Sunday Ripple
Sunday Ripple is a weekly Christian podcast that helps you apply faith to real life. Hosted by Rob Anderson, each episode features Bible-based teaching, honest personal stories, and spiritual reflections that deepen your walk with God. Whether you're a small group leader, a growing believer, or someone exploring how Scripture intersects with daily challenges, this podcast offers practical encouragement and biblical insight.
If you're searching for Christian podcasts about spiritual growth, personal faith, and the power of God’s truth to create change—Sunday Ripple is for you.
Episodes
43 episodes
Ghosting God
Have you ever looked at a text message, meant to reply, but waited so long that it eventually felt too awkward to say anything at all? We call it "ghosting." While it’s a frustrating habit in our friendships, many of us have quietly brought tha...
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God Adjacent
Is it possible to live near God without actually living with Him?In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we explore the idea of being “God adjacent”—a way of life that looks spiritual on the surface but resists ...
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Conflicted
Why do small disagreements turn into lasting tension—and why do we keep having the same conflicts over and over again? Often, it’s not the issue itself, but the habits we bring into the conversation that quietly sabotage peace before it ...
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Beyond Buzzwords
In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we’re digging deep into what biblical discernment really means—and why it matters more than ever in today’s world of cultural pressure, polarized opinions, and spiritual buzzwords. Too often, we...
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Trapped in Your Own Echo Chamber
In this episode of Sunday Ripple, Rob explores a subtle but powerful truth: we naturally drift toward voices that affirm us—yet spiritual growth requires voices that challenge us. Drawing from 2 Timothy 4:3–4 and key wisdom from...
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When Did You Forget How to Rest?
Prefer listening on YouTube? You can now find every Sunday Ripple episode there as well: https://youtube.com/@SundayRippleMost of us stop… but we don’t actually rest. We take ...
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Garbage In: Garbage Out
In this episode of Sunday Ripple, Rob explores one of the most overlooked truths in the Christian life: what you consume shapes who you become. Your habits, entertainment, media, and daily inputs are forming your heart—either to...
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Stop Pretending Everything’s Fine
Feeling lonely—even when you’re surrounded by people? You’re not the only one. In today’s episode of Sunday Ripple, we dive deep into why loneliness is at an all-time high, why so many Christians feel disconnected in church, and...
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Living Letters
What does it mean to be an expression of Christ in your everyday life? In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we dive deep into 2 Corinthians 3:2-3, which tells us we are "letters from Christ, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living G...
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Blind Spots of the Heart
Self-righteousness is one of those sneaky sins that hides in plain sight — often wrapped in good intentions, spiritual confidence, or even moral zeal. In this episode, Rob explores what self-righteousness really is, how it shows up in subtle wa...
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Parenting Is Hard
Parenting is one of the most sacred — and sanctifying — callings we’ll ever step into. It exposes our weaknesses, stretches our patience, and reminds us daily just how much we need God’s grace.In this episode, Rob shares three biblical s...
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Against All Odds
What happens when the odds are stacked against you—and God shows up anyway?In this episode of Sunday Ripple, Rob shares a surprising story from small-town Homer, Alaska, where his son took a driving test everyone said he’d fail…...
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DIY Christianity: Cool Project, Terrible Outcome
Why do we resist authority—even when we know it’s good for us? In this episode of Sunday Ripple, Rob explores the hidden ways independence shows up in our lives, why it’s so costly, and how submitting to godly authority actually opens ...
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Why Politics Can’t Save Us
We live in a world where politics often feels like the answer to everything—but the truth is, no election, law, or leader can bring the hope and transformation our hearts are longing for. In this episode, Rob returns to the original roots of
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The Silence That Shapes Us
What if the quiet moments you often avoid are the very spaces where God wants to shape you most? In this episode of Sunday Ripple, Rob unpacks the surprising gift of silence and why it’s so hard for us to sit still in a noisy world.
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The Power of Saying No
Jesus said “no”—to good opportunities, to well-meaning people, and to heavy expectations. Why? Because every no protected His greater yes to the Father’s will. In this episode of Sunday Ripple, Rob unpacks how Jesus modeled healthy bou...
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The Call Beyond Comfort
What does it really mean to follow Jesus when it costs you something? In this episode of Sunday Ripple, Rob unpacks why obedience to Christ is rarely convenient, and why choosing faith over comfort is the only way to grow.Drawin...
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Why Your Comfort Is Killing Your Impact
What does it really mean to live a life of radical self-sacrifice? In this episode of Sunday Ripple, Rob Anderson dives into the heart of giving up comfort, convenience, and even personal time to make a lasting impact on others. From men...
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Abiding Isn't Optional
What does it truly mean to abide in Christ—and why is it essential for every believer? In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we explore the heart of abiding: staying connected to Jesus, bearing fruit, and living a spiritually vibrant life....
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The 6-Step Plan to Disengage from Everything That Matters
Ever find yourself overwhelmed, checked out, and emotionally eating pretzels at 10pm while binge-watching videos you don’t even like? Same.In this episode, I walk you through my personal 6-step spiral—from “just tired” to spiritually num...
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Stop Setting Yourself on Fire to Keep Others Warm
You want to love people well. You want to show up, be present, offer mercy. But what happens when helping starts to hurt—and you’re the one burning out?In this episode, we’re diving into the raw and often-overlooked tension between compa...
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The Advisor's Dilemma
Have you ever offered solid advice—only to watch it get ignored? In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we explore the tension of being the expert in the room without having the authority to make the final decision. Whether it’s in ministry...
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Learning To Be Loved
Are you stuck in the cycle of trying to “earn” God’s approval?This episode explores why so many of us—consciously or not—feel like we have to hustle for God’s love. From spiritual performance traps and burnout to the quiet shame that whi...
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