A Little R&R

12 Steps: Steps 1 & 2

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Wed, 27 May 2026 15:22:03 -0400

In this episode we continue our series on the 12 steps and how they help us grow in our journey with Jesus. Check it out!

12 Steps: Overview

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:14:31 -0400

In this episode we kick off a new series diving into the 12 steps and how they help us grow in our journey with Jesus. Check It Out!

The Holy Spirit: How The Spirit Directs Our Steps

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:21:56 -0500

In this episode we dive into how the Spirit guides our steps. Check it out!

The Holy Spirit: How The Spirit Convicts Us

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:17:04 -0500

In this episode, we dive into how the spirit convicts and transforms us. Check it out!

The Holy Spirit Series: #2 - How The Spirit recreates us to be like Jesus & restores order.

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:20:58 -0400

In this episode we dive into how the Holy Spirit recreates us and restores order in us.

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Questions to address:

How does the Spirit recreate us?
How does the Spirit restore order in us?

The Holy Spirit: How the Spirit gives us life/breath

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:11:32 -0400

We are kicking off a new series on the Holy Spirit in which we'll explore various aspects of how the Spirit works in us and forms us. In this first episode of The Holy Spirit series, we explore how the Spirit gives us life. Check it out!

Contentment

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:08:51 -0400

In this episode of A Little R & R, Rick and Rebecca talk about Contentment, and how we will find contentment within the search of Gratitude for what God has given us, and where God has placed us. Also, we are reminded that when we forget that God is in control, we can begin to lose contentment. Check It Out!

Holy Spirit Renovation

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Thu, 15 May 2025 00:14:00 -0400

In this Episode, Rick and Rebecca Talk about the breath of God…The Holy Spirit, and how it forms us and shapes us.

The Holy Spirit renovates us, transforming us into the image of Jesus, and we need to trust the designer of our souls while he does a good work. This ongoing process, though uncomfortable, is necessary for growth and should be embraced.

God empowers us with The Holy Spirit, and Renovates us, and in the end we are beautifully made new and more like Jesus, which is something to be extremely grateful for.

Contentment

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Rick and Rebecca discuss the concept of contentment, defining it as accepting life as it is and trusting in God's provision. They emphasize the importance of living in the present moment and practicing radical acceptance. Gratitude is highlighted as a key element, encouraging daily reflection on blessings. They share personal experiences, such as Rick's journey with singleness and Rebecca's struggle with control. They also reference Psalm 16, which speaks of trusting God's provision and care. The conversation concludes with practical advice on fostering gratitude and contentment through present-moment focus and prayer.

In this episode, you'll be encouraged to:

Practice gratitude by finding a few things to be thankful for each day.
Pray and ask God to teach you to be content.
Spend time connecting with the Lord in the present moment.

Upright In Heart

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:39:00 -0400

Rick and Rebecca discuss the concept of having an "upright heart" in their new series, referencing Psalm 119:78. They explore the idea of transparency and vulnerability before God, emphasizing that it doesn't mean perfection but authenticity. Rebecca shares her struggle with feeling inadequate due to her background, while Rick highlights the importance of relational transparency. They discuss how sin affects relationships and the significance of being open and honest with God. The conversation concludes with a prayer inviting God to search and know their hearts, encouraging listeners to practice vulnerability and intimacy with God.

Surrender – Part 2

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0400

Part 2 of Rick and Rebecca’s deep dive on SURRENDER. “I need to trust that if I give up my attempts to manipulate and control, that what You give in place of that is going to actually satisfy what I’m trying to make happen through my own control manipulation…and that has been a heck of a journey.”

Surrender

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 12:22:06 -0400

NEW EPISODE

Rick and Rebecca are back talking about SURRENDER.

“We have to developed good self-awareness, develop an understanding of what’s really true about ourselves, and then with that knowledge of who we are…surrender.”

Books by David G. Benner Surrender to Love: Discovering the Heart of Christian Spirituality The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery Desiring God’s Will: Aligning Our Hearts with the Heart of God

Speaking the Truth in Love: How do you know?

