River Valley Church

Welcome to the weekly podcast of River Valley Church! River Valley is a thriving local church with a global vision founded by Pastors Rob and Becca Ketterling in 1995. Our mission is to lead people into an authentic, life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ. We believe in a life-giving, positive church culture where people worship God, connect with one another and are launched into their God-given purpose. To learn more, visit our website at https://www.rivervalley.org/ or download the River Valley Church app.

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#1060
Sunday · 33 min
Message | More Than Sundays - The Power of Community - Pastor Logan Ketterling
Following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey. Pastor Logan explores what it means to live in intentional, Godly community—to be known, cared for, challenged and encouraged as part of the family of God.
#1059
August 23 · 34 min
Message | More Than Sundays - Personal Devotion - Pastor Terry Parkman
We weren’t created to live our faith from Sunday to Sunday. Pastor Terry challenges us to build a daily relationship with God through His Word and prayer. Like Moses, we’re invited to intentionally make space to meet with God—not just for what He can give us, but because we want more of Him.
#1058
August 16 · 29 min
Message | Another Boast - Galatians 6 - Pastor Rob Ketterling
In Galatians 6, Pastor Rob reminds us that we weren’t meant to carry life’s burdens alone. When someone falls, fails or faces a crushing weight, we’re called to come close and help carry it. What we sow matters, because every seed leads to a harvest. As we choose to sow into the Spirit, we can trust that what we plant today will be worth it in the end.
#1057
August 9 · 32 min
Message | Another Freedom - Pastor Rob Ketterling
In Galatians 5, Pastor Rob reminds us that freedom isn’t about living without commitment—it’s about being free to commit to what matters most. As we keep in step with the Holy Spirit, He helps us overcome the flesh and grow in the fruit of the Spirit. We belong to Jesus, and His Spirit is at work in us.
#1056
August 2 · 30 min
Message | Another Family - Galatians 4 - Pastor Connor Ketterling
Pastor Connor Ketterling reminds us that God never intended for us to earn His love—He invites us to live in it. In Galatians 4, discover the freedom of being adopted into God's family, what it means to truly know Him and how to let go of striving so you can confidently live in His grace every day.
#1055
July 27 · 31 min
Message | Another Power - Galatians 3 - Pastor Rob Ketterling
Pastor Rob Ketterling continues our Galatians series by looking at where the power to follow Jesus really comes from. It's not about trying harder—it's about living by God's grace and walking with the Holy Spirit every day.
#1054
July 19 · 33 min
Message | Another Identity - Pastor Davey Collins
Pastor Davey Collins unpacks Galatians 2, revealing how the gospel of grace gives us a new identity in Christ. Discover why grace—not legalism—is the foundation of our freedom and salvation.
#1053
July 12 · 30 min
Message | Restart Required - Galatians 1 - Pastor Rob Ketterling
Pastor Rob Ketterling begins our study through Galatians by reminding us that the gospel never changes. In Galatians 1, we see that salvation is by grace through Jesus Christ alone—we don't add to Jesus or edit God's truth to fit culture.
#1052
July 5 · 33 min
Message | Greatest Good & Greatest Evil Collide - Ben Peterson
Ben Peterson explores what it means to faithfully follow Jesus in a generation marked by rapid cultural change, advancing technology and growing spiritual tension. Through the stories of Babel and the words of Jesus, he challenges us to seek God's Kingdom first, remove the distractions keeping us from Him and live from our identity in Christ. Discover how to stand firm in the moment God has called you to and live with purpose in the days ahead.
#1051
June 28 · 39 min
Message | The Second Coming of Jesus - John Bevere
John Bevere shares a powerful message on the second coming of Jesus, reminding us that the hope of Jesus’ return is meant to shape how we live today. Through Scripture, he challenges us to fix our minds on heaven, remain faithful in our walk with God and live with the urgency of those eagerly awaiting their King.
