Podcasts by The Third Cup of Coffee with Randy Bohlender

EPISODE 196: Psalm 119 Part Four from 2023-12-12T16:13:02

Where is the Holy Spirit in Psalm 119 and what is He doing? Sermon notes here.

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EPISODE 195: Psalm 119:101 - Part two from 2023-11-28T00:43:52

Randy teaches part two of our four part overview of Psalm 119.

EPISODE 194: 119/101: PSALM 119 OVERVIEW PART 1 from 2023-11-20T21:10:52

Randy Bohlender teaches the first of four sessions on Psalm 119, focusing on the power of obeying God's word.

The Bridge meets at The Culture House building in Olathe, KS...

EPISODE 193: Put on Your Own Mask First from 2023-11-13T16:18:42

Randy teaches from Hebrews 12:1. Sermon notes can be found here.

EPISODE 192: New Apostolic Models When Normal Is On Fire. from 2023-11-06T22:58:09

Is it Jesus and the Apostle or Jesus and the people? Much of what we've called apostolic is based on a flawed model, with each iteration getting a little further from the pattern. We look at Paul's...

EPISODE 191: The Fear of the Lord from Psalm 111 and 112 from 2023-10-30T14:54:06

The Bridge meets at The Culture House dance studio in Olathe, KS at 10:30AM Sunday mornings.

www.thebridgekc.church

EPISODE 190: Joel Richardson, Q&A on Israel from 2023-10-23T17:13:02

A profound teaching on antisemitism and the current situation in Israel, followed by Q&A from Sunday, October 22 at The Bridge.

Learn more at TheBridgeKC.church

Questions, Part 1 from 2023-10-16T23:20:07

Randy tackles "Will the AntiChrist know he's the Antichrist?" and "Why pray for America? Is it Christian Nationalism?"

EPISODE 189: What about Baptism? from 2023-10-05T01:55:39

Randy teaches about why Jesus was baptized in water and why we should do the same, prior to baptisms at The Bridge.

EPISODE 188: The Shame on Us from 2023-09-25T16:52:39

Shame and guilt are two different things - how do they affectus and how do we move beyond? Find sermon notes h...

EPISODE 187: Pray Like Paul, Part 10 from 2023-09-11T14:49:37

Ryan Couch shares an encouraging and practical word about spiritual warfare from Ephesians 6.

EPISODE 186: Pray Like Paul, Part 9 from 2023-08-28T17:38:02

So....wives, submit to your husbands? And men, love your wives like Jesus loves the church? We get right into it in Part 8 of Pray Like Paul, our series on Ephesians. Listen

EPISODE 185: Praying Like Paul, Part 8 from 2023-08-22T04:27:25

We examine some either/or choices that Paul imbeds into chapter five of Ephesians that show us how to imitate Jesus and walk in the light. Listen

EPISODE 183: Pray Like Paul, Part 7 from 2023-08-15T14:15:32

Get online teaching notes here. Recorded 8.13.23, we continue our series in Ephesians at The Bridge in Kansas City. Find out more about us.

EPISDOE 182: Pray Like Paul, Part 6 from 2023-08-09T19:00:10

What patterns are visible in the thinking of those who do not follow God, and are we thinking like them? Listen

EPISODE 181: Pray Like Paul, Part 5 from 2023-07-31T14:26:15

We continue our series in Ephesians, looking at the first portion of chapter 4. Get notes for this teaching Listen

EPISODE 180: Pray Like Paul Part 2 from 2023-07-10T14:43:44

We continue our study in Ephesians, looking at the second half of chapter 1. Find sermon notes here, or l...

EPISODE 179: Pray Like Paul Part 1 from 2023-07-03T15:34:24

Paul declared the Ephesian church to be outstanding in their love for Jesus and one another - yet John declared in the book of Revelation that they'd lost their first love. What happened? ...

EPISODE 178: Dreams, Themes and Schemes, Part 3 from 2023-06-26T13:12:18

Two themes the Lord has highlighted to the Bridge in recent weeks is the value of being hidden but high impact, and the centrality of children. We talk about these things as we close up the seri...

EPISODE 177: All About Dream Stream from 2023-06-24T00:15:02

Daniel Grenz and Randy Bohlender talk about how we explore dreams from God as a community.

EPISODE 176: Dreams, Themes and Schemes Part 2 from 2023-06-19T20:49:36

Two major themes from our dream stream meetings - building a tabernacle at Shiloh and freedom from accusation.

EPISODE 175: Dreams, Themes and Schemes Part 1 from 2023-06-12T17:15:50

If churches are supposed to operate in apostolic power, why do pastors settle for being CEO's. This week, we talked about operating as an apostolic body and investigated the themes that the ...

EPISODE 174: Lou Engle from 2023-06-05T14:00:59

We were so happy to host Lou Engle as we are in a season of dreaming as a church family.

