ROC is back with our weekly Podcast along with our brand new Podcast host Shane Fredricks! This week the crew talks about struggling with our self-image and viewing ourselves the way that God views us.

Trusting God in times of transition

Apr 24th, 2023 40m 8s

It's the final podcast of the academic year which means that graduation is just around the corner. Each year ROC says "good-bye" to a group of seniors even as we are preparing to welcome in a new class of freshmen. Transition is a part of the l

What's In Your Hand? (Reflections from OTFC)

Apr 17th, 2023 45m 44s

It's the first podcast back after OTFC and we have a lot to share! Join in with the ROC crew this week as they discuss all that happened at Ohio Teens for Christ and talk about the OTFC theme "In Your Hands." How might God be able to use someth

Self-Control and Mission Trip Reflections

Mar 20th, 2023 47m 25s

We are back from Benton, KY and another awesome mission trip. Tune in and hear some of the highlights and stories from the trip. The team also discusses the importance of self-control as it relates to success in college and its necessity for th

Humility

Mar 6th, 2023 38m 35s

Humility... it's not a topic we discuss often, but it's an essential part of following Jesus. Most of us wouldn't consider ourselves highly prideful, but pride is one of those sins that creep into our lives, and if left unchecked can impact our

Having your faith challenged

Feb 20th, 2023 41m 20s

At some point everyone experiences challenges to their faith. Whether it's a situation you're going through, or having someone else challenge what you believe, we should be prepared to respond in faith. What challenges have you experienced? How

Foundations

Feb 6th, 2023 32m 27s

One of Jesus' most famous parables is the "Wise and Foolish Builders." In this passage we find an important truth, that the foundation that we build our lives upon really does matter. Join the ROC crew this week as we discuss this foundation an

Decision Making

Jan 30th, 2023 31m 28s

How do you go about making tough decisions? Do you carefully weigh out the pros and cons or do you go with your gut? As followers of Jesus our decisions can either honor God and His will for our lives or demonstrate that we are pursuing somethi

Finding the Truth

Nov 28th, 2022 48m 41s

This week ROC Student Alexandra Cunningham joins Dodger, Ethan, and Maggie for a discussion on truth. How do we discover the truth? What are some things that lead us away from the truth? How can we guard against being led astray?

Effective vs. ineffective methods of evangelism

Oct 31st, 2022 35m 52s

It was a busy weekend for the ROC community in part due to the return of the Hotdog Outreach. Our tired, but faithful crew is back in the podcast studio however, to discuss effective vs. ineffective methods of evangelism. What works best when i

Making hard decisions

Oct 24th, 2022 34m 56s

College can be a time of many hard decisions. Where will you go to school, what will you major in, what do you want to do with the rest of your life? (Just to name a few.) How can we be sure that we are making the right decision? What role does

Getting out of the boat

Oct 3rd, 2022 39m 53s

This week the ROC crew (Ethan, Dodger, and Maggie) discuss the implications of choosing to "get out of the boat" like Peter did in walking on water to Jesus. What keeps us in the boat? What does getting out of the boat look like in our everyday

Unconditional Love

Sep 26th, 2022 29m 15s

This week the Podcast crew tackles the topic of Unconditional Love. Because God has loved us with an unconditional love that should profoundly change our lives and the way we live. Tune in as we discuss what this should look like.

Walking with the Spirit

Sep 19th, 2022 36m 52s

This week Ethan, Maggie, and Dodger share about the role and influence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Don't forget to listen and then share your ideas for future topics by emailing us at [email protected]

Balancing life and faith

Sep 12th, 2022 30m 12s

College students are some of the busiest people we know. How can busy people manage to maintain meaningful connections with God and his people in the midst of such a hectic time of life?

Isolation and Loneliness

Sep 2nd, 2022 46m 13s

This week the ROC crew discusses an issue that hits close to home for a lot of us. Isolation and loneliness. Why is prolonged isolation bad for us and how can our faith communities be an important part of helping people get through times of lon

Serving in God's Kingdom

Aug 25th, 2022 47m 54s

This week the ROC Crew discusses all the ways that serving and God's Kingdom intersect. We also introduce ROC Fall intern Maggie Hoover and two new faces to the ROC Podcast Vic Crawford and Mitchell Smith.

Using your gifts for the Kingdom

Apr 22nd, 2022 49m 54s

With graduation fast approaching, students are thinking about transitioning from college to careers. For many it's a time to put all of their gifts, abilities, and education to use in their careers. It's also a great time to consider how God ma

Making the most out of college... while growing in faith.

Apr 8th, 2022 49m 54s

There is plenty of bad advice when it comes to college being the time to make dumb decisions, live wildly, and "find yourself", but what if it were possible to actually get the most out of college while growing in your faith? We think it is. So

Mexico trip reflections and Serving

Mar 25th, 2022 43m 11s

It's been a few weeks since the ROC crew got together to Podcast, but we are exited to be back today to share a little about our time spent serving in Piedras Negras, Mexico and why service is an essential part of our lives as followers of Jesu

Idols

Feb 18th, 2022 32m 47s

We don't have idols lurking in our homes... do we? This week the guys discuss what idolatry looks like in our modern culture.

Voices... who are you listening to?

Feb 3rd, 2022 46m 13s

This week on "Belong, Become, Be Sent" Josh and Dodger tackle the topic of the voices we listen to and how they impact our lives.

Purposeful Relationships

Jan 21st, 2022 47m 8s

After a long hiatus due to Covid, we are excited to be back with you talking faith, college ministry, and all the things happening in the ROC community. This week we talk about how God uses relationships to shape and form us. Our guest this wee

Thankfulness & Belonging

Nov 27th, 2020 47m 19s

Listen in as Dodger, Noelle, Kristi, and our friend Derek talk about what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving and also discuss what it means to "Belong to God and each other."