Harvest Valley Life
Welcome to the Harvest Valley Life Podcast! This is a podcast that dives deeper into the life of the church. We explore relevant topics, discuss updates, and share real life stories to both inspire and encourage you in your faith!
Episodes
45 episodes
Partnering with The Perry Center // Episode 45
What does it look like to walk alongside women, children, and families with compassion, support, and hope?In this episode of Harvest Valley Life, Pastor Randy Hahne sits down with Nathan Douglas, Executive Director of The Perry Cen...
Water Baptism and Why It Matters // Episode 44
What is water baptism really about, and why do so many people hesitate to take that step?In this episode, Pastors Randy and Nate have an honest and encouraging conversation about the meaning, purpose, and importance of water baptism. The...
Autism and Faith // Episode 43
What does it look like to love your child deeply in moments when you cannot fix or comfort what they are going through?In this episode, Pastor Randy sits down with Bethany Hall to share her honest and powerful journey of raising a son wi...
From Alcoholism to Freedom // Episode 42
How does a story of alcoholism transform into a story of freedom?In this episode, Pastor Randy sits down with Matt Kosak to share a powerful and honest journey through alcoholism and into lasting freedom (14 years and counting)!At...
Why We Worship the Way We Do // Episode 41
In this episode, Pastor Hadley and Lexi walk through the biblical foundation of worship and challenge us as a church family to move beyond comfort, preference, and cultural norms into worship that is shaped by God’s Word.Worship i...
Why Easter Still Matters // Episode 40
In this conversation, Pastors Randy and Nate unpack why the resurrection of Jesus remains the defining event of the Christian faith. Easter is not simply a tradition or a historical moment. It is the foundation of everything Christians believe....
From Atheism to Faith // Episode 39
What happens when a curious mind begins asking deeper questions about the universe, truth, and meaning? In this episode, Pastor Randy Hahne sits down with Austin Sailer to talk about his journey from atheism and agnosticism to Chris...
Dating & Relationships // Episode 38
Dating shapes more than your weekends — it shapes your future.In this episode, Pastor Whitney shares from her own experiences and offers practical, Christ-centered guidance for navigating dating and relationships with wisdo...
Why Invest in Your Marriage // Episode 37
Healthy marriages don’t happen by accident. They’re built with intention.In Episode 4.7, Elder Brad and Candy Morrow share their story — the years that have shaped their marriage, the seasons that stretched them, and the lessons they had...
Behind the Call to North Fargo // Episode 36
What does it actually cost to say yes to God?In this episode, Pastors Nate and Whitney Leedahl speak candidly about the story behind the launch of our North Fargo location—not just the logistics, but the discernment, stretching, and pers...
Meet Director Derek Halvorson // Episode 35
Join Pastor Randy as he introduces Derek Halvorson, one of our Harvest Valley Church Directors!
Set Apart | Why 1 Corinthians? // Episode 34
Hosted by Pastor Randy and Pastor Nate, this episode introduces our new series Set Apart and invites our church into the heart behind walking through 1 Corinthians together.Why would a modern church spend ti...
Meet Elder Mike Strei // Episode 33
Join Pastor Randy as he introduces Mike Strei, one of our Harvest Valley Church Elders!
Adam & Taylor | Adoption // Episode 32
Together since the summer after 8th grade, Adam and Taylor Runde have built a relationship marked by deep friendship, an unoffendable joking spirit, and a steady commitment to one another. After walking through the pain and disappointment of in...
Meet Director Isaac Bumgardner // Episode 31
Season 4 kicks off today! Join Pastor Randy as he introduces Isaac Bumgardner, one of our Harvest Valley Church Directors!
The Presence of God and the Altar // Episode 30
Pastor Randy & Pastor Nate dive into the power and purpose of the altar in our lives. This episode explores why God’s people have always built altars, the intentional pursuit it requires, and how surrender at the altar ...
Prayer and Fasting // Episode 29
In this episode, Pastor Randy and Pastor Nate invite us to begin the year with intentional focus by seeking God first through prayer and fasting. Rather than a spiritual ritual, fasting is framed as a posture of alignment—realigning our ...
Meet Director Tara Bultema // Episode 28
Join us this week as Pastor Randy introduces another of our HVC Directors - Tara Bultema!
Meet Director Ashley Ritteman // Episode 27
Pastor Randy introduces Ashley Ritteman, one of the Directors of Harvest Valley Church!
Finding Strength in Hard Seasons // Episode 26
In this episode, Pastors Randy and Nate explore how to navigate life’s trials with faith, prayer, and community. They share personal insights on trusting God during difficult seasons, the power of being still in the storm, and how leaning on ot...
Discipleship (Part 2) | The Role of Community // Episode 25
In this second part of their conversation, Pastors Nate and Whitney take discipleship a step further by exploring the role of community — the joy, the connection, and the shared experiences that help us grow into the people God is shaping us to...
Discipleship (Part 1) | In Real Life // Episode 24
In this first part of their conversation, Pastors Nate and Whitney break down what discipleship really looks like — not as a program or a weekly appointment, but as time, relationship, and intentionality.They unpack how Jesus discipled: ...
The Power of an Invitation // Episode 23
Pastors Nate and Dillon talk about the power of invitation and how meaningful relationships often begin with a simple “come sit with us.” They reflect on experiences in ministry where a small act of hospitality opened doors to lifelong...