EPISODE 172: Stephanie Quick of Frontier Alliance International from 2023-05-30T14:51:32

Frontier Alliance International's Stephanie Quick speaks on the heart of believers in regard to the people of I...

A Study in James Part 14 from 2023-05-22T21:29:52

Join us for a 14 part series walking through the book of James.

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A Study in James Part 13 from 2023-05-22T21:27:44

Join us for a 14 part series walking through the book of James.

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A Study in James Part 12 from 2023-05-22T21:25:17

Join us for a 14 part series walking through the book of James.

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A Study in James Part 11 from 2023-05-22T21:23:52

Join us for a 14 part series walking through the book of James.

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A Study in James Part 10 from 2023-05-22T21:21:51

Join us for a 14 part series walking through the book of James.

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A Study in James Part 9 from 2023-05-22T21:03:01

Join us for a 14 part series walking through the book of James.

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A Study in James Part 8 from 2023-05-22T21:01:06

Join us for a 14 part series walking through the book of James.

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A Study in James Part 7 from 2023-05-22T20:45:08

Join us for a 14 part series walking through the book of James.

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A Study in James Part 6 from 2023-05-22T20:39:43

Join us for a 14 part series walking through the book of James.

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A Study in James Part 5 from 2023-05-22T20:37:43

Join us for a 14 part series walking through the book of James.

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A Study in James Part 4 from 2023-05-22T18:52:07

Join us for a 14 part series walking through the book of James.

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A Study in James Part 3 from 2023-05-22T18:45:35

Join us for a 14 part series walking through the book of James. If you're looking for more teaching like this, check out other seasons of The Third cup of Coffee or ⁠The Bridge⁠, a church in Kansa...

A Study in James Part 2 from 2023-05-22T18:41:33

Join us for a 14 part series walking through the book of James. If you're looking for more teaching like this, check out other seasons of The Third cup of Coffee or ⁠The Bridge⁠, a church in Kansa...

A Study in James Part 1 from 2023-05-22T18:35:24

Join us for a 14 part series walking through the book of James.

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EPISODE 157: The Focus on Israel Part Three from 2023-05-22T15:17:33

EPISODE 156: The Focus on Israel Part Two from 2023-05-15T17:31:17

What’s the practical application of praying for Israel?

EPISODE 155: The Focus on Israel from 2023-05-01T15:03:24

Why does Israel matter so much?

Episode 154: The Revolutionary Life Part Six from 2023-04-25T16:15:36

Jesus told us not to worry about tomorrow - so we do we keep doing it?

EPISODE 152: The Revolutionary Life Part 5 from 2023-04-17T16:39:03

We continue our series on Jesus’ words that redefined righteousness.

EPISODE 152: The Revolutionary Life Part 4 from 2023-04-11T14:37:45

Jesus death and resurrection gives our lives hope and purpose!

EPISODE 151: The Revolutionary Life Part 3 from 2023-04-03T13:43:11

Jesus proposes a new standard of righteousness that is both higher than the law and more obtainable.

EPISODE 150: The Revolutionary Life Part One from 2023-03-21T13:27:01

So, you want to go into ministry? In part one of this new series, we look at a season ripe for revolution, but the revolutionary that rises is not one you’d expect.

EPISODE 149: Church Planting and Waffle House Therapy from 2023-03-16T16:21:46

Steve Sjogren and Randy Bohlender talk about the unique quirks of church planting and pioneering.

EPISODE 148: What God Calls Strange: The Remix from 2023-03-13T17:54:34

Randy expounds on two major points from What God Calls Strange, taking a hard look at motivations vs actions, and the roadmap to God’s presence.

EPISODE 147: Lonnie Frisbee, John Wimber and Old Pennies from 2023-03-07T19:40:29

Steve Sjogren and Randy Bohlender discuss Steve’s connection to Lonnie and what he learned.

EPISODE 146: What God Calls Strange from 2023-02-27T17:10:24

Leviticus 9 and 10 explore the start of the Levitical priesthood and contain a strong warning for how we stand before the Lord.

EPISODE 145: The Principles Part 5: A Rhythm of Prayer. from 2023-02-13T16:52:22

High church, Low Church, rituals and spontaneity - how do we want to think about prayer?

EPISODE 144: Principles Part Four: An eye to the future from 2023-02-07T01:32:17

Is life cyclical or linear? What about reincarnation? Where is this train going? And why does it matter? is life cyclical or linear? What about reincarnation? Where is this train going? And why doe...

Episode 143: Principles Part 3: The Exercise of Vibrant Community from 2023-01-30T18:57:49

Community is never found. It is always built. How did it happen in the New Testament?

EPISODE 142: Principles Part 1 from 2023-01-16T20:57:52

Principles drive vision. These are the principles behind what The Bridge will be.

EPISODE 141: Isaiah 43, the Word of the Lord to people between seasons. from 2023-01-09T17:56:52

Isaiah spoke hope to people who still had much to endure.

