RCF Podcast
The RCF Podcast airs weekly during the Fall and Spring semesters. Expect engaging topics related to the Christian life, the Bible, and college. While the podcast is for college students, many of the discussions will be beneficial to anyone who wants to learn what Christians believe or grow in the faith. Listeners are invited to submit questions to podcast@rhodyfellowship.com.
Episodes
56 episodes
Should We Use Gamaliel's Test? (Episode 56) - Matt & Alis Henderson
In Acts chapter 5, a Pharisee named Gamaliel spoke up regarding what to do with the apostles who were preaching about Jesus. His solution was to let them go, and trust that if this movement is from God that it would stand, but if it is not, it ...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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13:25
When You've Been Hurt By The Church (Episode 55) - Matt & Alis Henderson
Many people have experienced hurt that comes from the church. Whether you've been the one who was hurt, or you know someone who has been hurt, this episode of the RCF Podcast deals with how to respond.
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Season 3
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Episode 55
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20:06
Should We View The Church As Supreme? (Episode 54) - Matt & Alis Henderson
Sometimes we can have a wrong view of the church. What are the dangers of thinking wrongly about the church? And what does the Bible say about the church? Does it only speak positively of it? We'll discuss this challenging topic in this episode...
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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24:24
Judge Not (Episode 53) - Matt & Alis Henderson
One of the most popular verses of the Bible today is Matthew 7:1, where Jesus tells us not to judge others. What does that verse mean? Did Jesus really want us to refrain from ever calling someone out if they are living in sin? We discuss this ...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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22:01
Does God Hate? (Episode 52) - Randall Curtis
We usually like to think deeply about the love of God. But the hatred of God seems off-limits. What does the Bible say about God and hate? Can God actually hate someone? Or does He just hate sinful things that a person does? This is the topic o...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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22:51
God Is Love (Episode 51) - Randall Curtis
1 John 4:8 says that "God is love." What does that mean? Can we also say that love is God? Does God always act in the most loving ways toward every person? These are some of the questions that are addressed in this episode of the RCF Podcast as...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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22:22
Why Commitment Is Important (Episode 50) - Matt & Alis Henderson
Why is commitment important to the Christian life? What are the ways that we measure commitment? And why do we hesitate to commit? On this episode of the podcast, we discuss these things and how Scripture guides us regarding commitment.
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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21:41
Loneliness (Episode 49) - Matt & Alis Henderson
Why do we get lonely? Where is God in our loneliness? What should we do when we get lonely? These are some of the questions that we're addressing on this episode of the RCF podcast. We'll give a biblical outlook on this common problem in order ...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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23:49
Worship (Episode 48) - TJ Chestnut
Why do we gather for worship? And why do we sing? On this episode of the RCF Podcast, we'll talk about how Scripture informs our worship and why we need to worship together with other Christians. TJ Chestnut (from FBC Sudbury, MA) joins the pod...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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20:02
Miracles (Episode 47) - Matt & Alis Henderson
Does God still do miracles today? What is a miracle? Many people will have different answers for these questions, so we need to look to the Bible to formulate our understanding. This episode of the RCF Podcast seeks to help you have a biblical ...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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22:26
Does God Speak To Us Today Outside Of Scripture? (Episode 46) - Rex Fisher
Some say that God speaks to us still today in various ways, while others argue that God only speaks through Scripture in the present day. What should we make of this dilemma? Is God speaking to us through a still small voice, impressions, or ot...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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21:51
The Rest Of The Story From The Book of Judges (Episode 45) - Randall Curtis
The previous episode of the podcast discussed Judges 19. But the story doesn't stop there. What happened next? A civil war. And what lessons should we learn from it? That's what we'll talk about in this episode of the RCF Podcast as Randall Cur...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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15:59
Hard Passages: Cutting The Concubine Into Pieces (Episode 44) - Randall Curtis
CONTENT WARNING: This episode is a discussion of one of the most graphic and disturbing passages in Scripture. While we make an effort to avoid explicit or unnecessary graphic depictions beyond what Scripture describes, Judges chapter 19 is sti...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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17:55
Misunderstanding Grace (Episode 43) - Jim Sole
"The Bible says that we're no longer under law, but under grace, so we don't have to worry about what we do since God will forgive us." Perhaps you've said something similar, or you've at least heard it from another professing Christian. But is...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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19:35
What's Wrong With The World? And How Can It Be Made Right? (Episode 42) - Tolani Olagundoye
In the previous episode, we discussed the topics of identity and purpose. This week, Tolani Olagundoye joins us again to tackle the questions of "What's wrong with the world?" and "How can what is wrong be made right?" These are important quest...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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22:05
Who Am I? And Why Am I Here? (Episode 41) - Tolani Olagundoye
At some point in life, everyone asks the questions "Who am I?" and "Why am I here?" Everyone searches for identity and purpose in life. How does Scripture help us answer these questions? One of our RCF alumni, Tolani Olagundoye, joins us to dis...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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21:56
Legalism (Episode 40) - Matt & Alis Henderson
"You're just being legalistic!" Perhaps someone has said this to you or about you. Or maybe you've said it about someone else. But what is legalism? Is it a serious problem that we should worry about as Christians? We all know from it's connota...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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18:44
CS Lewis on Disagreement and Dialogue (Episode 39) - Jim Menzies
In this episode of the RCF Podcast, Jim Menzies provides some helpful insight from the writings of CS Lewis. We talk especially about having dialogue with those whom we disagree. CS Lewis was a gifted apologist of the Christian faith, and these...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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20:17
How Understanding Christianity's Past Can Help Us Today (Episode 38) - Jonathan Sole
It’s important not to live without any regard to the past. That is especially true in regard to Christianity and the church. How does studying the church’s past help us today? Find out on this week’s episode of the RCF Podcast. Jonathan Sole jo...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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17:31
Beware Of Wolves - Part 2 (Episode 37) - Matt & Alis Henderson
This week's episode is part 2 on the topic of false teachers. How can we recognize wolves in sheep's clothing? What should we watch out for? The Scripture gives us guidance in this area, so we discuss some of those on this episode.
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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22:16
Beware Of Wolves - Part 1 (Episode 36) - Matt & Alis Henderson
Jesus warned of wolves in sheep's clothing that would creep in the church. How can we spot them? Why do we need to be concerned about them? And how can we guard ourselves from their deception? In this week's episode of the RCF Podcast, we discu...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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18:16
When You Just Don't Care Anymore (Episode 35) - Michael Ives
Do you ever find yourself not caring about anything? Do you lack any motivation? Many people struggle with apathy from time to time. What should we do about it? Michael Ives is back on the podcast to share helpful wisdom from God's Word to help...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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25:24
Am I A Christian? (Episode 34) - Seth Rambikur
Do you ever struggle with the question "Am I really a Christian?" Are you saved? How can you be sure? On this week's episode, Seth Rambikur, a pastor from Exeter Chapel in Exeter, RI, joins the discussion.
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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18:46
How Should We Date As Christians? - Part 2 (Episode 33) - Matt & Alis Henderson
This week's episode is part 2 of our discussion about how a Christian should approach dating. Matt & Alis Henderson discuss several more principles that Christians should consider, showing how Scripture guides us, even in modern day relatio...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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15:46
How Should We Date As Christians? - Part 1 (Episode 32) - Matt & Alis Henderson
In our previous episodes on the topic of dating, we discussed WHO to date. But this time, we're talking about HOW to date. As Christians, should we simply date like the rest of the world? Or should our dating life look differently? Matt & A...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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15:43