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Kurt Richey, the host of Encounter Life, is an Associate Pastor at Encounter Church located in beautiful Wildwood / The Villages, Florida. It is our desire that the Encounter Life Podcast would a source of reliable and trustworthy Christian content that inspires, encourages, and blesses listeners. Episodes will include a mix of Bible insights and inspirational interviews.
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Signup to Generate a PitchKurt Richey, the host of Encounter Life, is an Associate Pastor at Encounter Church located in beautiful Wildwood / The Villages, Florida. It is our desire that the Encounter Life Podcast would a source of reliable and trustworthy Christian content that inspires, encourages, and blesses listeners. Episodes will include a mix of Bible insights and inspirational interviews.
Recent episodes include "James 5 (A Podcast Farewell)" (17 September 2026, 24 minutes), "Two Types of Joy" (10 September 2026, 22 minutes), and "False to the Truth" (3 September 2026, 18 minutes).
Encounter Life publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 84 episodes.
Booking probability for Encounter Life is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Encounter Life requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Encounter Life's contact route on record: public web form.
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Encounter Life is a religion podcast with 84 episodes published.
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Episode #85
In this final episode of the Encounter Life Podcast, Pastor Kurt Richey concludes his study of James 5 and announces that the show is ending after a year and a half as he shifts his ministry focus to law enforcement...
Episode #84
In this episode, Pastor Kurt Richey continues the ongoing study through the Book of James, focusing on the biblical topic of joy. Open your Bibles, and enjoy listening!
Episode #83
In this episode, Pastor Kurt Richey explores James 3:13–18 to warn believers against boasting and embellishing the truth for self-promotion. Contrasting worldly, self-centered wisdom with heavenly wisdom that is humble...
Episode #82
In this episode, Pastor Kurt Richey addresses humanity's struggle with freedom, arguing that true Christian liberty avoids both rigid legalism and total lawlessness. Pointing to the Epistle of James, Pastor Kurt...
Episode #81
In this episode, Pastor Kurt Richey draws on his farming background to explain that just as a farmer cannot force a harvest, a preacher cannot force spiritual growth—only the living Word of God can transform hearts...
Episode #80
In this episode, Pastor Kurt Richey compares the trials of faith in the book of James to a rigorous high school Advanced Algebra class, showing how life's toughest tests are meant to refine us rather than cause us to...
Episode #79
In this episode, Pastor Kurt tells of a childhood road trip and connects it to Hebrews 6:1. He encourages listeners facing uncertain seasons to cultivate "faith toward God." Instead of striving to move mountains or...
Episode #78
In this episode, Pastor Kurt Richey addresses the core Gospel question, "What must I do?". He looks at the biblical responses given to the legal expert, the Pentecost crowd, and the Philippian jailer. And synthesizes...
Episode #77
In episode, Pastor Kurt addresses life’s pivotal crossroads by drawing from Jeremiah 6:16–17 and Robert Frost's poetry. He encourages listeners asking "Where do I go from here?" to seek the wisdom of "ancient paths,"...
Episode #76
In this episode, Pastor Kurt Richey reflects on the agonizing pain of delayed rescue. He uses the metaphor of a life-saving traffic signal installed a day after a fatal crash. And then connects it to the biblical...
Episode #75
In this episode, Pastor Richey explains that Hebrews 11 honors both those who triumphed and those who suffered, proving that faith does not guarantee a trouble-free life. Ultimately, the "Faith Hall of Fame" exists to...
Episode #74
In this episode, Pastor Kurt notes that just as God chose the obscure towns of Nazareth, Colossae, and Winona Lake to unleash profound spiritual impact, He uses Colossians 1:11–14 to deliver a massive truth to believers...
Episode #73
In this episode, Pastor Kurt Richey sits down with Encounter Church's new Creative Arts Director, Riley Arnold, in a newly designed outdoor space called "The Backyard." Recording from this new venue, Arnold shares her...
Episode #72
In this episode, Pastor Kurt Richey shares a powerful look at Jude 22–23, explaining that biblical mercy is an active verb rather than a passive noun. He challenges believers to apply this active mercy in three distinct...
Episode #71
In this episode, Pastor Kurt uses the fierce brand loyalty of Detroit autoworkers to challenge listeners to examine their own spiritual allegiance. Drawing parallels between the Prophet Elijah’s showdown on Mount Carmel...
Episode #70
In this episode, Pastor Kurt uses Jude 1:3 and 2 Timothy 3:12-17 to urge believers to "contend for the faith," emphasizing our responsibility to protect the unaltered Gospel. To successfully navigate spiritual...
Episode #69
In this episode, Pastor Kurt dives into one of the most dramatic, yet often overlooked, narratives in the Bible: Israel’s miraculous crossing of the flooded Jordan River into the Promised Land. By uncovering hidden...
Episode #68
In this episode, Pastor Kurt reveals the biblical secret to lasting contentment found in Philippians 4:8. Explaining that true peace does not depend on our external circumstances, Pastor Kurt highlights the power of...
Episode #67
In this episode, Pastor Kurt Richey simplifies the daunting search for God’s will by distinguishing between worldly career paths and eternal spiritual convictions. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, he explores how...
In this episode, hosts Joni and Kurt Richey welcome Brett and Donia Steele for a moving conversation about family, faith, and the rewards of lifelong service. The Steeles share their journey from disparate backgrounds...
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