Mercy Hill Church exists to make disciples and multiply churches. We believe in a gospel-centered approach to transform lives, families, and communities.
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God is always in the business of making us more like Him. It’s easy to look at life as a series of random happenings and circumstances, but what if God is using each and every moment to shape who we become? Listen in each week as author and speaker Ryan Shieh dives into how God is constantly forming and transforming us into all He has created us to be. Because in the end, you will never grow… unless you are being pruned.
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Transform your preaching with SermonCraft! We interview some of today's best communicators to learn their secrets to captivating talks. Say goodbye to endless prep. Find your voice. Master your message. Every episode is like a masterclass. Are you ready to revolutionize your sermons? Tune in to SermonCraft – where the art of preaching is made practical and tactical. This is a podcast for communicators who teach regularly and want to become better and more confident in the art and craft of pr ...
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Put on your mouse ears, grab a dole whip, and get ready to listen to your favorite Broadway stars chat all things Disney Parks! Join host David Alpert as he and his Broadway pals share their favorite stories from the happiest places on Earth. After they discuss their favorite attractions, shows, parades, and memories; the guests play “Fast Pass Answers,” “Tweedledee or Tweedledum,” and answer trivia and questions from you, our listeners! Please keep your hands, arms, feet and legs inside the ...
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Episode 38: Biblical Leadership (ft. Andrew Hopper)
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42:25What is true biblical leadership? The culture and society we live in would tell us leadership is about power and authority, but is that what a Christian leader should look like? Are all Christians leaders, or is that only reserved for people "in ministry?" We answer all these questions and more in this week's episode, as Ryan is joined by special g…
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We Become What We Behold | Psalm 34:1-10 - A Selection of Psalms 2025
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40:30God wants us to call out to Him in the darkness.By Andrew Hopper
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Episode 37: How To Avoid Burnout (ft. Troy Temple)
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47:35Have you ever gotten to a place where your faith is growing weak and is starting to feel repetitive? This is something called burnout, and it affects Christians all over the world today. How do we avoid falling into this trap, and what can we do to maintain our first love? In this week's episode, Ryan sits down with Dr. Troy Temple, who explains wh…
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Awe Over Creation - Psalm 33:1-9 - A Selection of Psalms 2025
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43:24God’s greatness shines in his creation.By Andrew Hopper
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Have you ever been in a place where you know God's Word tells you not to do something and wonder, "but why?" Why did he give us "rules" to follow and how come we "lose our freedom" when we decide to become Christians? While obedience may serve as a boundary, it actually is the pathway to the full life God has always wanted for us. In this week's ep…
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Our Response to False Teachers - Jude 17-25 - The Struggle
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34:14Passivity never produces perserverance.By Andrew Hopper
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Episode 35: How To Trust God in the Unknown (ft. Dustin Rivenbark)
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40:13Pain and hardship are no strangers to any of us. Life can get heavy, especially when it seems to be one closed door and storm after another. What do you do when you can't see a way forward? How do you find hope and trust God in the midst of the unknown? In this week's episode, Ryan is joined by Dustin Rivenbark, who equips us on how to trust and be…
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The Reality of False Teaching - Jude 8-16 - The Struggle
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38:35Message from Andrew Hopper on April 27, 2025By Andrew Hopper
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Something common amongst Christians today is they love Jesus as "Savior," but they fail to submit to him as "Lord." Of course salvation is through grace alone and following Jesus doesn't require anything, but doing so should and will produce a heart of obedience and wholehearted commitment. How do we know we are sold out in our faith? Have we count…
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False teaching leads to God's judgment.By Andrew Hopper
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You asked for it - and it's here! This week we asked you to send us some questions for Ryan to answer on the show. We cover a variety of different topics and perspectives this week, ranging from community, accountability, prayer, why we should read the Bible, and so forth. You don't want to miss this episode! To follow along the podcast on YouTube,…
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Come See a Man - John 4:7-30 - Mercy Hill
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38:27Message from Andrew Hopper on April 13, 2025By Andrew Hopper
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Episode 32: Stewarding Your Platform (ft. Chase Johnston and Trae Benham)
