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Road Doggin’ with Playdough

By Ryan Gutowski | Published: January 25, 2012

Playdough, a friend of The Collision Podcast, posted an awesome video documenting his time on the road taking his album “Hotdoggin” to the fine people around America. In this video you’ll get some great footage from his show at the House of Blues, some freestylin’ from the backseat of a car and an appearence from the lovable Heath McNease. Check out the video below and show Playdough some love by passing it on to a friend.

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Review: Pioneer

By Caroline Murphy | Published: January 22, 2012

With no previous exposure to Pioneer, a five-piece band from Indianapolis, Indiana (previously known as News from Verona), I had no predisposal as to what their latest self-titled album would hold. In fact, I had no expectations good or bad whatsoever. By two tracks into this album, I was drawn in to the unpretentious and youthful spirit of Pioneer.

Think Dashboard Confessional meets Angels and Airwaves, meets Relient K. By the fourth track, I found myself nodding my head, smiling slightly, feeling the innocence of being 16 again…when the world was exciting and the future held so much imagination and promise.

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sosaveme & SONS – 01/15/2012

By Ryan Gutowski | Published: January 10, 2012

Indie rockers sosaveme and SONS (formerly Sons of God) will be in concert Sunday January 15th. Local artists Chase and Amanda will be kicking off the night at 7 p.m. and it’s a concert you don’t want to miss!

When: January 15th @ 7 pm
Where: Solid Rock Church Student Building (6959 Warm Springs Rd.)
Cost: $5

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An End to Resolutions

By Ryan Gutowski | Published: December 28, 2011

The calendar is about to flip to 2012 and this year has flown by. The fresh set of dates, the change of month and the “ending” of a year seems to prompt us to make resolutions for the future. It could be to be more generous, lose some weight, read more books, save money, eat better, or any number of things.

We put a goal on paper or tell the people around us so that they can remind us of the resolution when we give up that pursuit in 5-6 weeks. For some people, keeping a resolution for 2 months is a huge accomplishment since they can’t be dedicated the other 10 months of the year! I don’t have a desire to make a resolution for 2012 because I seriously don’t see a value in doing this. Am I lazy as we head into 2012? Not really; I’m just trying to be realistic.

In this realistic mindset, God is reminding me of what really brings change. No resolution will bring the change that some of us are honestly looking for. In Galatians 5:22-25, Paul lays out that real transformation comes from the Spirit of God. This same Spirit that was given to us after Christ’s resurrection. The same Spirit that shaped the formation of the church. The same Spirit that was embodied in the writers of scripture.

Instead of making a list of resolutions that will get tossed the first time I find an All You Can Eat Wing Restaurant, I’m going to work on my relationship with the one that brings real change. It’s not a resolution, it’s a shift in how I live my life. I want to know that I’m changed because of a God that is constantly faithful. Shallow promises about how I’m going to be better on my own have no chance of lasting. The truth is that I’m done with resolutions, I’m ready for transformation.

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Worship for One 2011

By Ryan Gutowski | Published: December 12, 2011

During the Christmas season, we can get so sidetracked on what really matters. We don’t remember God’s faithfulness because we’re too busy to slow down and reflect. We even forget that this time of year is about the birth of Christ because we have presents and parties on our mind.

For the past 3 years, Worship for One has been a night to reflect on who Christ for our community. It’s a time to stop and remember that it’s not about the gifts, shopping, parties or good feelings. It’s about a God who came into this world as baby to change the lives of lost people.

Come spend a night reflecting on Christ this Christmas season. Worship for One takes place Thursday December 15, 2011 starting at 7 pm. We’ll be in the student ministry building at Solid Rock Church (6959 Warm Springs Road).

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Wrapping for Missions

By Ryan Gutowski | Published: November 20, 2011

To get ready for Christmas 2011, we have a team of skilled wrappers who want to get your gifts ready for Christmas morning. On Sunday December 11, 2011, stop by the Student Ministry building at Solid Rock Church (6959 Warm Springs Rd.). There, we’ll be wrapping gifts for people around the community.

You can drop off your gifts for an hour and then bring them back home without even breaking out the scissors. We want to serve you in this small way during this holiday season. In return, we’re asking for a donation to our 2012 missions fund. We have 2 different missions trips that our college and twentysomethings will be taking part in next year. Your support means so much to our students and this ministry.

Don’t fuss with the wrapping paper this year, visit us on December 11th!

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Standing with Integrity

By Ryan Gutowski | Published: November 18, 2011

There aren’t a lot of people who thrive off of confrontation. You have to get through that awkward moment of talking to the person or confronting them. Then there’s the issue of maybe not having a future relationship with that person. But what is the penalty for not confronting issues that are clearly wrong?

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Episode 60: Garrett Lee

By Ryan Gutowski | Published: November 15, 2011

Back in June of 2009 we started The Collision Podcast, an audio show that blended news, music and inspiring stories. Because of our love for his music, we asked singer/songwriter Garrett Lee to be our very first guest on the show. There are so many reasons why he’s one of the best independent artists around, but instead of making our case, we want you to check out his music for yourself.

On Episode 60 of the podcast, we sit down with this amazing artist as he shares about his new album, talks about what inspires him and performs a couple live songs. You can download Episode 60 via iTunes or on our podcast page. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get the latest episodes downloaded as soon as they are released.

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Review: Wed White and Wu

By Matt Nestor | Published: November 8, 2011

Let me start by saying that I am going to try to my best to keep the Wu-Tang references to a minimum. Wait, no I’m not. As a self-professed Wu-Tang Nerd I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to analyze anything Wu related and this is my chance. Finally.

So quick background, when I was a little stereo, I was all about Busta Rhymes, Fugees, DMX, Jay-Z, Red & Meth…basically all the acts Def Jam was putting out at the time. I was never into Wu, my friends were, but I was more about the newer generation of East Coast MC’s.

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Review: Economy

By Caroline Murphy | Published: October 31, 2011

Those familiar with singer/songwriter John Mark McMillan more than likely know one thing very well about his musical style- it is completely his own and unmistakable. From his first album release in 2002 till the present, John Mark has produced albums with uncomplicated but earthy folk-rock sound, organically descriptive lyrics, and resonate atmosphere. John Mark’s latest release Economy carries on in this style.

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