Valley Run Podcast https://rockymountainchurch.com/podcasts/valley-run-podcast/ Valley Run will help you redeem your canyon time in and around Estes Park, CO. Pastor A.J. Dudek, and guests tackle issues that relate to real life through the lens of the Gospel as they navigate issues like leadership, parenting, marriage, culture, and how the church can be a beacon of hope in a confused and unstable world.So, whether you are making your grocery run, heading to a sporting event, or need to get out of town, the Valley Run Podcast hopes to encourage you well along the way. Thu, 21 May 2026 16:09:45 +0000 en-US © 2025 Rocky Mountain Church Rocky Mountain Church episodic Valley Run will help you redeem your canyon time in and around Estes Park, CO. Pastor A.J. Dudek, and guests tackle issues that relate to real life through the lens of the Gospel as they navigate issues like leadership, parenting, marriage, culture, and how the church can be a beacon of hope in a confused and unstable world.So, whether you are making your grocery run, heading to a sporting event, or need to get out of town, the Valley Run Podcast hopes to encourage you well along the way. Rocky Mountain Church false http://rockymountainchurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Valley-Run-Podcast-Cover-Image.png Valley Run Podcast https://rockymountainchurch.com/podcasts/valley-run-podcast/ Valley Run will help you redeem your canyon time in and around Estes Park, CO. Pastor A.J. Dudek, and guests tackle issues that relate to real life through the lens of the Gospel as they navigate issues like leadership, parenting, marriage, culture, and how the church can be a beacon of hope in a confused and unstable world.So, whether you are making your grocery run, heading to a sporting event, or need to get out of town, the Valley Run Podcast hopes to encourage you well along the way. No yes c17fade0-d239-53e5-946e-b72b237370cb https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Leadership: Training Your Emotions https://rockymountainchurch.com/podcast/leadership-training-your-emotions/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:08:44 +0000 https://rockymountainchurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4878 The Valley Run podcast is up and running. Pastor A.J. Dudek invites one of his longtime friends and mentor Joe Urcavich to discuss the challenges of staying stable as a leader when conflict and high emotions are present.

]]> The Valley Run podcast is up and running. Pastor A.J. Dudek invites one of his longtime friends and mentor Joe Urcavich to discuss the challenges of staying stable as a leader when conflict and high emotions are present.

]]> https://rockymountainchurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ep_cover_20241016_041030_05c3c8daf8dbdfe035d575cbc7fc02b9.png Leadership: Training Your Emotions false no 37:05 No no Leadership: The Visionary Leader https://rockymountainchurch.com/podcast/leadership-the-visionary-leader/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:07:13 +0000 https://rockymountainchurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4877 Episode notes

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Visionary Leadership

02:48 Defining Visionary Leadership

06:11 The Process of Casting Vision

11:57 Engaging Leadership and Congregation

18:10 Handling Opposition

22:04 Building a Supportive Team

24:53 Navigating Success and Future Vision

30:06 Empowering Future Generations

32:58 Vision Beyond Leadership Roles

35:57 Final Thoughts and Advice

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Visionary Leadership

02:48 Defining Visionary Leadership

06:11 The Process of Casting Vision

11:57 Engaging Leadership and Congregation

18:10 Handling Opposition

22:04 Building a Supportive Team

24:53 Navigating Success and Future Vision

30:06 Empowering Future Generations

32:58 Vision Beyond Leadership Roles

35:57 Final Thoughts and Advice

]]> https://rockymountainchurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ep_cover_20241113_071137_044d4ed2867b02cbc2e7f0cd977cc352.png Leadership: The Visionary Leader false no 39:43 No no Formation: Goal Setting for the Future https://rockymountainchurch.com/podcast/formation-goal-setting-for-the-future/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:04:49 +0000 https://rockymountainchurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4876 Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Goal Setting in Sports and Life

02:51 The Journey of Setting Personal Goals

06:12 The Driveway: A Place of Growth and Development

09:04 The Importance of Hard Work and Repetition

11:53 Spiritual Formation and Goal Setting

15:13 Embracing Identity Beyond Sports

18:08 Navigating Goals and God’s Will

20:57 The Role of Delegation in Achieving Goals

23:54 Vision vs. Goals: A Broader Perspective

26:48 The Power of Storytelling in Coaching

30:08 Parenting and Encouraging Goal Setting

33:00 Transferring Goal Setting to Spiritual Life

36:14 Conclusion and Reflections on Growth

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00:00 Introduction to Goal Setting in Sports and Life