EPISODE 140: Who Is Worthy from 2023-01-02T21:13:02

How is actual value affected by time? If Jesus is worthy at the end of the age, He’s worthy now.

EPISODE 139: Between Christmas and New Year from 2022-12-28T16:21:36

This week, as we finish the leftovers and prepare for the new year, let’s recap Christmas Eve and look at what’s in the news.

EPISODE 138: Expecting a Second Advent from 2022-12-19T22:18:35

Christmas is only the beginning - Jesus is coming again to fill all of the Old Testament prophets’ expectations.

EPISODE 137: Longing as a part of Christmas from 2022-12-12T18:56:44

There is a lot of want and longing baked into the Christmas story. This week we talk about what it means to Long for some thing, as opposed to simply live without.

EPISODE 136:. can a restaurant refuse a Christian organization? from 2022-12-08T21:55:13

some thoughts on current events in a more traditional podcast format.

EPISODE 135: Christmas Series Part 1 from 2022-12-06T19:16:55

God’s final word in the Old Testament involved the hearts of fathers and sons. In the New Testament, He starts with a beautiful example for us all.

EPISODE 134: Picture This, Part 4: A Multigenerational Church from 2022-11-21T18:13:51

A multigenerational church is more than a strategy; it’s a conviction.

EPISODE 133: Picture This Week Three from 2022-11-14T03:34:17

This week - Top Ten Thoughts on Evangelism.

EPISODE 132: Picture This Week Two from 2022-11-07T00:51:39

Everyone loves favor - but what’s it really for? Randy teaches through the story of Joseph, who enjoyed favor and paid dearly for it as well.

EPISODE 131: Picture This Part One from 2022-10-30T22:15:16

Vision begins with believing things could be different.

EPISODE 130: Galatians Part 4 from 2022-10-13T04:24:01

Paul throws every bit of his forceful personality into writing a strong case for your freedom to rest and not react, to follow and not wander. It is for FREEDOM that Christ set us free.

EPISODE 129: Part 2 of Galatians from 2022-09-24T17:04:14

Randy continues our Sunday Series in Galatians.

EPISODE 128: Part 1 of Galatians from 2022-09-15T15:14:46

Randy starts a series on the book of Galatians, Holding Fast to Truth in a Sea of Lies

EPISODE 127: Elisha comes into his own. from 2022-09-05T14:13:11

Elisha leaned into ministry to broken and hurting people - and in 2 Kings 4, he illustrates two powerful things: God cares for you and is the giver of life.

EPISODE 126: Digging Ditches from 2022-08-30T02:15:51

Three kings approached Elisha for a word from the Lord, and Elisha told them to dig ditches to contain what God wanted to provide for them.

EPISODE 125: Breaking the Curse of the Past from 2022-08-23T01:06:03

Randy continues the narrative of Elisha and asks the question, “What do we do when, through no fault of our own, nothing seems to work?”

EPISODE 124: The Power of Connectedness: Elijah & Elisha from 2022-08-15T13:01:44

We are more connected than we realized. Randy teaches on the task of giving and receiving within the body - and what it means to disciple.

EPISODE 123: Fruit of the Spirit Part 2 from 2022-08-04T14:59:08

Randy concludes this short series on the fruit of the spirit by talking about the pruning that happens in everyone’s lives.

EPISODE 122: The Fruit of the Spirit Part 1 from 2022-07-26T16:27:31

We love gifts but there is more to life with the Spirit than gifts. We are called to produce fruit!

EPISODE 121: Randy Bohlender / Sally Goode from 2022-07-22T15:35:14

PODCAST SHORT: Do media personalities have any idea what they’re talking about? from 2022-07-13T19:45:04

Six minutes about the nature of media, facts, and the Value Them Both amendment.

EPISODE 120: Going Deep from 2022-07-12T17:49:43

Randy returns from vacation with some thoughts on the Value them Both Amendment in Kansas, and Sally Goode teaches Sunday morning at The Bridge

EPISODE 119: The Value of a Life from 2022-06-27T18:27:52

Your life has great value before God - if the unborn matter, why? And how is this related to you personally?

EPISODE 118: The Promised Experience Part 5 from 2022-06-08T15:03:22

We continue our study of spiritual gifts.

EPISODE 117: The Promised Experience: What About the Baptism of the Holy Spirit from 2022-05-23T14:27:55

Randy teaches on the biblical perspective of the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and talks about the difference between Pentecostals, charismatics, and third wave people.

EPISODE 116: The Promised Experience: Part 1 from 2022-05-09T17:42:13

We’re starting a new series on the Holy Spirit. You can find sermon notes here: https://www.bible.com/events/48888541

EPISODE 115 Hunger from 2022-04-25T17:50:07

As a preamble to an upcoming series on the Holy Spirit, randy teaches on the role of spiritual hunger in our lives.