#1050
June 21 · 30 min
Message | When Grace Feels Unfair - Pastor Rob Ketterling
Pastor Rob concludes our Jonah series by exploring the surprising final chapter of Jonah’s story. While Nineveh repents and receives God’s mercy, Jonah struggles with a heart that values comfort over compassion. Pastor Rob challenges us to examine our own hearts, embrace God’s grace for others and learn to love what God loves.
#1049
June 14 · 29 min
Message | The God of Second Chances - Jonah Part 2 - Pastor Logan Ketterling
Pastor Logan shared how Jonah’s story reveals God’s heart for restoration, second chances, and repentance. After running from God’s call, Jonah discovered that the same God he fled from was the God who rescued him, reminding us that no failure is final and no one is beyond the reach of God’s mercy. Salvation belongs to the Lord, and through Jesus, God’s grace continues to pursue and transform lives.
#1048
June 7 · 32 min
Message | You Can Run, But You Can't Hide - Pastor Rob Ketterling
Pastor Rob shared how Jonah’s story reveals our tendency to resist God’s voice and run from difficult obedience. Yet even in the storm, God pursues us with relentless grace, using challenges to expose what we’ve hidden and offering mercy before we deserve it. No matter how far we run, God’s grace reaches farther.
#1047
May 31 · 38 min
Message | 7 Levels of Forgiveness - Part 3 - Pastor Rob Ketterling
Pastor Rob explored how forgiveness moves beyond releasing an offense and into the possibility of restoration, reconciliation and healing. Through Scripture and practical wisdom, he challenged us to become reconcilers, trust God with the process and allow redeemed relationships to become powerful testimonies of the gospel at work.
#1046
May 24 · 22 min
Selah Service Part Two - Pastor Rob Ketterling
Pastor Rob continued the Selah series with Part 2, focusing on the significance of Pentecost Sunday and why we celebrate it. He also emphasized the power of praise and prayer, encouraging us to draw closer and lean in.
#1045
May 17 · 21 min
Message | One Day To Feed The World - Pastor Kirk Graham
True holiness is revealed through generosity, compassion and surrender. During One Day To Feed The World, Pastor Kirk challenges us to loosen our grip, be moved by the needs around us and trust God to multiply what we place in His hands. Together, we believe one day of sacrifice can make an eternal impact and help bring hope to people around the world.
#1044
May 10 · 31 min
Message | 7 Levels of Forgiveness - Part 2 - Pastor Rob Ketterling
Pastor Rob reminded us that forgiveness isn’t a side theme of the Bible — it’s the way the Kingdom of God operates. As we walked through the process of forgiveness, we were challenged not to stop short of true healing, but to keep doing the hard work of releasing others the same way Christ has forgiven us.
#1043
May 3 · 30 min
Message | Don’t Hold On to What God Said Let Go - Pastor Logan Ketterling
Pastor Logan reminded us that obedience to God requires letting go of what He’s asked us to leave behind, trusting that what He’s preparing is greater than what we’re holding onto. He called us to stop relying on outward appearances and instead pursue a heart fully surrendered—listening for God’s voice, walking in His Spirit and trusting Him in the waiting.
#1042
April 26 · 30 min
Message | Stop Calling It Coincidence - Pastor Rob Ketterling
Pastor Rob reminded us that God didn’t call us to blend in, but to be set apart, trusting that He is already at work in ways we can’t always see. Through the story of Saul, we’re challenged to stop chasing what everyone else wants and instead choose obedience—because Jesus is the true King who leads us with humility and grace.
#1041
April 19 · 30 min
Message | When You Need Renewal - Pastor Kirk Graham
Pastor Kirk walks through 1 Samuel 7, reminding us that renewal begins when we return to God with our whole heart, relying fully on Him instead of ourselves. Through the call to return, rely and remember, we’re challenged to let go of what’s been holding us back and trust that God is still our help and victory.

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