
The Increase
"The Increase" is a weekly podcast designed to bring excellent Bible teaching into your everyday life. Listen and learn with Pastor Ryan Day, from Wrightsdale Baptist Church in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Episodes
190 episodes
When God Goes With You
In Genesis 39, Joseph arrives in Egypt and is sold as a slave. But despite these challenging circumstances, God is orchestrating every step of Joseph’s story. What connections can be made from Joseph’s life to your life? Is your life just anoth...
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Episode 190
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46:23

A Mother's Surrender
GUEST SPEAKER: On Mother's Day 2025, we heard an encouraging message from our Next-Gen Pastor Jared Carline on the biography of Hannah. Hannah’s story is a powerful example of trusting God’s faithfulness even when you’re hurting an...
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Episode 189
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45:59

Awful But Not Accidental
Have you ever heard the true story of how “Wheaties” was invented? It’s a great reminder that sometimes awful things can turn into something awesome. Interestingly enough, that same principle is present in the life of Joseph. Awful things happe...
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Episode 188
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39:42

Recipe for a Dysfunctional Family
Joseph’s family struggled with fighting and favoritism, but thankfully God was still working his divine purposes in spite of that dysfunction. What destructive ingredients contributed to this dysfunctional family— and how can you avoid them for...
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Episode 187
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44:53

The Key to Christianity
In the same way that America wouldn’t exist without the arrival of the pilgrims, Christianity wouldn’t exist without the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave. Without Jesus’ resurrection, Christianity collapses like a house of cards. Wha...
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Episode 186
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37:03

Palm Sunday
*GUEST SPEAKER* Jesus came into Jerusalem riding a donkey in Matthew chapter 21, but He wasn’t there to satisfy people’s selfish expectations. What profound insights become clear in Jesus’ dramatic entrance, and what relevant lesso...
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Episode 185
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43:04

Jesus: Wanted or Worshipped
In chapter 14 of his gospel, Mark assembles three stories in a row to show a shocking contrast of the way Jesus was treated. While the religious elites and Judas Iscariot wanted Jesus captured and eliminated, Mary worshipped Jesus with overflow...
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Episode 184
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48:59

Loving the Unlovable
*GUEST SPEAKER* On Sunday, March 30th, our Next-Gen Pastor Jared Carline shared a message with our church family from Jonah chapter 1 on the way that God reaches and loves the unlovable. If we were honest, we would all admit ...
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Episode 183
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40:12

Not A Chance: The Comforting Doctrine of Providence
Did you know that millions of Americans believe that their lives are being directed by the random forces of luck, fate, fortune, or chance? But the Bible teaches that God is personally and purposefully bringing guidance and governance to His un...
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Episode 182
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42:28

We Still Believe John 3:16
Even though John 3:16 is one of the most famous verses in the Bible, it still remains a mystery to millions of people. What are the deep, life-changing truths revealed in this single verse of Scripture? How does this verse still apply to your l...
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Episode 181
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39:30

The Energizing Power of Prayer
With all of the "armor of God" in place, only one thing remains for the Christian to taste victory, and that is energetic prayer. If you want to experience wins in warfare, how should you pray? How can you be energized for the battl...
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Episode 180
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43:37

The Sword of the Spirit
The armor of God is an important study for every Christian, because God wants you to know how to stand firm in spiritual warfare. Out of all the equipment listed, the sword of Scripture is your only offensive weapon. But how are you...
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Episode 179
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42:49

The Helmet of Salvation
In every generation of history, soldiers have been equipped with helmets, because military leaders understand that when the head goes down, the body follows. What helmet has God provided for you, so that you can stand firm in the heat of ...
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Episode 178
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42:51

The Shield of Faith
Did you hear the true story about the Colorado man whose stainless steel necklace shielded him from a deadly bullet? How can you stay protected as a Christian, when Satan targets you with his flaming arrows? How can faith be your sh...
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Episode 177
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41:54

The Shoes of Gospel Readiness
Back in October, the last K-Mart Store in America closed its doors for good, and no one was more happy about that than our lead pastor. You see, it was some cheap Kmart shoes that ruined Pastor Ryan's summer camp back in 1986. What does his sho...
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Episode 176
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39:36

The Breastplate of Righteousness
Today’s police officers and soldiers wear ballistics vests and body armor for protection, in the same way that ancient soldiers wore bronze breastplates. In Ephesians 6, the Bible says that God has given every Christian a breastplate of r...
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Episode 175
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40:41

Your Song for 2025
GUEST SPEAKER: On January 26th, our congregation enjoyed an encouraging message from Pastor Steve Sheldon. Pastor Steve is a beloved former pastor at Wrightsdale, and now he serves as a coach and consultant for pastors through the ...
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Episode 174
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39:19

The Belt of Truth
In the same way every Roman soldier was outfitted for battle, every Christian begins his/her outfitting with the belt of truth. Why is truth so important for every Christian? How can you get strapped in tight with the guiding force of God’s tru...
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Episode 173
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37:05

The Battle of a Lifetime
In this new message series "Weapons of Our Warfare," we’re taking a deeper look at the spiritual warfare that every Christian is engaged in, and all the spiritual resources and strategies that God has given us to achieve success. ...
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Episode 172
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42:41

The Joy of Reconciliation
Americans love to hear true stories of restored relationships and reconciled families. But did you know that reconciliation is at the very heart of the gospel message? What is reconciliation all about, and how did God accomplish it for your ben...
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Episode 171
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38:47

Rekindle Your Passion for Jesus
*GUEST SPEAKER* On the final Sunday of the year, we heard a powerful and personal message from our Next-Gen Pastor Jared Carline, who shared relevant insights from Galatians chapter 5 on how Christians can say ‘no’ to the passions ...
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Episode 170
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43:09

Blue Collar Christmas: Simeon
When Joseph and Mary brought the infant Jesus into the Temple to complete their sacrifices as Jewish parents, they were approached by Simeon, a man whom God promised wouldn’t die until he laid his eyes on the promised Messiah. As w...
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Episode 169
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45:24

Blue Collar Christmas: Shepherds
On the night Jesus arrived on earth, the good news wasn’t announced to the Caesar of the Roman Empire or the religious elites of Israel. Instead, God delivered to the message to blue-collar shepherds working the night shift outside of Bethlehem...
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Episode 168
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42:29
