Ridge Roundtable Podcast: Recent Episodes
Austin Ridge Bible Church
The Ridge Roundtable Podcast is a ministry of Austin Ridge Bible Church. Hosts Joey Ruyter, Jeff Moore, and Lorri Winkcompleck tackle topics from everyday life and talk through how the Bible and our theology inform our understanding of the world around us. Life is full of questions, and we don't shy away from them.
Our hope and goal is to invite people to ask hard questions, and to wrestle through them together. We take our faith seriously, but not ourselves. We hope you laugh with us and learn with us, too! At the end of each episode, you will have a better understanding of how to talk about, think about, and live out your faith.
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In this episode of the Ridge Roundtable, we wrap up our “Threads” series with the theme of God's kingdom.
We quickly we dive into the rich, sweeping story the Bible tells about the Kingdom of God:
📖 What do we mean by “threads”?
Major themes that begin in Genesis, run through the entire Bible, and culminate in Revelation and show a supernatural continuity across 40 authors and 1,500 years.
👑 What is the Kingdom of God, really?
We break down the classic definition: God’s people, in God’s place, under God’s rule, enjoying God’s presence. And we trace that pattern from creation to the fall, through Abraham, Israel, David, the prophets, into Jesus and the early church.
🔥 Why does Jesus talk about the Kingdom more than anything else?
From his first recorded words, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near”, to his miracles, parables, and resurrection, the Kingdom is the centerpiece of Jesus’ message.
🌍 What does it mean for us today?
We explore the “already and not yet” tension, the role of believers as ambassadors, and why understanding the Kingdom reshapes how we see our purpose, our identity, and our place in God’s story.
Whether you’ve been with us the whole way or you’re joining at the end, this conversation invites you deeper into Scripture, deeper into God’s story, and deeper into what it means to live as citizens of a kingdom that is here… and coming.
This week on Threads we unpack the theme of God's covenants/promises.
From Adam to Noah, Abraham to David, and finally to Jesus, this episode traces the entire biblical story through the lens of God’s promises. What they meant then, what they mean now, and how they all point to one ultimate covenant: grace fulfilled in Christ.
If you’ve ever wondered how the Old and New Testaments connect or how God’s faithfulness weaves through all of history, tune in to this episode.
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Ridge Roundtable Podcast!
This conversation picks up where our recent episode, How God Communicates With His People, left off. After that recording we realized there was more to unpack around one specific (and sometimes controversial) phrase: “God told me.”
In this episode, the we dive deep into the tension between God’s sovereignty, the authority of Scripture, and how the Holy Spirit leads believers today.
Topics include:
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Is it dangerous to say “God told me”?
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How the Holy Spirit still moves and guides us
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The difference between revelation and communication
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Why semantics matter in how we describe God’s leading
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Guardrails for discerning if you’ve truly “heard from God”
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What to do when two people both think “God told them” opposite things
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And how to stay anchored in Scripture while being sensitive to the Spirit
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In this episode of Threads, we explore one of the most foundational questions in faith: how does God speak to us? From His voice in creation to His direct words to the patriarchs, through the prophets, and ultimately in the person of Jesus Christ, the conversation traces the consistent “thread” of God’s communication from Genesis to Revelation.
Together, they discuss the difference between general and special revelation, what it means that Jesus is the Word made flesh, the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers into truth, and how to discern God’s will today through Scripture and community.
If you’ve ever wondered how God reveals Himself, or how to recognize His voice in your own life, this episode offers a thoughtful and deeply biblical perspective.
In this week’s episode of The Ridge Roundtable Podcast, we dive into one of the most foundational and misunderstood truths in the Bible: grace.
What is it, really?
Is it just “unmerited favor”? A New Testament concept? Something God gives only when we deserve it least?
We unpack the thread of grace that runs from Genesis to Revelation, from God’s first pursuit of Adam and Eve in the garden, to His ultimate act of love through Jesus Christ. Along the way, we talk about what it means to grow in grace, how to extend it to others, and why grace isn’t just what saves us, it’s what sustains us.
Watch, reflect, and be reminded that grace is not something we earn. It’s who God is.
In this episode of Threads we dive into one of the biggest biblical themes of all — God’s People. From Adam and Eve to Abraham, Israel, the Church, and ultimately the redeemed from every nation, we trace the thread of how God has always been forming a people for Himself.
The conversation covers:
Why studying “threads” across Scripture strengthens your faith
The difference between biblical theology and systematic theology
The meaning of “continuity vs. discontinuity” in God’s plan
How Abraham’s faith set the pattern for all who would come after
What it means to be God’s people today — chosen, holy, and sent
Key Passages: Genesis 12, Deuteronomy 7:6–8, Romans 9, 1 Peter 2:9–10
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In this episode of Threads, the team dives into one of the most profound themes woven throughout the Bible — God’s dwelling place. From the Garden of Eden to the tabernacle, from the temple to the incarnation of Jesus, and finally to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, this conversation explores how God has continually pursued His people and chosen to dwell among them.
If you’ve ever wondered how the story of Scripture fits together or what it truly means that God is with us, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
Welcome back to the Ridge Roundtable! In this season, we’re pulling on Threads that run from Genesis to Revelation and seeing how the Bible tells one unified story.
This week, we start with the central thread: Jesus.
How does all of Scripture point to Him?
What do we mean by “threads” in the Bible?
Is this an interpretive method, or is it something God has woven into His Word from the very beginning?
We explore how Jesus is present from Genesis 3 to Revelation 5, how biblical theology helps us see the big picture, and why every promise of God finds its “Yes” in Him (2 Corinthians 1:20).
Whether you’re new to studying Scripture or have walked with Jesus for years, this episode will help you see the Bible not just as an instruction manual, but as God’s unified story of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration all centered on Jesus.
