Recovering Hypocrite Preview

On this preview episode you’ll meet the Chief Recovering Hypocrite (host Noel Jesse Heikkinen) as he shares the big idea behind this new podcast. A big shout out to EMSRY (https://soundcloud.com/emsryofficial/) for the theme music and Josh Michels...
When Your Church Isn’t What You Dreamed

When Your Church Isn’t What You Dreamed

Here’s an excerpt from my latest article for The Gospel Coalition and Acts 29… Planting a church can be hazardous to your soul. Obviously, there are more physically dangerous jobs on the planet, but when it comes to sheer spiritual danger, very few...
Should I Change Churches?

Should I Change Churches?

A couple years ago, I made an off the cuff comment during a sermon at Riverview that there are lots of good reasons to leave a church but most people do not have one. After making this comment, I had several very awkward conversations with people in the lobby who were...
Preaching That Moves People

Preaching That Moves People

One of the top priorities at Riv is raising up young men to preach the Gospel.  We deploy them in our weekend services and send them out to plant new churches around the world. In addition, we have tons of men and women teaching the Bible all over the Lansing area. To...