CPM Sessions with Darryl Riden
CPM Sessions is a podcast featuring Bible teaching with an emphasis on Biblical theology, youth ministry, and counseling hosted by Darryl Riden. Darryl is president of Christ Powered Ministries in Maryville TN. With these sessions we hope to bring you practical, Biblical information in the areas of theology, Christian counseling, and student ministry issues as they relate to young people, families, and the local church. With 30 years experience as an ordained minister, youth pastor, evangelist, music artist, and family therapist, Darryl has ministered to thousands of young people throughout the southeast. CPM provides Biblical counseling to young adults as well as partnering with orphanages in India, Pakistan, Nigeria, and the Philippines. Darryl's passion is proclaiming God's Word while encouraging students to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with love, boldness, and doctrinal clarity. Christ Powered Ministries Missions Association: www.cpmlife.org
(c) 2026 Darryl E. Riden
Episodes
28 episodes
Revelation Study Chapter 3: The Churches of Philadelpia and Laodicea
Revelation 3:7-227 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write,‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: 8 ...
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: He Is Risen!
-Matthew 28: 5-7 But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly and te...
Revelation Study: Churches of Thyatira and Sardis : chapter 2 and 3
18 “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write,‘These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass: 19 “I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and
Revelation Study: chapter 2 verse 8- 17 Churches of Smyrna and Pergamos
Revelation chapter 2 verses 8 thru 11: In this episode We will look at the church of Smyrna and the church of Pergamos.Happy New Year! Thank you for supporting this podcast in 2025. Please share it in 2026!Rev....
Revelation Study: 1:11-20 through chapter 2 verse 7 :Church of Ephesus
Revelation v 11:“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last,” and, “What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus, to Smyrna, to Pergamos, to Thyatira, to Sardis, to Philadelphi...
Bible Study: The Book of Revelation: Chapter One- Intro and the 4 main interpretation models
The Book of Revelation Bible study- author, the Apostle John, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit- John is writing from the Isle of Patmos where he is in exile under Roman government, AD 96.Introduction, chapter oneR...
Is Jesus Just a Myth Combining Pagan gods Mithra, Horus and Krishna?
Let's address the social media propaganda of some atheists and cultists that keep pushing false assertions that Jesus Christ never existed and He is just another religious myth that followers blindly believe-In the past few decades...
The Doctrine of True Saving Faith: and the error of the Word of Faith Movement
Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen"Theologically Saving Faith is the belief, on God’s authority, of whatsoever is revealed in His Word concerning Christ; ac...
Whatever Happened To Sin?
let’s start this series with the doctrine of Sin and the Fall of Man. many religious systems don’t believe in the concept of sin. Today we see the rapid rise of Christian denominations that no longer preach against sinful behavior or tea...
The USA Suicide Epidemic and the Church: how do we deal with the unthinkable?
In 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists declared a national health emergency for child and teen mental health. LifeWay researchers found suicide impacts...
The Supremacy of Jesus Christ: why this doctrine should matter to the local church
The Supremacy of Jesus Christ: why this core doctrine should matter to the local church.This doctrine of Supremacy is a core historical doctrine for 2000 years, yet today it is being watered down in many of our seminaries and local c...
Special Guest: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Caiti Riden: Mental Health Issues and the Local Church
Disclaimer: The use of this podcast is for informational purposes only and and does not substitute for professional health care. If you are having a medical issue or emergency please call your local health provider. Suicide hotline: dial...
Fleeting Wealth and Fame: What we can learn from King Solomon about money, acclaim, and stewardship.
In this episode we will look at money, tithing, stewardship, fame and personal value.I’ve been reading through Proverbs and Ecclesiastes this past month which prompted me to do this episode- In Ecclesiastes the ma...
Part Four: The New Age Movement: The Universal Mind Collective and Current Goddess Movement
Part 4 of the New Age Movement session-Keep in mind that the basic premise of New Age thought is that by looking within yourself with the help of outside esoteric agents (such as spirit guides, space aliens, mediums, angels, gurus, f...
Part Three: The New Age Movement: Martin Heidegger and the Deconstruction of Holy Scripture
The New Age Movement and it's influence on 21st century churches.2 Cor. 4:4 “in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who ...
Part Two: The New Age Movement: Alice Bailey's 10 new age directives proposed in the 1940's produced the current "Woke" movement in the West.
Part Two: The New Age Movement. How this occult system has influenced the modern church in the USA.New Age Leader and Theosophist Alice Bailey had a 10 point plan she and her theosophical group began to implement ...
Part One: The New Age Movement: Teilhard De Chardin and the Christ Conciousness Apostasy
Part One: The New Age MovementToday we will look at how the NAM has influenced all parts of our society and many church denominations.The NAM is basically a lightweight form of Hinduism watered down and made easier to embrace by ...
Part Four: World Religions and Belief Systems: What do they believe about God, Salvation, Heaven, Hell, and Jesus Christ? -Mormonism, Scientology
Today: Episode 11 looks at Mormonism and Scientology
Part Three: World Religions and Belief Systems: What do they believe about God, Salvation, Heaven, Hell, and Jesus Christ? -Islam, Wicca, Witchcraft
Today: Episode # 10 takes a look at Islam, Wicca, and Witchcraft
Part Two: World Religions and Belief Systems: what do they believe about God, Salvation, Heaven, Hell, and Jesus Christ? -Hinduism and Buddhism
Part 2: Hinduism and Buddhism Hinduism 1.35 billion worldwide / USA 2.5 million followersThey follow various religious writings that were mainly orally transmitted generationally. Some, l...
Part One: World Religions and Belief Systems: what do they believe about God, Salvation, Heaven, Hell, and Jesus Christ? -Atheism/ Jehovah's Witnesses
Part One: Secular Humanism/ Atheism / Jehovah's WitnessesII TIMOTHY 31But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come:2For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, b...
Part Two: The Christian and the Grieving of the Holy Spirit: Should We Fear the Lord?
We are not seeing much power in the American church in light of this serious issue of Christians grieving the Holy Spirit...I believe it is directly related to the fact that there is seemingly little, or no fear of God within the average...
Part One: The Christian and the Grieving of the Holy Spirit
As Christians we need to take seriously the issue of sin and how it grieves the Holy Spirit of God that indwells us.Ephesians 4:30 we see this warning “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom yo...
Baptism and Denominational Structures: Why do local churches have differing practices and methods?
There is one body and one Spirit just as you were called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism; One God and Father of all, who is above all and through all, and in you all. -Ephesians 4: 4-6Gree...