📖 Key Themes:
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Jesus as the thread through all of Scripture
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Creation, fall, redemption, restoration
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How the Old and New Testaments connect
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Practical ways to read the Bible with Christ at the center
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Welcome back to the Ridge Roundtable Podcast!
After a long break, we’re kicking off a brand-new season and this one looks a little different. Not only do we have cameras this time (yes, you can now watch as well as listen), but the theme of this new series is called Threads.
In this opening episode, we catch up on life changes: graduations, moves, new jobs, even unexpected hardships and share how God has been shaping us through it all. From personal stories of growth and suffering to reflections on Peter’s transformation in Scripture, we dive into the reality that sanctification is both God’s work and our responsibility.
Most importantly, we introduce Threads, a series exploring the themes that run from Genesis to Revelation: grace, law, the temple, God’s promises, and more. Each week, we’ll trace one of these threads through the Bible and talk about why it matters for our lives today.
Whether you’re listening on YouTube or listening on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, we’re glad you’re here. Join us as we explore the threads woven throughout God’s Word and discover how they connect to our everyday walk with Christ.
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In this series finale episode, the team discusses Daniel's recorded prayer to God toward the end of his life in Daniel Chapter 9. Some scholars have stated that this is the best model for confessional prayer we have in Scripture. Listen as the team discusses what he is praying about, how he is praying, and how we can apply this passage to our lives today.
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In Daniel Chapter 6, Daniel is in his eighties when he faces what would be the greatest challenge to his faith. As we've seen throughout this book, Daniel chooses faithfulness to God even though it puts his life in jeopardy. Listen as the team discusses what we can learn from Daniel's life and how God remains faithful through it all.
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In Daniel chapter 5, we are introduced to a new king, Belshazzar, who throws a feast for thousands in the middle of a war with the Medes and Persians. During the feast, God writes a message to Belshazzar on the wall, and Daniel is again brought in to interpret. Listen as the team discusses what the message meant and what God was about to accomplish in this chapter of Daniel.
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King Nebuchadnezzar has seen and experienced the power of God multiple times in Daniel chapters 1-3, yet still refuses to recognize Him as the Most High. Although Daniel warns through dream interpretation that God will soon humble him in a big way, Nebuchadnezzar doesn't heed his warning. Listen in as the team discusses what happens next in Daniel chapter 4.
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In Daniel 3, King Nebuchadnezzar set up a golden image of himself and demanded that all the people bow to the statue or be thrown into a fiery furnace. The team talks about the faith of three Jewish teenagers who refused the king's demand, how God was with them, and showed His power as the one true God.
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This week the team discusses Daniel 2. When the king's magicians are unable to explain and interpret his troubling dreams, Daniel is asked to make the correct interpretation. Daniel acts with great wisdom as trusts in God's sovereignty and ultimately gives God the glory for helping him to understand the king's dream.
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At the beginning of the book of Daniel, Jerusalem is overthrown and Daniel and his friends are taken captive to Babylon. With everything out of their control, we see them gain favor as they adapt to a new culture while honoring God and his ways. The team discusses how Christ Followers can adopt this posture as we live like foreigners and strangers in this world.
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We're back with a new series discussing selected passages in the book of Daniel. This week, the team introduces the book of Daniel by talking about its historical timeline, themes of the book, and how the story of Daniel connects to the Bible's greater narrative.
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Before our new fall series launches in a few months, we wanted to update you on a few changes going on around here!
We have officially changed our name to the Ridge Roundtable Podcast! You can still find us here and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Also, join us over at our new brother podcast, Ridge Roundtable: Men's Edition! On this show, men share their stories about how God intersected their lives and changed them from the inside out. New episodes will drop weekly this summer, so make sure to subscribe and share!
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In this final episode of our "Top 10" series, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri discuss mysteries in the Christian faith. They talk about the tension we feel when trying to understand the unrevealed things, then focus on the biggest mystery in the Bible: the Trinity.
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Glenn Gordon, Men's and Care Pastor at our Dripping Springs Campus, joins the show today to talk all about prayer. He and the team discuss the what, the why, and the how of prayer. They also approach some difficult questions like "Can prayer change God's mind?" and "If God is sovereign, why pray at all?".
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On today's episode, the team discusses the questions that arise when believers can't seem to shake a particular sin struggle or aren't growing as quickly as they would like. They talk about the topics of justification, sanctification, and glorification and what believers can expect to experience as they "work out their salvation" over time.
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Mark Adams, Campus Pastor at our Southwest Campus, joins the show today to talk about how a good and sovereign God allows bad things to happen. The team discusses how God uses suffering for his glory and our sanctification. Mark also shares how this topic became tangible to him after his cancer diagnosis several years ago.
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Marriage and Family Pastor, Jason Ogle, joins the show today to talk about why God created people with the ability to sin. The team talks about the different reasons why people ask this question and how God's glory and character come into play even in the midst of evil.
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Gary Runn, Austin Ridge partner and CEO of Vocare Leadership, joins the show to talk about how to live faithfully as a Christ Follower in 2024. Gary and the team talk about what faithfulness is, how to be a good steward of God's gifts, and what can hinder Christ Followers from living faithfully in today's culture.
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Tyler Heidelberg, The Ridge's College Pastor, joins the show to talk about the Bible's relevance in today's culture. People often reject biblical teachings because they seem antiquated and closed-minded. Tyler and the team discuss how we can know if the Bible is still objectively true, as well as how to walk alongside those who are questioning its value and authority.
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Young Adults Pastor, Matt Thigpen, joins the team today to discuss why believers need community as they seek to follow Christ. They talk about what biblical community is, why we need it, and what often hinders us from pursuing it.
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Christian Apologetics teacher, John Craig, joins the show today to discuss a common saying in current culture: "My truth." He and the team talk about what truth is, if the truth can change, and why it matters.
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Joey, Jeff, and Lorri have often been asked how to discern God's will for your life and if you can miss it. Today, they take a deep dive into a biblical understanding of God's will: what it is, how to discern it, and how to daily walk in it.