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 02:00:27 -0400

How do you know you’re speaking the truth in love?

Guarding Your Heart: Protecting Your Heart

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 02:00:57 -0400

Protecting your heart without putting up defenses.

Guarding Your Heart: Knowing Your Wounds

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 02:00:18 -0400

How a stubbed toe opened Rebecca’s eyes to the importance of knowing your wounds.

Guarding Your Heart: God’s Will

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 02:00:11 -0400

What happens when you try to impose your own will instead of God’s?

Guarding Your Heart: Responding Well

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 02:00:33 -0400

How to not respond out of anger, impatience, and resentment.

Guarding Your Heart: Emotional Boundaries

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Tue, 30 May 2023 02:00:26 -0400

The importance of emotional boundaries when it comes to guarding your heart to maintain emotionally healthy spirituality.

Judging other people’s spiritual journey – Part 02

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Tue, 23 May 2023 02:11:10 -0400

How do you NOT judge other people’s spiritual journey?

Living without limits

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Tue, 09 May 2023 02:00:47 -0400

Sign number nine of emotionally unhealthy spirituality: Living without limits.

Covering over brokenness, weakness, and failure – Part 02

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Tue, 02 May 2023 02:00:35 -0400

What are some first steps to take when you find yourself covering over brokenness, weakness, and failure?

Covering over brokenness, weakness, and failure – Part 01

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 02:00:25 -0400

Rick and Rebecca start to unpack 8th sign of unhealthy spirituality.

Spiritualizing away conflict – Part 03

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 02:00:54 -0400

Tips and tools for when you find yourself spiritualizing conflict.

Spiritualizing away conflict – Part 01

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 02:00:53 -0400

As Rick and Rebecca continue to explore the signs of emotionally unhealthy spirituality, they share some of their own experiences with the 7th sign, spiritualizing away conflict.

Doing for God instead of being with God – Part 03

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 02:00:32 -0400

What do you need to know about God and yourself in order to stop striving for God in a negative way?

Celebrating Christmas

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 20:00:40 -0500

Rick and Rebecca share their favorite parts of the Christmas story.

Navigating the Holidays

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:00:16 -0500

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Mourning the loss of a lifestyle

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:00:19 -0500

In letting go of an addiction, there can be a mourning period for the lifestyle, no matter how horrible it was. Rick and Rebecca discuss the mourning process in recovery.

How can I mourn in a healthy way?

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:00:11 -0400

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How can I be a true peacemaker?

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:00:59 -0400

Find the video version of this podcast on the MnTC Alumni page.

Speaking the truth in love

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 21:00:06 -0400

Let us know what topics you’d like to hear in the comments section or on the alumni Facebook page!

Guarding Your Heard, Continued

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 21:00:59 -0400

Rick and Rebecca continue to unpack what it means to guard your heart within the context of emotionally healthy spirituality.

Guarding Your Heart

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 21:11:02 -0400

The Bible says to guard your heart, but how do you do that practically in everyday life? Rick and Rebecca unpack that topic and more.

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: Emotional Check-Up

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 21:00:58 -0400

How do you know if you need an emotional check-up? Rick and Rebecca walk you through it as they continue to discuss Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality – Part 6

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 21:00:15 -0400

Rick and Rebecca complete their series on Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Part 5

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 21:00:43 -0400

It’s the penultimate episode in Rick and Rebecca’s series on Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.

New Year’s Resolutions

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 01:00:25 -0500

Rick and Rebecca talk New Year’s resolutions. Are they helpful? What’s realistic? Start the 2022 of right with Rick and Rebecca!

Self-Care

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 01:00:20 -0500

Join Rick and Rebecca as they unpack what it truly means to love yourself and practice self-care.

Trusting God

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 23:33:00 -0500

Rebecca and Rick discuss the importance of trusting God and the difference between surrender and submission. Submission, defined as doing the right thing regardless of feelings, precedes obedience and is a choice of the will that eventually aligns the heart. Surrender, as exemplified in Proverbs, involves trusting God’s guidance and letting go of control, a challenging task for those who struggle with control issues.