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Sunday Ripple

Sunday Ripple is a weekly podcast for people who take their faith seriously but aren"t interested in pretending they have it all figured out.Each week, Rob Anderson brings Scripture into the mess of real life — the conflicts, the comparisons, the quiet ways we drift from God without noticing — and finds the places where truth and honesty meet.No performance. No polish. Just Rob Anderson in Homer, Alaska, a microphone, and the belief that small ripples make a big impact.New episode every Tuesday.

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29:19

The Sin Nobody Talks About in Church

Sunday Ripple ·

2026/04/07

Send us Fan Mail It's not the sin you'd confess on Sunday morning. Nobody puts it on a prayer request. But it might be the one doing the most damage. Complacency — the slow, comfortable drift away from God that happens when life is going fine — is one of the most dangerous places a person of faith can land. Not because life is hard. Because it isn't. In this episode, Rob digs into Amos 6:1 — "Woe to you who are complacent in Zion" — and makes the case that spiritual drift rarely looks like re...

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29:51

What Alaska Taught Me About God

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2026/03/31

Send us Fan Mail You had a plan. The weather had a different one. And somehow, in the middle of everything falling apart, the best part of the day showed up anyway. Rob lives in Homer, Alaska — at the end of the road system, on the edge of Kachemak Bay — and this place has been teaching him things about God that he couldn't have learned anywhere else. In this episode, he tells the story of a fishing trip that went sideways in every direction: forgotten lunch, brutal weather, a detour to a vil...

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34:46

Everyone's An Expert Until It's Their Kid

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2026/03/24

Send us Fan Mail It's our one-year anniversary — and Episode 51 feels like the right moment to get honest. In this episode, Rob reflects on 50 episodes, one full year of podcasting, and the surprisingly parallel lessons he's learned from parenting and putting his voice into the world every week. Spoiler: both experiences have a way of humbling you fast. We're talking about the gap between the parent you planned to be and the one who actually shows up. The difference between feedback and exper...

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33:07

The Gift Is Enough

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2026/03/17

Send us Fan Mail What would it feel like to finally have enough — not someday, but right now? In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we dig into one of the most countercultural ideas in Scripture: contentment. Not the fake, grit-your-teeth-and-be-grateful kind. The real kind. The kind Paul wrote about from a prison cell in Rome. Anchored in Philippians 4:10–13, this episode explores why discontentment isn't a character flaw — it's a carefully constructed feeling that the world profits from. We'll ...

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41:46

More Than A Mugshot

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2026/03/10

Send a text Have you ever felt like you were being reduced to a single snapshot? We’ve all had those moments we wish we could erase—a heated word, a lapse in judgment, or a spectacular failure that feels like it’s been pinned to our chest as a permanent label. In a world that loves to keep receipts and "cancel" based on a single headline, it’s easy to feel like our "file" will never truly be closed. We start to believe the lie that our worst moment is the truest thing about us. In this episod...

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39:54

Your Vocabulary Isn't the Third Person of the Trinity

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2026/03/03

Send a text Have you ever used a word that was perfectly normal five years ago, only to have the room go silent and the "awkward pause" begin? In 2026, navigating a conversation can feel like trying to play Minesweeper with your tongue. Between the pressure to adopt every new linguistic trend and the urge to dig in our heels and "protect the truth," many Christians feel stuck in a reactive cycle of fear and frustration. But what if our words aren't meant to be weapons or white flags? In this ...

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39:27

The Independent Christian Man

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2026/02/24

Send a text We often praise the "self-made man," even in our pews. We value the leader who is unshakable, the father who is a provider, and the man who has all the theological answers. But what happens when our "strength" becomes our greatest spiritual liability? In this episode, we examine the Independent Christian Superstructure—the internal "fortress" many men build to protect their ego and reputation. While it looks like maturity from the outside, this structure is often built on pillars ...

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32:24

The Middle Child of Friend Groups

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2026/02/10

Send a text Have you ever felt like a "Tier-2" friend? You’re in the group chat, you get the "soft invites" to taco Tuesday, and people genuinely like you—but you don’t have that one "trust you with absolutely everything" inner circle. If you feel like a perpetual outsider who doesn't quite fit the typical "Christian mold," this episode of Sunday Ripple is for you. Today, we’re diving deep into the relatable (and often hilarious) struggle of being a social outlier. We explore why the "perfect...

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30:38

Is God Doing Your Performance Review?

Sunday Ripple ·

2026/02/03

Send us a text Do you ever feel like you’re "clocking in" for your faith? In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we’re tackling the low-grade anxiety that comes with treating our relationship with God like a corporate hierarchy. If you’ve ever felt like you’re on a "Spiritual Performance Improvement Plan" because you missed your quiet time or didn't meet your "Key Piety Indicators," this conversation is for you. We’re moving past the "Supervisor" version of God—the one with the clipboard and the h...

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32:48

Quiet Grace

Sunday Ripple ·

2026/01/27

Send us a text Are you exhausted by the 24-hour news cycle and the pressure to have a "take" on every headline? In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we explore the "Quiet Grace of Not Knowing." In a world that demands absolute certainty and rewards outrage, we’re wading into the "digital dust-up" of political divisiveness to find a better way. We discuss why "no comment" isn't a moral failing, but a prerequisite for spiritual humility and peace. Drawing from the life of Jesus in the high-stakes ...

