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Life’s too short to live on autopilot. In Week 2 of “MORE,” Doug Wekenman challenges us to make every moment count by living with intention, prioritizing what matters, and stepping into the life God has for us. What could change if you lived with more intention?
Ethan and Ryan tackle life’s biggest questions: What’s the ultimate post-fast meal? How often should a man get a haircut? And would you rather cross a desert on a camel or an elephant? Somewhere in between, they also dive into the mindsets that shape our lives—breaking old patterns, embracing God’s truth, and learning how to step into more.
What if the biggest thing holding you back is your mindset? In Week 1 of “mORE,” Ryan Wekenman challenges us to let go of limiting beliefs and step into the truth of who God says we are. Are you ready for more?
Red Rocks Senior Pastor Shawn Johnson joins to talk about amazing and painful memories of the church and gets real about life as a Pastor, husband and dad.
We celebrate 20 year of Red Rocks Church by looking back with gratitude at all God has done. When we are grateful for God's past faithfulness, and we remind ourselves of it, we are able to build our faith for more miracles in the future.
In the midst of unprecedented inclement weather, Ethan, Ryan, and Kayla (from Questions With Kayla) courageously brave the storm to bring all of the Afterthinkers™ this once-in-a-lifetime Afterthoughts Snowcast. They (snow) plow into topics such as, the 12 hour ban of TikTok, can you actually change the world, and what does it mean to disciple someone?
Do you want to change the world? In Week 3 of “Get Ready,” Ethan Matott reminds us that true change starts with stepping into our identity as disciples of Jesus. It’s an invitation to join the greatest mission we could ever live.
What is your purpose? Why are you here? What do whales have to do with worship? And what’s so great about granite? In today’s episode we answer these question and more!
You were made on purpose, for a purpose. In Week 2 of “Get Ready,” Doug Wekenman unpacks how God designed us with intention and invites us to step into the masterpiece we were created to be. Are you ready to discover who God made you to be and what He’s calling you to do?
What is fasting and why does it matter? Ethan, Ryan, and Doug break down what the Bible says about it and share their best fasting stories of failure attempts and huge moves in their lives.
Expecting a miracle means preparing for it. As we begin the new series “Get Ready,” Doug explores what it means to live with expectation and faith. Drawing from the story of Joshua, this message challenges us to consecrate ourselves and trust God as we step into a new season. Are you ready for the extraordinary things God wants to do in your life this year?
Joy usually isn’t the word most people use to describe their Christmas. But the night Jesus was born, an angel reminded some shepherds that the good news will cause great joy. In this message, Ryan reminds us that the good news will bring great joy to all people, all the time.
In today’s episode, the guys discuss such things as YouTube comments, the Heisman Trophy, Control vs. Surrender, and Christmas Stuff.
December can be a difficult month. When things get crazy, it can be easy to try to control our lives instead of surrendering. This week, Ryan takes us through the story of King Herod and talks about how dangerous control can be.
In this episode, the guys discuss such topics as nature, Doug drinking very loudly while Ethan is talking, phones, Christmas season, College football, and everything else.
93% of our time is spent inside, but God’s creation is trying to tell us a better story. It’s time to go outside: let the wonder of creation lead you to worship the Creator, and let the reality of seasons remind you that while you’re still waiting, God is still working.
In today's episode of the podcast, Ryan tries not to cry, Ethan tries not to laugh, and Doug tries not to cuss as they read bad reviews in this Grinchmas Special.
In the final week of our Kingdom Builders series, Doug walks us through how God turns pieces into promises through faith, grit, and vision -- with a call to embrace the process and witness His power as we prepare for the miraculous growth in our church.
Matt Johnson is an Ultra-endurance athlete, US Army veteran, fitness coach, and the fastest man to run across Texas.
In this year's Thanksgiving Special, we dive into Matt's experience in the US Army, his journey to faith, running 842 miles with an injured leg and so much more.
Pastor Shawn talks to us about what a tithe is and what it isn’t. God doesn’t want or need our money. He is after our hearts. When we give all of ourselves to Him, including our finances, we experience life to the fullest.
Business leader Eric Hehman sits down to discuss Kingdom-building and the importance of being a vessel, not a vault.
Pastor Doug Wekenman kicks off week 2 our Kingdom Builders series reminding us why we give. We give because when God has our treasure, He has our heart, and when He has our heart we get His entire Kingdom.
In this episode, we sit down with Alan Graham, founder of Community First! Village - Mobile Loaves & Fishes and host of the Gospel Con Carne Podcast. Alan shares his journey from a challenging upbringing to finding faith and dedicating his life to building a compassionate community for those experiencing homelessness.