02:51 The Journey of Setting Personal Goals

06:12 The Driveway: A Place of Growth and Development

09:04 The Importance of Hard Work and Repetition

11:53 Spiritual Formation and Goal Setting

15:13 Embracing Identity Beyond Sports

18:08 Navigating Goals and God’s Will

20:57 The Role of Delegation in Achieving Goals

23:54 Vision vs. Goals: A Broader Perspective

26:48 The Power of Storytelling in Coaching

30:08 Parenting and Encouraging Goal Setting

33:00 Transferring Goal Setting to Spiritual Life

36:14 Conclusion and Reflections on Growth

]]> https://rockymountainchurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ep_cover_20241113_071157_c6af4bcd8266942f7b77f3c2c40462de.png Formation: Goal Setting for the Future false no 42:18 No no Spiritual Formation: Christ in You https://rockymountainchurch.com/podcast/spiritual-formation-christ-in-you/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:01:59 +0000 https://rockymountainchurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4875 In this episode of the Valley Run Podcast, host AJ engages in a deep conversation with Chris Thomas, exploring themes of personal faith, the concept of ‘Christ in you’, and the importance of friendship in spiritual growth. Chris shares his experiences, including a life-altering encounter with Jesus during college and the challenges he faced during his battle with COVID. The discussion emphasizes the significance of enjoying a relationship with God, navigating life’s trials, and the role of community in maintaining faith. Chris reflects on his ministry journey, the joy of connecting with others, and his aspirations for continued spiritual growth as he ages.

]]> In this episode of the Valley Run Podcast, host AJ engages in a deep conversation with Chris Thomas, exploring themes of personal faith, the concept of ‘Christ in you’, and the importance of friendship in spiritual growth. Chris shares his experiences, including a life-altering encounter with Jesus during college and the challenges he faced during his battle with COVID. The discussion emphasizes the significance of enjoying a relationship with God, navigating life’s trials, and the role of community in maintaining faith. Chris reflects on his ministry journey, the joy of connecting with others, and his aspirations for continued spiritual growth as he ages.

]]> https://rockymountainchurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ep_cover_20241203_031252_69af6a65c6fce13aaf5417f709c338a9.png Spiritual Formation: Christ in You false no 30:11 No no Spiritual Formation w/ Ryan Leeds https://rockymountainchurch.com/podcast/spiritual-formation-w-ryan-leeds/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:59:22 +0000 https://rockymountainchurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4874 In this engaging conversation, Ryan Leeds shares his journey of spiritual formation, emphasizing the importance of gradual growth and the role of mentorship and family in shaping one’s faith. He reflects on his experiences in Colorado, the challenges of modern culture, and the significance of remembering God’s faithfulness. Ryan offers valuable insights on parenting, the necessity of slowing down, and embracing mistakes as part of the learning process, ultimately highlighting the grace of God throughout our journeys. In this conversation, the hosts explore the themes of spiritual formation, the importance of mentorship, and the role of personal experiences like fly fishing in deepening one’s relationship with God. They discuss the cyclical nature of spiritual growth, the significance of community, and how personal disciplines can lead to a greater understanding of God’s presence in our lives. The dialogue emphasizes the need for reflection, the challenges of anxiety, and the joy found in spiritual practices.

]]> In this engaging conversation, Ryan Leeds shares his journey of spiritual formation, emphasizing the importance of gradual growth and the role of mentorship and family in shaping one’s faith. He reflects on his experiences in Colorado, the challenges of modern culture, and the significance of remembering God’s faithfulness. Ryan offers valuable insights on parenting, the necessity of slowing down, and embracing mistakes as part of the learning process, ultimately highlighting the grace of God throughout our journeys. In this conversation, the hosts explore the themes of spiritual formation, the importance of mentorship, and the role of personal experiences like fly fishing in deepening one’s relationship with God. They discuss the cyclical nature of spiritual growth, the significance of community, and how personal disciplines can lead to a greater understanding of God’s presence in our lives. The dialogue emphasizes the need for reflection, the challenges of anxiety, and the joy found in spiritual practices.

]]> https://rockymountainchurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ep_cover_20241218_031256_028397d117cdd31426f38b2067ecda4b.png Spiritual Formation w/ Ryan Leeds false no 53:16 No no Preaching Christ in the Old Testament w/ Dr. Steve Mathewson https://rockymountainchurch.com/podcast/preaching-christ-in-the-old-testament-w-dr-steve-mathewson/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:49:14 +0000 https://rockymountainchurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4866 In this conversation, Dr. Steve Mathewson shares his journey into preaching, particularly focusing on the Old Testament. He discusses his formative experiences, the challenges faced in preaching the Old Testament, and the importance of a Christocentric approach. Mathewson emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of Old Testament narratives and their relevance in contemporary preaching, while also addressing the obstacles that seminarians encounter when engaging with these texts. In this conversation, Steve Mathewson discusses the importance of the Old Testament in understanding the New Testament, the balance of preaching from both Testaments, and the value of expository preaching. He shares insights on sermon preparation, resources for preachers, and reflects on his love for fishing as a metaphor for life and ministry.