EPISODE 114: Easter Sunday from 2022-04-20T01:01:42

If Jesus rose from the dead, who says? And what difference does it make in our lives?

EPISODE 113: Endurance from 2022-04-11T18:15:32

The week leading up to the crucifixion contained some of the highest highs and lowest lows of Christ’s earthly ministry. How did he endure under such great pressure, and why?

EPISODE 112: Called to Pioneer When The World Wants You To Settle from 2022-04-04T14:39:51

Randy teaches on the idea of Jesus as a pioneer who calls us to go with him.

EPISODE 111: Reconciliation from 2022-03-28T18:17:42

Randy teaches on an reconciliation as we continue our 40 day fast.

EPISODE 110: What is the Holy Spirit doing during communion? from 2022-03-21T03:03:52

Randy continues to teach on communion as we enter the third week of our corporate fast.

EPISODE 109: The Bread of Life from 2022-03-14T17:34:10

Randi teaches through John chapter 6, where Jesus does a miracle with bread and then expounds on His role as the bread of life.

EPISODE 108: Prayer and Fasting Part Two from 2022-03-09T12:18:36

As we go into a 40 day fast, Randy teaches on specific reasons for fasting along with what our focus will be. If you’re in the Kansas City area, we would love to see you in person on Sunday Morning...

EPISODE 106. Prayer and fasting for the shifting of heaven over nations. from 2022-03-03T01:02:43

As we prepare for a corporate fast, Randy speaks on what it all means and we hear from Ukrainian pastors.

Episode 105: Part 5 of series on 1 John from 2022-02-21T15:49:50

1 John 5 begins with some distinct if/then choice. If we choose belief, what follows?

EPISODE 104: 1 John 4 from 2022-02-14T19:25:44

Randy is joined by Josh Engle, a Bridge family YWAMMer and then continues our series in 1 John.

EPISODE 103: 1 John 3 from 2022-02-07T01:06:18

Read the teachers through Sunday mornings message, podcast style, after the webstream failed!

EPISODE 102: Dwayne Roberts from 2022-01-31T15:33:27

We welcome our friend Dwayne Roberts as he speaks at The Bridge! Note: preaching audio improves quickly into the message.

EPISODE 101: Daniel Grenz from 2022-01-25T17:19

Sunday, January 23 at The Bridge

EPISODE: 100 2 John Part 2 from 2022-01-17T21:53:14

Each chapter in John lays out a contrast. this week Randi teaches on the contrast between loving the world or having the love of the Father in us.

EPISODE 99: A Study in Opposites, Part 1 from 2022-01-10T15:44:12

We navigate by absolutes. In the absence of absolutes, we wander. In this message er begin our series on 1st John, looking at five contrasts that John draws that will help us do d our way.

A Study in Opposites from 2022-01-06T04:44:59

Randy takes a few minutes and explains why we’re gonna be studying first John over the next five weeks.

EPISODE 98: What do I hope people say about The Bridge in 5 years? from 2022-01-03T18:04:55

God writes the final word on The Bridge, but after His opinion, whose matters? And what do we want it to be?

EPISODE 097: Why Praying Together Matters from 2021-12-13T18:19:53

Randy gives five reasons why people are hesitant to pray together and another five reasons why we’ve got to do it anyway.

EPISODE 096: The Letters Part 8 from 2021-12-07T14:53:42

Randy teaches on the nature of compromise that afflicted the church in Laodicea.

EPISODE 095: The Letters part 7 from 2021-11-29T20:12:10

Randy teaches on the letter to the church of Philadelphia

EPISODE 094: The Letters Part 6 from 2021-11-23T13:21:22

In revelation three, there is a letter written to the church of Sardis that challenges them to wake up from the dead. Randy teaches through this passage on a Sunday morning from The Bridge.

EPISODE 093: The Letters Part 5 from 2021-11-18T14:58:21

Daniel Grenz teaches on the letter to the church in Thyatira and the unique situation on Christians who face pressure to confirm to ungodliness in the workplace.

EPISODE 092: The Letters Part 4 from 2021-11-08T15:51:46

Randy speaks about the dissonance found in the church of Pergamum and how we address the distance in our own lives.

EPISODE 090: The Letters, Part 3 from 2021-11-01T14:46:22

The church at Smyrna, poor but rich, had a perspective that made them faithful in the darkest of days.

EPISODE 090: The Letters, Part 2 from 2021-10-25T16:55:28

People are complicated and so are churches. In part two of our a series, The Letters, randi talks through the letter to the Ephesians from Revelation chapter 2.

EPISODE 089: The Letters Part 1 from 2021-10-18T18:13:54

Randy starts a new series based on the letters of Revelation to the churches in Asia Minor. These week - the Prologue of Chapter 1.

EPISODE 088: Obedience in Areas of High Return from 2021-10-12T13:43:50

Saying yes to the Lord always mean saying no to something else. What are the areas of life where that yes makes an immediate, powerful difference?