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We kick off our Kingdom Builder series in celebration of all the great things happening within and around Red Rocks Austin so far in 2024.
The guys talk about how to walk away from the 2024 election, handling politics as Pastors, what’s causing division in our country and share some big news about their future.
In Ethan’s absence, Doug and Ryan tackle 20 life-changing quotes, straight to the point. All inspo, no banter.
If you want to live out your uncommon calling, you're going to need uncommon sense. In the final week of our "Uncommon" series, Ryan explores how Jesus' teachings defy common sense but reveal deeper truths about faith, calling, and surrender.
In this Episode: Kindergartners take over the set, the guys take a deep dive into passion, and we introduce a new segment called Games with Kayla (aka Gamesla)
Justin Smith, Pastor of New City Church, joins to talk about the joys and challenges of launching a church and gets to experience the debut of Watch Doug.
There's more healing available to you than you can ever imagine and you will experience it to the degree you believe it. Doug shares a vulnerable story of healing and freedom that has something in it for everyone.
We are living in a meaningless epidemic. As meaning (a sense of significance and that your life has a purpose) becomes more uncommon, it also becomes more valuable. This week, we take a deep dive into Ecclesiastes to find out that when you live on purpose, it's amazing how much meaning you can experience and truly find!
The guys talk about lessons they've learned from marriage, Ethan's snorkeling adventures, and why it's so hard to take ownership of your life. ft. Dave Ramsey, Bad Bane Impressions and WatchDoug
In a world full of common excuses, God invites us to take responsibility for our lives. In week 4 of our Uncommon series, Ryan walks us through the story of Caleb and points out 3 ingredients for uncommon ownership.
Episode 56 covers living a life with purpose, buying Podcast Penguins and creating Gen Z slang.
We are called to live an uncommon life and to do so we need to source uncommon strength. This week, we find in Nehemiah 8, that strength comes from an uncommon place.
In this episode, the guys unpack their experiences of spiritual oppression, the misconceptions of the universe, and reality of how uncommon Jesus really is.
In order to step into your uncommon calling, you first need to realize you have an uncommon God. In Week Two of Uncommon, Ryan shows us how radically different the God of the Bible is compared to every other religion and worldview.
The guys dive into the fear of struggle, explore the steps to living an uncommon life, and discover the difference between coconut water and coconut milk.
We all want to live an extraordinary life, but simply wanting an uncommon life does not make your life uncommon. In week 1 of our new series, we start by looking at the book of Jonah and how living a set apart life requires an uncommon spirit, uncommon sacrifice, and uncommon surrender.
In this episode, we celebrate football season, Kayla takes a shot at AI, the guys dare Doug to bleach his hair, and we get a sneak peek at what it takes to have Uncommon Faith.
Can ChatGPT pick who we vote for? Will AI steal our jobs? This episode explores the conversation of fears, facts, and future of Artificial Intelligence.
We are imperfect people pursuing a perfect God. But sometimes, we project those imperfections of imperfect people onto a perfect God. In week 4 of Bad Theology, Ryan debunks the myth that church people are perfect and talks about how those are moments to be more like Jesus.
Does God want your money? Do political yard signs help? Can a camel fit through the eye of a needle? and are Christians allowed to be wealthy? In this week's episode we answer all of it and more!
Your theology about money will make or break you. What is God’s heart towards wealth and prosperity? And how do we make God the focus and steward His blessings?
Does following God really make life easier? In week 2 of “Bad Theology”, Ryan unpacks a common misconception about the Bible and helps us understand how to have peace even when our life is far from peaceful.
In week 1 of ‘Bad Theology” - a new series challenging common misconceptions and emphasizing the importance of aligning beliefs with biblical truth - Doug teaches us how understanding God’s true nature can transform lives and bring clarity to His plans.
The Austin ThreeParty sit down to talk about rest, Colossians and their oneth birthday.
As we close our series on Colossians we examine 4 markers of maturity that Paul gives us in Colossians 4, and remind ourselves of the simplicity of the message of Jesus.
Ryan and Ethan sit down to relive stories of rebellion and legalism in their faith journeys from pregaming mission trips to obligatory street ministry.
Colossians 3 begins with “Since then you’ve been raised with Christ…” and calls us to live a new resurrected life. But to hear the call of God we have to first understand the grace of God or we will fall into rebellion or legalism.
Join us as we dive into faith, politics, and navigating polarization with special guest AJ. Explore insightful conversations on finding middle ground and making a positive impact in today's world.
Colossians 2 is a master class in combatting lies of our culture. This week Ryan talks about the modern day philosophies that are hollow and deceptive, teaching us how to have faith that isn’t fragile.
