The Ridge Family Podcast

The Ridge Family Podcast

The Ridge Family Team

Episodes 21
Avg. Duration 21m
Activity Active
Since Apr 2025
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
56%
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anchor.fm

About This Podcast

The Ridge Family Podcast is dedicated to helping you and your kids thrive. We offer a mix of programming with some series designed just for kids, others for the grown-ups and a bunch of stuff designed for adults and kids to listen to together. We want to be a launch pad for conversation about how your family can follow Jesus together. Presenters include Director of RidgeKids Neil Erredge, Director of Youth Ministries Todd Stiles and Director of Family Ministries Doug Applegate. Brought to you by Prairie Ridge Church - Ankeny!

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Recent Episodes

God Is Everywhere: The Three Little Pigs

Feb 05, 2026 8m

God's Everywhere is a short-format series in which Doug Applegate, Neil Erredge, or a special guest shares a story of where they have been reminded of God in the midst of the everyday. Through this…

S2E1 Hey Parents, Watcha Learnin'? with Tim and Sally Mills on 'Co-Parenting with the King'

Jan 08, 2026 26m

This episode of Hey Parents, Whatcha Learnin'? has our family ministry director, Doug Applegate, interviewing Tim and Sally Mills. Tim and Sally Mills teach a great parenting class at the Ridge…

S1E4 Hey Parents, Watcha Learnin'? with Mike Mertz: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family

Nov 01, 2025 19m

In this episode, we'll explore and apply some gospel principles to your life, which will in turn help build them into your kids' lives. We will do this by hearing from Mike Mertz and what he learned…

S1E1 God Is Everywhere: Bluey "The Sign"

Oct 01, 2025 9m

God's Everywhere is a short-format series where Doug Applegate, Neil Erredge, or a special guest shares a story of where they have been reminded of God in the midst of the everyday. Through this…

S1E3 Hey Parents, Watcha Learnin' ? with Nicole Hudson: Start Talking to Your Kids About Sex

Sep 01, 2025 22m

In this episode, we'll encourage you to get talking to your kids about sex! I know it's gonna be awkward for some of you, but it's got to be done. We are hoping this will encourage you to grab this…

Hey Parents...Whatcha Learnin'? with Cody Case: The Anxious Generation

Aug 01, 2025 31m

In this episode, we focus on helping parents deal with the anxiety that our kids are encountering. As well as talking through some things that we can do to help our kids navigate our world more…

Hey Parents...Whatcha Learnin'? with Mike Mertz: Parenting in a Tech World

Jun 30, 2025 22m

In this episode, the director of family ministry, Doug Applegate, interviews Mike Mertz about what he has learned as a parent. Mike will discuss insight he gained from the book titled "Parenting in a…

Little Big Questions of Faith Series 1 Ep. 3: God vs the Devil

Jun 26, 2025 25m

Join Ridge Kids Director, Neil Erredge, and Ridge Family Director Doug Applegate as they tackle some challenging questions about God posed by our very own Ridge kids!

Little Big Questions of Faith Series 1 Ep. 2: Who is Jesus

Jun 26, 2025 20m

Join Ridge Kids Director, Neil Erredge, and Ridge Family Director Doug Applegate as they tackle some challenging questions about God posed by our very own Ridge kids!

Little Big Questions of Faith Series 1 Ep.1 God and Creation

Jun 26, 2025 21m

Join Ridge Kids Director, Neil Erredge, and Ridge Family Director Doug Applegate as they tackle some challenging questions about God posed by our very own Ridge kids!

Beyond Busy Ep. 4: Mark and Wendy Den Adel

Apr 18, 2025 15m

Between school activities, after-school activities, sports, family obligations, careers and personal hobbies, Christian families today are expected to cram a lot into a limited schedule. You might…

Beyond Busy Ep. 3: Rob and Tammy Simms

Apr 18, 2025 22m

Between school activities, after-school activities, sports, family obligations, careers and personal hobbies, Christian families today are expected to cram a lot into a limited schedule. You might…

Beyond Busy Ep. 2: Kevin and Kelly Andrews

Apr 18, 2025 32m

Between school activities, after-school activities, sports, family obligations, careers and personal hobbies, Christian families today are expected to cram a lot into a limited schedule. You might…

Beyond Busy Ep. 1: Mike and Sarah Van Rees

Apr 18, 2025 29m

Between school activities, after-school activities, sports, family obligations, careers and personal hobbies, Christian families today are expected to cram a lot into a limited schedule. You might…

An Atypical Life: Parenting Kids with Disabilities Ep. 4: Finding Hope

Apr 18, 2025 12m

Hope is essential for anyone at anytime but perhaps none more so than when we are in the midst of something challenging. In Christianity, we find an ultimate hope, a promise of eternity with God in a…

An Atypical Life: Parenting Kids with Disabilities Ep. 3: When Others Don't Get It

Apr 18, 2025 18m

Community can be a powerful asset when journeying life with a special needs child. And yet, sometimes the words and actions of others can cause the most hurt. Whether well intended or not, the…

An Atypical Life: Parenting Kids with Disabilities Ep. 2: When Life Get's Hard

Apr 18, 2025 17m

Navigating life with a special needs child can require 24/7 care and attention. Parents and caregivers draw from emotional, mental and physical resources to ensure those in their care are given the…

An Atypical Life: Parenting Kids with Disabilities Ep. 1: Defining Disability

Apr 18, 2025 12m

Unless disability is part of your life, it can be hard to comprehend just what it looks and feels like. In this series, "An Atypical Life," we hear from Kerry Lust. Kerry's son, Brandon (15), was…

Parent of a Prodigal Episode 3 - Kingdom Perspective

Apr 18, 2025 29m

Join series host Doug Applegate and special guest Kris Schlemmer as they discover how, even with a prodigal child, your life can still be full and have purpose.

Parent of a Prodigal Episode 2 - what is OK and What is Not

Apr 18, 2025 26m

Join series host Doug Applegate and special guest Kris Schlemmer as they address some of the harmful things parents of prodigals often do and say to themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Ridge Family Podcast have?

The Ridge Family Podcast has published 21 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

Is The Ridge Family Podcast still active?

The Ridge Family Podcast is currently active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 21m.

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