EPISODE 087: The fulcrum between blessings and curses. from 2021-10-04T15:26:26

Randy teaches through the opening verses of Deuteronomy 28.

EPISODE 086: Voices part 4 from 2021-09-27T15:17:35

Kelsey Bohlender speaks on Luke 4:18

EPISODE 085: Voices Part 3 from 2021-09-20T18:07:47

Sally Goode speaks on remembering and forgetting the right things.

EPISODE 084: VOICES Part 2 from 2021-09-14T14:22:06

Rachel Faagutu speaks in part two of our VOICES series.

EPISODE 083: Voices Part One from 2021-09-08T14:53:23

Before introducing today speaker, Jeffrey Page, Randy deconstructs the meaning of his coffee cup.

EPISODE 82: Being people of God’s presence from 2021-08-30T17:44:46

When David finally got the arc back after storing it at Obed-Edom’s house, what did he do differently and how did he respond to his critics?

Afghanistan, Dunn’s cider mill, and the next few weeks. from 2021-08-25T17:43:54

A few random thoughts along with an explanation of an upcoming, very needed break!

EPISODE 81: Joel Richardson at The Bridge from 2021-08-23T14:34:27

Joel shares on the current crisis in Afghanistan, prophetic words about it over the years, what it means and how we can pray. TheBridgeKC.church

EPISODE 080: Hosting God's Presence from 2021-08-16T15:34:57

King David discovered that it was very hard to lead people in righteousness without the ark of the covenant and it’s rightful place. This is the first of a two-part series about hosting the presenc...

EPISODE 079: Part 8 of Miracles the Jesus Way from 2021-08-09T13:29:11

Jairus got Jesus' attention on behalf of his daughter who was deathly ill...and then Jesus seemed distracted by the needs of someone else. What is it like when the world starts to move on your beha...

EPISODE 078: Part 7 of Miracles the Jesus Way from 2021-08-02T14:29:19

How can people be bold, have a great faith, and yet miss out on the fullness of God? What are they missing?

EPISODE 077: Miracles The Jesus Way Part Six. from 2021-07-26T15:19:25

What does it mean for Jesus to have expectations of us, and what miracle did he do to show us?

EPISODE 76: Daniel Grenz from 2021-07-21T19:27:28

Daniel teaches through part six of our series, Miracles the Jesus Way

EPISODE 075: miracles The Jesus Way part 4 from 2021-07-14T19:10:46

Jesus has given us a precedent regarding how he moves in the storm. This week, we talk about His response to the storms that we face and some specific storms in our present age.

EPISODE 074: Miracles the Jesus Way Part 3: The Jesus Who Delays from 2021-07-05T17:01:56

Recorded Sunday, July 4 at The Bridge. Randy speaks briefly about how we as believers regard our country, then teaches through two examples when waiting was a part of Jesus doing a miracle.

EPISODE 073: Miracles the Jesus Way Part 2 from 2021-06-28T17:25:41

Four men tear the roof off a building to make sure their friend encounters Jesus, but what Jesus does surprises them all.

Episode 071: Miracles The Jesus Way from 2021-06-21T18:04:30

Did Jesus ever get strange reactions to his miracles? In this episode, Jesus casts demons out of people and into pigs. Other than the previously the demon possessed, nobody is very happy about this.

EPISODE 071: 2 Peter Part 3 from 2021-06-14T15:39:52

Randy finished our series on 2nd Peter in this made-for-podcast version of Sunday’s message.

EPISODE 070: True or False, Prophetic Edition. 2 Peter Part Two from 2021-06-07T14:22:06

Randy teaches through the second part of our series on 2nd Peter, discussing what Peter is referring to in regards to false prophets.

EPISODE 069: 2 Peter Part One from 2021-06-01T16:55:56

What are you do to multiply peace in your life? Randy address is this in part one of a three part series on 2 Peter. Join us live Sunday mornings - thebridgekc.church

EPISODE 68: Psalm 2 in four acts. from 2021-05-24T20:45:08

Psalm 2 is a little confusing because there is so much going on… Who’s talking? What’s the greater context? This week, Randy unpacks the Psalm in a way that will be easy to remember

EPISODE 066: Community from 2021-05-18T14:00:05

Why is community so encouraging to some and so devastating the others? Today, Randy talks about expectations in reality around community in the church.

EPISODE 065: Giving or Sending from 2021-05-10T14:37:43

At The Bridge, we want to give to missions...but we also want to send? What's the difference and why does it matter?

EPISODE 64: The Power to Transform from 2021-05-03T15:50:45

How do we reconcile a gospel that has transformative power with believers who seem to stay the same? Randy teaches on our part of that transformation.

Episode 063: The Challenge of Going In from 2021-04-19T14:35:05

Coming out of Egypt was easy. Going into the promised land is a completely different challenge.