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45:18One of the most common things we hear from young adults is that they want more exposure and a larger platform. While this may not always be a bad thing, it is important to ask ourselves how we are currently stewarding the platform we have and position we are in right now! In this week's episode, Ryan has a conversation with two NCAA Men's Basketbal…
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Episode 31: Why You Should Share Your Faith
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35:15Sharing our faith can be difficult for a lot of us, especially with the world we live in. Whether it be fear of the unknown or a lack of courage, we can always find reasons not to tell others about Jesus. Is sharing your faith necessary to be a Christian? Can you follow Jesus well without evangelizing? In this week's episode, Ryan gives practical t…
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Episode 30: An Honest Conversation About Hitting Rock Bottom (ft. Ezra Robinson)
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37:24As you know, here on the podcast we have created a space for honesty and authenticity in sharing our stories and how God has shaped and pruned us into who we are today. There's a quote by Charles Spurgeon that reads, "I've learned to kiss the waves that throw me up against the Rock of Ages." Today's conversation is nothing short of this idea, as Ry…
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Episode 29: Navigating Your Young Adult Years (ft. Mary Spencer Veazey)
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35:19Let's be honest: young adult years can be challenging. With so many different possibilities and uncertainties, your 20s and 30s can seem like a whirlwind of emotions and questions. How do we navigate this season, and what is God calling young adults to do during this time of life? In this week's episode, Ryan is joined by Mary Spencer Veazey, who l…
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Episode 28: How to Have Joy (ft. Joy Greene)
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43:00Joy seems like one of those traits that few people have, but everyone wants. Most would agree they want to be in a state of rest and contentment, but how do we find true, permanent joy? What are some ways to cultivate joy, and how do we look to Jesus for joy beyond our understanding? In this week's episode, Ryan has a conversation with Dr. Joy Gree…
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Episode 27: Am I Called to Missions? (ft. Colton Lee)
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43:59How important is missions work in the life of a Christian? How do I know I am called to be a full-time missionary? How can I live my life consistently on mission? These are all questions every believer wrestles with, and in this week's episode Ryan is joined by Colton Lee to discuss these questions. You don't want to miss this conversation! Colton …
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Episode 26: Diagnosing Your Discontentment
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31:47There's a statistic that notes 4/5 Americans are dissatisfied with life. Why is that? Why are so many people discontent about where they are and what they have? The reality is, contentment is something we all struggle with - but something we all currently have available to us. Tune in to this week's episode where Ryan talks through why you feel so …
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Everybody is looking for love. One of the greatest questions from young adults ties around who they are going to marry, which raises a big initial question: who should I date? What should I look for? What kind of list should I have? In this week's episode, Ryan offers insight on how to decipher whether or not someone else is dateable and offers tip…
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Episode 24: When Your Plans Aren't God's Plans (feat. Tanner Morgan)
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35:55For a lot of us, we like to map out our lives and predict the exact way we think it will go. We try to pick and plan what we want to do, yet oftentimes we grow to see our lives end up looking completely different than we originally thought. What do you do when your plans aren't the same as God's plans? What do you do when God changes up your plans?…
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One of the most common questions amongst today's generation is, "is it possible to hear from God?" What are some things we can do to confirm it is God speaking, and how can we cultivate a deeper relationship with him in order to hear from him? In this week's episode, Ryan gives some insight on things we should check in our hearts first before longi…
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Episode 22: Living a Life of Ambition (feat. Doug Elks)
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42:52What does it look like to live a life of ambition? How do Christians continue to persevere and stand strong amidst a life of struggle and suffering? In this week's episode, Ryan is joined by Doug Elks to talk about discipline, spiritual strength, living with purpose, and glorifying God. You do not want to miss this conversation! Doug Elks is an eva…
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Episode 21: How To Get Past Your Past (feat. Jason VanRuler)
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30:35It is impossible to live in freedom today still dwelling on the brokenness of yesterday. If we stay in bondage to our past sins and mistakes, we will never become the person God has created us to be. How do we grow to get past our past, and what are some practical steps we can take to walk in newness of life? In this week's powerful episode, listen…
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There is a common phrase floating around society today that says, "all roads lead to heaven." Looking at the statistics, most people would agree there is a "God" and some would even say they are "Christians" - but how do you know? How do you know for sure that you are going to heaven? Is it possible to be absolutely certain about your salvation? In…
