<![CDATA[The Course]]>The Course is a podcast about men in the making. Each episode, we’ll sit down with a man and do one thing: draw out his story. The faith that's shaped him. The battles he's fought. The family he's building. The calling he's trying to finish. Rooted in the gospel of grace.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:29:11 GMTFri, 15 May 2026 19:14:04 GMT60Sam VerMeer<p>The Course is a podcast about men in the making. Each episode, we’ll sit down with a man and do one thing: draw out his story. The faith that's shaped him. The battles he's fought. The family he's building. The calling he's trying to finish. Rooted in the gospel of grace.</p>episodicSam VerMeersamuel.vermeer@live.comno<![CDATA[E3 - MATTHEW J. (P1)]]>Takeaways:

  • Community Engagement
  • Family Dynamics Childhood memories and experiences
  • Transition from homeschooling to public school
  • Involvement in hockey and church activities
  • Construction and carpentry experiences
  • Spiritual reflections and insights Transformation through faith
  • Navigating personal struggles
  • Encountering the Holy Spirit Journey of faith
  • Transformation

Chapters:

  • 00:00 Community Engagement and Charity Work
  • 36:06 Homeschooling and Family Living Situation
  • 46:54 Childhood Memories and Experiences
  • 01:14:20 Construction and Carpentry Experiences
  • 01:27:37 Encountering the Holy Spirit
  • 02:13:40 Journey of Brokenness
  • 02:19:30 Spiraling Downward
  • 02:25:56 Transition to New Jersey
  • 02:40:06 Encounter with the Lord
  • 02:51:12 Gratitude and Transformation
]]>88546712-1984-4287-9bf0-4440a2f10715Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:59:00 GMT<p>Takeaways:</p><ul><li>Community Engagement</li><li>Family Dynamics Childhood memories and experiences</li><li>Transition from homeschooling to public school</li><li>Involvement in hockey and church activities</li><li>Construction and carpentry experiences</li><li>Spiritual reflections and insights Transformation through faith</li><li>Navigating personal struggles</li><li>Encountering the Holy Spirit Journey of faith</li><li>Transformation</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><ul><li>00:00 Community Engagement and Charity Work</li><li>36:06 Homeschooling and Family Living Situation</li><li>46:54 Childhood Memories and Experiences</li><li>01:14:20 Construction and Carpentry Experiences</li><li>01:27:37 Encountering the Holy Spirit</li><li>02:13:40 Journey of Brokenness</li><li>02:19:30 Spiraling Downward</li><li>02:25:56 Transition to New Jersey</li><li>02:40:06 Encounter with the Lord</li><li>02:51:12 Gratitude and Transformation</li></ul>no02:46:1113E3 - MATTHEW J. (P1)full<![CDATA[E2 - BRYANT W.]]>Takeaways

  • Family and upbringing
  • Transition to college and spiritual journey
  • The impact of social media on hobbies and creativity.
  • Discipleship and its impact
  • The transformative power of marriage Importance of
  • Community and Brotherhood
  • Obedience and Submission to God

Chapters

  • 00:00 Family and Upbringing
  • 09:03 Transition to College
  • 13:47 College Experience
  • 21:00 Spiritual Awakening
  • 43:36 The Influence of Social Media on Hobbies and Creativity
  • 01:20:48 The Impact of Discipleship and Transformation
  • 01:26:37 College Experience and Friendship
  • 01:34:31 Reflections on Career and Faith
  • 02:05:25 Prioritizing Solitude and Rest
]]>880e5557-3479-49c9-85dd-c667494887a9Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:07:24 GMT<p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Family and upbringing</li><li>Transition to college and spiritual journey</li><li>The impact of social media on hobbies and creativity.</li><li>Discipleship and its impact</li><li>The transformative power of marriage Importance of</li><li>Community and Brotherhood</li><li>Obedience and Submission to God</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Family and Upbringing</li><li>09:03 Transition to College</li><li>13:47 College Experience</li><li>21:00 Spiritual Awakening</li><li>43:36 The Influence of Social Media on Hobbies and Creativity</li><li>01:20:48 The Impact of Discipleship and Transformation</li><li>01:26:37 College Experience and Friendship</li><li>01:34:31 Reflections on Career and Faith</li><li>02:05:25 Prioritizing Solitude and Rest</li></ul>no02:36:5512E2 - BRYANT W.full<![CDATA[E1 - LINCOLN V.]]>Takeaways