Episode 062: Fighting Spiritual Boredom from 2021-04-13T14:43

What are we really saying when we say we're bored?

EPISODE 061: Jesus Cannot Be Contained from 2021-04-05T18:20:02

Randy shares a podcast version of The Bridge’s Easter message

EPISODE 060: Palm Sunday from 2021-03-29T16:48:37

How did Jesus manage to rattle both the Romans and the Jews a week before his crucifixion?

EPISODE: 059 Fasting Part Two from 2021-03-22T15:28:29

Randy talks about fasting in crisis and for power in our lives.

EPISODE 58: Fasting, Part 1 from 2021-03-15T15:04:50

Why would anyone willingly set aside a time to go without food? This week Randi starts part one of a two part series on fasting and or a walk with the Lord.

EPISODE 57: Building a marker from 2021-03-04T18:23:45

Have you ever heard of a musician cutting a demo? This is the demo equivalent of a sermon Randi is going to preach this coming weekend. It’s not quite all there, but you get to hear it first.

Episode 56: The Hierarchy of Obedience from 2021-02-22T17:40:33

Randy teaches about what Jesus was thinking when people called Him “Lord, Lord” but do not do what He says.

EPISODE 055: Daniel Grenz from 2021-02-10T16:35:09

Daniel teaches on the seasons we are living in and lessons we can learn from the life of Joseph.

EPISODE 054: Jesus’ leadership in comparison to others. from 2021-02-02T18:52:55

In John 9 and 10, Jesus heals a blind man and then goes on to explain how different he is than the religious leaders who surround them.

EPISODE 053: The Kingdom to Come from 2021-01-25T03:40:12

What is God’s end game? What is all of history marching towards, and what role will you play?

EPISODE 52: What is really happening while I am waiting on God? from 2021-01-18T19:32:24

In part three of our series titled Egypt, Randy talks about what was happening to the Hebrews as they waited on God’s promises to be fulfilled.

EPISODE 051: A Christian’s response to current events. from 2021-01-11T16:54:25

What is the reaction of a believer supposed to be in the aftermath of events we’ve seen in Washington DC and across the nation ?

Thoughts on DC from 2021-01-07T16:56:06

A few thoughts on how we hold our hearts in light of yesterday’s events at The Capitol.

EPISODE 050: The Story of Egypt part 2 from 2021-01-06T17:27:14

When our dreams die, where do we bury the body? Jacob’s bones were buried in Canaan. Randy talks about why.

EPISODE 049: The Story of Egypt part 1 from 2020-12-30T15:53:22

Randy introduces the Story of Egypt series after rambling a bit about the past year and his resolution to wear presentable clothes.

EPISODE 48: Isaiah 9 from 2020-12-16T15:32:57

Randy teaches on the prophetic promises about Christmas from Isaiah.

EPISODE 47: Christmas prophecies in their own context. from 2020-12-09T16:30:06

What did it mean to the people who heard Isaiah say “his name shall be called Emmanuel…“?

EPISODE 47: 4 Questions in 16 minutes. from 2020-12-02T20:33:32

Christmas traditions? Hearing God? Challenges in 2021? It’s fast and furious today.

EPISODE 46: Promises to Those Called to Greatness from 2020-11-23T17:58:18

Jesus told us that If we are going to follow Him, we have nothing to worry about except religious zealots, the government, and our family! Randy teaches from Matthew chapter 10 about coming persecu...

EPISODE 45: The Mess We Are In Part Two. from 2020-11-17T19:27:08

“I don’t want outrage to be the primary encounter that people have when I talk about the unborn… I want to offer logical, positive, feasible solutions that save lives and give people hope and a cle...

EPISODE 44: The Mess We Are In, Part 1 from 2020-11-10T13:14:03

Our greatest challenge as a nations Scout supersedes the economy, COVID-19, or even the presidential race. In this episode Randy teaches on the shedding of innocent blood. Transcript at TheBridgeKC...

EPISODE 43: If God is love, is love God? from 2020-11-03T17:18:08

Randy continues his teaching through 1 John 4 addressing the source and point of love.

EPISODE 42: The Real Jesus from 2020-10-26T17:20:45

Randy continues in his series on first John chapter 4, talking this week about Jesus being fully God and fully man and why it matters so much right now.

EPISODE 41: Why are we told in 1 John 4 to test spirits? from 2020-10-21T15:32:48

Randy starts part one of a short series on first John four.

EPISODE 40: Randimonium from 2020-10-14T15:23:38

In an unscripted episode, Randy ranges from asking why British newspapers are intrigued with US politics to what it means to be called a king by the King.

EPISODE 39: Lies About our Neighbors from 2020-10-07T17:19:24

After a trip to the DMV, Randy teaches through the story of the Good Samaritan.