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25:50

Ghosting God

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2026/01/20

Send us a text Have you ever looked at a text message, meant to reply, but waited so long that it eventually felt too awkward to say anything at all? We call it "ghosting." While it’s a frustrating habit in our friendships, many of us have quietly brought that same "fade" into our spiritual lives. In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we’re diving into the quiet art of ghosting God. Most of us don't experience a loss of faith as a sudden cliff; we experience it as a slow, silent drift. We look at...

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26:10

God Adjacent

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2026/01/13

Send us a text Is it possible to live near God without actually living with Him? In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we explore the idea of being “God adjacent”—a way of life that looks spiritual on the surface but resists real transformation underneath. The phrase came from a throwaway joke at a dinner table, but the more we talked about it, the more it revealed a deeply biblical and deeply modern problem: proximity without obedience. Using Scripture from James, Matthew, John, and the Gospels,...

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27:34

Conflicted

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2026/01/06

Send us a text Why do small disagreements turn into lasting tension—and why do we keep having the same conflicts over and over again? Often, it’s not the issue itself, but the habits we bring into the conversation that quietly sabotage peace before it ever has a chance. In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we explore the common conflict habits that hinder resolution—exaggeration, defensiveness, mind-reading, emotional withdrawal, and avoidance—and how Scripture invites us into a wiser, gentler w...

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41:19

Beyond Buzzwords

Sunday Ripple ·

2025/12/23

Send us a text In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we’re digging deep into what biblical discernment really means—and why it matters more than ever in today’s world of cultural pressure, polarized opinions, and spiritual buzzwords. Too often, we confuse discernment with suspicion, hype with holiness, and Christian branding with genuine spiritual transformation. This episode invites you back to the heart of clarity, wisdom, and Christlike love. Join Rob as he explores: ✨ How ideology shapes our ...

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36:10

Trapped in Your Own Echo Chamber

Sunday Ripple ·

2025/12/16

Send us a text In this episode of Sunday Ripple, Rob explores a subtle but powerful truth: we naturally drift toward voices that affirm us—yet spiritual growth requires voices that challenge us. Drawing from 2 Timothy 4:3–4 and key wisdom from Proverbs, this episode uncovers how easily Christians slip into echo chambers that reinforce their preferences rather than refine their character. Rob unpacks why single-sided perspectives feel convincing, how echo chambers shrink our understanding of G...

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28:54

When Did You Forget How to Rest?

Sunday Ripple ·

2025/12/09

Send us a text Prefer listening on YouTube? You can now find every Sunday Ripple episode there as well: https://youtube.com/@SundayRipple Most of us stop… but we don’t actually rest. We take a day off, we scroll, we sit, we breathe — and somehow still feel like we’re running on fumes. In this episode, Rob explores the deeper, biblical idea of rest: not just slowing down, but returning to the rhythm God built into creation from the very beginning. We’ll look at why rest is more than sleep, why...

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28:28

Garbage In: Garbage Out

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2025/12/02

Send us a text In this episode of Sunday Ripple, Rob explores one of the most overlooked truths in the Christian life: what you consume shapes who you become. Your habits, entertainment, media, and daily inputs are forming your heart—either toward Christ or away from Him. With humor, honesty, and biblical wisdom, Rob shares real-life stories about binge-watching Stranger Things, over-immersing himself in World of Warcraft, and drifting spiritually as a newlywed trying to find a church home. T...

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45:21

Stop Pretending Everything’s Fine

Sunday Ripple ·

2025/11/25

Send us a text Feeling lonely—even when you’re surrounded by people? You’re not the only one. In today’s episode of Sunday Ripple, we dive deep into why loneliness is at an all-time high, why so many Christians feel disconnected in church, and how real biblical community can bring healing, purpose, and belonging. We explore: The rising epidemic of loneliness and disconnectionWhy Christian community still matters in 2025How hospitality fights isolation and creates space for genuine relationshi...

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39:18

Living Letters

Sunday Ripple ·

2025/11/18

Send us a text What does it mean to be an expression of Christ in your everyday life? In this episode of Sunday Ripple, we dive deep into 2 Corinthians 3:2-3, which tells us we are "letters from Christ, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God." Your spouse, children, friends, and coworkers are reading your life every single day—and forming opinions about Jesus based on what they see. In This Episode, You'll Discover: The Mirror Principle - How people form their view of Chri...

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34:06

Blind Spots of the Heart

Sunday Ripple ·

2025/11/04

Send us a text Self-righteousness is one of those sneaky sins that hides in plain sight — often wrapped in good intentions, spiritual confidence, or even moral zeal. In this episode, Rob explores what self-righteousness really is, how it shows up in subtle ways in our daily lives, and how the gospel frees us from the exhausting need to prove ourselves. Through honest reflection, Scripture, and a few personal stories, you’ll learn how to spot pride before it takes root, why humility is more th...

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