  • Grace and mercy are challenging concepts, and the struggle to fully grasp their depth and significance is ongoing.
  • The pursuit of Jesus and the kingdom of God is contrasted with the pursuit of the American dream, highlighting the tension between worldly success and spiritual growth.
  • We emphasize the importance of spiritual salmon, individuals who are willing to go against the flow and fight for their faith, even in a world that encourages conformity and complacency. Tension between American dream and following Jesus
  • Importance of brotherhood and urgency of living a meaningful life
  • Significance of intentional meditation and prayer in deepening one's relationship with God
  • Focus on finishing the race well and testifying to the gospel of the grace of God

Chapters

  • 00:00 Experiencing the Gospel Differently
  • 48:15 Tension Between American Dream and Following Jesus
  • 57:02 Shift from Selling to Serving in the Workplace
  • 01:25:27 Significance of Intentional Meditation and Prayer
  • 01:31:15 Focus on Finishing the Race Well and Testifying to the Gospel of the Grace of God
]]>33c1cab3-73e0-457c-b787-375510dee0c5Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:41:01 GMT<p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Grace and mercy are challenging concepts, and the struggle to fully grasp their depth and significance is ongoing.</li><li>The pursuit of Jesus and the kingdom of God is contrasted with the pursuit of the American dream, highlighting the tension between worldly success and spiritual growth.</li><li>We emphasize the importance of spiritual salmon, individuals who are willing to go against the flow and fight for their faith, even in a world that encourages conformity and complacency. Tension between American dream and following Jesus</li><li>Importance of brotherhood and urgency of living a meaningful life</li><li>Significance of intentional meditation and prayer in deepening one's relationship with God</li><li>Focus on finishing the race well and testifying to the gospel of the grace of God</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Experiencing the Gospel Differently</li><li>48:15 Tension Between American Dream and Following Jesus</li><li>57:02 Shift from Selling to Serving in the Workplace</li><li>01:25:27 Significance of Intentional Meditation and Prayer</li><li>01:31:15 Focus on Finishing the Race Well and Testifying to the Gospel of the Grace of God</li></ul>no01:36:4711E1 - LINCOLN V.full<![CDATA[E0 - PILOT]]>Takeaways:

  • Podcast origin story
  • Life reflections and goals
  • Isolation and technology
  • Living a purposeful life

Chapters:

  • 00:00 The Birth of a Podcast
  • 16:31 Life Changes and Financial Crisis
  • 21:54 Connections and Conversations
  • 27:03 The Value of Meaningful Conversations
  • 32:10 The Value of Community
  • 37:16 Reflections on Life Expectancy
  • 44:36 Living a Purposeful Life
]]>b8b039cc-0595-4282-b8b7-987a9c0d9bbeThu, 21 May 2026 03:00:42 GMT<p>Takeaways:</p><ul><li>Podcast origin story</li><li>Life reflections and goals</li><li>Isolation and technology</li><li>Living a purposeful life</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><ul><li>00:00 The Birth of a Podcast</li><li>16:31 Life Changes and Financial Crisis</li><li>21:54 Connections and Conversations</li><li>27:03 The Value of Meaningful Conversations</li><li>32:10 The Value of Community</li><li>37:16 Reflections on Life Expectancy</li><li>44:36 Living a Purposeful Life</li></ul>no00:56:411E0 - PILOTfull