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This spring Joey, Jeff, and Lorri will tackle the questions they get the most when talking to people about the faith. They'll discuss questions like, “Are you a believer if you still struggle with sin?”, “Why is community important in spiritual growth?”, “Why can’t my truth be my truth?” etc.
They start this episode by talking about what God is currently teaching them and introduce a few of the "top 10" questions for this season. Tune in each Thursday for new episodes!
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Graeme Wright joins the Roundtable again today to talk directly to guys who may be struggling with sexual sin. He discusses the benefits of belonging to a community where you can be honest about your struggles, the effect this sin can have on your spouse and family, and how it feels to walk through recovery and live in freedom.
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After growing up in a religious but dysfunctional family, Graeme Wright began to self-medicate with pornography. Through the years, his addiction grew and it became increasingly important to hide his struggles from everyone in his life. Graeme finally began to experience freedom when he confessed to his wife and began attending a sexual addiction recovery group. It has been a long road with several stops and starts, but Graeme has very personally experienced God's grace and mercy, and now leads the Men's Sexual Integrity Recovery group at Austin Ridge where he walks with other men who also want to gain freedom from sex addiction.
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Steve Kahle grew up wearing the label of a Christian but had no idea what it meant to walk with the Lord daily. When his first son was born, he realized that he wanted to be a better role model for his family. After his wife introduced him to Westlake Bible church, Steve saw his heart and his life begin to change as he was discipled by a group of men. Steve discusses his previous struggle with pornography, some difficult legal battles, and how he got through those seasons by cultivating spiritual disciplines that helped him walk with the Lord through it all.
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Evan Payne lacked a consistent father figure throughout his childhood. After growing up with three different fathers, he carried a lot of wounds and hurt into adulthood. Through years of encouragement from an older mentor, Evan was able to forgive his biological father and believe that God is the perfect father he always needed. God brought Evan's story full circle when he began a relationship with a single mom whose daughters also needed a father.
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On today's show, Tyler Toppenberg shares his story of how God met him in his lowest moments. Tyler gave his life to Christ as a child but didn't begin to follow him until after a DUI, time in jail, and a stint in rehab. Tyler can now see how God was intervening in his life even when he was running in the opposite direction. He shares an interesting story about how he found Austin Ridge and how he has grown in his faith over the last five years.
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Austin Ridge Men's Pastor, Brian Albrecht, shares his faith story today on the show. Brian came to Christ in high school after a toxic relationship and a feeling of deep loneliness. After coming to Christ, Brian surrounded himself with other Christian men who helped him learn to walk by faith amid life's challenges. Brian touches on his marriage, his career path, and how God led him to Austin Ridge in an unexpected way.
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Today, Shad Haddox shares his story of how God brought him to a place of total surrender after two failed marriages and ongoing struggles in his family. After sharing with a group of other Christian men, being discipled, and leading others in Men’s ministry, Shad’s mantra is now “More Jesus, less Shad.”
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On today's show, Scott Mincey shares his story of how God slowly called him into relationship over many years. Scott looked for personal fulfillment in his performance and success but was left empty and depressed instead. He found a community of men at the Ridge who modeled what a relationship with Christ looked like and helped to lead him to a life of dependence on Christ.
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The Roundtable Men’s Edition is a series of interviews with men telling their stories of how God used hard things in life to make them fully dependent on Him. Today, we are talking to Shad Haddox and Scott Mincey, members of our Men's Ministry here at the Ridge. Thanks for joining us on this series and please share with a guy friend or family member!
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In this series finale episode, the team talks about why people say they dislike Christians. Often these statements come from those outside of the faith or believers who have distanced themselves from the Church. As we consider these groups of people, the team looks to the Scriptures to see where Christians tend to go wrong and how we can better live out Christ's love to those around us.
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The Bible is very clear on some topics, but how should we make decisions about the issues that aren't so clear? How much importance should we place in these areas, and how do we live in unity with others who choose to make different decisions than we do?
On today's show, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri provide a grid to make these judgments with wisdom and understanding toward others. Join us next week for the series finale of "I Don't Like That!"
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No one likes feeling weak or having deficiencies. However, throughout Scripture, we clearly see that our weakness is a gateway for God's strength and glory to be shown through us. On today's show, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri discuss how we can change our perspective on weakness so that we can better glorify God in our day-to-day struggles.
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In this episode, the team tackles our dislike and distrust of authority. Depending on your perspective and experiences, authority can be seen as good and healthy, inept, or even abusive. With all of this in mind, the team goes to the Word to see what God has to say about the reason for authority, its function, and how we should interact with the authorities in our own lives.
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"Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered." - Psalm 32:1
Today we're talking about forgiveness- something that we desperately need to receive but is often difficult to give to others. Joey, Jeff, and Lorri discuss the example of forgiveness we have in Christ, and how we can train our hesitant hearts to forgive others the way Christ has forgiven us.
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Christianity is the only religion that bases salvation not on what we can do, but on what has been done for us. The idea that salvation is simply Jesus plus nothing can be difficult to accept for a variety of reasons. Today, the team talks about why we generally don't like this concept and why it's actually the best news for a lost world in need of God's grace.
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Have you ever struggled with the concept that all Scripture should be considered authoritative in the life of the believer? Are there some verses that go against your own ideas and perspective? You're not alone! Today, the team discusses why we consider the Bible to be the authority and why that should give us great comfort as Christ Followers.
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We're excited to launch our new series, "I Don't Like That." Have you ever read a passage of Scripture or listened to a sermon on Sunday and thought "I don't like that!"? Some passages of Scripture can be difficult to understand and even harder to agree with because they come against our own opinions and desires.
The belief that undergirds each of these is our difficulty with God calling the shots. How can we learn to submit to and even come to love God's authority even when we don't like it?
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In celebration of 100 episodes of the podcast, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri give us a behind-the-scenes look at who they are and what goes into creating the show. They discuss some of their favorite episodes, their inside jokes, and what they hope you glean from the show each week.
