Von Mark Doss

Chillin' in the Statehouse takes a break from our regularly scheduled chill to bring you the stories of three not-so-chill moments in Kansas politics. From an outburst on the House floor that shut down the chamber, to a Senate committee abruptly ending when a speaker tried to go past the time limit, to a U.S. senator being booed as he walked out of…

Join us in this insightful sermon as we delve into the Gospel of Mark, exploring the profound teachings of Jesus in Mark 12:13-34. Discover how Jesus masterfully navigates the challenging questions posed by the Pharisees, Sadducees, and scribes, revealing the deeper realities of God's kingdom, His power, and His call to wholehearted love. In this s…

Prepared - Part 1: Hope on the RopesOne of the most frustrating things about being a Christian is when someone asks you a question or challenges you about what you believe. If you had fifteen minutes of their undivided attention, you could answer. But what are you supposed to say in a few seconds? How does that do our beliefs any justice? What can …

Welcome to the Deeper Podcast! Each week, we take a deeper dive into the sermon topic from our weekend service to explore its meaning, practical application, and how it can transform our daily lives. Hosted by Doug Congdon and Brian Tryhus, we bring you thoughtful conversations with church leaders, guests, and members of our community, diving into …

Welcome to The Church Bulletin, your go-to source for all the latest news and updates from our church community. In each episode, we’ll keep you informed about recent events, highlight upcoming opportunities to get involved, and share exciting developments happening within the church. From upcoming services and ministries to ways you can serve, The…

Von Brian Tryhus

Von Jeff Rhoades

Von Mark Doss

Von Jeff Rhoades

Despite another snowstorm, the Kansas Legislature has reached turnaround, the midpoint of the legislative session. The House and Senate passed dozens of bills to send to the other chamber, and we've got a sampling of them for you. Meanwhile, the Legislature also enacted the first new law of 2025 by overriding the governor's veto.…

In his sermon, Pastor Evan Bialk delves into Mark 11:27-12:12, exploring the challenges to Jesus’ authority presented by the religious leaders of the time. As they confront Jesus with insincere questions, Pastor emphasizes that their refusal to recognize His authority stems from a desire to maintain their power and comfort rather than a genuine sea…

Von Mark Doss

Dialed in Parenting - Part 4: Fine TuningThere will come a point when you will not have influence with your child. At that point, you’ll want somebody in their life they’ll listen to, saying the same things you want to say. So you need to ask two questions consistently: Is there someone in my child’s life I need to dial out? Is there someone in my …

Welcome to the Deeper Podcast! Each week, we take a deeper dive into the sermon topic from our weekend service to explore its meaning, practical application, and how it can transform our daily lives. Hosted by Doug Congdon and Brian Tryhus, we bring you thoughtful conversations with church leaders, guests, and members of our community, diving into …

In the sermon, Pastor Evan Bialk explores Mark 11, focusing on the significance of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the events surrounding it. As Jesus enters the city, fulfilling prophecy by riding on a colt, he is recognized as a king by his followers, though the city itself does not receive him. Pastor emphasizes that the crowd cheering…

Von Joe Hishmeh

Von Mark Doss

Dialed In Parenting: Part 3 - Priority #1Our kids get their understanding of who God is through their relationship with us and it is our responsibility to teach them how to grow in their relationship with Jesus. To do that we have to pay attention to where our kids are at in relation to Jesus and then figure out how we can help them take the next s…

Welcome to the Deeper Podcast! Each week, we take a deeper dive into the sermon topic from our weekend service to explore its meaning, practical application, and how it can transform our daily lives. Hosted by Doug Congdon and Brian Tryhus, we bring you thoughtful conversations with church leaders, guests, and members of our community, diving into …

In his sermon, Pastor Evan Bialk examined Mark 10:35-52, focusing on the themes of humility, servanthood, and the true essence of greatness in the kingdom of God. He illustrated how James and John's request for positions of honor at Jesus' side revealed their misunderstanding of His mission. Instead of seeking status, true discipleship requires emb…