Lawyer and Apologetics Teacher, Jenna Lewis, joins to answer the biggest questions of faith, the Resurrection, the Bible and to celebrate Shark Week!
Maturity is something our world resists and rebels against, but Paul urges us to be spiritual adults in his letter to the Colossians who are unmoved by circumstance and culture that will try to diminish Christ in our lives.
Austin legend Wade Lombard joins to talk about marriage, parenting, entrepreneurship and how his faith has guided him through it all and helped him to have a "figure it out" mentality in world that is afraid to make big moves.
There's a time to be normal and a time to be weird! In the final sermon of Unseen + Eternal, Ryan teaches us how to be naturally supernatural.
US Swimmer Carson Foster joins to share the story of his Olympic journey and how his faith is guiding him through it all!
In week 6 of Unseen + Eternal, James teaches us that when culture tells us to “man up,” the gospel reminds us that the best thing we can do is “man down” and kneel at the feet of Jesus.
We've got a WILD new segment called Around the World, the Surgeon General wants to warn people about social media, predictions on Doug's new child, how Ethan will die and hot takes on Heaven and Hell!
All of us live on the brink of eternity at every single moment. It's a gift to feel your mortality and think deeply about eternity. In this message, we unpack heaven, hell, what happens when you die, and what will ultimately happen when Jesus comes back and makes all things new again.
The crew talks about Eschatology diving deep into different beliefs about how the return of Jesus will unfold!
Talking about the end times can be confusing and scary. Some of us want to avoid the conversation, while others are obsessed with cracking the code of Revelation. Jesus' return should bring us comfort, courage, and should challenge and call us. Is Jesus coming back soon? He says He is, so let's live like it.
We're BACKKKK!!!!!! In today's episode the guys chat all things from drink dispensers as fingers, to what's the top jungle cat, to what Christian's actually mean by what they say. Thanks for tuning in, and we can't wait to be back next week as we dive deeper into our Unseen and Eternal series week 4!!
Christianese is a temporary language we use to try to explain eternal truths. In week 3 of Unseen + Eternal, Ryan explains what we actually mean by what we always say.
In part 2 of the Defense Against the Dark Arts, Doug teaches us how using the Shield of Faith, Helmet of Salvation, and the Sword of the Spirit as weapons of God will tear down strongholds, fight your battles, and change your life.
The guys dive deeper into Doug's message from the weekend on the armor of God, tell stories of experiencing spiritual warfare and talk about when people say a church isn't "feeding them."
What is seen is temporary; what is unseen is eternal. We kick off our Unseen & Eternal series studying the Armor of God. We all face spiritual resistance. We're all fighting a battle. But with the armor of God, you have every reason to confidently walk out the door ready for anything that might come your way.
Pastor and musician Randy Phillips joins the crew to talk about faith, marriage, leading well, finishing strong and creating the ultimate concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater.
Doug addresses the topic of mental health and how we can view it from a Biblical context. When we trust in Jesus we can declare a ‘sound mind’ even when we don’t feel it because Jesus died to set us free! When the storms of life come we can cling to the promise of 2 Timothy 1:7 “for God has not given is a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind."
Special Guest Yasmeen Salama talks about her journey to find faith and truth growing up in a household with a Muslim father and a Christian mother. Buy Yasmeen's book Here: https://a.co/d/hh2EZRt Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1VNroSx1QJKrVouvqsoPmy?si=7zycbpxzS3qKpqjR3VFBeQ Music Site: https://www.emporiumofmelodies.com
Cody shares his story on how he went from depressed and hopeless to living to share his faith everyday.
Jesus makes a Dinner Party more awkward than The Office episode to show us the kind of church we are called to be, the life we are called to live, and the people we are called to reach.
The guys talk about Ryan's new book "Single Today" along with his journey of writing it, and talking about being content in the now. Buy Ryan's book "Single Today" here: https://a.co/d/0tawDvm
It's possible to live a full abundant life today. But first you have to let go of regret, grudges, and shame from yesterday.
This week, Ryan teaches us how to live a life fully alive, sharing a glimpse into his book "Single Today" releasing on April 23rd.
Special guest Kory Miller joins Ethan and Ryan to talk about worship, Kory's journey, and his new album.
Do you want to live an effective life that matters? The final week of our I AM series is a playbook for how to live a fruitful life.
The guys talk about the solar eclipse event, the I Am series, and what they think when people walk out when they're preaching.
Jesus makes a bold claim at the Last Supper when he says, "no one comes to the Father except through me." But don't all roads and religions lead to the same destination in the end? Jesus has the answer, invitation, and the life we are looking for.