EPISODE 38: Fighting for inner life from 2020-09-29T15:27:01

In this episode, Randy previews a new podcast series coming with a snippet of an interview with Lou Engle, and teaches through the idea of fighting for your inner life.

EPISODE 37: Jason Upton / Randy ponders persecution and the empty Supreme Court seat. from 2020-09-23T16:31

This week, a longer episode as we hear Jason Upton’s amazing story of adoption and redemption, followed by Randy’s thoughts on current events.

EPISODE 36: Adoption story + teaching from 2020-09-16T15:33:38

This week, Randy details Anna and Mercy’s adoption story on their 12th birthday, followed by teaching from Sunday morning.

EPISODE 34: The fear of being generous. Randy teaches through 2 Corinthians 9. from 2020-09-09T16:06:13

Everyone says that if they had real money, they’d be generous, but what stops us from doing with small amounts what we say we’d do with large amounts?

EPISODE 33: 20 years since TheCallDC + teaching on Psalm 52. from 2020-09-02T12:09:35

Really discusses one of the most profound days of he and Kelsey’s life and the teaches through Psalm 52 - how to respond when you’ve been betrayed.

EPISODE 32 A Church that delivers from 2020-08-26T20:12:26

Have you ever gone to a store to buy some thing only to discover they did not have it in stock? What are some things that the church advertises that might be hard to find once you get there, and ho...

EPISODE 31: Why pray for government? from 2020-08-19T14:33:25

This political season is going to be a doozy. Randy opens with a few questions from listeners and then Kelsey teaches on the important topic of praying for government.

EPISODE 30: Rachael Faagutu from 2020-08-12T14:31:42

Second week of the podcast on the road, with Rachel Faagutu teaching out of Matthew 24. This is a great message!

EPISODE 29: Persecution and Revival. Both can result in the same. from 2020-08-05T22:52:43

Randy unpacks Acts 8, where persecution and an outpouring of the Spirit reveal the contents of peoples’ hearts.

EPISODE 28: Shaking the Dust Off Your Dreams. from 2020-07-29T19:39:17

Randy introduces Kelsey, who speaks about keeping dreams alive.

EPISODE 27: Part 3 of Little, Rough & Ugly from 2020-07-22T15:48:05

Acts 6 could be titled “Here Comes Trouble”, although before Randy gets to that he discusses a beef with Count Zinzendorf and an impression from the musical, “Hamilton.”

EPISODE 26: Your questions answered + Little, Rough and Ugly Part 2. from 2020-07-15T14:17:50

Does God respond to needs? How do I fight fair? These questions plus part two of our series on the early church, “Little, Rough & Ugly.” Zoefoundationkc.com

EPISODE 25: Strange Summer Happenings and week 1 of Little, Rough & Ugly from 2020-07-07T16:15:24

Randy takes a few minutes to talk about some strange occurrences that have gone on this summer before he teaches week one of a new series about the early church called Little, Rough & Ugly.

EPISODE 24: Dry Bones Rattling from 2020-07-01T16:26:43

Randi talks about his thoughts on wearing masks and shares an extended teaching from Ezekiel 37.

EPISODE 23: Making decisions in times of crisis. from 2020-06-24T14:51:14

When one area of life goes crazy, we tend to doubt other areas that we should rely on. This week, randy teachers from the book of Esther about making decisions based on identity rather than circums...

EPISODE 22: Randy’s thoughts on new wine skins. from 2020-06-15T17:12:55

Why does the Lord initiate new things when He’s got perfectly good old things? Thoughts on New Wine and new churches.

BONUS EPISODE: Randy interviews Steve Sjogren. from 2020-06-12T19:58:28

Steve Sjogren is the kind of guy that looks at a pawnshop and thinks “I bet we could do some good in there!” Randy and Steve talk church planting, outreach, and what it is like to die and live again.

EPISODE 21: The Why of Paul’s Prayer from 2020-06-10T20:16:57

Seasons three, Paul prays for the church. The reasons he prays are as remarkable as the prayer itself.

EPISODE 21: Pentecost helps us speak across the divide. from 2020-06-03T18:16:38

Randy shares a few thoughts that he shared on Sunday morning at our Worship in the Woods event.

EPISODE 20: The Early Years Edition from 2020-05-27T18:46:46

Answering a few questions about how Kelsey and I met...and what about our biggest challenges?

BONUS EPISODE: Randy’s zoom teaching from Sunday, May 24, 2020. from 2020-05-24T19:27:01

Why did Jesus have to ascend to the Father after His resurrection? Why not just set up and take over?

Episode 19: The Future of the Church from 2020-05-20T16:25:38

Four trends I expect to see in the days to come.

BONUS EPISODE: Randy teaches via zoom. from 2020-05-17T21:53:25

Randy teaches on the role of discipleship in meeting the Great Commission. He also fabricated the word “saintsertainment”.

Episode 18: Adoption in the news from 2020-05-13T18:51:25

International adoptions are on hold - also some thoughts on open adoption.