Thanks for supporting the show! We'll be back with a new series next week!
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This week, the team discusses the end of the book of Genesis and the close to the story of Joseph's life. They jump into Genesis 49-50 around the seven-minute mark in the show, and talk about how Joseph ended his life in the same way he lived it: trusting in God. To end the series, they give a few final encouragements about trusting God in our own trials and difficulties.
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On this week's episode of the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast, we discuss Genesis 46-49. Here we see Jacob and his whole family move to Egypt to find provision during the famine. In the final years of Jacob's life, he renews his relationship with Joseph and gives blessings to his grandsons that align with God's plans for the nation of Israel. Join us next week for the final episode about the life of Joseph!
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Austin Ridge Men's Pastor, Chris Larsen, joins the show today! Chris, Joey, and Jeff discuss Joseph's godly character qualities and how men can apply those to their lives in our modern context.
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This week, the team wraps up Genesis 45 and discusses the tension that Christ Followers face when we endure trials and difficulties. How does God in His sovereignty allow and use life's difficult circumstances for His glory and the good of others? How can we prepare our hearts to trust God when we face our own trials?
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On today's episode, the crew discusses Joseph's reconciliation with his brothers in Genesis 42-45. Twenty-two years after they sold him into slavery, the brothers come to Joseph humbled. We see Joseph's forgiveness and careful testing of his brothers as they are reunited in relationship.
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On today's show, the team wraps up Genesis 41 and focuses their conversation on the many waiting periods in Joseph's life. We don't get a glimpse into Joseph's mind, but we do see how he faithfully waited on God during many times of uncertainty and gained favor with others because he submitted himself to God. We hope you're encouraged to do the hard work of waiting on God in your own seasons of uncertainty.
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This week, we're taking a break from the study of Joseph to talk about...ourselves! More specifically, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri discuss what they've been learning and how they are each navigating their current seasons of busyness.
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This week, the team continues their discussion of the life of Joseph in Genesis 40-41. Joseph shows steadfast trust in God as he waits in prison and interprets the dreams of the chief cupbearer and baker. Even at his lowest point, he faithfully stewards his circumstances and wins the favor of God and others.
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It can be easy to assume that God has removed his blessing from us when we face trials and suffering. However, difficulties can become prime opportunities to experience God's presence and faithfulness if we keep our eyes on him. Join us this week as we discuss the life of Joseph in Genesis 38-39.
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Join us this spring as we talk all about the life of Joseph! This week, the team discusses the context and setting for Joseph's story in Genesis 37, and how Joseph's life is part of God's bigger story of redemption. Grab your Bible and join us each Thursday as we discuss the highs and lows of the life of Joseph.
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In this week's bonus episode, the team answers a listener's question about sacrifice. They discuss a biblical understanding of sacrifice and what it means to offer our own lives as a living sacrifice to God.
Join us in a few weeks as we start our new spring series, "Highs and Lows: learning from the life of Joseph."
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Pastor, author, comedian, and speaker, Ted Cunningham joins the show today to talk about how married couples can enjoy life together.
Ted will also be the speaker at a special Valentine's Day event at our Bee Cave campus on 2/9/23. For more information and to register for this event, visit https://austinridge.org/events/valentine
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In this series finale episode, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri discuss the different hang-ups we experience when engaging other people in relationships. They talk about what they've learned through their own failures, what they are seeing in this cultural moment, and how God's word speaks into our relationships.
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After last week's episode with David Platt, we've asked Missions Pastor, Don Ellsworth to join the show. Today, he and the team discuss how we can take practical next steps in our own context to reach the unreached in our city and around the world.
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After last week's episode with David Platt, we've asked Missions Pastor, Don Ellsworth to join the show. Today, he and the team discuss how we can take practical next steps in our own context to reach the unreached in our city and around the world.
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This week we are honored to have David Platt join the show! He and the team discuss how the Christian life should be marked by an active desire to reach the unreached. Whether you are ready to join the mission field or plan to stay in Austin, God has a part for you to play in spreading his glory to the 3.2 billion people in the world who currently have no access to the gospel. We know you'll leave this episode emboldened to take the next step God has for you in this area.
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What does it mean to follow Jesus? Has your understanding of walking with Jesus changed over time? Today on the show, the team discusses what they used to think following Christ looked like and how they've grown in this area over the years.
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This week on the show, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri discuss an issue that affects us all: conflict. They talk about how they've handled conflict in the past, how they've grown in approaching conflict, and what the Bible has to say about this topic.
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This week, Marriage and Parenting Pastor, Jason Ogle joins the show! He and the team discuss some common misconceptions about marriage in our culture and what they've learned over the years in their marriages.
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This week, Marriage and Parenting Pastor, Jason Ogle joins the show! He and the team discuss some common misconceptions about marriage in our culture and what they've learned over the years in their marriages.
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This week Joey concludes his conversation with Gary Runn, Matt Thigpen, and Josh Hansen by focusing on the topic of Calling. They discuss the general callings of all believers and how Christ Followers can walk in their unique callings based on how God has wired them.
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This week Joey concludes his conversation with Gary Runn, Matt Thigpen, and Josh Hansen by focusing on the topic of Calling. They discuss the general callings of all believers and how Christ Followers can walk in their unique callings based on how God has wired them.
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This week we welcomed some special guests to the show to discuss a complicated but relevant topic: Identity. Austin Ridge Elder, Gary Runn, Student Pastor, Josh Hansen, and Young Adults Pastor, Matt Thigpen discuss different ways people understand and express personal identity. They talk about their own stories, cultural understandings of identity, and what the Bible says about this topic. This conversation will challenge you and bolster your confidence in who God created you to be.