The guys answer all the hard hitting questions including dinosaurs in the Bible, when to get baptized, predestination, surrendering to God, and a Red Rocks dating app?
The resurrection means many things for your life. If you're anxious, there's peace. If you're sad, there's hope. If you're dead, there's life. If you're hesitant, there's evidence. If you're fine, there's more. And if you're here, there's heaven.
Tim Hawks joins the guys to talk about his journey as a Pastor in Austin for 35 years bringing words of wisdom and talking Easter and March Madness.
Jesus doesn't just call himself "The Shepherd" He says, "I AM the GOOD Shepherd." What does this mean to the people listening to him and what does it mean for us?
Special guest Jordan Mccaslin joins the guys to talk about his story, his journey through ministry, March Madness, and the current I Am series.
Jesus is the door. In week 3 of the I AM series, Ryan reminds us that in a world where we want to be the door keepers and deciders of who is in and who is out, the full and abundant life we are looking for can only be found in Jesus.
Jamie Kilstein joins the show to talk about his new found faith and what led him there.
In week 2 of the I AM series, Ryan walk us through John 8, showing us how Jesus is the light of the world -- that light exposes lies, guides our feet, and leads the lost home.
The University of Texas volleyball team drops in to talk about living out their faith as college athletes.
Seven times in the Gospel of John, Jesus makes an "I AM" statement and tells us who He is. The first thing He wants us to know is He is the bread of life. He is our provision (what we need) and our satisfaction (what we want). The only question is: "Are you hungry?"
Special guests James and Brittany Powell join the guys to talk about relationships, marriage, parenting, and James' latest sermon "We Need to Talk"
In the final week of our relationship series, James Powell equips us with the biblical strategies needed when someone says, "We need to talk."
A real, in depth conversation about your journey away from porn addiction and into freedom. Check out our Fight for Freedom resource page here: https://www.redrockschurch.com/fightforfreedom/
Relationships take work. Marriage is hard. Is it even worth it? Scripture has the answer for the real purpose of relationship that takes us from earthly striving to kingdom thriving.
Stefani Matott and Samantha Wekenman join the guys to talk about how they met, breaking up, marriage advice, and play a game.
When it comes to love, sex and intimacy, the world has strategies that appear to be right, but the stats tell a different story. We tackle the topic of pornography and sexual immorality with grace, hope and better vision.
Ryan wrote a book called Single Today releasing April 23! Pre- order it here: https://a.co/d/geyn17V and special guest Lindsay Bergquist joins the guys to talk about singleness, Star Wars, and her personal journey.
The world has a lot of bad strategies for relationships, but in this series we're talking about the BIBLICAL STRATEGIES. Ryan kicks off week 1 by giving us not just guard rails but God-Rails for singleness and dating.
Oh, and he WROTE A BOOK! Pre-order "Single Today" here: https://a.co/d/5VsezvB
The guys talk about fasting, how context is so critical for stuff - Doug Wekenman, Amelia Earhart, Shawn Johnson's vision weekend, and Kory Miller calls in to talk about his new album.
Closing out our series "The Story You'll Tell" Global Senior Pastor, Shawn Johnson, shares our word for the year and the vision of what's to come.
Special guest JJ Matott joins the guys where they talk about fighting the Kelce brothers, childhood stories, Ryan's sermon "It's Not the End...It's the Messy Middle," JJ's personal journey, and they all play a game to see which brothers are best.
Living a story worth telling is not easy. Setbacks and struggles make us want to quit. In this week's message, Ryan reminds us that it's not the end... it's only the messy middle.
The guys talk about Dougs message "You Can Change", how cold it is in Austin, our first "sponsor", and personal changes in their lives, and turning into chipmunks.
This week, Doug encourages us that we CAN change and decide what story we will tell. He walks us through the story in which Jesus heals the paralyzed man at the pool, showing us that the turning point in the story, as well as our own stories, is whether or not we WANT to change.
The guys talk about Ethan's message "Laundry Day", repentance, Voldemort stuck in high school, fasting, and John Tesh
A new year doesn't erase our past, pain, patterns, or problems. But new IS possible not because it's January but because of Jesus. Let's deal with the dirt!
15 minutes or laps around the building! All mayhem breaks loose on this episode with the guys, talking about the year. Sparklers and confetti canons included!
Does the good news still bring you great joy? In this years Christmas message, Ryan teaches us how to have great joy no matter what comes our way.
A special Christmas episode with the guys talking about the Christmas season, Christmas movies, Evangelism, and playing Christmas games.
Why is it that the most wonderful time of the year is the least peaceful time of the year? Join us for an honest convo about anxiety and peace.
The guys talk about the church and money, lives of pastors, preachers and sneakers, and all that Red Rocks Austin is doing.