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Fresh off of Broadway's Aladdin, Brad Weinstock (Wicked, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Jersey Boys) sits down with David to share his love of the Disney world in this episode focused on friendship. The conversation begins very Aladdin-focused as Brad just ended his Broadway run in the show, or as he called it, going to "Agrabah Univer…
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Lust of the Eyes - Matthew 5:27-30 - Let's Be Clear
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34:42Message from Andrew Hopper on January 12, 2025By Andrew Hopper
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Episode 19: How to Live a Loving Life (feat. John Kennedy Vaughan)
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39:22We live in a world today that has distorted and perverted the idea of "love." Society would tell us to "accept everyone as they are," but is that truly loving? What is God's way of love, and how can we love others in a way that Jesus loves us? In this episode, Ryan is joined by John Kennedy Vaughan, who details how to successfully and faithfully li…
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Jesus is Lord - Philippians 2:9-11 - Let's Be Clear
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33:58Jesus is Lord, and there is no other.By Andrew Hopper
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As the New Year rolls around, most of us are looking forward and making resolutions to start implementing into our lives. Everyone uses January 1 to be the first day of their "new self," but ironically most people quit their resolutions after only a few weeks. How do we see change that lasts, and what should we aim for when truly desiring to see tr…
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You Have to Get Your Feet Wet Before You Walk on Dry Land - Joshua 3:7-17 - Mercy Hill
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37:13Message from Bobby Herrington on December 28, 2024By Andrew Hopper
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On behalf of Ryan and everyone here at the Truth Network, Merry Christmas! It's easy to get caught up in the rush and the excitement of the holidays, but sometimes what we truly need is a time of reflection to look towards the real reason for the season. In this week's episode, Ryan details a couple of perspectives about the Christmas story and exp…
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Many of us have heard of John 15:4 where Jesus says, "Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me." We may know of the verse, but what does it mean? What does abiding look like in today's world and how can we do it well? In this episode, Ryan answers all…
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The Abundant Life - John 10:10 - 25 Days of Christmas
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31:06Jesus came to bring us an abundant life.By Andrew Hopper
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Episode 15: Living an "Even If" Life (feat. Zach Clinton)
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34:35No matter who you are, every single day you are faced with a challenge of perspective. Most of us tend to look at life through a lens of "what if," where we make decisions influenced by fear, uncertainty, and doubt. However, there is another perspective we can take - one that stands tall and says, "even if." In this episode, Ryan sits down with Zac…
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One of the hardest things to do in this life is to forgive others when they have hurt or turned their back on us. Most of us would admit we are reluctant towards forgiving others and restoring relationships, so how do we practically grow a heart that longs for reconciliation? How do we forgive in a way that Jesus has forgiven us? In this episode, R…
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Episode 13: Developing an Attitude of Gratitude
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30:59Most of us don't have hard problems as much as we have perspective problems. We live in a world where complaining and entitlement are constantly in front of us, but what if we instead chose gratitude and thankfulness? How do we maintain a perspective of praise amidst all of life's troubles and tribulations? In this episode, Ryan lays a framework on…
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Episode 12: Traits of a Godly Woman (feat. Eden Benton)
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43:05With such a rise in feminism and culture's attack on women today, how are women supposed to know who to be? What does God say about being a godly woman that's been overshadowed and dismissed by the society we live in? In this episode, Ryan sits down with Eden Benton, who explains God's true design and role for female followers of Jesus. Eden Benton…
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There's a rising trend in today's culture regarding men and masculinity. Society would say that true manhood is demonstrated by toughness and willpower, but is that biblical? Is culture's definition of manhood different than God's? In this episode, Ryan explains what it means to truly be a godly man. To follow along the podcast on YouTube, visit ht…
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Episode 10: Hope For the Hurting Heart (feat. Tanner Olson)
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34:36What is the source of your hope? How can you believe and trust God will make a way when life seems to be completely falling apart? In this episode, Ryan is joined by Tanner Olson, who details how we can always have hope because of what Jesus has already finished. Tanner Olson is a poet, writer, podcaster, and speaker based out of Nashville, Tenness…
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