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Today the team discusses what they wish they had known about God's Will. What comes to mind when you think about God's will? Do you think about what God wants for or from your life? Do you think about God's character and purposes for the world? Listen in as the team discusses a biblical and theological perspective of God's will and how Christ Followers can walk in alignment with his purposes.
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Today the team discusses what they wish they had known about God's Will. What comes to mind when you think about God's will? Do you think about what God wants for or from your life? Do you think about God's character and purposes for the world? Listen in as the team discusses a biblical and theological perspective of God's will and how Christ Followers can walk in alignment with his purposes.
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Join us this fall as the team discusses “Things We Wish We Knew.” In our first episode, Joey, Jeff and Lorri talk about how they used to view the Bible, how some of those views have changed, and why.
Whether we realize it or not, each of us holds views about the Bible based on our personal experiences and influences. These ideas affect the way we view God, ourselves, and just about everything else. Have you ever considered whether the views you bring to the Bible are true? We hope this conversation encourages you to evaluate your own opinions and pursue truth.
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Join us this fall as the team discusses “Things We Wish We Knew.” In our first episode, Joey, Jeff and Lorri talk about how they used to view the Bible, how some of those views have changed, and why.
Whether we realize it or not, each of us holds views about the Bible based on our personal experiences and influences. These ideas affect the way we view God, ourselves, and just about everything else. Have you ever considered whether the views you bring to the Bible are true? We hope this conversation encourages you to evaluate your own opinions and pursue truth.
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In this series finale episode, the team discusses the final section of the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 7:12-29. As they discuss how believers should live and apply the truth, they return to the major theme of this series: We can live as obedient kingdom citizens because of the new identity we have in Christ.
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In this episode, the team continues their series about the Sermon on the Mount by discussing Matthew 7:1-12. Jesus talks about the dangers of judging others' conduct before you have taken inventory of your own sin. He then encourages his listeners to seek God through prayer and time in the Word, because God gives good gifts to those who seek him! The team discusses where we've gotten some of these concepts wrong, and how these verses apply in our modern-day context.
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Today on the show, the crew discusses Matthew 6:19-34. Here Jesus teaches about a topic well known to us today: worry. Listen in as the team talks about how Christ Followers can combat worry by focusing on Jesus and his kingdom above all else.
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This week on the podcast, the team discusses Matthew 6:1-18. In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus instructs his followers to have right heart motivations as they daily live out their faith. These truths are just as relevant to us today. As Christ Followers, do we do good to be recognized by others, or to please God?
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This week, the team discusses Matthew 5:21-48. In these verses, Jesus uses various examples to show us that God not only cares about right actions, but right motivations.
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This week, the team takes on Matthew 5:17-20. In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus makes some radical statements about a subject they would all be very familiar with: the Law.
Jesus brings forth a new kingdom principle: He came to fulfill the Law. Those who follow Christ have received his righteousness and can now obey God rightly as Christ lives in them.
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As we continue our series about the Sermon on the Mount, the team looks at a well-known passage of Scripture, Matthew 5:13-16, with a fresh perspective. What does it practically mean for believers to be salt and light? Whether this passage is new to you or you've heard it since you were a kid, we think you'll leave with a deeper understanding of these biblical truths and practical ways to live them out in your daily life.
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This week, the team discusses the beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12. These eight Christian experiences deal with grace, conviction, repentance, faith, sanctification, servanthood, and persecution. In each of these beatitudes, Jesus points out that the Christ Follower will find all that is necessary for fullness in life, despite what may be happening in their world or the world around them.
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We're excited to start a new summer series on the Sermon on the Mount! In this first short episode, the team gives us context for this section of scripture and provides an overview of the big picture ideas they'll discuss in the coming weeks. Come back each week to hear about how Christ Followers are to integrate earthly living and kingdom living in practical ways.
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In preparation for Easter, the team discusses the significance of the events that led to Jesus’ death, and the hope Christ Followers have because of his death and resurrection. We encourage you to take time this week to pray and read through these biblical events as you prepare your heart for Resurrection Sunday!
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This week, the team continues on the topic of culture by discussing how parents can disciple their children and cultivate a culture of faith within their families. Parents, we know you'll leave this episode with more practical tools for family discipleship!
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This week, the podcast crew takes on the book of James. They discuss the timelessness of the wisdom in this book, and how any Christ Follower in any season of life can apply it to their life. As you seek to follow Jesus in today's culture, we know you'll leave with practical tools to live out your faith this week!
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Austin Ridge Elder, Gary Runn joins the Roundtable this week to discuss what it looks like to engage people with the Gospel. Listen in as Gary brings years of research and data from Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) on how to effectively engage the seven different personas you will encounter, and the best posture to take when engaging each of those personalities. We know you'll leave this conversation feeling more equipped to share your faith with those you encounter every day!
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Matt Thigpen, Young Adults Pastor, joins the team this week to talk about who is deconstructing and why. Matt discusses his experiences talking to Millennials about their faith, and how this cultural moment presents unique challenges to those who are wrestling with questions about their beliefs.
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In this week’s episode, Lorri, Jeff, and Joey continue the topic of Deconstruction they began last week. They discuss how tribalism plays a role in Deconstruction and encourage Christ Followers to respond wisely to those in the midst of deconstructing their faith.
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This week, the crew talks about an increasingly hot topic in the church world, “deconstructionism.” The scriptures show that people have been wrestling with their faith since the beginning of time. However, our goal is to wrestle in ways that refine and strengthen our faith, rather than redefine or deconstruct it.
Over the next several episodes, the crew is tackling some of the cultural issues the Church is currently facing. Today, they set the stage by taking a deep dive into the concept of culture. They talk about what culture is, the complexities of secular vs. Christian culture, and how Christ Followers often engage in these different cultural contexts.
Bonus Episode! In the spirit of Christmas and our season, Setting the Story Straight, the crew takes on The Nativity. As they studied the scriptures and the history around the birth of Jesus, they were blown away by the folklore and tradition we allow to creep into our memory of this story. There are some fun and fascinating discoveries, but ultimately we hope it gets you focused on what is important as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior.