The kingdom of God is like a treasure and it’s our joy to build it and celebrate everything God has done through our church this year.
In this authentic conversation about money and stewardship, we talk about future vision for Red Rocks Austin.
In week 1 of Kingdom Builders, Doug teaches us 4 ways gratitude is a secret superpower and the beginning of generosity.
The guys chat with with special guest Summer about her leaving the new age movement and her story.
The guys talk about friendship, Going to the moon, what game show they'd like to be on, and creating deep connections in your life.
James closes out our final week of the Alive and Free series by reminding us that we are called to be uncomfortable.
The guys talk about Harry Potter, Halloween, and catching up on their last three sermons.
Pursuing excellence is a holy endeavor, expecting perfection is silly. This week, Ryan teaches us how perfectionism can steal your presence, progress, and peace.
There is a scientific and spiritual force pushing us into chaos and collapse; but the Prince of Peace invites us to live calm in the chaos.
Apathy is a layover, not a destination. In week 6 of Alive and Free, Ryan teaches us how to stop being delayed by indifference.
Special guest James Powell joins the guys and talk about James' sermon "How to Handle Your Anger" along with looking like Shrek, joining the leadership team at red Rocks Church, and His story.
Pastor James Powell explains the difference between anger as a primary emotion and angry as a secondary emotion. He encourages us to turn our emotion into devotion to give us direction and make better decisions with our anger.
The guys talk about Ryan's sermon "How to Kill Comparison", alligators being support animals, and Ryan on the reg.
Do you ever get caught in the comparison trap? This week, Ryan gives us four practical steps for how to kill comparison.
The guys talk about the dilemma of distraction, Colorado sports hurt, and healthy phone habits that can change your life.
The guys talk about Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffs, Irrational Fears, and Ethan's sermon "Fight Fear with Fear"
The greatest weapon we have against the human fears calling the shots in our lives is the holy fear of the Lord.
The guys talk about the Colorado Buffaloes, the Avengers, the start of the new series Alive & Free, and an open conversation about Doug's sermon "Drug of Choice".
Kicking off our new series, Alive and Free, Doug asks the important question, “What is your drug of choice hiding from you?” Because it’s not until we choose to face and feel it that God begins to heal it.
Special guest Emily Franklin joins the guys talking about mental health, Emily's journey, the end of the Temple series, and ownership of your brain.
In the final week of the Temple series, Doug and Ryan have a conversation on the mind-shifts that can be made to lead a healthy thought life.
The guys talk about stories from their trip around the world, Power Rangers, the Temple series, and how repentance is a beautiful thing.
Ryan talks about how repentance is a beautiful gift that helps us get rid of the stuff that's not supposed to be in our lives.
The guys talk about Tog Gun theories, could they take on a gorilla in a one on one fight situation, how the guys met, and being a temple for the Holy Spirit including your physical health.
We only get one body and we have to take care of it. This week Doug explains the importance of taking care of the physical body as it relates to our spiritual health.
This week the guys talk about the office, Humility, and the start of the Temple series. Also special guest Eric Robinson shows up for a confrontation.
The guys talk about the Pendulum series, Doug's daughter throwing up on him, about how the podcast is going, and special guest Kory Miller from Red Rocks Worship calls in.
It feels like work and rest are on the complete opposite sides of the pendulum. This week Ryan shows us “work and rest are friends, not enemies” and how to find the balance between the two.
The wait is over for the first episode of the Afterthoughts Podcast. The guys share their thoughts on what we're even doing here, the promotion leading up, and Ethan jumping off a boat being stranded on a lake.
On the pendulum of faith the question of pain and suffering has to be answered. This week Ethan takes a swing at the pendulum of doubt and dogma.
Is God sovereign or do we have free will? Nobody knows what it means, it's provocative, it gets the people going.
Who is God? That’s the most important question we could ever ask. This week, Ryan tackles the topic of Atheism and Pantheism showing how they both miss the mark of a biblical worldview.
Two words that are on the opposite ends of pendulum: grace and truth. This week Doug explains how Jesus is both grace and truth at the same time.
In the final week of 2nd Timothy, Ryan breaks down how to: focus on our fight, keep the faith, and finish our race.
Doug continues our 2 Timothy series by teaching from 2 Timothy 2. He points out that Paul gives Timothy three faith mindsets he needs in order to continue in his mission to preach the Gospel: The Soldier, The Athlete, and the Farmer.
This week Ryan explains how to fan the flame of our faith and three important things we can utilize to keep the flame going: prayer, the Bible, and people.