BONUS EPISODE: Randy’s teaching via zoom from Sunday, May 10, 2020. from 2020-05-11T03:48:58

The Kingdom of God is the rule of God, and if the Kingdom of God is within you...then He rules your inner man.

Episode 17: Five Questions from Covid19 to women preaching. from 2020-05-06T22:37:25

Randy broadcasts from prestigious Studio 1G, his garage....and answers five questions from listeners.

BONUS EPISODE Kelsey Bohlender from 2020-05-03T22:59:06

Kelsey Bohlender speaking before TheCall Alaska in 2011.

Episode 16: Prayer reflects what it means to be human. from 2020-04-29T00:49:35

Randy gives a brief overview of the importance of prayer in the history of human expression - and a few tips on how to engage with it.

Episode Fifteen: Why serving matters from 2020-04-22T18:33:04

There is a reason Jesus calls us to friendship and service. Nothing else reaches more people.

Episode 14: Questions about mental health and whether or not current events are good for the church. from 2020-04-15T18:43:49

Randy fields questions about a variety of topics.

Episode 13: Interview with UPPERROOM DENVER’s Dwayne Roberts from 2020-04-06T22:09:18

Dwayne and his wife Jen have been longtime leaders in both missions and the prayer movement.

Episode 12: What about anxiety? from 2020-04-01T17:39:39

Times are changing faster than we understand, and it’s causing stress and anxiety like we’ve never seen. 1 Peter 5 speaks directly to this.

Episode 11: Breaking ground from 2020-03-25T14:16:27

We want to come out of this season bearing good fruit. How do we prepare now?

Episode 10: Everyone’s locked down! from 2020-03-18T18:41:24

Q&A carried over from Instagram followed by a few thoughts from the Psalms and the nature of church going forward.

Episode Nine: Fasting in regards to change. from 2020-03-11T16:58:46

Daniel and his friends fasted and he received great insight into the nature of change. They were ready for whatever came their way. We are fasting so that we can be ready for the same.

Episode Eight: Fasting is better together from 2020-03-04T17:41:49

It’s a strange thing to pursue weakness, it’s an even more than usual thing to do it as a group.

Episode Seven: What does it mean to live in maturity? Colossians 1:24-29 from 2020-02-26T18:00:15

How did Jesus have the strength to respond to accusation? He knew who He was. Who are you?

Episode Six: Fasting from 2020-02-20T15:49:01

In this episode, Randy finally reveals a potential resolution to the mailbox debacle and discusses Lou Engle’s called fasting.

SPECIAL EDITION: Driving Across Kansas in Six Minutes. from 2020-02-15T04:05:17

I’ve condensed an afternoon of driving across Kansas in a van full of children into six minutes. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to travel with us this will give you a glimpse.

Episode Five: 5 Things To Know About Jesus from 2020-02-12T18:13:24

Let’s study Colossians 1:15-23. Paul gives us a great framework on how to think about who Jesus really was and what it means.

Episode Four: On the fear of not belonging. from 2020-02-04T16:07:45

We continue our study of Colossians 1 where the Apostle Paul goes pastoral for a bit and speaks about what even weak faith does in the way of changing our citizenship. More thoughts on other subjec...

Episode three of The Third Cup of Coffee from 2020-01-29T17:55:08

Join Randy as he speaks with Lyle Phillips from Legacy Nashville and then dives into the book of Colossians.

Failing at Success and Anger Management. Thoughts on Jonah 4. from 2020-01-22T16:40:15

Randy finishes his study of Jonah with chapter 4 and perhaps goes a little fanboy over U2 in the process. More resources at rbohlender.com

If there’s a yes in your heart, anything can happen. Thoughts on Jonah 3. from 2020-01-15T16:46:24

For everyone who’s ever blown it and think there is no recovery, Jonah 3 gives us great hope that our weak yes can change the hearts of people and even shift things in heaven.

God is a family God. from 2019-08-23T13:15:53

Recorded live in my studio which looks suspiciously like an older, 15 passenger Ford E350 van.

Hey, I fixed the ceiling fan. from 2019-07-13T19:42:01

Little sneak preview of week two of our ask away series.

Quick Saturday morning thoughts. from 2019-07-06T14:51:50

The upcoming series based on submitted questions… And the power of donuts.

Saturday morning thoughts from Colorado Springs. from 2019-06-29T13:43:56

Imagine two introverts driving across Kansas. Also some thoughts on tomorrow’s service.

Episode 102 from 2019-06-19T12:30:43

Reflections on our reaction to the apocalypse, coming to you live from the parking lot of McLain’s.

Ep 101 / No guarantee of tomorrow. from 2019-06-15T00:06:32

The beginning of a new format podcast coming at you once or twice a week. This week we talk for a moment about how we live in light of no guarantee of tomorrow. And we have pizza.