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In the season finale of Setting the Story Straight, Lorri, Jeff, and Joey take on one of the more popular children’s Sunday school stories, “Jonah & the Whale.” What was Jonah’s deal? Why did he run? How can we be like Jonah? The crew processes what the whole series revealed: the stories aren’t really about the character, or us – but about a big God with a big heart for all mankind.
During the break between seasons, check out our previous series if you haven't already. Also, be on the lookout for a Christmas Special coming in December.
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The podcast crew is back with a new episode, “The Prodigal Son.” Lorri, Jeff, and Joey explore the story isn’t just about one son, but two; and about a gracious, loving father who pursued them both. What does this story have to do with us? God? Repentance?
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Today, instead of a Bible story, the Roundtable crew sets the story straight on “church stuff.” You might have grown up thinking you had to read your Bible, go to church, and pray - or else. Lorri, Jeff, and Joey explore if these activities aren’t as much a “have to” as they are a “get to.”
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In this week of Setting the Story of Straight, the crew takes on the story of Noah and the Ark. This story is more than just about a mean God, horrible people, and a bunch of animals. This story is actually about the heart of God: a loving, gracious God who is loving and longsuffering.
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Ever find it hard to believe that Jesus really knows you? Because if He really knows us, why would He use messed up people like ourselves to share His Good News? Check out the latest EQUIP Podcast episode covering The Woman at the Well, where we see Jesus and a woman have a conversation that leads to many people trusting in Him.
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The Roundtable crew couldn’t decide on just one Sunday School lesson on David, so they tackled his whole life. How do we reconcile David being God’s chosen King, the man after God’s own heart, with his life of sin? Take a listen as Jeff, Lorri, and Joey “set the record straight.”
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This week the crew reviews a familiar Sunday School story, the Good Samaritan. Yes, Jesus wants us to be nice to others, but as with the rest of the series, there is far more to the story.
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In Episode 1 of Setting the Story Straight, the Roundtable crew starts at the beginning: Genesis 1-3. They retell the stories, Creation and the Fall, as we’ve all heard in Sunday school. Then they set the story straight!
Give this episode a listen to some often forgotten or missed truths found in these two biblical accounts! Remember to subscribe to EQUIP Austin Ridge wherever you get your Podcast.
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The Roundtable crew is back for another season! In this episode, Lorri, Jeff, and Joey catch up on their respective summers, discuss what God has been teaching them, and chat about the upcoming series called, “Setting the Story Straight.”
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BONUS POD: The Young Adult Ministry invited the EQUIP Roundtable crew out to their Tuesday service. Their task was to discuss Community & Discipleship. Young Adult Pastor, Matt Thigpen, joins the crew to discuss.
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In the Season Finale of Sacred Cows, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri discuss the “Sacred Cow of Agreement.” How big of a deal is it when you and another Christ Follower disagree about different points of theology or practice? How do you navigate those discussions and feelings? So, the crew evaluates what the scriptures say about being of one mind and yet offer some thoughts about how to navigate disagreements.
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Many Christ Followers have asked, "How far can I go in "x" area of life before it becomes sinful?" The most common topics of this type of question are language, substances and spiritual disciplines. The issue is this is the wrong question.
In this episode the Roundtable crew discusses how different people respond to this question: with permission and license or legalism. Together the team seeks to encourage us to instead ask, "How can we glorify God in all that we think, say and do?"
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Joey, Jeff, and Lorri begin the episode clearing up some things they discussed about discipline from last week’s episode. Then, they tackle the Sacred Cows of Parenting surrounding school, grades, extracurriculars, and media.
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This week is part 1 of a 2-part conversation about the Sacred Cows of Parenting. The crew acknowledges that there are all kinds of opinions about parenting. So, they tried to stay focused on what God says about parenting and apply it to two main topics: faith & discipline.
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For Spring Break - we have a rerun. But it fits our Sacred Cows series really well! Back in January, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri sat down to discuss current events and how to process all that was happening in our world as Christ Followers. Like the Sacred Cows series, the crew discusses some natural bents Christians have toward politics and filter it all through the scriptures. Subscribe, listen, rate, and share!
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In episode 3 of Sacred Cows, the team explores what the Bible says about marriage. Then, they discuss some of the Sacred Cows they have heard regarding marriage, “never go to bed angry,” “she just needs to submit to me...” and more. As always, they laugh a lot and yet do some course-correcting. Enjoy!
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This week, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri discuss how the Christ Follower can differentiate between what is Christian orthodoxy, a personal conviction, and an opinion. Then, they discuss what types of sacred cows can be present regarding these areas of orthodoxy, convictions, and opinions. Please subscribe, rate, and share the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast!
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Welcome to our newest season of the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast! In this first episode the team discusses what a Sacred Cow is and what the scriptures say about wisdom and foolishness. Then, they give us a sample of what Sacred Cows can look like in the Church, in which they combat with God's Word, calling us to be guided by the Word, not our opinions.
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The Roundtable crew gets together to discuss current events and how Christ Followers can process them all through the lens of what we believe.
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In this final episode of the "Coffee Cup Theology" series, Joey, Jeff and Lorri discuss the phrase, "Everything happens for a reason." This statement, while true, tends to be used when we want to skip over the discomfort of a painful situation. The team encourages us instead to sit in the uncomfortable tension when we can't answer the question, "why?".
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Keywords: Theology, Spiritual Growth, Suffering
On today's episode of the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast, Joey, Jeff and Lorri discuss the idea of Karma and the belief that we all get what's coming to us based on what we've done. While there are threads of truth in this idea, it is ultimately problematic from a biblical perspective because, as recipients of God's free gift of grace, Christ-followers thankfully get what we don't deserve.
