Sunday Ripple
Sunday Ripple is a weekly podcast for people who take their faith seriously but aren't interested in pretending they have it all figured out.
Each week, Rob Anderson brings Scripture into the mess of real life — the conflicts, the comparisons, the quiet ways we drift from God without noticing — and finds the places where truth and honesty meet.
No performance. No polish. Just Rob Anderson in Homer, Alaska, a microphone, and the belief that small ripples make a big impact.
New episode every Tuesday.
Episodes
51 episodes
Everyone's An Expert Until It's Their Kid
It's our one-year anniversary — and Episode 51 feels like the right moment to get honest.In this episode, Rob reflects on 50 episodes, one full year of podcasting, and the surprisingly parallel lessons he's learned from parenting ...
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The Gift Is Enough
What would it feel like to finally have enough — not someday, but right now?In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we dig into one of the most countercultural ideas in Scripture: contentment. Not the fake, grit-your-teeth-and-be-gratef...
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More Than A Mugshot
Have you ever felt like you were being reduced to a single snapshot?We’ve all had those moments we wish we could erase—a heated word, a lapse in judgment, or a spectacular failure that feels like it’s been pinned to our chest as a...
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Your Vocabulary Isn't the Third Person of the Trinity
Have you ever used a word that was perfectly normal five years ago, only to have the room go silent and the "awkward pause" begin? In 2026, navigating a conversation can feel like trying to play Minesweeper with your tongue. Between the pressur...
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The Independent Christian Man
We often praise the "self-made man," even in our pews. We value the leader who is unshakable, the father who is a provider, and the man who has all the theological answers. But what happens when our "strength" becomes our greatest spiritual lia...
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The Middle Child of Friend Groups
Have you ever felt like a "Tier-2" friend? You’re in the group chat, you get the "soft invites" to taco Tuesday, and people genuinely like you—but you don’t have that one "trust you with absolutely everything" inner circle. If you feel like a p...
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Is God Doing Your Performance Review?
Do you ever feel like you’re "clocking in" for your faith? In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we’re tackling the low-grade anxiety that comes with treating our relationship with God like a corporate hierarchy. If you’ve ever felt...
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The Quiet Grace of Not Knowing
Are you exhausted by the 24-hour news cycle and the pressure to have a "take" on every headline? In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we explore the "Quiet Grace of Not Knowing." In a world that demands absolute certainty an...
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Ghosting God
Have you ever looked at a text message, meant to reply, but waited so long that it eventually felt too awkward to say anything at all? We call it "ghosting." While it’s a frustrating habit in our friendships, many of us have quietly brought tha...
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Close Isn't Enough
Is it possible to live near God without actually living with Him?In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we explore the idea of being “God adjacent”—a way of life that looks spiritual on the surface but resists ...
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Conflicted
Why do small disagreements turn into lasting tension—and why do we keep having the same conflicts over and over again? Often, it’s not the issue itself, but the habits we bring into the conversation that quietly sabotage peace before it ...
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Discernment Over Certainty
In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we’re digging deep into what biblical discernment really means—and why it matters more than ever in today’s world of cultural pressure, polarized opinions, and spiritual buzzwords. Too often, we...
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Trapped in Your Own Echo Chamber
In this episode of Sunday Ripple, Rob explores a subtle but powerful truth: we naturally drift toward voices that affirm us—yet spiritual growth requires voices that challenge us. Drawing from 2 Timothy 4:3–4 and key wisdom from...
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When Did You Forget How to Rest?
Prefer listening on YouTube? You can now find every Sunday Ripple episode there as well: https://youtube.com/@SundayRippleMost of us stop… but we don’t actually rest. We take ...
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Garbage In: Garbage Out
In this episode of Sunday Ripple, Rob explores one of the most overlooked truths in the Christian life: what you consume shapes who you become. Your habits, entertainment, media, and daily inputs are forming your heart—either to...
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Stop Pretending Everything’s Fine
Feeling lonely—even when you’re surrounded by people? You’re not the only one. In today’s episode of Sunday Ripple, we dive deep into why loneliness is at an all-time high, why so many Christians feel disconnected in church, and...
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You're Being Read Every Day
What does it mean to be an expression of Christ in your everyday life? In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we dive deep into 2 Corinthians 3:2-3, which tells us we are "letters from Christ, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living G...
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Blind Spots of the Heart
Self-righteousness is one of those sneaky sins that hides in plain sight — often wrapped in good intentions, spiritual confidence, or even moral zeal. In this episode, Rob explores what self-righteousness really is, how it shows up in subtle wa...
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Parenting Is Hard
Parenting is one of the most sacred — and sanctifying — callings we’ll ever step into. It exposes our weaknesses, stretches our patience, and reminds us daily just how much we need God’s grace.In this episode, Rob shares three biblical s...
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Against All Odds
What happens when the odds are stacked against you—and God shows up anyway?In this episode of Sunday Ripple, Rob shares a surprising story from small-town Homer, Alaska, where his son took a driving test everyone said he’d fail…...
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DIY Christianity: Cool Project, Terrible Outcome
Why do we resist authority—even when we know it’s good for us? In this episode of Sunday Ripple, Rob explores the hidden ways independence shows up in our lives, why it’s so costly, and how submitting to godly authority actually opens ...
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Why Politics Can’t Save Us
We live in a world where politics often feels like the answer to everything—but the truth is, no election, law, or leader can bring the hope and transformation our hearts are longing for. In this episode, Rob returns to the original roots of
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The Silence That Shapes Us
What if the quiet moments you often avoid are the very spaces where God wants to shape you most? In this episode of Sunday Ripple, Rob unpacks the surprising gift of silence and why it’s so hard for us to sit still in a noisy world.
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