This week Doug outlines the steps to heal from Church hurt. Remember Reality. The Church Isn’t God, it’s Imperfect People. Don’t stay bitter. Make the Church Better. Don’t Rehearse it. Don’t Revenge it. Release it.
As God builds the church our generosity accelerates the process. During this week’s message, Ryan breaks down Acts 3:1-10 to show us how to use our time, talents, and treasure to build God’s Kingdom.
On a scale of of 1-10 what is your boldness level? The last few years our faith has been held captive, when it was meant to run wild. This week Doug explains what it means to have the Holy Spirit empower us to share our faith.
There is no natural explanation for the church, but there is a supernatural one. In week 1 of We the Church, Ryan talks about who the Holy Spirit is and what the Holy Spirit does in our lives.
Because of Easter we get to live saved, live called and live free. This is what makes the Easter story the greatest of all time!
You can’t be for the One until you realize you are a one. Ryan gives us a simple, three-step formula for talking to people about Jesus.
Join us as we wrap up our relationship series. From initiation, to conversation, to restoration; real relationships take work.
Life can be lonely, but in the final verse of Matthew’s gospel he reminds us that we are never alone.
The worldly concept of relationships in our culture are out of order. Ethan shows how to fix that so it coincides with God’s plans for relationships.
Doug challenges us to consider that with every decision we make we are either becoming people of commitment, or people of convenience.
Confidence is a soul conviction about God’s goodness in your life and His intentions for your future.
The thoughts you believe will determine the person you become; what do you believe in order to become who you want to be?
What you CAN’T do with will power, you CAN with God’s power. The greatest access to the power to change is found in fasting.
Christmas tells the story of a sincere group of individuals trying to figure it out just like us.
The story of Christmas meets us on the mountain and visits us in the valley. Because it’s the story of the great lengths God went to, to be with us.
Doug wraps up our Kingdom Builders series by reminding us that generosity is not just the call of Heaven, but the path to real life in the here and now.
Senior Pastor Shawn Johnson shares about his personal journey of learning the peace and purpose of giving.
We're not called to be vaults, we are called to be vessels.
Steward BIG because: - It's why you EXIST - It will FREE you - Life is SHORT - You have what someone else NEEDS
Jill Johnson give us a timely and encouraging word about endurance. If we keep our eyes on Jesus and remain in Him in the little daily decisions of our lives, we will see that those simple acts of faith sustain us.
Humility is the highway to the heart of God and the language of heaven. The fruit of entitlement is rivalry and resentment. The fruit of humility is redemption and restoration.
No matter the circumstance in life, the Word of God will meet you where you are. Reading it, learning it, writing it, and doing what is says will lead to transformation.
The Bible is the story of God. And the more this story of God gets in you, the more the words of God will mean to you.
The Bible is the story of God. And the more this story of God gets in you, the more the words of God will mean to you.
Prayer #1: Make your mission my obsession
Prayer #2: Make me dangerous
Prayer #3: Throw me an alley-oop
Prayer #1: Make your mission my obsession
Prayer #2: Make me dangerous
Prayer #3: Throw me an alley-oop
Hate what is hurting you.
Examine what's within you.
Adjust what you applaud.
Rest on the grace that saved you.
Take Jesus at His word.
Hate what is hurting you.
Examine what's within you.
Adjust what you applaud.
Rest on the grace that saved you.
Take Jesus at His word.
Principles don’t persuade us. TED Talks can’t change us. But Jesus, from the inside out, will transform us.
The Prophets had a job no one wanted, they called the Israelites to remember, to repent, and point towards the future. All while simultaneously pointing towards Jesus.
The Law of Moses is not only a death sentence that Jesus came to fulfill but an invitation to life and freedom in the here and now.
Relational Grit is engaging in relationships and enduring with people who are different than us.
When facing battles, our job is to worship. God does the winning and He remains undefeated.
There are two sermons that have the most significance. The one where someone gets saved and this one. Today Ryan answers the question: "What do I do after I raise my hand?"
Every momentary crucifixion is followed by a monumental resurrection. We are living in a "Resurrection Reality"
As humans we are prone to go our way, the wrong way or away from Jesus but his invitation is for us to run to him.
Let's get practical with three basic principles for walking in the abundant life Jesus has for us.
Freedom is found in fixing our eyes on Jesus: the suffering lamb and the conquering lion.
This world will give you plenty of reasons to be anxious. So if you want to walk in peace, you are going to need a plan.
For a lot of us, our anxiety isn’t caused by the big stuff, but the small stuff. Here’s how you shake it off!
What are the main enemies when it comes to establishing a rhythm of experiencing God, finding family, discovering purpose and making a difference?
Making a difference is simple, but it doesn’t mean it’s easy. We can’t change the world without the Savior of the world.