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Keywords: Theology, Spiritual Growth
On today's episode of the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast, Joey, Jeff and Lorri discusses the phrase, “Don't judge me”. While this idea is widely accepted by the world, it can be confusing for Christ-followers. We see some Scriptures agreeing that we should not judge, while others give us guidelines for when and how we should judge. So what does it mean to judge? And when and how should we do it? The team will discuss these ideas and more on today's show.
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Keywords: Theology, Spiritual Growth
This week we're taking a break from our usual format to invite a special guest to the show. Dr. Glenn Kreider is the Acting Chair and Professor of Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, and he teaches and writes about how faith and culture intersect. Today he and the team discuss how we’re to learn and study theology in community together, and he’ll give us some of his thoughts about the Coffee Cup Theology statements we’ve discussed so far this season.
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Keywords: Theology, Spiritual Growth, Culture
On today's episode of the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast, the team discusses the phrase, “Preach the gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words”. While its so important for Christ followers to live out what we believe, buying into this idea may cause us to miss out on our God-given responsibility and privilege to share the good news of the gospel with those around us. So listen in as the team talks about why it's so important to both live out the gospel and share the gospel verbally with others.
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Keywords: Theology, Spiritual Growth, Evangelism
On today's episode of the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast, the team discusses the phrase, “God won’t give you more than you can handle”. This phrase is often said with good intentions to comfort those who ares suffering. But what we find in Scripture is that God will allow us to face more than we can handle on our own, so that we will walk in greater dependence on Him. So whether you’re currently experiencing a season of hardship, or if life is good, this episode has some great truth about living in daily dependence on the One who holds everything in His hands.
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Keywords: Theology, Spiritual Growth, Suffering
In today's episode the team discusses the phrase, "You are good enough". While this sounds encouraging and uplifting, believing this line of thinking can lead us into some dangerous territory as Christ followers. Thankfully, we can choose to see ourselves as God sees us in light of his righteousness.
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Keywords: Theology, Spiritual Growth
In today's episode the team tackles one of the most common false statements you'll hear around today: "God just wants me to be happy". They discuss why we tend to believe this statement, and how God has much greater purposes for our lives than just our happiness.
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Keywords: Theology, Spiritual Growth
We're kicking off our new season of the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast called "Coffee Cup Theology". In today's episode, Joey, Jeff and Lorri will discuss what this season is all about and make the case for the importance of good theology.
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Keywords: Theology, Spiritual Growth
Today, we're closing out our series about God's heart for justice. On this episode, Joey, Jeff, Lorri, and Don discuss the final two ways Christ-followers should respond to injustice: to live out what we believe and act. Please visit the Injustice Page on the Austin Ridge website for more information on what you'll hear in this episode and for additional resources.
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Keywords: Theology, Spiritual Growth, Justice
This is part two of our three-part series about God's heart for justice. On today's episode, Joey, Jeff, Lorri, and Don discuss the first two of the four ways Christ-followers should to respond to injustice that are listed on the Injustice Page on the Austin Ridge website. Please visit this page for more additional resources and information.
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Keywords: Theology, Spiritual Growth, Justice
This week we're kicking off a 3-week series about the concept of Biblical justice. On today's episode, Jeff and Joey are joined by Missions Pastor, Don Ellsworth, as well as Haley Patterson, ARBC partner and the U.S. Director of Red Oak Hope. On today's show they'll discuss God's heart for justice and what the Bible says about this topic.
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Keywords: Theology, Spiritual Growth, Justice
In this episode, Joey, Jeff and Lorri wrap up our series about racial injustice by discussing what they've learned from our interviews in the past four episodes.
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Keywords: Spiritual Growth
In today's episode, Sheji Woods, Women's Ministry Director at the Dripping Springs Campus, hosts a panel discussion with ladies across our campuses. They discuss how racism has personally affected them, their hope in Christ, and how the church can better come alongside brothers and sisters of color. Joining the conversation are Rachel Davis, Sheila Donovan, Kymberli Speight, and Katelyn Gordon.
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Keywords: Spiritual Growth
In today's episode, Jeff interviews Rachel Davis and JP Udenenwu. Rachel and JP are a part of the Austin Ridge family and are both involved in the life and ministry of our church. They’ll share some of their story in hope that it will help us understand a reality that we may not all have experienced before, and they talk about how the gospel brings the hope, peace and unity that the world is looking for.
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Keywords: Spiritual Growth
In today’s show, Joey interviews his longtime friend, Maina Mwaura. Maina has dedicated his life to ministry and has served on staff at churches of various sizes and cultural diversity. He’s now a journalist and author and lives in Atlanta, GA. He’s written for Lifeway and The Gospel Coalition, and a few of his interviewees have included Evander Holyfield, Tony Dungy and President Jimmy Carter. Maina’s focus has been how faith intersects with every aspect of life, so we’re excited to have him on the other side of the mic today to share some wisdom on this topic.
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Keywords: Spiritual Growth
This is the first in a series of episodes in our summer series about how the church should engage with the issues of racial injustice we're seeing in America. Joey is joined in this conversation by Don Ellsworth, Missions Pastor, and Carrie Runn, Women's Director at the Bee Cave Campus, to discuss what they are learning, what you can expect to hear about in this coming series, and ways that Christ-followers can anchor ourselves in Christ as we listen, learn and act.
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Keywords: Spiritual Growth, Justice
This episode is being republished from its original air date in 2019. In this episode, Joey and Jeff are joined by Amy Taylor, former Women's Ministry Director, and TJ Morelli, Men's and Business Ministries Pastor to discuss the what, why, and how's of community. We also recap our “own your faith” concept, and how doing so benefits not only you, but everyone around you.
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Keywords: Church, Community, Disciple-making, Spiritual Growth
This episode is being republished from 2019. Joey and Jeff were joined by Carrie Runn, Women's Ministry Director at Bee Cave, and Glenn Gordon, Associate Pastor at Dripping Springs to discuss "What is the Church?".