Von Joe Hishmeh

Von Mark Doss

Dialed In Parenting: Part 2 - Relationship = InfluenceThe quality of our relationship with our kids will determine how much influence we have with them. And when it matters most, we will want influence with our kids. Influence allows us to guide their development, relationships and future. In part 2 we’ll discover how we develop life-long influence…

Von Doug Congdon, Brian Tryhus, Joe Hishmeh, Bob Stoller

It's been a busy past two weeks for the Chillin' in the Statehouse team. There was the tragic plane crash of a flight out of Wichita, the passage of a bill on gender-affirming care, multiple rallies — including for school choice and the march for life, a new mural, tax policy proposals, USAID impacts on Kansas, and more. And don't forget about the …

Von Jeff Rhoades

In Pastor Donovan's sermon, the focus is on the themes from Mark 10, which emphasize humility, dependence on God, and servanthood. He begins by highlighting Jesus' teachings regarding children, illustrating that to enter the Kingdom of God, one must adopt a child-like faith, characterized by trust and receptiveness. Pastor Donovan explains that thi…

Von Fellowship Bible Church

Von Grant Reynolds

Dialed in Parenting - Part 1: 3 Questions Every Parent Should AskOur lives are formed by three things: relationships, experiences, and decisions. The tendency is to prioritize quality experiences and decisions over quality relationships. If we want to set our kids up to reach their full potential, we need to do everything we can to enhance their re…

Von Doug Congdon, Brian Tryhus, Kielyn Smith, Amy Weatherford

Von Fellowship Bible Church

In this sermon, Pastor Evan Bialk delves into Mark 10:1-12, where Jesus teaches about the sanctity of marriage and God's original design for it. He emphasizes the distinctions between a covenantal relationship versus a contractual one, illustrating that true marriage is meant to reflect the permanent and loving relationship between Christ and the C…

Von Joe Hishmeh

Von Mark Doss

Breathing Room - Part 4: TimeWe’re all busy. Our schedules are packed with career, family, friends, church, and other responsibilities. Sometimes our days are so full that we don’t enjoy anything because we’re trying to do everything. Our relationships benefit when we create breathing room in our schedules. But where do we start?…

Von Jeremy Wynne, Amy Weatherford, and Doug Congdon

It was the first week of President Donald Trump's administration, the second week of the Kansas legislative session and the third week of snow covering the ground in Topeka. The Chillin' in the Statehouse team recaps a mix of news this week, including lawmakers responding to Trump's executive orders, the Kansas House getting rid of the midnight rul…

Von Jeff Rhoades

In this sermon, Pastor Evan Bialk intricately delves into Mark 9, exploring key themes of humility, faith, and service within the context of Jesus' ministry. He emphasizes how true greatness in the Kingdom of God is defined not by status or abilities, but by a humble reliance on God through prayer. The narrative recounts an incident where the disci…

Von Fellowship Bible Church

Von Mark Doss

Breathing Room - Part 3: Dollars and SenseWe live in a culture that continually tells us to pursue a higher standard of living in order to improve our quality of life. But “standard of living” and “quality of life” aren’t the same. One has to do with the stuff we accumulate. The other is about the peace we experience regardless of our circumstances…

Von Jeremy Wynne, Doug Congdon, Joe Hishmeh

The Chillin' in the Statehouse team is back to recap the first week of the 2025 legislative session and what was said during the governor's State of the State address, by Republican leadership afterward, and by Democratic leadership at a press conference.Von Gannett

Von Jeff Rhoades

Here at the Kansas Statehouse it's the first day of the 2025 legislative session, and we've got a legislative preview for our listeners.Von Gannett

Pastor Evan Bialk delves into Mark 9:2-13, which reveals the transfiguration of Jesus alongside Moses and Elijah. This key moment occurs just six days after Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Christ, affirming Jesus' divine identity and mission. Pastor emphasizes the significance of this moment, contextualizing it as a confirmation of Peter's earli…

Von Brian Tryhus