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 personal formation that came with it.

They take us back to the early moments when they first sensed God might be calling them to step into something new. What hesitations surfaced? How did they discern together as a couple? They reflect on the prayers, confirmations, and anchor points that gave them clarity when the path felt uncertain.

Launching a new location wasn’t just a leadership assignment—it impacted their rhythms, margins, family life, and marriage. In this honest conversation, they talk about the personal cost, the areas where they felt stretched, and what they discovered about themselves and about God in the process.

Beyond the logistics, they reflect on culture—what kind of church environment they were intentional to build from day one, how they empowered others to take ownership, and the moments that reminded them why the mission matters.

For anyone feeling stirred to step out in faith—whether to serve, give, lead, or simply trust God in a new season—this conversation offers both encouragement and perspective.

If you could go back to day one of a big step of obedience, what would you tell yourself now? That question closes a powerful and personal episode about calling, discernment, and trusting God when He invites you into something bigger than yourself.

Join Pastor Randy as he introduces Derek Halvorson, one of our Harvest Valley Church Directors!

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 time in a letter written to a messy, divided church in a morally confused city? Because the challenges Corinth faced feel strikingly familiar. Division, moral confusion, spiritual pride, questions about freedom, worship, and leadership—this letter speaks directly to the tensions we navigate today.

In this conversation, Randy and Nate frame the series around one central truth: identity before instruction. Before Paul corrects behavior, he reminds the church who they are—belonging to Jesus and being formed by Him. Set apart doesn’t mean withdrawn or superior; it means living with a distinct allegiance to Christ while fully present in the world around us.

This series isn’t about winning arguments or cleaning up behavior. It’s about becoming a people shaped by Jesus—marked by unity, love, holiness, and resurrection hope.

If you’ve ever wondered how faith plays out in real, messy life, this journey through 1 Corinthians is for you. Join us, invite someone asking honest questions, and let God set us apart—together.

Join Pastor Randy as he introduces Mike Strei, one of our Harvest Valley Church Elders!

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 infertility, they began to sense God placing adoption on their hearts.

In this episode, they talk with Pastor Randy & share honestly about stepping into the unknown, trusting God when the path wasn’t clear, and how the adoption journey has strengthened both their marriage and their relationship with Him. Their story is one of surrender, faith, and choosing obedience even when it felt costly.

Adam and Taylor also talk about their passion for adoption and their desire to be a resource and encouragement for others who are considering this path or are already walking it. This conversation is hopeful, real, and a beautiful picture of building an altar of trust in the middle of uncertainty.

Season 4 kicks off today! Join Pastor Randy as he introduces Isaac Bumgardner, one of our Harvest Valley Church Directors!

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 leads to transformation. Learn how to lay down distractions, fears, and struggles so that God’s presence can meet you in real, life-changing ways.

Whether you’re seeking breakthrough, freedom, or a deeper connection with God, this episode will guide you back to the heart of true encounter.

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 hearts, priorities, and desires with God’s kingdom.

They explore how fasting creates space for clarity, humility, and renewal, reminding us that dependence on God is not weakness but strength. Drawing from biblical examples and personal reflection, this conversation highlights how God often prepares us in hidden, uncomfortable places before moving powerfully through our lives.

The episode also emphasizes the importance of seeking God together. When the church fasts and prays in unity, spiritual momentum builds and direction becomes clearer—not just individually, but collectively.

This is an invitation to slow down, surrender distractions, and intentionally prepare your heart for what God wants to do in you and through you in the year ahead.