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Keywords: Church, Disciple-making
This episode is being re-aired from 2018 in our season about the Church. Joey & Jeff were joined by Don Ellsworth, our Missions Pastor, and Julie Thomas, volunteer rockstar at The Ridge. They discuss what it means to Love God and Love Others - how it can be difficult and how we can overcome these difficulties.
To watch the Roundtable video version of this podcast, go to www.austinridge.org/roundtables. Note: This episode was split into two-parts for our roundtable videos.
Keywords: Community, Spiritual Growth, Church
This episode is being republished from a previous season of the EQUIP Podcast. In this episode, Joey, Jeff and Lorri are joined by Mark Adams, Campus Pastor at the Southwest Campus, to discuss the Fall of mankind and the gospel. They'll talk about what the gospel means and why it's so central to every aspect of life for the believer.
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Keywords: Theology
This episode is being republished from a previous season of the EQUIP Podcast. In this episode, Joey and Jeff are met with Glenn Gordon and Carrie Runn to discuss the theological concepts of Mankind and Sin. They give us a foundational understanding of who we are as God's creation, why we need a Savior, and how these concepts apply to our lives today.
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Keywords: Theology, Church
In today's episode, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri join us from their homes to discuss how believers can engage with the information we're inundated with from all sides regarding the coronavirus.
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Keywords: Culture, Conflict
In this episode, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri join us from their homes to discuss Old Testament and New Testament understandings of the Sabbath, as well as the freedom that Christ followers have to practice the Sabbath differently as we practice finding rest in Jesus.
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Keywords: Theology, Spiritual Growth
In this episode, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri join us from their homes to discuss what it looks like to have a daily dependence on Christ. What does a desperate daily dependence on the Lord mean, and how do believers practice dependence in their day to day lives?
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Keywords: Spiritual Growth
Joey, Jeff and Lorri are joined by Austin Ridge Lead Pastor, Brad Thomas, as he shares his perspective and encouragement to other believers during this coronavirus season.
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Keywords: Culture, Spiritual Growth, Suffering
In this episode, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri join us from their homes to discuss how to navigate the tensions that naturally arise from sheltering at home for an extended period of time.
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Keywords: Culture, Spiritual Growth, Suffering
In this episode, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri join us from their homes to discuss biblical and practical ways to deal with the anxieties and fears associated with COVID-19.
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Keywords: Culture, Spiritual Growth, Suffering
In this episode, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri join us from their homes to discuss how following Christ influences how believers can walk through the real stressors and fears associated with the coronavirus.
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Keywords: Culture, Suffering, Spiritual Growth
In this Episode Joey and Jeff wrap up this season of Roundtable episodes about being a Christ follower in 2020 and discuss some coming changes to the show.
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We're pausing from our regular Roundtable recording due to the coronavirus. In the meantime, we will be re-publishing previous episodes, starting with this episode from last year about growing in our faith through seasons of hardship. Joey and Jeff were joined in this discussion by Steven Hill, Young Adults Pastor and Internship Program Director, and Amy Sutherland, Embrace Director.
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Keywords: Suffering, Spiritual Growth, Theology
In this episode, Joey, Jeff and Lorri revisit the commonly used phrase, "In the world but not of the world", and explore the tension that Christinas experience as they live in a world that ultimately is not their home.
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Keywords: Culture, Disciple-making, Spiritual Growth
In this episode, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri discuss how being a Christ follower changes the way we handle conflict. They give both a Biblical perspective on conflict but also some great action steps to take to your relational conflicts.
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Keywords: Conflict, Spiritual Growth
Joey, Jeff and Lorri are joined by writer, speaker, and former Waste Management President, Larry O'Donnell, as they discuss being a Christ follower in the workplace.
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Keywords: Work, Culture, Disciple-making
Joey, Jeff, and Lorri are joined by Stephen Hill as they discuss how being a Christ follower informs how we should and should not interact on social media.
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Keywords: Culture, Conflict
In this Episode, Young Adult Pastor and Intern Program Director, Steven Hill, hosts a discussion about following Christ as an unmarried person with Young Adult Leaders, Joel Hixon, Kelly Moses, and Sarah Grover.
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Keywords: Unmarried, Spiritual Growth
In this episode, Joey and Jeff are joined by their wives, Stephanie Ruyter and Karol Ann Moore to discuss how being a Christ-follower affects the roles of spouse and parent.
This is an episode with audio from one of our EQUIP: Roundtable videos. You can find the video format of this audio and more at www.austinridge.org/roundtables.
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For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equip.
If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org.
Keywords: Marriage, Parenting, Family
In this episode, Joey Ruyter, Jeff Moore, and Lorri Winkcompleck discuss the final three core values of a Christ follower: living generously, being outward focused, and being multipliers.
This is an episode from one of our EQUIP: Roundtable videos. You can find the video format of this audio and more at www.austinridge.org/roundtables.
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For more information on the Sharing Your Faith class and other upcoming EQUIP classes, visit www.austinridge.org/equipclasses
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Keywords: Church, Disciple-making, Spiritual Growth, Conversion
In this Episode, Joey, Jeff and Lorri discuss two more of our core values as Christ-followers: Being in Authentic Relationships and Prayer-Dependent.
This is an episode with audio from one of our EQUIP: Roundtable videos. You can find the video format of this audio and more at www.austinridge.org/roundtables.
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To register for our upcoming Parenting Teens Class, visit www.austinridge.org/equipclasses
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Keywords: Spiritual Growth, Community
In this episode, Joey Ruyter, Jeff Moore, and Lorri Winkcompleck discuss the first two of our seven core values as Christ followers here at Austin Ridge: Being Christ-centered and led by God's Word.
This is an episode with audio from one of our EQUIP: Roundtable videos. You can find the video format of this audio and more at www.austinridge.org/roundtables.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
For information on upcoming EQUIP events, visit www.austinridge.org/equip.
If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org.
Keywords: Spiritual Growth