Pastor Doug Wekenman teaches us about finding our purpose in the third week of our Est. 22 series.
In the digital age where isolation is becoming more of a way of life we are challenged to find family and equipped by following Jesus lead to cultivate community.
We kick off our Est. 2022 series with the reality that when it comes to our spiritual lives, the order in which we prioritize things matters. We are invited to remember how to experience God first, and watch the fruits of the spirit unfold in our lives as a result.
Find the beauty and depth of the songs that we sing at Christmas time that proclaim the story of Jesus.
Doug closes our Kingdom Builders series as we prepare our hearts to give our year-end offerings. He reminds us that “Fortune favors the B.R.A.V.E.”.
Lead Pastor Shawn Johnson reminds us that giving is not about what you have, it is about how you steward what you have.
Pastor Ronnie Johnson reminds us that the key to unlocking our unlimited potential is enlarging your belief about who God is and how He want to use us.
How do we remove feeling obligation to share our faith and ignite motivation to let our story overflow into the lives of the people around us?
Prayer (aka talking to God) builds our relationship with Him, but sometimes we need a reminder of how and why we should add it into our daily lives.
Grace is the transformative unmerited favor of God that comes as a person not a principle.
Guest Speaker Lauren Bohn shares her amazing road to forgiveness after living through the horrors of the Columbine High School shooting in 1999.
When it comes to the battle in your mind you want the person has the say to be the one who has the final say.
Jesus teaches us to travel light, so we have more capacity to carry the things that really matter.
Why do we keep trying to carry all the weight Jesus is so graciously ready to take for us?
We always come back to the simple gospel, because when we know who we are we’ll know what to do.
The pursuit of happiness is revealing emptiness to us but the pursuit of Jesus produces joy.
We all have things in our lives that try to keep us far from God, but Jesus went to great lengths to break them off.
In the digital age our relationships with our phones are having massive effects on our relationships with God and each other.
The secret to contentment isn’t getting married or staying single, the secret is following Jesus.
Evidence and creation that you can see points to a God that you cannot. You’ll find God just beyond the grid you try to chart Him on.
To discover your purpose you first have to understand how miraculous it is that you simply exist.
Faith is something you have to work. We’re not counting on changing overnight, we’re committed to growing over time by staying in the loop!
This Christmas, we find out the truth about peace, joy and hope. They are the promises of Christmas.
What if 2020 was when a sleeping giant called the Church woke up and went on the live its finest hour?
In week 1 of Kingdom Builders, guest speaker Craig Groeschel (Lead Pastor of Life.Church, based in Oklahoma) introduces the basics of generosity.
Comparison, bitterness and self righteousness are enemies of a healthy heart. In this message, we find out how to combat them.
The key to having thick skin is having the humility to find all of your confidence in Jesus.
What does Jesus have? Skin thick enough to voluntarily walk into an undeserved crucifixion, and a heart soft enough to pray for the people crucifying him.
Our nature is to try to live with a “Jesus and _____” mindset but it’s only Jesus that can fulfill us.
In a world of people seeking influence Jesus shows us the ultimate goal of influence: impact.
To be the church together we need to have the posture towards the church that Jesus did.
We are back to live services in Austin and Doug is giving a picture of who we are and where we are going!
Building our faith foundation is not just for us, it's meant to overflow into the lives of the people around us.
While dreams and plans may have gone into the ground this year the rain reminds us that they've been planted to grow.
RE60 has never been about you serving a reading plan it's been about bringing structure that serves you in the pursuit to know Jesus.
To win the day you've got to win the morning with a routine that prioritizes what really matters.
The passionate and abundant faith life you dream about is found in doing consistently what you normally do occasionally.
The key to spiritual disciplines is focusing not all on what to do, but WHY we are doing them.
Ryan's got good news, bad news and great news this week as we reset to keep going on the RE60 journey!
We often find ourselves asking "how did I get here?" with confusion, pain and brokenness. But a life shift to pursue Jesus daily regardless of circumstance or feeling will change the tone of that question.
Welcome to RE60! Over the next 60 days we are going to seek Jesus daily as a church family to see faith restored, lives refreshed and to learn what remaining with God looks like as a lifestyle. We are called to be Jesus followers not church goers and in following Jesus there is abundant life for each of us.
Guest speaker Ryan Leak joins us to talk about racial reconciliation and how we as the church can engage.
Shame keeps us from being advocates for the Imago Dei in others, because it first keeps us from being advocates for the Imago Dei in ourselves.
As advocates for the Imago Dei we are called to be on the front lines of Racial Reconciliation.
In a difficult time of trying to understand God, there is freedom in the invitation to know Him.