]]> In this conversation, Dr. Steve Mathewson shares his journey into preaching, particularly focusing on the Old Testament. He discusses his formative experiences, the challenges faced in preaching the Old Testament, and the importance of a Christocentric approach. Mathewson emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of Old Testament narratives and their relevance in contemporary preaching, while also addressing the obstacles that seminarians encounter when engaging with these texts. In this conversation, Steve Mathewson discusses the importance of the Old Testament in understanding the New Testament, the balance of preaching from both Testaments, and the value of expository preaching. He shares insights on sermon preparation, resources for preachers, and reflects on his love for fishing as a metaphor for life and ministry.

]]> https://rockymountainchurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ep_cover_20250128_080159_d1b6d9b678813f45be78dd01ed33fd68.png Preaching Christ in the Old Testament w/ Dr. Steve Mathewson false no 46:06 No no Part 2 of Preaching Christ in the Old Testament w/ Doug Van Dorn https://rockymountainchurch.com/podcast/part-2-of-preaching-christ-in-the-old-testament-w-doug-van-dorn/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:46:45 +0000 https://rockymountainchurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4864 In this conversation, Pastor Doug Van Dorn discusses the significance of preaching Christ in the Old Testament. He reflects on his journey of understanding this concept, the importance of typology and prophecy, and the dangers of neglecting the Old Testament in preaching. The discussion also touches on the historical context of Jewish thought regarding the nature of God and the implications for understanding the New Testament. Van Dorn emphasizes that the Old Testament is essential for a complete understanding of the Gospel and provides examples of Christ’s presence in the Old Testament narratives. In this conversation, Doug Van Dorn explores the identity of Melchizedek, the significance of Christ possibly representing or being the Tree of Life, and the role of the Angel of the Lord in the Old Testament. He emphasizes the importance of narrative in preaching and how understanding these connections enriches the Christian faith. The discussion also touches on the relevance of these themes in contemporary preaching and the value of connecting with the Reformed community.

]]> In this conversation, Pastor Doug Van Dorn discusses the significance of preaching Christ in the Old Testament. He reflects on his journey of understanding this concept, the importance of typology and prophecy, and the dangers of neglecting the Old Testament in preaching. The discussion also touches on the historical context of Jewish thought regarding the nature of God and the implications for understanding the New Testament. Van Dorn emphasizes that the Old Testament is essential for a complete understanding of the Gospel and provides examples of Christ’s presence in the Old Testament narratives. In this conversation, Doug Van Dorn explores the identity of Melchizedek, the significance of Christ possibly representing or being the Tree of Life, and the role of the Angel of the Lord in the Old Testament. He emphasizes the importance of narrative in preaching and how understanding these connections enriches the Christian faith. The discussion also touches on the relevance of these themes in contemporary preaching and the value of connecting with the Reformed community.

]]> https://rockymountainchurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ep_cover_20250218_070237_a133ac7601ac3ac12f13d411d75d53c5.png Part 2 of Preaching Christ in the Old Testament w/ Doug Van Dorn false no 47:08 No no Friendships for the Long Haul w/ Brandon Rosner and Pastor’s Matt Depriest and Caleb Widmer https://rockymountainchurch.com/podcast/friendships-for-the-long-haul-w-brandon-rosner-and-pastors-matt-depriest-and-caleb-widmer/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:34:01 +0000 https://rockymountainchurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4862 In this episode of the Valley Run Podcast, the hosts and their guests delve into the significance of long-term friendships, sharing personal anecdotes and insights on how these relationships have shaped their lives. They discuss the importance of authenticity, navigating life’s challenges together, and the impact of friendships on parenting. The conversation emphasizes the value of commitment and vulnerability in maintaining deep connections, as well as the challenges of overcoming betrayal and managing expectations in relationships.

]]> In this episode of the Valley Run Podcast, the hosts and their guests delve into the significance of long-term friendships, sharing personal anecdotes and insights on how these relationships have shaped their lives. They discuss the importance of authenticity, navigating life’s challenges together, and the impact of friendships on parenting. The conversation emphasizes the value of commitment and vulnerability in maintaining deep connections, as well as the challenges of overcoming betrayal and managing expectations in relationships.

]]> https://rockymountainchurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ep_cover_20250228_020206_29c8a94b943db5a30951e5faefcece21.png Friendships for the Long Haul w/ Brandon Rosner and Pastor’s Matt Depriest and Caleb Widmer false no 42:10 No no