Episode 51: In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Logan and Kirk unpack the many layers of this tragedy. They reflect on his influence, his unwavering boldness in faith, and the wide range of emotions people are experiencing. Together, they also grapple with how to respond to those who are openly celebrating his death and speak to the spiritual battle that is happening in the midst of all this.
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Fantasy Football, Bryce Crawford & Gluttony
Episode 50: Fall is here—and so is football season in full swing! Logan gives Kirk a crash course on how Fantasy Football works and shares ways to enjoy the season without compromising character. They also react to a clip of Bryce Crawford’s conversation with the Island Boys, highlighting his inspiring heart for evangelism. Among many other topics, they tackle a viewer’s question about why the church hasn’t addressed gluttony. And stick around until the very end—we’ve got a fun way for you to engage with Processing soon!
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Cracker Barrel, Annunciation Tragedy & Unforgivable Sin
Episode 49: Pastors Logan and Kirk dive into a wide-ranging conversation that touches everything from Cracker Barrel’s controversial rebrand to weighty reflections on the recent Annunciation tragedy in Minneapolis. With honesty and pastoral care, they process how believers should navigate heartbreaking events while also unpacking Scripture’s teaching on the unforgivable sin. Blending cultural commentary with deep theology, this episode offers both laughter and serious reflection for listeners.
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Fair Foods, Truth Vs. Love, & Compatibility
Episode 48: Two of our campus pastors, Zeus and Dave, make their debut on Processing! With their deep expertise in all things State Fair food, they weigh in on what’s totally overrated and what’s an absolute must-have every year. From there, they dive into River Valley’s weekend message, unpacking the tension between truth and love - do they naturally lean more toward one or the other? That conversation seamlessly opens up into some real-life application around parenting and marriage. And don’t miss the ending—Zeus and Dave share some hilarious stories from their youth and young adult years that you won’t want to skip!
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Peace Talks, Forrest Frank & Near Death Experiences
Episode 47: Logan and Kirk kick off this episode by unpacking the global peace efforts behind Trump’s meetings with world leaders. They then shift to two thought-provoking clips—one from Ninja and another from Terry Crews—digging into what devotions, prayer, and true abiding in faith really mean. With Forrest Frank’s newest release, they reflect on his healed back before closing out with a conversation on near-death experiences—how can we discern genuine encounters from fabricated stories?
Welcome to “Processing,” your weekly podcast where we discuss faith and culture hosted by Pastor Kirk Graham and Pastor Logan Ketterling. Each week, we dive into how faith and pop culture and what it means to live out our faith in today’s world. We answer questions submitted by our listeners with honest and biblically grounded answers. Join us as we process the big and small questions of life and faith together, one episode at a time. To learn more, visit our website at https://www.rivervalley.org/ or download the River Valley Church app.
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