As we focus on the Last Supper we see an amazing invitation from Jesus not only for us to take, but for us to extend.
Sometimes difficult seasons force you to acknowledge your own mortality and that's not a bad thing.
We are continuing our Unshakeable series as we gather together for church online. This week we talk about the reality of the season we all find ourselves in and how we can grow stronger in this time rather than wasting it.
As we gather for church this weekend on our computers and laptops, we are being called to be people who have faith that gives us confidence to confront the moment we’re in, to be calm in the midst of the storm, and to continue living with courage.
How we experience God is completely dependent upon us. We can have a lot of knowledge about God, but that will only get us so far. What stories are you creating through your relationship with your Heavenly Father?
The answer to what we are all looking for isn’t in a shiny new product that releases. It’s not in a marketing campaign. It’s above every false promise. The answer is found in a person and his name is Jesus.
God wants to bring favor to his kids but it's up to us to decide how we position ourselves to receive it. Even though the space may change, the pursuit of favor still goes with us.
Our past can create unique expectations for upcoming seasons. It can either motivate you forward or pull you back. We need to look back with thanks but continuing to keep going in the direction Jesus is showing us.
Our souls naturally need and desire to be in community and apart of a family. Not only does your soul crave to be part of a family, but that same family needs you to bring resurgence to the group.
You have to follow Jesus for yourself, but you are not designed to follow Jesus by yourself. The greatest wealth in the world can be found in healthy relationships. We can finish our race strong when we don’t let each other fall behind.
God has an open door policy that allows us to ask whatever we want, whenever we want. He invites us into the conversation with Him.
Are you budgeting your week to section off small pieces for God? Or, are you living each moment and doing each activity with God? When we remember that our confidence comes from His love for us, we can live each moment with joy and relationship with Him.
You are loved for who you are, but you are designed to do. Our small daily decisions are of infinite importance and will make us or break us!
When we know God, He changes our identity. When we know who we are, that’s when change can really happen.
Every day we wake up with battles we must prepare for. Thankfully, God has already provided us with weapons to use for not just defense, but for offense as well.
As a church, we are placing a stake in the ground that we will be generous. We must sacrifice now in order to build off this foundation for our future. If we want this to be our legacy, then we must be willing to talk about money together as a family.
The giving of money leads to freedom for you and funding for God’s Kingdom. The harvest is plentiful, but it’s generosity that determines how fast we harvest it. Everything we need is in the house.
Believing in Jesus doesn’t cost you anything. Following Jesus and calling Him Lord will cost you everything. When was the last time you go out of your own way?
It’s been 2000 years since Jesus undignified death, and his influence and impact are absolutely everywhere.
As the church, we need to plant ourselves in the process as we persevere to the destination.
In order to be the good Samaritan, we must first model the act of Mary and sit in a position of relationship in front of Jesus.
Repentance is not a punishment full of guilt, it’s a rhythm of healing that points to wholeness with God.
The crutches that get us by have a time limit. Real healing begins when real excuses end.
Religion says justice. Jesus says grace. We can't exercise our right to be bitter and live free at the same time. We're called to something much better than that!
Religion is sustained by man's fear of God, but Christianity is sustained of God's love for man.
The hope of Austin isn’t found in tacos or technology. It’s found in the believers in the community.
Which fire burns brighter, your circumstances or your soul? Souls on fire can stand in the fire!
Through prayer, we have a say in the universe. Do the size of your prayers match the bigness of your God?
Contentment is the greatest wealth there is, so learning it is the most valuable thing you can do.
Paul reminds us that our citizenship is in heaven, which means we are called to walk in humility.
We begin our journey through Philippians, a letter about Christian maturity, by looking at the critical journey of a Christian.
We will be a church that sees each person as just that: a person deserving of love and compassion.
The reason for Red Rocks Church is Jesus. He is, and will always be, our passion and our purpose.
We want to be a church where the doors are wide. Jesus is patiently waiting for one reason and one reason only... He wants His House full.
Relationships can be complicated, but there is a song that will help us no matter what comes our way.
Nothing causes more disfunction in relationships than shame. We have no choice but to deal with it!
Shawn takes us back to the source of all relationships, God, to see what he has to say about dating, love and marriage!
Vision strengthens relationships. What is your End Game for the relationships in your life? If you can answer that question about the future, it will direct you in the present.
Jesus gives us a Kingdom Dream that takes the ceiling off of what we believe to be possible.
God gives us opportunities to wake up a little bit more to the presence of His Kingdom every day.
Don't dream so much in the future that you miss what God is doing in the present. Crush the room you're in!
God does not save you and leave you. He saves you and calls you into a fruitful future by remaining in Him.