conversations.

Nov 14, 2023 • 52min
Defending The Accuracy of Scripture | Dr. Allen Tennison
Episode 94: Dr. Allen Tennison joins Logan on the podcast to talk about understanding context when reading the Bible, how to distinguish metaphorical language in the Bible, and how to bridge the gap between us and biblical texts.

Nov 7, 2023 • 52min
An Israeli Tour Guide's Tension For His Homeland
Episode 93: Yoav Rotem is a Jewish Israeli guide, biblical historian and former IDF Soldier. Yoav sits down with Logan to discuss the tragedy that is currently happening in Israel, how his family has been affected, and the significance of how a visit to Israel can help you read the Bible in a different way.

Oct 31, 2023 • 40min
Avoiding the "Savior Complex” with Paul Hurkman
Episode 92: Paul Hurckman sits down with Logan Ketterling to discuss how we can still do great charity work while avoiding the "white savior" complex. Paul is the Executive Director of Venture, a ministry that helps to feed, rescue and lift people out of poverty all over the world. Learn more at http://venture.org

Oct 24, 2023 • 56min
Is Israel Still Significant to Christians? w/Quovadis Marshall

Oct 17, 2023 • 34min
How to Start Something with Kirk Graham
Episode 90: Have you ever wondered how to start something? Ever had a great idea but struggled to get other people on board? Kirk Graham and Logan Ketterling talk about what it takes to get something new started. Kirk shares his best advice; the power of a whisper. Whether you're trying to get something going or just curious about an idea ahead, you'll be sure to get something from this episode!

Oct 10, 2023 • 43min
How can God be GOOD if he allows EVIL?
Episode 89: Pastors Rick Mattson & David Clark are renowned biblical teachers and apologists. They discuss with Logan Ketterling how to defend our faith, the basis of good & evil and, so much more.

Oct 3, 2023 • 53min
The Lies of Feminism & The Truth of Our Identity with Lisa Bevere & Nathan Finochio
“Since the 1960’s, women have been trying to be men. I don’t want to be a man, I want to be a powerful woman.” Tune into this week’s podcast to hear more from Lisa Bevere and Nathan Finochio on the lie of feminism. God designed women and men to be powerful as He created them. We need to rest in God designed strengths, not the strength or identity we try to create!

Sep 26, 2023 • 52min
Demons & The Battle for Our Soul with Joe Anderson
Episode 87: Pastor Joe Anderson shares his experiences and testimony with demonic possession in his lifetime, as well as advice and wisdom on how to handle these questions, conversations, and experiences you may have in your ministry. The demonic is real, and it is important to learn/prepare, but our Lord holds all power and authority!

Sep 19, 2023 • 35min
Sermons, Marijuana, Abortion and Persecution with Rob Ketterling
Episode 86: Pastor Rob Ketterling jumps into this week's episode to answer some current event/hot topic questions from the community! There is a lot going on in the world today, especially in Minnesota, and Pastor Rob shares amazing insight on some of these cultural conversations.