To conclude the series, Matt Crosby and Stephen Ash discuss praise, performance, and practice in light of God's everlasting kindness and faithfulness.  

Singer-songwriter Compton McMurry joins the show for a conversation on creativity, cultivating stillness before God, and drawing others to the River of Life.   To hear music referenced in this episode: "Wait" https://open.spotify.com/track/2EdU9av6Oi19BZXJBE9Laj?si=6f57553ee21446f8 "Psalm for Good Friday" https://youtu.be/saS9t9k8pb0 Hidden in my Heart https://open.spotify.com/album/130Oz9WUZt6fPh3WWTCIcX?si=LlX2aTDFT6eSxuf7doHzRw&dl_branch=1 "And with his stripes we are healed" from Messiah https://youtu.be/UrXAG2f0nI4

The first in a series of conversations about living in the River of Life and bearing the creative image of God. Fellow singing actor Lauren Carlson joins Stephen to chat about being a follower of Jesus in the world of theater.

More with Mark DeMatteo on his journey of discovering the goodness and grace of God, and how it far surpasses this rampantly inadequate life.

Mark DeMatteo joins the podcast to share his story of faith and its connection to tangible reality, and how it became a fountain of hope in what is to come.

Jesus defeated death a long time ago, and the life he procured is just as vibrant now as it was then.  How do we live with the understanding that there will always be more of the life of Christ available to us?

John Ash rejoins There Is A River Podcast to continue the discussion on merriment, joy, and play.

What exactly does it mean to be merry? How important is merriment in the life of a Christian? Stephen investigates the delightful, yet endangered phenomenon of play.

Guest Jacob Maddux joins host Stephen Ash for a conversation on the social and familial framework which God has designed to fill us with his River of Life, and through which we build one another up in love.

What is a soul?  How do you care for yours?  Is it thriving?  How can you bring your soul into contact with the River of Life?